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Additional research shows that senior financial literacy education programs can be effective in producing positive outcomes. Realizing it will take “years, if not decades,” to change the behavior of seniors, Canadian researchers and government officials are collecting evidence to measure the progress of their senior financial literacy and exploitation programs across the nation (CFAC, 2014). Devices to measure short, medium and long term goals include financial capability surveys and administrative data on scam reporting (CFAC, 2014). The Canadian researchers concluded that “educational workshops in which seniors and their adult children participate offer strong potential heighten awareness of both parties and … build knowledge of what …show more content…

Informational distribution with the Homestead Exemption application will allow the program services to reach the At-Risk population referred to in the population funnel. Brochure distribution will also be provided by government and nonprofit social service agencies, community centers and area businesses. External marketing efforts will also be extended through Caregiver support programs based out of hospitals and nonprofit organizations. Interested participants will be instructed to contact the May Dugan Center for registration and provided information on class schedules, locations, and the senior-caregiver alliance philosophy. Introducing the potential participant to the senior-caregiver alliance concept introduces them to the educational program, sets the parameters for attending, and will serve as an opportunity to achieve participant buy-in. This senior-caregiver alliance is unique concept of the educational format. When the senior and their respective caregiver attend the first session the program designers can assume that there is an implicit interest in learning how to increase their financial knowledge. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic and the need to respect an individual’s privacy all individuals will be provided a pilot program handbook describing the concept of this alliance in the …show more content…

The Education & Resource Center (ERC) at MDC has provided community education including Adult Basic Literacy, General Education Development (GED), test preparation, and basic literacy skills to hundreds of individuals each year. The ERC is the only trauma informed educational program in the county which uses the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) trauma-informed guidelines for a classroom. The trauma informed care best practices enables provides a conducive environment for individuals impacted by trauma or victimization. The Senior Community Outreach Program at the May Dugan center has successfully provided socialization activities and health related case management services to senior citizens on the near west side of Cleveland. The program

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