Council on Aging Henderson County News
The Council on Aging for Henderson County Announces Placement of New Executive Director
The Council on Aging for Henderson County announced Elizabeth Williams will be joining the COAHC as Executive Director, effective July 27, 2023. Elizabeth will work with the COAHC while also acting as Executive Director of MountainCare, a nonprofit providing Adult Day...
September Volunteer Newsletter
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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....
July is Eye Injury Prevention Month: Reduce your Risk With These Tips!
Eye injuries affect up to 2.5 million people throughout the world every year. This Eye Injury Prevention Month, we want to talk about how you can avoid becoming a victim of an eye injury. Fortunately, many eye injuries can be prevented as long as the proper...
Signs of Alzheimer’s and How to Support Aging Loved Ones Affected
Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month? What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a devastating, degenerative brain disease that affects the memory, movement, and mood of older adults over the age of 65 in most cases. Alzheimer’s is...
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
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 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
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
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....