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Madison County Senior Center & Nutrition Sites

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

There is one Senior Center and seven Nutrition Sites in Madison County: Marshall, Mars Hill, Beech Glen, Upper Laurel, Center Community Center, Hot Springs, Spring Creek and Shelton Laurel. All provide lunchdaily (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) to adults 60 years of age and older at these sites. Home Delivered meals: 7 sites provide home […]

Madison County Senior Center & Nutrition Sites

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

There is one Senior Center and seven Nutrition Sites in Madison County: Marshall, Mars Hill, Beech Glen, Upper Laurel, Center Community Center, Hot Springs, Spring Creek and Shelton Laurel. All provide lunchdaily (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) to adults 60 years of age and older at these sites. Home Delivered meals: 7 sites provide home […]

Harvest House Community Center (Asheville)

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Offers activities for older adults (current offerings here), as well as access to: Woodworking Shop, Clay Studio, Weaving Studio, Billiards, Horseshoe Pit and Shuffleboard Court. 205 Kenilworth Road, Asheville Phone: 828-350-2051  

Harvest House Community Center (Asheville)

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Offers activities for older adults (current offerings here), as well as access to: Woodworking Shop, Clay Studio, Weaving Studio, Billiards, Horseshoe Pit and Shuffleboard Court. 205 Kenilworth Road, Asheville Phone: 828-350-2051  

Senior Opportunity Community Center (Asheville)

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Offers access to: Educational Experience, Billiards, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Click here for current activity listing. 36 Grove Street, Asheville, NC. Phone: 828-350-2062

Senior Opportunity Community Center (Asheville)

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Offers access to: Educational Experience, Billiards, Open Recreational Area, Picnic Tables and Benches. Click here for current activity listing. 36 Grove Street, Asheville, NC. Phone: 828-350-2062

Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

For over 45 years, Meals on Wheels of Asheville Buncombe County has delivered meals to homebound older adults in their community every week. For more information about how to receive meals or to volunteer, visit their website.

Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

For over 45 years, Meals on Wheels of Asheville Buncombe County has delivered meals to homebound older adults in their community every week. For more information about how to receive meals or to volunteer, visit their website.

Lakeview Center for Active Aging (Black Mountain)

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Lakeview Center for Active Aging has had the distinction of being a NC Senior Center of Excellence since 2007. Overlooking beautiful Lake Tomahawk in the heart of Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley, the center is surrounded by a .55 mile walking path, tennis courts, fishing hot spots, playground, gazebo, picnic pavilion, and an outdoor […]

Lakeview Center for Active Aging (Black Mountain)

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Lakeview Center for Active Aging has had the distinction of being a NC Senior Center of Excellence since 2007. Overlooking beautiful Lake Tomahawk in the heart of Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley, the center is surrounded by a .55 mile walking path, tennis courts, fishing hot spots, playground, gazebo, picnic pavilion, and an outdoor […]

Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging promotes the highest level of well being of older adults and their families by partnering with organizations to provide a comprehensive system of opportunities, services, and protective services. The AAA is a leader and catalyst in helping older adults in their four county region lead more independent, […]

Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging promotes the highest level of well being of older adults and their families by partnering with organizations to provide a comprehensive system of opportunities, services, and protective services. The AAA is a leader and catalyst in helping older adults in their four county region lead more independent, […]

Haywood County Senior Resource Center

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of the Haywood County Senior Resource Center is to equip and empower older adults in Haywood County to safely live in their own homes as long as they wish by maximizing community resources and building collaborations. Programs, services and volunteer opportunities include: Caregiver list Senior Companion Foster Grandparents In-Home Aide services Congregate Nutrition […]

Haywood County Senior Resource Center

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of the Haywood County Senior Resource Center is to equip and empower older adults in Haywood County to safely live in their own homes as long as they wish by maximizing community resources and building collaborations. Programs, services and volunteer opportunities include: Caregiver list Senior Companion Foster Grandparents In-Home Aide services Congregate Nutrition […]

Meals on Wheels Haywood County

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Meals on Wheels Haywood County Mission: To provide nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks that enable homebound seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity through the efforts of staff and volunteers. Goals: Haywood County Meals on Wheels has been around since 1975. They aim to: Serve any qualifying senior who needs their […]

Meals on Wheels Haywood County

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Meals on Wheels Haywood County Mission: To provide nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks that enable homebound seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity through the efforts of staff and volunteers. Goals: Haywood County Meals on Wheels has been around since 1975. They aim to: Serve any qualifying senior who needs their […]

Haywood County HHS Aging and Adult Services

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Mission The Aging and Adult Services Team provides services necessary to fulfill the legal mandate of North Carolina in assuring that adults who are disabled and/or aged and are fragile or vulnerable, are protected and receive services to remove the factors placing them in danger. Services Include: Adult Day Care/Day Health Provides organized programming and […]

Haywood County HHS Aging and Adult Services

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Mission The Aging and Adult Services Team provides services necessary to fulfill the legal mandate of North Carolina in assuring that adults who are disabled and/or aged and are fragile or vulnerable, are protected and receive services to remove the factors placing them in danger. Services Include: Adult Day Care/Day Health Provides organized programming and […]

Graham County Senior Center

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Graham County Senior Center offers a wide variety of services to the senior citizens of Graham County who are 60 years of age or older or the spouse of someone who is 60 years old or older. Priority is given to those meeting or exceeding the poverty level. For the homebound seniors the center […]

Graham County Senior Center

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Graham County Senior Center offers a wide variety of services to the senior citizens of Graham County who are 60 years of age or older or the spouse of someone who is 60 years old or older. Priority is given to those meeting or exceeding the poverty level. For the homebound seniors the center […]

Clay County Senior Center

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Clay County Senior Center provides a wide variety of activities, programs & services for older adults, as a North Carolina Senior Center of Excellence in June 2015. Their mission is to provide an atmosphere for older adults to enrich their lives through activities, education, recreation, socialization, & volunteerism. The Clay County Senior Center is a […]

Clay County Senior Center

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Clay County Senior Center provides a wide variety of activities, programs & services for older adults, as a North Carolina Senior Center of Excellence in June 2015. Their mission is to provide an atmosphere for older adults to enrich their lives through activities, education, recreation, socialization, & volunteerism. The Clay County Senior Center is a […]

Cherokee County Adult Social Services

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

In-Home Aide Services Level one assistance for disabled adults and families with basic daily living activities such as house cleaning, preparation of meals, shopping, transportation, etc. in an effort to help the recipient remain safely in their home and continue to be as self-sufficient as possible. Medicaid Transportation Services Transportation to medical and/or health appointments […]

Cherokee County Adult Social Services

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

In-Home Aide Services Level one assistance for disabled adults and families with basic daily living activities such as house cleaning, preparation of meals, shopping, transportation, etc. in an effort to help the recipient remain safely in their home and continue to be as self-sufficient as possible. Medicaid Transportation Services Transportation to medical and/or health appointments […]

Cherokee / Clay County Senior Games

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games & SilverArts organization was launched in 2007 with the first Senior Games taking place in 2008. We are a non-profit organization (501-C3) sanctioned by the North Carolina Senior Games, Inc., which began in 1983 with a vision to create a year-round health promotion and education program for North Carolinians 50 […]

Cherokee / Clay County Senior Games

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games & SilverArts organization was launched in 2007 with the first Senior Games taking place in 2008. We are a non-profit organization (501-C3) sanctioned by the North Carolina Senior Games, Inc., which began in 1983 with a vision to create a year-round health promotion and education program for North Carolinians 50 […]

Cherokee County Senior Services

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of Cherokee County Senior Services is to provide services that encourage an independent, quality standard of living. These services include, but are not limited to, transportation, nutrition, activities and education pertinent to senior issues. The Senior sites are committed to operating in accordance with the National Institute of Senior Center Standards. The Cherokee […]

Cherokee County Senior Services

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The mission of Cherokee County Senior Services is to provide services that encourage an independent, quality standard of living. These services include, but are not limited to, transportation, nutrition, activities and education pertinent to senior issues. The Senior sites are committed to operating in accordance with the National Institute of Senior Center Standards. The Cherokee […]

Swain County Focal Point on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Swain County Focal Point on Aging, Inc. is organized to serve the interests of and meet the needs of the aging through services such as information and referral, advocacy, congregate nutrition, home-delivered meals, health promotion, Project CARE, Senior games, etc. Sampling of programs and services: Congregate Dining Home-delivered Meals Swain County Senior Center ~ […]

Swain County Focal Point on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Swain County Focal Point on Aging, Inc. is organized to serve the interests of and meet the needs of the aging through services such as information and referral, advocacy, congregate nutrition, home-delivered meals, health promotion, Project CARE, Senior games, etc. Sampling of programs and services: Congregate Dining Home-delivered Meals Swain County Senior Center ~ […]

Macon County Department on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Macon County Senior Services and the Community Resource Center are located at 108 Wayah Street in Franklin, NC. Senior Services offers a variety of programs to help the older adult maintain their independent lifestyle. The Community Resource Center is a point of access for information in regards to the full range of services offered in […]

Macon County Department on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Macon County Senior Services and the Community Resource Center are located at 108 Wayah Street in Franklin, NC. Senior Services offers a variety of programs to help the older adult maintain their independent lifestyle. The Community Resource Center is a point of access for information in regards to the full range of services offered in […]

Jackson County Department on Aging

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Jackson County Department on Aging is a one-stop resource center dedicated to providing services and support to the aging population of Jackson County. Older adults and caregivers can meet social, physical, mental, and some financial needs through programs offered at the Department on Aging. Programs, services, and facilities include: Adult Day Program The Jackson […]

Jackson County Department on Aging

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Jackson County Department on Aging is a one-stop resource center dedicated to providing services and support to the aging population of Jackson County. Older adults and caregivers can meet social, physical, mental, and some financial needs through programs offered at the Department on Aging. Programs, services, and facilities include: Adult Day Program The Jackson […]

Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging – Region A

By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging ( AAA) works on behalf of older adults and their caregivers in the seven southwestern counties of North Carolina, including the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Direct Services include: Family Caregiver Support The goal of the Family […]

Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging – Region A

· by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

The Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging ( AAA) works on behalf of older adults and their caregivers in the seven southwestern counties of North Carolina, including the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Direct Services include: Family Caregiver Support The goal of the Family […]

Re-imagining Health Ministries During COVID: How to keep Health Ministries Engaged

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

At our houses of worship, things have looked different for a while. Many faith communities and their health ministries have mobilized in unprecedented ways to keep their communities healthy and safe. In that spirit, we would like to offer ideas of how to stay connected while we continue loving our neighbors by keeping our distance. We […]

Re-imagining Health Ministries During COVID: How to keep Health Ministries Engaged

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

At our houses of worship, things have looked different for a while. Many faith communities and their health ministries have mobilized in unprecedented ways to keep their communities healthy and safe. In that spirit, we would like to offer ideas of how to stay connected while we continue loving our neighbors by keeping our distance. We […]

Mesothelioma.net

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who Mesothelioma.net is a resource for comprehensive information for those suffering from mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos diseases. What Mesothelioma.net provides information about treatment options, financial assistance, and help for families of asbestos victims. Mesothelioma.net is a trustworthy source of information and is periodically reviewed by medical professionals. We even give back to the cancer community by sponsoring the American Cancer […]

Mesothelioma.net

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who Mesothelioma.net is a resource for comprehensive information for those suffering from mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos diseases. What Mesothelioma.net provides information about treatment options, financial assistance, and help for families of asbestos victims. Mesothelioma.net is a trustworthy source of information and is periodically reviewed by medical professionals. We even give back to the cancer community by sponsoring the American Cancer […]

Healthy Aging NC

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: The Healthy Aging NC Initiative of the NC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville. Our website is designed for agencies, health care providers, and people interested in learning more about effective, community-based programs that address chronic disease, falls prevention, and safe walking and physical activity.  What: As North Carolina’s statewide resource center for evidence-based health […]

Healthy Aging NC

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: The Healthy Aging NC Initiative of the NC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville. Our website is designed for agencies, health care providers, and people interested in learning more about effective, community-based programs that address chronic disease, falls prevention, and safe walking and physical activity.  What: As North Carolina’s statewide resource center for evidence-based health […]

Osteoarthritis Action Alliance

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Osteoarthritis (OA) Action Alliance is a national coalition of concerned organizations committed to elevating osteoarthritis (OA) as a national health priority and promoting effective policy solutions that aim to address the individual and national toll of OA. In addition, the OA Action Alliance, with the public health community, is working to ensure people with […]

Osteoarthritis Action Alliance

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Osteoarthritis (OA) Action Alliance is a national coalition of concerned organizations committed to elevating osteoarthritis (OA) as a national health priority and promoting effective policy solutions that aim to address the individual and national toll of OA. In addition, the OA Action Alliance, with the public health community, is working to ensure people with […]

Mind My Health

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Mind My Health is a free, easy-to use online advance care planning tool that provides universal access for individuals to “own their health, and plan for care in advance.”  Using Mind My Health’s innovative, intuitive platform, users store their legally-recognized advance care plan (Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will, or Advance Directive) in on […]

Mind My Health

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Mind My Health is a free, easy-to use online advance care planning tool that provides universal access for individuals to “own their health, and plan for care in advance.”  Using Mind My Health’s innovative, intuitive platform, users store their legally-recognized advance care plan (Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will, or Advance Directive) in on […]

The American Heart Association

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: The American Heart Association provides several resources to help your heart. Presently, support groups and hotlines can be helpful to quit smoking. As a result, AHA lists resources of this type. Please visit their website to learn more. What: Many resources you can print and put within church bulletins, such as brochures. Why: Sometimes […]

The American Heart Association

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Who: The American Heart Association provides several resources to help your heart. Presently, support groups and hotlines can be helpful to quit smoking. As a result, AHA lists resources of this type. Please visit their website to learn more. What: Many resources you can print and put within church bulletins, such as brochures. Why: Sometimes […]

Living Healthy

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The ultimate goal of implementing Living Healthy (i.e. CDSMP) and Living Healthy with Diabetes (i.e. DSMP), is to reduce the risk and occurrence of disease and disability among the rapidly increasing number of adults 60 and older. What: The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) and the Division of Public Health (DPH) […]

Living Healthy

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The ultimate goal of implementing Living Healthy (i.e. CDSMP) and Living Healthy with Diabetes (i.e. DSMP), is to reduce the risk and occurrence of disease and disability among the rapidly increasing number of adults 60 and older. What: The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) and the Division of Public Health (DPH) […]

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and long-term care insurance. Who: The Department of Insurance, in which SHIIP is housed, has trained experts who can answer questions about health, life, Medicare, homeowners, auto, disability, and other types of insurance coverage. […]

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and long-term care insurance. Who: The Department of Insurance, in which SHIIP is housed, has trained experts who can answer questions about health, life, Medicare, homeowners, auto, disability, and other types of insurance coverage. […]