Rockingham County's Roadmap
AAA Region G

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 15% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population 65 and older will increase 50% to 20,723 people. This group will make up 22% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, 59% live in rural areas, there is a similar racial distribution and 27% have two or more disabilities.
• The median income is slightly lower than the state, with 18% of adults over 75 below the poverty level.
• There were 6 Code Orange days in 2006.
• Arthritis is a common chronic condition, accounting for 12% of all physician visits.

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

Health Promotion Programming in Rockingham County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Garden of Eden Senior Center
• Madison-Mayodan Senior Center
• Rockingham Community for Active Retirement
• Reidsville Senior Center
• Rockingham Co Senior Center
• Rockingham Department of Public Health
• Rockingham Council on Aging

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Active Living Every Day
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
• Matter Of Balance
• Fit and Strong!
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)
• Living Healthy - Region G (Rockingham, Caswell, Guilford, Alamance, Davidson, Randolph, Montgomery)