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Abuse Shockers

We were all shocked by the latest images of Peter Mazza, a 99-year-old Staten Island man who was fatally abused and neglected by his caregivers. Even Mickey Rooney testified before Congress about being a victim of elder abuse and mistreatment in the form of financial abuse. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a growing problem that we all must be vigilant for.

As we become senior citizens, we have to contend with becoming more and more dependent on those around us. As such, it is even more important to make sure that these people are worthy of our trust.

According to the NYS Elder Abuse Prevalence Study of May 2011, Elder Abuse can take the form of: (1) Neglect by a responsible caregiver (2) Financial exploitation (3) Emotional abuse (4) Physical abuse (including sexual).

Fighting Abuse

Tracking and combating elder abuse is difficult due to a lack of centralized ownership of these cases. Unfortunately, these cases go out to disparate departments such as housing, law enforcement or fraud. There has been a call to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a resource center for elder abuse information. As a result, Elder Abuse Victims Acts have been introduced in Congress to dedicate more resources and improve response to these unfortunate events.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, we are always on the lookout for our clients. Our home health aides are thoroughly interviewed and rigorously screened including a criminal background check. Moreover, our aides participate in ongoing in-service classes. They keep abreast of the latest trends and things to watch for. We are in constant contact with them. Furthermore, we stress that they must report any concerns they have about their clients to us. Additionally, we are available 24 hours a day. Our clients and their families and the aides know we cover emergencies and any problem that arises.

David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for home healthcare. Please call us at 908.373.5300 and we would be happy to discuss your case with you. Please explore our website or like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Categories: Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York Agency September 16, 2014

Tags: elder abuse elder abuse victims acts elder care aides elder care services elder caregiver home health aide skilled home health aide

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L BHolliswood, N.Y.

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C WBrooklyn, N.Y.

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M KNew York, N.Y.

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J TStaten Island, N.Y.

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G ICedarhurst, N.Y.

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M K FStaten Island, N.Y.

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H CRockaway Park, N.Y.

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E TWest Hempstead, N.Y.

“I am writing to commend your employee, B.S. (aide), for the excellent care she gave my mother. I must admit I had misgiving about allowing a total stranger to live in our home, but I had no choice. Mother was no longer able to care for herself and it was impossible for me to stay at home 24 hours a day to care for her. So a “live-in” was the only answer. B.S. was clearly the best thing that happened in a very sad, trying situation. She was a great comfort, and I hope to be able to keep up with her as a personal friend from now on. She is superb and definitely ‘one of a kind’.”

N BQueens Village, N.Y.

“We are all very satisfied and pleased with the aides you have sent to us. I don’t hesitate in recommending people to you. Thank you.”

M KStaten Island, N.Y.

“Thank you very much for your help and quick response to our needs.”

A J TBrooklyn Heights, N.Y.

“Anita, Thank you so much for your support and advice. We still talk about the extraordinary professionals that we dealt with during my mom’s time with us and you were of tremendous help. I know that others must appreciate you as well.”

T C HPark Slope Brooklyn, N.Y.