NYC Elder Abuse Center

NYCEAC@WCM launched our year-long initiative in July of 2020 by using our platform to advance racial equity within the elder justice field. We are delighted to feature an interview with Juanita Davis, a leader in the elder justice field. Click the link below to learn more! https://nyceac.org/highlighted-v/august-2020-juanita-davis/ #systemicracism #elderabuse #elderjustice #toolstomovetheworkforward #blacklivesmatter

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Register Now for the Upcoming Webinar: COVID-19 Vulnerability and Mortality in Nursing Homes: Why Systemic Changes are Needed Now - Tuesday, July 21, 2020; 12:00 - 1:00pm Eastern https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/7316610374916420367

NYCEAC@WCM has launched an initiative to use our platform to advance racial equity within the elder justice space. Join us by learning about the intersection between elder justice and racial justice and return for new posts twice a month! https://nyceac.org/racialequity/

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Check out our latest news and resources blog, The Field Guide, on our Elder Justice Dispatch Blog. Send us your news updates and resources for our next edition! http://bit.ly/2lOgmjU

Happy National Senior Center Month! Senior centers have proven to be a surprising ally in protecting older people from #ElderAbuse. Senior centers are the key ...for individuals to age healthily, and also for communities to properly support older adults. Head over to National Council on Aging's website to learn more about National Senior Center Month!

Julius Henry Marx, better known as Groucho, conquered American vaudeville, the Broadway stage, motion pictures, radio and television with his zany brothers. Later in life, his decline and the chain of events set the stage for elder abuse, read the PBS article to learn more. https://to.pbs.org/2lupfiw

Are you concerned about an elder abuse victim residing in NYC? We can help! The Elder Abuse Helpline for Concerned Persons is a free non-emergency service for concerned persons that provides information, support and resources. Call us now at 212-746-6905. http://ow.ly/EN6s50vQahA

Check out our latest post, Blockbuster Elder Justice Blogs: July 2018-June 2019! Every year we provide a summary of our most read blogs covering a wide range of elder justice issues from NYS guardianship to the work of elder justice advocates. http://bit.ly/2MIufwl

As online dating becomes more popular and romance scams increase, the FTC provides a list of red flags to look out for in any online relationship to help prevent financial exploitation and #elderabuse.

Check out the ABA's new Elder Abuse Fatality and Review Team's (EAFRT) website! EAFRTs examine deaths of individuals that may be caused or related to elder abuse for the purpose of identifying system gaps and improving victim services. http://bit.ly/2Mws6Uo