State department working to prevent seniors from getting scammed [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Department of Disability and Aging is a department specifically dedicated to helping vulnerable populations. One area of concern is scams targeting senior citizens.

It’s something not only that age group needs to be aware of, but also their caregivers.

Protecting others is at the core of everything Commissioner Brad Turner does. “My daughter has intellectual development of disability, so that’s been very important for me to make sure that I help take care of not only her, but her friends and our community and the folks that we care about. But my parents are aging, and they live here in Tennessee, so combining both of those demographics together has been important to me,” explained Turner.

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Since he was appointed to this role with the DDA, it’s been more than just a job, it’s a calling.

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