Recent grant from the Petco Foundation funds crucial department during this time Many families are struggling to make ends meet, but the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County is […]
On May 1, 2017, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Aging and Adult Services begins accepting applications for Operation Fan Heat Relief. People 60 and older, as well as […]
**UPDATE Oct. 13, 2016 WORKSHOP POSTPONED: The “A Matter of Balance” workshop described below has been postponed due to effects from Hurricane Matthew. Contact the Area Agency on Aging for future dates.** Many older […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The 33rd annual Down East Senior Games (DESG) are scheduled for May 2-24, 2016. In preparation for these multi-city — Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Tarboro NC — senior games, fundraisers are being […]
Workshop Held Wednesday Afternoons in Rocky Mount NC Released by Released by Lakendra Dixon, BSW UCPCOG – Area Agency on Aging Are you age 60 and better with an ongoing health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The morning of February 13, 2016, was cold and crisp. Inside Zebulon House, the assisted living residents and seniors were warm and enjoying visits from sponsors and volunteers there to bring […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Inspired by a visit her mother made to a friend at a nursing home, Susan Aceti felt a need to do something to bring joy to the residents. She set a […]
When Susan Aceti’s mother went to visit a friend at a senior nursing home, she saw residents eager for connection and a break from their everyday schedule. Susan felt her heart pushing her to do something […]
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