Home Our Services News Contact Us About Us Area Agency on Aging Brochure Our Mission It is the mission of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging to be responsive to the changing needs of older people, persons with disabilities, and their families through a community based system of supports and services. To listen carefully, respect individual choice, promote independence and assist younger citizens in planning for their later years. Our Vision The Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging will be Region E's leading source of information, options and services for individuals as they grow older. We will achieve this goal by working with the region's older adults, persons with disabilities, families, services providers and community leaders to build livable and senior friendly communities that are prepared to meet the challenges of a growing aging population. Area Agency on Aging Our Services Administer federal, state, and local funds to agencies serving older adults. Serve as a primary resource for information and assistance. Advocate for the needs of caregivers and older adults with media partners, legislators and the Senior Tar Heel Legislature. Lead regional planning efforts to develop programs and resources to meet the increased needs of the growing number of older adults in our service area. Provide education, training events, and presentations on aging topics for older adults, caregivers and professionals. The Ombudsman Program advocates for the rights of residents living in nursing homes and adult care homes and advocates against Elder Abuse. The Family Caregiver Support Program connects caregivers with community resources for education, support, and respite Health Promotion Programs provides education for healthier life outcomes. The Local Contact Agency Program is an effort to educate residents in nursing homes about their options to transition out of the facility and return to community living. Reverse Mortgage Counseling is provided for older adults in our service area who are seeking a reverse mortgage loan or are just interested in learning more about their options. The “Resource Directory for Older Adults” is a guide book published by our agency that is available to older adults, caregivers and service providers. Region E Regional Aging Service Plan 2020-2024 Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Elder Abuse Health Promotion Programs HCCBG Services Options Counseling Project C.A.R.E. Regional Advisory Committee Regional Ombudsman Senior Tar Heel Legislators Helpful Links Navigate Services Upcoming Events ACAP community Presents Caring and Coping with Teepa Snow Celebrate Life in the Extra Innings AARP - Let's Talk About Livable Appalachia Region E Regional Aging Service Plan 2020-2024 Catawba Co. Aging Services Plan 2016-2020 Catawba County Aging Services Plan Resource Directory for Older Adults Resource Directory for Older Adults Contacts The Western Piedmont Council of Governments shall serve all local government members in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties with professional, cost-effective assistance on a variety of local, regional, state and federal issues and programs. Share your thoughts! Telephone: 828.322.9191 Fax: 828.322.5991 Email: jason.toney@wpcog.org Mailing: P.O. Box 9026 | Hickory, NC 28603 Location: 1880 2nd Avenue NW Hickory, NC 28601 Get social with us! Driving Directions In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington, DC 20250-9410 Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.