Senior Services

Duplin County Services for the Aged began operating as a County Department in July, 1974, and the Nutrition Program began in September, 1975.  These two programs consolidated into one department in January, 1979.  In May, 2007, Duplin County Services for the Aged and Duplin County Public Transportation were consolidated into one department. In October, 2015, the combined departments were separated to operate as independent departments.  June 8, 2023, the department name was renamed to Duplin County Senior Services.

The primary objective of the agency is to serve as an advocate for persons sixty years of age and older to achieve a better quality of life.

Mission Statement: Improving the lives of Duplin County seniors through opportunities that encourage social interaction, enhance quality of life and support independence.

Services Available:

• Activity Calendar
• Age My Way Survey
• Aging Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
• Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group
• Annual Events:  Senior Christmas Party; Senior Fun Day; Volunteer Recognition Event
• Centennial Program – Centennial Flyer, Centennial Form
• Senior Services Nutrition Program
• Ensure
• Family Caregiver/Respite
• Health Promotion Evidence Based programs
  • Arthritis Exercise Schedule
  • Exercise Class Description
• Home Delivered Meals
• Housing Home Improvement (primarily wheelchair ramps/rails)
• Income Tax Assistance
• Information & Referral
• In Home Aide Level 1
• Legal Services provided by Legal Aid of North Carolina
• Neuse River Senior Games /  Neuse River Senior Games Flyer
• Newsletter
• Menu
• Operation Fan-Heat Relief
  

  

• Outreach
• Powerful Tools For Caregivers
• Seniors Health Insurance Information Program
• Senior Trips
• Telephone Reassurance
• Transportation
• Volunteer Opportunities

Aging Advisory Committee Meetings
9:00 a.m. Duplin County Senior Services
Quarterly meetings – 3^rd Wednesday of each quarter
January, April, July, October