Centralina Area Agency on Aging

Staying independent as we age is possible with a little planning! The CDC's MyMobility Plan is here to help you or your loved ones stay safe, mobile, and connected. 🏡🚗💪
✅ Plan for your health: Get regular checkups, eye and hearing exams, and stay active with strength and balance exercises.
✅ Make your home safer: Remove tripping hazards, improve lighting, and install grab bars where needed.
✅ Stay connected: Explore transportation options and keep up with friends and family.
Take action today for a safer, more independent tomorrow! Learn more and get your free CDC planning guide at www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/older_adult_drivers/mymobility

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

Register to be a Sponsor for the 2026 Connections That Count Aging Conference.
As a valued sponsor, you can enjoy perks such as:
-Complimentary registration for attendance
-Company logo visibility
-Priority exhibitor placement
-Have the opportunity to network with 300 like minded individuals
-And so much 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 the sponsorship opportunities please check out our page!
https://centralinaaging.org/annual-aging-conference

An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together across our networks, we can generate awareness and foster action to end elder abuse. Let’s work to keep everyone safe as we age. https://loom.ly/u88jfL0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

Lifting Lives with P.E.A.R.L.S. - Centralina Regional Council 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.