Fire and Fall Prevention
Did you know adults age 65 and older are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fire or falls, and at age 75 the risk increases to three times that of the general population?
Protecting Older Adults from COVID-19 and Isolation Over the Holidays
The Centers for Disease Control stated that older adults are among those that should not travel at all over the holidays due to the risk of COVID-19 exposure. This also includes having family members travel to the older adult as well.
Supporting Older Adults: How Centralina AAA Works In Your Communities
Area Agencies on Aging were established through the Older Americans Act to facilitate and support programs that address the needs of older adults. Community planning is one of several mandated functions that these agencies are required to perform. Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) utilizes a variety of planning tools to meet these needs.
Accommodating People With Disabilities
Did you know that North Carolina ranks ninth in the nation for the number of people 65 and older? By 2025, one in five NC residents will be 65+. In addition, the CDC estimates that one out of every four Americans has a disability, defined as a significant limitation to one or more major life activities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 30 Years
This year marks the 30th anniversary of a major milestone in our nation’s history, the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
LGBT Cultural Competency Training
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.
World Elder Abuse Day: How You Can Get Involved
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.
Helping Homebound Older Adults Stay Healthy and Connected During COVID-19
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.
Older Americans Month 2020: Make Your Mark
For 57 years, Older Americans Month has been a special time to recognize the contributions these individuals made to our country.
Celebrating National Volunteer Month: Centralina Volunteer Efforts Shine Through COVID-19
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.