Telehealth has become a vital part of modern healthcare, offering remote consultations, real-time monitoring and mobile health tools that connect patients with providers regardless of location. While this shift has improved access for many, it has also created…
Falls are more than just a stumble; they’re a leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older, with one in four older adults experiencing a fall each year. While the statistics are sobering, there’s a hopeful message at the heart of this issue…
This year marks a monumental milestone in our nation’s commitment to older adults: the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Enacted in 1965 and created in response to growing concerns about the lack of community-based services for older adults…
Centralina Regional Council seeks a well-organized, customer service-oriented individual with a strong human services background for the position of REGIONAL LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN to join the Centralina Area Agency on Aging department in their work to identify needs and deliver critical services to support older and disabled adults within the region.
We are proud to announce that Centralina Area Agency on Aging’s Home Safety and Repair Program has been honored with a 2025 National Association of Development Organizations Impact Award in the category of Aging, Health and Human Services.
This national recognition celebrates innovative and impactful projects that promote…
As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature. Chronic health issues, age-related changes in the skin and certain medications can all interfere with our natural cooling processes. Older adults are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, and in severe cases, heat can even be life-threatening.
Every year, preventable falls and house fires claim the lives of countless older adults, a stark reality underscored by national statistics. Individuals aged 65 and older are twice as likely to die in a fire, with the risk growing significantly with age. Meanwhile, one in four older adults falls each year, often resulting in injury or death. In response, the Council on Aging in Union County launched the S.L.I.P. program to proactively address these risks…
The Ombudsman Program operates under federal mandate to investigate complaints, support residents’ autonomy and improve care standards in long-term care settings. In 2023 alone, the statewide program in North Carolina investigated 2,860 complaints, made over 4,300 resident visits, and delivered more than 6,100 consultations…
Caregiving can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with challenges that can take a toll on emotional and physical health. To support the well-being of informal caregivers and their loved ones, Centralina’s Family Caregiver Support Program continues to offer innovative tools and resources, including the recent introduction…
Held on March 28, 2025, at the Harris Conference Center in Charlotte, NC, the 2025 Annual Aging Conference brought together nearly 300 attendees, including aging professionals, educators, students and community members, all united under the timely theme: Tackling Aging.