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The Fight Against Elder Abuse Receives More Funding in NYC

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 27th, 2015 in Blog

Did you know that more than 120,000 elderly New Yorkers are believed to be suffering from elder abuse? Sadly, this number could be even higher due to the fact that many who suffer abuse...

What To Do When You Suspect Elder Abuse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 21st, 2014 in Blog

Elder abuse is defined by the National Center on Elder Abuse as “intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes or can cause harm to a vulnerable elder.” When a...