AARP South Carolina

Family caregivers are doing more than ever, averaging 27 hours of care each week for loved ones. Their time, effort and dedication keep families going and help older adults stay at home and in their communities. #Caregivers #FamilyCaregiving

Family caregivers are the backbone of America’s long-term care system, providing more than $1 trillion in unpaid care every year. That means time, skill and support for loved ones every single day. It’s time to recognize and support family caregivers. #Caregiving

A proposed Dominion Energy SC rate increase could raise a typical household bill by about $20 a month. Public hearings are coming up. Learn more and make your voice heard: spr.ly/6011B6jOd5 #AARPSC

Get moving with AARP South Carolina for a National Walking Day Treasure Hunt. It’s a fun way to take steps, explore and connect. Learn more at the webpage linked in the first comment.

📍 Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby St., Columbia, SC 29203 🗓 Thursday, March 19 ⏰ 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ET 🎟 Free, registration required Learn more: spr.ly/6017B6uVVV

Whether you love to dance or just want to connect and learn, this welcoming event is designed for fun, movement and community. It’s open to all ages, with a special focus on helping people 50-plus stay active and engaged.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with AARP South Carolina at She Moves the World — a free event in Columbia featuring line dancing, stories of inspiring women with South Carolina roots, community resources and health information.

📍 Columbia, SC ⏰ 10 a.m.–noon Cost: Free Get details and register here: spr.ly/6011B6uV1b #NationalWalkingDay #aarpsc

Want event details, location information and registration? Visit the event page to learn more: spr.ly/6011B6uV1b

It’s time to lace up and step out. 👟 On Wednesday, April 1, AARP South Carolina is celebrating National Walking Day with a free, family-friendly walking treasure hunt in Columbia. #NationalWalkingDay #AARPSC

Scammers are using cryptocurrency kiosks to steal hard-earned savings. Today AARP South Carolina joined partners to support H4592 and fight back. See what this bill would do and how it can help protect people 50+ at the link in the comments. #AARPSC #StopScams

Before there was AARP, there was Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus refusing to accept that older adults should be overlooked. Today we celebrate her trailblazing legacy and every woman redefining what aging looks like. #WomensHistoryMonth #AARPSC

ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for a 2026 #AARPCommunityChallenge grant! Since 2017, @AARPLivable has funded 2,100 quick-action projects – from bus stop shelters to community gardens, outdoor game tables to safer crosswalks & more. Apply by March 4 spr.ly/6013hqIAc

We’re proud of what past #AARPCommunityChallenge grantees have achieved: 50% attracted 87% overcame barriers 100% saw greater community awareness! What could your org accomplish? Apply by March 4 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT spr.ly/6015huzHF

Fraud in America is surging, and the GUARD Act would help victims. spr.ly/6013hKcFz Thanks to all the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the bill will now go to a full Senate vote. Every day we wait puts more Americans—and their financial security—at risk.

Honoring Black History Month by celebrating the strength, stories and contributions of Black adults 50-plus — today and every day.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of justice and equality. His legacy inspires us to continue the fight for a fair and respectful world. #MLKDay #DreamForward

Thank you, South Carolina. Together, we closed gaps, defended consumers, celebrated Social Security’s 90th, and built stronger communities in 2025. Take a look at our Year in Review and see what’s ahead in 2026.