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Alleghany Council on Aging
Alleghany Council on Aging (ACOA) offers a comprehensive array of services to older adults and their families. An over laying premise of our services are to allow persons to age successfully at home as an alternative to nursing home placement. The services are offered through cooperative funding, which includes federal, state, county, as well as various grants, donation, and fundraisers.
Director
Karon Edwards
Board of Directors
Lauren Barricklow
Pat Polley
Kevin Griffith
Marge Gray
Bobby Irwin
Brett Liverman
Amy Lucas
Stacey Presnell
Wanda Smith
Services We Provide:
(60 years of age or older)
- In-Home Aide, Level 1
- In-Home Aide, Level 2
- Respite Care
- Congregate Meals
- Home-Delivered Meals
- Emergency and Shelf-Stable Meals
- Health Promotions
- Outreach
- Information and Referral
- Senior Companions
- Legal Services Referral
- Notary
- S.H.I.I.P. Senior Health Insurance Info Program
- Social Security Assistance
Senior Center Activities
- Social Activities
- Lunch
- Bingo
- Pool and Table Tennis
- Exercise Programs for Senior Citizens
- N.C. Senior Games
- Senior Tar Heel Legislature
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Nutrition Information and Education
- Fun Trips
- Music and Singing
- Local Agency Visits
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Monthly Activities at:
Glade Creek Fire Department (1st Friday)
Turkey Knob Community Building (2nd Friday)
Alleghany Council on Aging provides a broad range of services designed to improve the quality of life for older adults by:
- Supporting frail older adults in their preference to be cared for at home
- Improving/maintaining the physical and mental health status of older adults
- Enabling older adults to maintain or regain independent functioning
- Assisting older adults and persons acting on behalf of older adults with accessing needed services and information
- Providing resources for relief to caregivers so they may continue to care for their loved one
- Providing community service opportunities for older adults
Meals
Lunch is provided to Seniors via congregate, drive thru, or delivery (based on qualifications).
Transportation
We contract with Alleghany in Motion to provide Seniors a way to and from the Senior Center.
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Demographics
The over sixty age group is the fastest growing population in the nation. Alleghany County and communities throughout North Carolina are experiencing increased numbers of senior residents. As a result of this dramatic growth, we must be ready to meet the challenges and to realize the opportunities for an aging population.
The demographics from the 60+ population in Alleghany County are most revealing. Almost 1 in 3 citizens in Alleghany County are age 60 and over.
With the Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, coupled with a longer life expectancy, continued planning is and will remain crucial.
We look to the future with optimism as we face these challenges and prioritize our efforts. It is with the ongoing support of Alleghany County that we continue to have a measurable impact on older adults, their families, and their caregivers.
