CARIE - Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly

Celebrate Older Americans Month

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:17:02 +0000

3 On Your Side Features Consumer Alert about Phone Rentals

Kathy Cubit — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:53:14 +0000

Jim Donovan, Channel 3 consumer reporter, interviewed CARIE LINE Supervisor, Karen Chenoweth, about how some older adults are being billed to rent their telephones. Click here to view the video and read the accompanying article.

Free Webinar!

Kathy Cubit — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:50:47 +0000

CARIE and SeniorLAW invite you to participate in a free webinar, Autonomy, Confidentiality and Consent Issues Impacting Older Adults. This webinar will address dilemmas victim advocates may face when their commitments to older adult clients come into tension with each other. The webinar is scheduled on May 10th from 1:30-2:30 and has been approved by PCCD for 1 credit hour. Click here to register.

CARIE’s 35th Anniversary Celebration!

Kathy Cubit — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:59:19 +0000

CARIE’s 35^th Anniversary Celebration takes place Wednesday, May 9 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the World Café Live! The event features an open bar (wine and beer), light fare, a live and silent auction, and entertainment. Tickets are $100 per person. Benefactor tickets are $135 and include a listing in the program book. Register online here.

Live auction items include a weeklong stay at a Tuscan Villa, 5 days on safari in Namibia, VIP tickets to The Colbert Report, and more! The silent auction includes Phillies and Eagles tickets, additional vacation options, jewelry, art, and many other enticing items. Guests are guaranteed to win by participating in a “Wine Pull.”

During the evening’s program, the “Spirit of CARIE” Award will be presented to Karen C. Buck, Executive Director of the SeniorLAW Center and Jim Donovan, Consumer Reporter for CBS 3/CW Philly 57.

You can also support CARIE’s 35^th Anniversary Celebration by placing an ad or listing in the program book or donating an item for auction. Email or call to request a print invitation at event@carie.org or 267-546-3436.

PCVA’s Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:09:22 +0000

The Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy (PCVA) is inviting the public to participate in its annual candle lighting ceremony on April 27, 2012 in conjunction with National Victims Rights Week. The event will honor victims and survivors of violence, and will take a stand against crime in our communities. Click here for more information about the ceremony.

Scam Alert – Jury Duty and Tax Refund Scams

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:59:14 +0000

The Pennsylvania Senior Medicare Patrol (PA-SMP) is warning older adults of two scams currently circulating throughout several states: jury duty scams and tax refund scams. Here is the latest ScamWire with more information.

Free Webinar-Debt Collection and Credit Reporting

Kathy Cubit — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:49:29 +0000

CARIE and the SeniorLaw Center are presenting a free webinar, Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Issues Impacting Seniors, on April 12^th from 1:30-2:30. It has been approved by PCCD for 1 credit hour. Everyday seniors are subjected to unlawful, harassing and deceptive debt collection and credit reporting practices. Learn more about the most common fraudulent practices and the federal laws in place to protect older consumers. Click here for more information and to register.

KYW “Senior Scams” Series

Kathy Cubit — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:03:09 +0000

KYW radio broadcasted a series, “Senior Scams – How to Protect Your Parents from Fraud.” Part 2: Elder Fraud, Undetected or Unreported features CARIE’s Jennifer Braude and includes a link to a podcast as originally aired.

We’re Having a Party!

Kathy Cubit — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:00:04 +0000

CARIE is having a 35th anniversary party and you are invited! The party is on March 22 from 5 to 8 PM at McGillin’s Olde Ale House. Click here for more information and to purchase a ticket. Come join the fun but register soon as space is limited. Please direct any questions to cubit@carie.org.

Free Conferences in PA

Kathy Cubit — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:57:15 +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.