mecasa Resources
Maine Guidelines for Screening In-Home Personal Caregivers: A Safety Resource for Individuals, Families, and Agencies
2012 - Maine Health Care Association, Maine Association of Are Agencies on Aging, MECASA, & DHHS
2012 - Maine Health Care Association, Maine Association of Are Agencies on Aging, MECASA, & DHHS
training
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2022 Elder Abuse Prevention Summit
Sexual Violence & Older Adults Katie Kondrat, Equity & Access Coordinator, Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault Dave White, Training Program Manager, DHHS/Office of Aging and Disability Services Join Katie and Dave to learn about the prevalence and impact of sexual violence among older Mainers. They review indicators of sexual violence and considerations for responding to disclosures, and explore the cultural and systemic contributors to low numbers of identification and reporting. Once you have finished the video, you can download your certificate of completion here: Sexual Violence and Older Adults |
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APS Mandated Reporter Training
Recorded Webinar - October 2020 Erin Salvo, Associate Director Adult Protective Services Office of Aging and Disability Services |
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maine resources
Maine Council on Aging
- Power in Aging Project - MCOA drives change through policy development and advocacy, communications and outreach, and hosting events like the annual Maine Wisdom Summit.
- Anti-Ageism Guide
FrameWorks Communications Toolkit
This toolkit models how to apply the FrameWorks Institute’s evidence-based recommendations to messages and conversations about elder abuse and related issues, in order to build public understanding and support.
This toolkit models how to apply the FrameWorks Institute’s evidence-based recommendations to messages and conversations about elder abuse and related issues, in order to build public understanding and support.
Maine Council on Elder Abuse Prevention
Annual Summit, annual MDT roundtable, task force support, and education & awareness
Annual Summit, annual MDT roundtable, task force support, and education & awareness
Legal Services for the Elderly
They provide free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over.
They provide free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over.
Elder Abuse Institute of Maine
Transitional housing, elder service connections, community education, & research
Transitional housing, elder service connections, community education, & research
national resources
National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life
Training tools, educational videos, and technical assistance
Training tools, educational videos, and technical assistance
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging - The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults.
Long-term Care Equality Index
Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Older People in Long-Term Care Communities
Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Older People in Long-Term Care Communities
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Looking for the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault? Head to mecasa.org. |