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Acc. to the CDC, 10% of ppl 60+ experience abuse. In NY, it's est. that 4 every elder abuse incident documented by govt. agencies, nearly 23 remain unseen. Learn abt the ways those involved in Article 81 #guardianship can identify & stop #elderabuse. bit.ly/3KtDxYK

“If we don’t fight for, protect, and stand up for people who can’t stand up for themselves, then who will?” asks Sutarshia Johnson, PG Case Manager & lifelong caregiver. Read her story and honor a caregiver in your life by making a donation to PG here: bit.ly/3Xl9aLK

“I like helping my clients live their best lives,” says Abby Litchfield, PG Case Manager and dedicated advocate. Read her story and honor a caregiver in your life by making a donation to PG here: bit.ly/4bfsjSy

Stay tuned for a big announcement about our #HonorACaregiver campaign and ways your donation will go even further to benefit caregivers and the people they care for so devotedly. PG relies on the support of donors like you to provide comprehensive services to the NYers we serve.

TODAY is PG’s Honor a Caregiver’s Match Day! PG has partnered w/ Ridgewood Savings Bank to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION in honor of the caregivers in your life. All donations will be matched 1:1 until we reach $2,500! Thank you! Donate here: bit.ly/3KwGlEE

Just THREE more hours to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! TODAY is our Honor a Caregiver Match Day! Your gift will make twice the impact. All donations will be matched 1:1 until we reach $2,500. Thank you! #HonorACaregiver Donate here: bit.ly/3KwGlEE

The NYC Council is finalizing the next fiscal year budget, & we hope they will prioritize #guardianship services & alternatives for older adults & people w/ disabilities & mental illnesses. Learn more at the critical role that these services play, here: bit.ly/4eJO8wS

TODAY is the LAST day to honor a caregiver in your life w/ a donation to Project Guardianship! We all have someone who has made a difference for us, our loved ones, and the people in our community. Here is your opportunity to say, “thank you.” Donate: bit.ly/3KwGlEE

At PG more than 40% of our clients are BIPOC and 60% of our clients have mental/cognitive disorders. We are in a unique position to stand up to discrimination and advocate for our clients so they have access to resources and receive dignified care. #NMMHAM #mentalhealth

Join our Dir. of NYS Guardianship Initiatives, Deena Schwartz Wednesday, July 24 from 12 PM to 1:15 PM EST for the workshop "Demystifying Article 81 #Guardianship." The workshop is part of Alzheimer's Association legal & financial planning series. Register at bit.ly/ATE0724V.

An especially gross case of elder abuse via private guardianship. It reveals unchecked illicit dealings & a lack of court resources, & echoes what many of us in the NYS guardianship world have known all along--it will take a multipronged approach 2 care for an aging & ailing pop.

Ina Jaffe, NPR reporter focused on aging in America died earlier this month. She recognized the invisibility that came with growing older and used her work to shine a light on important issues impacting older Americans. Rest easy, Ina. nytimes.com/2024/08/03/bus…

This Times Union op-ed by Kimberly George & Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton -Spanton highlights the many issues plaguing #guardianship in New York & outlines how sustained funding of $15M can prioritize the needs of NY's growing older pop. & put NY on the path to success. bit.ly/4cVFNnB

In Times Union op-ed, Project Guardianship and Jessica Scarcella-Spanton call for $15M in sustained guardianship funding, citing ProPublica reporting: “The story echoed what many of us in the guardianship world have known all along: We need all hands on deck.” timesunion.com/opinion/articl…

Congrats to Jake Pearson! What a major win & affirmation that a comprehensive solution is needed to ensure similar abuses don’t persist. An annual $15M will fund a Statewide Initiative of Nonprofit Guardians that can meet the demand for services. bit.ly/3TeBBrW