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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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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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...
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Disability Rights South Carolina presents: Your Rights and Community Access
Date:September 10, 2025Details:Education / GuidesThe Disability Rights of South Carolina hosts free, virtual sessions on important disability rights topics. These classes are free, open to the public, and will be hosted on Zoom. ASL and Closed...
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - Sept. 11, 2025
Date:September 11, 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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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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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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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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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.