State Plan on Aging Online Public Comment 2025

1.Where do you live in South Carolina (county)?
2.Please share your comments about accessibility to services for older adults, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers in South Carolina. 
(Ability to get the services needed. Awareness of services available. Services available to meet needs.)
3.Please share your comments about the workforce as it relates to older adults, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers in South Carolina.
(Training and resources available to the workforce that serves the populations referenced. Increasing the direct care workforce. Improving and increasing volunteer opportunities.)
4.Please share your comments about quality of life as it relates to older adults, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers in South Carolina. 
(Healthy aging initiatives to allow individuals independence. Community responsiveness to ensure programs meet the needs and wants of individuals. Social connection opportunities that promote healthy engagement.) 
5.Please share your comments about safety and security as it relates to older adults, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers in South Carolina. 
(Ability to stay safe in public spaces and at home. Promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being and the prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Opportunities for self-directed care.)
6.Please share any other comments or feedback regarding South Carolina Department on Aging's State Plan on Aging.