how are elderly people abused in new york?

Answer 1

If you have a problem with elder abuse in NYC, please contact these sources:
How does New York City help victims of elder abuse?

Legal Rights
In New York City, it is against the law to intentionally cause physical injury to someone or put someone in fear of physical injury. Victims of elder abuse that are in danger should call 911 or have a friend or neighbor call 911 immediately. Victims may also go to the nearest police station for help.

Hotlines
New York City's 24-hour, toll-free, all-language Domestic Violence Hotline can help older victims of domestic violence find appropriate support and shelter services. The domestic violence hotline maintains a comprehensive list of service agencies in New York City to meet the specific needs of all victims. For more information, please call the hotline at 800-621-HOPE (4673).

The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA)
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) works to ensure the empowerment, independence, dignity, and quality of life of the City's diverse older adults and to provide support to their families through advocacy, education, and the coordination and delivery of services.

DFTA also works with community organizations to provide home-based supportive counseling, replacement of stolen documents, and assistance with New York State Crime Victim's Board applications. The agency also provides entitlement information, referral services, small emergency cash awards, lock replacements, and gates.

Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center
DFTA's Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center has been assisting elder abuse victims since 1986. The Resource Center's primarily bilingual caseworkers provide telephone consultation to professionals who assist abused elders. Caseworkers also provide counseling services to victims of abuse. The Resource Center receives referrals from community agencies, hospitals, physicians, attorneys, and the general public. For help, please call 212-442-3103 or 212-442-1000.

Answer 2

Some elderly people are abused everywhere...and it is a crying shame...they are easy targets for scammers, crooks, and the like. They are easy to beat up, steal from, and hurt. There is little chance that they can return the harm...unless, of course, they carry a 45 magnum, which is NOT a bad idea.

Answer 3

In Cincinnati last night two 14 yr old boys punched a 72 yr old women several times and stole her car. She's OK. Two weeks ago a 20 yr old guy followed an 84 yr old war veteran out of a check cash store,beat him and took his monthly money. He's OK too. It's not locale these days .just sorry-azz kids doing sorry-azz things.

Answer 4

on trains and buses the elderly are usually given a seat when the train or bus is packed. on the street sometimes people help them but i don't usually see people helping too much. but they pretty much get treated like everyone else basically.

Answer 5

why nw york. elderly people can be abused anywhere and any place,

Answer 6

The same as anywhere else. Why single out NY?