Division of Aging and Adult Services Archives - Page 5 of 6 - North Carolina Health News

Tony Mode, 62, of Newton, enjoys the recreational activities PACE@Home offers.

Making the Case for Aging in Place

by Taylor Sisk June 30, 2015September 11, 2025

Seniors and people with disabilities and their advocates all wore red at the General Assembly Tuesday to show their displeasure at Medicaid cuts in the Senate budget.

Disabilities, Featured, Long Term Care, Medicaid, State Health Policy

Advocates for Seniors, Disabled Rail Against Senate Medicaid Cuts

by Editor June 4, 2014June 4, 2014

Cost of Care, Featured, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare

Caring for Seniors in a Holistic Way

by Hyun Namkoong March 6, 2014April 7, 2017

Featured, Healthcare Workers, Mental Health, State Health Policy

State Takes Action Against Abandonment

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell February 5, 2014July 19, 2017

In two separate incidents this summer, people with disabilities were left inside of hot vans for hours at a time.

Featured, Long Term Care, Mental Health

Adults Under Care Left Unattended, Greater Oversight Encouraged

by Editor September 10, 2013September 10, 2013

Featured, Healthcare Workers, Long Term Care, Medicaid, State Health Policy

State, Local Officials Have Little Power Over Troubled Adult Care Homes

by Rose Hoban February 26, 2013October 19, 2021