Elder Mistreatment is Pervasive in New York State

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Karl Pillemer, Cornell UniversityFollow
David Burnes, University of TorontoFollow

Description/Abstract

Elder mistreatment is a pervasive problem that has major health and psychosocial consequences for older adults. This data slice shows that about 10% of older adults (age 60+) in New York State experienced elder mistreatment between 2009 and 2019. Age and poor self-rated health increase the risk of experiencing mistreatment. Black older adults are also at greater risk of financial abuse than Whites. Health care practitioners can play a key role in screening, providing education and awareness, and making appropriate referrals for older adults at risk of mistreatment.

Document Type

Data Slice

Keywords

Elder Mistreatment, Older Adults

Disciplines

Gerontology | Sociology

Date

9-21-2021

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Language

English

Recommended Citation

Pillemer, Karl and Burnes, David, "Elder Mistreatment is Pervasive in New York State" (2021). Population Health Research Brief Series. 151.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/151

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