Senior Center at Dorchester Road

Trident Area Agency on Aging is a social services organization in North Charleston, SC, located at 2456 Remount Road, Suite 305-C. It serves as an Aging and Disability Resource Center for older Americans in the Trident Area. The agency assists individuals, families, and the community to identify and use programs available in the region. Services include eligibility screening and assessment coordination, family caregiver support, information and referral assistance, long-term care ombudsman advocacy, and state health insurance assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. The organization provides a holistic approach for area seniors in determining the level of need for Older Americans Act services.

The agency focuses on the overall well-being of older citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, confidence, and personal and family fulfillment. The Eligibility Screening and Assessment Coordination Program ensures every individual receives an assessment prior to receiving services and is reassessed yearly. Services may include home delivered meals, senior center transportation, group dining, and home care services. The Home Delivered Meal program provides assistance with nutrition for homebound seniors, with meals provided from Senior Catering, GA Foods, and Mom’s Meals. Many drivers are volunteers who provide another set of eyes on the senior to ensure their safety.

The Family Caregiver Support Program provides complete and current information about resources available to assist family caregivers. The program offers caregiver training, peer support, and counseling to help families cope with the emotional and physical stresses associated with caregiving. Support services are available for caregivers of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders, as well as for older relative caregivers raising children. The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities by investigating complaints and negotiating on the residents’ behalf. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides health insurance counseling for Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Savings Program, and Medicare Advantage Plans.

Located on Remount Road in Charleston, SC, the office sits about 0.2 miles from the National Weather Service office and 0.3 miles from the US Drug Enforcement Agency.

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Services:

• Eligibility Screening and Assessment Coordination
• Family Caregiver Support
• Information and Referral Assistance Program
• Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
• State Health Insurance Program