Most older adults hope or plan to age in place in their own homes or communities. However, changes in their health and physical abilities often create a need to look for alternative housing options.
During the pandemic, AARP South Carolina has adapted its outreach to its 180,000 older vets with drive-through Stand Downs and the Virtual Veterans Brigade. The program shares information and free AARP resources to support veterans in the areas of caregiving, avoiding fraud, transitioning to jobs, and connecting vets and military families to benefits.
AARP South Carolina sent a letter shown below to state legislators on behalf of our 600,000+ SC members continuing to urge them to pass Hate Crimes Legislation.
Last Tuesday, the SC DHEC’s board voted to distribute the COVID vaccine by population numbers only. The alternative voted down was to provide earlier distribution of vaccines to areas with higher numbers of seniors and other vulnerable populations.
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, AARP South Carolina sponsored free coffee drinks for all patrons at the Roastery, a ministry of Oliver Gospel, on Monday, January 18.