World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on June 15, shines spotlight on hidden tragedy In anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlights resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults. “Elder abuse remains a […]
Proposed law puts in place teams of experts to investigate complex cases of elder abuse to assist law enforcement statewide.
Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, member of the Assembly Standing Committee on Aging, and Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, Chair of the Senate Social Services Committee today announced that both houses of the state legislature have passed key legislation to expand the work of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) in investigating crimes against older New Yorkers. E-MDTs have become […]