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
New hub Funding - Hudson Valley Region E-MDT RFA
Hub funding to coordinate Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties.
REMINDER - Fri, Sept 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm - deadline for submitting applications.
E-MDT RFA web page for details and application documents
NCSTEJC Webinar
Resources for Building & Sustaining Elder Justice Coalitions
For all interested in collaborative elder justice work at all levels - discover tools for making a greater impact together.
Go to OCAPS Elder Justice Coalitions web page for link to webinar recording (bottom of page) and Elder Justice Coalitions Resource Guide.
Details about July 17 webinar & presenter, Katie Block, MSW, MPH.
WellSky Webinar recording
Future of the Older Americans Act
Speakers: Kathy Greenlee and Abby Cox from ADvancing States
Webinar recording now available
Examining strategies to navigate federal shifts in aging policy - key topics will include: (1) Restructuring of ACL; (2) Status of OAA Funding; (3) Looking Ahead.
July 17 program Details & registration form to watch recording - select closest answers from very limited choices.
Other helpful resources:
Webinar PPT slides
U.S. History of Agency Organizational Changes
2025 ACF Organization Chart
WellSky Resource Center - includes on-demand & future live webinars
Live with Greg Olsen - WEAAD program
Recorded on June 12
YouTube link - link is fixed now
Congratulations to Paul Caccamise, VP for Program at Lifespan. Paul received the annual 2025 Art Mason Award for Elder Justice from NYS Office for the Aging. Watch the June 12 video for the award presentation and to learn more about Paul’s many decades of dedication and advocacy.
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.
NYs E-MDT webinars & trainings calendar
Check it often - new info added regularly - quick & easy to use - great resource for finding events.
2025-2026 Lifespan’s Gerontology Certificate Program
All the details, resource material links, registration link - dates & times, units & class details.
Program flyer - please share
Offered in partnership with FLGEC at the University of Rochester. Fall & Spring semesters.
NYS OVS 2025 Conference
Power of Connection: Strengthening Services, Supporting Survivors
Conference details
Printable Materials
3 pre-conference webinars
Recordings & reference materials are available
Federal funding & awards
Justice in Aging Webinar
Bird’s Eye View: Issues Impacting Older Immigrants in 2025
Presenters: Denny Chan, Tiffany Huyenh-Cho, Sahar Takshi
Recording, slides, transcript
Alzheimer’s Disease Latest Research Updates
Tues, Sept 9; 6 - 8 pm ET
Speakers: Maria Quinones-Cordero, Erica Salamida
Details & Zoom registration flyer
2025-2026 Lifespan’s Gerontology Certificate Program
All the details, resource material links, registration link - dates & times, units & class details, early bird rate deadlines (extended to Wed, Aug 20).
Program flyer - please share
Offered in partnership with FLGEC at the University of Rochester.
New York State Master Plan for Aging (mpa)
NYS MPA Final Report was released on June 30, 2025. The entire 378-page report is filled with important information related to all forms of elder mistreatment. Please take time to read and refer back to the report often.
The Report includes 9 pillars of core support areas and 126 proposals to better serve the aging population.
Governor Hochul’s press release
For more information on the MPA - www.ny.gov/mpa
NYS OVS Webinar recording
Fair Access to Compensation Implementation Update
Link to YouTube webinar recording - includes commercials you can skip thru; there is a transcript link to follow along and also the links below for reference; webinar includes many Q & As providing very helpful information.
PowerPoint slides
OVS Compensation Webpage
OVS Resource Connect
NY Crime Victims Legal Help
Link to list of all OVS videos
More about OVS
NYS OPDV - Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE)
What is it? How do survivors access the funding? Where to get help with SAFE - listed by county?
NYS OPDV SAFE web page details
Additional NYS DV related:
NYS OCFS DV Prevention
NYS OVS Training & Resources
NAPSA Monthly National Scam Advice Forum
Assisting & Supporting Chronically Revictimized Older Victims of Transnational Fraud & Their Families
Thurs, Aug 28, 2025; 12:30 pm EST
Flyer with details & registration
2025 NYS Adult Abuse Training Institute (AATI)
Self-Neglect: A Hidden Crisis - Raising Awareness & Changing the Narrative
Oct 8 and 9, 2025; Albany Marriott
More details & brochure available soon.
EverSafe Interactive Map mandatory reporting Resource
Nationwide Reporting Chart provides statutes and related details for every state. Chart is updated regularly.
Link to map on EverSafe website
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 related
New! Fraud Awareness Network
Details & contacts now on Events, Ongoing or Previous page.
helpful Resources
Helpful Resources & Links page - info & links moved there to make space for June WEAAD activities. Also where you will find topics & links for other important pages on this website. Please check for periodic updates.
VARIOUS additional RESOURCES
WEAAD Joyful Aging Activity Sheets
Beautiful messages, relaxing coloring activity. Same thoughtful messages, different Mandalas.
NYS WEAAD 2025 Posters
Joyful Aging: Building a future without elder abuse
Document with links to 4 different activity sheets and 10 posters in different languages. They can be used any time, not just for WEAAD.
2-Sided Flyers: Developed by UpEAC staff for you to personalize - add your contact info or logo. For ongoing reference at any time. Please replace all older versions.
updated WEAAD 2024 Elder Abuse
updated WEAAD 2024 HELPS
updated WEAAD 2024 Scam Free
updated WEAAD 2024 (11x17) placemat
Financial Exploitation & Neglect PSA Videos
Spoken in Mandarin - subtitled in English, Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese. Available for education & public awareness use.
Link to videos on CBN website
YouTube links - Financial Exploitation video & Neglect video
Developed by Carter Burden Network as a 2024 NYS Elder Abuse Summit Implementation Project.
The Elder Abuse Education and Outreach Program is funded by
Monroe County Office for the Aging and New York State Office for the Aging