Centralina Area Agency on Aging

06/11/2026

After much anticipation we are happy to announce that registration is now open!

Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CentralinaRegionalCouncil4/CONNECTIONSTHATCOUNTCONFERENCEREGISTRATION

06/10/2026

Older adults face distinct health and wellness challenges. Our health and wellness programs are designed to support both you and your caregiver in improving your quality of life. One of the primary ways our Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) team engages with our network is through evidence-based workshops tailored to meet these needs.

Evidence-based programs are research-based courses that provide documented health benefits, so you can be confident they’ll work for you or your loved one. We offer five current evidence-based workshops:
- Living Healthy with Chronic Disease Self-Management
- Living Healthy with Diabetes Self-Management
- Living Healthy with Chronic Pain Self-Management
- Building Better Caregivers
- A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

You can learn more about these programs here: https://loom.ly/5Fps9WY

06/09/2026

Choose what works best for you, or the person you’re supporting, and get help 24/7:

-988 Lifeline: Call, text or chat 988
-Call 1-855-PEERS NC (1-855-733-7762).
-Enter your zip code on NCDHHS.gov/CrisisServices to find the closest mobile crisis team or community crisis center

06/05/2026

Transportation plays a key role in living a full, independent life - and it's never too early to plan ahead!

Explore these free tools to help you are or a loved one stay mobile, independent, and socially connected 👇

Centralina AAA Transportation Website: https://loom.ly/kprw_gk

Centralina AAA Transportation Guide: https://loom.ly/8MkVd9o

06/03/2026

Getting a new perspective 👓
Participants experienced what it can feel like to navigate daily tasks as an older adult during our Aging Sensitivity Training. These hands-on activities help build understanding, empathy, and better service for the older adults in our communities.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this impactful session!
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

06/01/2026

Are you interested in increasing your visibility with other aging network partners?

Register to be a Silver Sponsor for the 2026 Connections That Count Aging Conference.
As a Silver Sponsor, you’ll enjoy:
-Priority exhibitor placement
-Two complimentary registrations
-Company logo visibility on conference materials
-Have the opportunity to network with 300 like minded individuals
-And More!

You don't want to miss out on this great opportunity to be a sponsor at our conference with internationally known keynote speaker, Teepa Snow (creator of GEMS States of Brain Change and Positive Approach training strategies).

To sign up or view our other sponsorship opportunities please check out our page!
https://centralinaaging.org/annual-aging-conference/

05/29/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month we are reflecting on a previous program offered at Centralina Area Agency on Aging: PEARLS!

PEARLS stands for Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives and is a brief evidence-based program focused on reducing depressive symptoms and improving overall well-being among older adults. Staff member Amanda Dawson states "The change participants experience from the beginning of the program to the end is impactful and so positive.”

Although the PEARLS program has concluded, Centralina Area Agency on Aging continues to provide education, resources and support related to social isolation, loneliness and mental health for older adults, caregivers and professionals.

You can read more about PEARLS here: https://loom.ly/KgQbKv0

Social isolation and loneliness are more than emotional challenges. They pose serious threats to both mental and physical health, especially for older adults. According to the CDC, older adults who experience isolation face a higher risk of depression, heart disease, and suicidal thoughts.

05/27/2026

Centralina Area Agency on Aging (CAAA) joined the Centralina Regional Council Planning Department for a walk audit!

Seeing our streets from a pedestrian perspective helps identify ways to make our community safer, more walkable, and age-friendly for all. We are grateful for the ways CAAA and the Planning Department partner and collaborate to serve our communities.🩵

05/26/2026

Every May, Older Americans Month celebrates the contributions of older adults and reaffirms our commitment to serving them. The 2026 theme, "Champion Your Health,” highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. ACL.gov/OAM

05/26/2026

Thank you, USAging, for highlighting a few of the services Centralina Area Agency on Aging has available to support older adults in the greater Charlotte region!

Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Charlotte, NC, supports their community through nutrition and activity programs such as home-delivered meals, congregate dining, mobile farm markets and onsite physical exercises. Watch “Fueling Healthy Aging: How Area Agencies on Aging Nourish Communities” to hear from two individuals who benefit from these services as they share their stories and highlight how their local AAA makes a positive impact in the community.
https://bit.ly/48Sv7Hg