rfp for lifespan’s 2025 nys eaeop mini grants

Thank you! We have received many interesting proposals for local community projects throughout the state to help support elder abuse outreach, education, and prevention efforts.

The original deadline was very early in January after the holidays so as a courtesy we previously posted an extended date in case extra time was needed to finalize application documents. We will accept applications until Jan 15, but please explain why you were not able to submit by the original Jan 8 date.

Application Packet:
RFP Application Details
Work Plan Form
Budget Form
Note: Word document forms may require extra steps to open & save.

Q & A or other RFP updates will be posted here - check regularly during application process.

New page under tools!
scams | fraud | id theft

Central location for all things SCAM related

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 Office for the Aging News

WCBS-AM ON THE RECORD with Steve Scott - WEAAD radio interview with Greg Olsen
Elder Abuse: What it is and how to protect those around you?
Link to interview

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

Lifespan’s 2025 Elder Abuse Prevention Certificate Course

Jan 7 - May 13, 2025 - every other Tues. 3 - 5 pm ET; 2 CEUs per class
Flyer for sharing and posting
Flyer with additional details & links

Interactive, online classes created for all professionals by the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan, in partnership with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester.
Course Catalog
Expectations & Guidelines
FAQs

Take the entire course or a selection of interesting classes.
Details & registration

lifespan - Financial Exploitation Webinar Series for Professionals

Next two webinars will take an in-depth look at the intersection of firearm safety and dementia.
Flyer listing recorded webinars, new ones & registration details

Jan 29, 2025; 10:00 - 11:00 am
Firearm Safety & Dementia, Part 2: Legal, Protective & Planning Considerations

Presenters:
Corey Nichols-Hadeed and Jennifer West, Co-Directors of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program, Univ. of Rochester Medical Center, Dept. of Psychiatry
Eric Perkins, Firearms Investigation Coordinator, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Dec 4, 2024; 10:00 - 11:00 am
Firearm Safety & Dementia, Part 1: Destigmatizing Crucial Conversations

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

Lifespan’s online Gerontology certificate course - 2024-2025

Important details & registration
For questions: contact Anna Stetzel, 585-244-8400 ext. 239 or email gerontology@lifespan-roch.org

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.

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

LiveOn NY’s 35th Annual Conference on Aging

Building Momentum: Moving Forward Together!

Tues, Jan 28; 8:30 am - 4 pm ET
NY Academy of Medicine, NY, NY
Details, schedule, registration

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.