The South Carolina Department on Aging is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our state. For the latest information, visit the link below or scroll down for more information from our office.
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Federal and state health agencies, including the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), are closely monitoring the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). If you have questions about COVID-19, DHEC has established a Care Line that can be reached at 1-855-472-3432 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. More information can be accessed by clicking the link above.
As people age, their immune systems change, making it harder for their body to fight off diseases and infection. Many older adults are also more likely to have underlying health conditions that make it harder to cope with and recover from illness, as well. The link above, which will redirect you to the National Council on Aging's website, has helpful information concerning what older adults need to know about the Coronavirus.
The link above provides a printable fact sheet about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), including information on how it is spread, who is at risk, symptoms, and prevention. Also included are services covered by Medicare related to COVID-19 and other valuable resources for seniors and their families.
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