Service Providers

We provide companionship to our aging population and support workforce caregivers who care for our aging population. The organization aims to help older adults to live socially engaged lives that reduces negative outcomes such as loneliness, isolation and depression. These goals are achieved by providing social engagement, volunteer opportunities and intergenerational programming for all seniors. 

FCFB is a volunteer emergency food pantry that aids citizens of Fairfield County.

Interfaith volunteer agency serving seniors 50 and over.

Senior Center offering: Group Dining, Home Delivered Meals, House Keeping, Transportation, Arthritis Exercise, Group Activities, Information and Referral, Telephone Reassurance, Alzheimer's Support Group, and Volunteer Program.

We are an activity center for adults 50 years and up. The Lourie Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for older adults to remain physically fit, socially engaged, intellectually stimulated and independent.

Calhoun County Council on Aging (CCCOA) is a county agency that provides programs and services to promote the well-being of aging persons residing in Calhoun County, SC. Its purpose is to help them maintain their independence, function to the best of their ability, and to inform them of resources, activities and opportunities available in the community.

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.

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.

Neighbor to Neighbor of South Carolina, Inc. (N2N), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, promotes independence, relieves isolation, and connects homebound adults to their community through transportation.  Utilizing volunteer drivers, N2N coordinates transportation to medical related appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, therapy appointments, and many other quality of life destinations.  

N2N is always looking for passionate volunteers in Horry and Georgetown County.  If you or anyone you know is interested, please share N2N with them.

Mailing Address:

PO BOX 3030

Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The South Carolina Chapter serves the entire state through network of offices in Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia and Charleston.

We are here to help, providing reliable information and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Our 24/7 Helpline is available anytime day or night at 800-272-3900. Learn more about our services at http://alz.org/sc.

Next Day Access serves Charleston and all of South Carolina with quality care to create life changing opportunities that allow users to remain at home. Our goal is to help you and your loved ones stay in your home longer and safer by providing wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, vehicle lifts, grab bars, handrails, and more. We are designed to help seniors, the injured, and the disabled to maintain their independence. Our professional and caring staff is ready to help those in need.

SERVICES WE OFFER INCLUDE: Ramps (Purchase & rentals), Grab Bars, Handrails (Interior & exterior), Stairlifts, Pool lfits, Autolifts, Vertical Platform Lifts (porch lifts), Bathroom remodels (Zero barrier showers, ADA/Comfort Height toilets, Rollunder sinks), Door widenings, Home Safety Automation, & more.

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

The mission of the SC Respite Coalition is to expand respite opportunities in South Carolina for families of loved ones with special needs.

The Coalition’s goals are to:

• Educate the public and specific groups about the need for respite care.
• Develop strategies to provide and improve respite services for families.
• Provide support for families and providers through coordinated information resources. 

The SC Respite Coalition is the only entity in the state committed to addressing the needs for respite across the lifespan for all persons caring for a child or adult who has special needs. Lead organizations in the development of the Respite Coalition have been Family Connection of SC, Inc., the Center for Disability Resources at the USC School of Medicine, and the Institute for Families in Society at the University of South Carolina.

          Age causes us to grow older,

                    Time allows us to grow wiser,

                                   and Friendships help us to laugh and enjoy life to the fullest.

Love House Academy's Senior Day Program is designed for retired adults over the age of 60 who are looking for a place to remain healthy in Mind, Body, and Soul.  It is for Lowcountry seniors who seek a reputable local organization to help them enjoy life to its fullest.  Our Senior Day Program is also ideal for seniors who may otherwise be isolated in their home environment.

Love House Academy's Senior Day Program is free and open to the public.  With sites across Beaufort County, seniors have easy access to a program that supports healthy socialization, physical activity, creativity, and soul-strengthening.  We encourage regular attendance, and transportation is available to and from the Day Program.

Participants can expect to be around other people their age who seek the same in a Senior Day Program.  Our services are structured with a simple routine including planned activities and fun adventures.  Our goal is to support seniors in having healthy, active lifestyles and to inspire choices that promote wellness and overall improved quality of life.

Activities include but are not limited to:  Socialization, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Fitness, BINGO, Community Excursions, Monthly Community Fellowships, Shopping, Gardening, Lifelong Learning, and more.

As of April, 2018 we have four Senior Day Program locations (Port Royal, Ladys Island, St. Helena, and Yemassee) and we are building up interest for our fifth location in Seabrook (please let us know if you or someone you know is interested in our Seabrook site and we will keep you informed as to when it will open).

To register, please contact our main office and request an application.  Our main office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm.

Beaufort County has a large number of grandparents raising grandkids.  If you or someone you know is in need of affordable after-school and/or summer care, our Learning Academy services for students (children must be at least five years old) may be a good fit.  The Learning Academy focuses on continual educational opportunities when school is out of session and supports academics, attendance, positive behavior, and healthy choices in mind, body, and soul.  Please see our website for details or call for more information.

About Our Director:

Co-Pastor Theresa Roberts is an influential icon in her Beaufort County community through her outreach ministries and public involvement.  She attentively mentors and supports seniors, children, teens, young adults, and women.  Her passion for seeing lives changed has resulted in the $1-A-Day After School Program, the Love House Learning Academy, the Summer Learning Academy, and the Senior Day Program.  Theresa is by far a trailblazer when it comes to supporting the community and helping to bridge the gap between vulnerable people and accessible services that improve quality of life.

Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging promotes a positive experience of aging for older individuals, the disabled community and their families. Serving Richland, Lexington, Newberry and Fairfield counties.

• Contracts with local council on aging agencies for services.
• Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC) assist the Council of Governments in fulfilling the responsibilities of the AAA/ADRC.
• Majority of Aging Services are federally funded.
• Services provided include the Information Referral & Assistance Program, Family Caregiver Support Program and the I-CARE program.

Dementia Dialogues® is a nationally registered and evidence-informed, intervention program. This 5-module training course is designed to educate community members and caregivers (formal or informal) for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The modules cover valuable information and recommendations including an overview of dementia, strategies for effective communication, understanding the environment and ways to promote independence, addressing challenging behaviors, and creative problem solving. Dementia Dialogues® is offered nationwide by Certified Instructors in-person and virtually, and as a virtual self-guided training at no cost to participants. Dementia Dialogues® is provided through Office of the Study of Aging at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina.

Hospice provider for the greater Columbia and Midlands area.

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.

We serve individuals with spinal cord injuries to assist them in finding resources for their needs, questions, and concerns.

VR prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment.

Project VISION (Volunteers In Service In Our Neighborhoods) is the home repair initiative for the United Way of Aiken County, Inc. Home repairs are provided for low-income, disabled seniors, age 62 year or older. Senior(s) must own their home and currently occupy it.

 Our residents have access to a choice of home health agencies that provide regular personal care assessments. Staff members who are on call 24 hours a day work with residents to tailor plans for all levels of care needed, with services including medication reminders and administration, incontinence care, special nutritional counseling and escort and transfer assistance available if and when needed. Residents also can obtain bathing, dressing and grooming assistance and medication administration as necessary.

Physical, occupational and speech therapies are available on site as conveniences to our residents, who also have access to psychotherapy services. Wellness, walking, balance and exercise classes also are offered on a regular basis.

The right combination of superior care, lifestyle programs, amenities and personalized service offers residents an unrivaled senior living experience at TerraBella Summit. With the senior living options of Assisted Living and our bespoke brand of Memory Care, our community is perfect for area seniors who wish for full access to round-the-clock service and care and want to live a maintenance-free life with mundane chores taken care of for you.

Greater Greenwood United Ministry, established in 1995, is a 501c3 non-profit organization that assists individuals in the community with spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. With the help of a partnership with Christian churches, business, and industries, the Ministry helps individuals move beyond their life or medical crisis to make better life choices that will help them sustain themselves and their families.

We offer a free medical clinic for people without insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. We also offer a monthly mobile Free Medical Clinic for the Saluda area. 

The mission of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to empower individuals with blindness and visual impairment to lead safe, dignified, independent and rewarding lives and to prevent vision loss for adults in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties as well as children in Charleston County Title 1 schools.