AARP South Carolina

You already know how to keep your body fit. But what about your brain?

SCE&G is asking state regulators to approve another $852 million increase in the projected cost of building two nuclear reactors in Fairfield County, but the company says the potential for any other cost increases is limited.

At a time when our country is extremely polarized, family care giving is a rare issue that unites us. It isn’t a Democratic issue or a Republican issue. It’s a family issue that affects us all. If you’re not a caregiver now, you will be one or will need one in the future.

Did you know that one in four individuals between the ages of 44 to 70 are interested in becoming entrepreneurs? In fact, entrepreneurs over the age of 50, also known as encore entrepreneurs, are one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the United States.

Did you know South Carolina ranks 3rd lowest in the nation for food security of individuals age 60 and above and 2nd lowest for those individuals age 50-59 according to the Food Insecurity among Older Adults full report 2015 published by the AARP Foundation.

Want to be part of your state’s democratic process? Become a poll manager! It’s a great way to give back to your community and perform a civic duty. As a poll manager, you can help make sure the state’s elections remain secure, accessible, and accurate for all voters. It is also a great way to earn a little money while engaging in the democratic process.

by Wallace Cunningham

Join AARP South Carolina, EdVenture Children's Museum, the South Carolina State Museum and the Lt. Governor's Office on Aging for "Morning at the Museums" on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 am

by Coretta Bedsole, AARP SC advocacy director

To recognize his leadership and support of older South Carolinians, caregivers and their families, AARP named Lt. Governor Henry McMaster as a 2015 “Capitol Caregiver.” He joins a bipartisan group of state legislators, lieutenant governors, and governors from 25 states. These elected officials have advanced policies to help family caregivers who are making it possible for older adults to live independently at home—where they want to be. Specifically, Lt. Governor McMaster worked to secure funding for respite care vouchers, additional dollars for home and community based services, and help for vulnerable adults.