Webinars

Join us on the “Rhode to Elder Justice” as we introduce the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) and explore our mission to combat elder abuse and support vulnerable seniors. Learn how our coalition of advocates, professionals, and community members works together to create a safer, more just world for older adults.

Watch our webinar, “End Abuse Later in Life: An Overview,” to learn about elder abuse, how to identify it, ways to support elders, and reporting procedures. Together, we can make a difference!

Our Rhode to Elder Justice series continues with an important discussion: “Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors.” Led by Elizabeth Gallagher from the Women’s Resource Center, this webinar explores the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ elders and how we can provide compassionate, inclusive support.

Join Sarah DeCataldo, Volunteer for Pride in Aging RI, in this installment of the Rhode to Elder Justice webinar series. Learn about the unique challenges LGBTQ+ older adults face when experiencing abuse and how to provide support.

As part of our Rhode to Elder Justice webinar series, we’re diving into the critical issue of elder abuse during end-of-life care. Recorded in partnership with HopeHealth Hospice, this training module offers valuable insights into recognizing, addressing, and preventing abuse in this sensitive stage of life.

February is the month of love, but for too many older adults, online romance can lead to heartbreak and financial loss. In our latest Rhode to Elder Justice webinar, Mickaela Driscoll, Elder Justice Administrator for the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and a dedicated RICEJ coalition member, sheds light on the rise of love scams, how they work, and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

From fraudulent phone calls to the rise of cryptocurrency scams, financial exploitation is a growing threat to older adults. In our latest Rhode to Elder Justice webinar, Jared Wilbur—Vice President and Director of Corporate Security at Washington Trust and a committed RICEJ coalition member —breaks down the latest scams, how they target older adults, and what you can do to prevent financial abuse.

In recognition of April as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter, presents two free informational webinars on the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, available in both English and Spanish!

To watch the Spanish webinar, please visit: https://youtu.be/hm9siUJrr3o