A house RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE PICKENS COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE SENIOR CITIZEN AND HOMEBOUND COMMUNITIES OF PICKENS COUNTY.  

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful to the Pickens County Meals on Wheels Organization for their dedication and service to the senior citizen and homebound communities in Pickens County; and

 

Whereas, the Meals on Wheels Organization works with volunteers to provide and deliver meals to homebound individuals and senior citizens within the community. They deliver meals Monday through Friday, not only providing a daily meal, but daily human connection, helping to combat the effects of hunger, loneliness, and isolation; and

 

Whereas, Pickens County Meals on Wheels strives to provide a continuum of care for active, aging, and homebound individuals by providing them and their families with the services that they need, ensuring that they are valued members of the Pickens community; and

 

Whereas, Pickens County Meals on Wheels understands that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important. Along with the South Carolina Department on Aging, through the Appalachian Council of Governments, they have established the Young at Heart Dining and Activity Center, where seniors are able to dine for lunch, socialize, and participate in a variety of activities, such as structured fitness, exercise, recreation, and educational and nutritional programs, helping them to lead and maintain balanced lives; and

 

Whereas, Pickens County Meals on Wheels also works alongside the Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging-Brain Health Club, to meet the social and emotional needs of adults with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while also providing meaningful resources and support for their caregivers. This program provides a safe, loving environment outside the home for the well-being of each participant, allowing them to participate in activities and socialization opportunities. They offer a variety of activities that are designed to socially, creatively, intellectually, physically, and spiritually stimulate the participants' bodies and minds. The program's many activities include group singing, arts and crafts, community service projects, reminiscing, exercise, games, puzzles, and socialization activities. This program also provides respite for caregivers, offering them personal time away during the day to rest and take care of personal concerns. Additionally, this program can provide information regarding available community care and resources, Alzheimer's information, and caregiver education; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the work that the Pickens County Meals on Wheels Organization does to better the quality of life for the senior citizens and homebound individuals in their community. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize the Pickens County Meals on Wheels Organization for their many years of service and commitment to the senior citizen and homebound communities of Pickens County.

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