The South Carolina State Plan on Aging covers the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. It includes all assurances and plans to be conducted by the South Carolina Department on Aging under the provisions of the Older Americans Act (OAA) (Amended). The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) has been authorized to develop and administer the State Plan on Aging as the federally designated State Unit on Aging, in accordance with all requirements of the OAA, including the development of comprehensive and coordinated systems for the delivery of supportive services, including but not limited to nutrition services, Ombudsman, and Title III-B Supportive Services.
As data, trends, and ongoing feedback have been reviewed, SCDOA has decided to focus efforts during this state plan period on the following aspects:
Accessibility
Improve access to essential services for older adults, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers, especially those facing additional barriers, by enhancing service delivery, raising awareness, aligning services with state needs, expanding options, offering services with various cultural and social considerations, providing assistive technologies, and ensuring physical locations are accessible.
Workforce
Enhance the support and resources available to the robust workforce surrounding aging individuals, including direct care workers, family caregivers, older workers and job seekers, volunteers, and the staff within the South Carolina Aging Network by creating a comprehensive framework that fosters collaboration, training, and recognition to ensure access to necessary tools, education, and support to thrive in each workforce role.
Quality of Life
Enhance the quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers by developing and implementing responsive programs that prioritize client preferences. Develop healthy aging Initiatives that support and promote comprehensive healthy aging initiatives that encourage independence and empower individuals to make choices that suit their unique needs.
Safety & Security
Enhance the safety and security of older adults, adults living with disabilities, and their family caregivers by fostering improvements in home and community environments by developing and advocating for community infrastructure, along with programs and services, prioritizing accessibility and safety in public spaces and at home.
Mission and Vision Statement
Read about the mission and vision for the South Carolina Department on Aging.
Public Comment
Citizens and aging stakeholders are provided an opportunity to review the State Plan on Aging and to provide comments using our online survey. A notice to solicit comments is posted on the Department on Aging’s website, social media channels, and emails were sent to individuals in the aging network. In addition, the goals and objectives for the Plan were shared at the annual Senior Day Celebration event on May 1, 2025 where surveys and comments were collected from attendees.