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Experts say weakened state oversight is leaving vulnerable seniors without investigations or services.
Published Jun 1, 2026, 12:25 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Experts say Pennsylvania's oversight of elder-abuse cases has weakened, causing agencies to reject cases that should be investigated. As a result, vulnerable seniors are being denied investigations and potentially needed services.
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