Catholic Charities Riverway Senior Center in Brooklyn received a special presentation on elder abuse from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. Brooklyn DA Charles J Hynes attended and was given a tour of the facility while meeting with the seniors. Executive Assistant District Attorney and Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit Arlene Markarian spoke about different forms of elder abuse and resources available for victims. Executive Assistant District Attorney and Chief of the Rackets Division Jeffrey Ferguson presented on identity theft, the common places where it occurs, and how to protect yourself. Over 60 seniors attended the presentation including some from Catholic Charities St. Louis Senior Center.
Photo Left to Right : Elaine Castro, Social Worker, Riverway Senior Center; Arlene Markarian, Executive Assistant District Attorney, Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit; Madhavi Menon-Strohl, Wellness Specialist, Riverway Senior Center; Jaime Williams, CCBQ Community Project Director; Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J Hynes; Michelle Everett, Program Director, Riverway Senior Center; and Jeffrey Ferguson, Executive Assistant District Attorney, Chief of the Rackets Division.
Brooklyn Seniors Learn about Elder Abuse Prevention
