QUESTION
Financial explortation, not following care plan, elder abuse in an Assisted Living Facility
Asked on Sep 27th, 2012 on Elder Law - Pennsylvania
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Numerous occassions found during an almost 3 year residence in ALF, of not following care plan, recent client with increase dementia, want to move to Memory Care, family want sto move to another facility closer to family, ALF charging client a month rent for not supplying a 30 day notice. Client is a spouse of a Vet, and is recieving Compensation from the govt. for the ALF.
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If you suspect exploitation of an older person, you may report it to your local area agency on aging or call the department of aging's elder abuse hotline. Even if you are not sure abuse has occurred but have reason to be concerned, you should call. All calls are confidential and they have a duty to investigation your allegations.
If you wish to further discuss this matter feel free to contact our firm and we would be happy to speak with you.
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Angela Stevens, Esq.
Pyrah Stevens Law Firm
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Answered on Sep 28th, 2012 at 8:35 AM