Who We Are
Aging Together's vision is Age-friendly communities that actively engage, support, and value older adults. It's mission: Aging Together through partnerships connects people to communities and resources to improve quality of life as we age.
We are a partnership-driven agency that helps our region address the needs and preferences of the growing older population, assuring residents will have the services and support they need as they age. This partnership is built on an alliance of more than 150 regional organizations and individuals who actively participate in County Teams that work in their communities.
For many older adults, the ability to age in place is a top priority. However, significant challenges stand in the way, including:
- Limited access to transportation
- Access to affordable housing
- Food insecurity
- Barriers to obtaining prescription medications
- Gaps in dementia care services and information
- Shortages in caregiving support
- Social Isolation
The organization's Annual Report and 3-year Strategic Plan can be viewed on the website and are a great way to learn more about the vision and mission of Aging Together.
What We Do
Aging Together:
- Offers free programs monthly at Noon on Zoom on a variety of subjects including brain health, dementia, scams & fraud, caregiver stress, hospice & palliative care, downsizing, and so much more!
- Enables confidence in helping those living with dementia through the Dementia Friends program, and Dementia Friendly Workplaces training sessions for businesses throughout the region
- Seeks funding to donate lifelike robotic pets and iPads to long-term care facilities to engage activities for those living with dementia, and to support a communication tool with family & doctors to curb social isolation
- Creates and distributes the Regional Resource Guide for Older Adults, a free publication for the region.
- Plans & Organizes three annual signature regional events:
- 5 Over 50 Celebration - honoring one person from each of our five counties over the age of 50 who has made a positive impact on their community
- Art of Aging Lifestyle & Wellness Expos - a one-stop event for finding all kinds of resources relevant to older adults and caregivers, and a place for socialization, fun activities, and learning / multiple locations in the fall
- Annual Dementia Education Conference - a reputable initiative of the Piedmont Dementia Education Committee, and a full-day event with renowned speakers from all over with acute knowledge and insight into all things dementia related - including caregiver support, latest research, understanding behaviors, healthcare, nutrition, activities, building humor as a helpful tool, and so much more.
- Answers hundreds of questions and info requests through Aging Together's info email and phone line
- Maintains the website (agingtogether.org) as an aggregate hub for hundreds of resources relevant to older adults, family and caregivers
- Participates in multiple partnerships around the region that champion aging in place and reducing social isolation; and facilitates collaboration of services and shared resources among the hundreds of organizations that support older adults and caregivers through the Aging Together Coalition and Senior Services Collaborative
- Leads and facilitates 5 County Teams, one for each county in the region, whose volunteer members gather monthly with a staff facilitator to determine gaps in services in their communities, and ideas and guidance for filling them
For more information: www.agingtogether.org
