Council on Aging is Growing!

 

We are excited to share our new Next Door Group Respite Program. Starting is spring 2018, this program will allow us to provide more care to individuals and their families that have been effected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.

SHIIP Medicare Counseling
Turning 65? Not sure what plan is best for you? We have trained Medicare counselors that can help.

Making Medicare decisions can be very overwhelming. Our SHIIP volunteer and staff counselors are trained by the North Carolina Department of Insurance and are available to help you understand your options.

We provide unbiased and accurate information about Medicare. We don’t sell insurance, we simply help sort out your options so you can make informed decisions about your coverage.

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Alzheimer's disease
More than just memory loss.

Alzheimer’s disease is the 5th leading cause of death in North Carolina.

The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, affects 1 in 7 North Carolinians over the age of 65.

Union County has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s disease in the state.

Family Caregivers
The ones that give all of themselves to help another.

The demands of day to day care, changes in family roles, and decisions about placement in a care facility can be difficult.

Becoming well-informed about the disease and learning about support options are two important steps in coping with any form of memory loss.

Council on Aging can help caregivers and families walk through the difficult process of caregiving and are able to provide respite services.

Respite Services
Helping those that help others.

Last year the Family Caregiver Support Program connected 267 caregivers to supportive services.

Over 950 hours of respite services were provided last year to Union County families directly through Council on Aging at no cost.

In addition, 246 days of Adult Day care were provided to give caregivers a much needed break.

Equipment Loan Program
We give out donated durable medical equipment.

Need durable medical equipment to use in your home? Our equipment loan program may be able to help! If you have an equipment need, give us a call.

Equipment includes wheelchairs, transfer chairs, walkers, rollators, bedside commodes, shower chairs, transfer benches, canes, raised toilet seats, and adult diapers.

If you would like to donate items, we accept donations during our normal business hours.

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