Henderson County's Roadmap
AAA Region B

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 21% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 75% to 37,116 people. This group will make up 26% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are better educated, 47% live in rural areas, there is less disability, and 97% are white.
• The median income is significantly higher than the state, and less than 10% of older adults are at the poverty level.
• There were a higher number of hospital discharges due to falls.

For more information on Aging in Henderson 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 B can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/aaa.htm

Health Promotion Programming in Henderson County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Sammy Williams Center
• Edneyville Center for Active Living
• Life Care Center of Hendersonville

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Active Living Every Day
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
• Living Healthy (CDSMP) - Region B (Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)