Council on Aging Henderson County News
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...
Jiffy Lube is Driving to do More
Thank you, Jiffy Lube! As part of their Drive To Do More commitment to support charities and volunteers nationwide, Jiffy Lube partnered with Meals on Wheels to raise funds and awareness that will help our seniors stay nourished. We’re excited to have had Jiffy Lube...
WellCare Sponsoring the Volunteer Luncheon
Thank you to our amazing Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsor WellCare for helping us celebrate our volunteers Saturday, September 24th at our annual Volunteer Picnic in the Park! We love our volunteers and are so lucky to have amazing community members like...
Thanks to Our Sponsors
International Day of Older People SponsorSilver SponsorsTable SponsorsVenue SponsorMusic SponsorNovember Meals on Wheels Sponsor
COAHC Silent Auction
COAHC Silent Auction! Register an item to be auctioned off September 30th-Oct 9th to support the Council on Aging for Henderson County!The Council on Aging for Henderson County (COAHC) is dedicated to our aging adult community by providing high-quality care and...
First Annual International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons Oct 1 from 12-5pm at Guidon Brewery The Council on Aging for Henderson County (COAHC) is dedicated to our aging adult community by providing high-quality care and resources. We are excited to announce that this fall, we are launching...
Find Charlie the Bear
Bears are being spotted all over Main Street!! They’ve taken hold of every corner! Can you find our bear Charley before September 15th?? Use the QR code or link “Charley the Bear Scavenger Hunt” to enter the game! Players who submit their answers will be entered into...