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JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2011

Tips for a Healthier You in 2011

Each year we make resolutions to exercise regularly, eat well, & give up bad habits. These basic rules can cut heart disease risk by 80%, diabetes risk by 90% and cancer risk by 50%, according to the Harvard Nurses' Health Study. Most of us fail to keep these resolutions but here are some great tips to help...

Wear a pedometer. Routinely wearing a pedometer encourages people to walk about an extra mile each day, lose weight, and lower their blood pressure. Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking & a total of 10,000 steps/day.

Do strength training of both the upper and lower body. Many people neglect resistance exercise. It’s critical for women in preventing muscle & bone loss with age. Lift weights for at least 20 minutes, two- to three-times/week.

Don't pop too many vitamins. Get vitamins from foods or consider a multivitamin. Women should get at least 1,200 mgs/day of calcium if you're past menopause, from food and/or supplements. Everyone should also get 800 IU of Vitamin D/day.

Eat at least two fish meals per week. The evidence is strong that the oils in darker types of fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring, are beneficial for the heart and brain and may even lower risk of cancer.

Talk to your doctor about taking aspirin for heart protection but don't assume that it's right for you. The best candidates for long-term aspirin are women age 65+ or have a history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

Drink water. No matter where you are, water should always be the first thing you reach for when you're thirsty. Water truly is essential.

Sleep 8 hours a night. Adequate sleep makes you feel better, decreases risk for cardiovascular disease, boosts memory and reduces the likelihood of being in a car accident.

Keep sugar and caffeine -- the "legal evils" -- to a minimum. Decreasing sugar actually increases people's energy, by minimizing the highs and lows that sweet foods triggers. Different people react differently to caffeine, but adding a stimulant just adds to things like road rage.

If you smoke, quit. Enough said!

Don't focus on dieting. Focus on eating. If you're hungry, you're more likely to overeat in the evening. Eat every four hours or so, and make sure to eat a "second lunch" -- think of it as another meal rather than a snack -- in the mid-afternoon to keep your energy up and make you less hungry in the evening.

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WEATHER ADVISORY: If the weather is questionable, call your Center before coming. We may be closed to ensure your safety and the safety of our employees. Meals on Wheels Meal Sites close in accordance with the Wake County School closings.

Wake Forest Location 235 E. Holding Avenue

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

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HIGHLIGHTS ALL NEW!

Lunch with the Staff: Have lunch with the staff and let us know what’s on your mind. Suggestions and feedback are welcome. Bring a sandwich. Other refreshments will be provided. Water Color Open Studio: Gail McIntosh will oversee this class. Spend time with other artists, share skills and tech-niques. Zentangle: Les Tryon will share this art form on January 19th. There is a $4 supply fee and pre-registration is required.

Back by popular demand AARP Driver Safety Class will be held on January 19th. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn safe driving techniques. Shell Art is back with Rose Bunch on Tuesdays at 10 AM. AARP TAX PREPARATION: This year the service will be offered twice a week. Preparers will be here every Tuesday and Wednesday from February 1st through April 12th. FREE~! Pre-registration is required. See front desk staff.

Celebrations Mayor Vivian Jones and the members of the Senior Advisory Board invite everyone to join them on January the 14th from 10 AM to 12 noon to show our appreciation to Carol Battle and Susan Simpson for their many years of dedi-cated services to the town of Wake Forest, the community and the senior center. We wish them the best in their new adventures! And don’t miss our Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14th!

WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE CRAFT DEPARTMENT FOR ALL OF THEIR HARD WORK WITH THIS YEAR’S CRAFT FAIR! GREAT JOB, TEAM!!!

Everyday! 8:00-5:00 Body Shop 8:30-12:30 Craft Room 8:00-4:30 Computer Lab (closed Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm) Monday 8:30 Low-Impact Aerobics 10:00 Low-Impact Aerobics 10:00 Decorative Painting-Les Tryon 10:00 Computer Class by appt. 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:30 Basic Exercise/Strength Training 10.30 Acrylics-John Duzs 12:00 Bingo 1:00 Fit & Strong (starts 2/7, see Rebecca) 3:30 Gentle Yoga Tuesday 8:30 Pilates/Yoga 9:30 Intermediate Line Dancing 10:00 NEW!!! SHELL ART 10:15 Seminar/Presentation (some weeks) 10:45 Performing Line Dancing Practice 11:45 Bridge 12:00 Painting-John Duzs 12:30 Mahjong 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Wood Carving

Wednesday 8:30 Cardio Interval 9:00 Ceramics & Clay Class 9:45 Aerobic Video 10:00 Computer Class by appt. 10:45 Sing-A-Long 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Fit & Strong (starts 2/7, see Rebecca) Thursday 9:30 Beginner Line Dancing 11:00 Web-based Spanish Class 10:30 Bingo 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Wood Carving 1:00 NEW!!! WATER COLOR OPEN STUDIO 2:00 Yoga II 3:15 Chi Gong 3:45 Tai Chi 1-3 Computer Tutor available by appt. Friday 8:30 Video aerobics/Walking group 10:00 Low Impact Aerobics 10:00 Painting–Alma Burke (New class 1/7) 10:30 Basic Exercise/Balance Training 10:30 Ballroom Dancing 12:00 Bridge 12:30 Painting–Alma Burke (new time!) 1:00 Fit & Strong (starts 2/7, see Rebecca)

Northern Wake Senior Center

January Special Events WE ARE CLOSED Monday, January 17th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

1/05 Wednesday 10 AM Newcomers’ Tea: Orientation for our new members. 1/8 Saturday 7 PM Ballroom Dance: Music provided by Larry Carringer. Cost is $5 1/11 Tuesday 10:15 AM Take Your Best Shot: Learn about multiple myeloma and what to do if you or a loved one are diagnosed. 1/12 Wednesday 12 PM Computer Workshop: Windows 7– What’s New? For those of you who have a new computer, are thinking about purchasing one, or doing an upgrade. 1/14 Friday 10 AM-12 PM NWSC Open House honoring Carol Battle and Susan Simpson. 1/19 Wednesday 10 AM-3 PM AARP Driver Safety Class: Pre-registration required. See staff. 1/19 Wednesday 1 PM Zentangle $4 supply fee. Pre-registration required. See staff. 1/20 Thursday 7 PM Young at Heart meeting: Anybody age 55 and older can join this social club. Annual membership dues are $5. Entertainment and refreshments provided. 1/25 Tuesday 10:15 Skilled Nursing 101: Blue Ridge Healthcare Center community liaison representative Carolyn Kapfer will present an overview of skilled nursing options. 1/26 Wednesday 11 AM Lunch with the Staff: Bring a sandwich, we’ll provide the rest.

……………………………………………………………………………... February Special Events 2/01 Tuesday 10:15 AM Foot Care and Arthritis Pain Management: Kimberly Wilson from MedStrive will discuss arthritis, foot care, diabetes and joint pain. Door prizes offered! 2/02 Wednesday 10 AM Newcomers’ Tea: Orientation for our new members. 2/09 Wednesday 12 PM Computer Workshop: Computer Optimization. Information everyone should know about; keeping your computer healthy. 2/12 Saturday 7 PM Ballroom Dance: Music provided by Larry Carringer. Cost is $5 2/14 Monday 10:30 AM Valentine’s Day Party: No 10/10:30 AM exercise! 2/15 Tuesday 10:15 AM Introduction to Hearing Loss: Steve Barber will present an introduction to hearing loss, including how we hear, what happens when we don’t hear well, hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive technology, financial assistance options, and other strategies that can make your life better. 2/17 Thursday 7 PM Young at Heart meeting: Anybody age 55 and older can join this social club. Annual membership dues are $5. Entertainment and refreshments provided. 2/23 Wednesday 11 AM Lunch with the Staff: Bring a sandwich, we’ll provide the rest.

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

323 Lake Drive 365.4248

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY CLOSINGS January 17th, Marin Luther King Day

JANUARY FITNESS CHALLENGE Keep your New Year’s resolution to become more active and take off some of those holiday pounds. Join us for our annual Fitness Challenge. Sign up at the front desk and get your fitness card where you can keep track of the health and fitness classes you take. Prizes will be awarded to the top three exercisers. The chal-lenge starts January 10th and ends February 28th with a party on March 11th to celebrate our accomplish-ments.

LEARN TO LINE DANCE!!

Beginner Line Dance– Have you always wanted to line dance but didn’t know the steps? This 4-week class will start from the beginning and give you the tools you need to boogie away your fear! Class starts January 10th at 12:00 pm. Please sign up!

Chair Yoga– Come to our new Chair Yoga class on Thursdays at 9:30 am. Enjoy all the benefits of yoga without leaving your chair. Learn healthy breathing techniques that can improve your health.

Wednesday 8:30 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:30 Strutters Line Dancing Practice 1:00 Aerobics 2:00 Beginner Line Dancing Thursday 9:00 Bandercise 9:30 NEW!! Chair Yoga 10:00 Choir 1:00 Acrylic Painting Class (3 hr. class) Friday 8:30 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Chi Gong Exercise Class 10:00 Bingo 10:45 Bell Chimes 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Aerobics

Everyday! 8-5:00pm Body Shop 8-5:00pm Computer Lab (by appt.) Monday 8:30 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Tone & Sweat with weights 9:00 Ceramics 101 10:00 Bingo 1:00 Aerobics 2:00 Beginner Line Dancing Tuesday 9:00 Bandercise 9:45 Chi Gong Exercise Class 10:15 Seminar/Program 12:00 NEW!! 4-Week Intro to Line Dance (starts 1/04/11) 1:00 Tai Chi

Eastern Wake Senior Center

January Special Events To make an appointment for a free 1-hour AARP tax preparation in February, call 365-4248 or come by the Eastern Wake Senior Center and speak with Clara to make an appointment. 01/03 Mondays at 9am– Ceramics 101 Starts– 5 week class– PLEASE SIGN UP! 01/05 Wednesday at 10:30am– Reiki Open House-Come try a simple, natural, safe method of energy healing that everyone can use! 01/05 Wednesday at 10:30 - Foot Care & Arthritis—This pain management seminar will be led by Kimberly Wilson of Medstrive. 01/11 Tuesday at 12pm—Intro to Line Dancing starts—4 week class—PLEASE SIGN UP! 01/11 Tuesday at 10:00 am– Blood Pressure Check by Casey Gardner, RFS Pharmacist 01/12 Wednesday 10:30 am—Martin Luther King Tribute - Help us honor Dr. Martin Luther King by writing down your dreams for our “I Have a Dream Poster”. 01/19 Wednesday at 10:30am– Nutritional Resolutions - Health talk with Felicia from 3HC 01/26 Wednesday at 10:30am– Reiki Open House

……………………………………………………………………………... February Special Events 02/02 Wednesday at 10:30am– Reiki Open House 02/07 Monday: AARP tax preparation begins and continues through April 18 each Monday from 8:30—3:00 at the Community Center in Wendell. Each appointment is 1 hour. 02/08 Tuesday at 10:00am– Blood Pressure Checks by Casey Gardner, RFS Pharmacist 02/11 Friday 10:30 am—Valentine’s Party— Join us as we crown the King and Queen during the party. Sign up by 02/09 with the food item you will be bringing. 02/15 Tuesday 9:45 am—Movie and Popcorn—”Snow Dogs” shown at the Meal Site. 02/16 Wednesday at 10:30 am—Heart Health talk with Felicia from 3HC Heart Health. 02/22 Tuesday 10:00 am—Free to Dance! Black History Month Celebration—Learn about famous black dancers and choreographers who shaped modern dance in America 02/23 Wednesday at 10:30am– Reiki Open House

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

401 E. Whitaker Mill Road 856.6444

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January/February CLOSINGS: CLOSED: January 17th For Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Special Events **We welcome any newcomers to come in for a brief Meet & Greet every last Friday of the Month to meet staff and other participants. We would like to hear about you, your feelings about the center and any new ideas or programs you may have or want to see at the center.** **Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday we will now have game day! Come out and join staff and fellow participants as we play a variety of card and board games. One in particular will be Phase 10, a game that keeps the mind sharp while having fun! Don’t know how to play, its okay we will teach you!** **Planning & Social Committee Meeting will be held Every 3rd Wednesday at 9:30am. If you would Like to join this committee please see CT. Every 3rd Friday this committee will get together for a lunch and meet.** **Our quarterly volunteer luncheon will be held on January 28th, 2011 at 11am. Please See CT for more information on the luncheon or on how to become a volunteer with the senior center.** ** Fundraising season will continue in the New Year. Please Donate a recipe and short bio to go towards one of our fundraising ideas, a Whitaker Mill Senior Center Cookbook. We are starting early to raise our goal of $5000! Every contribution helps. Thank you in advance.**

Wednesday 8:45 Low Impact Aerobics 9:00 Every 3rd Wednesday Osteoporosis class 9:30 Ceramics 9:30 Walking Group 10:00 NEW! Game Day (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) 10:00 Computer Class by appointment 10:00 UFO (Unfinished Objects Craft Class) 11:30 Acrylic Class 3:00 NEW! Intermediate/ Advanced Line Dance Thursday 8:45 Pump and Tone Exercise 10:00 Bingo in the nutrition site 10:00 Beginner’s Tap Class 11:30 Yoga (1 1/2 hour class) 1:00 Advanced Line Dancing 1:15 Hits Chorus 2:00 Computer class by appointment Friday 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 10:30 Raleigh Footnotes Performing Line Dance Practice 12:30 Bridge Club 12:30 NEW! Zumba Gold 1:30 Beginning Line Dance

Everyday! 8:00-5:00 Body Shop 8:00-4:30 Computer Lab Monday 9:00 Cardio Express 9:15 Movers and Shakers 9:30-10:30 Private Computer Lessons by appointment only 10:00 Ping Pong 10:00 Bingo in the Nutrition Site 10:00 UFO (Unfinished Objects Craft Class) 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing (8-week class) (New class starts January 10th) 2:00 Raleigh Footnotes Performing Line Dance Practice 3:00 Beginning/Intermediate Line Dance Tuesday 8:45 Pump and Tone Exercise 9:00 Every 2nd Tuesday Diabetes Class 9:30 Health & Nutrition Class 9:30 NEW! Casey Gardner’s Health Topic (every 1st Tuesday) 9:30 NEW! Tai’Chi (8 week class) 10:30 Advanced Line Dance 12:30 Intermediate Line Dance 1:30 Beginning Line Dance 2:30 Yoga

Whitaker Mill Senior Center

January Special Events

01/04 Tuesday @10am Happy New Years Gathering-Just a small social event to welcome each other back from the holiday and wish every one a happy New Year! We surely missed your wonderful smiles and beautiful faces!

01/05 and 01/19 Wednesdays @ 10am Game Day– Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday we pull out games for everyone to enjoy. Games will range from puzzles, to card games to board games. This is a time to meet other participants and engage in a social activity that gets the brain involved. One of the main games we would like to introduce is Phase-10. See Sarah Sanders for details.

01/11 Tuesday @ 9:30am Weight Challenge-Join us in our health & nutrition class as we discuss our New Year’s Resolutions of shedding the pounds and becoming a healthier you! We will start a weight-loss challenge with individual goals. Being in a group will help with staying motivated! Join Us!

01/24 Mondays 1-3pm Spanish Classes-Spanish classes will run for SIX weeks every Monday starting on the 24th in the Orange Room. Please sign up in ADVANCE as there will be a limit to the class size. 01/27 Thursdays 9:30-11:30am Living Healthy Series-This 6-week class will take place every Thursday starting on the 27th. Support group for chronic illnesses such as diabetes and/or arthritis. Call for more details and to Sign-up in Advance. livinghealthy.com

Scheduled Presentations & Parties: 01/12 @ 9:30am Presentation given by Dr. Jeremy Thomas from Triangle Foot & Ankle specialist 01/20 @ 9:30am Dillard’s Cosmetics Presentation w/ samples from Elizabeth Arden’s Cosmetic line ……………………………………………………………………………...

February Special Events

02/02 Wednesday @ 9:30am Black History Movies & Trivia–We will kick Black History Month off with a Movie day set for every Wednesday and Trivia question placed at the front where you sign-in for the day. If you think you know your answer write it down w/ your name and place in the box to win a small token. Any movies you want shown!? See Staff.

02/10 Thursday @ 9:30am Medstrive– Join us as we have presenters from Medstrive do a talk on foot care & contracture/arthritis pain management. There will be Door Prizes given away.

02/14 Monday @ 11am Sweetheart Social-In honor of Valentine’s Day we will have a social w/ light refreshments and finger foods. Please sign-up in advance stating what finger food you will be bringing. Bring a sweetheart to join you as we get together to spread a little love and joy among each other.

02/22 Tuesday @ 9:30am Library for the Blind-Mary Helen Pearsall, a retired rehab counselor for the blind, will come do a presentation on the Library for the Blind.

02/25 Friday @ 1pm Black History Luncheon– We will wrap up Black History Month with our 2nd Annual Black History Luncheon. We ask that you Sign-up in advance and to sign up for one of the food items on our themed luncheon menu. On this day BEGINNER LINE DANCE will be CANCELLED! If you would like to be a presenter in the program or have an idea please see CT.

**Spanish Classes End February 28th, 2011 & Living Healthy Ends March 3rd, 2011**

Garner Senior Center Special Events

Blood Pressure Screenings every Wednesday at 10

(all classes are 1 hr. unless noted differently)

JANUARY:

Jan 3 Sharing Our Memories 10:00am Jan 11 Diabetic Support Group 10:00am Jan 18 Medical Equip Seminar 10:00am Jan 24 Hospice Volunteers 10:00am Jan 25 LT Care-Who Pays 6:00pm Jan 26 Weight Loss & Nutrition 10:00am Jan 31 Caregiver Support Group 10:00am Jan 31 Discussion: Wikileaks 1:00pm

FEBRUARY: Feb 1 Social Security 10:00am Feb 7 Sharing Our Memories 10:00am Feb 8 Diabetic Support Group 10:00am Feb 9 Heart Health 10:00am Feb 15 Organizing Your Estate 10:00am Feb 21 Sharing Our Memories 10:00am Feb 22 Stroke Prevention 10:00am Feb 28 Caregiver Support Group 10:00am

AARP Tax Assistance is available beginning in February • Located at the Garner Pearl Street Building. • Starting first Tues in February. • Tues & Thurs 12pm-4pm. • Call 779-0122 for more info • No registration needed. • First come, first served ………………………………………………………………. Cary Senior Center Special Events

(all classes are 1 hr. unless noted differently)

JANUARY: Jan 7 Estate Planning 9:30am Jan 12 Cary Rehab//BP Screen 11:00am Jan 14 Digestive Problems 1:30pm Jan 19 Miracle Ear Screen 11:00am Jan 24 Caregiver Support Group 11:30am-1pm Jan 27 Pain Management 9:30am

FEBRUARY: Feb 4 Long Term Care 9:30am Feb 7 Going-On Support Group 12pm-1:30pm Feb 9 Preston Manor/BP Screen 11:00am Feb 11 Financial Seminar 9:30am Feb 16 Miracle Ear Screen 11:00am Feb 18 Life Transitions 9:30am Feb 24 Hearing Loss 9:30am Feb 28 Caregiver Support Group 11:30am –1pm

AARP Tax Assistance is available beginning in February • Located at Cary Bond Park Community Center. • Starting first Mon in February. • Mon & Wed 10am-4pm. • Call 462-3970 for more info • No registration needed. • First come, first served.

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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.

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In Memory Jeanette

Senior Games are coming in March Are they really for you? YES!

What age do I have to be to participate? Senior Games serves people 55 years of age and better as participants, but anyone over 16 may volunteer..

How can I become a participant? Contact the local game in your area to register each spring. Individuals who participate in local games may qualify for State Finals, which is held in the fall. Details on qualifying can be found in the NCSG Rules Book for sports and the SilverArts Booklet for the arts on the website.

Is there a local game in my area? All 54 Local Games are listed on the Local Games page of the website.

Can I compete in local games outside of my geographical area? Yes. Many of the Local Games Programs in NC are "open". Games that are "open" accept participants from other areas of the state. Click here for details on each Local Game.

Can I participate if I do not live in North Carolina? No, only individuals who are residents of NC for a minimum of 3 consecutive months of the year may participate in Senior Games.

For more information, visit www.ncseniorgames.com

What’s happening with Rachelle?

If you’re new to the Senior Centers, you might not know Rachelle. Rachelle Friedman is a 25-year-old former staff member who worked at the Northern Wake & Whitaker Mill Senior Centers. On May 23rd, at her bachelorette party, she suffered a tragic injury that would for-ever change the course of her life and the lives of her loved ones and friends. Jubilation was turned to tragedy when Rachelle was pushed into a friend's swimming pool, and fell in a way that caused her to break her C6 spinal vertebra. She is now a quadriplegic.

Many have asked how they can help…

Make a donation online:

Go to PayPal.com. Click on the 3rd tab and enter Rachelle’s email address rachelle3109@aol.com

Coffee Fundraiser:

Interested in donating and getting some coffee? Visit allstatecoffee.com and pur-chase coffee using the organization code “Rachelle” and a portion of the sale will go to Rachelle.

Mail a donation: Rachelle Friedman Special Needs Trust P.O. Box 1943 Norfolk, Va. 23501

Please note: Although these donations are not tax-deductible, they will help tremendously.

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 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 homeowners 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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