Community Elder Mistreatment & Did you know... Prevention Program (CEMAPP) Carter Burden Network Community Elder • EACH YEAR 260,000+ 312 East 109th Street New York, NY 10029

OLDER NEW YORKERS 917-409-1261 Mistreatment & ARE NEGLECTED OR www.carterburdennetwork.org EXPLOITED Abuse Prevention • AT LEAST 9% OF OLDER NEW YORKERS EXPERIENCE SOME FORM Program OF (CEMAPP) • FOR EVERY REPORTED CASE OF ELDER ABUSE, AS MANY AS 23 GO UNREPORTED If you know of someone being abused, we can help. • FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF ELDER ABUSE

• SENIORS WITH PHYSICAL FRAILTY OR DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE

Estimates are sourced from the 2011 New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study, “Under the Radar.”

The mission of the Carter Burden Network is to promote the well-being of seniors, 60 and older, through a continuum of services, advocacy and volunteer programs in NYC oriented to individual, family and community needs. We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to live safely and with dignity.

Partially funded by NYC Department for the Aging. Elder abuse hurts everyone. If you are a victim of elder abuse or if you suspect an older adult is being abused, neglected or exploited, CEMAPP can help.

• CEMAPP WORKS TO PROTECT SENIORS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN ENDING HARMFUL SITUATIONS THAT MAY INCLUDE:

• Financial Abuse or Exploitation: • : Failure to provide food, Unauthorized, illegal or unethical medications or other personal use of cash, credit cards, property care needs or other assets • : The use of force • Psychological Mistreatment: Insults, that results in bodily injury, pain threats, name-calling, isolating or or impairment. Shoving, poking, controlling behavior, slapping, cutting, burning, sexual or other cruel conduct coercion or forcible restraint

The Community Elder Mistreatment & CEMAPP assists seniors Abuse Prevention Program (CEMAPP) POSSIBLE SIGNS OF ELDER ABUSE in Manhattan with the can ensure their continued safety, and restore the respect and dignity they • Fear growing problem of deserve through the following services: • Isolation elder abuse. • Crisis and supportive counseling • Unsafe living conditions No older New Yorker should feel afraid, • Security device installation • Bruises or scratches ashamed, embarrassed or helpless. • Legal guidance and court advocacy • Missing dentures, glasses, hearing All New Yorkers should be aware of the • Coordination with the police aids or other equipment without signs of elder abuse and be ready to get explanation involved to help keep the elderly safe. • Community education programs • Danger of losing home or assets due to exploitation HELP IS AVAILABLE. CALL CEMAPP AT 917-409-1261.