# Senior Helpline Help - South Carolina ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **South Carolina Department on Aging** - **Phone:** 1-803-734-9900 - **Website:** [https://aging.sc.gov](https://aging.sc.gov/) - **Description:** Oversees programs and services for older residents, including Meals on Wheels, transportation, and caregiver support. - **South Carolina Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Website:** [https://aging.sc.gov/area-agencies-aging](https://aging.sc.gov/area-agencies-aging) - **Phone:** 1-803-734-9900 - **Description:** Provides local access to programs for seniors, such as home care and legal services. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Charleston - **Charleston Senior Center** - **Phone:** (843) 722-4125 - **Website:** [https://www.charleston-sc.gov/senior-services](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/senior-services) - **Address:** 1505 King Street Extension, Charleston, SC - **Specialized Services:** Senior transportation, social activities, and health screenings. ### Columbia - **Columbia Senior Resources** - **Phone:** (803) 252-7734 - **Website:** [https://www.seniorresourcesinc.org](https://www.seniorresourcesinc.org/) - **Address:** 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, SC - **Specialized Services:** Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and wellness programs. ### Greenville - **Greenville County Senior Action** - **Phone:** (864) 467-3660 - **Website:** [https://www.senioraction.org](https://www.senioraction.org/) - **Address:** 50 Directors Drive, Greenville, SC - **Specialized Services:** Fitness programs, legal assistance, and transportation services. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Tools for Seniors:** - **Website:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Provides technology training and online engagement for older adults. - **Senior Support Hotlines:** - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator) - **Description:** Immediate assistance with issues such as caregiving, housing, and transportation. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org](https://www.aarp.org/) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management for seniors. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [https://www.seniorliving.org](https://www.seniorliving.org/) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences among older adults. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._