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 federal funding opportunities
Link to U.S. DOJ, OJP, Office for Victims of Crime website
free webinar from the cfpb’s office for older americans
Date: Tues, April 9, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinar slides
Webinar recording
Discussing the findings from the new report, Suspicious Activity Reports on Elder Financial Exploitation: Issues and Trends.
Summary of the report
Full report
For questions or additional information, contact Tami Sieckman at olderamericans@cfpb.gov
Complaints about the Social Security scam are increasing
Recent new activity - call received recently was from (920) 541-7528 - this is a scam, do not answer the phone.
For more information from FTC
domestic violence awareness
State & National Resources
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Free ID Theft Webinar from CEJC
State ID Theft Coalitions: Stolen Identities and Beyond
Wed, May 22, 2019; 2:00 pm ET
Recording will be available
Program details & registration
Panelists:
Paul Caccamise (Lifespan - NYS)
Sarah Geotz (NITVAN)
Hazel Heckers (Colorado)
Leita King (Lifespan - NYS)
Mila Mignosa (Massachusetts)
enhanced multidisciplinary teams (e-mdts) in new york state
Funding awarded for three new E-MDT Hub Regions:
Broome County Region (Nov 2018) - Action for Older Persons
Long Island Region (Apr 2019) - The Safe Center LI
North Country Region (Apr 2019) - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg
Expansion of E-MDTs throughout NYS will be continuing. New RFAs will be available later this year. Please check this space for updates regarding this next phase in the effort to develop teams throughout New York State. There are now 44 teams currently operating or in various stages of development. The goal is to have coordinated E-MDTs in each county by 2020.
World elder abuse awareness
Continue your collaborative efforts, working together on ways to shine a light on elder abuse during the month of June. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) - Lifting Up Voices 2019.
WEAAD Tools & Tips - many ideas, many resources, check often.
Link to The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) website
Check below, to the right, and on the separate Events page for a growing list of local and national events and activities.
events during june 2019
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
22nd Annual Syracuse Area Elder Abuse Conference - Beyond First Response: Uncovering Elder Abuse
Thurs, June 13, 2019
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
DoubleTree Hotel, East Syracuse, NY
Keynote: Dr. Tony Rosen and Alyssa Elman, LMSW, NY-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Transforming The Emergency Response for Elder Abuse Victims
12 additional workshop options
Program details & registration - registration closes June 5
11th Annual Hudson Valley WEAAD Conference: Giving Elder Abuse Victims a Voice
Fri, June 14, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dutchess Community College
Keynote: Art Mason, Director, Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan
Many guest speakers & presentation discussions throughout the day
Program details & registration
Rockland County OFA: WEAAD Community Forum
Fri, June 14, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Palisades Center Mall, 4th floor, Adler Room - RSVP by June 7, 345-364-2110
Keynote: Paul Caccamise, VP for Program, Lifespan
Oneida County OFA: Educational Workshops for Professionals & Community Members
Wed, June 19, 2019
Session 1 - 9:00 am (professionals)
Societal Factors behind Elder Mistreatment, Crimes & Myths
Session 2 - 12:30 pm (community)
Why Elder Mistreatment is an Emerging Social Issue
The Clinton Arena, Clinton, NY
Keynote: Art Mason, Director, Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan
Program details & registration
older adults may need assistance, but they don’t need fixing
“Rather, professional support and guidance to review options and walk with older survivors of abuse can help to break the silence and ensure that our older adults live with dignity and respect.”
WEAAD D & C guest columnist - Tracey Siebert-Konopko, Lifespan
events during june & july 2019
NCALL, TNF, OVC, NCEA
Lifting Up Voices Webinar
Wed, June 5, 2019
2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
Program details & registration - will also be recorded
Includes unveiling & discussion of new Lifting Up the Voices of Older Survivors video project.
NAPSA, NCVC, INPEA
5th Global Summit
15th Anniversary of WEAAD
Tues, June 11, 2019
SEC Building, Washington, DC
Registration
Columbia/Greene Task Force on Prevention & Education of Elder Abuse: Series of informational fairs and presentations at local libraries
June 18 & 27; July 9, 17 & 23, 2019
See flyer for program details, locations & times
Please check the Events page for additional information and past WEAAD activities
The Elder Abuse Education & Outreach Program is funded by Monroe County Office for the Aging and New York State Office for the Aging