Accept ME South Carolina

Posted on 12/10/2012 by | AARP South Carolina | Comments

Advocacy | Health & Wellbeing South Carolinians need the security of affordable health care. Affordable health care means we can keep ourselves and our families healthy, keep our jobs, sustain the self-employed and start new businesses. Affordable health care ensures that our kids can thrive and be successful. Implementing new health care solutions is the best choice for South Carolina, our citizens, our economy, and our future. We will be making a smart investment in our state’s economy and workforce. Our state’s health system will …

AARP Nights at the Carolina Opry

Posted on 12/10/2012 by | AARP South Carolina | Comments

Events | Local Resources Join AARP staff, volunteers and other members at The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach January 1 – 5, 2013. Come by the AARP table to meet staff, volunteers and other members and hear what AARP is doing in your community. The Carolina Opry is offering AARP members a discount of $5.00 off tickets to the Christmas Show of the South for shows on January 1, 2013 through January 5, 2013. To make your *reservations, reserve your seats, purchase your tickets), …

AARP SC State House Report

Posted on 12/10/2012 by | AARP South Carolina | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy   The South Carolina General Assembly convenes on Tuesday, January 8, 2012.  The two-year session will be action packed as members discuss and debate issues important to     older South Carolina residents.  2013 South Carolina State Legislative Priorities  HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES – Improve funding for key home and community- based long-term care programs that help seniors stay in their homes and remain independent. South Carolina ranked 4th in the nation for the most seniors 60 and older at risk of …

Future Uncertain for Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program

Posted on 12/1/2012 by | AARP National | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | South Carolina An ailing woman in her 80s was removed from a nursing home by her son, who said he would assume her caretaking duties. He used her meager income to fund his alcohol and drug habits. When he was arrested, the disabled woman was found abandoned in a home infested with rats. Although the woman said she wanted to remain at home with her neglectful son, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) removed her from the home until her …

AARP Tackles Hunger in the Community

Posted on 11/28/2012 by | AARP South Carolina | Comments

About AARP | Home & Family | Local Resources    Learn how AARP helps Saluda River Academy for the Arts with its snack pack program.  They are always looking for volunteers to help and the benefits are great.  This month’s edition of IMARA Woman  magazine profiles the project and helps you see the issue of hunger through the eyes of a child. Share your Holiday spirit with those less fortunate.

Upcoming Shred Event

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP South Carolina | Comments

About AARP | Events | Local Resources AARP SC has more shred events that you can take advantage of.  Please limit your items to three bags or boxes. How big is a bag or box?  You can bring a bag or box as large or small as you wish.  But, remember you have to load it into your car, so plan accordingly.  Volunteers will help unload it.  Most folks use trash bags, plastic tote buckets, or cardboard boxes. We also ask that you follow directional signs at …

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