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![Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance members sitting in groups during training.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/2024-06/MCEJA%20June%202024%20%20breakouts.jpg?itok=rPUaHydo)
Multidisciplinary Team Training Conference
In June 2024, Lisa Nurenberg and Trudy Gregorie national experts on elder abuse, addressed MCEJA members on multidisciplinary teams and shared best and promising practices for the prevention and intervention of elder abuse and exploitation.
![Attorney General Dana Nessel speaking to members of the Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance in a large conference room.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/2024-04/attorney%20general%20prsent%202024%202.jpg?itok=M6TNhc2f)
Presentation by Michigan Attorney General
During our April 2024 meeting Attorney General Nessel gave a presentation on recent trends, new rules and proposed legislation related to elder abuse, conservatorship, scams and other related issues.
She also answered several questions from members during a Q and A session.
![Office of Senior Services Director seated in front of a senior from the community](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/2024-02/Sheila%20from%20Macomb%20Daily.jpg?itok=m3BlqZ8m)
Fighting against financial scams in Macomb County
Working to turn the tide of financial scams against seniors. Financial scams targeting seniors are on the rise. According to a report by the National Council on Aging there were more than 88,000 complaints of fraud against people age 60 and older in 2022, amounting to more than $3 billion in losses.
![Dr. Lichtenberg presenting to the Elder Justice Alliance](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/2024-01/IMG20240123102652.jpg?itok=6GbwpJ43)
Task Force presentation on financial exploitation
Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance January 2024 meeting included a presentation by Dr. Lichtenberg from Wayne State University on financial exploitation investigation and prevention as well as Wayne State University's SAFE program.
![A group of people sitting at tables discussing elder justice](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/2024-01/Old%20background%20pic_0.jpg?itok=OszdDSMf)
New Task Force
Efforts heightened to improve protections of senior citizens in Macomb County, state. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel's administration is creating an elder abuse task force, four years after the state created one, while a local state lawmaker has introduced legislation to require certification of court-appointed guardians and conservators.