Home Office 1110 Navaho Drive, Fourth Floor Raleigh, NC 27609 resourcesforseniors.com 919.872.7933 ············································ Senior Activity Centers for seniors 55+ Cary: 120 Maury O’Dell Place 462.3983 Garner: 205 E. Garner Road 661-6894 Raleigh: Whitaker Mill 401 E. Whitaker Mill Road 856.6444 Wake Forest: Northern Wake 235 E. Holding Avenue 554.4111 Wendell: Eastern Wake 323 Lake Drive 365.4248 ············································ Resources for Seniors serves senior and disabled adults in Wake County by providing home and community based services and information so that they can maximize their choices for comfort, safety, security and well-being. Services include direct care, support services, care management, consulting and information outreach. We provide excellence in service and care for individuals and their families. ············································ Since 2000, Resources for Seniors Senior Centers have been proudly certified as… “Centers of Excellence”

September 11 Named National Day of Service and Remembrance

On April 21, 2009, President Obama signed into legislation, “The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act” that for the first time officially establishes September 11th as a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Join us in supporting this historic and forward-looking observance this year. By pledging to volunteer, perform good deeds, or engage in other forms of charitable service during the week of 9/11, you will help to rekindle the remarkable spirit of unity, service and compassion shared by so many in the immediate aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

You will also help create a fitting, enduring and historic legacy in the name of those lost and injured on 9/11 and a tribute to the 9/11 first responders, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers, and military personnel who continue to serve to this day.

GET INVOLVED

connect. connect is a networking group for all non-profit organizations in wake county and is designed to help non-profits and volunteers to get better connected with opportunities for partnership and growth. Visit www.connect-nc.org to find volunteer opportunities with local non-profits.

SEPTEMBER 9 Northern Wake: Operation Soldier Care Package Join us as we show how much we appreciate our Troops. Come to learn how to help the men and women who are serving our country!

SEPTEMBER 11 Whitaker Mill: Volunteer Luncheon and A Morning of Remembrance Prior to morning classes, we will share memories, thoughts and/or readings honoring those who have lost their lives for our great country. A special luncheon will be provided for our amazing volunteers. If you haven’t been a volunteer yet, talk to us—and GET INVOLVED!

Eastern Wake: Health Fair & National Day of Service Event Join us at the Wendell Community Center’s Health Fair as we provide not only great opportunities to better your health but also by finding out how you can get involved in the community through volunteering.

enior AMPLER

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2009

Visit the Senior Centers for Your Flu Shots!

Everyday! 8:00-5:00 Body Shop 8:00-4:00 Craft Room 8:00-4:30 Computer Lab closed M & W 10am - 12pm Monday 8:30 Low-Impact Aerobics 10:00 Decorative Painting 10:00 Aerobics 10:00 Computer Class by appt. 10:30 Blood Pressure Check 10:30 Basic Exercise/Strength 10.30 Painting 12:00 Bingo 1:00 Fit & Strong 3:30 Yoga – Chair Based Tuesday 8:30 Pilates/Yoga 9:30 Intermediate Line Dancing 10:45 Performing Line Dancing Practice 10:15 Seminar/Presentation 11:45 Bridge 12:00 Painting 12:30 Mahjong 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Wood Carving

Wednesday 8:30 Low-Impact Aerobics 9:00 Ceramics & Clay Class 9:45 Aerobics 10:00 Computer Class by appt. 10:15 Basic Exercise/Strength Training 10:45 Sing-A-Long 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Fit & Strong 1:00 Wood Carving Thursday 8:30 Low-Impact Aerobics/Pilates 10:00 Gourd Art 10:30 Bingo 1:00 Canasta 1:30 Drum Circle 3:30 Yoga II Friday 8:00 Beginning Spanish 8:30 Walking Group 9:30 Beginner Line Dancing 10:00 Intermediate Spanish 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Basic Exercise/Balance Training 10:30 Ballroom Dancing 12:00 Bridge 1:00 Fit & Strong

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER CLOSINGS: Sept 7th, Labor Day

Special Events

Presentations 09/08 10:15 am ”Operation Soldier Care Package” Christine Skellion 09/08 10:00 am ”Email and Security—Computer Workshop” Jerry Glenn 09/22 10:00 am ”Everything You Wanted To Know About Facebook but Were Afraid to Ask.” Tobi Bowen, Resources for Seniors 09/29 10:15 am ”Vertigo” Allied Rehab 10/06 10:00 am ”Open Source Software—Computer Workshop” Jerry Glenn Events 09/04 8:30 am ”AARP Walking Program Kick-Off” Northern Wake Senior Center 09/16 10:00 am ”Newcomers Tea and Laughter” Learn about the Center and meet new friends. 10/2 10:00 am ”Newcomers Tea and Laughter” Learn about the Center and meet new friends. 10/20 9 - 12 ”Health Fair” Come for health screenings, demonstrations, and information. 10/30 10:15 am ”Halloween Party” Put on your scary costumes and enjoy Halloween fun and games; apple bobbing, pass the monster, ring toss and many other spooky games. Refreshments will be served.

Wake Forest Location 235 E. Holding Avenue

554.4111 Here’s what’s happening at the Northern Wake Senior Center!

Northern Wake Senior Center SEPTEMBER Special Events 09/04: Friday 8:30 am – “AARP Walking Program Kick-off” – Get all the information you need to start this great program. Healthy snacks will be served 09/08: Tuesday 10:15 am - “Operation Soldier Care Package” program. Christine Skellion will tell you how to help with this valuable program. 09/08: Tuesday 10:00 am - Jerry Glenn will present a workshop on ”Email and Security” 09/12: Saturday 7:00 pm—DANCE—Ballroom Dance with music provided by Larry Carringer. Cost $5 09/16: Wednesday 10:00 am –Newcomers Tea and Laughter - Meet other newcomers to the center and learn more about Wake Forest. Meet in the lobby and make new friends 09/17 Thursday 7:00 pm—Young at Heart Meeting 09/22: Tuesday 10:00 am– 12:00 pm –Everything You Wanted to Know About Facebook but Were Afraid to Ask. Workshop led by Tobi Bowen 09/28 – 11/02: Monday 2:00pm – 5:00pm – “Chronic Disease Self-Management Program “ – Please sign up at the front desk. 9/29: Tuesday 10:15 am – “Vertigo, Evaluation and Treatment” – Presented by Allied Rehab.

……………………………………………………………………………... OCTOBER Special Events 10/06: Tuesday 10:00 am - Computer Workshop – Jerry Glenn will present a workshop on “Open Source Software”. Please sign up at the front desk for this informative class. 10/06: Tuesday 10:15 am— Learn about ENCORE—NC State University’s Center for Lifelong Enrichment. Linda Dennison will speak. 10/10: Saturday 7:00 pm—DANCE—Ballroom Dance with music provided by Larry Carringer. Cost $5 10/15: Thursday 7:00 pm—Young at Heart Meeting 10/20: Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00pm – Health Fair - Come for our annual Health Fair. Numerous health screenings and exhibits will be available at the Center. NO 8:30 OR 10 AM EXERCISE OR LINE DANCING TODAY 10/21: Wednesday 10:00 am –Newcomers Tea and Laughter - Meet other newcomers to the center and learn more about Wake Forest. Meet in the lobby and make new friends 10/30: Friday 10:15 am – Halloween Party. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy Halloween fun and games. Refreshments will be served. NO LINE DANCE, OR 10 AM EXERCISE.

Everyday! 7:30-5:00 Body Shop (subject to change) 7:30-5:00 Computer Lab (by appt.) 7:30-5:00 Piano lessons (by appt.) Monday 8:30 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Ceramics 10:00 Bingo 1:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 Beginner Line Dancing Tuesday 8:30 Bandercise 9:00 Bandercise 10:00 Seminar/Program 2:00 Yoga 3:00 Consumer Math NEW!

Wednesday 8:30 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:30 Strutters Line Dancing 10:30 Seminar/Program 1:00 Dance Aerobics 2:00 Beginner Line Dancing 3:00 U.S. History NEW! Thursday 8:30 Bandercise 9:00 Bandercise 10:00 Choir NEW! 1:00 Acrylic Painting Class (3 hr. class) 2:00 Joyful Living NEW! 2:45 Creative Writing NEW! Friday 8:30 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Tone & Sweat with weights 10:00 Bingo 10:45 Bell Chimes 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Low Impact Aerobics

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER CLOSINGS: September 7: Labor Day - closed all day September 18: Classes Cancelled after 11am due to staff training September 21: Classes Cancelled after 11am due to staff training

It’s back-to-school time at the Eastern Wake Senior Center! We’ll be holding educational classes this fall and winter, including US History and Consumer Math. Once again we’re offering Creative Writing and Joyful Living! Don’t miss! September 3: AARP Walking Program Kickoff 10:30am Calling all walkers! Join us to get set up for another series of walks and step measurements. September 11: Health Fair & National Day of Service Event 8:00am - 12:00pm Join us at the Wendell Community Center for this great event! October 9: Hearing Screenings 9:00am - 3:-00pm Join us and Beltone for our hearing screening event. Please sign up in advance.

Here’s what’s happening at the Eastern Wake Senior Center! Wendell Location

323 Lake Drive 365.4248

Eastern Wake Senior Center SEPTEMBER Special Events

9/1 Tuesday 10am – Hollyweird Game! How savvy are you when it comes to celebrities? Join us for this fun game – prizes for all who play, winning team members get a bonus prize!

9/3 Thursday 10:30am – AARP Walking Program Kickoff – Come pick up your pedometers and other important information about the walking program.

9/8 Tuesday 10am – Blood Pressure Check – by Casey Gardner, Resources for Seniors Pharmacist.

9/9 Wednesday 10:30am – NFL Kickoff ‘09 – Join us as we get the season started with trivia and games!

9/11 Friday 8-12pm – HEALTH FAIR! All AM activities cancelled, join us over at the Community Center!

9/15 Tuesday 10am –Weatherization Assistance Program – Come and learn about the Wake County Weatherization Program. Presented by Gerry Massey from Resources for Seniors ***Rescheduled due to 6/16 cancellation***

9/22 Tuesday 10am AARP Driving Program – You asked for it! Come brush up on your knowledge of the road and basic driving skills. $12 for AARP members (with card), $14 for non-members. 4-hr. class

9/24 Thursday 10am – FREE SEMINAR: “When a Loved One Passes Away” (includes continental breakfast) Independent brokers offering solutions to problems that arise when someone you love dies.

9/25 Friday – “Daylight Dance” – 4 - 7pm – Don’t drive at night? NO PROBLEM! Dance to some great country tunes and Top 40 hits from the 50’s and 60’s from DJ Shanny! Admission $5 per person, food/drinks provided.

9/29 Tuesday 10am – Scavenger Hunt – Find hidden items all over the building, turn them in for prizes!

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OCTOBER Special Events

10/1 Thursday Flu Shot Clinic – Contact senior center to schedule an appointment.

10/6 Tuesday 10am – Butter Bean Auction – Everyone’s favorite – don’t miss it!

10/7 Wednesday 10:30am – Don’t Forget the Lyrics – Another challenging music game with Shanny!

10/13 Tuesday 10am –MAKING CHOICES: Kay Tweed is coming back! Kay is from Heartland Home Health and Hospice and she will once again give an informative and educational seminar!

10/13 Tuesday 10:30 am (after presentation) – Blood Pressure Check – by Casey Gardner, RFS Pharmacist

10/14 Wednesday 10:30am – Mystery Game(s) - Something fun, no doubt!

10/20 Tuesday 10am – Science Experiments with Shanny – First, an educational science lesson, then we’ll have fun blowing something up….seriously, it’s safe….trust me….

10/27 Tuesday 10am – Indoor Basketball – Test your skills with making shots through the basket. You don’t have to be 6’5” to enjoy this game!

10/28 Wednesday 10:30am – Scavenger Hunt – In case you missed the first one, here’s round 2!

10/30 Friday 10am –Halloween Party – Costumes encouraged! Spooky, glamorous, funny, you choose… sign up with snack food item or donate $2 by 10/26. Chips/sodas provided by the Center, don’t bring ‘em!

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER CLOSINGS: Sept 7th, Labor Day

SPECIAL EVENTS

PRESENTATIONS All About Transit Day—Thursday, September 10th, 9:30-11:30am Whitaker Mill Senior Center participants are invited to learn “All About Transit”. Capital Area Transit (CAT) staff will be on hand to provide information on how to catch and ride a CAT bus from the Whitaker Mill Senior Center. In addition, discounted fare applications will be available and ID pictures will be made. A CAT bus will also be outside in the parking lot! Here, participants will be able to board the bus and learn how to swipe a bus pass. Find out how easy it is to ride the bus at “All About Transit Day”!

EVENTS Volunteer Luncheon and A Morning of Remembrance Prior to our morning classes we will be opening up the floor for your memories, thoughts and/or readings to honor those who have lost their lives for our great country. A special luncheon will be provided for our amazing volunteers. If you haven’t been a volunteer yet, talk to us—and GET INVOLVED!

Transit Trip—Monday, September 28th, 9:00am-12:30pm Participants will venture out into Downtown Raleigh and transit as they participate in CAT’s third annual “Try Transit Week”. Participants will start their transit trip by catching a CAT to Downtown Raleigh, where they will be greeted by Mayor Meeker at the Transit Center. Following arrival, participants will have a fun filled morning of activities in Downtown Raleigh and will be transported back to the Senior Center via CAT. Limit 20 Participants—Please sign up at Whitaker Mill Senior Center.

Here’s what’s happening at the Whitaker Mill Center! Raleigh Location

401 E. Whitaker Mill Road 856.6444

Everyday! 8:00-5:00 Body Shop 8:00-4:30 Computer Lab Monday 9:00 Cardio Express 9:15 Movers and Shakers 9:30 Computer class by appointment 10:00 Ping Pong 10:00 Bingo in the Nutrition Site 10:00 UFO (Unfinished Objects Craft Class) 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing (9-week class) New Class Starts: Sept 14th 2:00 Raleigh Footnotes Performing Line Dance Practice 2:30 Powell Drive Exercise* 3:00 Beginning/Intermediate Line Dance Tuesday 8:45 Pump and Tone Exercise 9:30 Take it Off Weight Loss Class 10:30 Advanced Line Dance 12:30 Intermediate Line Dance 1:30 Beginning Line Dance 2:30 Yoga 3:30 Tap Class

Wednesday 8:00 Beginning Spanish 8:45 Low Impact Aerobics 9:15 Pilates 9:30 Ceramics 9:30 Walking Group 10:00 Advanced Spanish 10:00 UFO (Unfinished Objects Craft Class) 10:00 Computer Class by appt. 11:30 Acrylic Class Thursday 8:45 Pump and Tone Exercise 9am-12pm (30 min) Private Computer Lessons by appointment only 9:30 Watercolor Class 11:30 Yoga (1 1/2 hour class) 1:00 Advanced Line Dancing 1:30 Hits Chorus 2:30 Powell Drive Exercise* 2:00 Computer class by appointment Friday 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Pilates 10:30 Raleigh Footnotes Performing Line Dance Practice 12:30 Bridge Club 1:30 Beginning Line Dance *Off Site – Powell Drive Community Center

Whitaker Mill Senior Center SEPTEMBER Special Events

9/2 Wednesday 9:30am-1:30pm: AARP 10-Week Walking Program Kickoff at Laurel Hills Community Center—Come pick up your pedometers for the program and enjoy a multitude of health fair vendors and fitness demonstrations

9/11 Friday 12pm: Volunteer Luncheon—Thank you volunteers for your dedication and service! We are honoring those who have volunteered with us in the past 3 months. Please pick up your ticket if applicable.

9/16 Wednesday 10am: Introduction to Clutter Talk—What is clutter anyway? Why can’t we seem to get rid of it? This presentation will cover all the nitty-gritty about clutter, disorganization and information on how to simplify your life.

9/17 Thursday 12:30pm: Book Club—Baseball and Ballparks in North Carolina by Mark Cryan

9/23 Wednesday 10:30am: Morningside Melodies—sponsored by Morningside Assisted Living and Memory Care

9/29 Wednesday 11:30am: Forget Me Not Class

9/29 Flavorful Heart Healthy Cooking Seminar: provided by local Brookdale Senior Living Community Associates

9/30 Wednesday 10am: Rehab Activities Demonstration by Capital Nursing and Rehab Center

…………………………………………………………………………………. OCTOBER Special Events 10/1 Thursday 9am-1pm: AARP Safe Driving Course—Join this 4 hour course that allows you to tune up your driving skills, learn about normal age-related physical changes and possibly receive discounts on your car insurance! $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

10/6 Tuesday 8:30am-1pm: Annual Health Fair & Flu Shots— Come get your flu shot and free screenings all in one stop! Please sign up for your flu shots at our front office.

10/15 Thursday 12:30pm: Book Club—Who Killed What’s Her Name by Elizabeth Daniels Squire

10/21 Wednesday 10am: Downsizing to a Smaller Nest—Thinking about making a change to a smaller home? How do you move all you’ve accumulated into a smaller space? This class will present information, tips and ideas on where to start, what to do first and who can help you make that move.

10/23 Wednesday 10:30 am: Morningside Melodies –sponsored by Morningside Assisted Living

10/23 Wednesday: Rex Mobile Mammography Bus— please sign up for your appointment

10/27 Tuesday 11:30am: Forget Me Not Class

10/29 Thursday 9:30am: Introduction to S.H.I.I.P (Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program ) and Resources for Seniors—An informative presentation on two great organizations that are here to serve you!

10/30 Friday 11:30am: Halloween Costume Party—Come for a spooky time with friends, food, and fun. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes. Bring your favorite finger food to share! Sign up by Oct 23rd.

Garner Senior Center Special Events

Blood Pressure Screenings: Every Wednesday10:00am

(all classes are 1 hr. unless noted differently) SEPTEMBER: Sept 1 Identity Theft 10:00AM Sept 8 Diabetic Support Group 10:00AM Sept 10 (New) Caregiver Support Group 5:30PM Sept 10 Life Writing 10:00AM Sept 16 Ask the Officer: (Residential Safety) 10:00AM Sept 17 Life Writing 10:00AM Sept 17 Weatherization 10:00AM Sept 21 Sharing Our Memories 10:00AM Sept 24 Life Writing 10:00AM OCTOBER: Oct 1 Life Writing 10:00AM Oct 5 Sharing Our Memories 10:00AM Oct 8 (New) Caregiver Support Group 5:30PM Oct 8 Fall Prevention 10:00AM Oct 9 Proper Care & Feeding of Joints 10:00AM Oct 13 Diabetic Support Group 10:00AM Oct 13 FLU SHOTS 8AM – 12PM Oct 19 Sharing Our Memories 10:00AM Oct 29 Memory vs. Dementia 10:00AM ………………………………………………………………. Cary Senior Center Special Events

(all classes are 1 hr. unless noted differently) SEPTEMBER: Sept 4 You Are What You Eat 9:30AM Sept 9 Clare Bridge/BP Screening 11:00AM Sept 10 Diabetes Support Group 10AM-12PM Sept 10 Alzheimer's Disease 7:00PM Sept 11 Probate 9:30AM Sept 21 Going-On Support Group 12PM - 1:30PM Sept 23 Clare Bridge/BP Screening 11:00AM Sept 24 Medicare 7:00PM Sept 24 Foot Care 9:30AM Sept 28 Caregiver Support Group 11:30AM - 1PM OCTOBER: Oct 2 Financial Safari 9:30AM Oct 5 Going-on Support Group 12PM - 1:30PM Oct 8 Diabetes Support Group 10AM - 12PM Oct 9 Social Security 11:00AM Oct 14 Sunrise of Cary/BP Screening 11:00AM Oct 22 Essential Legal Documents 7:00PM Oct 22 Fall Prevention 9:30AM Oct 26 Care-giver Support Group 11:30AM - 1PM Oct 28 Sunrise of Cary/BP Screening 11:00AM Oct 28 Flu Shots 9AM - 6PM Oct 30 Flu Shots 9AM - 6PM Oct 30 Retirement Planning 9:30AM

CALL 713.1543

Would you like to meet with someone face-to-face to discuss your questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Drug Plans, or long-term care insurance?

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has volunteers available to meet with you at three RFS-sponsored sites, in addition to the SHIIP main office on Boylan Ave in Raleigh. Appointments are available by calling the site you’d like to go to.

Cary Senior Center 469-4081 Garner Senior Center 661-6894 Northern Wake Senior Center 554-4111 SHIIP Main Office, Raleigh 807-6900

If you need an appointment in other locations, call Theresa Trimble, our RFS/SHIIP Coordinator, who can help you find a volunteer in other parts of the county.

The Directory of Resources Get Yours Today! The new 2009 – 2010 Directory of Resources for Older Adults in Wake County is available! Pick one up at Resources for Seniors Main Office or at any of the Senior Centers in Wake County.

462-3983

Get Ready for the AARP Walking Program! Eastern Wake Senior Center, Northern Wake Senior Center, and Whitaker Mill Senior Center will all be offering the AARP 10-week walking program starting in September. The program will help participants find safe places to walk, and provide tools and support to help them take personal responsibility for their health and stick with their exercise plans. Each participant will receive a free step counter and guidebook, and be invited to sign-up for a walking group and weekly education sessions on fitness and nutrition. Did you know… Walking may be the best fitness activity for many seniors given the relatively low physical risks and the enormous long-term health benefits. One study revealed that regular exercise walking lowered the risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease and -- in general -- prolonged life. Increasing the walking distance from just one to two miles produced even greater results. Walking: > Controls weight, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per

mile or 300 calories per hour. Walking is the perfect complement to a sensible diet to lose weight and keep it off;

> Improves cardiovascular fitness and circulation. Walking gets the heart beating faster to transport oxygenrich blood from the lungs to the muscles, and increases the size and improves the efficiency of tiny vessels that supply blood for cellular respiration;

> Facilitates medical rehabilitation and recovery from many ailments, including heart attack; > Generates a sense of well-being, and can relieve depression, anxiety and stress by naturally

producing endorphins, the body’s natural tranquilizer; Available from ElderCare Online

For a complete list of Resources for Seniors Services, call us. or visit our website at www.resourcesforseniors.com.

COMING TO NORTHERN WAKE

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CARE OUTSIDE OF THE HOME Full-day adult day care in a group setting at our Total Life Center Adult Day Care Facilities. ·····················································

RESPITE CARE Rest for the full-time caregiver who needs a break provided in our Adult Day Care facilities or in your home with our in-home aides. ·····················································

COMPANION REGISTRY Training in home safety, fun one-on-one activities, CPR, communication, etc. A registry of graduates is available for review and hire. ·····················································

MEDS PROGRAM Pharmacists review the medication that someone is taking to prevent unsafe side effects. We can also provide access to free medication for individuals based on income. ·····················································

IN HOME ASSISTANCE Companions or homemakers: Help with housekeeping or grocery shopping. Nursing assistants or CNA’s: Help with hands-on personal care such as bathing and dressing. CAP-DA: Medicaid based program that provides in-home care & other support services to eligible adults. Wake Independence at Home: Care Managers monitor services to assure that the maximum resources are used with the greatest quality of care.

INFORMATION Information & Referral: Phone, email or face-to-face meetings. Housing Counseling: Housing and communities, reverse mortgages and home safety issues. Speakers Bureau: We can speak about a wide range of senior focused issues. Caregiver Support Groups: Support groups meet monthly on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Caregiving and Diabetes. Website: 24/7 up-to-date information about all Wake County senior-focused information. The Directory of Resources: 700+ local services & comprehensive reference section provided in this free book. The Senior Sampler: Bi-Monthly Senior Center Calendar of Events and Activities. ·····················································

SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTERS A variety of programs designed to provide social, educational and health support to the older adult. Recreational activities, exercise classes, health education, and legal aid offered as well. Ranked Top Ten in the Nation for our Physical Education Program by the NCOA. Designated as “Centers of Excellence.” ·····················································

LONG TERM CARE REFERRALS We can refer you to a variety of housing options:

• Retirement communities that provide meals and housekeeping,

• Assisted living communities that provide more continuous help and supervision

• Nursing homes to address complex medical needs.

EVENTS Triangle Caregivers Conference: An event for caregivers focusing and assisting with respite, resolution and resources. Golden Jubilee Senior Expo: The largest event of its kind in the area, held at the NC State Fairgrounds with over 150 exhibitors. ·····················································

TRANSPORTATION Availability of senior transportation varies depending on where you live. We provide info on: • door-to-door van service • subsidized cab fare • public transportation ·····················································

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for something to do? We can match you with an agency based on your skills and interests. ·····················································

HOUSING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Minor Home Repairs: Handicap access and other incidental repairs to maintain your home. Home Improvements: Additions, decks, bath remodeling and kitchens. Weatherization Assistance Program: Free energy related repairs or improvements for low-income Wake County home owners and renters. ·····················································

FRIENDLY VISITORS Weekly visits or daily phone calls by a volunteer for the homebound older adult who would like to increase social contact.

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