New York Elder abuse occurs in every racial, social and economic group. It can happen in any village, town or city across the United States. Although many of its victims are older women, gender and chronological age alone do not totally define who will be abused or mistreated. However, in most cases, the perpetrator has gained the trust of the victim, therefore the perpetrator may be a friend, neighbor, someone they do business with, or even a family member.
Elder abuse is a serious concern for Monroe County and for communities across the country.
Through education and resources, such as this web site, we can increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing our older residents. Identifying and preventing the mistreatment of mature adults is a community effort, and is the only sure way to safeguard our residents.