TEARS™ Annual Elder Abuse Conference - 2026

2026 Topic: Hoarding & Elder Rights

TEARS™ is an invaluable training and support for professionals in the Aging Network addressing elder abuse, fraud, and exploitation. Held annually.

We have recorded each presentation from the 2026 conference for those who were unable to attend.

David Tolin, Ph.D., The Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital - Buried in Treasures: The Nature and Treatment of Hoarding Disorder

Mairead Painter, LTCOP - My Room, My Home, My Privacy: Advocating for Resident Rights and Autonomy in Physical Spaces

Alexis Smith, New Haven Legal Assistance Association

Barbara Monk & John Wilson, AARP - The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe

Kisha Hull, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) - Avoiding Medicare Scams and Mail Hoarding