Year-long CBS News Investigation

ANYTHING FOR LOVE: INSIDE THE ROMANCE SCAM EPIDEMIC
CBS press release with details about national & local news coverage. Some links below are similar stories with added variations or from different programs/cities, from Apr 21-28.
Widow’s tragic story; Dangerous world; FBI warns of new tactics; Manipulation; Vulnerable victims; Federal investigations; AI videos, crypto-related; Investment scams, AI; AI makes it easier; Money mules; Dating apps; LE struggles to prevent; Summary overview

us doj and fbi ic3 psa - plus warning from romance scam victim

Please go to Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools for details.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) June 15, 2024

Start planning activities in your community to raise awareness throughout the month of June.
Activities & events will be publicized here as details become available.

June 12, 2024; 9am - 3pm
Rochester, NY
Lifespan’s WEAAD Conference for Professionals
Dismantling Myths, Building Bridges: Collaborating to Respond to Elder Abuse - instead of focusing on what we can’t do, let’s highlight what we can do!
Save-the-Date flyer with details

June 21, 2024; 8:30am - 4:30 pm
East Syracuse, NY
27th Annual Central NY Elder Abuse Conference
Working Together to Age with Grace and Dignity
Save-the-Date Flyer

a few RESOURCES & ideas

ACL/NCEA National WEAAD website

Please note new, corrected resource sheets below - please replace all older ones.

3 tips & resources, 2-sided flyers developed by UpEAC staff for you to personalize - add your contact info and logo or other picture. For WEAAD distribution, plus for ongoing reference at any time.
new WEAAD 2024 Elder Abuse
new WEAAD 2024 HELPS
new WEAAD 2024 Scam Free

new WEAAD 2024 placemat (11x17)
Sample of WEAAD activity ideas from previous years.

U.S. DOJ Office of Justice Programs
Elder Abuse Special Feature

upstate elder abuse center at lifespan - Financial Exploitation Webinar Series for Professionals

Recording & several very helpful handouts now available for NYS OVS Compensation 101 - overview of NYS OVS, with particular focus on the Victim Compensation Program.
Presented by: Tana Orologio & Cassidy Brock-Doyle from NYS Office of Victim Services
Flyer listing recorded webinars, new ones & registration details

NYS Office for the Aging News

Live with Greg
Older Adults: Avoiding Scams & Fraud
YouTube link
Updated Scams Resource Sheet
Lifespan Scams Programs Flyer

MAY 2024 issue—Inside NYS Aging - events, news, tools from NYSOFA & other partners to support people & organizations working in NYS’s Aging Services Network - 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

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.

Keep aps funded in fy 2025

Important - please share stories & data to educate Members of Congress about importance of Adult Protective Services.

Important for them to hear not only from APS folks, but also others who work closely with APS, plus from community members.
New phone / email contact options

WHERE you can FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE

Please check for periodic updates.
NYS Elder Abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams Initiative (E-MDT) - E-MDT page
Link to the NEW E-MDT website with great information, videos and other resources.
Resources, references, links to other information, websites, etc. - Helpful Resources & Links page.
Recorded programs, handouts, additional information - Recordings page.
Past articles, reports, additional information - News and Research & Education pages.
General Archived Information page.

2021 New York State Elder Abuse Summit - next steps

NYS Elder Abuse Summit webpage for ongoing information and links to the webinars.
Seeking Solutions: Elder Abuse - Creating a Clear Vision of Where We Go from Here, Final Summit Report and Executive Summary

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.

final rule for aps regulations

U.S. HHS May 7, 2024 press release

National Elder Justice Coalition May 7 News Updates, including several links re final ACL Rule and May 14 webinar registration plus other important information.

Please go to Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools for previous details and previous links about the original proposed rules.

JASA Elder Justice Training Institute webinar

Tues, May 21; 10am - 12pm ET
Recharge and Refuel: Professional Wellness
Presenters: Tracey Siebert-Konopko; Miles McNeeley; Polly Madson Cox
Details & Registration

2024 Aging Concerns Unite Us Annual Conference (ACUU)

Hybrid event - online streaming & in-person workshops at The Desmond in Albany, NY
June 25 & 26; pre-conference program on Mon, June 24
Link to details & registration

35th napsa conference, plus Financial Exploitation Summit

Sept 16-19, 2024 - Albuquerque
Conference web page with details & registration

2024 Adult Abuse training institute (aati)

Red Flags: Raising Awareness about the Intersection of Financial Exploitation, Abuse, Neglect and Self-Neglect
Oct 9 - 10, 2024; Albany Marriott
Oct 8 - Art 81 Pre-Intensive Workshop
Registration from July 8 - Aug 30
Save-the-Date flyer

american Society on Aging webinars

Link for recorded (archived for 60 days) and future webinars.

resident rights advocacy initiative - important survey

Center for Elder Law & Justice and Empire Justice Center are updating and expanding their nursing home resident rights resource guide. They want to hear from the community.
Flyer with details & survey link to help identify issues, create educational materials, advocate for change.

Important Resources

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.