Senior Safety & Preparedness
Promoting Fire and Life Safety for Our Older Adult Community
Our mission is to empower seniors and their caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to live safely and confidently. Through prevention, education, and direct services, we aim to reduce risks and enhance quality of life for our older residents.
Connecting With Seniors — One Visit at a Time
Whether you host a community gathering, retirement home event, or senior center meeting, our team is available to:
Offer fire and life safety demonstrations tailored for older adults
Lead discussions on fall prevention, smoke alarm safety, or disaster readiness
Provide one-on-one safety checks or consultations
Our Senior Resource Programs
At Bluffton Township Fire District, we know that seniors face unique challenges when it comes to fire and life safety. That’s why we offer dedicated programs designed to support older adults and their caregivers. From free smoke alarm installations and fall prevention education to emergency preparedness planning and CPR awareness, each program is built to reduce risk and promote independence. By providing practical tools, tailored resources, and community connections, we help ensure Bluffton’s seniors can live safely, confidently, and with peace of mind.
Home Safety & Smoke Alarm Program
Fire & Fall Prevention Education
Emergency Medical Form
Senior CPR & AED Awareness
Emergency & Fire Escape Planning
Child Passenger Safety for Grandparents
Local Resource Links for Beaufort County / Bluffton Area Seniors
In addition to statewide and regional supports, here are trusted local organizations and programs tailored for older residents of Bluffton and Beaufort County. These links offer a variety of services — in-home care, transportation, meals, wellness, social engagement, and more — to help seniors remain connected, supported, and independent.
Click each link to visit the organization’s website or contact them directly for eligibility, service area, or to request help.
Provides reliable support and information serving caregivers and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s.
Alert emergency services, in advance, of critical and potentially life-saving information for your home for them to keep on file.
Free and fun senior activities throughout the county, including games, crafts, bingo, fitness, workshops, and parties.
Offers social services that may benefit seniors, such as resource referrals, assistance with essentials (food, clothing, financial guidance) in the Bluffton area.
A nonprofit volunteer network offering non-medical assistance for Bluffton seniors, including errands, transportation, companionship, and check-ins.
Serves older adults in Beaufort and surrounding counties, coordinating in-home services, caregiver support, legal assistance, advocacy, and long-term care planning.
Delivers prepared warm meals to homebound clients five days a week.
Provides free non-medical memory screenings, memory-enhancing classes, and programs to keep brains active.
The South Carolina Department on Aging connects older adults, caregivers, and families with programs and resources that support healthy aging, caregiver assistance, legal advocacy, nutrition, dementia care, and long-term care services across the state.
State-funded, no-cost phone equipment and alerting devices for those needing hearing or speaking assistance.
Respite is a temporary, short break from providing hands-on care for a loved one who has a significant disability, special needs or chronic illness.
Distributes and accepts gently-used durable medical equipment and other home health care items, for short- or long-term needs.
Community Assistance Response Efforts is an outreach program for the homebound or elderly. Includes engaging phone calls and welfare checks.