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
rfp for lifespan’s 2025 nys eaeop mini grants
As part of the NYS Office for the Aging’s Elder Abuse Education & Outreach Program (EAEOP), funding is available to support prevention efforts across NYS by encouraging development of innovative local community projects, including but not limited to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) activities.
RFP Release Date: Nov 18, 2024
Submit by: Wed, Jan 8 at 11:59 pm
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
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
Early bird specials end at 12:00 pm on Fri, Nov 29!
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.
Dec 4, 2024; 10:00 - 11:00 am
Firearm Safety & Dementia, Part 1: Destigmatizing Crucial Conversations
Presenters: Susan Craine, Care Management, Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan
Corey Nichols-Hadeed and Jennifer West, Co-Directors of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program, Univ. of Rochester Medical Center, Dept. of Psychiatry
Flyer listing recorded webinars, new ones & registration details
Recent past webinars:
Elder Abuse 101 with Focus on Financial Exploitation by Tracey Siebert-Konopko.
Understanding Caregiver Roles in Health & Financial Decision Making by Sarah Duval.
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.
Keep aps funded in fy 2025 - information from NAPSA & EJC
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
Supporting additional elder justice funding for both APS & LTCOP
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 of Mental Health webinar
Tues, Nov 19, 2024; 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Native Culture & History from a Cherokee Perspective
Speaker: Samantha Fletcher
Learn more about Native history and important considerations when working with members of Native communities.
1.5 contact hours for social workers and psychologists
Flyer with details & registration - will also be recorded for viewing after
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