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
You can find links to all 18 slides on this website’s 2026 WEAAD page under Tools tab above; and also on the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan’s WEAAD page (with example of the revolving carousel).
NYS OVS Webinar recording
Expanding Access to Victim Compensation
Link to Dec 2025 YouTube webinar recording - includes commercials you can skip thru; click on “more” for follow along transcript and links to updated webinar resources.
These links are from earlier webinar:
PowerPoint slides
OVS Compensation Webpage
OVS Resource Connect
NY Crime Victims Legal Help
Link to list of all OVS videos
More about OVS
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
37th annual NAPSA Conference
Partnering to Protect: Many Hands, One Mission
Nov 16-18, 2026 in Austin, Texas
Details & registration
Information & Resources moved to other pages on this website
E-MDT 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)
2026 WEAAD page under Tools tab:
2025 Joyful Aging documents
2-sided flyers from 2024
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
NYSOfA News - federal funding related info
Impact analysis of Federal Funding Actions on state & county NYSOFA Services moved to News page.
Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)
New page under tools!
scams | fraud | id theft
Central location for all things SCAM & FRAUD related
PLUS New Fraud Awareness Network: Peer-to-Peer Program for Survivors of Fraud & Scams
Return of the Romance Scams
Time for a reminder from the 2024 year-long CBS News investigation.
Anything for Love: Inside the Romance Scam Epidemic
Please go to Scams Fraud ID Theft page under Tools tab above. Scroll down to end of page for many links.
Additional Resources
Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools Tab and Recordings & WEAAD page under Events tab - info & links moved there. Also where you will find topics & links for other important pages on this website. Please check for periodic updates.
NCSTEJC Webinar - Resources for Building & Sustaining Elder Justice Coalitions - info, links, recording moved to NCSTEJC page under NYS & National Coalitions Tab.
NAPSA Webinar
Bank of America’s New Subpoena Portal
Link to Bank of America website
Link to Portal PDF
This Nov 13, 2025 webinar was NOT recorded.
New York State 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