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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Saluda County Mobile Intake — June 25, 2025
Date:June 25, 2025Address:100 Main Street Saluda, SC 29138Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Office of Resilience' Disaster Case Management Team will be available to connect those affected by Hurricane Helene with relief and recovery services.
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting- June 26, 2025
Date:June 26, 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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SCBI Survivors for Leadership Council — June 26, 2025
Date:June 26, 2025Address:2 Medical Park Rd #203, Columbia, SC 29203 (Lower Level Lecture Hall)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council or (SC BILC) is looking to recruit brain injury survivors who want to help by sharing your experiences, opinions, and recommendations in order to...
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Fairfield County Mobile Intake — June 28, 2025
Date:June 28, 2025Address:397 Cole Trestle Road Blair, South Carolina 29015Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Office of Resilience' Disaster Case Management Team will be available to connect those affected by Hurricane Helene with relief and recovery services.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - July 2, 2025
Date:July 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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For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is ill
Date:July 8, 2025Address:220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom!
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - July 10, 2025
Date:July 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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How can I advocate?
Date:July 15 — 16, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyRegister for a free training in-person at the Columbia and Greenville Able offices on Tuesday, July 15 from 3-4:30 p.m.
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Addressing the Intersection of Brain Injury, Aging, and Behavioral Health — July 16, 2025
Date:July 16, 2025This free webinar will provide an overview of the relationship between aging, brain injury, and behavioral health, highlighting the unique challenges older adults face and the strategies that can...
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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions- July 24, 2025
Date:July 24, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesSouth Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Tori Anderson will host Dementia 201: Positive Interactions July 24 from 10-11:30 a.m.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - August 6, 2025
Date:August 6, 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:August 11, 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.
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Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:August 11, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 Room 106 (1st Floor)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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The Prevention Plan: Vital Planning for Healthy Older Adults
Date:August 12, 2025Address:1 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SCDetails:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetySecure your future and stay in control of life’s "what-ifs."
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - August 14, 2025
Date:August 14, 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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Working with Emergency Responders
Date:August 19 — 20, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyRegister for a free training in-person at the Columbia and Greenville Able offices on Tuesday, August 19 from 3-4:30 p.m.
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28th Annual Kids’ Day — August 20, 2025
Date:August 20, 2025Address:1293 Old Highway 6 Cross, SC 29436Details:Caregiving / FamilyHealth / SafetyYou're invited to the 28th Annual Kids’ Day on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cross High School Gymnasium in Cross, SC!
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:August 21, 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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Dementia 101 — The Basics - Sept. 3, 2025
Date:September 3, 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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SCSCIA's Superhero's in Motion 5K
Date:September 6, 2025Address:1324 Pulaski St, Columbia, SC 29201-3082, United StatesDetails:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet ready to lace up your sneakers and unleash your inner hero! The Superheroes in Motion 5K is back by popular demand for its second exciting year. This event once again celebrates Spinal Cord Injury...