Support for the Golden Years Area Agencies Provide Senior Services and Programs BY KAYLA LASURE
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amilies who are caregivers for loved ones or planning for their golden years will find a strong network of support in the Boone area. Whether it’s social activities for seniors, home-delivered meals, health and wellness services, residential programs or hospice care, agencies in Boone are able to provide for clients and their families.
PROJECT ON AGING
Watauga County Project on Aging, a a department of county government, encourages independence and promotes
wellness by providing supportive services to the county’s older adults, according to Director Angie Boitnotte. “The primary purpose of our services is to encourage independence and to prevent premature institutionalization,” Boitnotte said. “The services we provide are essential to enabling some seniors to stay home.” Project on Aging offers in-home aid, home-delivered meals, transportation services, congregate nutrition services and Medicare assistance. This is in addition to overseeing two senior centers — the Lois
PHOTO SUBMITTED Deerfield Ridge Medical Tech Holly Curtis helps with hair care for resident Deane Lewis.
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