South Carolina – Senior Citizen Resources

SC Senior Citizen Resources

SC Statewide, Regional Senior Citizen Resources

Adult day centers
Assisted living and retirement communities
Disability resources
Health, medical organizations
In-home care assistance services
Senior citizen education - elder learning college programs
Senior transportation services
AARP - South Carolina Chapter
Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging - connecting seniors with available services
– SC Access - aging and disability info
– Search SC Access Database
– Guide to laws and programs affecting senior citizens - PDF
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
SC Aging In Place Coalition - helping people who want to stay in their residences as they age
SC Association of Councils on Aging Directors - non-profit organization advocating for senior services
SC Senior Sports Classic - social and recreational events around the state
SC Disabilities and Special Needs Services Available
US Social Security Administration - local office locator

SC Senior Citizen Resources by County

Area Agency on Aging offices are designated by the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging. Located around the state, they develop and coordinate services and activities for seniors by working closely with local resources.

Abbeville County

Area Agency on Aging - Upper Savannah Council of Governments

Aiken County

Senior Resources in Aiken County

Allendale County

Area Agency on Aging - Lower Savannah Council of Governments

Anderson County

Senior Resources in Anderson County

Bamberg County

Area Agency on Aging - Lower Savannah Council of Governments
Bamberg County Office on Aging

Barnwell County

Area Agency on Aging - Lower Savannah Council of Governments

Beaufort County

Senior Resources in Beaufort County - Hilton Head Island

Berkeley County

Senior Resources in Berkeley County - Goose Creek

Calhoun County

Area Agency on Aging - Lower Savannah Council of Governments

Clarendon County

Area Agency on Aging - Santee-Lynches Council of Governments
County services

Colleton County

Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lowcountry - Lowcountry Council of Governments

Dorchester County

Senior Resources in Dorchester County - Summerville

Edgefield County

Area Agency on Aging - Upper Savannah Council of Governments
Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council - gateway to services, transportation, activities, and information for older adults and their families

Fairfield County

Area Agency on Aging - Central Midlands Council of Governments

Florence County

Senior Citizens Association - various services including meals, counseling, senior centers

Georgetown County

Senior Resources in Georgetown County

Greenville County

Senior Resources in Greenville County

Greenwood County

Area Agency on Aging - Upper Savannah Council of Governments
Piedmont SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business

Hampton County

Senior Resources in Hampton County

Horry County

Senior Resources in Horry County - Myrtle Beach

Jasper County

Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lowcountry - Lowcountry Council of Governments
Carolina Low Country SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business

Kershaw County

Area Agency on Aging - Santee-Lynches Council of Governments
County services

Lancaster County

Senior Resources in Lancaster County

Laurens County

Area Agency on Aging - Upper Savannah Council of Governments
Senior Options - helping delay or prevent the need for nursing home care

Lee County

Area Agency on Aging - Santee-Lynches Council of Governments
County services

Lexington County

Senior Resources in Lexington County

Marlboro County

Senior Resources in Marlboro County - Bennettsville

McCormick County

Area Agency on Aging - Upper Savannah Council of Governments
McCormick County Senior Center - services, transportation, activities, and information for older adults and their families