This year marks the 30th anniversary of a major milestone in our nation’s history, the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has developed a LGBT cultural competency training program called Pride in Care NC thanks to a Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Civil Money Penalty grant.

Launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) provides an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of the mistreatment of older persons.

In March when our state was considering a stay-at-home order, Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the state of North Carolina canceled all in-person workshops.

For 57 years, Older Americans Month has been a special time to recognize the contributions these individuals made to our country.

Shirley Wiggins serves as a volunteer with Centralina Area Agency on Aging with the Senior Tar Heel Legislators (STHL) and the Region F Aging Advisory Committee.

The Let’s Get Active NC Video is a short and fun PowerPoint presentation that can be used during meetings and conferences to provide a physical activity break and re-focus your audience.