Chester County Senior Services
Senior Services Inc. of Chester County is a Non-Profit 501 (c) (3)organization established in 1973 for the purpose of “providing, fostering, encouraging, promoting, and developing activity, recreation, social fellowship, education, personal counseling, vocational counseling, and health services among older persons.”
Though the original purpose of the agency was to primarily provide services to older adults, the agency has evolved over the years to provide services not only to older adults but to a wider range of Chester County residents. However, the original intent of the organization’s establishment is still accomplished through present agency managed programs and partnerships with other organizations serving Chester County’s older adults.
Personal Response System (Phillips Lifeline)
Senior Services Inc. of Chester County helps seniors to continue to live independently.
Offers seniors the Philips Lifeline Service giving them access to help at the push of a button.
Senior Services Inc. of Chester County offers Philips Lifeline, the leading medical alert service in the industry to seniors in the Chester County community. Philips Lifeline is a medical alert service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. For a little more than a dollar a day, seniors throughout the community can purchase the Lifeline Service through the Senior Services.
“By offering Philips Lifeline, we give seniors in our community a meaningful and needed service, allowing them to have the confidence to continue to live in the homes they love, knowing that help is available at a push of a button.”
On average, one of every three adults over age 65 falls each year, making falls the most common cause of death or injury in the home —creating real concern for seniors and their loved ones. By offering the Philips Lifeline Service, we are able to provide seniors with help at the push of a button.
For more information, about the Philips Lifeline Service, Contact Terry Green, Program Manager at 803-385-3838 ext. 28 or by email to ssicc1@truvista.net
Senior Companion Program
You know how much you value independence in your life. Now you can help others stay independent too.
If you're 60 or older and want to share your experience and compassion, you have what it takes to be a Senior Companion. By becoming a companion to a frail person, you help that person stay in their own home. Whether you're giving families or professional caregivers much needed time off, running errands, or simple being a friend, you'll make a difference that strengthens and helps preserve an individual's independence. And you'll join with thousands of others to help control the rising costs of health care.
Senior Companions in Chester County are stipend volunteers who serve 20 hours weekly in assisting and providing supervision, companionship, light housekeeping, laundry, monitor medications, shopping errands, and meal preparation.
And remember: When you volunteer, you're not just helping others - you're helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus, studies show that volunteering helps you live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life.
So get involved, and join Senior Companions today!
For more information, about the Senior Companion Program, Contact Tiera Lewis, Program Manager at 803-385-3838 ext. 27 or by email to scpchester@truvista.net
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Contact Info
1197 Armory Road
PO Box 1109
Chester, SC 29706
Toll Free: 1-800-243-0732
Phone: 803-385-3838
Fax: 803-385-3810