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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (“WEAAD”) is an annual initiative launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
Individuals, communities, municipalities, and organizations come together each year to raise awareness of elder abuse. In 2018, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office hosted its inaugural WEAAD Conference. This year, several events in the month of June will commemorate WEAAD, with hopes to foster multi-generational awareness. Let’s all do our part to end elder abuse!
EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Wednesday
JUNE 5, 2024
Connecting with our Communities
To Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse
1pm – 2:15pm
via Zoom
Join us for a presentation from members of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor and New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will provide attendees with tools and strategies to enhance their ability to recognize, report, and prevent elder fraud and abuse
Wednesday
JUNE 12, 2024
Connecting with our Seniors
1pm – 4 pm
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor in partnership with the Morris County Division on Aging and Cornerstone Social Adult Day Center, will educate seniors, caregivers, and their families on current elder scams and how to avoid falling victim, along with steps to take if you think you have been victimized. Informational tables to provide elder abuse and prevention materials to attendees.
Saturday
JUNE 15, 2024*
WEAAD Awareness Walk
Check-In: 8:30 am
1 Mile Fun Walk Begins: 9:00 am
Event Ends: Noon
Cooper River Track at Cooper River Park
Cherry Hill, NJ
Join us as we walk to raise awareness of elder abuse. Informational tables to provide elder abuse and prevention materials to attendees.
Wednesday
JUNE 5, 2024
Connecting with our Communities
To Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse
1pm – 2:15pm
via Zoom
Join us for a presentation from members of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor and New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will provide attendees with tools and strategies to enhance their ability to recognize, report, and prevent elder fraud and abuse
Wednesday
JUNE 12, 2024
Connecting with our Seniors
1pm – 4 pm
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor in partnership with the Morris County Division on Aging and Cornerstone Social Adult Day Center, will educate seniors, caregivers, and their families on current elder scams and how to avoid falling victim, along with steps to take if you think you have been victimized. Informational tables to provide elder abuse and prevention materials to attendees.
Saturday
JUNE 15, 2024*
WEAAD Awareness Walk
Check-In: 8:30 am
1 Mile Fun Walk Begins: 9:00 am
Event Ends: Noon
Cooper River Track at Cooper River Park
Cherry Hill, NJ
Join us as we walk to raise awareness of elder abuse. Informational tables to provide elder abuse and prevention materials to attendees.
*WEATHER PERMITTING. Visit njoag.gov/weaad for updates
For questions, call (609) 292-1272 or Email NJMFCU@njdcj.org
What should you do when you see or suspect elder abuse?
REPORT IT.
Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Tip
HOTLINE – 1-609-292-1272
Hosted by:
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
New Jersey Elder Protection Task Force
