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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Adjusting and adapting to a disability
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills! -
Veterans Career Counseling Day — September 16, 2025
Date:Address:1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesYou've answered the call to serve — let us help you take the next step in your career. This in-person event is created exclusively for veterans seeking to transition from military service into an... -
Veterans Virtual Career Fair (ONLINE) — Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Date:Details:Education / GuidesDon't miss the main event! Where opportunity meets convenience, the virtual career fair is your direct line to over 40 state agencies actively recruiting for positions across dozens of fields... -
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. -
Central Midlands Information Session — September 23, 2025
Date:Address:1100 Friend Street, Newberry, SC 29108Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin Central Midlands AAA's Information, Referral, and Assistance Specialist to learn more about what services are available to older adults in the Midlands. -
Power of Attorney: Your Backup Plan for Life’s Plot Twists
Date:Address:750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us virtually via Zoom or in-person! -
Rock Hill Senior Health Fair — September 25, 2025
Date:Address:326 Technology Way Rock Hill, SC 29730Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Rock Hill Senior Health Fair is one of the City of Rock Hill’s largest healthcare events that is focused on the well-being of senior citizens. -
Dementia 101 — The Basics - October 1, 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. -
Hire ME SC 10th annual Employer Summit — October 1, 2025
Date:Address:521 Michelin Rd, Greenville, SC 29605Details:Education / GuidesAnnouncing the Hire Me SC 10th annual Employer Summit, October 1, Greenville, SC, at the Michelin Conference Center. Early Bird Pricing is available now through July 15 with lesson tracks for... -
S.A.L.T. & Healthcare Ministries Community Health & Resource Fair — October 4, 2025
Date:Address:119 Diamond Ln, Columbia, SC 29210Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyPlease mark your calendar for Word of God Church and Ministries International's Community Health & Resource Fair! This event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Word... -
Dementia 101 The Basics — October 7, 2025
Date:Address:300 E South St. Union, SC 29379Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaEducation / GuidesSouth Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Melissa Dalton, CDP will provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the support resources available in our state. -
SCDOA Faith-Based Symposium — October 9, 2025
Date:Address:8301 Parklane Road Columbia SC 29223Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) will host its 7th Annual Faith-Based Symposium Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, located at 8301... -
Columbia PD Faith & Blue — October 11, 2025
Date:Address:201 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe Columbia Police Department hosts a Faith and Blue event each year to bring members of the faith community, police officers and neighborhoods together. We’ve been involved in the past and attended... -
Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (1st Floor Conference Room 106)Details:Education / GuidesThe Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee exists to support ongoing activities and new program development. -
Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Date:Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (1st Floor)]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... -
Empowering Employment
Date:—Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyBuild your independent living skills! -
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! -
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. -
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. -
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.