Elder Abuse: You Can Help and Here’s How
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day was designated by the United Nations to encourage the people of the world to voice their objections to the abuse…
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Independent, Strong, and 94 Years Young
Nina Christian knows what it means to be a strong, independent woman. Self-assured and resilient, she’s lived a full and rewarding life and spent the past 25+ years as a…
Meet Our New Director, Heather Bauer
Greetings! I am Heather Bauer, the Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s new Executive Director, effective January 15, 2020. It has been an honor to begin work with the Council…
A Person Belongs Wherever They Find Themselves
Barbara Roth has been told on numerous occasions, “You don’t look like you belong here.” She becomes tearful as she explains, “People who say that… don’t know my story.” Barbara…
A Helping Hand in a Time of Need
How has the Council on Aging made a positive difference in the lives of elderly citizens in Buncombe County? A way to find out is to ask local seniors who…
The Fairview Welcome Table Has Made All the Difference!
As a services coordinator for the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, I have witnessed firsthand the dramatic difference socialization can make in the lives of senior citizens. Just sharing…
Fraud ALERT: Watch Out For Scams!
Medicare is in the process of issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. The new card will no longer contain the person’s social security number, which will decrease the…
Has The Mail Run Today?
Monday through Friday I watch for the mail. My office sits across from the mailboxes at the HUD subsidized senior living community where I serve as a Services Coordinator through…
Council on Aging Opens New Benefits Enrollment Center
Understanding and taking advantage of all the benefits that are available to Medicare beneficiaries can be a challenging and stressful process. People often are unaware of the programs they may…
