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Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, Aging Services

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3219 Broad St
Sumter, SC 29150
Main Office 803-775-7381
Organization Website
April Green Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator
803-774-1978
Gladene (Dena) Reid HHS Program Coordinator
803-774-1989
Assonia Sims-Yates Information, Referral, and Assistance Specialist
803-774-1403

Resources Available:

Area Agency on Aging Programs:

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

The Family Caregiver Support Program offers assistance through respite, education, and supplemental services. Caregivers who are caring for loved one’s age 60 or older; or are caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s or a Dementia related illness, may apply.

  • https://www.santeelynchescog.org/family-caregiver-support-program

Information and Referral Assistance (IR&A)

The IR&A Specialist helps individuals, families, and communities identify, understand, and utilize the program, services, and resources that are available.

  • https://www.santeelynchescog.org/information-and-referral-assistance

Insurance Counseling

Insurance Counseling is offered for individuals who are enrolled in Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, and other health insurance options, are available to persons who receive Medicare.

  • https://www.santeelynchescog.org/insurance-counseling

Legal Assistance

The Legal Assistance Services Program establishes a referral plan for older persons with legal issues who have the greatest economic or social needs.

  • https://www.santeelynchescog.org/legal-assistance

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

The Long Term Care Ombudsman seeks to improve the quality of life and quality of care of residents who live in long term care facilities.

  • https://www.santeelynchescog.org/long-term-care-ombudsman

Older Relative Caregiver

The National Family Caregiver Support Program also recognizes the needs of grandparents who are the sole caregivers of children and those individuals who are affected by intellectual or developmental disabilities.

  • https://www.santeelynchescog.org/family-caregiver-support-program/older-relative-caregivers-program
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