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The Council on Aging of Buncombe County (COA) is a non-profit organization providing services, support and information to help people meet the challenges of growing older. COA is dedicated to promoting independence, dignity and wellness for older adults through education, innovative programming, and coordination of resources.

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Recent News: Volunteer Tax-Aide Program Generates $1,692,171 for Buncombe Residents! Read more… May 01, 2013; March is Pill Take Back Month Operation Medicine Drop. Bring your old drugs to a free event near you. They will be safely taken off your hands -- no questions asked. Read more… Mar 11, 2013; Eating Well as You Age Healthy eating is important for everyone. But it can be even more critical as you age, especially if you’re living with a chronic condition. Read more… Mar 07, 2013; Helping Ensure Healthy Lives for Older Adults N.C.Center for Health & Wellness Making Connections Across the State In its first three years, Project EMMA had impressive results in encouraging older adults to improve their healthy livestyles. Now, UNC Asheville’s N.C. Center for Health & Wellness is joining forces with Project EMMA organizers to ensure this successful effort can be replicated across the state. A recent training session held on campus was the first step. Read more… Feb 11, 2013; AARP Free Tax Assistance February 1 to April 15, 2013. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the I.R.S, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, Buncombe County Library System and COA, Inc. will offer free tax preparations for taxpayers with low- and moderate-income with special attention to those age 60 and older. Read more… Jan 18, 2013; All News…

Upcoming Events: CAPES Support Group Meeting May 20, 2013 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Mission Hospitals: St. Joseph Campus, Loretta Hall: Conference Room 6; Medicare Choices Made Easy May 21, 2013 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Weaverville Branch Library; Medicare Choices Made Easy Jun 07, 2013 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — UNCA Reuter Center; CAPES Support Group Meeting Jun 17, 2013 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Mission Hospitals: St. Joseph Campus, Loretta Hall: Conference Room 6; CAPES Education Series Jul 29, 2013 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM — Mission Hospitals: St. Joseph Campus, Loretta Hall: Conference Room 6; Upcoming events…

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