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Utility Bill Discount Program
Some older adults may need assistance with utility bills.
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Senior Disaster Registry
Registry being created for frail, homebound and/or elderly citizens of Mecklenburg County in the event of a disaster.
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Future Congregate Nutritional Sites
Mecklenburg County DSS is conducting research to meet the needs of the increasing aging population.
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Approriate, Affordable, Quality Housing that Accommodates Aging in Place
The Council on Aging vision for housing is appropriate, affordable, quality housing that accommodates aging-in-place for older adults as they transition through different stages of the aging process. Currently, there is no comprehensive housing policy to accommodate aging in place.
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Creating an Advisory Board to Address Transportation Accessibility
The Council on Aging vision for transportation is appropriate, affordable, and accessible transportation for aging-in-place older adults where their mobility is not restricted. Currently, there is not a forum for transportation providers to collaborate on transportation issues that specifically target aging adults.
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Caregiver Support
The availability of coordinated, supportive services is needed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that offer caregivers access to resources, readily available quality assistance and respite to enable them to continue to provide quality care for their older loved ones.
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Southern Piedmont Aging & Disability Resource Connection
The Emerging Issues / Status of Seniors Initiative Committee (a Council on Aging Education/Advocacy initiative), through partnerships with Centralina Area Agency on Aging and Disability Rights & Resources, is currently working with agencies in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that provide services and support to older adults and people with disabilities.
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