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Your Mental Health Journey
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you’re not alone. Learn the warning signs and where to find support from NAMI S
SCEDP Spotlight
The South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program (SCEDP) joins with Rachell Johnson to highlight the work of the South Carolina Assistive… Read more »
PACE – Affordable, Accountable, and All-Inclusive
PACE-Affordable, Accountable, and All-inclusive A Benefit Plan Focused on Your Health Long-Term A recent poll released by The AP-NORC Center for… Read more »
Aid and Attendance Benefits
What is Aid and Attendance (A&A) A VA compensation or pension benefit awarded to a veteran determined to be in… Read more »
Changes in Medicare Part A and Part B for 2017
SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, is available to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to help them understand… Read more »
SSNRI: Social Security Removal Initiative
submitted by Kim Reyes, Benefits Counselor, Appalachian Council of Governments Your Medicare numbers will be changing in the future…. Read more »
Elder Abuse: Facts, Figures and Prevention
The Administration on Aging defines Elder Abuse as “a general term referring to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by… Read more »
Parking for Persons with Disabilities
Source: SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) Parking in Spaces Designated for Persons with Disabilities Persons with Disabilities South Carolina… Read more »
Turning 65 and Enrolling in Medicare
by Loretta Hartzell, Hartzell & Associates The government is giving you a birthday gift when you turn 65; it’s… Read more »


