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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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:Address: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... -
Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:Address: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... -
Personal Safety and Healthcare
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree training for people with disabilities. Create strong relationships through communication and problem-solving. Build your independent living skills! -
Virtual Support Group for Brain Injury Survivors and Caregivers
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThis group is designed to provide a safe and welcoming space where individuals affected by brain injuries can connect, share experiences, and find support from others who truly understand the... -
Advance Directives Workshop
Date:Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (1st Floor Conference Room 106)Details:Caregiving / FamilyHealth / SafetyMaking healthcare decisions for yourself or someone you love can be difficult. Join us for education that will prepare you for those moments. -
Catawba AAA Board Meeting- April 16, 2025
Date:Address:917 Standard St. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (Rock Hill Senior Center)Details:Education / GuidesThe quarterly board meeting is a meeting between Catawba Area Agency on Aging staff and the Board of Directors to provide agency updates and discuss operations. -
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. -
SCOR presents Spartanburg County Mobile Intake- April 22 & 23, 2025
Date:—Address:50 Mill Street Inman, SC 29349Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Office of Resilience presents Spartanburg County Mobile Intake. -
Volunteer Ombudsman Statewide Training
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is recruiting Volunteers to become Certified Ombudsman Volunteers to make friendly visits to make a difference in the lives of residents who reside in SC Long-Term... -
Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should- April 30, 2025
Date:Address:302 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 (Chapin Chamber of Commerce)We will break down what probate is and who it applies to. We’ll discuss the time, costs, and complexities of probate and offer practical strategies for avoiding it through effective estate planning... -
Central Midlands AAA Dementia Dialogues Workshop - May 6, 2025
Date:Address:5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072 [Lexington County Public Library]Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyDementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and... -
Thriving on Your Own: A Guide to Solo Aging
Date:Address:1501 Belle Isle Ave, Ste 110-11, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom! -
Dementia 101 — The Basics - May 7, 2025
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - May 8, 2025
Date:Details: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... -
Central Midlands AAA Dementia Dialogues Workshop - May 13, 2025
Date:Address:5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072 [Lexington County Public Library]Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaEducation / GuidesDementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and... -
SCDOA Dementia Seminar Series
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) Dementia Seminar Series will have Geriatric Psychiatry Expert Dr. Shilpa Srinivasan on May 13 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. -
Dementia 201: Positive Interactions- May 14, 2025
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesSouth Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Tori Anderson will host Dementia 201: Positive Interactions May 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. -
Disability Rights South Carolina presents: Assistive Technology and Employment
Date:Details: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... -
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. -
Central Midlands AAA Dementia Dialogues Workshop - May 20, 2025
Date:Address:5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072 [Lexington County Public Library]Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaEducation / GuidesDementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and...