Elder Abuse Prevention

EMPOWER: Building Late-Life Resilience
Area Agency on Aging, Region One
A 2022 Innovations Winner, USAging Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

Awakenings Victim Outreach
Area Agency on Aging 3 
A 2018 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

Veterans Benefits Protection Project (VBPP)
San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services 
A 2017 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

TEARS (Timely Elder Abuse Response Services)
Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut
A 2017 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

911 First Responders Program
County of Marin Area Agency on Aging
A 2017 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

REDFlag Elder Abuse Awareness Toolkit
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
A 2016 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

PROTECT: A Model Program for Helping Depressed Elder Abuse Victims
New York City Department for the Aging
A 2016 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

Don’t Get Hooked Scam Prevention Campaign
County of San Diego, Aging & Independence Services
A 2016 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards.

PC 368.1 Law Enforcement Card and Training Program
San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services
A 2015 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards

Legal Information for Elders (LIFE) Guide
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
A 2013 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards.

MEAPA Intergenerational Project
Area Agency on Aging, Region One
A 2013 Innovations Winner, n4a Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards.


USAging Fact: Learn about your peers’ work—and how it can fit into your agency’s goals! The AIA Awards recognizes successful and innovative programs that USAging members have developed to serve older adults. Get inspiration from our 2023 winners!