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 2017 #MarchforMeals is in full swing!
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March for Meals is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the issue of food instability among seniors, and to provide additional funding for local Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals programs.
At Senior Resources, our 2017 March for Meals campaign includes our March for Meals 5K on March 11. It continues throughout the month of March with our lunchbox campaign, and with special guests invited to deliver Meals on Wheels.
If you would like to purchase a paper lunchbox, spend your lunch break delivering Meals on Wheels, or help us reduce our Meals on Wheels waiting list, visit our website for a list of ways to get involved. March for Meals is also a great opportunity for scout groups, civic organizations, classes or groups of friends and coworkers to get together and give back!
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Join us at Timmerman Trail for the 2017 March for Meals 5K
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We hope you'll lace up your running shoes and join us for the March for Meals 5K on March 11. The March for Meals 5K is a flat, fast course along the scenic Timmerman Trail in Cayce. Your registration will help provide meals to local seniors in need.
Registration is now open through Strictly Running. On-site registration will also be available on the day of the race, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m.
The top male and female finishers will receive "Winner, winner, chicken dinner" engraved plates. The top three winners (male and female) in each age group will receive vintage engraved spoon medals.
There are sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available for this event. Contact Director of Development Daniel Casillas at 803-252-7734 x256 or dcasillas@seniorresourcesinc.org for more information.
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Summit on Aging brought together senior experts
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Senior Resources kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration with a Summit on Aging on February 22. Retirees and caregivers, along with long-term care professionals, social workers and healthcare professionals gathered at the USC Alumni Center to learn more about innovations in caring for the elderly. In breakout sessions, panel discussions and a lunchtime keynote address, national and local experts shared information on topics including financial planning, innovations in hospital care and long-term care, elder abuse, senior drivers and transportation, home design for seniors and more. We are grateful to all the presenters, sponsors, vendors and attendees who helped make this event a success. Stay tuned for information about our next summit in 2018!
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Pam's Point of View:
Summit was just the start of important conversations
 Our Executive Director, Pam Dukes, shares her thoughts on the recent Summit on Aging in this month's blog post. As the Baby Boomer generation reaches their golden years, these conversations will become increasingly important as we work together to both meet the needs of our senior population, and value the contributions they continue to make to our society. |
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Senior Resources is seeking additional Senior Companions
Additional Senior Companions are urgently needed to serve in Richland County! Senior Companions provide friendship and assistance to frail, home-bound seniors, including light housekeeping and meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, and caregiver respite.
 To be eligible, a person must be 55 or older and have an income below $23,760 for a one-person household (medical expenses can be taken into consideration). Candidates must undergo a SLED background check, FBI fingerprinting and also must be physically able to serve frail elderly persons with health limitations.
Senior Companions receive a small stipend, travel reimbursement and secondary insurance. Orientation and monthly training are provided. A real love for the elderly is a must! If you are interested or know somebody who is interested, please contact Sonya Johnson at 252-7734 ext. 245 or Beverly Brandt at 252-7734 ext. 246.
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Stock the Senior Care Pantry!
The Senior Care Pantry we recently established to serve our Meals on Wheels waiting list is running low on the following items:
instant oatmeal
fruit cups (no grapefruit, please)
If you would like to donate any of these items, please bring them to our office at 2817 Millwood Ave. Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We also accept toiletries, paper goods, cleaning items and gift cards.
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Now hiring: Foster Grandparent Coordinator
Senior Resources is seeking a Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator. This is a full-time position that oversees the daily activities of the Foster Grandparent program. For more information and application instructions, visit our website.
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