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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Heart Health Awareness Speaking Opportunity — February 2-27, 2026
Date:February 2 — 27, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyWe’d like to explore a potential speaking opportunity with your organization during American Heart Health Month in February.
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Wednesday Webinar: Romance Scams — February 4, 2026
Date:February 4, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyTopic: Wednesday Webinar: Romance ScamsRegister in advance for this webinar:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SGo7Q-OgTUKEKlysnrliIgAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email...
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Community Dementia Care Conversations — February 5, 2026
Date:February 5, 2026Address:1645 Russell St, Orangeburg, SC 29115Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThere will be a community dementia care conversation directed by Dr. Macie P. Smith in Orangeburg on Thursday, February 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orangeburg Library.
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Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — February 5, 2026
Date:February 5, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on...
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Thomas McAfee Quarterly Roundtable for Professionals — February 10, 2026
Date:February 10, 2026Address:1604 NE Main Street Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681Details:Education / GuidesThe Quarterly Roundtable is a program offered by Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes to provide grief education for professional caregivers in the community. Laura Thien, MSW, LISW-CP, Therapist & Director of...
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Caring for Loved Ones at Home: Guidance for Family Caregivers — February 11, 2026
Date:February 11, 2026Address:141 707 Connector Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin Michelle Arnold, Community Liaison for Home Care Helpers, USA for a func, informative discussion about in-home caregiving, common challenges families face, and practical strategies for...
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DAV Entrepreneur Boot Camp — Feb. 11-13, 2026
Date:February 11 — 13, 2026Details:Education / GuidesThis three-day DAV Patriot Boot Camp provides comprehensive entrepreneurship education, world-class mentorship, and a vital community committed to founders' success. Participants will also get the...
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Respite Awareness Day 2026 — February 11, 2026
Date:February 11, 2026Address:1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyRespite Awareness Day is an event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of respite care for family caregivers.
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Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — February 12, 2026
Date:February 12, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on...
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Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — February 19, 2026
Date:February 19, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on...
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Foundations of a Complete Estate Plan — February 19, 2026
Date:February 19, 2026Address:534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyExplore the core components of a strong estate plan and how they safeguard your wishes, your assets, and the people you love. We’ll break down what each document does, when it comes into play, and how...
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Foundations of a Complete Estate Plan — February 19, 2026
Date:February 19, 2026Address:534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste 101, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyExplore the core components of a strong estate plan and how they safeguard your wishes, your assets, and the people you love.
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Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo — February 19, 2026
Date:February 19, 2026Address:121 Alexander Road West Columbia, SC 29169Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Stone River Event Hall, located at 121 Alexander Rd. West Columbia 29169. This is a free event for seniors. There is...
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VAGAL SC Volunteer Training — February 20, 2026
Date:February 20, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem Program are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in...
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Weaving Unity Southeastern MMIW Informational Powwow
Date:February 22, 2026Address:860 Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072Details:Education / GuidesWhat Is an Informational Powwow — and Why MMIW Awareness Is at the Center.This is an informational powwow focusing on the Missing Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis East of the Mississippi. Our...
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BBB Upstate Senior Expo — February 24, 2026
Date:February 24, 2026Address:911 St. Mark Rd. Taylors, South Carolina 29687Details:Education / GuidesBBB Upstate Senior Expo-Presented by Caring Hearts- will be held on February 24, 2026, from 9-11 a.m.
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Caregivers Reading Room — February 24, 2026
Date:February 24, 2026Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesCaregivers Reading Room- An online space for dementia caregivers to read, reflect, and connect. A partnership between Respite Care Charleston and the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Network at MUSC.To...
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Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — February 24, 2026
Date:February 24, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC!
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SCDOA Dementia Seminar Series — February 24, 2026
Date:February 24, 2026Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin us for this free webinar where experts in the field will walk us through the benefits of physical, occupational and speech therapies for people living with dementia.
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SCDOA Dementia Seminar Series — February 24, 2026
Date:February 24, 2026Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) Dementia Seminar Series will resume Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. The topic will be Supporting Independence: How Physical, Occupational and...