inside NYS Aging

Link to April 2025 issue with message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen, including statewide & county impact analysis of Federal Funding Actions on NYSOFA Services.

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.

Flyer for sharing with others who may be interested in learning about this new program.

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

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

Upstate elder abuse center at Lifespan

2025 STOP Scams NY Conference

First-of-its-kind conference addressing rising issue of scams targeting our aging population!
Updated details & registration flyer
Registration form

Tues, May 6; 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road
$50 per person, lunch provided.

Registration deadline EXTENDED a few days to Mon, Apr 21.
Hotel room group rate ($117) - if needed you must book by April 21.

Keynote: Peter Lichtenberg

Experts & Panelists from: AARP NY | BBB of Upstate NY | FBI | FINRA | IRS Criminal Investigation | NYS OVS | NYS OFA | University at Albany | Niagara County Sheriff’s Office | Reliant FCU

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and take action to protect older adults from scams!

Questions, if paying by check, or sponsorship inquiries - contact Emily Rozek, 585-244-8400 x144; erozek@lifespanrochester.org.
Sponsorship opportunity details

napsa scam advice forum

Legal Remedies for Payment Fraud Victims in the U.S.: Gaps & Variability in Current Laws

Thurs, Apr 24, 2025; 12:30 pm EST
Registration form
Speaker: Carla Sanchez-Adams, National Consumer Law Center

NYS OVS 2025 Conference

The Power of Connection: Strengthening Services, Supporting Survivors
Aug 19-21, 2025 in Albany, NY
Conference details

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.

NYS Office for the Aging News

Inside NYS Aging - Great information, many important links - events, news, resources & tools to support individuals & organizations - form to subscribe to monthly electronic issues. Link to all issues.
NYS Master Plan for Aging
For more info on the MPA - www.ny.gov/mpa

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.

AARP New York - Big Shred NY!

Free paper shredding events in 27 different locations across NYS in April & May. Check for locations, dates, times, instructions, other details, and to register.

Healthy Aging for Your Brain: Strategies for Women in Recovery

Sat, May 17; 8:30 am - 1:30 pm ET
Details, agenda, registration

Free virtual education experience for women in recovery & professionals - open to anyone who identifies as being in recovery from anything - not just substances. Will focus on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management.

Watch Party option in Livingston County hosted by Livingston Co. OFA & Livonia UCC at Lakeville UCC, 5678 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480.
Event details & to reserve a seat

Aging Concerns Unite Us (acuu) Conference

June 24 & 25, 2025; Albany, NY
For all the details & registration

(1) Join in person for insightful sessions & networking opportunities. (2) Option #2 - recorded sessions will be available online; details for discounted option for recorded sessions will be announced May 15.

19th Annual NYC Elder Justice Conference - save the date

Tues, June 24, 2025; virtual event
Building Bridges for Elder Safety & Justice: A Shared Responsibility

Keynote: M.T. Connolly
Virtual event; CEU & CLE credits.
More information and registration available soon.

national adult protective services association (napsa)

NAPSA website
NAPSA Public Policy web page
R2P Interest Group & Library

national crime victims’ rights week

Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing
Resource Guide
Events page - add your event; check out what’s happening in other communities

office for victims of crime training & technical assistance center - ovc ttac

Great resources for National Consumer Protection Week in March and other important information, webinars, and links.
OVC TTAC website

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.

Final Rule for APS Regulations
Please go to Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools for details.

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.