Supporting Seniors
Community Care Council Priorities
2008-2009 Supporting Seniors
Chairman: Thoyd Warren
Vice Chair: Claire Shell
Staff Support: Janis Gardner
Goal: Insure that older persons enjoy economic, physical and social well being
Definition Focus: Our focus will be adults age 55 and above who can not help themselves, starting with the most needy and including those who “fall between the cracks.”
Major barriers: Fixed/limited income Lack of services- especially in rural communities Lack of awareness-No one place/person to seek services
Hope: Seniors in Kershaw County will enjoy a quality of life that meets their needs through a wide continuum of services and living environments
Emphasis: Volunteerism
Seniors helping seniors
Youth community services
Home repair projects
Priorities:
Education/Awareness
Retirement Planning and Financing
Healthcare and other services
Safety/Peace of Mind
Protection from predatory lenders
Transportation/Access to Services
Bringing individuals to services
Bringing services to individuals
In Home Services (Aging in place)
Community Centers
Home Repairs
Caregivers(Family)
Church and Community Outreach Services
Reaching all areas of the community
Filling gaps for those who “fall between the cracks”
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