Department Functions
The function of the Council on Aging is to provide services to county residents 60 years of age and older. Services include transportation, homebound meals, center meals, and daily activities. There are 3 Senior Centers located in the county.

Center Locations
    Estill Senior Center
    541 Fifth Avenue
    Estill, SC 29918

    Hampton Senior Center
    108 Pine Street West
    Hampton, SC 29924

    Yemassee Senior Center
    19 Railroad Avenue
    Yemassee, SC 29945

Activities
Activities are provided at each Senior Center. These activities include, exercise, crafts, knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, BINGO, health and wellness lessons, nutrition lessons, blood pressure checks, and day trips. Special speakers are scheduled to give presentations to every Senior.

Transportation
Transportation is provided for Seniors to :
    The Senior Center located in Hampton County
    Local community grocery stores, variety stores, and drug stores
    Local doctor offices (arranged when possible)
    Barber or beauty shop provided the shop is located on the regular route and time permits.

Homebound Meals
Homebound meals are delivered to the homes of older americans that are unable to prepare their meals for one reason or another. Eligibility requirements are based on physical conditions that determine if a person can get meals delivered to their home. Some of these conditions may be dementia, heart disease, being bed bound most of the time, cancer, or a stroke that has taken away mobility.