"We are here for you, we are here to help you, the people here with me today are here to provide information and that help," said Diaz Jr.

Currently, 1 in 10 New York seniors are victims of elder abuse, a statistic District Attorney Darcel Clark, New York City Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez and the NYPD are actively trying to combat.

"Recently, we've seen some horrific incidents which elderly individuals were robbed, beaten or taken advantage of. And I will assure you, when we catch those individuals, we're going to hold them accountable," says Clark.

The NYPD has easily accessible protection tips for seniors, including walking in well-lit places, using as few credit cards as possible and never carrying a bag across your waist.