NC Adult Day Services Association

05/21/2026

If wealth is measured in the passion, generosity and tenacity of people who are advocating hard for older adults in North Carolina, we are a very rich state! NCADSA takes every opportunity to express gratitude for the work on behalf of every person and family who benefits from adult day services in North Carolina. Teresa Troup expresses gratitude for their support to Rep. White and Bill Lamb, Chair of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging outside the Executive Mansion.

05/21/2026

It was an honor to be invited to visit the Executive Mansion today to witness Governor Josh Stein signing of the Governor's Proclamation for Older Americans Month in North Carolina. Many people who attend adult day centers are over age 60, but adult day centers in NC can legally serve adults age 18+.

05/16/2026

Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released its 2025 county population estimates. The annual estimates show the population as of July 1 of the year and it also tells us how the population has changed from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025. In North Carolina, the total state population increased by 145,907 people, an increase of 1.3% from 2024 to 2025. How did your county change?

https://carolinademography.cpc.unc.edu/2026/04/07/us-census-2025-county-pop-estimates/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv4_tp1_a1demo0ganrgto&fbclid=IwY2xjawR1t2hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnN0hqQXlyVUl5V2tLak9Rc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmQ2zWNcluEyz0edxRfcsw7zFsTQ8n8apDYL0Oy6d4ifZUdKV3NLeeSK8jkp_aem_AMEs0jWGK6EmHzgDI9Utmg

Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released its 2025 county population estimates. The annual estimates show the population as of July 1 of the year and it also tells us how the population has changed…

05/13/2026

NCADSA participated in the 2026 NC Coalition on Aging Advocacy Education Day on Tuesday, May 12 at the NC General Assembly. NCADSA Executive Director Teresa Troup led a group of first time visitors through the legislative building where they met legislative staff for their elected officials, learned from advocacy training by AARP and networked with other aging advocates. To learn more about what's happening at the NC General Assembly, visit https://www.ncleg.gov/

05/01/2026

AARP released a report which validates what we already know--the sacrifices and value of family caregivers are tremendous! Read the report here:

04/29/2026

Congratulations to NC's newest certified center on its opening at last! Stanly County has been waiting so long. Johnsie Barringer would be thrilled.

We are proud to share that Stanly Adult Care Center, Inc. is officially certified and open.

This has been a long journey, and seeing it come to life means more than words can express. What started as a vision to serve our community is now a place where adults can come for support, engagement, and care during the day—while families have peace of mind.

We are now accepting private pay participants and performimg our pre-eligibility phone screenings.

If you or someone you love may benefit from our services, we invite you to call us at 980-323-9327 to learn more and schedule a pre-eligibility call.

Or complete this form to be contacted: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kSa9UsiHUQ

We are here, and we are ready to serve.

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04/23/2026

Ruth Finch, Executive Director of Elderhaus, serves as Chair-Elect of the NC Adult Day Services Association. We value her leadership in her local community, in North Carolina and in Washington!

04/16/2026

NCADSA is conducting Census 2026 to
• Capture a snapshot of adult day services in North Carolina;
• Identify trends and insights into a service sector with a 50+ year history;
• Create a process for tracking metrics through regular data collection;
• Explore opportunities for alternative payment models;
• Identify challenges and opportunities that can focus on sustainability and growth. Learn more at

Visit the post for more.

03/31/2026

Interested in presenting, sponsoring, exhibiting or attending the 2026 Adult Day Services Symposium in Winston-Salem, NC, on Saturday, September 19? Request for Presenters is open until May 29. Learn more at

Collective voice for adult day centers in North Carolina

03/26/2026

Mary Bethel, President of the NC Coalition on Aging, addressed attendees virtually at the 2026 Adult Day Services Conference hosted by the NC Division of Aging this week. Her message addressed five major impactful events from 2025, a currently strained healthcare workforce and the exponentially increasing aging sector in North Carolina. While there are many challenges, Mary offered hope and ways to change the future of adult day services in North Carolina:

*Families and participants must tell their stories of how adult day services impact their lives and communities.
*Invite elected officials to see and experience the center.
*As election season approaches, host a public forum inviting legislative candidates of all parties.
*Encourage families who have benefitted from the services to write letters to the Editor in local newspapers.
*Tell the stories of impact at local civic groups.
*Form alliances. (We interpreted that to include joining the NC Adult Day Services Association!)
*Showcase the myriad of services offered in the center and the impact on social media.
*Identify champions who will support legislation that supports adult day center participants and their carepartners remaining together in the community.