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As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” At Senior Helpers, we see the truth in that saying all the time, when our clients and their families are informed, they feel empowered to decide what is best for their situations.

There is a wealth of resources available for senior citizens and their families, covering every topic from general care to specific illnesses. Learn from these resources to make informed decision about your family’s needs. The more informed you are, the better we can serve you. We have gathered trusted, informative resources to help you find solutions to your senior home care needs.

Local Resources

Core Aging Agencies & Information

Appalachian Council of Governments – Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

  • Website: https://www.scacog.org/aging-services

  • What they do: Serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Offers information and referral, caregiver support, long-term care ombudsman, and assistance connecting to Meals on Wheels, transportation, in-home services, etc. SC Appalachian Council of Governments+1

GetCareSC – Statewide Aging Resource Finder

  • Website: https://www.getcaresc.com

  • What it does: State of South Carolina directory that helps families find local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers, transportation, caregiver programs, and more by ZIP code. GetCareSC

South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA)

  • Website: https://aging.sc.gov

  • What they do: State agency that oversees senior programs such as Medicare counseling (SHIP), caregiver support, disease prevention programs, Alzheimer’s/dementia resources, legal aid, and long-term care ombudsman services. aging.sc.gov+1

Piedmont Agency on Aging (serves Laurens County)

  • Website: https://piedmontaoa.com

  • What they do: Nonprofit serving Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, and Saluda counties. Focus on helping seniors remain independent through Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, and transportation. Good referral for Laurens County clients who need nutrition and basic support. piedmontaoa.com+1

Greenville Senior Citizen Resources (SCIWAY directory)

Public Libraries (Education, computer access, community events)

Greenville County

Greenville County Library System

  • Website: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org

  • What they offer: 11 locations with books, large-print collections, computers, Wi-Fi, classes, and events for all ages. Many branches host tech help, genealogy research, and quiet study spaces that are very useful for older adults and caregivers. greenvillelibrary.org+1

Spartanburg County

Spartanburg County Public Libraries

Laurens County

Laurens County Library System

  • Website: https://www.lcpl.org

  • What they offer: County-wide system with branches in Laurens and Clinton, a bookmobile, and “book deposits” for senior citizens. Offers print and digital collections, meeting rooms, and outreach to seniors. lcpl.org+2lcpl.org+2

Hospitals & Major Health Systems

Prisma Health – Upstate

Prisma Health Upstate (system-wide)

  • Website: https://www.prismahealth.org

  • What it is: Large regional health system with multiple hospitals in the Upstate, including Greenville Memorial, Greer, Hillcrest, Laurens County Hospital, North Greenville, and others. Provides primary care, specialty care, emergency services, rehab, and more. Prisma Health+1

Greenville Memorial Hospital (Prisma Health)

Laurens County Hospital (Prisma Health)

Bon Secours St. Francis – Greenville

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System (Greenville)

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Senior Centers & Senior Programs

Greenville County

Senior Action (Greenville County)

  • Website: https://senioraction.org

  • What they offer: Nonprofit serving adults 55+ in Greenville County with 6+ locations. Provides daily meals, exercise and wellness programs, social activities, transportation to centers and medical appointments, and limited home-based services like lawn care. Excellent “hub” for active older adults and social connection. MapQuest+4Senior Action+4Senior Action+4

Greenville County Rec – Senior Programs

  • Website: https://greenvillerec.com/senior-programs

  • What they offer: Senior programming at Berea, Mt. Pleasant, Sterling, and Slater Hall community centers. Typical schedule is weekday morning activities with meals, exercise, and social programs; many programs connect back to Senior Action. greenvillerec.com+1

City of Greenville – Active Adults (55+)

Ray W. Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center

Spartanburg County

Senior Centers of Spartanburg County, Inc.

Shepherd’s Center of Spartanburg

Spartanburg County 50+ Wellness Program / Senior Programs

Fifty Upstate (Spartanburg County)

  • Website: https://fiftyupstate.org

  • What they offer: Collaborative initiative providing innovative programs and services for adults 50+ in Spartanburg County, focused on positive aging, education, and engagement. fiftyupstate.org

Laurens County

Laurens County Senior Center (County Government)

Piedmont Agency on Aging – Laurens County Sites

  • Website: https://piedmontaoa.com

  • What they offer for Laurens: Operates congregate meal sites (like Corner Café in Clinton) and provides home-delivered meals and transportation, with the goal of keeping seniors independent at home. piedmontaoa.com+1

(There are also private adult day programs and retirement communities in Laurens County like Elite Home Care & Day Center and Martha Franks Retirement Community; those can be added if you decide to include private-pay options as “resources.”) Yelp+

National Resources

AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. They are dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. They lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.
 

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
 

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

The AFA seeks to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families—through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.
 

Medicare.gov

It is a common misconception that Medicare covers the cost of all long term care once you hit the age of 65. This, unfortunately, is not the case. Medicare.gov is a great resource to learn the types of care that are covered by Medicare, and where you may need to plan for supplementary insurance or funding to cover healthcare costs.
 

National Council on Aging

Tips, tools and resources to help older adults and caregivers of seniors to stay independent.
 

The Parkinson's Foundation

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. Here they share some things to consider when additional help is needed.
 

Paying for Care- Long Term Care Funding Options

How people pay for long-term care—whether they receive care at home or in a hospital, assisted living facility, or nursing home—depends on their financial situation and the type of care they need. Many people may rely on a variety of payment sources, including personal funds (“out-of-pocket”), government programs, and private financing options. This overview from the National Institute on Aging provides a good summary
 

Rock Steady Boxing

Rock Steady Boxing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with affiliate locations across the United States offering a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum to support improved quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. Find a class in your area today.
 

Teepa Snow- Positive Approach to Care

Senior Helpers is honored to partner with dementia care expert Teepa Snow, a nationally renowned leader in the senior care industry with more than 30 years’ experience. Read more about Teepa here.