Council on Aging Henderson County News

Senior Summer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin!

Senior Summer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin!

We’ve made it through the bulk of the summer in Western North Carolina but we’re not quite done yet. If the prolonged sun and heat have worn you down this year don’t become complacent during the waning days of summer when it comes to being safe in the sun this month....

Facts About Older Adults and Mental Health

Facts About Older Adults and Mental Health

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Nearly 60 million individuals in the United States alone suffer from chronic mental health conditions ranging from moderate to severe. Of that 60 million, 15% of those affected by mental health conditions...

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Did you know that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month? What is Parkinson’s Disease and Who is Affected? Parkinson’s Disease affects nearly one million people in the United States. Although Parkinson’s can be diagnosed in younger people, it primarily affects those...

Meals on Wheels for Henderson County Celebrates March for Meals

Meals on Wheels for Henderson County Celebrates March for Meals

Meals on Wheels Manager Kevin Laffond and Mayor Barbara Volk present a proclamation to the community celebrating the 21st annual "March for Meals." The ceremony is meant to honor the volunteers, staff, and donors who serve the community by making Meals on Wheels for...

The Importance of Good Nutrition for Older Adults

The Importance of Good Nutrition for Older Adults

Getting the right nutrition for your body at any age is important, but as we get older, our nutritional needs may change depending on age-related health problems, and how well we’ve taken care of ourselves over the years. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for many...

COAHC Celebrates March for Meals Community Champions Week

COAHC Celebrates March for Meals Community Champions Week

March is here! March for Meals is a month-long awareness campaign commemorating the Older Americans Act (OAA) senior nutrition program's creation on March 22, 1972. Henderson County's seniors are expected to make up over 30% of our community within the next 10 years....