The Chatham County Council on Aging strives to support persons over the age of 60 in independent living and in maintaining both physical and mental wellness through the performance of support activities by the agency and encouragement of self-help among the aging populationDesignated as the single portal of entry for services to older adults by the Chatham County Commissioners, the Council on Aging's goal is to provide the necessary programs to assist older adults in maintaining quality of life and independence. For the past 45 years, the Council has reached thousands of the county's older adults.One of North Carolina's largest counties, Chatham encompasses 707 square miles. Nearly 20% of the rural county's residents are age 60 or older.