Upper Savannah Aging Staff Attends Outreach Events Across Region
Reaching the Region has been a major focus for the Upper Savannah COG Aging Program’s staff as it educates the public about services available.
Just last week, staff spoke to the Women’s Catholic Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Greenwood and attended Senior Celebration Day at Red Bank Baptist Church in Saluda.
“Seniors access our services by reaching out to our office,” USCOG Aging Division Director Peggy Merritt said. “To ensure that the community is aware of the types of services we provide, we welcome opportunities to attend all types of community events. If you would like staff to attend your community or church event, please contact Christy Stroud at cstroud@uppersavannah.com.”
Upper Savannah Information and Referral Specialist Langley Richardson attended both events last week.
“I am pleased with the turnout of both events,” she said. “We are always happy to attend any community events, whether big or small. We enjoy connecting with the residents of each county. And also connecting with community members and partners.
“We are all working together to help provide resources and support. Our goal is to bring services and people together,” Richardson added.
Services available include group dining, home-delivered meals, transportation, home care, personal care, respite care, legal services, family caregiver support, Medicare counseling, Ombudsman services and more for eligible seniors.
There are several more upcoming events which staff will attend, including outreach at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenwood April 24, a visit to the Laurens Senior Center April 29, participation in Senior Day at the state fairgrounds in Columbia May 1, GLEAMNS Community Action Day at Piedmont Technical College May 16, a caregiver event at New Journey Church in Greenwood May 19, a visit to Renaissance Senior Living in Due West June 26, and Veteran’s Appreciation Day at the Greenwood County Veteran’s Office July 16.