SC Dept. on Aging's SHIP hosts Talk Medicare Thursdays webinar tomorrow. Free for SC residents, it covers Medicare options from home. Contact SCSHIP at 1-800-868-9095, M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit https://t.co/4U5TLJLdoM for details.

Everything you eat and drink matters. Find a healthy eating style that reflects your preferences, culture and traditions. The right mix can help you to be healthier now and later in life. Learn how you can obtain healthy recipes at https://t.co/n4KnLUPwGq #nourishtoflourishsc

We are hiring a Dementia Care Specialist for the Caregiver and Alzheimer's Resource Division in the Lower Savannah Region. This role helps SC residents with suspected or diagnosed dementia and their families through outreach and support. Apply ➡️ https://t.co/5ctnOEcTuq

SC Dept. on Aging’s Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Resource Div. seeks input from unpaid SC caregivers to assess respite care services' availability & effectiveness for all caregivers, regardless of care recipient’s condition. Survey: https://t.co/QjJpTxbnbH

To lower the risk of malnutrition, we encourage eating high-protein and high-energy foods such as nuts, peanut butter, eggs, meats, seafood, beans and lentils, tofu and tempeh, quinoa, and dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt). #nourishtoflourishsc

Meet Know Your Zone Bear! She’s got maps, routes, and a heart full of helpful tips to make sure you know where to go before the storm rolls in. Find your zone today: https://t.co/l6FHQbXoTs #KnowYourZoneBear #HurricaneSeason #StormSmartBear #CareBearDay

Senior centers are community hubs where older adults find friendship, purpose, volunteering, and connection. In SC there are 10 regional Area Agencies on Aging that can link you to local centers. Contact your AAA today!

Tomorrow we are having a Senior P.R.E.P. event at the Bennettsville Community Center. We encourage older adults, those 18 & older with a disability, and community members from Marlboro County to visit the event and speak with officials about emergency preparedness.

Food insecurity and malnutrition among older adults are pressing public health concerns that significantly impact health, independence, and quality of life. However, various resources and programs are available to address these challenges. More — https://t.co/DEAQTfWjvm

Let's move from awareness to action by checking on our aging loved ones! Start a conversation, ask questions, and observe. Make sure to speak with a Physician and a Dietitian and check out this self-assessment questionnaire. https://t.co/wBGxSGk3PS #nourishtoflourishsc

Governor McMaster has declared Sept. 8-12 Malnutrition Awareness Week. It is important to recognize that proper nutrition can play a significant role in preventing chronic diseases. Like &Share our Nourish to Flourish SC posts. #nourishtoflourishsc

It's Malnutrition Awareness Week! Malnutrition: not just lack of food, but imbalanced nutrients. For seniors, it risks immunity, muscle loss, falls, hospitalization. Good news: awareness, screening, nutrition care can prevent/treat it.

Did you know prevention of malnutrition improves quality of life, length of recovery, saves lives and reduces health care cost? #nourishtoflourishsc

Many malnutrition cases in older adults go undetected due to subtle signs, hard-to-recognize at-risk individuals, and symptoms resembling normal aging. Learn more at https://t.co/55q3ObzfQp https://t.co/xM6fL0T90W #nourishtoflourishsc

Malnutrition can have severe negative health effects on our aging community. Increased awareness will help reduce the health effects of malnutrition. #nourishtoflourishsc

SCDOA is having a Senior P.R.E.P. event on September 9 at the Bennettsville Community Center. We encourage older adults, those 18 & older with a disability, and community members from Marlboro County to visit the event and speak with officials about emergency preparedness.

Observation and knowing what to look for is key to helping combat malnutrition in our aging community. The Nourish to Flourish malnutrition awareness initiative provides resources to educate everyone on the signs. #nourishtoflourishsc

Poor nutrition and eating problems can put you at risk of being malnourished. Malnutrition threatens your health and your ability to recover from injuries or illnesses. Learn the symptoms and when you need to address them at https://t.co/Kzlt9oidC9 #nourishtoflourishsc

Increasing the awareness of Malnutrition among our South Carolina aging community is vital to help them age in place. Malnutrition is prevalent among those living in the community or residential care. #nourishtoflourishsc

Did you know we offer speaking engagements? Scan the QR code or fill out our online form — https://t.co/STMyAolUtC Want to learn more about the programs and initiatives our agency offers? — https://t.co/GTyxNsmrVM