Aging Services of Forsyth County

Resources

Local Resources for Consumers and Caregivers

The Adaptables, Inc.
Independent living resources for people living with disabilities
Adult Care Facilities in Forsyth County
A complete list of licensed care facilities in the county.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
Offers health clinics, programs, classes & health links
Forsyth County Department of Social Services (Adult Division)
Adult protective services, Medicaid, in-home services, guardianship
Forsyth County Public Library (Adult Outreach)
Provides library services to nursing homes, rest homes, assisted living facilities, independent living retirement communities, rehabilitative and correctional facilities, and homebound individuals not residing in a facility.
Geriatric Outreach (GO) Program (WFUBMC)
A collaborative outreach service that brings mental health care to seniors who need it at home.
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter
Hospice care, hospice home, home health care, palliative care, grief counseling, community support program.
If Only...
A wish fulfillment program for older adults in Forsyth County.
Mt Zion Senior Life Enrichment CenterAn adult day health care center serving Forsyth County
NC Senior Tarheel Legislature
Provide information to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
NC211
Community Resource Guide serving Forsyth County
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging
Advocacy, administration, information and referral, Family Caregiver Support Program, Ombudsman Program (advocates for older adults in long-term care facilities), Living Healthy (chronic disease self management program
Piedmont Plus Senior Games and City of Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation Department
Social and fitness activities for adults 55+ as well as annual Senior Games competition
Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)
A resource for grandparents raising their grandchildren .
Senior Financial Care© (a program of Financial Pathways of the Piedmont)
A financial counseling program designed to assist the senior population age 60 and older in maintaining their independence. Services include: bill paying, monthly expense management, reverse mortgage counseling, credit counseling, and medical insurance counseling.
Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem
Serving older adults in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, Rural Hall and surrounding areas. Services include: visitation, respite care, minor home repair and transportation, Medicare & insurance counseling (SHIIP), senior center.
Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville
Serving older or disabled persons in the Kernersville, Eastern Forsyth County, Walkertown, Belews Creek and Colfax areas. Services include: respite care, handy man services, transportation, equipment loan, telephone reassurance, Senior Enrichment Center and more.
Transportation Resources in Forsyth County
Wake Forest Elder Law Clinic
Provides free legal assistance to moderate income seniors.

Aging Data (County/State/National)

Other Resources

Administration on Aging
Alzheimer's Association
Elder Justice Now
Elder Law Clinic
Growing Smarter, Living Healthier: A Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging (EPA)
International Council on Active Aging
Lotsa Helping Hands (a service of the American Lung Association) A private, web-based caregiving coordination service that allows family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to create a community to assist a family caregiver with the daily tasks that become a challenge during times of medical crisis, caregiver exhaustion, or when caring for an elderly parent.
MS Society
Medicare
National Center on Senior Transportation
NC Advance Directives Forms
North Carolina Division of Aging & Adult Services
Seriousillness.orgAn on-line community resource for patients, caregivers and medical professionals covering the Triad area. Information provided includes palliative care, hospice services, caregiver support, bereavement, community programs and educational events.
Social Security Administration

Aging Services
Planning Committee

Resources

Local Resources for Consumers and Caregivers

Aging Data (County/State/National)

Other Resources

Contact Information

Publications

Aging Services Planning Committee

Resources

Local Resources for Consumers and Caregivers

Aging Data (County/State/National)

Other Resources

Contact Information

Publications

Aging Services
Planning Committee