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    Ageism in Film and The Countering Ageism in Film Award

    On February 20, 2017 · Add Comment
    Older adults have important stories to tell greatly benefiting young and old, yet ageist stereotypes are perpetuated by Hollywood’s youth-oriented film industry. These stereotypes hinder our understanding of aging, older adults, and their vast experiences..
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    Elder Abuse in Latino Communities

    On January 18, 2017 · Add Comment
    Elder abuse in Latino communities is a common phenomenon that often goes unreported. With our increasing population and diversity, talking about specific communities’ needs and how elder justice professionals can effectively implement cultural competency in their work with Latino older adults is not just useful, it’s necessary.
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    Understanding the Ins and Outs of Guardianships

    On October 12, 2016 · Add Comment
    All states have guardianship laws (sometimes known as conservator laws) to protect adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves, such as medical treatment and financial decisions
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    The Brandl-Crockett Alliance: Combining Forces to Advocate for Older Women

    On September 28, 2016 · Add Comment
    Bonnie Brandl and Cailin Crockett, leaders in the cause to end violence and abuse against older women, may be an unlikely intergenerational pairing, but in fact they are a powerful combination whose collaboration has enriched the field of elder justice.
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    The Elder Justice League: Addressing Elder Abuse through Social Media

    On April 4, 2016 · 8 Comments
    Watch out world – the Elder Justice League is here! The League raises awareness of elder abuse across social media platforms and takes elder justice conversations mainstream. Convened in October 2015 by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the League is comprised of elder justice advocates representing 11 organizations. Participating organizations have varying funding streams and missions, serve diverse populations, and share a wide breadth of expertise. League representatives are interdisciplinary and geographically diverse, hailing from many parts of the US and Canada.
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    Kimberly A. Williams, LMSW

    On July 14, 2014 · Add Comment
    Kimberly A. Williams, LMSW is the Director and Co-Founder of the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York, a 3,000 member advocacy and education organization that was established in 2004. She is also Vice President for Integrated Policy and Program Solutions at the Mental Health Association of New York City
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    Brian Kravitz, LCSW, MS. Ed

    On December 30, 2013 · Add Comment
    Mr. Kravtiz has served as Search and Care’s Executive Director since 2006. Search and Care’s mission is to seek out older people in New York City’s Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and East Harlem neighborhoods who need help managing life’s daily activities or accessing essential services, and to provide them with the support and companionship they require to live with security and dignity in the manner they choose.
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    Search and Care

    On December 30, 2013 · Add Comment
    Search and Care’s mission is to seek out older people in New York City’s Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and East Harlem neighborhoods who need help managing life’s daily activities or accessing essential services, and to provide them with the support and companionship they require to live with security and dignity in the manner they choose.
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    Nancy Harvey, LMSW

    On December 26, 2013 · Add Comment
    Nancy Harvey has spent her entire career in geriatric and mental health services, and has served as Executive Director of SPOP since 1990. She is responsible for all operations of the agency, including administration, finance, policies, fundraising, and relations and compliance with government agencies.
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    Diana Buckhantz

    On August 1, 2013 · Add Comment
    Diana Buckhantz runs her family foundation, The Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation. Prior to running the Foundation and for the past 25 years Diana was a social issue public relations consultant with track record in obtaining media attention for non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and foundations.
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      • The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals - March 2017
        The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – March 2017

        Welcome to the NYC Elder Abuse Center’s (NYCEAC) Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals blog. We've selected and analyzed the most helpful articles and resources relevant to elder justice professionals for November and December 2016. More →

      • Ageism in Film and The Countering Ageism in Film Award

        Older adults have important stories to tell greatly benefiting young and old, yet ageist stereotypes are perpetuated by Hollywood’s youth-oriented film industry. These stereotypes hinder our understanding of aging, older adults, and their vast experiences.. More →

      • Elder Abuse in Latino Communities

        Elder abuse in Latino communities is a common phenomenon that often goes unreported. With our increasing population and diversity, talking about specific communities’ needs and how elder justice professionals can effectively implement cultural competency in their work with Latino older adults is not just useful, it’s necessary. More →

      • The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals - January 2017
        The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – January 2017

        Welcome to the NYC Elder Abuse Center’s (NYCEAC) Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals blog. We've selected and analyzed the most helpful articles and resources relevant to elder justice professionals for November and December 2016. More →

      • The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals - November 2016
        The Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals – November 2016

        Welcome to the NYC Elder Abuse Center’s (NYCEAC) Field Guide: News and Resources for Elder Justice Professionals blog. We've selected and analyzed the most helpful articles and resources relevant to elder justice professionals for July and August 2016. More →

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