Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel




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August 18, 2022




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AG Nessel's Elder Abuse Task Force Releases Newsletter and Third Initiatives





*LANSING*?-?The Elder Abuse Task Force (EATF [ [link removed] ]) released its Set of Third Initiatives [ [link removed] ] and the eighth edition of the?EATF?newsletter [ [link removed] ] highlighting the important work of the Taskforce to protect older adults.

Since the?last newsletter issued in May [ [link removed] ],?the group has made considerable progress accomplishing the Task Force's Set of Third Initiatives [ [link removed] ].

Educational opportunities offered through the Task Force and part of the Third Initiatives were featured during the May 2022 Elder Abuse Task Force Symposium [ [link removed] ] and the June 2022 Elder Abuse Task Force Symposium [ [link removed] ]. The live events were attended by hundreds and even drew international participation.

The presentations featured during the symposium include:


* Adult Protective Services, May Part 1 [ [link removed] ] and June Part 2 [ [link removed] ].
* The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman, May Part 1 [ [link removed] ] and June Part 2 [ [link removed] ].
* Resources for Members of the Public Interested in Protecting Older Adults [ [link removed] ]
* Community Resources for Survivors of Elder Abuse [ [link removed] ]
* How to Avoid Guardianship and Conservatorships [ [link removed] ]
* Identifying Vulnerable Adults and Spotting Signs of Financial Exploitation [ [link removed] ]
* Elder Abuse Awareness and Scam Prevention [ [link removed] ]
* Scams Targeting Seniors [ [link removed] ]

"In addition to the progress made on policy changes to protect older adults, the Elder Abuse Task Force is also focused on education?a key component to our ultimate objective of reducing abuse and exploitation,? said Nessel. ?I?m proud of the continued work and ongoing commitment of the Elder Abuse Task Force members and know their steadfast focus will lead to?even more protections for older Michiganders.?

Groups interested in hosting an educational presentation featured in the third set of Initiatives are asked to email with the following information <[email protected]>:?


* subject line that states the presentation being requested (e.g., "Elder Abuse Awareness and Scam Prevention?);?
* a brief description of the professional background of potential?attendees;?
* the number of people likely to?attend;?
* potential dates and times that will work well for the group (flexibility is encouraged); and?
* the format of the presentation (virtual presentations are recommended).?

If the group is below 50 attendees, the Department of Attorney General asks, to preserve time and resources, that the interested group allow, upon request, another group to join their event.

The latest newsletter also provides an update on a?bipartisan package of bills recently voted out of the House Judiciary Committee [ [link removed] ]. The legislation would implement fundamental reforms impacting guardians and conservators--individuals appointed by probate courts to act in the best interests of vulnerable individuals.

Michigan's Elder?Abuse?Task Force [ [link removed] ] launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sections, all working together to combat elder abuse.

More information is available on the Task Force's webpage [ [link removed] ]. Those interested in updates are welcome to?subscribe to receive the newsletter [ [link removed] ].

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