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, donations, 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)
Senior Center Activities
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:
Lunch is provided to Seniors via congregate, drive thru, or delivery (based on qualifications).
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.