A Statewide Elder Abuse Prevention Effort
Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are largely hidden, shrouded in secrecy and shame. Older adults are often reluctant to reveal incidents of abuse, particularly when the abuser is a family member. Adding to the problem, many health care, law enforcement, financial and aging service professionals often do not understand or recognize elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. When they do recognize the problem, they often do not know where to turn for help. This coalition is a multidisciplinary, statewide network of over 1,900 individuals, organizations and government agencies working together to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
In the Spotlight
new! fraud awareness network
Virtual Peer-to-Peer Program for Survivors of Fraud and Scams
Tuesdays from 10 - 11 am via Zoom or phone
(1) Held weekly, but you can attend as often as you want; (2) participants can remain anonymous; (3) meetings facilitated by Lifespan’s Fraud/Scam Prevention team; (4) participants can live anywhere, not limited to NYS.
For details please email or call: fraudnetwork@lifespanrochester.org; 585-626-0250 or 585-244-8400.
NYS E-MDT Website - fantastic resource Page
Check out the Webinars & Trainings page often for updated calendars listing events of interest - click on each event or scroll below the calendars for brief descriptions and links to register.
New page under tools!
scams | fraud | id theft
grand larceny arrest - power of attorney related!
Read NYS AG Letitia James press release and Times Union article
A few resources & ideas
Financial Exploitation & Neglect PSA Videos: Spoken in Mandarin - subtitled in English, Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese. Available to use for education and public awareness.
Link to videos on CBN website
Direct YouTube links - Financial Exploitation video and Neglect video
Developed by Carter Burden Network (CBN) as one of the 2024 NYS Elder Abuse Summit Implementation Projects.
Updated 2-sided flyers: Developed by UpEAC staff for you to personalize - add your contact info or logo. For ongoing reference at any time. Please replace all older versions.
updated WEAAD 2024 Elder Abuse
updated WEAAD 2024 HELPS
updated WEAAD 2024 Scam Free
and updated WEAAD 2024 (11x17) placemat
U.S. DOJ Office of Justice Programs
Elder Abuse Special Feature
NYS e-mdt hub funding
Hudson Valley Region E-MDT RFA
Hub funding to coordinate Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Orange Counties.
E-MDT RFA web page for all the details and application documents
OAA reauthorization, plus Keep aps funded in fy 2025 - information from NAPSA & EJC
Important - U.S. Senate recently passed reauthorization of Older Americans Act (S.4776). House of Representatives must vote on it before end of Dec. Please contact your Representative.
Reauthorize Older Americans Act
Important - please share stories & data to educate Members of Congress about importance of Adult Protective Services. Important for them to hear not only from APS folks, but also others who work closely with APS, plus from community members.
Contact your Members of Congress
Elder abuse helpline for concerned persons
Flyers with details & statewide contact information - in English, Cantonese, Russian, Spanish.
A service for any concerned person witnessing abuse. See website for more details.
New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse free Membership information
Membership form (PDF)
Membership form (Word)
Please fill out and return for new memberships or to update your contact information. Thank you.
NYS Office for the Aging News
Inside NYS Aging - Great information and lots of important links - events, news, tools from NYSOFA & other partners to support people & organizations working in NYS’s Aging Services Network - form to subscribe to monthly electronic issues. Link to all issues. Oct issue - links to important Sepsis info.
NYS Master Plan for Aging
For more info on the MPA - www.ny.gov/mpa
sage webinar: impact of federal directives - what lgbtq+ older adults need to know
Panel of experts will break down the recent developments and discuss their implications and what resources are available to help.
Thurs, Feb 20; 3:00 - 4:00 pm
For details & registration - will be recorded & resources will be available after
e-zpass texting scam alert
This scam has returned and many people in NYS received the text messages recently.
Read article with very important details & ways to report
U.S. DOJ Elder Justice Initiative Webinar series
Developing Effective & Responsive Approaches to Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
Fri, Jan 17; 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Details & registration
Strengthening Tribal & Non-Tribal Collaboration to Address Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
Fri, Feb 14; 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Details & registration
Recordings will be available.
U.S. DOJ 2024 Annual Report
Department of Justice Activities to Combat Elder Fraud & Abuse
An amazing amount of information in each chapter: Enforcement, Public Awareness, Capacity Building, Victim Support & Recovery, Research - don’t be surprised if some programs sound a little familiar. Be sure to click on all the links to discover even more interesting information.
final rule for aps regulations
U.S. HHS May 7, 2024 press release
National Elder Justice Coalition May 7 News Updates, including several links re final ACL Rule and May 14 webinar registration plus other important information.
Please go to Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools for previous details and previous links about the original proposed rules.
WHERE you can FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE
Please check for periodic updates.
2021 New York State Elder Abuse Summit - Next Steps
Summit page (under Tools) includes links to webinars, Final Summit Report, Executive Summary, and updates.
NYS Elder Abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams Initiative (E-MDT)
E-MDT page (under Tools); link to E-MDT website with great information, videos, & other resources.
National Center for State & Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions (NCSTEJC)
NCSTEJC page (Coalitions tab); link to NCSTEJC website with information on the Center, Partners, and Grantees.
Resources, references, websites, information links, etc. - Helpful Resources & Links page (Tools tab).
Recorded programs, handouts, additional information - Recordings page (Events tab).
Past articles, reports, additional information - News and Research & Education pages.
General Archived Information page.
Important Resources
American Society on Aging webinars
Link for recorded (archived for 60 days) and future webinars.
National Link Coalition
Working together to stop violence against people and animals.
Website
Resource page
NY Crime Victims Legal Network
Partnership of OVS-funded civil legal organizations and victim assistance programs. Link to online resource (NY Crime Victims Legal Help).
National Network of State Elder Justice Coalitions (NNSEJC)
Webpage with information and links to many resources
APS TARC Webinars
Link to recordings & handouts
National Center on Elder Abuse Resource Materials; and FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3
Go to Helpful Resources & Links page.
The Elder Abuse Education & Outreach Program is funded by Monroe County Office for the Aging and New York State Office for the Aging