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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Adjusting and adapting to a disability
Date:September 16 — 17, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:September 18, 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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Power of Attorney: Your Backup Plan for Life’s Plot Twists
Date:September 23, 2025Address:750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in-person!
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Rock Hill Senior Health Fair — September 25, 2025
Date:September 25, 2025Address:326 Technology Way Rock Hill, SC 29730Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Rock Hill Senior Health Fair is one of the City of Rock Hill’s largest healthcare events that is focused on the well-being of senior citizens.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - October 1, 2025
Date:October 1, 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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Hire ME SC 10th annual Employer Summit — October 1, 2025
Date:October 1, 2025Address:521 Michelin Rd, Greenville, SC 29605Details:Education / GuidesAnnouncing the Hire Me SC 10th annual Employer Summit, October 1, Greenville, SC, at the Michelin Conference Center. Early Bird Pricing is available now through July 15 with lesson tracks for...
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S.A.L.T. & Healthcare Ministries Community Health & Resource Fair — October 4, 2025
Date:October 4, 2025Address:119 Diamond Ln, Columbia, SC 29210Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyPlease mark your calendar for Word of God Church and Ministries International's Community Health & Resource Fair! This event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Word...
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SCDOA Faith-Based Symposium — October 9, 2025
Date:October 9, 2025Address:8301 Parklane Road Columbia SC 29223Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) will host its 7th Annual Faith-Based Symposium Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, located at 8301...
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VAGAL SC Volunteer Training - October 10, 2025
Date:October 10, 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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Columbia PD Faith & Blue — October 11, 2025
Date:October 11, 2025Address:201 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Columbia Police Department hosts a Faith and Blue event each year to bring members of the faith community, police officers and neighborhoods together. We’ve been involved in the past and attended...
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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:October 13, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (1st Floor Conference Room 106)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:October 13, 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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Empowering Employment
Date:October 14 — 15, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is ill
Date:October 15, 2025Address:2728 Sunset Blvd. (Highway 378) West Columbia, SC 29169 (Lexington Medical Park I- Auditorium)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom OR in person!
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:October 23, 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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Dementia 101 — The Basics - November 5, 2025
Date:November 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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Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should
Date:November 11, 2025Address:106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in person!
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:November 13, 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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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - November 13, 2025
Date:November 13, 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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Getting around town
Date:November 18 — 19, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!