About
Us
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Who: The
Area Agency on Aging is an organization established by the
Older Americans Act of 1965 to advocate for older adults
within its region through planning, training, technical
assistance, and resource development. The Area Agency on
Aging functions primarily as a support to existing
services. The Area Agency on Aging is part of the Mid-East
Commission, a lead regional organization.
Where:
1385
John Small Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: (252) 946-8043
Fax: (252) 974-1852 |
We serve
a geographic region that includes the following five
counties:
Beaufort
Bertie
Hertford
Martin
Pitt |
When: We are
available during regular business hours, Monday-Friday,
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Why: Area
Agencies on Aging, established by federal law, are located
within the regional councils of NC. Our mission is to
facilitate the coordination of existing aging services and
resources. Through planning, technical assistance, and
resource development, we help to expand service delivery
and promote issues affecting older adults and their
caregivers.
What: As one of 1 7 Area
Agencies on Aging in North Carolina, our goals are to:
- Administer the Home & Community Care Block Grant
Services; Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman Program;
and other grant-funded services
- Develop a comprehensive and coordinated system of
service delivery within our region
- Develop and administer an area-aging plan, based on
input from county aging committees
- Help local communities respond to issues of aging
through training, planning, assessment, and technical
assistance
- Generate public and private resources, including
grants and donations to maintain or increase services
for older adults
- Advocate for residents of long-term care facilities
and older adults living in the community
- Convene regional and local planning committees to
study current aging issues such as: elder abuse, adult
day care, managed care, and long-term care
- Provide technical assistance to regional members of
the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature
- Promote professional development for aging service
providers
- Provide support to local Nursing Home and Adult Care
Home Community Advisory Committees
- Resolve grievances in nursing homes and rest homes
- Provide information and referral to older consumers,
caregivers, and family members
- Distribute information about current legislation
affecting older adults
- Facilitate and participate in the creation of
housing choices through program formation, advocacy
and proposal development
- Provide on-the-job-training to low income older
workers through the Senior Community Service
Employment program
- Provide support to senior games and other wellness
programs
The
Mid-East Commission
Area Agency on Aging
P.O. Drawer 1787
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-8043
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