Chatham County Department of Social Services - Adult Services in collaboration with Council on Aging and Chatham Health Alliance presents our annual "Senior Resource Fair": in honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, join us for food, music and fun! You'll meet providers in our community looking to assist Chatham's aging population with in-home care, home maintenance, facility placement, food assistance, housekeeping, utility assistance and much more... Community partners attending: DSS Food & Nutrition Services, DSS Adult Medicaid, Liberty Home Care, Cap Telephone, Bio-One, Gentiva Hospice, Chatham County Health Department, Caring Transitions, Siler City Police Department, Chatham County Sheriff's Office, Alignment Healthcare, and Central Piedmont Community Action

Chatham County Senior Resource Fair

Name: Chatham County Senior Resource Fair
Start: 2023-06-07
End: 2023-06-07
Location: Western Chatham Senior Center

PITTSBORO, NC— In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Chatham County Department of Social Services, in partnership with the Chatham County Council on Aging, and Chatham Health Alliance, invites the community to a Senior Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Western Chatham Senior Center in Siler City. The event will cover the serious topic of learning about the signs of self-neglect and prevention, and it will also include fun activities, food, and music.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Western Chatham Senior Center
112 Village Lake Road, Siler City NC 27344

WHO: Chatham County Department of Social Services – Adult Services Unit

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Self-neglect is one of the most common forms of elder abuse. It occurs when an older adult intentionally or unintentionally does not meet their essential needs. These needs include food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and medical care. The goal in Adult Services is to combat self-neglect by significantly reducing isolation and the loss of social connections or support systems.

At their May 15th meeting, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners declared the period between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day (May 14 – June 18) as Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse and Exploitation Awareness Month. Elder Abuse Awareness is recognized annually in North Carolina, and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized on June 16th nationally.

Event attendees can obtain information about the impact of self-neglect on older adults, prevention, as well as access to several community agencies and resources such as Caring Transitions, Bio-One, Liberty Home Care, Gentiva Hospice, Adult Medicaid, PACE, CORA, and Central Piedmont Community Action to name a few. Free goodie bags, hot dogs, desserts, beverages, and chips will be available to attendees, while supplies last. Agency vendors will be set up indoors.

Transportation can be provided with pick-up from a central location in Pittsboro for seniors in need at no cost. For more information about the event or to schedule transportation, individuals may contact Janelle Lewis at (919) 642-6946.