Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

04/03/2026

AASC offices are closed today in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday, April 6, at 8:00 AM.

04/01/2026

Finding daytime care for adults can be challenging; fortunately, AASC offers a range of options. Generations at Haysi Adult Day Center offers adults the opportunity to live in their homes while receiving the care they need during the day. From field trips to holidays, our adults enjoy fun day-to-day activities and are assisted with daily living needs. Join us for our next fun day! For more information on AASC's day centers, call 276-964-4915.

03/31/2026

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, but support is available.
CARES, a program of AASC, helps caregivers better understand and manage the behavioral challenges that often come with dementia. The program shares practical strategies to help caregivers keep their loved ones safe at home. For more information, call 276-964-4915.

03/30/2026

Finding a job can be difficult, luckily, we are hiring! We have transit driver positions available, as well as other openings. Call us today at 276-964-4915 for more information.

03/29/2026

We turn coffee into quilts! Our Cedar Bluff adult day center has been busy this month. They recently completed a few quilts as gifts for AASC's new Bristol PACE location. The adults were excited to share their creations with their new friends. For more information about our PACE program and our adult day centers, call 276-964-4915.

03/28/2026

We are thankful for support from Meals on Wheels America and the gracious funding from The Home Depot Foundation. With their assistance, AASC can offer the Helping Homebound Heroes home repair program to serve veterans in our community. If you are a local veteran or know one who needs home repairs, call 276-964-4915 for more information.

03/27/2026

Easter is on its way! Last week, Haysi Community Library visited our Haysi adult day center to craft with our adults for the first day of spring. We enjoy their visits and are so thankful for their creative ideas. We are looking forward to their next visit. For more information, call 276-964-4915.

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

Forest fun! Learning about local forest ecology is important to many participants at the adult day center. Last week, Bristol PACE older adults celebrated National Forestry Day by learning the ABC’s of Forest Ecology. The group ended the day making bird feed for our feathered friends who visit the river. Come and join us to do some bird watching and share a fun day! For more information, call 276-964-4915 or visit aasc.org.

03/25/2026

Time is running out and we need your feedback! The 2026 Elder Needs Questionnaire is OPEN.
This is the annual survey we distribute to gather information on the services needed by senior citizens. The survey focuses on the needs of older adults; however, adults of all ages are encouraged to fill out the questionnaire. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and helps serve older adults in our community. Complete the survey here https://app.polling.com/forms/7479b64b-544e-4879-bb0a-f47baa190b0d/share

03/24/2026

GRAND OPENING! AASC is happy to announce that we hosted our official grand opening for our Bristol PACE location this past week. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for this new PACE center. Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way and attended this fun celebration. For more information on our PACE program, call 276-964-4915.

03/21/2026

Spring is here! Our adult day center attendees are ready to return to the porch and enjoy the warm sunshine. We are especially excited to sing some more songs together this year. To learn more about our adult day center and PACE program, call 276-964-4915 or visit aasc.org