S.C. Senior Center Permanent Improvement Project (PIP) Update
Any inquiries regarding the South Carolina Permanent Improvement Project (PIP) should be made to the PIP Coordinator, Lily Cogdill (lcogdill@aging.sc.gov).
Offers grants to support innovative projects that help older adults remain in their homes & communities, avoiding institutional care.
Geriatric Loan Forgiveness Program Page
South Carolina offers an innovative loan forgiveness program for newly trained geriatricians in exchange for establishing a geriatric practice in SC and staying for five years.
Manuals
The Current Policies and Procedures Manual is on the Reports and Plans page
2018/2019 South Carolina Aging Network's Policies and Procedures Manual
2016 Minimum Bid Specifications: South Carolina Nutrition Program for the Elderly
2015 South Carolina Aging Network's Policies and Procedures Manual (effective July 1, 2015)
2014 South Carolina Aging Network's Policies and Procedures Manual(effective July 1, 2014)
2013 South Carolina Aging Network's Policies and Procedures Manual (effective July 24, 2013)
Adult Protection Manual
Manual on how to protect the elderly from fraud and abuse
2006 Policies and Procedures Manual
Forms
Waiver Request Form (W-001)
State Waiver Process (W-001-S01)
The LGOA Report Schedule for PSAs is available as a small Excel spreadsheet. Click on the link and download the file.
Third Party Agreement for State Fleet Vehicles
Reports and Statistics
State Plan for Aging 2017 - 2021
Current State Plan
State Plan for Aging for 2013 - 2016
Previous State Plan
State Plan on Aging for 2009 - 2012
Previous State Plan
State Plan on Alzheimer's
The plan was presented by the Purple Ribbon Task Force to the General Assembly in March, 2009.
Take a Break - State Lifespan Respite Plan
Report of the Lifespan Respite State Advisory Committee
Take Another Break - State Lifespan Respite Plan (2018)
Updated report of the Lifespan Respite State Advisory Committee
Aging Research and Statistics (2000)
Brochure on statistics and facts about South Carolina’s Seniors
ARCC Annual Report 2009
Report from the Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center
JLCOA 2008 Report
The Joint Legislative Commission on Aging 2008 Public Hearing
JLCOA 2007 Report
The Joint Legislative Commission on Aging 2007 Public Hearing
Mature Adults Count
The site provides data on mature adults (age 50 and above) in South Carolina
Information And Referral/Assistance Statewide Semi-Annual Report
The I&R/A Semi-Annual report for January to June, 2014.
NAPIS
The Administration on Aging requests the yearly National Aging Program Information Systems (NAPIS) report, summarizing how the Title III funds were used. Many of the concepts in the Older Americans Act are defined in this document. The appendix of the NAPIS report contains definitions relevant to the program.
Area Agency Plans 2014-2017
Some of these plans are VERY Large (more than 2 MB) so you will have to be patient as they download. It could take a number of minutes.
Appalachian (4MB - Large pdf)
Catawba (4MB - Large pdf)
Central Midlands( 6MB - Large pdf)
Lowcountry (800MB - Medium pdf)
Lower Savannah (7MB - Large pdf)
Pee Dee (27MB - VERY LARGE pdf)
- Updated Pee Dee Budget (100KB - small pdf)
Santee-Lynches (17MB - VERY LARGE pdf)
- Updated Santee-Lynches Budget (50KB - small pdf)
Trident (4MB - LARGE pdf)
Upper Savannah (68MB - VERY, VERY LARGE pdf)
Waccamaw (4MB - Large pdf)
Trainings and Conferences
Formerly the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS)
In 2023, after 50 years of serving the sector as the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS), we have rebranded the organization as Inform USA to better reflect our commitment to our mission and members. To find out more, contact the South Carolina Department on Aging at 1-800-868-9095.
Inform USA
Community Resource Specialist - Aging/Disabilities (CRS- A/D) This is designed for practitioners who work directly with clients and caregivers within the aging and/or disabilities area and perform the same basic range of skills and tasks as a comprehensive information and referral specialist.
Apply for CRS-AD Certification
Inform USA Community Resource Specialist Certification brochure