Advanced Directive Clinics for Senior Citizens

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Senior Citizens in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg age 60 years of age or older can register to speak with an attorney for FREE to discuss important documents that can help protect their rights and personal directives in the future like  a Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney.

 SC Legal Services Inc. staff attorneys and paralegals will be in
Orangeburg on March 4th at Orangeburg County COA- 2570 St. Matthews Rd,
Allendale on  March 11th  at the Brandt Building-398 Barnwell Hwy.  
**Appointment times will be between 11-3 at each location.

Pre-registration is required by calling or emailing Susan Garen at 803-508-7056 or shgaren@lscog.org .   Unregistered seniors cannot be assisted  on clinic day but may be referred for future appointments. These clinics are in partnership with Lower Savannah COG.

 About Lower Savannah Council of Governments: Lower Savannah Council of Governments is a regional quasi-governmental organization serving Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. The organization strives to improve the quality of life for residents and create a sustainable future for the Lower Savannah Region.

 If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Susan Garen at 803-508-7056, or shgaren@lscog.org.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Whether you provide care for a spouse, partner, parent, friend, or a child with special needs; at home or in a care facility; whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!

Lower Savannah Council of Governments will be a hosting a class via Zoom (a video conferencing platform) each Tuesday from Feb. 16 through Mar. 30. The classes will be from 2-3:30 p.m. It is free! If you would like more information or would like to sign up for the class, you can call Alanna Berrie at 803-508-7098 or email at aberrie@lscog.org.

*Space is limited*

Flyer for Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes

Lower Savannah COG COVID19 update

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To our clients, partners, board members and communities:

In the continuing COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Lower Savannah Council of Governments is being vigilant as we continue to provide services while keeping our staff, clients and partners safe. Currently, our office is following the operational protocol of Accelerate SC (the Governor's COVID-19 advisory team). We are in the first phase of reentry with COG staff working half their time in the office and half their time at home. Please note that the organization will not hold. and the staff will limit attendance, at public meetings, trainings, workshops or community meetings until further notice. The wearing of masks and social distancing is required in the building. We are always available by phone and email communications. Finally, the office is closed to visitors, volunteers and others.

We are paying careful attention to the number of COVID cases and deaths in the state of South Carolina, in the Lower Savannah Region and in our six counties. We are also keeping abreast of how the state reopens under the Accelerate SC guidelines. It is our hope that we will move to the second phase of reopening over the summer. However, this will depend upon the number of cases in the region and Accelerate SC protocol.

During the last three months, the doors of the SC Works Centers across the region were closed but staff maned the offices and services were available to the public on an as needed or 1-to-1 basis. Beginning this month, the Centers in Aiken, Orangeburg and Barnwell will be open. The opening of the remaining three Centers is in the planning phase. Our other programs are continuing to provide services in the same manner as we have been over the last three months.

The LSCOG has institute the ongoing measures to protect our staff and the public. As the situation changes, some or all of these policies may change based on new federal or state guidelines. These changes will be posted on our website - www.lscog.org

Download PDF of the Letter from the Executive Director

Download CDC COVID19 Information