In today's digital world, being connected means being responsible. Online safety protects your identity, your privacy, and our peace of mind.

During this presentation, learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Gain knowledge about how to spot and avoid identity theft, credit card fraud, and financial scams. You’ll also get tips on safeguarding your finances and learn what steps to take if your accounts are ever compromised.

After this presentation, you’ll have a clear understanding of how the Center for Elder Law & Justice legal team can help with fraud-related matters.

Free and open to the public!

This presentation focuses on protecting older adults and promoting safety, dignity, and respect. This session will cover the different types of elder abuse, including financial, physical, emotional, and neglect, how to recognize warning signs, and practical steps to help prevent abuse before it happens.

We’ll also discuss what to do if abuse is suspected or occurring, including available resources, reporting options, and ways families, caregivers, and community members can offer support.

This presentation is designed to empower attendees with knowledge and tools to help keep older adults safe.

Free and open to the public.

Join us for an overview of the many free civil legal services available to older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Our team will highlight key areas of support including consumer protection, health care advocacy, housing rights, financial management support and help navigating complex public benefits.

Participants will learn how to access our programs, what to expect when working with our attorneys and how we help clients protect their rights, safety, and independence. A Q&A session will follow.

This presentation is free and open to the public.

Advance registration is encouraged to support event planning, as the speaker will be traveling to the location. Contact Patterson Library at 716-326-2154 to register.

Join us on National Healthcare Decisions Day for a special advance planning presentation plus a free Health Care Proxy Clinic to help you put your wishes in writing.

This event is free and open to the community. To register, contact Amherst Senior Center at 716-636-3051 or at www.myactivecenter.com

Join Center for Elder Law & Justice’s PrideLaw team and Pride Center of WNY on National Healthcare Decisions Day for a free Health Care Proxy Clinic open to anyone age 18+ who self-identifies as LGBTQ+.

Take control of your medical future by designating a health care proxy agent to act as your voice in medical emergencies or incapacitation. Want your partner to be the first call in a medical emergency? Want to ensure you receive gender-affirming care even when you cannot advocate for yourself? Speak with an attorney about how health care proxies can help and complete one at the clinic if it's right for you!

Advance registration is requested but not required.

Don’t Forget: Please come prepared with the name, address, and phone number of your intended health care proxy agent(s)

This clinic provides limited-scope legal services only and is not intended to create an ongoing attorney-client relationship

In today's digital world, being connected means being responsible. Online safety protects your identity, your privacy, and your peace of mind.

During this presentation, learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Gain knowledge about how to spot and avoid identity theft, credit card fraud, and financial scams. You’ll also get tips on safeguarding your finances and learn what steps to take if your accounts are ever compromised.

After this presentation, you’ll have a clear understanding of how the Center for Elder Law & Justice legal team can help with fraud-related matters.

Free and open to the public! No registration needed.

Learn about advance planning options from a Center for Elder Law & Justice attorney. We will guide you through the key documents in this process and answer your questions.

Free & open to Walnut Senior Apartment residents. Register to attend at Walnut site office.

Join us for an informative presentation designed to help you better understand the benefits you’ve earned. Our team will break down the essentials of pensions, Veterans Affairs benefits, and Social Security, offering clear guidance on eligibility, application processes, and how these programs can work together to support your long-term financial stability. Whether you’re planning for retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating benefits for the first time, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your future.

This presentation is free and open to the community.

Join Center for Elder Law & Justice’s PrideLaw team at Niagara Pride’s 2026 WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ Wellness Event for a free Health Care Proxy Clinic for anyone who self-identifies as LGBTQ+.

A Health Care Proxy is a simple legal document that lets you choose someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to speak for yourself.

Our team will help you complete a Health Care Proxy so your voice, identity, and chosen family are respected in medical decisions. No registration is required for this FREE service.

This clinic provides limited-scope legal services only and is not intended to create an ongoing attorney-client relationship.

NOTE: 5K runners must register separately with Niagara Pride

Join the PrideLaw team for an informative presentation on advance directives and advance planning. Discover what actions can you take now to prepare for the future and why planning ahead is especially important for LGBTQ+ families and parents of disabled children. Learn about health care proxies, financial agents, and estate planning basics.

Join us during the quarterly meeting of Parent to Parent of NYS’s Parenting with Pride and Disabilities group.

This presentation is a free statewide event.

Virtual via Zoom, preregistration required at least 24 hours in advance.

Click here to register

The presentation will include an overview of the Center for Elder Law & Justice, with a special focus on the Financial Management Program and budgeting. This volunteer-based initiative helps older adults stay independent and secure through one-on-one guidance in budgeting, avoiding scams, accessing resources, and protecting their financial well-being.

This presentation is designed to strengthen the financial security of older adults and support their ability to live independently in the community. It also plays a key role in preventing financial exploitation and connecting individuals with resources that promote long-term financial empowerment.

This presentation is free and open to the public. No registration needed.

In today's digital world, being connected means being responsible. Online safety protects your identity, your privacy, and your peace of mind.

During this presentation, learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Gain knowledge about how to spot and avoid identity theft, credit card fraud, and financial scams. You’ll also get tips on safeguarding your finances and learn what steps to take if your accounts are ever compromised.

After this presentation, you’ll have a clear understanding of how the Center for Elder Law & Justice legal team can help with fraud-related matters.

Free and open to the public!

Learn about advance planning options from a Center for Elder Law & Justice attorney. We will guide you through the key documents in this process and answer your questions about health care proxies, power of attorney, and last will and testament.

This presentation is free and open to the community.

The presentation will include an overview of the Center for Elder Law & Justice, with a special focus on the Financial Management Program — a volunteer-based initiative that helps older adults stay independent and secure through one-on-one guidance in budgeting, avoiding scams, accessing resources, and protecting their financial well-being.

This program is designed to strengthen the financial security of older adults and support their ability to live independently in the community. It also plays a key role in preventing financial exploitation and connecting individuals with resources that promote long-term financial empowerment.

This presentation is free and open to the public.