Elder Abuse on Long Island: Understanding the Issue
About 260,000 older adults in New York are likely affected by elder abuse, but underreporting occurs due to stigma, according to experts.
A study by the "Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study" found that for every one reported case of elder abuse, about 23 cases go unreported.
If your adult child were abusing you financially, emotionally or physically, what would you do?
Experts in the adult services field confirm that this study, issued in 2011, still correlates with the current situation on Long Island.
- Approximately 260,000 older adults are victims of physical, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse each year.
- The state Office for the Aging confirmed that the 2011 study is still the most recent and definitive on elder abuse prevalence.
Author's summary: Elder abuse affects many on Long Island, often going unreported.
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