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, according to experts.
A study by the "Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study" found that for every one reported case, about 23 go unreported.
If your adult child were abusing you financially, emotionally or physically, what would you do?
Experts say that approximately 260,000 older adults are victims of physical, sexual, financial or psychological abuse each year.
The "Under the Radar" study, issued in 2011, remains the most recent and definitive study on elder abuse prevalence, confirmed by a spokesperson for the state Office for the Aging.
Author's summary: Elder abuse affects many on Long Island.
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial abuse
- Psychological abuse
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