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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, 2008.
Pictured from
left:
Dick Giffen –
Transportation Committee Co-Chair, Harry Fendrich -
Treasurer, Cheryl Ericson – Membership Committee Co-Chair,
Janet Schumacher – Vice Chairman and Chairman-Elect,
Margaret Agee – Transportation Committee Co-Chair, Paul
Franklin – Chairman, Maureen Maguire - Education Committee
Co-chair, Barbara Franklin – Education Committee Co-Chair
and David Heilman – Membership Committee Co-chair. |
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The South Carolina Aging In Place Coalition
Current Initiatives
Transportation
–Support ITN/CharlestonTrident (Independent Transportation
Network) by volunteering as drivers, encouraging donation of
office supplies/equipment, used automobiles and encouraging
other organizations and individuals to volunteer.
SCAIP
Participants have committed to provide at least 500 rides or
equivalent volunteer assistance over a twelve month
period.
Education
– Provide information about how to age in place and the wide
range of resources that are available in the community.
Through the Coalition’s education “arm” -
AGING IN PLACE CONNECTIONS
– programs are offered free of charge to civic, community,
church and professional groups.
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
147 Wappoo Creek Dr., Ste. 105
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2218 |
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