About the SC ARA

VISION: Smart Aging—A Life of Dignity and Meaning

MISSION: To significantly improve the quality of life for South Carolina's seniors and retirees and help ensure the opportunity to age with dignity.

Goals:

1. Personal Health (includes but not limited to the following)
   1. Quality, affordable healthcare
   2. Patient advocacy
   3. Medicare and Medicaid
   4. Long-term care

2. Financial/Legal Health (includes but not limited to the following)
   1. Pension security
   2. Social Security
   3. Financial safety
   4. Medical services

3. Economic Health (includes but not limited to the following)
   1. Public infrastructure
   2. Housing
   3. Employment opportunities
   4. Insurance

4. Environmental Health (this includes but not limited to the following)
   1. Air and water quality
   2. Natural resource preservation

Strategies:

1. Inform, organize, and mobilize seniors and retirees on county and community levels
2. Create powerful coalitions around issues
3. Gain favorable media coverage
4. Educate communities and organizations on issues
5. Advocate directly with elected officials, organizations, and other interested stakeholders