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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Making new friends, meeting new people
Date:March 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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A Place at the Table
Date:March 19, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr Room 106 (1st Floor) Columbia, SC 29210Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging for a celebration of the Senior Nutrition Program! We will discuss the importance of eating a variety from all of the food groups. We’ll also learn how to...
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:March 20, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (First Floor)]Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin 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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Parkinson's Symposium
Date:March 22, 2025Address:1293 Plantation Drive Hardeeville, SC 29927Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyLiving with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the...
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MUSC Senior Expo
Date:March 27, 2025Address:5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyAll seniors, families, caregivers and service providers are invited to attend this free event to learn about some outstanding resources available in the Lowcountry.
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Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!- March 27
Date:March 27, 2025Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyMake plans to join us on March 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for our next event for adults "Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!"
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - April 2, 2025
Date:April 2, 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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Senior P.R.E.P. Expo
Date:April 4, 2025Address:213 Barr Rd, Lexington, SC 29072Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyOlder adults in South Carolina may need extra help before, during, and after emergencies. The Senior P.R.E.P. (Planning and Resources for Emergency Preparedness) program is coming to Lexington County...
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Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!- April 4
Date:April 4, 2025Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyMake plans to join us on April 4th at Noon for a virtual presentation for our next event for adults "Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!"
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Disability Rights South Carolina presents: Client Rights in Facilities
Date:April 9, 2025Details:Education / GuidesThe Disability Rights of South Carolina hosts free, virtual sessions on important disability rights topics. These classes are free, open to the public, and will be hosted on Zoom. ASL and Closed...
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays- April 10, 2025
Date:April 10, 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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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:April 14, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (1st Floor)]Details:Education / GuidesThe Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee exists to support ongoing activities and new program development. Meetings are open to the public and participants may attend in...
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Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:April 14, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (1st Floor Conference Room 106)Details:Education / GuidesThe goal of the Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC) meeting is to promote a positive experience of aging for older individuals, the disabled community, and their families. The...
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Personal Safety and Healthcare
Date:April 15 — 16, 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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Advance Directives Workshop
Date:April 16, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (1st Floor Conference Room 106)Details:Caregiving / FamilyHealth / SafetyMaking healthcare decisions for yourself or someone you love can be difficult. Join us for education that will prepare you for those moments.
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:April 17, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (First Floor)]Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin 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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Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should
Date:April 30, 2025Address:302 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 (Chapin Chamber of Commerce)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in person!
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Thriving on Your Own: A Guide to Solo Aging
Date:May 6, 2025Address:1501 Belle Isle Ave, Ste 110-11, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom!
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - May 7, 2025
Date:May 7, 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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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - May 8, 2025
Date:May 8, 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...