Press release submitted by the Council On Aging-Nassau
Jeff McDowell, Marketing and Communications Manager
The Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Charles T. Corley visited the Council on Aging’s (COA) Fernandina Beach Senior Center on Friday, Dec. 20. The purpose of the visit was to emphasize to the seniors that their needs and support programs remain a priority to Governor Scott. His visit coincided with the Annual Senior Christmas Party. It was also his birthday and the seniors sang him Happy Birthday.
The Secretary represents the Governor on matters relating to Florida’s elder population and serves as an advocate regarding issues and programs that affect the Department and the elders it serves. The COA receives both funding and oversight from the Department of Elder Affairs.
Appointed by Gov. Scott on August 25th, 2011, Corley’s career in the health and human
services field spans more than 30 years. He has served in the public and private sectors as both a direct service provider and administrator. Prior to his work directing the Department of Elder Affairs, he served the agency as a division director and bureau chief. From 1985-2000, he served at the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and its predecessor agency.
The Secretary represents the Governor on matters relating to Florida’s elder population and serves as an advocate regarding issues and programs that affect the Department and the elders it serves. The COA receives both funding and oversight from the Department of Elder Affairs.
Janice Ancrum, Executive Director of the COA stressed the importance of Corley’s visit to COA’s Senior Center and urged the seniors to ask the secretary some questions.
“This is the gentleman who is an advocate for you,” she stressed to the seniors.
After his remarks, Secretary Corley enjoyed a tap dance recital by the Time Steppers and a visit by Santa Claus who presented him with a large birthday card.
The Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, the highest level of charitable organization. We cheerfully deliver critical services to Nassau County seniors in five categories including Meals on Wheels, COA Transportation, In-Home Care, and Adult Day Health Care, while operating two senior recreation centers. We are funded by donations from private individuals and some government grants.
December 26, 2013 8:48 a.m.
I wish governor Scott would do more to protect Seniors from annuity salespeople, posing as estate planners, who engage in illegal conflicts of interest, where vulnerable adults are key to the sales process.
One lawyer informed me that Florida has very strong elder law, but that it is seldom applied in white collar criminal situations. I wonder why?
I have read that the biggest contributor to political campaigns is Labor Unions, and they give mainly to Democrats. After Labor Unions the biggest contributor is the Financial Services Industry, and they spread it around to both parties. Is this true? See link below.
http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00486217&cycle=2012
Voters everywhere should became aware of whether or not their elected officials are beholden to the Financial Services Industry. It is in everyone’s interest that Financial Service Corporations are kept in check, and held accountable.