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| For older adults who need it, we conduct a thorough exploration of individual need, ability and resources in order to help each older adult and/or family caregiver set realistic goals for improving quality of life, promoting well-being and solving problems. |
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| Provide services for at least four (4) hours per day in a community setting to support personal independence for older adults who can not otherwise live outside a care providing facility. |
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| Assist older individuals in seeking employment on a full-time or part-time basis. |
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| A daily telephopne call at a prearranged time to and from persons 60 and older who live alone and are at risk. |
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| Coordinate flu shot clinics, blood pressure, hearing, and other health related screenings. |
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| Coordinate and provide insurance counseling for Medicare and Medicaid. Assist with obtaining information for filing for assistance with Medicaid and other entitlement programs. |
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| Opportunities abound for for people of all ages. Volunteer service ranges from delivering meals to the homebound, board and committee work, to consulting on the agency's many programs and operations. |
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| Provide light housework on a weekly basis to clients who are physically unable to care for themselves. |
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Home Delivered Meals are hot, nourishing meals carried each weekday around noon by
trained volunteers to the homebound. And for people in remote areas, Shelf Stable
Meals (non-perishable) are available. For information on Home-Delivered Meals, call 803-637-5326. |
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A Congregate Dining program is offered at the Edgefield Senior Center where participants have lunch, and socialize through recreational and educational
activities. For information on the Congregate Dining program, call 803-637-5326. |
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| Provide staffing for eight (8) recycling centers in Edgefield County through a contract with Edgefield County. ECSCC employs the individuals to work at these centers. |
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