The mission of
Avery Senior Services is to promote the well-being
of Avery County's older adults by supporting services and
activities which are intended to support their health and
independence, enhance their dignity and encourage their
involvement in and with the community.
DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 447
1655 Shultz Circle
Newland, NC 28657
Phone Number : (828)733-8220
Fax Number : (828)733-8279
averysc@averycountync.com
Avery Senior Services is located
at 165 Shultz Circle in Newland, NC near the pool complex.
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
OUR PROGRAMS
Congregate Nutrition
Lunch is served Monday Through Friday at 11:45am
Home Delivered Meals
A hot, nutritious, noontime meal is served Monday
through Friday. Volunteers deliver meals on six routes. A smile
and good lunch can do wonders in helping our homebound older
adults remain at home.
Information & Referral
Our office maintains information and data on current
aging issues. We assist older adults and their families in
acquiring needed information whether directly or by referring
them to the correct agency source.
Senior Center Activities
Available to anyone 60 years of age or older:
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Excercise
- Library
- Greenhouse
- Ceramics Classes
- Computer Lab & Instruction
- Shuffle Board
- Bingo
- Musical Programs
- Quilting
- Overnight trips
- Day Trips
- Health Promotion Activities
- Income Tax Assistance
- Medicare & Insurance Help
- Surplus Food Distribution
- Senior Games
Outreach
Efforts are ongoing to keep the community informed
of services available and to contact those most in need.
Transportation
Available on a daily basis throughout Avery County
[Also, Click Here For The Transportation
Page] and other locations in order to transport clients
to the Senior Center and to provide access to essential services
such as doctors, clinics, grocery and pharmacy.
In-Home Aide Service
Many Times known as Chore Services, In-Home
Aide is available on two levels:
- Level I Service offers basic home maintenance by maintaining
a clean, healthy living environment and assisting with shopping,
cooking, correspondence, etc.
- Level 2 Service provides basic personal care services
such as bathing.
Respite Care
Available to provide relief to those caring for
the elderly with long term care needs. An aide visits the home
to provide help for primary caregivers by giving family members
a few hours to run errands, to meet appointments, or to just
relax.
Caregiver's Haven
A specialized adult day program of the Avery Senior
Center for persons with memory loss from Alzheimer's Disease
or a related disorder. Caregiver's Haven is a small-group program
in a comfortable, homelike setting where participants enjoy
friendship and meaningful activities. Caregivers get time out
for personal needs, etc. The program is therapeutic for participants
and helps families keep their loved ones at home.
Volunteer Avery County
A branch of Avery Senior Services, Volunteer Avery
County recruits and places volunteers with many agencies in
Avery County which are youth, aging, or community oriented.
VAC also specializes in obtaining resources for hard to meet
needs.
Volunteer Avery County can be reached at: (828)737-0718 or (828)733-8220
Senior Center Volunteer Opportunities
- Home Delivered Meals
- Minor Home Repair
- Kitchen Aide
- Nutrition Site Custodial
- Transportation Attendant
- Friendly Visitor
- In-Home Aide
- Health Promotions
- Grounds Beautifcation
- Food Server
- Caregiver's Haven
FUNDED BY
- County of Avery
- N.C. Home & Community Care
Block Grant
- Available Grants
- Contributuions
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