Staying healthy, secure and independent as you age can be challenging. Our goal is to help aging adults in our community by providing resources and support to help you live better, longer.
The Aging Well support program is a collaboration between Appalachian State University's Appalachian Insitute for Health and Wellness (App Well) and the High Country Area Agency on Aging, alongside numerous other community partners to support healthy aging for adults throughout the High Country.
Aging Well Services and Programs
Health Screenings
The Interprofessional Clinic (IPC) offers annual assessments and referrals, as well as other services, to help you enhance and maintain your health and well-being.
Specialty Programs
Strengthen your body and mind through a variety of specialty wellness programs designed to enhance cognitive and physical fitness, and aid in the prevention of common injuries to allow you to increase your ability to stay fit and independent as you age.
Aging Academy Educational Series
The annual Aging Academy Educational Series offers workshops, lectures and social opportunies to help keep you and your loved ones informed and connected to important topics and lifestyle strategies that will enable you to live a healthier life. The Series is free and open to the community. Registration is encouraged.
Support Groups
Join one of our local support groups to connect with other older adults and caregivers in the community to share stories, experiences and lives. Facilitated by social workers and social work students, our support groups are designed for mutual exchange, educational and relationship-building purposes.
Contact and Appointment Information
For appointments, questions, and more information about Aging Well programs and services, you can reach us at the Interprofessional Clinic (IPC).
Interprofessional Clinic (Boone)
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
1179 State Farm Road
Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-262-8658
Email: ipc@appstate.edu
Interprofessional Clinic (Hickory)
App State Hickory Campus
800 17th St NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-827-6036
Fall Prevention Coordinator
Sia Beasley
828-262-6684
beasleyat@appstate.edu
Aging Academy
Heidi Tait
828-262-7690
taithr@appstate.edu
Aging Well News and Events
Research: Aging and Adult Health
The Aging and Adult Health Interdisciplinary Research Group comprises faculty from multiple disciplines interested in all aspects of healthy aging and age-related diseases. To learn more about current projects, collaborations and partnerships, vist App Well Interdisciplinary Research.