Tag: elder-abuse

Queens DA and city officials hosts forum on elder abuse prevention at Sunnyside Community Services

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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz addresses Sunnyside Community Services on the importance of reporting elder abuse. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Apr. 4, 2025 By sobrien April 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and NYC Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vásquez spoke to more than 100 seniors at Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing initiative to prevent elder abuse and strengthen support systems for…

Op-Ed: Protect older adults in Queens from abuse

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Feb. 27, 2024 By admin Feb. 27, 2024 By Shyvonne Noboa We face a number of challenges as we age. But perhaps one of the most distressing is elder abuse. A 2021 study found that more than 1 in 10 older adults in New York State has experienced mistreatment. Elder abuse refers to neglect, financial… Read more »