Area Agency on Aging
Central Pines Area Agency on Aging strengthens the network of services that supports older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers across Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange and Wake counties.
CPRC helps people age with independence, dignity and connection. Through the Area Agency on Aging, we connect residents and caregivers with information and local resources while strengthening the organizations that serve them through funding, technical assistance, regional planning and advocacy.
Email: aging@centralpinesnc.gov
Call toll free: (800) 310-9777
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Program Area
Aging Well
Aging well means having the information, options and resources to stay healthy, independent and connected. Explore support for nutrition, transportation, senior centers, health and wellness, aging in place and other programs that help people live well as they grow older.
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Caregiving
Caregiving can change over time, and families should not have to navigate those changes alone. Find education, respite, support programs and practical guidance for people caring for older adults, adults with disabilities or family members with changing care needs.
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Long-Term Care
People living in nursing homes, adult care homes and family care homes have rights, choices and a voice in their care. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides information and advocacy for residents and families, including help understanding resident rights, addressing concerns and navigating long-term care.
Building the Network Behind Aging Services
REGIONAL COORDINATION & PARTNER SUPPORT
Local Services. Regional Leadership.
Jenisha Henneghan leads Central Pines Area Agency on Aging’s work to strengthen aging services across the region. She works with local providers, community partners and regional leaders to align funding, planning, advocacy and technical support around the changing needs of older adults and caregivers.
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Find Aging Services with the Service Partner Directory
The Service Partner Directory connects residents and caregivers with organizations providing Home and Community Care Block Grant-funded and related aging services. Use it to find local help with meals, transportation, in-home assistance, caregiver support, health promotion, senior centers and other community-based services. The directory itself documents that mix of HCCBG and Family Caregiver Support-funded services.
Strengthening the Services Behind the Services
Central Pines administers Older Americans Act and other aging-related funding, provides technical assistance to local providers, supports advocacy and quality improvement, and helps partners develop resources and coordinate services across community boundaries.
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Planning for Aging Across the Region: 2024–2028 Area Plan
Central Pines Area Agency on Aging’s four-year plan sets regional priorities for supporting older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers through coordinated services, advocacy and community partnerships.
Related Services & Programs
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Long-Term Care
Find advocacy, information and practical help for residents of nursing homes, adult care homes and family care homes, and for the families and caregivers who support them.
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Caregiving
Find respite, caregiver education, support groups, dementia caregiving resources, grandfamily support and local Family Caregiver Support specialists in central North Carolina.
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Aging Well
Find transportation, meals, senior centers, health programs, volunteer and employment opportunities, and community resources that support healthy, independent aging.