Seniors in the Midlands have access to a range of transportation options that support independence, from public buses and ADA-compliant transit to rideshare and volunteer programs.
Category: County Agencies Articles
Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Do you have them? Are they working? Submitted by: Bengie Leverett, Public Fire – Education Officer, Columbia Fire Department … Read more »
Transportation Assistance
Contributed by Frankie Fort, ACT Medical Transport Services Did you know that one-half of Americans 65 and older do… Read more »
Year in Review and Looking Forward
South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health 2015 has been an exciting year for IMPH, and the success… Read more »
SMART911: The Intelligent Way to get the Help you need in an Emergency
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you dialed 911 and were incapable of communicating due to an injury,… Read more »
Don’t Fall Prey to an IRS Scam
submitted by Maryanne Daily, Senior Vice President, Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers,… Read more »
Planning for Healthcare Needs
by Kim Kilday, MBA, MHA People plan their work day, vacations – even grocery shopping trips to maximize coupon savings. Pre-planning… Read more »
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
Medicare Premium, Deductible and Co-Pay Charges for 2011
The basic premium for Medicare Part B will be $115.40 a month in 2011, up from $110.50 in 2010 (a… Read more »
Crime Safety!!
One of the best ways to ensure that you can enjoy your golden years is to live your life cautiously,… Read more »
