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
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Getting around town
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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Calm & Connect — November 23, 2025
Date:Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyCheck-out a new, welcoming library experience designed for all individuals including adults with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities. This is a judgement free space to browse, read, craft, relax or... -
Department of Consumer Affairs- Charity Scams webinar — November 26, 2025
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyYou are invited to register for a Zoom webinar! -
Building confidence in the workplace
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council Meeting — Dec. 5, 2025
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) Advisory Council meeting serves as a platform for discussing and advising on initiatives and strategies related to Alzheimer's disease and related...
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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:Address: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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Dementia 101 The Basics — December 8, 2025
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe presentation is by South Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Melissa Dalton. The event is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Public Library, located at 210 S... -
Cautionary Tales: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Date:Address:220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom OR in person!
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Cautionary Tales: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Hard Way (VIRTUAL) — December 10, 2025
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyHear real-life stories of estate planning gone wrong and the costly mistakes that followed. We will uncover critical lessons on how to avoid common pitfalls, from outdated wills to poor trust... -
Cautionary Tales: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Hard Way — December 10, 2025
Date:Address:220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909Hear real-life stories of estate planning gone wrong and the costly mistakes that followed. We will uncover critical lessons on how to avoid common pitfalls, from outdated wills to poor trust... -
Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:Address: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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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meetings — Jan. 20, 2026
Date:Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe 2026 Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meetings are on the ground floor of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging building, located at 220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210...
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Central Midlands RADAC Meeting — Jan. 20, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe 2026 Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meetings are on the ground floor of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging building, located at 220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210...
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Respite Awareness Day 2026 — February 11, 2026
Date:Address:1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyRespite Awareness Day is an event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of respite care for family caregivers. -
Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo — February 19, 2026
Date:Address:121 Alexander Road West Columbia, SC 29169Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Stone River Event Hall, located at 121 Alexander Rd. West Columbia 29169. This is a free event for seniors. There is... -
Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council Meeting — March 3, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) Advisory Council meeting serves as a platform for discussing and advising on initiatives and strategies related to Alzheimer's disease and related...
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Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo — March 19, 2026
Date:Address:125 The Parkway Greenville, SC 29615The Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo is a free event for seniors. There is free parking. There will be food, prizes, and giveaways. -
South Carolina Sports Classic — April 10-May 7, 2026
Date:—Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Sports Classic State Games (SCSC) is a month-long competition in 20 sports for men and women 40+ years and older. Our yearly state games provide a quality recreation and competitive...
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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meetings — April 14, 2026
Date:Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe 2026 Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meetings are on the ground floor of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging building, located at 220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210...
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Central Midlands RADAC Meeting — April 14, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe 2026 Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meetings are on the ground floor of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging building, located at 220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210...