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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Empowering Employment
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is ill
Date:Address:2728 Sunset Blvd. (Highway 378) West Columbia, SC 29169 (Lexington Medical Park I- Auditorium)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom OR in person!
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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.
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2nd Annual Race for the Ages 5K — November 1, 2025
Date:Address:6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SCDetails:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Department on Aging is hosting its 2nd Annual Race for the Ages 5K Run/Walk on November 1, 2025. This year's theme is Rockin' 5K and features an 80s inspired focus.
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South Carolina Respite Coalition Resource Fair — November 1, 2025
Date:Address:65 University Parkway Bluffton, SC 29909Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin the South Carolina Respite Coalition for the Lowcountry Respite Resource Fair on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
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South Carolina Respite Coalition Resource Fair — November 4, 2025
Date:Address:1700 S Rutherford Drive Florence, SC 29505Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin the South Carolina Respite Coalition for the Pee Dee Respite Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - November 5, 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.
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South Carolina Respite Coalition Resource Fair — November 6, 2025
Date:Address:201 Columbia Mall Blvd. Columbia, SC 29223 [Suite 91]Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin the South Carolina Respite Coalition for the Midlands Respite Resource Fair on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
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Alliance for a Healthier SC — November 7, 2025
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Alliance for a Healthier SC is hosting their 8th Annual Live Healthy SC Conference on Friday, November 7, in Columbia. This year’s theme, “From Vision to Action: Shaping the Future of Health in SC... -
Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should
Date:Address:106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in person!
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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.
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - November 13, 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...
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South Carolina Respite Coalition Resource Fair — November 14, 2025
Date:Address:424 Westfield St. Greenville, SC 29601Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin the South Carolina Respite Coalition for the Lowcountry Respite Resource Fair on Friday, November 14, 2025.
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Getting around town
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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Building confidence in the workplace
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills!
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - December 3, 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.
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Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council Meeting — Dec. 5, 2025
Date:Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) Advisory Council meeting serves as a platform for discussing and advising on initiatives and strategies related to Alzheimer's disease and related...
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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 Room 106 (1st Floor)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee exists to support ongoing activities and new program development.
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Cautionary Tales: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Date:Address:220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom OR in person!
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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.