The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) welcomes the opportunity to share knowledge on aging, as well as the efforts of others to do the same in South Carolina. We are excited to inform others of these opportunities with our calendar of events. If your organization is hosting an event and would like to share the news on our calendars (SCDOA's agency website and GetCareSC), please complete the following submission form for review.
Upcoming Events
Events
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Able SC Empower Hour — Weekly Support Group
Date:January 30, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyHave a disability?
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Equip Creative Writing Club
Date:January 30, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesEquip Specialists Abigail and Dejha are bringing back the Creative Writing Club! One of our most popular Discord events, the Creative Writing Club allows Discord members to write stories together...
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:February 5, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Able SC Empower Hour — Weekly Support Group
Date:February 6, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact info@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on disability, please call us at 800-681-6805 a...
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Equip Hangouts
Date:February 6, 2025Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Equip Hangouts occur on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 6-7 p.m. The first Thursdays are held through a virtual meeting, and the third Thursdays are hosted in person at the...
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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:February 10, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 Room 106 (1st Floor)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee exists to support ongoing activities and new program development.
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Midlands Heart Health Event
Date:February 11, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 Room 106 (1st Floor)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe American Heart Association will join Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging for a heart health event on February 11th in observance of American Heart Month.
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Power of Attorney: Your Backup Plan for Life’s Plot Twists
Date:February 11, 2025Address:2801 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 [Grace Church]Details:Education / GuidesWe will go beyond the basics of POA documents to show why not all are created equal. Learn what it really means to be a trusted decision-maker and how poorly crafted POAs can leave you — or your agent...
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Respite Awareness Day
Date:February 12, 2025Address:1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesYou are invited to support the 2025 Respite Awareness Day at the Statehouse. If you are able to come in person, we will be in the Statehouse Rotunda (first floor, inside the Statehouse), 1100 Gervais...
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Able SC Empower Hour — Weekly Support Group
Date:February 13, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyHave a disability?
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Central Midlands AAA Caring for the Caregiver Education and Support Group
Date:February 13, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (First Floor)]Details:Caregiving / FamilyJoin us as we come together to learn about resources in the community and share with one another about our experiences as caregivers.
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Dementia Seminar Series — Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research
Date:February 13, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyWe are launching a new program this year called the SCDOA Dementia Seminar Series. We are bringing in expert speakers to present on specific topics in the dementia space.
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Lifelong Learning: Chair Yoga
Date:February 13, 2025Address:203 Armory Street Batesburg, SC 29006Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyLearn stretches and movements to help improve balance, breathing and strength.
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Romance Scams Presentation
Date:February 13, 2025Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyLearn about romance scams and fraud schemes that are impacting the most vulnerable individuals in our communities.
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays
Date:February 13, 2025Details:Education / GuidesWelcome to Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays presented to you by The South Carolina Department on Aging State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SCSHIP). Join us for a Free Medicare Webinar where you...
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Improving Your Relationships
Date:February 18 — 19, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree training for people with disabilities. Create strong relationships through communication and problem-solving. Build your independent living skills!
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Able SC Empower Hour — Weekly Support Group
Date:February 20, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyHave a disability?
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Equip Hangouts
Date:February 20, 2025Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Equip Hangouts occur on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 6-7 PM. The first Thursdays are held through a virtual meeting, and the third Thursdays are hosted in person at the...
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Able SC Empower Hour — Weekly Support Group
Date:February 27, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyHave a disability?
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:March 5, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.