New York state Office for the Aging<\/a>, one in six older adults experience some form of physical or financial abuse. Fifty percent of abuse cases involve a family member. For every case reported in the state, 24 go unreported.\u00a0<\/p>\n“Older New Yorkers are experiencing abuse in silence and they don’t have to,” Noboa said. “They may not know how to reach out for help. Sometimes it’s cultural, keeping things in the family. We don’t say that things are wrong.”<\/p>\n
Know the signs of abuse<\/p>\n
What are the signs an older adult is being abused?\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Physically … a person can have a bruise, maybe on some part that’s visible on their body. Sometimes, they might be hiding bruises,” Noboa said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Experts say caregiver burnout, fatigue, lack of training, and even guilt can contribute to elder abuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Sometimes people who are caring for someone else can feel overwhelmed, and they don’t know how to provide that care and they begin to lash out verbally, emotionally. They can be manipulative,” Noboa said. “Physically. They restrict access from finances.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anand, an immigrant from India who has five grandchildren, utilizes adult services and workshops so she can stay independent as long as she can.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Talk to the friends. Do exercise. There’s a lot of other programs, like nutrition programs,” Anand said. “I love every day.”<\/p>\n
Sadly, there’s a silent community of older adults with aging ailments who have to rely on caregivers and aren’t physically able to attend those programs, or speak up against those harming them physically or financially.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“For every person that comes to a center, there is someone that doesn’t, and there’s that silent homebound population that we are just not getting to,” Noboa said. “Your neighbors are a connection to community. They can be your friends. If you notice someone has not been coming out of their apartment, knock on their door, ring the bell, see how they’re doing.” <\/p>\n
If you suspect elder abuse involving a relative or neighbor, contact an adult center near you. Advocates will help that older adult file a police report, contact banks if the concern is financial, get an order of protection if necessary, and whatever else is needed to ensure their safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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