Beyond the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Central Pines Regional Council's Area Agency on Aging offers Information and Referral services to help families find aging-related resources, private-pay Options Counseling, and a Veteran-Directed Service Program pilot for eligible veterans who want more control over their home-based care services.
How this actually works
Many families first encounter Central Pines Regional Council specifically because of the Ombudsman Program, but the organization's Area Agency on Aging role extends well beyond resident advocacy in licensed facilities. Its Information and Referral service acts as a general starting point for Triangle families trying to figure out what aging-related resources exist in their area, whether that's transportation programs, meal services, or caregiver support, even when the family's need has nothing to do with a nursing home or adult care home. Options Counseling is a private-pay service that can help families who don't qualify for Medicaid-funded programs still get personalized guidance on navigating the senior care landscape. The Veteran-Directed Service Program pilot is particularly relevant for Triangle veterans who want to remain at home and direct their own care services rather than receiving them through a traditional home care agency model. Families can learn more about the full range of these services at centralpinesnc.gov/aging-human-services.
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