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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Community Blood Pressure Screening — January 6, 2026
Date:Address:3715 East North Street #Suite K Greenville, SC 29615Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyOverviewGet 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... -
Dementia 101 — January 7, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesDementia 101: The Basics is a comprehensive introduction to dementia including types, stages, symptoms, how to manage risk, navigate a diagnosis, current treatments and available support resources in... -
Community Health Event in Walterboro — January 8, 2026
Date:Address:280 Recreation Lane, Walterboro, SC 29488Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Department on Aging will host a Community Health Event on January 8, 2026, at 280 Recreation Lane, Walterboro, SC 29488 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — January 8, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesEmpower 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... -
Memory Matinees — Saturday, January 10, 2026
Date:Address:309 S Plantation Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesKickoff Event: Saturday, January 10th, 2026 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation: 309 S Plantation Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720 -
Know the Warning Signs: Alzheimer’s Awareness — January 13, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyLearn about the signs of Alzheimer’s in this session of our virtual series for people caring for veterans or other loved ones. Find out why early detection matters. -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — January 15, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesEmpower 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... -
Retirement Planning 101 — January 15, 2026
Date:Address:3955 Faber Place Drive Suite 100 North Charleston, SC 29405Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyOverviewHour-long seminar highlighting the ins and outs of retirement. Everything from Medicare to Financial Planning.Retirement Planning 101Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Join... -
Dementia 201 — Jan. 22, 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 people in our community supporting those living with... -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — January 22, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesEmpower 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... -
Locking Down Your Digital World: Passwords & Security Basics — January 23, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyOverviewLearn how to create strong passwords, use password managers, and protect your personal information in this free, one-hour security webinar.Join Senior Tech Connect for a free, one-hour webinar... -
Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meetings — Jan. 27, 2026
Date:Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe 2026 Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meetings are on the ground floor of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging building, located at 220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210...
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Central Midlands RADAC Meeting — Jan. 27, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe 2026 Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meetings are on the ground floor of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging building, located at 220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210...
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Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — January 27, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC!
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Local Senior Games Workshop — January 27, 2026
Date:Address:7494 Parkland Road Columbia, SC 29223Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe mission of Local Senior Games is to encourage recreational fitness and socialization to improve the wellness of seniors. Hosting a Local Senior Games can be a valuable tool towards this mission... -
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Telehealth Class Series — Jan. 27, 2026
Date:Address:502 West 5th North Street Summerville, South Carolina 29483Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesPowerful Tools for Caregivers Telehealth (PTC) class series is an ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend who has a... -
Dementia 101: The Basics — January 28, 2026
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Lancaster County Library will host Dementia 101: The Basics with Melissa Dalton, CDP Dementia Care Specialist for the South Carolina Department on Aging. -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — January 28, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC! -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — January 29, 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... -
State of Disability Pride SC: Virtual Town Hall & Disabled and Allies Training — Feb. 2, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyA town hall in 2 parts.