New York City Elder Abuse Network

Did you know...

Between 1.5 and 2 million older adults are abused every year.

Only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse are ever reported.

Elderly victims of financial abuse lose at least $2.9 billion dollars annually.
In 90% of elder abuse cases, a family member is the abuser.
34% of financial elder abuse cases were perpetrated by family, friends, and neighbors.
Victims of elder abuse are at risk of death or serious psychological disorders at a rate that is 3 times higher than that of the general elderly population.
14.1% of New York State seniors have experienced some kind of elder abuse since turning age 60.
Elder abuse is not just physical. It includes emotional/psychological abuse, neglect, economic/financial exploitation, abandonment and sexual abuse.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Is June 15, 2012

In recognition of the 2011 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, NYCEAN invited older adults, professionals and community members to submit artwork in response to the question, "What does elder abuse mean to you?"

NYCEAN News!

Announcing New York's most comprehensive elder abuse study: Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study

Congratulations to the winners!
of the 2011 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Art Contest

1st Place Winner

Title: Shush! Not A Word
Artist: Robert N. Scott from PEP for Seniors

2nd Place Winner

Title: We Deserve the Best
Artists: Group of Seniors from the Friendship Center

3rd Place Winner

Title: Enough
Artist: Alberto Bassat from PEP for Seniors