Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

Mission: 

It is the mission of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging to be responsive to the changing needs of older people, persons with disabilities, and their families through a community based system of supports and services. To listen carefully, respect individual choice, promote independence and assist younger citizens in planning for their later years.

Resources:

• Administer federal, state, and local funds to agencies serving older adults.
• Serve as a primary resource for information and assistance.
• Advocate for the needs of caregivers and older adults with media partners, legislators and the Senior Tar Heel Legislature.
• Lead regional planning efforts to develop programs and resources to meet the increased needs of the growing number of older adults in our service area.
• Provide education, training events, and presentations on aging topics for older adults, caregivers and professionals.
• The Ombudsman Program advocates for the rights of residents living in nursing homes and adult care homes and advocates against Elder Abuse.
• The Family Caregiver Support Program connects caregivers with community resources for education, support, and respite
• Health Promotion Programs provides education for healthier life outcomes.
• The Local Contact Agency Program is an effort to educate residents in nursing homes about their options to transition out of the facility and return to community living.
• Reverse Mortgage Counseling is provided for older adults in our service area who are seeking a reverse mortgage loan or are just interested in learning more about their options.
• The “Resource Directory for Older Adults” is a guide book published by the agency that is available to older adults, caregivers and service providers.

Services:

• Options Counseling
• Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Services
  • HCCBG Services available in most counties include:
    • Adult Day Care, Adult Day Health
    • Congregate Meals
    • Home-Delivered Meals
    • In-Home Respite for Family Caregivers
    • In-Home Aide
    • Transportation
    • Senior Center Operations
    • Legal Services
    • Information and Options Counseling
    • Housing and Home Improvement
• Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty)