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Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission's Aging Program is a special purpose district whose mission is to improve the quality of life of older adults throughout Lexington County through creative, meaningful, life enriching experiences. This is done through the provision of program services, facilities, and education. Some programs and services may depend on available funds, an individual's severity of need, and the geographic location of the individual. Low and no-cost services are available. 

We provide Aging Life Care Management services. We assess our clients’ needs, educate them and their caregivers as to the best ways to meet these needs, connect them to resources, and provide on-going advocacy and Care Management services if requested. 

The Area Agency on Aging identifies the needs of seniors and disabled persons and existing services available. The Area Agency on Aging prepares a plan to meet these needs of the senior population. Whereas the ADRC will link the disabled person to the local resources available. The AAA and ADRC staff work with federal, state, and local officials, service providers, volunteers, and the private sector to encourage new services. Lowcountry AAA/ ADRC staff members are dedicated to improving the lives of the senior and disabled populations. Our staff is available to speak to community groups about the programs available.

Lowcountry Food Bank serves more than 200,000 people who experience food insecurity every year through our solid relationships with 240+ partner agencies -- a network of food pantries, on-site meal programs, school programs, senior programs, veterans' groups, and shelters. We provide our partners with fresh fruits and vegetables, shelf-stable food, equipment, nutrition materials, and food safety training. 

Volunteer opportunities are also available for a wide range of activities. 

Our mobile farmers market sources from hundreds of farmers and operates on a biweekly schedule and has stops throughout the Charleston area. The market offers a sliding scale pricing system and anyone paying with SNAP/EBT gets $15 free produce with a $5 purchase. 

GroceryRx is a free 12-week long nutrition and cooking program with topics that vary each week. Eligibility criteria for a class is a positive screen for food insecurity and diagnosis of chronic, diet-related illness. While in class, participants receive fresh grocery deliveries to their home or via our mobile market. A physicians referral and recent lab work is required for participation. 

We are a comprehensive resource for those in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. The Lower Savannah Council of Governments  helps develop, write and administer grants; provides research and data for planning and decision-making; offers access to the Aging, Disability & Transportation Resource Center and coordinates the region’s workforce development programs.

the McCormick County Senior Center offers a vibrant and inclusive community space for citizens age 60-plus. Our center provides a wide range of engaging activities and events tailored to the interests and needs of our senior community.  Our daily program for seniors includes morning coffee and conversation, organized activities and dining in our cafe. 

The overall mission of the Orangeburg County Council on Aging is to provide a system of coordinated and comprehensive services to enable older persons in Orangeburg County to continue to maintain their independence. 

Our Mother's Voice provides information to empower individuals and families to advocate for appropriate and high-quality care and services when they need long-term care for themselves or loved ones.  We focus primarily on Quality of Life, Quality of Care, Resident Rights, and how to advocate within the service delivery system and the regulatory system.  We provide online information and in-person presentations for a wide variety of audiences.

We are the only community health center in the nation also designated as an Area Agency on Aging and an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) by the State of South Carolina, the Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Called Vantage Point, we are the first place to get accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life-related to aging or living with a disability.

Respite Care Charleston is a nonprofit organization providing support and services for families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.  Services include half-day memory care (respite), caregiver support groups, one-on-one caregiver consultations, education and referrals, and programs for those with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia.  

Many RCC services are offered at no cost, and scholarships are available to ensure no family is denied support due to financial constraints.

To ensure accessibility, services are offered at several locations in Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, North Charleston, James Island and Johns Island.

Reverse magazine is for adults experiencing the role reversal that often occurs when caring for aging parents. Reverse is the resource caregivers need to navigate that stressful role. Our content and podcast episodes provide pertinent, credible, and timely information to guide and assist caregivers on topics such as elder law, caregiver support, senior living options and so much more. 

Reverse takes a proactive approach to helping caregivers and seniors on their journey, with the intention of helping them avoid costly mistakes, encouraging self-advocacy, and directing them to critical resources and information that seem to get buried in the information overload that is the internet. Articles written by senior care professionals who share their expertise and knowledge. In podcast interviews, we ask them the questions we know you're asking. 

The Navigating in Reverse is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, and most podcast platforms. Subscribe and never miss an episode!

Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging, serve as a forum of governments, advocating a regional vision through identification of opportunities, effective courses of action, and appropriate resources essential to enable local governments to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter Counties.

Through the generosity of South Carolina veterinarians, SCVets Care has stepped up to provide vaccinations, spay and neuter services,  diagnostic services and much more to senior citizen pets. We are unable to supply food. We do require an estimate of services needed which can be emailed to us at info@scav.org. If you are a senior citizen, disabled, or a caregiver of a senior or disabled adult, and their pet is in need of veterinary care, please reach out to us to help with your pets health needs. 

Scutta Advocacy Group provides professional advocacy and concierge life care management for seniors and those challenged by illness or disability. With wisdom, integrity, and compassion, we consider the complete lives of our clients, including medical advocacy, environmental, financial advocacy, and emotional well-being. 

Our Nurse Advocates (RN) and Physician Assistant Advocates are teamed with Certified Senior Advisors and others to gracefully provide these services. 

Scutta Advocacy provides care management for seniors and individuals with disabilities. We are independent, knowledgeable, objective, and reliable. 

We provide general advocacy, medical advocacy, financial advocacy, environmental advocacy, and emotional well being advocacy. 

We provide a regional distribution warehouse and branches that supply food and grocery items to charitable agencies that assist people in need. We provide training, technical assistance and hunger education to our partner agencies. 

We are the only full placement service that can assist with Medicaid placements for assisted living and skilled care!

Full Service Placement Assistance - Whether you are thinking about assisted living, dementia care, independent senior living or skilled nursing, we can help you identify the right level of care and find the best community that fits the needs of your loved one.  This is a no cost service to you.  It's about what matters most to you and your family, current and future care, personal preferences, location and budget.  We arrange the visits at your chosen communities, personally accompany you on tours, and coach you to ask the right questions.  We track the communities compliance with state regulations.  You don't have to do this alone!

Elder Care Consulting - There is so much going on.  You are trying to balance family, work, and supporting a loved one.  We can assist with cutting through the never-ending options, anecdotes, and advice.  We help you sort through all of it, create a realistic step-by-step plan to navigate the many decisions you will face, and help you access appropriate, vetted resources.  Bringing in home care, putting a plan of care in place so you aren't dealing in a crisis.  Need someone to be your loved ones care advocate as the adult children are out of town or out of state?  We can be that extension and extra hands and eyes for your loved one while they are in the hospital or rehab.

Senior Care Authority provides NO COST placement services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care as well as skilled nursing placement and eldercare consulting. 

We offer NO COST placement services which include Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's/Dementia placement services. Our Certified Senior Advisor® will guide you through finding the best senior living options based on your loved one's individual needs and budget, and we will accompany you on tours of the selected communities.

Additionally, we offer fee based eldercare consulting services. Eldercare consulting can includes facilitating essential conversations with family members to identify necessary resources. There is no cost for an initial consultation. 

We also offer "Beyond Driving With Dignity", an enhanced self assessment to help older adults determine when it is time to retire from driving.

 

Senior Resources is a non-profit organization that coordinates services, provides resources and encourages the personal choices that allow Midland's area senior citizens to remain independent. Services include meal opportunities (home-delivered meals and group dining meals) and wellness centers (senior centers). Volunteer opportunities are available each weekday for Meals on Wheels.  Low and no-cost services are available. 

For more than 50 years, SENIOR Solutions has proudly served Upstate seniors and their families. We offer Senior Centers, Adult Day Care, Transportation, Assisted Living, Insurance Services, and Group Dining. Our mission every day is to enable seniors to live independently and get the essential care they need within the Upstate community. 

Sharing Hope Healthcare, Inc. was founded in February 2024 with a mission to help as many individuals as possible to live healthier lives through our educational workshops, outreach, and programs tailored to assisting vulnerable individuals with in-home care, transportation, companion care, sitter services, and more. 

Sumter Senior Services is a non-profit organization designated as the focal point for aging services in Sumter County for programs, services, information and advocacy for older adults. The mission is to provide opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional wellness which support independence and enrich the quality of life for older adults. 

Services include meal opportunities (home-delivered meals and group dining meals) and senior centers.  Low and no-cost services are available.  Volunteer opportunities (AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP) are available each weekday.   

The Carolinas Center (TCC) is the association for the hospice and end of life industry throughout North & South Carolina. Since its inception in 1977, TCC has been a powerful advocate and leading voice for the industry. TCC's extensive educational offerings, technical assistance and discipline-specific newsletters are known nationally for their excellence.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates and funds services for residents with various severe, lifelong disabilities. Populations served include individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities.