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
- HCCBG Services available in most counties include:
- Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty)