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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Thriving on Your Own: A Guide to Solo Aging
Date:Address:2801 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615Details:Education / GuidesWhether by choice or circumstance, going through aging without the traditional family support structure poses unique challenges. -
SC Superheroes In Motion Walk, Run & Roll 5K or 1-mile
Date:Address:Maxcy Gregg Park 1806 Blossom Street Columbia, SC US 29201Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetySouth Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association EventWalk, Run or Roll in our 5K or the 1-Mile option & be a Superhero.Every year in South Carolina about 350 people are injured with a Spinal Cord Injury... -
Dementia 101 — The Basics - Oct 2nd
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors Meeting
Date:Address:917 Standard St. Rock Hill, SC 29730Details:Education / GuidesThe Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors meeting is held quarterly to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The The Regional Advisory Council (RAAC) shall carry out... -
Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHeartfelt Home Care is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting. -
SCDOA 5K Race for the Ages
Date:Address:6071 St. Andrews Road Columbia, SC US 29212Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyOn November 2, 2024, join us for the Inaugural Race for the Ages 5K at The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, SC. The event is hosted by the South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in... -
Dementia 101 — The Basics - Nov. 06
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
Catawba Regional Advisory Council Meeting
Date:Details:Education / GuidesThe Regional Advisory Council (RAAC) meeting is held quarterly to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The RAAC shall carry out advisory functions that further the AAA’s... -
Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - Nov 11
Date:Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)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... -
Dementia 201: Positive Interactions - Nov -15
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia. -
Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesNational Caregiver Conference is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting. -
Dementia 101 — The Basics - Dec 12th
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. -
Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHome to Survive the Holidays When You Are Caregiving — Thompson Funeral Home, Mary Beth Lamey.Reservations are requested and lunch will be provided. -
Dementia 201: Positive Interactions - Jan 09
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia.