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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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... -
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 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... -
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... -
Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council Meeting — September 15, 2026
Date:Address:1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201Details: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. -
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 -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — September 17, 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... -
Talk Medicare With Me Thursdays — September 17, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us on Thursdays for a free Medicare webinar where we discuss everything related to Medicare in a casual and informative setting. -
Free Legal Clinic Series For Veterans (Myrtle Beach) — September 18, 2026
Date:Address:1800 Airpark Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Details:Education / GuidesOn the third Friday 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. -
VAGAL SC Volunteer Training — September 18, 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... -
Age Ready Series — September 19, 2026
Date:Address:5306 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203Details:Education / GuidesThe University of South Carolina College of Social Work is partnering with local organizations and offices to bring easy-to-understand and accessible informat ion to help older adults and caregivers... -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — September 22, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC! -
Free Legal Clinic Series For Veterans (Columbia) — September 23, 2026
Date:Address:6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC, United StatesDetails:Education / GuidesOn the third Friday 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. -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — September 23, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC!