COVID-19 vaccines are now available for everyone 12+ and homebound individuals. "Don't wait... vaccinate!"
If you need help finding assisted living, transportation, financial assistance, or other services, please visit GetCareSC.com
During the month of November, the South Carolina Department on Aging would like to celebrate the one in four adults in our state who are family caregivers. Family caregivers provide millions of hours of unpaid care to chronically ill, disabled, and aging adults in order for their family members to remain in their homes.
The Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem (VAGAL) program within the S.C. Department on Aging is looking for new volunteers. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering to advocate for adults 18+ who are served by the program and have been abused, neglected, exploited, or are no longer able to provide care for themselves, please click on the link above to view upcoming training information.
Atlantic Hurricane Season is recognized June 1 to November 30, although storms may form outside of this time. Forecasters have predicted that an "above-average" hurricane season can be expected this year. Please click on the link above to download and view the new South Carolina Emergency Management Division's 2021 South Carolina Hurricane Guide, or visit www.hurricane.sc for more information.
According to a recent report issued by the FBI, South Carolina seniors 60+ lost over $10 million to cybercriminals during 2020 alone. To learn more about scams and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones, click on the button below to view the "Ditch the Pitch" guide, published by the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs. More of their resources are available online at consumer.sc.gov.