FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2023

 Media Contact:
Susan Hancock                                  Maureen Bergmueller
Abshire Public Relations                  Senior Citizens Inc.
912.844.9549                                        912-236-0363
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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Senior CitizensInc. (SCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people age successfully received a grant from the Jack Golden Fund of The Savannah Community Foundation to provide post-operative care for older adults that included in-home care and home delivered meals.

The purpose of the grant was to determine if immediate post-operative support would reduce rehospitalization for older adults. Care and meals were provided for two weeks by SCI at no charge to older adults with little or no family support upon leaving the hospital.

“When an older adult is discharged from the hospital, they may need assistance with their post-discharge care such as preparing meals, getting to medical appointments, or other daily living activities. These details can be vital in keeping them on the path to recovery,” said Patti Lyons, SCI president. “Fortunately, because of this grant, we were able to help older adults in Chatham County and show that this type of care directly affects successful recovery. Best of all, it gave them and their family members peace of mind.” 

ABOUT SCI

Senior Citizens Inc. (SCI) has been helping people in coastal Georgia age successfully since 1959 through a variety of programs including Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and personal assistance, Adult Day Health Centers, The Learning Center, Private Services, and much more. Recognized as a national leader in providing services for older adults, SCI supports more than 10,000 older adults each year regardless of income. To learn more about SCI and its services, please visit www.seniorcitizensinc.org or call 912-236-0363.