Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement (ABIPA) |
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Assistance |
Health screenings, transportation services, help accessing at home services. |
Information |
Referrals, advice, oversight and direct assistance. Education. |
Eligibility |
Underserved and uninsured African Americans and people of color but all are welcome |
Service Area |
Asheville
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Cost |
No cost
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Contact Info |
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Website | |
Phone |
828-251-8364 |
Council on Aging of Buncombe County |
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Assistance |
Personal care. In-home aide help (waiting list)
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Information |
Referrals and advice |
Eligibility |
Age 60 and over for most services |
Service Area |
Buncombe County with some regional programs
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Cost |
No charge, donations accepted
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Contact Info |
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Website | |
info@coabc.org
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Phone |
(828) 277-8288 |
Institute for Preventive Healthcare & Advocacy (IFPHA) |
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Assistance |
Food access, housing assistance, medical compliance and transportation, chronic disease management, education. |
Information |
“Real Help in Real Time” Referrals, advice, oversight and direct assistance. Education. |
Eligibility |
All adults |
Service Area |
Call for consultation
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Cost |
No cost
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Contact Info |
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Website | |
Contact page on website
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Phone |
828-768-2369 |
Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging: Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) |
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Assistance |
A family consultant provides assessments, information, resources, to support care partners of people living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. |
Information |
The family consultant may provide
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Eligibility |
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Service Area |
Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, and Transylvania
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Cost |
No cost
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Contact Info |
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Website | |
nancy@landofsky.org
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Phone |
828-251-7432 |
Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging: Family Caregiver Support Program |
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Assistance |
Provides information about caring for an older adult and and connects caregivers with resources. |
Information |
Also offers the Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop. This interactive workshop is held online and empowers caregivers to take care of themselves so that they have the energy and reserve to care for their loved one. Participants must commit to attending at least four of the six sessions. |
Eligibility |
Family caregivers of older adults or persons of any age providing unpaid care for an older adult age 60 or older who has Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Special eligibility requirements exist for some services. Please call or email for more information. |
Service Area |
Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties. Powerful Tools workshop is open to anyone across the country.
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Cost |
Free
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Contact Info |
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Website | |
Edward@landofsky.org
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Phone |
828-251-7441 |
Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging: Senior Companions |
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Assistance |
Adults age 55 and over provide companionship and support to other older adults in need of extra assistance. |
Information |
Senior Companion volunteers serve an average of 20 hours per week, with the majority of the volunteer service taking place in the homes of their clients. They provide companionship, assist with transportation and light chores, help to serve as eyes and ears to professionals, and give support to informal caregivers. |
Eligibility |
No age restrictions, priority to low-income, rural and minority families. |
Service Area |
Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania Counties
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Cost |
Free
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Contact Info |
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Website | |
deeh@landofsky.org
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Phone |
828-251-1107 |
Disclaimer: The listing in this guide does not constitute endorsement nor is it comprehensive.