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...
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....
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...
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...
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...