Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed June 15, 2016 Elder Abuse Awareness Day. For every case of elder abuse that is reported in New York State, an estimated 44 cases go unreported. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, hear from experts about the warning signs and hear the story of one woman who recognized the signs and came to the rescue of an elderly victim.

Who:               Sheila J. Poole, Acting NYS OCFS Commissioner

                        Alan Lawitz, Director, NYS OCFS Bureau of Adult Services

                        Jennifer Rosenbaum, Assistant Director, New York State Office for the Aging

                        Linda Comstock, friend to an elderly victim of financial exploitation

                        Amanda Kyle-Sprague, Albany County District Attorney’s Office

What:              World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

When:             Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Where:            Crossgates Mall, Guilderland (lower level, outside the Apple Store)

About OCFS
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Bureau of Adult Services oversees Adult Protective Services in all 62 counties. To report a case of suspected elder abuse in Upstate New York, call 1-844-697-3505. In New York City, call (212) 630-1853.

For more information, visit ocfs.ny.gov, “like” the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Facebook page, or follow @NYSOCFS on Twitter. OCFS also maintains a Spanish-language Twitter account, @NYSOCFS_espanol.

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