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 The Director’s Corner 

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Help us help Seniors in Charleston!

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Donna Cook

Thank you for supporting our mission and allowing me to lead this super team during the crazy pandemic years!

 

Donna Cook, Executive Director | Charleston Area Seniors

CASC Updates

Meals on Wheels (MOW)

America’s seniors are lonely. And, as a nation, we’ve allowed them to fall into the shadows. Families are living farther away and neighbors are more strangers than ever before. We all have the power to help change that.

That’s why Meals on Wheels America, along with celebrity supporters, has launched the #RespectYourElders campaign to garner support for America’s aging population and raise awareness for the importance of honoring seniors nationwide.  

Excerpted from: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

The Benefits of CASC Life

One of the many benefits of living in a senior living community is the sense of belonging and friendship that residents experience.

Living in isolation, alone at home, does little to prevent depression. The community environment of assisted and independent living communities provides daily opportunities for socialization, education, exercise and physical activity, recreation, and relationships.

This lifestyle encourages seniors to enjoy life and provides companionship, support, and connections with other people who share many of the same experiences, helping to prevent depression.

And for some of our CASC activities, check out our Monthly Calendar of Events!

CASC Monthly Calendar of Activities (Click Here)

Three Social Security Online Musts

It has never been easier to do business with us online. Often, there is no need to call or visit an office. Here are three of our webpages that can make your clients’ lives easier:

  1. They can create or sign into their personal my Social Security account to instantly verify their earnings, get future benefit estimates, or a benefit verification letter, and more, at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.
  2. Is your client ready to apply for retirement benefits? They can complete and submit their online application in as little as 15 minutes at www.ssa.gov/retirement.
  3. Our blog is the place to go for Social Security news. Encourage your clients to visit blog.ssa.gov and subscribe today.

Our online resources don’t end there. If your clients’ needs aren’t listed above, visit us at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices.

DON’T Fall Victim to a Scam

If you are a victim of a scam, don’t  feel embarrassed. Anyone can become a victim of fraud. The important thing is to report the scam immediately. Advise your clients to:

  • Stop communications with the scammer.
  • Notify financial institutions and protect their accounts.
  • Contact local law enforcement and file a police report.
  • File a complaint with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov and on the FTC website at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
  • Report Social Security-related scams to our Office of the Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov.
  • Retain financial transaction information and records of all communications with the scammer.

Please share this information with your friends so they can help their friends, family, and community.

Resources: ssa.gov/news/newsletter/

SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS!

Ansonborough House

Located In the heart of the Historic District in downtown Charleston

Community Support Services

Links to all local and state agencies for senior adults

Emergency Food Services

There is great need in the Charleston area for our senior population.

News and Articles

Aug
01

Get Your Morning Stretch On!

EVENT FREE presented by https://seniorplanet.org/event/morning-stretch-4/2022-08-01/ Date & Time Monday August 1, 2022 10:00AM ET / 9:00AM CT / 8:00AM MT / 7:00AM PT Location Online Description Stretching and breathing exercises have shown to reduce anxiety and…

Jul
04

Exercises for Mature Driver Safety

You might think that driving a car doesn’t require much physical activity. After all, you’re sitting down! But drivers need to be in good physical shape to remain alert and safe behind the wheel. The Hartford…

Oct
06

Plan ahead You need to carry out necessary research about the airport, the flight you are taking, and get all the help you need. You should at least contact the airline to find out the…

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