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Social Programs<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Social programs-ACOA offer social connections to seniors at a stage in life where isolation is all too common. These connections include cultural events, walking groups, bingo, cards and games, educational classes, an fieldtrips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Information and referrals-ACOA served as the lead agency in Allegany for helping seniors and their families with information and community resources for the elderly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alleghany Aging Population Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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32% of Alleghany County\u2019s population is age 60 over<\/p>\n

The 65+ population is the fastest growing segment in the county<\/p>\n

By 2030, the 85+ will double<\/p>\n

26% of persons age 60 or over live in poverty<\/p>\n

In 2017, there were 597 veterans age 65 or over<\/p>\n

30% of persons age 65 over live alone<\/p>\n

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