Council on Aging Henderson County Blog
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....
How to Support Your Aging Loved One When They Wish to “Age-in-Place”
Did you know that nearly 90% of aging adults wish to age in place as they grow older and become more dependent on others for care? The reasons make enough sense; would you want to leave the home you’ve lived in or owned for over 30 years just to be placed somewhere...
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Did you know that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month? Glaucoma can happen to anyone, regardless of age, but adults over the age of 60 are most at risk. As many as three million Americans have glaucoma, and older adults are six times more likely to develop glaucoma...
COA Programs Team Goes Caroling at Nursing Home
Some of the young ladies from the Council on Aging for Henderson County go to sing Christmas carols to the seniors over at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation. Happy Holidays! COAHC programs team spent some time singing to seniors in Hendersonville this season!...
Volunteer Spotlight: 12/09/2022
Meet Irene Chudyk! Irene has been a volunteer with the Council on Aging for Henderson County (COAHC) for around three years! She brings a joyful attitude to our Etowah thrift store, as she sorts and organizes the never-ending Christmas section in the back room. Her...