Located at 103 North Alston Street, Nashville, NC
Phone (252) 459-7681; Fax (252) 459-7118
aging@nashcountync.gov
The Nash County Aging Department is a focal point for aging services in the county. It is a place where anyone can obtain information on area aging programs and services. The purpose of the department is to provide older adults, caregivers, and family members a place to begin their search for information on aging issues.
The goal of the Nash County Aging Department is to establish itself as community resource, which promotes independence and healthy lifestyles for older adults. The department focuses on quality of life and "aging in the community" as long as possible. It works side-by-side with the Nash County Aging Leadership Planning Team, advocating for older adults in the community and continually assessing the need for new programs and services.
CELL PHONE RECYCLING The Nash County Senior Center offers a Cellular Recycler program. If you (or someone you know) received a new cell phone this holiday season, please consider recycling. You may drop your old phone off at the Senior Center.
Coming Soon! Nash County Project Lifesaver
www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/county-brings-home-tracking-technology-help-caregivers-184182
What is Project Lifesaver? Project Lifesaver is a rapid response program that locates people who have a cognitive impairment (i.e., Alzheimer's disease, Autism, Down's Syndrome, and dementia) who wander away from their caregivers.
How does the program work? Members enrolled in the program wear a bracelet that contains a battery-operated transmitter that emits a tracking signal. If the member wanders away, the caregiver notifies 911. A search and rescue team goes to the wanderer's area and uses a mobile receiver to pick up the member's signal, thus locating the person.
Who can be enrolled in the program? Any child or adult who meets all the following requirements:
Lives in Nash County; has a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment that makes them prone to wander; has wandered away from a caregiver in the past; has a caregiver who will check the battery every day and keep a daily log; and will wear the bracelet at all times.
How much does it cost to participate? Donations from organizations, foundations, businesses and individuals purchase the bracelets. The family is responsible for the cost of replacing the battery on a monthly basis for just $10.00 per month.
Program Partners: The Nash County Aging Department, Emergency Management, Sheriff's Office and the Luke Lumley Exceptional Children's Charity, Inc.. The Nash County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management conduct the search and rescue efforts when necessary. Volunteers of the Aging Department will change batteries monthly.
For additional information contact Phyllis Sumler, Nash County Family Caregiver Coordinator, at (252) 459-1365.