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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For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is ill
Date:Address:220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom! -
How can I advocate?
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyRegister for a free training in-person at the Columbia and Greenville Able offices on Tuesday, July 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. -
VAGAL SC Volunteer Training
Date:Address: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... -
Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
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. -
Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:Address: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... -
The Prevention Plan: Vital Planning for Healthy Older Adults
Date:Address:1 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SCDetails:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetySecure your future and stay in control of life’s "what-ifs." -
Working with Emergency Responders
Date:—Details: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. -
Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
Adjusting and adapting to a disability
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills! -
Power of Attorney: Your Backup Plan for Life’s Plot Twists
Date:Address:750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in-person! -
Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
VAGAL SC Volunteer Training
Date:Address: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... -
Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:Address: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. -
Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:Address: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... -
Empowering Employment
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills! -
For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is ill
Date:Address: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! -
Dementia 101 — The Basics
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should
Date:Address:106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in person! -
Getting around town
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!