The Greater Bradford Senior Activity Center hosted the first of two Elder Law Day events that will be held in McKean County this year.

The event was held Wednesday at the center on Campus Drive in Bradford.

It was sponsored by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, the McKean County Collaborative Board, the Office of the Attorney General and the LINK to Aging and Disabilities.  The event was coordinated by District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer and Department of Human Services Director Lee Sizemore to address scams that target the elderly and estate planning.

Organizers said the program was well attended.

The speakers included Senior Supervisory Special Agent Alan McGill, who gave a presentation on scams that target the elderly with some tips to avoid being a victim; attorney Anthony Clarke, who talked about wills, living wills and powers of attorney; and Paula Fritz Eddy, who talked about ways that people can leave a charitable legacy.  

The next event will be held Nov. 19 at the Kane Senior Center at 100 Fraley St. in Kane.  Speakers will also include attorney Erik Ross, who will talk about estate planning.