National Center on Elder Abuse

Get ready for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, #WEAAD, June 15th! Check out our latest newsletter for campaign updates and a preview of what’s ahead this WEAAD. t.e2ma.net/webview/tarxtr…

How can nurses strengthen Adult Protective Services (APS)? NCEA's new issue brief explores how integrating nurses into APS programs strengthens assessment, builds client trust, and improves outcomes for older adults. Learn more: ncea.usc.edu/wp-content/upl…

New from NCEA: “Helping Older Adults Shop with Confidence” by Cassidy Paganucci highlights Shop Safe with Placer PROTECT—an initiative bringing fraud prevention into everyday spaces. Read more: ncea.usc.edu/helping-older-…

Join us for a webinar on Elder Fraud & Scams: Communication Strategies to Promote Recovery and Reduce Revictimization. We look forward to seeing you there. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#MedicareFraudPreventionWeek is 6/1-6/5 Families and caregivers, you can help protect your loved ones from being scammed. Talk to the older folks in your life about protecting their Medicare number like they would a bank account number. Learn more: smpresource.org

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. Everyone at every age can stand up to #ElderAbuse including college students! Here is how @KECKSchool_USC and @USC students are standing up to elder abuse. #WEAAD

Older Americans Month is underway, but there’s still time to get involved! Find ideas for activities to do on your own or with your community at ACL.gov/OAM. #OlderAmericansMonth #ChampionYourHealth

Elder Justice Coordinating Council Webinars: Top Scams Affecting Older Adults, hosted by the FTC (May 19), and Combatting Imposter Scams: How to Spot, Avoid and Report Them, hosted by the DOJ (May 21). Registration is not required. acl.gov/news-and-event… #OlderAmericansMonth

🚨 May 15 is National Senior Fraud Awareness Day 🚨 The #FBI reminds families, caregivers, and communities that awareness and conversation are key to prevention. Older Americans lost more than $4.8 billion to fraud in 2024, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Scammers commonly target seniors through tech support scams, romance scams, phishing messages, and fake investment opportunities. Learn more about elder fraud prevention from the fbi.gov/how-we-can-hel…

You might be offered “free” products like back or knee braces, food, or additional benefits for your Medicare number. That’s a scam. Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is 6/1-6/5, learn more: smpresource.org #PreventDetectReport #MFPW

#WEAAD is June 15th, we want to hear what you are doing! Visit the NCEA for ideas: ncea.usc.edu/weaad/

It’s #OlderAmericansMonth! FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC shares free FTC resources that can help you start a conversation about frauds and scams and how to avoid them. Take a listen and share this in your community:

It’s not too late to join! Now through June 15th, move for health, action, and #ElderJusitce Register now: #move4weaad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ncea.usc.edu/weaad/#move4we…  #Move4WEAAD

#Ageism, the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination towards others or oneself based on age, isn't just disrespectful. It's dangerous. The link between #ageism and #ElderAbuse is real—and recognizing it matters. Learn more from @dailytrojan @paulnash84 dailytrojan.com/2026/05/01/wor…

Fraud and scams can have serious, lasting impacts on older adults—affecting finances, emotional well‑being, and sense of security. Join us for an important webinar on recovery, trust‑building, and prevention. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is June 1-5! As a community, how can you help prevent Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse? Learn more: smpresource.org #MFPW #PreventDetectReport

New trends in reports of imposter scams: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alert…

To kick off #OlderAmericansMonth last week, ACL’s Mary Lazare joined ElderSource on a visit to Oceanway Senior Center in Jacksonville, FL, to hear from older adults & celebrate community spaces that help people stay connected and supported.

Is your #WEAAD event on the map? Share your event details so others can discover and attend! Learn more: ncea.usc.edu/weaad/ #WEAAD #June15 #ElderJustice

Happening tomorrow! Register using the link below! #OlderAmericansMonth #OAMHAD26

Physical activity is essential to good health. No matter how you choose to move, daily activity supports strength, balance, and independence. This Older Americans Month and beyond, champion your health by staying active. #ChampionYourHealth Learn more: acl.gov/oam