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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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 / 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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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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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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Parkinson's Symposium
Date:March 22, 2025Address:1293 Plantation Drive Hardeeville, SC 29927Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyLiving with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the...
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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!
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Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should
Date:April 30, 2025Address:302 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 (Chapin Chamber of Commerce)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in person!
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Thriving on Your Own: A Guide to Solo Aging
Date:May 6, 2025Address:1501 Belle Isle Ave, Ste 110-11, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom!
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Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:May 7, 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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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:May 14, 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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Making time work for you
Date:May 20 — 21, 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:June 4, 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:June 9, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (Room 106, First Floor)Details:Health / SafetyThe Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee exists to support ongoing activities and new program development.
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Managing your money
Date:June 17 — 18, 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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Role Reversal : Balancing Caregiving and Planning Ahead for What’s Next
Date:June 18, 2025Address:801 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom!