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The
South
Carolina Aging in Place Coalition installed Officers and
Board Members
for a two-year term starting on January 1, 2010.
Pictured from
left to right:
Top row: Mark Smith –
Vice Chairman, Maureen Maguire – Education Chairman, Harry
Fendrich – Treasurer, Annelle Orr – Outreach Chairman, David
Heilman – Membership Chairman, Dick Giffen – Transportation
Vice Chairman,
Bottom Row: Janet Schumacher - Chairman, Tauna Longest –
Secretary, Erin Branham – Education Vice Chairman, Elissa
Mundis – Outreach Vice Chairman, Philecia Wright –
Membership Vice Chairman, Barbara Franklin - Transportation
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The South Carolina Aging In Place Coalition
Current Initiatives
Transportation
–Support ITN/Charleston Trident (Independent Transportation
Network) by volunteering as drivers, encouraging
donation of office supplies/equipment, used automobiles and
encouraging other organizations and individuals to
volunteer. SCAIP members
have committed to provide a minimum of two rides a month
over a twelve month period.
Education
– Provide information through the Resource Directory and the
SCAIP website about how
to age in place and the wide range of resources that are
available. Offer educational programs through the
Speakers Bureau that are free of charge to civic,
community, church and professional groups. Coordinate
Coalition activities in connection with National Aging in
Place Week.
Outreach
– Seek out resources and opportunities to provide support
(financial, in-kind services, advice) to Lowcountry older
adults who need assistance to age-in-place successfully.
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Code of Conduct
Members of
the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition are committed to
carrying out the Coalition’s Mission, Vision, and
Initiatives. Therefore, each member of the Coalition agrees
to observe and maintain the following standards of conduct
in dealing with older adults, their caregivers and their
families.
The Coalition members are committed to:
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Treating all older adults, their caregivers, families
and friends with respect and dignity
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Conducting themselves with honesty and integrity
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Taking
appropriate measures to maintain competence in their
profession
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Protecting privacy and confidentiality
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Assuring that any product/service offered is appropriate
and consistent with needs
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Taking
responsibility to report any suspected abuse or
violation of the Code of Conduct to a member of the
Membership or Executive Committees.
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South Carolina
Aging In Place Coalition
50 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-1389 |
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