The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging, and North Carolina Association of Area Agencies on Aging are co-hosting a series of listening sessions being held in conjunction with Older Americans Month.  These listening sessions will help identify the needs of North Carolina's older citizens and their caregivers as well as identify ways to further engage the resources of our older population. The information gathered will inform North Carolina’s 2015-2019 Aging Plan.

Attendees may register to speak upon arrival at the meetings or in advance on-line by completing the Listening Session Sign-Up Form. Speakers will be limited to three minutes and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their comments. The scheduled meeting locations are accessible to people with disabilities. If you plan to attend and need assistance please complete the Listening Session Sign-Up Form.

People who are unable to attend one of the meetings may send written comments by May 30, 2014 to Heather Burkhardt, 2101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2101.  Comments may also be e-mailed to agingplan@dhhs.nc.gov or faxed to: Aging Plan at (919)733-0443. If you have questions please call Heather Burkhardt at (919) 855-3436.

The current state plan is available at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/plan.htm.