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Publication Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center report July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022(2023-06-26) South Carolina Department on Aging; South Carolina Alzheimer's Resource Coordination CenterThe mission of the ARCC is to improve the quality of life for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD), their families and caregivers through planning, education, coordination, advocacy, service system development, and communication. This report gives highlights of its efforts for the year.Publication Addressing social isolation in older adults as a determinant of health(2023-06-07) South Carolina Department on Aging; South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health; Siuba, Justina M.; Haire, Erin; Carroll, EmilyWhile social isolation finds its way to all ages, this focus centers on the impact it has on older adults in our state. In this report, you will learn about the effect social isolation has on the physical and mental health of older adults. The recommendations in the following report are noted as the top areas of concern, and includes suggested ways to reduce problems associated with social isolation in our most vulnerable population.Publication 2023 PIP grant cycle: applications accepted until Tuesday, March 1, 2023(2023-01-25) South Carolina Department on AgingIn 1991, the South Carolina State Legislature established the Senior Center Permanent Improvement Project grant program. The Department on Aging has established guidelines to assure that the South Carolina Permanent Improvement Project funding is fairly distributed through an application process in order to fund senior center capital improvement projects. This Grant Application Package describes the procedures necessary to apply for and successfully complete a Senior Center Permanent Improvement Project.Publication 2023 volunteer guide(2022-12-19) South Carolina Department on AgingThis guide includes responsibilities of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). It also includes instructions on how to complete the online application and describes the volunteer program.Publication Strengthening community connections : celebrating National Senior Center Month, September 2022(2022-09-21) South Carolina Department on AgingEach year in September, the Aging Network Celebrates National Senior Center Month. This month recognizes and promotes centers as community focal points on aging, a place where older adults can gather for support and encouragement, and a location for attendees to access services and participate in activities. This is all vital for the health and well-being of the older adults in the community.Publication HEALTHYAGINGGROUP Malnutrition Awareness Week-Issue 3 of 5(2021-10-06) South Carolina Department on AgingThis serial discusses issues dealing with older citizens focusing on malnutrition.Publication HEALTHYAGINGGROUP Malnutrition Awareness Week-Issue 2 of 5(2021-10-05) South Carolina Department on AgingThis serial discusses issues dealing with older citizens focusing on malnutrition.Publication HEALTHYAGINGGROUP Malnutrition Awareness Week-Issue 1(2021-10-04) South Carolina Department on AgingThis serial discusses issues dealing with older citizens focusing on malnutrition.Publication HEALTHYAGINGGROUP issue 5 of 5(2021-10-08) South Carolina Department on AgingThis serial discusses issues dealing with older citizens focusing on malnutrition.Publication HEALTHYAGINGGROUP issue 4 of 5(2021-10-07) South Carolina Department on AgingThis serial discusses issues dealing with older citizens focusing on malnutrition.Publication South Carolina state plan on aging 2021-2025(2021-07-23) South Carolina Department on AgingThis document lays out a long-term strategic blueprint that focuses on how the state will modernize its service delivery system, while expanding the service options available for older South Carolinians, adults with disabilities, and their families. It also sets goals for consumer choice, and person centered and self-directed services. It addresses marketing, outreach, and advocacy issues, as well as the development of initiatives geared toward promoting evidence-based, consumer-directed, and community-based long-term services and supports.Publication Aging Services policies and procedures manual(2021-10-01) South Carolina Department on AgingSouth Carolina Department on Aging is the designated State Unit on Aging for South Carolina. The South Carolina Aging Services Policies and Procedures Manual sets forth South Carolina’s official policies and procedures for the administration of the aging and disability programs and services funded and authorized by the South Carolina Department on Aging.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 10/1/2021(2021-10-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 8/1/2021(2021-08-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 7/1/2021(2021-07-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 6/1/2021(2021-06-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 5/3/2021(2021-05-03) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 4/1/2021(2021-04-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 3/1/2021(2021-03-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.Publication COVID‐19 grant funds SCDOA expenditures as of 2/1/2021(2021-02-01) South Carolina Department on AgingThis details the expenditures of the Department on Aging’s allocation from the CARES Act.