Tuesday, November 3, 2015
What is Elder Abuse?
The New York Country District Attorney's office defines elder abuse as any crime or violation involving a victim who is 60 years of age or older. Examples of typical crimes committed against the elderly include:
- Domestic abuse or neglect at the hands of a family member or caregiver;
- Financial exploitation committed by a family member or relative, home aide, stranger or “professional;”
- Abuse of a power of attorney by someone entrusted to act as a fiduciary;
- Virtual eviction by drug dealers who haven’t taken over an elderly person's residence or building
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