Elder Rights Team Events

SCAAA Elder Rights Team Sponsors Fashion Shows

07/03/2006 -- 

The Southern Crescent Area Agency on Aging Elder Rights Team sponsored two special “Fashion Show” events during Older Americans Month.  Both events were successful with various agencies modeling authentic uniforms and providing information to seniors concerning “what to ask for” if an unknown person comes onto their property.  Events held at the Thomaston Civic Center and the Coweta Fairgrounds reached 700 seniors.

Elder Rights Team members provided an introduction concerning group focus, the importance of being aware of people in the community, and scams which prey on seniors.  The Fashion Show goal was to provide information and increase senior awareness of fraud and abuse occurring when people misrepresent themselves to gain access to the home.

Fashion show participants included police, sheriff, firefighters, EMTs, ambulance staff, UPS, BellSouth, security companies, and utility workers from cable, electric, gas, and water departments.  They modeled official uniforms and identification badges to better educate and protect seniors from becoming victims of fraud and abuse.  The fashion show was a great method to educate seniors on “what to look for” and “what questions to ask” and seniors enjoyed the information provided and had questions for our models afterwards.

The Southern Crescent Elder Rights Team meets bi-monthly at the Newnan Coweta Senior Center .  Membership includes staff from GeorgiaCares, Ombudsmen, APS, CCSP Care Management, Georgia Legal Services ELAP, and the Area Agency on Aging Deputy Director.  The group hosts annual events to bring awareness of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect into our communities.

For More Information Contact:

Southern Crescent Area Agency on Aging
Post Office Box 1600, Franklin, Georgia 30217
Tel: 678-552-2838 or 706-407-0033 or 1-866-854-5652
FAX: 770-854-5402 or 706-675-9210
Internet: jyshirley@dhr.state.ga.us