Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC)

In recognition of World Elder Justice Awareness Month, this webinar highlights interdisciplinary approaches to preventing elder mistreatment through education, training, and legal collaboration. Dr. Valerie Bearden (University of Arkansas GWEP) will present a comprehensive training model that equips frontline professionals, caregivers, and community partners to identify and respond to elder abuse. Dr. Aida Wen (University of Hawaii GWEP) will share an innovative partnership integrating geriatrics and legal education to promote dementia capability among legal and business professionals. Together, these efforts demonstrate how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen prevention and better protect older adults.

In recognition of World Elder Justice Awareness Month, this session will highlight national data from LSC-funded programs to illustrate the scope and impact of civil legal aid in preventing and addressing elder abuse. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring LSC grantees who will share diverse approaches and strategies for addressing elder abuse, including unique challenges faced in their respective service areas.

In recognition of World Elder Justice Awareness Month, You are invited to a national webinar on the FDIC financial education curriculum, Money Smart for Older Adults (MSOA). The MSOA program raises awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent fraud, scams, and elder financial exploitation. Webinar participants will also hear from the SEC about approaches to prevent investment scams.