Anson County Council on Aging


CONTACT

Grace Senior Center
199 Hwy 742-S
Wadesboro, N.C.

Phone: 704-694-6616 or 704-694-6217

Website: http://www.co.anson.nc.us/170/Senior-Services

HOURS

Open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

DIRECTOR
Wanda Talbert
Email: wtalbert@ansoncountync.gov
Direct Line: 704-994-3490

IN-HOME SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Rita Short
Email: rshort@ansoncountync.gov
Direct Line: 704-994-3494

NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Mary Lindsey-Jones
Email: mjones@ansoncountync.gov
Direct Line: 704-994-3495



SERVICES

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

FEDERAL, STATE, and LOCAL
government funded programs

  • Home Delivered meals.

  • In-Home Aide (weekly basic house cleaning).

Services available to those over age 60, reside in Anson County, and have some type of disability limiting their functions and have no one available to complete tasks for them.

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

  • Respite break (from caregiving responsibilities).

  • Nutrional supplements.

  • Incontinence supplies.

  • Informational and educational sessions.

Caregiver or care recipient must be over age 60.

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

  • Congregate meals.

  • Transportation (provided by ACTS).

Must be over age 60 and reside in Anson County.

SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE ON MEDICARE

  • SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program).

    • Enroll in Part D plan
    • Medicare Supplement plan information
    • Any Medicare related concerns

Must be enrolled in Medicare.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Annual Senior Christmas Lunch.
  • Annual Senior Picnic.
  • Annual Health and Information Fair.
  • Various weekly and monthly activities
    • Exercise classes.
    • Craft sessions.
    • Informational and educational sessions.

Must be over age 55.

HEALTH PROMOTION AND
DISEASE PREVENTION CLASSES

  • Living Healthy (chronic disease self-management).
  • Matter of Balance.
  • Living Healthy with Diabetes.

Any age



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