South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association Expands Representation to Include Adult Day Health Service

Columbia, SC (December 2024) The South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association (SCHCHA), a leading voice for home health, hospice, palliative care, and personal care services in the state since 1979, is excited to announce that it will now advocate for Adult Day Health Services.

Adult Day Health Services play a crucial role in providing social, health, and therapeutic activities for adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities, enabling them to maintain their independence while receiving necessary care. By incorporating these services into its representation, SCHCHA continues its commitment to enhancing the quality of care and support available to South Carolinians.

“We are excited to broaden our association’s reach and impact through the addition of Adult Day Health Services,” said Kiersten Colovin, SCHCHA Board Chair and VP of Experience, Insights, and Innovation at Interim HealthCare of the Upstate. “This addition allows us to better serve our community and strengthens our advocacy for policies and resources that meet the needs of adults requiring specialized care during the day. With our ongoing commitment to home health, hospice, and personal care, this initiative aligns perfectly with the populations we serve.”

Carla White, RN, Director of Day Center Operations for Elite Home Care, Day Centers and Transportation, has been appointed as an inaugural Board member for a one-year term. Carla has served as the RN Director of Day Center Operations at Elite for over five years. She oversees fifteen locations in South Carolina and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Before joining the Elite team, she spent 15 years as a nurse in various bedside positions, with a particular passion for working with seniors, especially those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. “My time at Elite has opened my eyes to the significant need for adult day health care centers, which serve as a vital support for adult children caring for aging parents or families with young adults who have special needs. Having personal experience with family members who had special needs and Alzheimer’s, I understand the challenges that families encounter, and I am eager to raise awareness about how adult day centers can enhance the quality of life for both caregivers and their loved ones”.

Tim Rogers, President & CEO of the South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association stated that “Elite has been a longtime member of our association, and worked closely with us this past year in understanding the need for advocacy and representation of Adult Day Health Services at the SC General Assembly.  Our association has a strong and respected advocacy team in Columbia, and our issues are similar across the continuum of care.  There is a great deal of synergy with what we all would like to achieve, and it is time for Adult Day Health Services to have a seat at the table.”

About South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association

Founded in 1979, the South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association represents over 250 providers and business affiliates, and is dedicated to promoting quality home health, hospice, palliative care, and personal care services throughout the state. Through resources, education, advocacy and leadership, SCHCHA aims to enhance the delivery of care for individuals and families in need.