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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Heart Health Awareness Speaking Opportunity — February 2-27, 2026
Date:—Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyWe’d like to explore a potential speaking opportunity with your organization during American Heart Health Month in February. -
BBB Upstate Senior Expo — February 24, 2026
Date:Address:911 St. Mark Rd. Taylors, South Carolina 29687Details:Education / GuidesBBB Upstate Senior Expo-Presented by Caring Hearts- will be held on February 24, 2026, from 9-11 a.m. -
Caregivers Reading Room — February 24, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesCaregivers Reading Room- An online space for dementia caregivers to read, reflect, and connect. A partnership between Respite Care Charleston and the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Network at MUSC.To... -
Dementia 101: The Basics — February 24, 2026
Date:Address:1862 Trask Pkwy, Seabrook, SC 29940Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesSouth Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Cameron Harrison is providing a Dementia 101: The Basics course on February 24 at the Lobeco Branch Library, located at 1862 Trask Pkwy... -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — February 24, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC!
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SCDOA Dementia Seminar Series — February 24, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin us for this free webinar where experts in the field will walk us through the benefits of physical, occupational and speech therapies for people living with dementia. -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — February 25, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC! -
Older Adults Home Modification Program Information Session — February 26, 2026
Date:Address:210 E. Washington St. Winnsboro, SC 29180Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyAssessments and grants for low-income older adults to help them safely stay in their homes. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. -
ARCC Grants Pre-Application Webinar — February 27, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) receives $150,000 in state funding annually to provide grants for the development or enhancement of respite, education, or innovative programs... -
VAGAL SC Volunteer Training — February 27, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem Program are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in... -
GO RED 2026: The Art of Aging Well — February 28, 2026
Date:Address:502 south Daniel Morgan Avenue Spartanburg, SC 20306Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyResources for elderly are limited & may become more scarce in the future. Meet us Saturday, February 28th to find out how to age well. -
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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Community Blood Pressure Screening — March 3, 2026
Date:Address:3715 East North Street #Suite K Greenville, SC 29615Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet your blood pressure checked regularly and do your best to keep track of your blood pressure numbers.Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk... -
Parkinson's Support Group — March 3, 2026
Date:Address:3372 Laurens Rd Greenville SC 29607Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us every first Tuesday of the month in a positive, caring environment to connect with other individuals and caregivers living and coping with the effects of Parkinson's. Here you can share... -
Stroke Support Group — March 3, 2026
Date:Address:3372 Laurens Rd Greenville SC 29607Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us every first Tuesday for our Stroke Support Group. Join us in a positive, caring environment to connect with other individuals and caregivers living and coping with the effects of Stroke. Here... -
Disability Advocacy Day — March 4, 2026
Date:Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyLeading the Way: Advocacy in Action -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — March 5, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on... -
March Forward: Career Transition Virtual Workshop Series — March 6, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesThis career transition workshop series is designed to support transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses as they take the next step in their professional journeys. SCDVA will host four... -
VAGAL SC Volunteer Training — March 6, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem Program are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in... -
Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium – Watch Party and Resource Fair — March 7, 2026
Date:Address:3372 Laurens Rd Greenville, South Carolina 29607Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us for the Parkinson’s Foundation Symposium Watch Party and Resource Fair on March 7th at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at 9 am.