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 (www.aging.sc.gov and www.GetCareSC.com), please complete the following submission form for review.
Upcoming Events
Events
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Advanced Directives Workshop
Date:April 30, 2024Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging is hosting an Advanced Directives Workshop.
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Alzheimer's and You - the Unique Challenges of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Date:May 2 — 30, 2024Address:1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412 (Martin Luther Lutheran Church)Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis free, five-week course that covers five areas related to Alzheimer's and other dementias, including:*Dementia from the inside out*Communication*Stages of Dementia*Love Your Elder as Yourself
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:May 2, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis 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. event
Date:May 3, 2024Address:814 East Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetySenior P.R.E.P. program coming to Laurens Walgreens
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Older Americans Month Event
Date:May 8, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us as we celebrate Older Americans Month with lunch, prizes, a speaker, and more! The theme is Investing in Your Emotional Heath: Choosing Healthy Rest Habits, Relationships, Connections, and...
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Catawba Regional Advisory Council Meeting
Date:May 9, 2024Details:Education / GuidesThe Regional Advisory Council (RAAC) meeting is held quarterly to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The RAAC shall carry out advisory functions that further the AAA’s...
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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:May 9, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia.
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South Carolina Sports Classic State Games
Date:May 10 — 11, 2024Details:Health / SafetyThe SC Sports Classic State Games (SCSC) is a 3-weekend competition in 20 sports for men and women 40 years old and older. The event has both ambulatory (standing) and non-ambulatory (sitting)...
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Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:May 13, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)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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Unlocking the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy
Date:May 14, 2024Address:2759 SC-14 Greer SC 29651 (Gibbs Cancer Center - Pelham)Details:Health / SafetyA therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy may be able to help with uncomfortable, inconvenient, or embarrassing symptoms.
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2024 Senior Living Expo
Date:May 16, 2024Address:698 W South 4th Street, Seneca SC 29678 (Shaver Center)Details:Education / GuidesThe 2024 Senior Living Expo will be held May 16 at the Shaver Complex in Seneca.
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:May 16, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesDr. Nicole Cavanagh is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting.
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South Carolina Sports Classic State Games
Date:May 16 — 18, 2024Details:Health / SafetyThe SC Sports Classic State Games (SCSC) is a 3-weekend competition in 20 sports for men and women 40 years old and older. The event has both ambulatory (standing) and non-ambulatory (sitting)...
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Community Health Fair
Date:May 18, 2024Address:2621 Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229 (Killian Elementary)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is having a Healthy Me Healthy SC Health Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Senior P.R.E.P. event
Date:May 28, 2024Address:1645 Cranium Drive Rock Hill, SC 29732Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetySenior P.R.E.P. program coming to Rock Hill
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Community Health Fair
Date:May 29, 2024Address:306 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 (Spring Valley Fitness & Wellness at the Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThere is a Health Fair on Wednesday, May 29 at the the Spring Valley Fitness & Wellness at the Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:June 5, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:June 20, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesBells Fleurs by Shon is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:July 3, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:July 8, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)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...