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“The Abuse in Later Life Education Series for Advocates consists of 20 instructional video clips featuring national experts discussing key topics advocates encounter when serving older survivors.”
“From a learning theory perspective, research on arts integrated learning has shown benefits related to memory and recall; engagement; and may provide a relaxed atmosphere more conducive to learning. In terms of inclusion, the format of the game and conferencing software functionality allow for “phone only” players to participate as well. Perhaps most important, we came to learn that participants just really have a lot of fun participating in this activity.”
“This summary report describes seven guiding principles with minimum guidelines and practical strategies for domestic and sexual violence advocates and programs to consider when working with older survivors.”
“This webinar, offered on January 31, 2020, by NCALL and SPARC, The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center examines stalking in the context of elder abuse — its prevalence, dynamics, implications, and resources available for survivors.”
“Studies show the causes of elder abuse to be wide-ranging—and not necessarily an outcome of caregiver stress. Seeing caregiver stress as a primary cause of abuse has unintended and detrimental consequences that affect the efforts to end this widespread problem.”
“In this increasingly digital age, NCALL is pleased to offer our newly revised toolkit, Tech Safety + Older Adults, aimed at helping older adults identify ways to safeguard themselves from those who misuse technology to control, harass, stalk, threaten, and/or defraud them.”
“NCALL is pleased to share this new resource for faith leaders and faith communities. Developed in partnership with Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse and Futures Without Violence, it aims to help reach and support older adults during COVID-19. “
“This webinar will discuss the unique role of shelter in a coordinated community response to elder abuse, describe the evolution and growth of their own models, and provide practical tools for bringing shelter to your community.”
“A study reviewing data from the National Violence Against Women Survey found that older adults were almost as likely as younger people to be stalked.”
This one-page flowchart depicts the process and many stages that occur after a report of elder abuse is received by Adult Protective Services.
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