June is Elder Justice Awareness Month — and the numbers demand our attention. Older adults lost nearly $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024, up from $1.9 billion the year before. And because the vast majority of fraud goes unreported, that figure represents only a fraction of the real harm being done. Behind every statistic is a person who lost savings they spent decades building — money meant for retirement, healthcare, housing, and independence.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation’s funding approach, program structure, and impact to date, followed by presentations from two funded providers highlighting their respite models.

June 1 marked the start of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. While this week shines a spotlight on fraud prevention, protecting Medicare is a year-round mission. As the leaders of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), we know protecting taxpayer dollars and safeguarding beneficiaries requires constant vigilance across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) every day of the year.

The event will bring together local, state, and national leaders from across sectors to highlight social connections through nutrition and physical activity. Day one of the Summit will focus on social connection and its role in senior nutrition programs and services. Day two will highlight how group community-based exercise and physical activities promote social connection and support health and well-being.

June 1-5, 2026 Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. The impact on people across the country is significant, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind. Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of actions everyone can take to prevent fraud.

The Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) invites you to join a milestone event on June 9, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC, marking a pivotal step in the government’s collective effort against elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and frauds and scams.

Each year, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW). Supported by ACL’s Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center, the week highlights steps everyone can take to recognize, prevent, and report fraud.

In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) are hosting a webinar series on protecting older adults by strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation.

Join us for an informational webinar on the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Challenge. The webinar will feature an overview of national trends and a roundtable-style discussion with family caregivers and direct support professionals, who will share their experiences, challenges, and perspectives to help inform how potential applicants may shape their solutions.

The Administration for Community Living invites you to join us for the webinar, "Older Americans Act (OAA) Fiscal Training for the Aging Network." This session will focus on practical fiscal strategies that support strong, compliant, and effective OAA programs across the aging network.