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Save the Date!

Kathy Cubit — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:10:57 +0000

CARIE and SeniorLAW Center are coordinating the 2012 Elder Justice: Protection and Advocacy Regional Conferences throughout Pennsylvania beginning in May. The conferences are free of charge and are funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Click here for more information.

Save the Dates!

Kathy Cubit — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:22:40 +0000

CARIE is celebrating its 35th anniversary with two special events. There is a party planned for March 22, 2012 at McGillin’s Olde Ale House and the annual auction will be on May 9, 2012 at the World Cafe Live. More information will be available soon.

Help Fight Hunger

Kathy Cubit — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:35:19 +0000

Please join CARIE and other advocates throughout Pennsylvania in contacting Governor Corbett to help prevent the loss of SNAP benefits. Governor Corbett is proposing to reinstate an asset test that will cause thousands to lose their benefits. Please click here for more information and how to help.

Diabetic Supply Scam Featured on 3-On Your Side

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:55:55 +0000

Channel 3 consumer reporter Jim Donovan interviewed CARIE Board member and SMP Volunteer, Jacqueline Jefferson, and CARIE PA-SMP Project Manager, Rebecca Nurick, about a recent scam related to diabetic supplies. Click here to view the video and read the accompanying article.

Job Announcement

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:48:45 +0000

CARIE is seeking a full-time CARIE LINE advocate who will specialize in transportation advocacy. A MSW or related degree and at least one year of experience or a Bachelors’ degree with additional experience is required. Click here for more information and how to apply.

Free Webinar – Housing and Home Ownership Issues

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:37:48 +0000

Please join us for a free webinar, Housing and Home Ownership Issues, on February 9, 2012 from 1:30-2:30 PM EST. CARIE and the SeniorLaw Center will explore typical legal problems faced by homeowners and offer suggestions on how to protect their homes. Space is limited so please Register Now. After registering you will receive a confirmation email message containing information about joining the webinar.

Scam and Fraud News

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:53:01 +0000

The Pennsylvania Senior Medicare Patrol (PA-SMP) issued two recent ScamWires. The first ScamWire, Diabetic Supplies Scam Calls, explains reports from consumers who are getting multiple calls from supply companies who then try to bill Medicare for unwanted supplies. The second ScamWire, Medicare Part D Scam, describes a new scam targeting Medicare Part D beneficiaries.

Job Announcement

Kathy Cubit — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:20:38 +0000

CARIE is seeking a full-time Long Term Care Ombudsman to help advocate for residents in nursing homes, personal care homes, Domiciliary Care homes and adult day living centers in North Central, Center City, West, and South Philadelphia. A Bachelors’ degree in Social Work or a related field is required. Click here for more information and how to apply.

PA Family Caregiver Bill Passes!

Kathy Cubit — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:22:41 +0000

On December 13, the PA Senate unanimously passed House Bill 210! The bill amends the PA Family Caregiver Support Act – “further providing for intent, for definitions, for caregiver support program, for reimbursements and for entitlement not created.” The bill now goes to Governor Corbett for his signature. CARIE and many others advocated for years to make improvements to this vital program. This is the first update to the program since its inception in 1990. While the bill was amended and doesn’t make all the improvements we asked for, it will go a long way in helping caregivers in Pennsylvania. The bill updates the definitions of a caregiver to be more reflective of current caregivers and compatible with the federal program. This will allow funds allocated from the PA lottery to be spent to help more families instead of being left unspent. In the past two years, the Department of Aging underspent the Lottery funds appropriated to this program by over $1 million each year. The changes in the definitions will enable the Department of Aging to spend all the funding appropriated to this program. There is a waiting list of about 450 individuals for the federal program who should be served as a result of this legislation. The bill also gives AAA’s some latitude in increasing the monthly reimbursement amount up to $500 for hardship cases. Please extend a special thanks to Representative Matt Baker, Chair of the House Health Committee and prime sponsor of House Bill 210, as well as Senator Kim Ward, Chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 639, a companion bill in the Senate, for their efforts in getting this legislation passed.

Thanks to all advocates who helped with this effort!

Support CARIE in Helping Elders

Kathy Cubit — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:15:57 +0000

The holiday season is always a hectic time of year. As you search for the right gifts, there are so many people to remember – children, parents, grandparents, and friends. Consider honoring those you love and admire with a gift that expresses the spirit of the season by giving peace of mind to older adults in need. Finished shopping? Please consider including CARIE in your end-of-year charitable giving.

Your tax-deductible donation is important in helping CARIE continue to serve seniors in need. Click here to donate now to make a gift that shows the true meaning of the season and that will make a difference in the lives of others. Upon the completion of your donation process, you will have the opportunity to send an e-card to the person you want to honor. We will also send an acknowledgement of your gift to you. If you prefer to send a check, please mail it to CARIE at 100 South Broad St., Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 19110. If needed, be sure to tell us whom you choose to honor with your gift.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.