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Below are recent press releases from the Area Agency on Aging. If you have questions or want more detail regarding the information contained in the press releases, just contact Carol Ward at 252-9741839 or email cward@mideastcom.org unless someone else is identified within the respective release as a contact person. |
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North Carolina Study Commission On AgingPRESS RELEASE February 2006
COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING IN WILLIAMSTON, NC
Raleigh – The public is invited to address the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging during a public hearing on issues facing older adults in North Carolina. The event will take place on Tuesday February 21, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Building 2, Auditorium at Martin Community College, Williamston, NC. The Commission Co-chairs, Representative Beverly Earle and Senator Charlie Dannelly invite older adults, family caregivers, agency representatives, service providers, and members of the public with experience in issues related to aging to attend. The North Carolina Study Commission on Aging was created in 1987 to study and evaluate the system of State services delivered to older adults and to recommend an improved system to meet the present and future needs of older adults in North Carolina. The Commission includes: members of the North Carolina House of Representatives; members of the North Carolina Senate; and providers of health, mental health, or social services to older adults. Each year the Commission examines a variety of issues and makes recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on ways to improve the delivery of services to older adults in North Carolina. As part of the information gathering process, the Commission members are interested in public input on ways to improve the quality and delivery of care for older adults in North Carolina, including: community-based long-term care, long-term care facilities, senior centers, adult day care, housing, transportation, and Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Individuals who wish to address the Commission may sign-up immediately prior to the hearing and are asked to limit comments to five minutes. Speakers are also asked to furnish a written copy of their comments if possible. For more information, contact Cynthia Davis, Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging (252) 974-1835, or Shawn Parker, Study Commission on Aging, (919) 733-2578.
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Congratulations Stars! The Gleaners are on hand to accept a check for $150 compliments of First Citizens Bank and a Certificate of Appreciation from Alice Sharpe, Regional Advisory Committee at a Hertford County Senior Fun Day
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