Moore County Department of Aging

Posted by on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Moore County Department of Aging was created in 1984 to provide services that ­promote the well-being of older adults.

The agency serves those 60 years of age and over. There are no income requirements.

Among the services offered are transportation for medical and general (shopping, ­nutrition, human service needs) and in-home aide ­services, featuring three levels of home ­management and personal care. Caregiver support also is provided.

Other programs include home improvements/repair and nutrition programs, ­including both congregate and home-­delivered meals, as well as several others.

Information and referral are important ­components of what the department offers, as well as Medicare counseling. The office is located in the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, just north of the Traffic Circle.

For the Department of Aging, call (910) 215-0900.

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