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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Back to Work Program — August 27, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesThe Back to Work Program is an intensive job readiness bootcamp that assists individuals who are transitioning back into the workforce. Classes take place over the course of three weeks (two classes... -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — August 27, 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... -
Community Engagement Advisory Council — September 1, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement will hold virtual quarterly meetings at 10 a.m. for several Advisory Councils. -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — September 3, 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... -
Midlands Senior Wellness Fair — September 4, 2026
Date:Address:1101 Lincoln St. Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyDon't miss out on the benefits of being a senior! If you have a need, we have a connection!- FREE Event, Resources, Education, Giveaways, Games, BINGO, Door Prizes -
Dementia 101 — September 9, 2026
Date:Address:205 Main Street Hardeeville, SC 29927Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesSouth Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Cameron Harrison will provide a Dementia 101 training on September 9, 2026, at the Hardeeville Senior Center, located at 205 Main Street... -
Dementia 201: Positive Interactions — September 10, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a 90-minute class providing practical strategies for effective communication and problem-solving for caregivers and people in our community supporting those... -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — September 10, 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... -
Free Legal Clinic Series For Veterans (Charleston) — September 10, 2026
Date:Address:6450 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406Details:Education / GuidesOn the second Thursday of each month, South Carolina Legal Services attorneys come to the VA Clinic to provide general information about various civil legal issues that affect veterans' well-being... -
SC Veterans Virtual Career Fair — September 10, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesReady to take the next step in your career? -
VAGAL SC Volunteer Training — September 11, 2026
Date:Address:1301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesThe Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program of South Carolina (VAGAL SC) is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for vulnerable adults, ages 18 and older, who are often victims of abuse... -
Dementia Myths — September 12, 2026
Date:Address:115 W South 1st Street, Seneca SC 29678Dementia Myths explores common misconceptions about dementia and replaces them with current, factual information. This helps to minimize stigma and provides residents of South Carolina with the tools... -
Estate Planning, Probate, Heir's Property & Sustainable Forestry Seminar — Sept. 14, 2026
Date:Address:390 Old River Road Elloree, SC 29047Details:Education / GuidesThere will be an estate planning, probate, heir's property and sustainable forestry seminar hosted by the Center for Heirs' Property and the Union African Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday... -
Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council Meeting — September 15, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) Advisory Council meetings serve as a platform for discussing and advising on initiatives and strategies related to Alzheimer's disease and related... -
Caregivers Reading Room Virtual Book Club — September 15, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesCaregivers Reading Room is hosted by Respite Care Charleston for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. It is an online space to read, reflect and connect with... -
Grand Opening Celebration- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville — September 15, 2026
Date:Address:3372 Laurens Rd Greenville SC 29607Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville, for a grand opening celebration to introduce our new 40-bed expansion. -
Macronutrient Malnutrition – Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention in Adult Populations — Sept. 15, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEvent Name: Session 1: Macronutrient Malnutrition – Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention in Adult PopulationsDate: Tuesday, September 15, 2026Time: 2-3 p.m.Program Contact: Rowan Goodrich, MS, RD... -
2026 Geriatric Summit: HopKare Geriatric Summit: Healthy Aging — September 16, 2026
Date:Address:5605 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesJoin us for the 3rd Annual Geriatric Summit. This year’s theme of Healthy Aging: The Numbers that Count will incorporate a variety of experts in the field of the aging population. Don’t miss out on... -
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs- Life Planning Seminar — September 16, 2026
Date:Address:120 Palmetto Drive Bluffton, SC 29910Details:Education / GuidesDate:September 16, 2026Time:10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location:Bluffton Branch Library- 120 Palmetto Drive Bluffton, SC 29910To RSVP or for additional questions call: (843) 255-6880 -
State of Disability Pride SC: Virtual Town Hall — September 16, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyHear from the Advocacy Team at Able South Carolina talk about the issues impacting people with disabilities and updates on current events.