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For Seniors Only! -“My Turn” Gives Disabled Older Adults a “Turn” at Retirement
“My Turn,” is the senior transition program for aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) offered by The Enrichment Center. The main emphasis is the provision of a retirement option for those who
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For Seniors Only! -Senior Spotlight – Joe Anderson
by Karol Wyman “Man, where does it all come from?!” It was during the wild days of 1967 that Sammy Davis, Jr. reached over and squeezing Joe’s diaphragm hard with both hands, his one
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For Seniors Only! Senior Spotlight- Mayor Allen Joines
Name? Mayor Allen Joines When and where were you born? Wilkes County in 1949 Did you go to college or trade school? In college, I was initially interested in becoming a high school political
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For Seniors Only! -What is Medicare?
“Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those who have disabilities, permanent kidney failure or amyotrophic
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For Seniors Only! Stay Healthy…in Water?!
Entering into a pool of water is not something that crosses our mind when we think about exercise but those who engage in water exercise regularly sing its praises. Here’s why. Benefits of Water
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For Seniors Only! Project Senior Smiles
The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville will host their third dental clinic for individuals 65+ on Friday, May 17, 2013. The service is for individuals who have no dental insurance, an individual annual income under
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For Seniors Only! Best Kept Secret of Forsyth County
What is Open Mic night? Open Mic night is an opportunity for writers to read their work. Important for the writer, because something that looked good on the page may not ring true when
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Students get involved with Senior Games
Students get involved with Senior Games How did you get involved with Piedmont Plus Senior Games? What are your responsibilities at the games? I got involved with the PPSG through one of my courses, Health-Related
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Conversation Now or Crisis Later? Your choice.
By Dee Leahman, Dee Leahman is the director of community education at Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. I’d like to tell you a true story about the importance of conversations about healthcare choices WELL IN
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Older American’s Month: Unleash the Power of Age
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet
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