Chatham Council on Aging
Mission:Â To help maintain the well-being and social and civic engagement of Chatham County seniors, enable them to remain living safely at home, and support family caregivers.
The Council on Aging is in its 46th year of providing a wide array of services and programs, including Meals on Wheels; congregate and frozen meals; in-home personal care; caregiver respite; educational, social and fitness programs at its two senior centers; telephone reassurance and friendly visits; loaning of assistive equipment; provision of incontinence supplies; long-term care options and health insurance counseling; information and assistance; evidence-based health promotion; support groups; general and medical transportation; minor home repair; emergency assistance, low-income tax assistance, and much more.
Volunteer Opportunities
A few current COVID opportunities include: writing articles for newspaper and Council newsletter (to include interviewing clients); documenting history of Council; outside landscaping of clients' homes and Council's centers; writing "thinking of you" notes to seniors sheltering-in-place; potentially helping seniors with their technology devices (e.g., tablets) if this can be done remotely or through outside or phone contact; presenting a virtual program (Zoom or You-tube); and other similar activities.
Contact
365 NC Hwy 87N, Pittsboro 27312
112 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344
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Allison.Andrews@chathamcouncilonaging.com
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(919) 542-4512