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
Lifespan’s Stop Scams NY - Outsmarting Scams & Fraud
Two free events to help older adults & those who care for them stay safe from scams & fraud. Held at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY.
Flyer with details for both events
For Caregivers of Older Adults
Thurs, Nov 12, 2026; 4:00 - 7pm
Registration required by Nov 1.
Registration form
For People 60 and Older
Thurs, Dec 3, 2026; 10:30am - 1pm
Registration required by Nov 22.
Registration form
Congratulations to Liz Loewy
Liz received the 2026 Arthur Mason Advocacy Award for elder justice.
Liz was completely surprised! The video below starts out as something different - then suddenly Paul Caccamise appears on screen to announce the award.
Watch the video to see the surprise event.
NYS Office for the Aging Newsletter
For all Inside NYS Aging issues, plus link to subscribe: Links to all issues
Great information every month!
JASA Elder Justice Training Institute
Elder Abuse 104: From Red Flags to Real-World Response
Tues, Nov 17; 10am - 12:30pm
Details & registration
Presenters: Robert Seewald; Dianne Woodburn; Takai Forde
NYC Elder Justice Conference Change Agent Award Recipient
Congratulations to Paul Caccamise, VP for Programs at Lifespan - One of the nation’s most respected leaders in elder justice, dedicating more than five decades to advancing the safety, dignity, and rights of older adults.
Lifespan’s series of WEAAD Graphics For All to Use
Links to all 18 slides for 2026 are listed individually after the 1st sample slide below and on this website’s 2026 WEAAD page under Tools tab above, plus links to other WEAAD resources from previous years are included there.
The Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan’s WEAAD page also has the new 2026 slides, plus an example of the social media revolving carousel.
Week1: Post1:1 Post1:2 Post1:3
Week2: Post2:1 Post2:2 Post2:3
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Week3: Post3:1 Post3:2 Post3:3
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Week4: Post4:1 Post4:2 Post4:3
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Week5: Post5:1 Post5:2 Post5:3
NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse free Membership information
Membership form (PDF)
Membership form (Word)
Fill out & return for new memberships or to update contact information. Thank you.
37th Annual NAPSA Conference & Financial Exploitation Summit
Partnering to Protect: Many Hands, One Mission
Nov 16-18, 2026; Austin, Texas
***Virtual option also available!
Details & Registration - includes agenda, FAQ, what’s included for in-person & virtual, etc.
Nov 19, 2026; Austin, Texas
Financial Exploitation Prevention Summit - Safeguarding Through Collaboration
Sun, Nov 15 - 2026, 8am - 5pm
SPRiNG Alliance Annual Symposium
Held day before NAPSA Conference
To register for all-day Symposium
Symposium Agenda
What to Know About: Deed Theft Prevention and Older Adults
Presented by: UMC, Weinberg Center, and NYLAG
Recording & materials soon
Additional Reference: Link to NYC Deed Theft Prevention Office with information & resources.
1986 - 2026
40th Anniversary!
Lifespan’s Elder Abuse Prevention Program - now known as the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan.
40 years of growth and expansion impacting older adults, their families, and the many professionals providing essential programs, services, guidance, and assistance throughout New York State and nationally.
Information & Resources moved to other pages on this website
Please check often for periodic updates!
E-MDT page under Tools tab:
Check Calendar page link often
Scams Fraud ID Theft page under Tools tab.
NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse page under NYS & National Coalitions tab:
2026 Elder Justice Advocacy Agenda
NYS Master Plan for Aging (MPA)
NEW 2026 WEAAD page under Tools tab:
2025 Joyful Aging documents
2-sided flyers from 2024
NCSTEJC page under NYS & National Coalitions tab.
NEW Upcoming Events page under Events tab.
Laws & Legislation page:
2025 Coerced Debt legislation
Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools tab:
Elder Abuse Helpline for Concerned Persons
NYS OPDV SAFE info plus OCFS & OVS links
EverSafe Mandatory Reporting Map
New Americans resources & rights
Financial Exploitation & Neglect PSA Videos
NCALL 2023 Toolkit
U.S. DOJ 2025 Annual Report
Recordings & WEAAD (older years) under Events tab:
NYS OVS Expanding Access to Victim Compensation
The Elder Abuse Education and Outreach Program is funded by New York State Office for the Aging