Ashe County's Roadmap
AAA Region D

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 19% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 70% to 8,279 people. This group will make up 28% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, primarily white (98%), 29% have 2 or more disabilities, 34% are at the poverty level, and 100% live in rural areas.
• Greater numbers of residents are hospitalized for respiratory diseases compared to the state.
• The Ashe Senior Center has been recognized as a center of excellence for the past three years.

For more information on Aging in Ashe County download (pdf).

Detailed demographic information can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/cprofile/cprofile.htm

Information about Area Agency on Aging Region D can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/aaa.htm

Health Promotion Programming in Ashe County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Ashe Services For Aging Senior Center
• Rocky Mount Senior Center
• Nash County Senior Center
• Washington County Senior Center
• Rocky Mount YMCA

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
• Matter Of Balance
• Living Healthy (CDSMP) - Region L (Northampton, Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)
• Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (NCWISEWOMAN)