Pet Therapy Spotlight
When Mary Ann Sharp speaks, you can tell she grew up somewhere outside of Western North Carolina. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she held onto the rich accent of her childhood,…
Category: News
Stop! I Don’t Want Your Discount.
A Medicare beneficiary brought this situation to our attention recently and with this person’s permission, we want to make everyone aware.
Food Assistance is for anyone who needs it
Gerald Bailey, a new resident at Battery Park Apartments in downtown Asheville recently found himself in need of food assistance and asked the Council on Aging of Buncombe County for…
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…
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…
