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
UpEAC at Lifespan 2026 WEAAD Educational Conference
Elder Abuse Prevention: Honoring Our Milestones, Shaping the Path Ahead
June 10; 10am - 4pm Conference
8:45am - Check in begins & coffee
9:15 - 9:45am - Press Conference
Location: Shultz Center Forum, Nazareth University, 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Flyer with details
Link to register for Conference
Free event, but space is limited - register early. Lunch provided. ASL interpreting and CEUs for social workers available.
We will (1) reflect on growth of local & statewide elder abuse field; (2) discuss challenges still facing older adults & professionals; (3) look to future through lens of reframing aging & best practices in ever-changing field.
Questions: Contact Emily Rozek, erozek@lifespanrochester.org, 585-287-6444.
Aging Concerns Unite Us Conference (ACUU)
June 23 & 24, 2026
Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY
For more conference information
Registration options
In person event held at newly renovated Desmond Hotel. Online streaming of recorded sessions available via Whova app after the live event.
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.
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.
NYS Office for the Aging Newsletter
For all Inside NYS Aging issues, plus link to subscribe: Links to all issues
Great information every month!
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
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.
The Elder Abuse Education and Outreach Program is funded by New York State Office for the Aging