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Area Agency on Aging Brochure

Our 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.

Our Vision 

 

The Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging will be Region E's leading source of information, options and services for individuals as they grow older.  We will achieve this goal by working with the region's older adults, persons with disabilities, families, services providers and community leaders to build livable and senior friendly communities that are prepared to meet the challenges of a growing aging population.

Area Agency on Aging

 

Our Services​

  • 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.

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  • The “Resource Directory for Older Adults” is a guide book published by our agency that is available to older adults, caregivers and service providers.

Region E Regional Aging Service Plan 2024-2028

Region E Regional Aging Service Plan 2024-2028

Resource Directory for Older Adults

Resource Directory for Older Adults

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The Western Piedmont Council of Governments shall serve all local government members in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties with professional, cost-effective assistance on a variety of local, regional, state and federal issues and programs.

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​Telephone: ​828.322.9191

Fax: 828.322.5991
Mailing: P.O. Box 9026 | Hickory, NC 28603
Location: 1880 2nd Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601​

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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

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To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington, DC 20250-9410

 

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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