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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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- April 10, 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 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! -
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. -
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... -
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... -
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. -
Making time work for you
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree training for people with disabilities. Create strong relationships through communication and problem-solving. Build your independent living skills! -
Exploring the Unique Aspects of Powers of Attorney: Uncommon Types and Their Impact
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyPowers of Attorney (POAs) are crucial tools in legal and financial planning, but not all POAs are created equal. -
Independence: My Choices, My Life State Conference
Date:Address:169 Laurelhurst Avenue Columbia, SC 29210Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Independence: My Choices, My Life Conference is hosted by IMPACT SC which is South Carolina's statewide self-advocacy council for people with disabilities. IMPACT SC's purpose is to provide self... -
Dementia 101 — The Basics - June 4, 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.