Approximately 429.9 hours were spent responding to 880 requesters seeking advice and assistance in their vicinities in 2020. While the number of technical assistance requests remained consistent with the numbers recorded in the prior reporting period, the time expended per inquiry increased significantly.
The NCEA presented to diverse audiences of older persons and professionals serving African-American, Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), Latinx, Tribal and Native, as well as LGBT+ older adults in the U.S. NCEA also educated health care professionals, victim services advocates, law enforcement and military personnel.
Katie Block, MSW, MPHNational Resource Center for Reaching Victims Project CoordinatorNational Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life Sara Mayer, MACommunications CoordinatorNational Clearinghouse on Abuse in
The abuse of our elders is a serious human rights issue. I hear harrowing stories of elder abuse each week; stories of people being pressured
There is rising awareness that the number and complexity of abuses against the elderly is growing significantly. Whether they’re the victims of financial abuse or
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2020! This milestone, and this new decade, gives us pause to consider what we have done, where we are
