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
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.
Purple Lights Around NYS
Niagara Falls live cam - fun to watch anytime - picture below is in recognition of WEAAD on June 15. Thank you to the Niagara Falls Illumination Board for providing such beautiful lighting of the Falls throughout the year:
Some additional lighting for WEAAD - Buffalo & Fort Erie Peace Bridge, June 15; Mid-Hudson Bridge, June 17 & 18; Lights on Rochester and Monroe County, June 14-16.
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.
Shining the Light on Elder Mistreatment Throughout NYS
Reception area WEAAD Lantern display with educational handouts at Pro Action Yates County OFA.
Sharing awareness in Lifespan’s Future Care and Financial Services office reception area.
Upstate elder abuse center at Lifespan webinar Training
Elder Abuse 101: Helping older adults stay safe from elder abuse is on all of us
Tues, July 21, 2026 on Zoom
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free but Registration Required
Flyer with details
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