The mission of the Area Agency on Aging is to plan programs and services for the growing population of older people in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry and Richland Counties. The agency subcontracts with local providers for delivery of services. The Regional Aging Advisory Committee, consisting of older individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in Older Americans Act programs, representatives of older persons and the general public, assists the Council of Governments in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Area Agency on Aging. Christmas in the Midlands Long-Term Care Ombudsman Aging Links Administration on Aging Elder Care Locator National Aging Information Center National Association of Area Agencies on Aging National Council on Aging Central Midlands staffs the LTC Ombudsman program for the Central Midlands region. The regional ombudsman receives calls and investigates complaints related to residents in long-term care facilities.
Complaints range from abuse, neglect and exploitation to quality of care issues.
To download the Regional Directory of Senior Services Please click here. The White House Conference on Aging reports 1990 Census data, needs assessment surveys, service delivery waiting lists and current service levels are used to project the need for service. The Area Plan also requires that staff coordinate with other service organizations, engage in program development when needed, provide training and technical assistance to service providers and serve as the quality assurance component for contracted services. The area plan is updated annually each spring. Jr. Senior Center during October 1994.