SPECIAL NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
Changes in Social Security Payments
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New: From now through June 21st, the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging is accepting nominations to the Advisory Council on Aging. (small pdf)
For the latest information on how to protect your Identity following the Cyber Attack of the South Carolina Department of Revenue, click here.
Assistance for SENIORS in Accessing Identity Protection Services:
Press Release (May 7, 2013) State Respite Plan to be Unveiled on Wednesday
Alert: Universal Health Care Plan Terminations Information
The Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging, Alzheimer's Recource Coordination Center, is pleased to announce a solicitation for Alzheimer's services program grants for the year beginning July 1, 2013.
Find out more about the -> "Face of Aging" Tour <-
Other Recent Topics
Applications for the 2012 Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Grants for Respite and Educational Programs
PIP Update
PIP Funding Cycle – The revised Permanent Improvement Project (PIP) application for 2013 is available now. Applications will be taken during February. The LGOA review team will start making site visits to evaluate proposals in March. Any inquiries regarding PIP should be made to Gerry Dickinson at gdickinson@aging.sc.gov.
Learn how to protect yourself or a loved one from senior fraud.
Programs within the Office on Aging
SCAccess - searchable database of services in South Carolina
Medicare and SHIP - health insurance options for the elderly
Ombudsman - for residents of long-term care facilites
BGTIME.org - an online community forum specially designed for senior citizens in South Carolina
Health and Safety - tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Family Caregiver Support Program - offering help to caregivers
Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center - helping individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease
Brochures - Several popular brochures are available for download