Elder abuse agencies reject cases experts say they should investigate as state scales back oversight

Our partners at Spotlight PA shared this story with us to share with you. Find their original reporting at spotlightpa.org. HARRISBURG — Shortly after 10 a.m. on March 31, the state’s elder abuse hotline got a call about a 65-year-old woman who was potentially at imminent risk of danger. The Allegheny County woman, the caller reported, lived alone, had just lost her job, did not drive, and was socially isolated. A portion of the roof on the front side of her home was starting to cave in. On the...