There is no denying that each of us owes our service men and
women an unpayable debt. Too often we see them returning home with special
needs or developing needs as the years progress. It is for this reason that
Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI) began the Veterans Fund.
The Veterans Fund serves veterans who need assistance living
at home regardless of their age. This can be a hot lunch; assistance with
bathing; or someone to clean house, do laundry, run errands or just be a
companion. SCI has used the fund to pay for a Geriatric Care Manager who worked
with a Vietnam War veteran to get the veterans’ assistance he needed to pay his
bills and arranged for long-term care in his home. We have provided meals
through our Meals On Wheels program, both ongoing for one veteran and to
another who needed meals as he recovered from surgery. A World War II veteran
has an aide who drives her on errands twice a week – keeping her active and in
control of her own life.
Your time can also make a big difference. You could deliver
meals and spend a few moments just visiting. Would your church group like to
build a ramp so that a veteran with mobility issues can live at home? How about
making special holiday cards letting veterans know they are appreciated? These
are all great ways to say “thank you.”
If you know a veteran who needs assistance, have them call
SCI and ask about the Veterans Fund (if financial need exists) or our private
pay SAGE Services.
For more information, please contact SCI at (912) 236-0363 or visit www.seniorcitizens-inc.org
