Archived Information
JOB OPENINGS
ECLI-VIBES in Suffolk County
Several different job openings throughout the agency.
Link to details for each position
New York City DFTA
2 job opportunities in the Office of Elder Justice & Mental Health
Director, Elder Justice Practice
Senior Director, Elder Justice
If interested, please reach out directly to Jocelyn Groden, jgroden@aging.nyc.gov
Previous WEAAD activities around New York State
2018 WEAAD Sample Activities Around New York State
2019 WEAAD Sample Activities Around New York State
2021 WEAAD Sample Activities State and National
2022 WEAAD Sample Conference Activities
where to find helpful Covid-19 information
COVID Home Test Expiration Dates Extended
Link to FDA website for reference guide - includes many details regarding all test manufacturers. FDA will be updating the information periodically so you may want to keep this link for future reference.
National Institutes of Health has a new Spanish COVID-19 webpage featuring health information on testing, treatments, vaccines, clinical trials, and more. NIH’s Spanish Health Information Portal.
NYS OCFS COVID-19 Information & Resources website page - Executive Orders, News & Updates, Guidance Documents, FAQ, Provider Letters, Links.
NYS Multiple Systems Navigator - access helpful health, education, human service and disability information on one user-friendly website.
Association on Aging in NY - great COVID-19 web page with lots of information and links.
Link to NYS Department of Health (DOH) COVID-19 updates web page.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 Partner Toolkit, providing a variety of materials to help protect the health and safety of patients and providers.
U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) COVID-19 web page.
NYS DOH Guidance for Health Homes
April 2020 AARP Bulletin
How International Fraud Rings Operate & Target Older Americans
Cover Story Special Report
6 Scams to Dodge in 2020
Anatomy of a Robocall
AARP New York website
AARP Coronavirus News & Guidance
U.S. DOJ, Office on Violence Against Women
Increased Risk of Domestic Violence Requires Proper Gun Safety
April 14, 2020 article
COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment Scams
IRS & WDNY Warning for Taxpayers
Link to U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of New York for additional information and updates.
Empire Justice center
A variety of COVID-19 related FAQs and Resources
fbi fraud & scam alert
FBI sees rise in fraud schemes related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Flyer with details
FBI website with various updated COVID-19 fraud news alerts from states around the country (DC, FL, MA, ME, MS, NC, OK, OR, PA, TN, VA, WA).
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Avoiding Coronavirus Scams & Consumer Alerts
Tips from the FTC - great advice for professionals and consumers.
national center on elder abuse (ncea)
COVID-19 and Elder Abuse, plus other ACL websites devoted to supporting Elder Justice.
Many excellent resources & links
See what’s new on ACL’s COVID-19 resource page.
security experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years
Coronavirus Scam Alerts - helpful suggestions
Social Work Month - March 2022 - Time to celebrate the great profession of social work.
NASW National website
NASW - NYS Chapter website
Lifespan gerontology certificate program
In partnership with University of Rochester Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC)
Flyer with details; Link to webpage with more details
8 units by topic; 32 different classes - from Sept 8, 2021 to May 25, 2022. Take entire course or specific units. CE contact hours.
Federal Funding opportunity
OVW 2021 Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life
Solicitation document now available
2020 NYS Adult Abuse Training Institute (AATI)
Dignity and Risk: From Client Autonomy to Involuntary Intervention
Dec 7 - 9, 2020 - virtual & free
24 workshops planned throughout the three days, one keynote session in the morning on Day 1.
Information & Registration
Brochure with workshop details
If you have questions, please contact aatiinfo@hunter.cuny.edu.
Free Virtual Conference from Syracuse University
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Elder Justice: Unlocking the Potential of Restorative Practices
Featured Speakers: Jennifer Llewellyn, Nova Scotia and Chris Marshall, New Zealand
Oct 15 & 16, 2020; 2-6 pm each day
Invitation flyer
Details, updates and registration
Elder Abuse Discussion & Education - 6 individual workshops throughout the day to raise awareness & share resources - will not be recorded
Mon, June 15, 2020; 9 am - 4:10 pm
On Zoom - watch some or all
Hosted by: The Safe Center LI
WEAAD Flyer with details
23rd Annual Aging Concerns Unit Us (ACUU) Conference: Encouraging Partnerships - Enriching Lives
Tues, June 11 & Wed, June 12, 2019
The Desmond, Albany, NY
Program details & registration
JASA Elder Abuse Training Institute
Workshop 5
Health/Mental Health Perspectives on Elder Abuse: Assessing Decision-Making Abilities
Tues, May 7, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: UJA-Federation of New York, New York City - 3 CEU credits available
Speakers:
Fay Kahan, Veronica LoFaso, Nancy Needell
Registration information
46th Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York
Building a Culture of Health and Well-Being for All Ages
October 24 - 26, 2018
The Gideon Putnam Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Conference information, presenter abstract application & student submission form (deadline July 15), and achievements of the 2018 award recipients
2018 SSA Award Recipients:
Greg Olsen (Advocate for Older Adults Award)
Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey (President's Award)
Mary Ann Erickson (Walter M. Beatie Award)
29th Annual NAPSA Conference
Envisioning the Future of APS
August 28 - 30, 2018
9th Annual Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation
August 31, 2018
Hyatt Regency Orange County, Anaheim, CA
Details, agenda & workshops, registration
Ulster County Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force Conference
Older Victims: Under Recognized, Under Reported
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge Campus, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Keynote: Art Mason, Lifespan
Why Elder Mistreatment is an Emerging Social Issue
Panel Discussion: Community Response to Elder Abuse
Agency Networking Following Panel Discussion
Free & open to the public, but registration required.
Flyer with program details & registration
2nd Annual Rockland County World Elder Abuse Awareness Forum
Friday, June 15, 2018
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rockland Community College Technology Center, Ellipse Room, Suffern, NY 10901
Keynote: Ed Day, Rockland County Executive
Presentation: Laura Plotkin, Center for Safety & Change
Special Talk: Daughter of Elder Abuse Victim
Panel Discussion: Six Experienced Community Leaders
Forum details & registration - free registration date has been extended
10th Annual Hudson Valley World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2018
Know More: Age Loudly! Against Elder Abuse
Friday, June 15, 2018
9:45 am - 3:30 pm program; 9:00 am registration & coffee
Mount Saint Mary College, Aquinas Theatre, Newburgh, NY 12550
Keynotes: Bob Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition
Philip Marshall, Beyond Brooke - advancing elder justice
Many Guest Speakers and Presenters
Free & open to the public, but registration is required.
List of speakers & presenters, registration information, other details
21st Annual Elder Abuse Conference
See Something, Say Something: Intervening in Cases of Elder Abuse
Thursday, June 14, 2018
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
DoubleTree Hotel, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Keynote: Alan David Berkowitz, National Consultant in Violence Prevention
How Bystanders Can Intervene to Prevent Elder Abuse
Choice of 15 morning & afternoon workshops, some eligible for CEUs. Registration deadline extended to June 7.
Flyer with workshop information, keynote speaker, registration, other details
13th Annual NYC Elder Abuse Conference
Changing the Way We Work Together
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The New School, New York, NY 10003
Keynote: Susan Herman, New York City Police Department
Collaborative Policing and Elder Abuse
Choice of 14 morning & afternoon workshops, some eligible for CLE and CEUs.
Program, workshop details & presenters, target audience, registration form
LGBTQ Family Violence Issues with Older Adults
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, NY 13901
Keynote: Tom Weber, Care Management Services SAGE
Speakers: Maura Bainbridge & Elif Sendur, Binghamton University
Rebecca Bradley & Chereese Douglas, Action for Older Persons
Family Violence Prevention Council and Binghamton University free training collaboration, fee for 4 CEUs
Flyer with training program details, speaker bios, discussion topics, registration
Celebrating 2018 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Webinar
Thursday, June 7, 2018
2:00 pm (EST), 90 minute program
Lively, international conversation with Bonnie Brandl (United States), Jane Mears (Australia), Bridget Penhale (England), Laura Tamblyn Watts (Canada)
Presented by: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
For webinar recording, PowerPoint & other related information
13th Anniversary of WEAAD
4th Global Summit
Watch full video of June 5, 2018 morning & afternoon sessions
Morning: Elder Justice Coordinating Council Spring Meeting
Meeting details
Afternoon: International & National Initiatives Updates
Agenda
Aging Concerns Unite Us Conference
June 5 & 6, 2018
Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY 12211
Get Inspired...by exceptional presenters and keynote sessions.
Network...with over 500 colleagues and exhibitors.
Learn...30 concurrent workshops on a variety of subjects that affect the Aging community.
Choice of over 30 morning and afternoon workshops
Workshops, registration & other details
Webinars
NYS Association on Aging Webinars
National Consumer Law Center: Various webinars
Recognize, Report, Recover - Three-part Webinar by National Center for Victims of Crime
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Webinar: Fighting Elder Financial Exploitation through Community Networks