• Physical, Emotional, and Financial Safety: What You Need to Know Now

    Virtual Presentation

    Physical, Emotional, and Financial Safety: What You Need to Know Now
    A special program in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
     
    The last year has been tough for many of us. We may be prone to others – both strangers and people we know well - playing on our emotions or physical limitations. In the spirit of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we are presenting a useful tool kit so that we can become more resilient during these challenging times.

    This presentation draws on the expertise of our five co-sponsoring organizations:
    • Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services
    • Westchester Library System
    • Office of the District Attorney – Westchester County
    • Office of the New York Attorney General
    • Pace Women’s Justice Center

    We will discuss how the pandemic has created new opportunities for scams and abuse and present advice and guidance on four topics:
    • How not to become the victim of a scams and frauds that target older adults
    • Recognizing when people close to you may be victimizing you
    • What to do when you think you may have been a victim
    • Online resources that can help
     
    Register for this FREE webinar by clicking here.
     
    (Dial-in by phone also available; numbers obtained on registration or by calling and leaving a message for Paul at 914.231.3227)
    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held annually on June 15th as an International UN observance, recognizing that ab