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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Avoiding Probate Pitfalls: A Guide to Managing Your Estate Smoothly
Date:January 15, 2025Address:3715 E North St Suite K, Greenville, SC 29615 (Senior Action)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThis presentation explores common challenges families face during the probate process and provides practical strategies to streamline estate management.
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VAGAL Volunteer Training
Date:January 17, 2025Address:1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesBE THE VOICE!!! We are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in Adult Protective Services Emergency...
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Journey to Healthy Living
Date:January 21 — 22, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree training for people with disabilities. A focuse on personal growth and creating new healthier habits. Build your independent living skills!
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The Prevention Plan: Vital Planning for Healthy Older Adults
Date:January 22, 2025Address:2 Hampton Hall Blvd, Ste 100, Bluffton, SC 29910Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetySecure your future and stay in control of life’s "what-ifs."
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Get Your Ducks in a Row: Preventative Planning for Health and Happiness
Date:January 23, 2025Address:1251 Sgt. William Jasper Blvd. Okatie, SC 29909 (Sun City- Lake House, Bayside Room)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyBLUFFTON- SUN CITY RESIDENTS ONLY
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Can You Trust a Trust to Protect Your Assets
Date:March 18, 2025Address:106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesLearn what a trust is, when you might need one, and how it is a beneficial tool to avoid Probate Court. It is vital to have a plan in place for your retirement years, have the proper documentation to...
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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:March 18, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesDementia 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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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:March 18, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyDementia 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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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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VAGAL SC Volunteer Training
Date:March 31, 2025Address:1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesBE THE VOICE!!! We are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in Adult Protective Services Emergency...
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
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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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!