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Senior Disaster Registry
Council on Aging, with support from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg emergency response community, created a registry for frail, homebound and/or elderly citizens foreseeing the need for assistance in the event of an emergency or disaster in Mecklenburg County. Register now!
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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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Appropriate, 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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Introducing...Aging & Disabilities CRC - Serving Mecklenburg County
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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Utility Bill Discount Program
Some older adults may need assistance with utility bills.
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More Funding Needed for Project C.A.R.E.
One resource for caregivers has been the newly initiated Project C.A.R.E (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty), which aims to improve the quality of life for low-income and minority families who care for their loved ones with dementia. It provides comprehensive support services to caregivers through a family consultant model. Family consultants visit the homes of caregivers in crisis and offer them timely help and intervention.
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H1N1 / Swine Flu
H1N1 / Swine flu is a new type of influenza outbreak found in human beings, which is slowly expanding in the United States. Learn more to protect yourself and loved ones!
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Project 2020
The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) and other government agencies has begun to develop long-term care initiatives to address the healthcare needs of an increasingly aging population and generate savings in Medicare and Medicaid. One such initiative is known as Project 2020, which would help the aging network be more consumer-centered and have cost effective long-term care strategies, ultimately working to improve the quality of life for older adults. If implemented across the nation, the Project 2020 program is estimated to have a gross federal savings of $2.7 billion. States will also experience significant savings.
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