Elder Abuse on Long Island: Causes and Solutions
About 260,000 older adults in New York are likely affected by elder abuse, but stigma leads to underreporting, experts say.
A study by the state Office for the Aging found that for every one reported case of elder abuse, about 23 go unreported.
- Approximately 260,000 older adults are victims of physical, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse each year.
- The "Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study" confirms the prevalence of elder abuse on Long Island.
If your adult child were abusing you financially, emotionally, or physically, what would you do?
Experts, such as Jeanne Cacciatore, director of the Safe Observant Seniors program, work to address the issue.
Autor's note: Elder abuse affects many on Long Island.
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