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.
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial abuse
- Psychological abuse
Those who work in the adult services field said the study continues to correlate with what they see on Long Island.
Experts like Jeanne Cacciatore, director of the Safe Observant Seniors program, work to address the issue.
A 2011 study, "Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study," estimated the number of victims, which a state spokesperson confirmed is still the most recent and definitive study.
Author's summary: Elder abuse affects many on Long Island, often going unreported due to stigma.
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