Are you an older adult, caregiver, or person with a disability seeking assisted living, transportation, volunteer opportunities, adult day care, meals, medical supplies, or help with daily chores? Visit GetCareSC.com for service guides, aging articles, and more.

Applying for Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing. South Carolina offers a free counseling service to help you fill out your paperwork. Learn more at getcaresc.com/guide/insuranc… For more personalized help, please call your local Area Agency on Aging.

Each year, thousands of vulnerable adults in SC face abuse, neglect, & exploitation. Become a volunteer Guardian ad Litem w/ VAGAL SC. Apply: Submit app & register for training. Visit aging.sc.gov/VAGAL

Join the SCDOA 2026 Race for the Ages 5K on Nov 7 in Columbia, SC! Run or walk to support vital senior advocacy and programs. Register by Oct 20 to secure a t-shirt. Details and sign-up: strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg…

The Senior P.R.E.P. program focuses on bringing emergency information, materials, and subject matter experts to one location. There is no cost to attend this event. Open to the public, but focused on older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.

We created the Dementia Toolkit, a 2025 Notable State Documents Award in the Monograph category from the South Carolina State Library, to support families navigating a suspicion or diagnosis of a form of dementia. Visit getcaresc.com/dementiatraini… or call 1-800-868-9095 for more

Join the SCDOA 2026 Race for the Ages 5K on Nov 7 in Columbia, SC! Run or walk to support vital senior advocacy and programs. Register by Oct 20 to secure a t-shirt. Details and sign-up: strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg…

Join us for a virtual conference designed to inform, encourage, and empower family caregivers across the state. Reserve your spot for the South Carolina Department on Aging's Annual Family Caregiver Conference by scanning the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/4ezdewne

The State of South Carolina has approved educational debt forgiveness for geriatricians agreeing to practice in the state of South Carolina for five years. For more information about the loan forgiveness program, contact (803) 734-9903 or email [email protected]

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. One in eight US women face a diagnosis. Thanks to early detection, death rates are down 44% since 1989 & the 5-year survival rate is 99% if caught early. Talk to a doctor about mammograms at age 40. #EarlyDetection Saves Lives.

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Find out what types of care are available to help your loved one live independently at home for as long as possible. For more information, visit getcaresc.com/guide/home-car… For more personalized help, please call your local Area Agency on Aging.

We work with a network of 10 regional organizations to develop and manage services that help older adults remain independent in their homes and in their communities. Scan, visit, or call for info about the services available where you live. Call 1-800-868-9095 or 803-734-9900

Join the SCDOA 2026 Race for the Ages 5K on Nov 7 in Columbia, SC! Run or walk to support vital senior advocacy and programs. Register by Oct 20 to secure a t-shirt. Details and sign-up: strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg…

By 2030, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in history. A documentary by SCETV examines the realities of aging. The program explores the interconnected challenges of aging. Watch the program at youtube.com/watch?v=h7fAdPTY…

Food insecurity and malnutrition among older adults are pressing public health concerns that significantly impact health, independence, and quality of life. Learn more at getcaresc.com/guide/hunger-f… For more personalized help, please call your local Area Agency on Aging.

Keep your loved one happy and healthy at home. Register for free, 24/7 Caregiver Support & Education. Scan the QR Code or visit SouthCarolina.Trualta.com

The Senior P.R.E.P. program focuses on bringing emergency information, materials, and subject matter experts to one location. There is no cost to attend this event. Open to the public, but focused on older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.

South Carolina's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps to resolve complaints made by or for residents of long-term care facilities. They address issues related to quality of care and quality of life. Call the SCDOA Long Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-868-9095 with questions.

Find resources to help with emergency needs, like rent, groceries, clothing, and utilities. Learn more at getcaresc.com/guide/emergenc… For more personalized help, please call your local Area Agency on Aging.