Senior Resources: Home

The Division of Aging and Adult Services works to promote the independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities and their families through a community based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections.

Their home page includes links to how to sign up for Medicare (SHIIP help sessions), basics of Medicare A/B/C/D, Medicare Supplement info, Long-term Care Insurance, Medicare Fraud info, how to become a SHIIP volunteer, searching for a SHIIP counselor by county, and the SHIIP calendar of events.

Call us toll-free at 1-855-408-1212
Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

You can send us an email at ncdoi.ncshiip@ncdoi.gov and one of our counselors will promptly respond to your inquiry.

It is very important for everyone becoming eligible for Medicare to get accurate information about coverage and delivery options, including supplemental health insurance, Medicare health plans, and prescription drug coverage. Attention to these issues will help you avoid serious and costly problems later.

Several months before turning 65 you should begin to learn more about Medicare and how it relates to your circumstances.

Due to the possible spread of COVID-19 in NC some of the events posted on the Events Calendar below may have been canceled. Before you leave to attend a particular event, please call the registration number to confirm the event is still scheduled.

The following resources will provide the most current and up-to-date information to help you stay informed regarding COVID-19.
Protect your Medicare number and don't fall victim to COVID-19 related Medicare scams.

This resource lets seniors find resources that can help them continue to thrive as independent members of society. After pin pointing their location it provides numerous resources for seniors in their areas including things such as:
1. Nutrition and meal programs (counseling, home delivered or group meals)
2. Caregiver support (respite care and training for caregivers)
3. Information about assistance programs and referrals to administrators
4. Insurance counseling to seniors (to help understand and maximize the benefits of their insurance such as Medicare)
4. Transportation (information about coordinated shared, non-medical transportation services)
In addition, several agencies can assist families to complete applications for programs such as Medicaid, respite care, and certain veterans’ programs. As well, they may also have case management services to seniors in the area.

Agencies on Aging
Alzheimer's Communities Regulations
Assisted Living Communities
Adult Day Care
Senior Apartments
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Cohousing
Shared Housing
Education
Elder Law
Moving and Storage Services
Aging In Place
State Department of Insurance
Taxes
Resources, Products, and Other Considerations

Mission Statement
To improve and maintain independent wellness for the senior community through advocacy, nutrition, volunteerism and vigorous programming to promote healthy minds, bodies and spirits.

207 East Hemlock Street
P. O. Box 1878
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Ph: (336) 679-3596
Fax: (336) 679-8782

121 Delos Martin Drive
Jonesville, NC 28642
Ph: (336) 526-1087
Fax: (336) 258-2468

473 E. Main Street
East Bend, NC 27018
Ph. (336) 699-5100
Fax (336) 699-4663

Paying for Home Health Care
Yadkin Valley Home Health is certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Both will cover the full cost of care if Medicare/Medicaid guidelines are met. Most major insurances cover skilled care and medical supplies. You can check with your insurer or call us and we can research it for you.

Traditional Medicare, as well as the Medicare managed care programs like Advantage and Partners, require that you be homebound. This means that if you were to leave your home to receive services (for example, for outpatient physical therapy), your visit would be a taxing effort on you. Medicare regulates in-home care for people who cannot easily receive nursing or therapy services in other settings like outpatient clinics.

We are:

Medicare and Medicaid certified
Licensed by the N.C. Division of Facility Services
Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC)