Fern Gillespie
Not all older adults are able to age gracefully with their families. In New York State, it’s estimated that 300,000 older New Yorkers over age 60 are experiencing elder abuse each year. Most times from family members. In recognition of June’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Our Time Press reached out to a leading expert in elder abuse Cheryl Lee (MSW), Elder Abuse Coordinator at the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) in the Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center, for insights.
OTP: In dealing with elder abuse, what are the signs that people should look out for?…