Senior Issues Group
Identifying and addressing issues in our aging populationDid you know seniors age 60 and above make up over 25% of the Upstate’s population? Considering SC is a top retirement destination, it is important that the Upstate identify and address issues our aging population may face. Three primary barriers to seniors living to their full potential have been identified: home needs (minor repairs, lawn care, etc.), food access, and transportation.
Who: Senior services providers, senior citizens, interested community stakeholders
What: Workshops to educate and raise awareness for senior needs
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Check out Program and Events Coordinator Justine Allen’s interviews with those serving the Upstate senior population:
Andrea Smith, Executive Director/CEO, Senior Action
Tim Womack, Aging Services Director, SC Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
James Bennett, General Manager and Owner, Upstate Home Health Care Solutions
Vee Daniel, President, Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
2020 Workshops
September 29th: Seniors and Technology
Click here for the presentation
Watch a video of the meeting here
August 27: Emma McGraw Myers, AARP South Carolina
Click here for her presentation
Watch a video of the meeting here
TATT has created an interactive map that highlights the senior services available for upstate residents.