Year-long CBS News Investigation

ANYTHING FOR LOVE: INSIDE THE ROMANCE SCAM EPIDEMIC
CBS press release with details about coverage on national & local news programs airing Apr 21-28. Some links below are similar stories with added variations or from different programs/cities.
Apr 21 - Widow’s tragic story
Apr 22 - Dangerous world
Apr 22 - FBI warns of new tactics
Apr 22 - Manipulation
Apr 22 - Vulnerable victims
Apr 23 - Federal investigations
Apr 23 - AI videos; crypto-related
Apr 23 - Investment scams; AI
Apr 23 - AI makes it easier
Apr 23 - Money mules

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.
Announcements about activities & events will be listed here soon.

a few RESOURCES & ideas

ACL/NCEA National WEAAD website

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.
WEAAD 2023 Elder Abuse
WEAAD 2024 HELPS
WEAAD 2024 Scam Free

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

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

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.

NYS Office for the Aging News

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

APR 2024 issue now available —Inside NYS Aging - events, news, and tools from NYSOFA and other partners to support the people and organizations working in New York’s Aging Services Network - form to subscribe to monthly electronic issues. Link to all issues

music-based interventions from Eastman School of Music

ENCORE Chorus for Adults Living with Dementia and Caregivers

Be inspired to participate - read press release and a feature story about the new program. They are still actively adding members to the Chorus.

Keep aps funded in fy 2024

Important - please share your stories and data. Quick, easy way to educate your Members of Congress about the 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 members of the community.
For phone or email contact options

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

May 1, 2024; 10:00 - 11:00 am
NYS OVS Compensation 101 - overview of NYS OVS, with particular focus on the Victim Compensation Program.
Presented by: Katie Egglefield & Tana Orologio from NYS Office of Victim Services
Flyer listing recorded webinars, new ones & registration details

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.

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

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

NYS Master plan for aging (Mpa) survey

For more info on the MPA - www.ny.gov/mpa

napsa conference 2024

Save-the-Date - Sept 16-19, 2024
Conference web page

american Society on Aging webinars

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

proposed rules for aps from U.S. Administration for Community Living

Please go to Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools for details and several important links.

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.