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News & Events
New:    Step by Step directions for using the Medicare.gov website to help choose a Medicare Part D plan are provided by 'Clicking Here'. 
Calling All Centenarians:  We are looking for Buncombe County residents aged 100+ years to invite to an upcoming celebration of aging.  If you know of someone who is 100 years old or older and would like to attend a celebration, please call Wendy Marsh at the Council on Aging - 277-8288. 
New:  A quick inventory of all the resources that supply Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) is provided by 'Clicking Here'.
The AARP Tax-Aide Program, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, and The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc. will again offer free tax preparation for low- and middle-income taxpayers, as well as older adults (age 60+), from February 1 through April 15, 2010. Electronic filing (E-file) is available for safe and accurate preparation and fast refunds.   Click Here for schedule and what to bring
Be Counted!  10 minutes, 10 questions, to Help your State.  Did you know? You can help North Carolina and your community by filling out a confidential short 10-question Census form that will be mailed to your house in March. Data from the census will help all North Carolina residents in many ways including where to build schools, hospitals and roads.  April 1st 2010 is National Census Day. Use this day as a point of reference for sending your completed forms back in the mail.   Learn more by visiting > www.2010census.nc.gov. 
New:  Project EMMA Evaluation Report by The Renssalaerville Institute is now available by CLICKING HERE. 
New:  2010 Older Americans Month theme will be 'Live Strong! Live Long!'.  All the information is available by CLICKING HERE. 
New:  This years Eighth Annual 'Successful Aging' Celebration will be held on May 25th at the Crowne Plaza Resort.  Brochures will be mailed to previous attendees.  If you have not attended and would like to receive a brochure, e-mail your name and address to coabc.org or call us at 277-8288.
MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM: WHO PAYS WHAT, AND WHY?  Get the latest information about Medicare Part B by Clicking Here. 
The Buncombe County Aging Plan (2008-2012) 2009 Progress Report is now available by 'Clicking Here'
Donations are needed for the Mission Hospital's 'Elder Care Activity Boxes' which are used as a creative outlet for seniors with dementia.    Call Nancy Smith-Hunnicutt at 213-4542 for a list of items needed and with questions or suggestions for other items.

 

 
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