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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Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyMake plans to join us on March 11 at 1 p.m. in the Upstate for our next event for adults "Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!" -
Disability Rights South Carolina presents: School to Life Transition 101
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... -
Older Workers Employment Week Job Fair
Date:Address:1260 LEXINGTON DR WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29170 (Academic Center Room 143)Details:Education / GuidesSC Works and the South Carolina Department on Aging are hosting an Older Workers Employment Week Job Fair on March 12 from 1-4 p.m. -
Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays
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... -
Can You Trust a Trust to Protect Your Assets
Date:Address:106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesLearn what a trust is, when you might need one, and how it is a beneficial tool to avoid Probate Court. It is vital to have a plan in place for your retirement years, have the proper documentation to... -
Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia. -
Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia. -
Making new friends, meeting new people
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree training for people with disabilities. Create strong relationships through communication and problem-solving. Build your independent living skills! -
A Place at the Table
Date:Address:220 Stoneridge Dr Room 106 (1st Floor) Columbia, SC 29210Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging for a celebration of the Senior Nutrition Program! We will discuss the importance of eating a variety from all of the food groups. We’ll also learn how to... -
Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:Address: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. -
Parkinson's Symposium
Date:Address:1293 Plantation Drive Hardeeville, SC 29927Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyLiving with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the... -
MUSC Senior Expo
Date:Address:5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyAll seniors, families, caregivers and service providers are invited to attend this free event to learn about some outstanding resources available in the Lowcountry. -
Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyMake plans to join us on March 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for our next event for adults "Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!" -
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... -
2nd Annual AutismConnect Conference
Date:Address:1066 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia SC 29169Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyDDSN and CAN Announces 2nd Annual AutismConnect Conference -
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. -
Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyMake plans to join us on April 4th at Noon for a virtual presentation for our next event for adults "Swipe, Tap, and Explore: VoiceOver Gestures Made Easy!" -
Disability Rights South Carolina presents: Client Rights in Facilities
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... -
Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays
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 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...