Strategic Spartanburg

The following were suggested by the taskforce for Goal 3:

Transportation:
Independent Transportation Network (Portland, Maine) – Currently being replicated in Charleston, SC. Based on the use of individual cars, privately-funded, monthly accounts, sliding fee scales, gift certificates, and both paid and volunteer drivers.
Neighbor Driver Programs – Central funding source with invoices given to seniors allowing them to “pay” neighbors or friends to drive them.

Healthcare:
Seattle Wellness Program
ARK Adult Day Care Program
Caregiver Support Modules from Duke University
Community Case Management – Care Connection (Spartanburg)
Chronic Illness Management – CareSouth Chronic Care Path Model (Hartsville, SC)
Medication Assistance – Aiken Medication Assistance Program (Lower Savannah Council of Governments)
Mental Health – Newberry Hospital Outpatient Day Gero-Psych Program
Life-Long Learning Institute – Model in North Carolina, Furman University
Elder Hostel Programs – National organization offering international programs/classes for seniors 55 and older.
Continuum of Care – Alexian Brothers Model, Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Advocacy:
Public Awareness – Marketing Campaign, “Adopt-A-Senior” Program
Senior Coalition – Lowcountry Senior Center
Legislation – Representative on County Council, Chamber, Arts Council from Senior Perspective, Alternative to “Silver-Haired Legislature” for Senior Service Providers
Financing – Mileage Passed (Horry County Council on Aging as model).

Other:
Senior Involvement – Lifelong Learning Program, RSVP, Extending SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives)
Seniors Mentoring Seniors
Senior-Friendly Community Models – Urban Land Institute, ICMA (International County/City Management Association): “Creating a Regulatory Blueprint for Healthy Community Design”, SAGE Institute research.
Alexian Brothers Model
Community Services – Home Assessment for Senior-Readiness, HouseCalls***, MD to You Model***, Overnight Respite Programs such as new program in Yemmassee, SC.