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# Aging Outreach Services

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## Posts

- [AOS Blog](https://agingoutreachservices.com/blog/) - This has been autogenerated as a placeholder for blog.
- [Building Better Care: The 5 C's of Excellent Patient Care](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/excellentpatientcare/) - Learn how the 5 C's of excellent patient care can improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for seniors, families and caregivers alike.
- [June 2026 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2026-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/june_2026_newsletter?fr=sZDYwNTkyMjU1NzY
- [May 2026 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2026-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/may_2026_outreachnc?fr=sY2Y3NjkwODc1NjI
- [All Things Aging: Navigating Long-Distance Caregiving](https://agingoutreachservices.com/all-things-aging-podcast/long-distance-caregiving/) - Learn how to navigate long-distance caregiving for aging parents with strategies, emotional insight, and planning tips from the All Things Aging Podcast.
- [The Silent Danger: Dehydration in Older Adults](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/dehydration-in-older-adults/) - After age 60, thirst signals fade — leaving many older adults unknowingly dehydrated and at risk for fatigue, confusion, and falls.
- [Aging Well with Technology](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/aging-well-with-technology/) - Technology helps seniors stay safer, more connected, and more independent after 50. Smart devices and wearables make daily life easier and more enjoyable.
- [6 Sanity-Saving Tips to Help You Care for Your Aging Spouse](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/6-sanity-saving-tips-to-help-you-care-for-your-aging-spouse/) - When the time comes to care for your aging spouse, you might not be as prepared as you thought. Aging comes with several challenges and can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Keep reading for some useful tips to help you maintain your sanity and keep the spark alive.
- [Aging Without Family Support: What to do When You Need Help](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/aging-without-family-support-what-to-do-when-you-need-help/) - Have you found yourself aging without family support? Are you worried about who will give you a lift to the doctor or take care of you as you age? Keep reading for advice on planning your future as an elder orphan.
- [How Much Protein Do Seniors Need?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/how-much-protein-do-seniors-need/) - How much protein do seniors need? Learn daily protein guidelines for older adults to support muscle, energy, and healthy aging and strength.
- [April 2026 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2026-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0426_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sZGIwODkwODc1NjI
- [Choosing a Caregiver](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/choosing-caregiver/) - There are many options when it comes to finding a caregiver to come into your home. The terminology and marketing verbiage used to entice the consumer can make it difficult to really understand what your options are and which option is best for you. The concept of private-duty care has been around for many years.
- [Dealing with Macular Degeneration](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/dealing-with-macular-degeneration/) - Eyesight is a key component to our quality of life, ability to remain independent and to safely navigate things like medications, driving and day-to-day mobility. As a person ages, changes to vision are a natural part of the process; however, research and treatment options offer a bright future. According to Eye Care America, one in
- [Talking with parents about mental and physical decline](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/talking-with-parents-about-mental-and-physical-decline/) - Talking with parents about mental and physical decline Many of us have struggled with how to say the right thing to a loved one or haven’t said anything at all, because we’re not sure of the response we might get—anger, resentment or simply an unwillingness to discuss the issue. As an adult child, this is
- [Dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/dealing-with-an-alzheimers-diagnosis/) - Dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis Anytime a person receives a diagnosis and does not understand the basis or origin of that conclusion it can be very frustrating and upsetting. Feeling that a discussion took place without your knowledge; is certainly additional fuel, which seems to have ignited your anger. As a patient of a medical
- [Doing a Living Will and Power of Attorney for your Parent](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/doing-a-living-will-and-power-of-attorney-for-your-parent/) - This is not an easy conversation but should take place as soon as possible. As an adult child, it is very difficult to see your parent in a position where she may not be able to care for herself. Some have more difficulty accepting these changes than others. It is very important that she feels
- [Aid and Attendance Pension benefits for veterans](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/aid-attendance-pension-benefits-veterans/) - Several months ago during a visit with a new client, I mentioned a financial resource they were not aware of through the Veterans Administration, the Aid and Attendance (A&A) Pension. Together, we navigated the system, completed paperwork and yesterday, the family called to let me know their first payment had arrived. It is such a joy
- [Ask the Expert Q&A: Talking with aging parents](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-qa-talking-aging-parents/) - Q: My dad is a strong man, when I was 15 he taught me to drive; when I was 23 he walked me down the aisle. At age 30, I ran my first 5k race with him, and at age 40, we hiked the Blue Ridge Trail. This man has been my rock for 55
- [An Alzheimers' disease diagnosis: What am I supposed to do now?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/alzheimers-disease-diagnose-supposed-now/) - A simple question on the surface, but there is no simple answer. This is a question I was asked this past week by a member of my early Alzheimer’s support group. We had just finished an appointment with the neurologist and made a pact to stop driving due to increased episodes of disorientation. My initial
- [March 2014: A Land More Kind Than Home](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/march-2014-a-land-more-kind-than-home/) - A debut novel by Wiley Cash, “A Land More Kind Than Home,” aroused conflicting reactions from me. It was tantalizing in that the story has three narrators, Jess, the nine-year-old brother of Christopher, a mute who...
- [Hearing health and its effect on cognitive function, family and health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/hearing-health-effect-cognitive-function-family-health/) - Did you know that one in three people older than 65 and 50 percent of people older than 80 have significant hearing loss? Out of those people, only one in five wears a hearing aid. It may be time to reconsider speaking to a doctor or audiologist about your hearing health and what you can
- [I am a care manager...](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/care-manager/) - My clients come first. They are the reason I work hard every day. I am a surrogate daughter with advanced training and education in navigating aging and health care needs. When there is a transition or a crisis, I am the one who will be there to help you get through it. Together, we face
- [Alzheimer’s: Is it or isn’t it?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/alzheimers-isnt-it/) - The ‘A’ word is a very scary topic for most people. Learning you may have it can be even more frightening. The question most people really have is: Is it Alzheimer’s or is it just aging? Understanding the difference in what normal aging is and what constitutes as Dementia is important to decipher. Dr. Mitchell
- [May 2014 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2014-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/may2014_outreachnc
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Moving a parent](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-moving-parent/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: Moving a parent Q: I am looking to relocate my mother from out of state to the Raleigh area. What types of issues should I be thinking about as I begin this process? A: A move can be a big transition, especially when dealing with a parent who may
- [Life goes on: Five stages of grief](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/life-on-stages-grief/) - Life goes on: Five stages of grief After the death of my mother in October 2012, I knew things would never be the same. I was right. Everything changed but in spite of that, life does go on. Speaking as a member of the Sandwich Generation, I want others to know just how and why
- [June 2014 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2014-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/june2014_outreachnc
- [July 2014 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2014-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_july2014
- [Ask the Expert Q&A: Discontinuation of Namenda dosages](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-qa-discontinuation-namenda-dosages/) - Ask the Expert Q&A: Discontinuation of Namenda dosages Q: I recently went to the pharmacy to fill my wife’s prescription for Namenda, and I was told that I would no longer be able to get the dose she has been taking. She has done well on this medication, and I don’t want her to stop
- [October 2014 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2014-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/october_outreachnc
- [September 2014](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2014/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_sept2014
- [August 2014 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2014-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_august_2014
- [Ask the Expert Q&A: Power of Attorney Update](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-qa-power-attorney-update/) - Ask the Expert Q&A: Power of Attorney Update By Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: My mother was recently in the hospital and told she would need surgery. We were asked for a copy of her healthcare power of attorney document. My mother had drafted these documents years ago and had designated a family member, whom
- [Sentimental Journey: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/sentimental-journey-heard-bells-christmas-day/) - Sentimental Journey: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day By Jennifer Pollard I love reminiscing of days gone by with my clients and listen to the stories of Christmas traditions that bring back memories of simpler times and smiles. One image shared with me from an octogenarian was of her small town in upstate New
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Namenda Medication](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-namenda-medication/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: Namenda Medication By Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: I recently went to the pharmacy to fill my wife’s prescription for Namenda, and I was told that I would no longer be able to get the dose she has been taking. She has done well on this medication, and
- [December 2014](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2014/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_december_2014
- [November 2014](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2014/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_issuunov2014_1
- [Child Caregivers](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/child-caregivers/) - My brother and I are now taking care of our 92-year-old father. He lives about two hours from each of us, but we take turns coming to see him on the weekend. He is adamant that he remains in his home, where he has lived for about 25 years.
- [How Do Grandparents’ Exercise?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/how-do-grandparents-exercise/) - OutreachNC asked school-aged children and adults over 40 the same question to find out their thoughts about life and getting older.
- [The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-difference-between-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia/) - Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are frequently referred to in the media but often are not defined specifically and may be used incorrectly, leading to confusion.
- [January, 2015 – Healthy Living](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/january-2015-healthy-living/) - Welcome readers to OutreachNC! I’m delighted to be the new editor-in-chief and to present this January issue that was co-edited by Carrie Frye, the former editor-in-chief, and me.
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Child Caregivers](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-child-caregivers/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: Child Caregivers Q: My brother and I are now taking care of our 92-year-old father. He lives about two hours from each of us, but we take turns coming to see him on the weekend. He is adamant that he remains in his home, where he has lived for
- [Building a Care Giving Team](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/building-a-care-giving-team/) - When the time for caregiving is necessary, it can become crucial to build a team of supportive professionals. Given the wide range of need in addressing long-term care, having a variety of people you can look to for reliable support can prove beneficial.
- [Jaki Skelton Green](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/jaki-skelton-green/) - Jaki Shelton Green was one of four inductees into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in 2014. She has received many awards for her poetry, including becoming the first poet laureate...
- [January 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_january2015
- [Tiny Telescope, Huge Promise](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/tiny-telescope-huge-promise/) - This month a Carolina Eye Associates team of surgeons, John French, MD, Greg Mincey, MD, and Arghavan Almony, MD, will be among the first surgeons to implant in an outpatient setting a miniature...
- [Proof of Heaven](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/proof-of-heaven/) - How do I write a review of “Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife,” the narrative of Dr. Eben Alexander III’s journey into the afterlife?
- [Sentimental Journey: A Musical Resolution](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/sentimental-journey-musical-resolution/) - Sentimental Journey: A Musical Resolution By Jennifer Pollard It’s that time of year again, when you make resolutions and promises of healthy habits and eating that often end before February. Resolutions that are small and manageable will most likely produce success. What is a resolution you can stick to? How about enjoying life? Would you
- [State-County Special Assistance Versus Medicaid](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/state-county-special-assistance-versus-medicaid/) - I recently started exploring an assisted living facility for my mother. When I told them she would be applying for Medicaid, they informed me that they do not accept Medicaid for room and board but can accept Special Assistance.
- [Ford Model A](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/ford-model-a/) - If anyone were to wonder what good came out of The Great Depression, a person would need only to look at Henry Ford’s automobile that came after the wildly successful Model T. From 1927-1931, Ford produced the Model A.
- [High Yield Investment Programs: Don’t Be Fooled by Hype](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/consumer-beware/high-yield-investment-programs-dont-be-fooled-by-hype/) - We have all seen it – the ad that pops up on your computer screen promising incredible rates of return in incredibly-short periods of time. High-yield investment programs (HYIPs) are often a variation on the all-too-common theme of Ponzi schemes.
- [What Does It Mean to Be Young at Heart?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/what-does-it-mean-to-be-young-at-heart/) - OutreachNC asked school-aged children and adults 50 and over the same question to find out their thoughts about life and getting older.
- [Strategies to Improve Attention & Concentration](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/strategies-to-improve-attention-concentration/) - Regardless of age and medical history, most adults state that they are interested in improving their memory abilities. Memory function is quite complex, involving multiple stages.
- [Seeing Without Sight](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/seeing-without-sight/) - Nandina, cut off your blankety-blank computer, go by Teeters, get some bubbly, come over; let’s correct my mess. My friend’s story begins long before this savory request.
- [An Officer and a Gentleman](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/an-officer-and-a-gentleman/) - The village of Pinehurst in North Carolina is most often associated with the sport of golf; what most do not realize is that Pinehurst is associated with a sport older than golf that dates back to the 6th century...
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: State-County Special Assistance & Medicaid](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-state-county-special-assistance-medicaid/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: State-County Special Assistance & Medicaid By Amy Natt Q: I recently started exploring an assisted living facility for my mother. When I told them she would be applying for Medicaid, they informed me that they do not accept Medicaid for room and board but can accept Special Assistance. What is
- [Can We Talk? Joan Rivers Death Reinforces Need to Prepare](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/can-we-talk-joan-rivers-death-reinforces-need-to-prepare/) - It’s perhaps the most difficult decision a person can make: deciding it is time to take a loved one off of life support. There’s an awful power in that responsibility.
- [Thanks for the Gift: How Do I Use It?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/thanks-for-the-gift-how-do-i-use-it/) - I have a confession. I’m allergic to all the newfangled mobile gadgets out there. Sure a tablet would be a lot easier to carry around than my laptop when I want to browse the internet and increase my...
- [A Thousand Days in Tuscany & A Thousand Days in Venice](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/a-thousand-days-in-tuscany-a-thousand-days-in-venice/) - My book club did an exchange, and I was lucky enough to receive “A Thousand Days in Tuscany” and “A Thousand Days In Venice” by Marlena de Blasi. She paints a beautiful picture of the countryside, a vivid example...
- [February 2015](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2015/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_february_2015
- [Sentimental Journey: "L" is For the Way You Look At Me...](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/sentimental-journey-l-me/) - Sentimental Journey: "L" is For the Way You Look At Me... By Jennifer Pollard There is nothing quite like looking into the eyes of the pet that loves you. That is true love. When I think of the holiday celebrating love this month, I’m reminded of my many clients with their devoted, furry, four-legged friends.
- [Dementia & Driving: A Difficult Conversation](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/dementia-driving-a-difficult-conversation/) - If you are a caregiver to someone with dementia or living with memory loss yourself, you know there are many important decisions to make along the way. One of the most important decisions is knowing when to stop or limit driving.
- [Gadgets to Look for in 2015](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/gadgets-to-look-for-in-2015/) - These eight apps and gadgets may very well change the way you approach fitness, nutrition and overall health in 2015.
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Parkinson's, what you need to know](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-parkinsons/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: Parkinson's, what you need to know By Amy Natt Q: I have noticed a slight tremor in my hand over the past six months. It seems to be at its worst when I am trying to pay bills and write checks. When I went in to speak to my
- [What Was the World Like 50 Years Ago?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/what-was-the-world-like-50-years-ago/) - “All the people didn’t like each other, you know the segregation thing, there were no cars and the stores were rusty. The kids had to wake up every time to see if it was morning or night time to go to sleep because there was no clock. ” – Maggie, 7, TAMC
- [April 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_april2015
- [March 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_march2015
- [Parkinson’s: What You Need to Know](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/parkinsons-what-you-need-to-know/) - Question: I have noticed a slight tremor in my hand over the past six months. It seems to be at its worst when I am trying to pay bills and write checks. When I went in to speak to my primary care physician he used the word “Parkinsonism”.
- [Glaucoma 2015](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/glaucoma-2015/) - One of the most common causes of blindness in the United States is glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve is like the electric cable that transmits all of the information that your...
- [Buick Eight](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/buick-eight/) - With strong chrome detailing the Buick Eight’s face, the car projects a powerful presence when American car manufacturing was equally strong. Known as the Buick Straight-8 engine (Fireball 8), the car was produced from 1931 to 1953.
- [Dan Nagy, Retired Associate Dean at Duke’s Fuqua Gradate School of Business](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/dan-nagy-retired-associate-dean-at-dukes-fuqua-gradate-school-of-business/) - After retirement from Duke University, I needed to find an activity, beyond my part-time teaching and consulting work, that would give me a purpose and a sense of helping those in need.
- [Sentimental Journey: Living in Lyrics](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/sentimental-journey-living-lyrics/) - Sentimental Journey: Living in Lyrics By Jennifer Pollard There comes a point in almost every conversation when a phrase turns into a melody. And I don’t think I’m alone with this occurrence. For in the midst of doctor waiting rooms, kitchen table conversations and hallway discussions, the placement of words in just the right order
- [Getting Started With Medicare](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/getting-started-with-medicare/) - Heading into the retirement years can bring many new topics to deal with, and one of the more confusing topics may be Medicare. Figuring out when to enroll, how to enroll and what coverage will be best can be a daunting task.
- [Technology, the Final Frontier](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/technology-the-final-frontier/) - It can often be challenging to navigate today’s technologies, and taking classes can take up an inordinate amount of time – and in some cases, money. Fortunately, there are free opportunities for seniors and...
- [The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-unlikely-pilgrimage-of-harold-fry/) - Rachel Joyce’s “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” is a winner. I recently had a visit from my son’s friend from high school, and when she saw the book lying on my table, she exclaimed, “That’s the best book I have read all year.”
- [The Right Thing: An Homage to Dean Smith](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/the-right-thing-an-homage-to-dean-smith/) - From the time I knew who he was, I admired Smith for his creativity and competitive nature. Basketball stuff. Over the years, while writing three books about him and sharing countless conversations, I grew to admire him more. And that was being-a-good-person stuff.
- [Laughter as Medicine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/laughter-as-medicine/) - As my wife and I get older we joke about having “senior moments” when we can’t remember where we put something or the name of a friend at church. Then more recently I had a medical procedure that required me to be homebound for several weeks, and I started to really get down in the dumps.
- [Facts About Vitamin B12](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/facts-about-vitamin-b12/) - Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the B vitamin family. B vitamins help support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system...
- [B-12 Deficiency Can Drive You Crazy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/b-12-deficiency-can-drive-you-crazy/) - It was more than 25 years ago, but the memory is still vivid. I was interviewing a doctor in the emergency psychiatric ward at UCLA when a handcuffed man was brought in, gripped by security and male nurses.
- [Porsche 356](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/porsche-356/) - Known in the 1954 New York Auto Show as a “snappy Porsche Roadster,” the Porsche 356 Speedster Super soft-top is easily identified with its bent (center-creased) windscreen, produced from 1953 to 1955.
- [Diagnosing Dementia, the Earlier the Better](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/diagnosing-dementia-the-earlier-the-better/) - While dementia is more common as we get older, it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia can be caused by different underlying disease processes, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular disease including stroke...
- [Lasik: Frequently Asked Questions](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/lasik-frequently-asked-questions/) - The concept of corneal refractive surgery is to change the shape of the cornea so that images seen will be focused on the retina. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) was the first form of laser refractive surgery.
- [Taking a Historic Walk](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/taking-a-historic-walk/) - Interested in taking a good long walk? Sure. Want to trace the path of an English explorer taken through the Carolinas in the early 1700s? It all depends, right? What’s the temperature?
- [Jessie Mackay, Artist](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/jessie-mackay-artist/) - I started in my 40’s when I was consulting. Worked during the days in factories, and was moved by the physicality of the workers in an auto plant, so sketched them on the night shift and then painted paintings from the sketches later.
- [Heart of the News](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/heart-of-the-news/) - WRAL News has a large viewing audience, not only because of the content but also because of the newscasters. One of the station’s most popular news anchors is Debra Morgan, a vivacious, six-time Emmy winner.
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Laughter as Medicine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-laughter-medicine/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: Laughter as Medicine Q: As my wife and I get older, we joke about having “senior moments” when we can’t remember where we put something or the name of a friend at church. More recently, I had a medical procedure that required me to be homebound for several weeks,
- [Five Documents Every Estate Plan Needs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/five-documents-every-estate-plan-needs/) - When it comes to building estate plans to protect you and your family, no one strategy fits everyone’s needs. No family is the same. No person’s circumstances are exactly like another’s.
- [Internet Security Basics – Software](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/internet-security-basics-software/) - As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and politicians discuss whether the Internet is a basic right, we are reminded just how vital the Internet has become on a daily basis.
- [Four Seasons in Rome](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/four-seasons-in-rome/) - How wonderful it is when someone interprets a book for you. “Four Seasons in Rome” by Anthony Doerr was beautifully explained to my book club by a friend whose daughter had taken a creative writing course with him while they were both at Boudin College some years back.
- [Sentimental Journey: Track 29](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/sentimental-journey-track-29/) - Sentimental Journey: Track 29 By Jennifer Pollard A wise woman told me once, she wouldn’t feel comfortable living in a town that didn’t have a train going through it. Now that I live in a town with a train, I know exactly what she meant. There is something about looking down the long length of
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Dust of Your Long-Term Care Policy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/expert-a-dust-long-term-care-policy/) - Ask the Expert Q & A: Dust of Your Long-Term Care Policy Q: My wife and I have a long-term care policy that we bought about 20 years ago. How can we determine what benefits we have and when we should use it? A: This is a great question. Many people purchase policies and tuck
- [Ask the Expert Q & A: Dust off Your Long-Term Care Policy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-q-a-dust-off-your-long-term-care-policy/) - My wife and I have a long term care policy that we bought about 20 years ago. How can we determine what benefits we have and when we should use it?
- [Where Is the Best Place for Grandchildren to Travel With Grandparents?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/where-is-the-best-place-for-grandchildren-to-travel-with-grandparents/) - OutreachNC asked school-aged children and adults 50 and over the same question to find out their thoughts about life and getting older. Here are their responses...
- [Senior Games Cultivate Mind, Body and Spirit](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/senior-games-cultivate-mind-body-and-spirit/) - Spring brings more than flower blossoms, rain shows, and tax forms. It also heralds the arrival of competitive sports and arts activities sponsored by the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services.
- [Sunbeam Alpine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/sunbeam-alpine/) - The Sunbeam Alpine is a sassy, sporty, two-seater coupe launched in 1953 that went into production in 1959 by Rootes Group, a British car manufacturer, making the Alpine Series I-V.
- [The Final Four: A Festive Weekend](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/the-final-four-a-festive-weekend/) - The Final Four is probably the most festive weekend in all of the sports. Sure, there’s the Super Bowl with all its glitz and glamour. But for sheer excitement, enthusiasm, and theatrics, it’s hard to beat the Saturday and Monday that decide college basketball’s champion.
- [Spring: A Poem](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/spring-a-poem/) - Of course the peepers —thumb green frogs who climb trees calling for what? Spring. They sing so loud they shake the air, trees loosen, sky folds...
- [What Do You Love Most About Your Mother?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/what-do-you-love-most-about-your-mother/) - In honor of Mother’s Day and Grandmother’s Day, OutreachNC asked school-aged children and adults over 50 what they love about their mothers. Here’s what they said: “What do you love most about your mother?”
- [May 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_may2015_fa882978020257
- [Strokes and PTSD: How to Help a Loved One Cope](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/strokes-ptsd-condition/) - Has your loved one survived a stroke? Strokes and PTSD can cause them to be more irritable than usual or having angry outbursts? Keep reading to find out if your loved one has post-stroke PTSD, and how to help them if they do.
- [Coping With High Pollen Count](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/coping-with-high-pollen-count/) - With the arrival of spring, many folks have noticed pollen building up on their cars, doorsteps, and other areas. Budding trees and flowers this time of year means many people will suffer symptoms related to seasonal allergies.
- [Major Causes of Vision Loss](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/major-causes-of-vision-loss/) - Vision is one of our most important senses, providing an estimated 80 percent of the information we take in from the outside world. If possible, we want to preserve our vision throughout our lives.
- [Planning Ahead: Is Uncle Sam Keeping Your Unclaimed Cash?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-is-uncle-sam-keeping-your-unclaimed-cash/) - Due to living longer, decreasing pensions, volatile stock market returns and low interest rates, smart retirees/pre-retirees are looking for ways to maximize their Social Security (SS) income and are seeking guidance with the decision-making.
- [Carolina Conversations: Randy Nelson](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-randy-nelson/) - Randy Nelson, author of “The Second Decision: The Qualified Entrepreneur,” an entrepreneur living in Raleigh who sold the first two businesses and is on No. 3, doesn’t plan on slowing down during the second 50 years of life.
- [Sentimental Journey: Love the Second Time Around](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/sentimental-journey-love-time/) - by Jennifer Pollard After years of working with Octogenarians, nothing surprises me. In fact, that may be the best part. The same things we experience early in our lives can also be experienced later in life. Best of all is witnessing the life lessons they teach us. Like love can be better, or
- [Major Causes of Vision Loss](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/major-vision-loss/) - Major Causes of Vision Loss by Dr. Arghavan Almony and Dr. Anna Fakadej Vision is one of our most important senses, providing an estimated 80 percent of the information we take in from the outside world. If possible, we want to preserve our vision throughout our lives. The three major causes of vision loss as we
- [Strokes & Ptsd: A Serious Condition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/strokes-ptsd-a-serious-condition/) - A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted. The two broad categories of stroke, hemorrhage and ischemia, are opposite conditions in terms of etiology...
- [Under Magnolia: A Southern Memoir](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/under-magnolia-a-southern-memoir/) - In her latest book, “Under Magnolia,” Frances Mayes writes: “Thinking hard, writing about these specific days I think I’ll get to the bottom. Why are they remembered? But what one finds in the enterprise of writing is that there is no bottom.
- [Ask the Expert: Staying Fit Over 50](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/staying-fit-50/) - Ask the Expert: Staying Fit Over 50 By Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: I am 72 years old and am in the best shape of my life. At age 68, I suffered a minor heart attack and started eating better and exercising. My brother, who is 76, is more sedentary and seems to be
- [That's What Happens With Dancing](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/happen-dancing/) - That's What Happens With Dancing by Jennifer Pollard, MSW The best things happen while you're dancing, Things you would not do at home, Come naturally on the floor, For dancing soon becomes romancing, When you hold a girl in your arms, That you've never held before, Even guys with two left feet, Come out all right
- [Ask the Expert: Staying Fit Over 50](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-staying-fit-over-50/) - I am 72 years old and am in the best shape of my life. At age 68, I suffered a minor heart attack and start eating better and exercising. My brother, who is 76, is more sedentary and seems to be having more health problems.
- [June 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_magazine_-_june_2015
- [Tell your doctor about your memory issues](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/doctor-memory-issues/) - By Donna Brock, CMC As an aging life care manager, I have a passion to help my clients and their family members discover the resources and support that will enable them to age successfully. Older adults are faced with a variety of challenges and diagnoses. It is amazing to me that so many people
- [Ask the Expert Q&A: Coping With Aging Parents and Family Dynamics](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-qa-coping-with-aging-parents-and-family-dynamics/) - I have three siblings, and we all live in different states. Our mom lives in Fayetteville, and she would like to stay in her home. We all feel she needs more support, but we don’t seem to agree on what that support should involve.
- [Travel Smarter This Summer](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/consumer-beware/travel-smarter-this-summer/) - Learn how you can avoid scams that sometimes plague vacationers. Here’s a list of five common travel scams...
- [Royal Aircraft Factory WWI 1917 SE5A Fighter Biplane Replica](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/royal-aircraft-factory-wwi-1917-se5a-fighter-biplane-replica/) - A summer’s day turned into a scene from the 1930s as Roland Gilliam, owner of Gilliam McConnell Airfield in Carthage, and a group of fellow pilots and classic-car-owner...
- [7 Ways to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/7-ways-to-enjoy-summers-bounty/) - Summertime equals fresh produce at your local farmers market or in your backyard garden. Reap the benefits of the season by filling your fridge with these nutrient-rich foods.
- [Eating Right for Your Age](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eating-right-for-your-age/) - Did you know that your nutritional needs change as you age? From a slowing metabolism to changes in appetite, older adults face unique nutritional issues.
- [Optimize Brain Function With Anti-Inflammatory Diet](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/optimize-brain-function-with-anti-inflammatory-diet/) - Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, most cancers, and stroke have been linked to lifestyle factors, particularly a diet high in saturated animal fats and simple carbohydrates.
- [Adding Bounce to Your Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/adding-bounce-to-your-life/) - Would you invite Amos Owens into your home or ask him to attend your next party? Perhaps the most famous moonshiner in North Carolina during his lifetime, Owens slipped into obscurity before many of us were born.
- [Stopping the Yo-Yo Dieting Cycle](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/stopping-the-yo-yo-dieting-cycle/) - How many times have you heard this? “I was on this new diet, and it worked really well, but when I started slipping off the diet, I gained all my weight back!”
- [Should a Prenup Be Part of an Estate Plan?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/should-a-prenup-be-part-of-an-estate-plan/) - When people think about prenuptial agreements, most may think in terms of divorce settlements, but prenups are also useful in estate planning. By determining in advance the terms of an inheritance...
- [Carolina Conversations: Broadslab Distillery’s Jeremy Norris](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-broadslab-distillerys-jeremy-norris/) - Moonshining is one of the more intriguing pieces of North Carolina history. Stories include tales of bootleggers making white lightning, revenuers busting up stills, and runners transporting whiskey in the middle of the night.
- [Global Marathoning and a Million Hoops](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/global-marathoning-and-a-million-hoops/) - Quite a while ago, Fayetteville residents Marsha Kouba and Austin Lehmann set some formidable, ambitious goals for themselves. Both have reached them.
- [Married Couples Win With Social Security](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/married-couples-win-with-social-security/) - Possibly you’ve heard the recent hype regarding Social Security and how it’s possible to get additional retirement income. It’s actually true—and it’s especially true for married couples.
- [Literary Circle Book Review: Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/literary-circle-book-review-stand-out-how-to-find-your-breakthrough-idea-and-build-a-following-around-it/) - A local woman has done it again! Dorie Clark, who had such success with her first book, “Reinventing You,” has a new handbook for people wanting to get ahead in their careers in “Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It.”
- [Generations July Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-july-question-of-the-month/) - What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream, and how do you like to eat it? Breyer’s old-fashioned chocolate in a cake cone, because it’s just so good! —Casper, 64
- [July 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_magazine_july_2015
- [Do You Know 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/10-early-signs-alzheimers-disease/) - Do You Know 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease? by Donna Brock, CMC How many times do you hear in conversations with friends the statement: “I don’t remember that; oh well, I’m just getting older – my memory’s not what it used to be!” Do you understand the reality of that statement and that memory loss
- [Ask the Expert: Consider Needs Before Making a Move](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-consider-needs-before-making-a-move/) - Should we stay, or should we go? My wife and I have been trying to decide if we should move to a retirement community. We have a beautiful home on the lake and would hate to leave it. What do you think?
- [Consumer Beware: Avoid Home Repairs That Could Leave You in Ruins](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/consumer-beware/consumer-beware-avoid-home-repairs-that-could-leave-you-in-ruins/) - Spring and summer are peak times for home repairs and renovations. Unfortunately, this is also when homeowners are most likely to fall victim to home repair scams.
- [Better With Age: 1930 Graham](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/better-with-age-1930-graham/) - Jim and Joan Annis of Pinehurst are the proud owners of this 1930 Graham. This automobile is a “survivor” in classic car terms. It is unrestored and has been in the Annis family since Jim’s grandfather, James Annis, purchased it brand new in Illinois.
- [Eye Health: Diabetes and Your Eyes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eye-health-diabetes-and-your-eyes/) - Diabetic retinopathy is an eye problem caused by diabetes mellitus. It affects the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. Retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina.
- [Brain Health: Maximizing Coping as We Age](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-maximizing-coping-as-we-age/) - Stressful life events occur in all of our lives from time to time. Research suggests that older adults can experience prolonged stress due to a higher incidence of events that are beyond one’s control including chronic illness...
- [Fitness: 5 Tips for Exercising in the Heat](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/fitness-5-tips-for-exercising-in-the-heat/) - Properly hydrating before, during, and after exercise is crucial, especially during the warm months of summer. Per the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), individuals should aim to consume...
- [Gentleman’s Notebook: Run, Piggy, Run](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/gentlemans-notebook-run-piggy-run/) - You really haven’t had an exciting summer unless you’ve been to a pig race. When I was in Apex for the Peak City Pig Fest, I knew that I couldn’t leave until I had watched one of the four pig races.
- [Nutrition: Food for Thought](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/nutrition-food-for-thought/) - Brain health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to a 2014 AARP study, keeping your brain in good shape ranks a close second to heart health.
- [Carolina Conversations With PBS’ A Chef’s Life Vivian Howard & Mom, Scarlett](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-pbs-a-chefs-life-vivian-howard-mom-scarlett/) - In each episode of PBS’ “A Chef’s Life,” Vivian Howard takes viewers behind the scenes in her Kinston restaurant, Chef & the Farmer, to local farms and at home with her family—her husband and business partner Ben Knight, her twin 4-year-olds, her parents and extended family as well as the community of Deep Run.
- [Game On: Reeling in Life’s Outdoor Adventures](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/game-on-reeling-in-lifes-outdoor-adventures/) - Keith and Jeanette Gallaher of Fayetteville have found a terrific way to strengthen their marriage while adding adventure to their individual lives.
- [Generations: August 2015 Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-august-2015-question-of-the-month/) - Working in tobacco, then at noon jumping in the creek to cool off and then a home-cooked meal: fresh corn, green beans, sliced tomatoes and watermelon for dessert. —Randy, 55
- [Questions about Veteran Benefits?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/questions-veteran-benefits/) - by Donna Brock, CMC As an aging life care manager, one of my responsibilities is to help clients find resources and information. Attorney Bob Mason is truly one of the best professionals to contact when looking for resources and information on Veterans Benefits. Mason recently was the speaker at a Family Caregiver
- [Law Review: Planning for Incapacity Is About Control](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-planning-for-incapacity-is-about-control/) - When people think about putting in place an estate plan, they often limit their thinking to wills, trusts, probate administration and passing along property.
- [Literary Circle: All the Light We Cannot See](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/literary-circle-all-the-light-we-cannot-see/) - In the first 28 pages of Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See,” I was sold. He writes, “Six mornings a week he wakes her before dawn, and she holds her arms in the air while he dresses her.
- [August 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_august_2015
- [Consider Needs Before Making a Move](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/making-move/) - Consider Needs Before Making a Move by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: Should we stay, or should we go? My wife and I have been trying to decide if we should move to a retirement community. We have a beautiful home on the lake and would hate to leave it. What do you think?
- [Being Supportive to Those Coping with Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/supportive-coping-dementia/) - Being Supportive to Those Coping with Dementia by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: My neighbor came over last week and said that his wife had taken off walking, and he could not find her. We know she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease but have never talked with them about it. My husband helped
- [Being Supportive to Those Coping With Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/being-supportive-to-those-coping-with-dementia/) - My neighbor came over last week and said that his wife had taken off walking, and he could not find her. We know she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease...
- [1931 Model A Fordor Sedan](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/1931-model-a-fordor-sedan/) - This 1931 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan is Washington blue with its classic black fenders and owned by Happy Ferguson of Carthage.
- [September 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc0915issuu
- [7 Benefits of Yoga](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/7-benefits-of-yoga/) - Have you ever considered hitting the mat and giving yoga a try? Well, you should, because yoga has something for everyone.
- [Steady as We Go: Preventing Falls](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/steady-as-we-go-preventing-falls/) - Slip-ups and missteps happen to everyone occasionally. For older adults, though, the risk of falls increases with age, which could lead to emergency room visits or even long-term hospitalization.
- [Carolina Conversations With Best-Selling Author Diane Chamberlain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-best-selling-author-diane-chamberlain/) - Diane Chamberlain is the bestselling author of 24 novels published in more than 20 languages. Born and raised in New Jersey, she has lived and worked in San Diego, California, and Alexandria, Virginia, but now she considers North Carolina her “true home.”
- [50 Years of Softball and Ready for Next Inning](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/50-years-of-softball-and-ready-for-next-inning/) - James McLamb is as steady and constant as the sunrise. He is Old Reliable. Has been for a long time—as a son, husband, and father; as a school teacher and coach; and as one of the finest big-time softball players to come out of these parts.
- [Teach a Class](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/teach-a-class/) - Adults 50 and over are returning to the classroom— some as students, others as teachers. Although being a student can be enjoyable, few activities are as rewarding as teaching.
- [Friends as Fiduciaries?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/friends-as-fiduciaries/) - Choosing a relative or a close friend as executor or trustee (a fiduciary) of your estate often makes sense, because you trust his or her judgment. However, the job may prove more difficult than either of you imagined.
- [Understanding Medicare Supplement Plans](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/understanding-medicare-supplement-plans/) - Once you turn 65, you’re eligible for health insurance coverage through the federal Medicare system. This is most commonly referred to as Original Medicare.
- [Protecting Your Financial Transactions Online](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/protecting-your-financial-transactions-online/) - You can use the Internet to do almost anything these days, such as online banking, shopping and bill payments, to name just a few. However, unlike doing business in the real world, it’s not always clear how best to protect yourself...
- [The Boys in the Boat](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-boys-in-the-boat/) - In “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, the protagonist, Joe Rantz, was my hero from the first page. Dressed in a ragged sweater and unpressed trousers, he stood with the rest of the rowing crew at the University of Washington in 1933.
- [Aging Well Takes Planning and Communication](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/aging-takes-planning-communication/) - by Jennifer Tyner, CMC – Aging Life Care Manager | AOS Care Management We are all constantly reminded of the value and importance of planning for our future, especially when a crisis occurs to someone close to us. If you have not communicated your plans to your family, trusted friends and professional partners
- [Keeping Track and Organizing Medical Information](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/keeping-track-organizing-medical-information/) - Keeping Track and Organizing Medical Information by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: My wife and I are trying to organize all of our medical information. Both of us have several doctors we see, and it is getting hard to keep up with all the papers we are given at appointments. Do you have a
- [Keeping Track and Organizing Medical Information](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/keeping-track-and-organizing-medical-information/) - My wife and I are trying to organize all of our medical information. Both of us have several doctors we see, and it is getting hard to keep up with all the papers we are given at appointments.
- [1930 Dodge Brothers Touring Sedan](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/1930-dodge-brothers-touring-sedan/) - Owned now by Steve and Marion Moss of Aberdeen, this green 1930 Dodge Brothers Touring Sedan has had only four owners and was originally purchased in Pennsylvania before traveling to Moore County.
- [October 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1015_outreachnc
- [4 Tips for Fall Fitness](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/4-tips-for-fall-fitness/) - The lazy days of summer have ended and if you’ve hit a slump in your fitness routine over the past few months, it’s time to get your body back in the groove for the fall and winter months.
- [How Technology Impacts Your Memory](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/how-technology-impacts-your-memory/) - Memory loss is a common concern in later life, but increasing numbers of adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are also reporting significant problems with forgetfulness.
- [Breast Cancer Awareness: The Power of Pink](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/breast-cancer-awareness-the-power-of-pink/) - Each October, a sea of pink highlights the importance of breast cancer awareness. Whether it is friends or family wearing pink clothing, or our favorite sports teams donning pink jerseys and gear, the importance
- [Caregiving Craziness and the 5 H’s](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/caregiving-craziness-and-the-5-hs/) - Whenever I talk about “Caregiver Craziness,” I get some pushback from health care professionals and educators. They don’t like the use of the word crazy. I remind them that my use of crazy has nothing to do...
- [Carolina Conversations With No. 1 New York Times Best-Selling Novelist Nicholas Sparks](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-no-1-new-york-times-best-selling-novelist-nicholas-sparks/) - Nicholas Sparks’ novels—“The Notebook,” “Message in a Bottle,” “A Walk to Remember” and “Nights in Rodanthe,” to name a few—have all been New York Times bestsellers. His books have sold more than 100 million copies and been translated into more than 50 languages.
- [Taste the Unusual at the State Fair](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/taste-the-unusual-at-the-state-fair/) - It’s time to go to the North Carolina State Fair. Many families look forward each fall to visiting the fairgrounds in Raleigh and returning home with unbelievable tales about what they ate.
- [Blended Families Bring Estate Planning Challenges](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/blended-families-bring-estate-planning-challenges/) - Divorce and remarriage are common. Forty-two percent of American adults have a step-relationship of some sort, according to a recent article in The Huffington Post. Blended families bring an extra challenge to estate planning.
- [Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/understanding-medicare-advantage-plans/) - Medicare Advantage plans are also called Part C or Medicare Complete plans. At age 65 (or at a later age if you continue working and remain on a group health plan), you are eligible for Medicare.
- [Auman Takes the Mound](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/auman-takes-the-mound/) - If you drive along Horner Boulevard in downtown Sanford, there on the corner of Wicker Street you will see a mural two stories high of a baseball pitcher. He is in his follow-through, and the baseball he has just released is coming right at you.
- [Generations October Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-october-question-of-the-month/) - I like to help people who are physically unable to do things like mow their lawn, cut down a tree, trim their bushes or build a handicapped ramp. If I see a need and that person can’t accomplish it, I will step in to get the job done. —Mike, 53
- [Our 30 Days of Gratitude](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/30-days-gratitude/) - Aging Outreach Services is dedicating November to Gratitude. Our team is thankful for the opportunity to serve older adults and their families over the past 16 years in our communities. We are grateful for the many clients, families, caregivers, professionals and advertisers we have the privilege to work with every day. DAY
- [Is Lasik Surgery Right for You?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/is-lasik-surgery-right-for-you/) - Tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses? Wish you could see the time on the alarm clock in the morning? You may wonder whether laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is right for you.
- [National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Firsthealth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/national-breast-cancer-awareness-month-at-firsthealth/) - PINEHURST – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease and the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
- [Book Reviews: Soon and The Invention of Wings](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/book-reviews-soon-and-the-invention-of-wings/) - Years ago when my children were very young, I could not wait to put all three to bed at 7 o’clock and read my new McCall’s magazine. I loved all the short stories. Unfortunately, I have not read short stories since then, until I was sent Pam Durban’s latest book, titled “Soon.”
- [November 15 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-15-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/triangle_senior_outreach_nc_11.01.2
- [Tools to Help Prepare Your Executor](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/tools-prepare-executor/) - Tools to Help Prepare Your Executor by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA & Consultation by Michael G. Gorenflo, JD Q: I have a will and have named my son as executor. My son is a Michigan resident, and I reside in North Carolina. Where can I get a list of the duties of the executor
- [Tools to Help Prepare Your Executor](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/tools-to-help-prepare-your-executor/) - I have a will and have named my son as executor. My son is a Michigan resident, and I reside in North Carolina. Where can I get a list of the duties of the executor in North Carolina and any other steps that he needs to take at my death?
- [Fall Experience Made “Firm Believer” of Firsthealth Response Subscriber](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/fall-experience-made-firm-believer-of-firsthealth-response-subscriber/) - Southern Pines resident Art Mathews has been a FirstHealth Response subscriber since 2011, but he’d never had occasion to use the emergency response service until a few weeks ago.
- [8 Tips to Get Most out of Walking](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/8-tips-to-get-most-out-of-walking/) - As temperatures decrease and nature colors the outdoors, fall is the perfect time to walk for fitness. Walking is an easy activity to add into your schedule because it’s so accessible.
- [Examining Medicare Drug Plans](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/examining-medicare-drug-plans/) - It’s annual Open Enrollment for Medicare, so let’s examine Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
- [10 Things You Need to Know About Concussion in Older Adults](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-concussion-in-older-adults/) - A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury and common in older adults due to falling or motor vehicle accidents. When the head is hit or jolted with substantial force, the brain moves back and forth rapidly in the skull...
- [7 Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis & Broken Bones](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/7-ways-to-prevent-osteoporosis-broken-bones/) - Osteoporosis affects nearly 34 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. This condition reduces the density of the bones, making them weaker and more brittle.
- [Listening and Preserving Memories](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/listening-and-preserving-memories/) - Enjoying good food, visiting family and friends, and sharing memories—these are all Thanksgiving traditions. Listening to members of an older generation and recording their life stories will soon be included as family holiday activities if StoryCorps is persuasive.
- [Carolina Conversations With Pinecone Bluegrass Show’s Tim Woodall](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-pinecone-bluegrass-shows-tim-woodall/) - Cary’s Tim Woodall is quite an influence in North Carolina bluegrass music. He has played bass five years for The Grass Cats after being their banjo player for more than 13 years.
- [How to Choose an Email Service](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/how-to-choose-an-email-service/) - An email address is necessary to do just about anything on the Web these days, from sending messages to banking online to creating a Facebook account. And with so many options to choose from, it’s easier than ever to create an account.
- [Killing Patton](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/killing-patton/) - I have always heard that many servicemen who fought in World War II refused to speak of their days on the battlefield. After reading “Killing Patton,” I understand their reticence.
- [1960 Pirates Had ’Em All the Way](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/1960-pirates-had-em-all-the-way/) - Our family lived in North Carolina, and every year during Dad ’s vacation week, we visited Indiana, Pennsylvania, which is about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh. Indiana was my Dad’s hometown and was where his mother and sister lived. It was also the town where I was born.
- [November Generations Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/november-generations-question-of-the-month/) - Having friends, talking to God and saying my prayers keeps me going every day. —Sharon, 58 Hope means giving what I can to others; doing the right thing every day and keeping on going. —Betty, 89
- [Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/resources-for-grandparents-raising-grandchildren/) - My husband and I recently obtained guardianship of our 4-year-old grandson. This will be a new chapter in our lives, and we are looking for resources to help us. What do you suggest?
- [Overcoming Grief During the Holiday Season](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/overcoming-grief-during-the-holiday-season/) - The rest of the world seems overjoyed with holiday spirit and yet you just want to get in bed and pull the covers over your head. You’re grieving. Perhaps your loss was quite recent or maybe it occurred years ago.
- [The Gift of Oral Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-gift-of-oral-health/) - Gift-giving often tops the list of tasks during the holidays. Rather than sweaters or gadgets, let’s talk about a different type of gift. And it’s for yourself. It is the gift of good oral health.
- [The Most Misdiagnosed Type of Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-most-misdiagnosed-type-of-dementia/) - The news recently suggested that beloved actor Robin Williams had Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD is thought to be the most misdiagnosed type of dementia due to the lack of access to dementia experts and considerable...
- [1931 Ford Model a Tudor](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/1931-ford-model-a-tudor/) - This 1931 Model A Tudor is what its owner Bobby Preddy of Carthage describes as “the basic poor man’s car.” Brand new, this model sold for $542 each and was a huge success for Ford Motor Company.
- [Pecans: A Tradition Worth Preserving](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/pecans-a-tradition-worth-preserving/) - When I was driving recently through rural Georgia, I began to pass rows and rows of pecan trees. Although we don’t see many today in central North Carolina, I could recognize them because my back yard when I was growing up had one, among other nut and fruit trees.
- [Carolina Conversations With Duke University Associate Head Coach Jeff Capel](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-duke-university-associate-head-coach-jeff-capel/) - Jeff Capel is a household name among basketball fans in this part of North Carolina. The Duke University associate head basketball coach was a star at South View High School in Fayetteville and started 105 games during his four-year career with the Blue Devils.
- [Generations December Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-december-question-of-the-month/) - When I was little, Mom made a big deal about the tree. I remember tramping through Christmas tree farms for the perfect tree and decorating it together. —Shirley, 70
- [Estate Planning as Important for Singles](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/estate-planning-as-important-for-singles/) - When a person dies without a last will and testament, assets are disbursed according to the laws of the state. For married people, that means a surviving spouse inherits those assets, even if they’re not jointly titled.
- [7 End-Of-Year Financial Tips](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/7-end-of-year-financial-tips/) - The end of the year is as good a time as ever to take a comprehensive look at your finances. Now is the time to reflect on the financial decisions you made in 2015 and to begin thinking about your financial goals for 2016.
- [A-C-C … It’s a Basketball Tradition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/a-c-c-its-a-basketball-tradition/) - We have this tradition down here in North Carolina called the ACC. That stands for the Atlantic Coast Conference, of course, and the sport is basketball.
- [December 2015 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2015-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc1215issuu
- [OutreachNC Media Kit 2015](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/outreachnc-media-kit-2015/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_media_kit_2016issuu
- [Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/resources-grandparents-raising-grandchildren/) - Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: My husband and I recently obtained guardianship of our 4-year-old grandson. This will be a new chapter in our lives, and we are looking for resources to help us. What do you suggest? A: Grandparents play a significant role in today’s family unit.
- [This year, what gift will you give the older adult in your life?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/year-gift-give-older-adult-life/) - This year, what gift will you give the older adult in your life? by Jennifer Webster Wrapping paper rustles on the floor. Gift labels, if you’re saving them, get mixed up. You shake your head as you toss the latest sweater from a well-meaning cousin in the back of your closet or tag it for
- [The Nightingale and Orphan Train](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-nightingale-and-orphan-train/) - Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale” is the finest book I have read this season. It relates the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who are close but have many differences.
- [CaregiverNC Website Connects Caregivers and Care Seekers Statewide](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/caregivernc-website-connects-caregivers-care-seekers-statewide/) - CaregiverNC Website Connects Caregivers and Care Seekers Statewide SOUTHERN PINES—The need for safe, quality and affordable home care services for older adults is on the rise along with the aging population. As older adults make the choice to age in place—remaining at home and living independently—it escalates a need for properly vetted caregivers, who can
- [Providing Support During Life Changes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/providing-support-during-life-changes/) - My mother had a big change last year. She became a widow and her father passed away within six months of each other. Both were unexpected. Now, she lives with our family.
- [1931 Ford Model a Coupe](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/1931-ford-model-a-coupe/) - This 1931 Ford Model A Coupe is a blue beauty owned by John Oltesvig of Carthage. “This model didn’t come with turn signals,” Oltesvig says, smiling. “But it has them now. It has four-way flashers.”
- [February 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc0216
- [January 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0116_outreachnc
- [Feed Your Brain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/feed-your-brain/) - When it comes to health, brain health and cognitive function rank No. 2, only being edged out by heart health, according to a recent AARP Brain Health Research survey.
- [Make a Commitment to Self-Care in 2016](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/make-a-commitment-to-self-care-in-2016/) - As each New Year approaches, we often reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, shortcomings and desired areas of change to make ourselves stronger and happier.
- [Easy Strategies to Make Walking Part of Your Routine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/easy-strategies-to-make-walking-part-of-your-routine/) - There are countless physical activities out there, but walking is one of the easiest ways to make a positive change and effectively improve your health. Studies have found that even two-minute walking breaks can improve...
- [Carolina Conversations With WKML 95.7’s Don Chase](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-wkml-95-7s-don-chase/) - People have been waking up with Don Chase for a long time. He has been the WKML 95.7-morning man almost all of his 26 years with the country radio station, broadcasting out of Fayetteville.
- [Eat More Bacon: A New Year’s Resolution](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/eat-more-bacon-a-new-years-resolution/) - New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken. But for 2016, I’m making one resolution that I promise to keep: Eat more bacon.
- [Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/are-you-an-ant-or-a-grasshopper/) - Remember the old fable of the ant and the grasshopper? I was reminded of it recently, and it struck me how applicable it is when it comes to long-term care planning.
- [Consider Final Expense](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/consider-final-expense/) - Experiencing the loss of a loved one is undoubtedly one of the most difficult experiences we face in life, and although most don’t like to talk about end-of-life issues, planning can prove beneficial.
- [Keeping His Eye on the Ball](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/keeping-his-eye-on-the-ball/) - Fayetteville’s Gary Robinson capped off his busiest and most productive season of golf as the 2015 Carolinas Golf Association Senior Player of the Year.
- [Generations January 2016 Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-january-2016-question-of-the-month/) - I want to appreciate each season, and try to make the best of it, rather than wishing to hurry through the cold, heat or the rain. I’ve realized each season has its own charm, even if it can sometimes seem unpleasant. —David, 63
- [Free Sleep Seminar Feb. 23: Improve Your Sleep … Tonight!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/free-sleep-seminar-feb-23-improve-your-sleep-tonight/) - With a growing population, there is a growing need for education on aging issues like the importance of sleep. Aging Outreach Services, Fox Hollow Senior Living, OutreachNC, and Seven Lakes Chapel in the Pines have
- [Backing up Files for Added Security](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/backing-up-files-for-added-security/) - As we become more dependent on technology to complete our everyday tasks, we tend to forget how easily the information stored on our computers can be lost.
- [Book Review: The Muralist](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/book-review-the-muralist/) - B.A. Shapiro’s book “The Muralist” narrates the journeys of two women – Alizée Beniot and Danielle Abrams – and their discoveries about the importance of family, the transformation of art, and the turmoil of politics.
- [Go Set a Watchman and The Pilot’s Wife](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/go-set-a-watchman-and-the-pilots-wife/) - Harper Lee is masterful at weaving a story. “Go Set a Watchman” was almost as good as “To Kill a Mockingbird.” It is a coming-of-age novel in which the 26-year-old Jean Louise, whom we remember as Scout, returns to her home in Maycomb, Alabama, for her yearly two-week visit with her father, Atticus.
- [Be Proactive to Reduce Falls](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/proactive-reduce-falls/) - Be Proactive to Reduce Falls by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA Q: I have had two recent falls related to my Parkinson’s disease. Each time, I have been trying to turn a corner, and my foot seems to get caught on the carpet. I live alone and have always been very independent. What can I
- [Live Well, Age Well in 2016](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/live-well-age-2016/) - Happy 2016! We hope you will share in our “Best Year Best You” philosophy as we embrace this new year. We look forward to supporting you, your family and clients in navigating all things aging. Since 1999, Aging Outreach Services (AOS) has been enabling older adults to age the way they choose. Our “Age
- [The Latest Blog Posts from the Aging Life Care Association™](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/latest-blog-post-aging-life-care-association/) - Click Here and Read the Latest Blog Posts from the Aging Life Care Association™
- [Be Proactive to Reduce Falls](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/be-proactive-to-reduce-falls/) - I have had two recent falls related to my Parkinson's disease. Each time, I have been trying to turn a corner, and my foot seems to get caught on the carpet.Be proactive to reduce falls
- [Window Closing to Maximize Social Security Benefits Using Popular Strategy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/window-closing-to-maximize-social-security-benefits-using-popular-strategy/) - There are many strategies married couples can utilize when trying to maximize their social security benefits. However, eligible couples (including divorced individuals who meet certain criteria) who were...
- [The Big Four Risks of Retirement](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/the-big-four-risks-of-retirement/) - Planning for retirement can be very challenging -particularly since each person retiring has no prior experience in this area. Each pre-retiree should address these risks to ensure a lifelong successful retirement.
- [The Wright Brothers and The Girl Who Wrote in Silk](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-wright-brothers-and-the-girl-who-wrote-in-silk/) - An old friend visited my mother-in-law when my father-in-law died. While I served tea, they chatted, and in the course of the conversation, the visitor told us she was at Kitty Hawk for the initial flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903.
- [Carolina Conversations With WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-wrals-tar-heel-traveler-scott-mason/) - Scott Mason is a household name in this state. His wonderful, heartwarming segments of the Tar Heel Traveler have entertained and informed viewers of WRAL TV for decades.
- [Match Point With the Tennis Doctor](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/match-point-with-the-tennis-doctor/) - Dan Young wouldn’t go so far as to say he is teasing death, but he sure is putting it out to pasture while he embraces life. The 74-year-old, known around Raleigh as “The Tennis Doctor,” was diagnosed with cancer nearly nine years ago. Given the choice of treatments, he chose none.
- [February Generations Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/february-generations-question-of-the-month/) - In 1960, my parents took us for a cross-country trip from Arizona to Ohio and Pennsylvania. My dad drove the whole trip, and we played games, sang songs and argued but had a good time driving along Route 66. —Dave, 65
- [Send the Right Message on Valentine’s Day](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/send-the-right-message-on-valentines-day/) - February has the distinction of being the most romantic month. The brainstorming for finding a special Valentine’s Day present begins as soon as January is over.
- [What is Aging Life Care?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/aging-life-care/) - What is Aging Life Care? Overwhelmed by the choices and decisions involved with caring for an aging loved one? Hit with an emergency and don’t know where to start? Or do you want to plan for your own senior years and make your own decisions? No matter your individual situation or preferences, Aging Life Care Professionals™
- [Support Group Series Continues with “Be Kind to Your Feet!” Presentation March 29](https://agingoutreachservices.com/events/support-group-series-continues-be-kind-feet-presentation-march-29/) - The public is invited to attend the March 29 Family Caregivers and Adult Children Support Group at Pittman Grove Baptist Church in Raeford. Kenneth I Laws II, COO of Orthotics & Prosthetics of Pinehurst, will be the guest speaker. The March discussion topic, “Be Kind to Your Feet!” discusses the importance of good foot care as we age.
- [Medical Eye Care Program and Support Groups for Caregivers and Adult Children](https://agingoutreachservices.com/events/medical-eye-care-program-support-groups-caregivers-adult-children/) - In February, Tonya Harris, a social worker with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Hoke County was our February speaker and presented “Age-Related Eye Disease.”
- [Introduce a World of Travel to Young Readers](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/introduce-a-world-of-travel-to-young-readers/) - Traveling with young children can be both challenging and expensive, but fortunately, books work as an amazing way to bring the world home and to encourage an early love of travel. From picture books to nonfiction chapter books, there is a great world to explore for any age.
- [6 Ways to Get Better Sleep As We Age](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/6-ways-sleep-age/) - Having trouble sleeping? Did you know that there is something you can do for this common complaint by older adults.
- [Utilize Resources to Support Aging Parents](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/utilize-resources-to-support-aging-parents/) - My dad has been taking my mom to see a neurologist for changes in her memory, but I am not exactly sure about her diagnosis. Will the doctor give me that information?
- [The Cary Theater](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/the-cary-theater/) - It’s easy for Joy Ennis to slip into personification when she talks about The Cary.“The theater is very happy being a theater again,” she says.
- [March 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0316
- [7 Ways to Feel Better With Little Bits of Yoga](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/7-ways-to-feel-better-with-little-bits-of-yoga/) - Yoga is a practice that often seems confined to a class, to a studio. This life science is a process of building self-awareness, through breathing, postures, movements, and meditation “on the mat,” and by our actions in the world “off the mat” that helps others.
- [Carolina Conversations With Actor and Singer John Davidson](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-actor-and-singer-john-davidson/) - John Davidson, hugely popular for decades as a star of stage, screen and television, appears in the Judson Theatre Company production of “On Golden Pond” later this month.
- [Enjoy the Blooms of Winter Until Spring Arrives](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/enjoy-the-blooms-of-winter-until-spring-arrives/) - Have you wished during gray winter days that azaleas and other spring flowers were ready to bloom? After visiting Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, I was pleasantly surprised how camellias in bloom brightened its landscape in the winter.
- [Preserving Independence Takes Planning](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/preserving-independence-takes-planning/) - The word “independence” implies freedom from the control, influence, support or aid of others. As mature, responsible adults, this is how we have strived to live our lives.
- [Graphic Novels Add Artistic Style to Storytelling](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/graphic-novels-add-artistic-style-to-storytelling/) - One of the biggest crazes in middle-grade children’s literature is the graphic novel. These books are told in the artistic style of the comic book with sequential panels and speech bubbles rather than straight text, but they don’t necessarily tell light stories and rarely include super-heroes.
- [Ready, Set, Play! 2016 Senior Games Spring Into Action](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/ready-set-play-2016-senior-games-spring-into-action/) - One of the rites of spring in this state is the annual Senior Games. Beginning in 1983, thousands of athletes 50 years of age and older have gathered for local events all over North Carolina, competing in individual and team sports as well as creative endeavors.
- [March Generations Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/march-generations-question-of-the-month/) - Sitting on my deck, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the daffodils and bluebirds! —Beth, 56 Getting the garden ready! —Kathryn, 59 Flowers and trees waking up from their winter’s sleep. —Jan, 71
- [Utilize Resources to Support Aging Parents](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/utilize-resources-support-aging-parents/) - My dad has been taking my mom to see a neurologist for changes in her memory, but I am not exactly sure about her diagnosis. Will the doctor give me that information? When I ask my dad, he just says she is getting better and not to worry about it. What can I do to help support them?
- [Choosing Rehabilitation to Best Fit Needs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/choosing-rehabilitation-to-best-fit-needs/) - My friend was recently in the hospital after having a fall and hurting her knee. The hospital told her that she would need some type of rehab and explained that she would be evaluated for options.
- [Avoid Scams This Tax Season](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/avoid-scams-this-tax-season/) - Tax season is upon us and people are rushing to pull together their important documents and other information in preparation to file their taxes by April 18th deadline.
- [Lucrative Spousal Social Security Benefit Ends April 30](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/lucrative-spousal-social-security-benefit-ends-april-30/) - The most lucrative of all Social Security benefits, known as File-and-Suspend, comes to an end on April 30. For eligible retirees, this needs to be viewed as a fast-approaching, critical deadline since...
- [Dearie and The Art of Hearing Heartbeats](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/dearie-and-the-art-of-hearing-heartbeats/) - What an education reading “Dearie,” Bob Spitz’s tantalizing biography of Julia Child was. I loved every word of his sophisticated vocabulary and his ability to portray this exceptional woman whom many of us knew only as of the frumpy TV character who embraced cooking as a ceremonial rite.
- [Romance of Trees Is in the Air](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/romance-of-trees-is-in-the-air/) - You know it’s party time when clouds of pollen swirl over your head as a quick breeze lifts the tiny powdery granules. Golden smoke is everywhere this month. You cannot avoid breathing it, stepping in it, or having it cling to your hair or clothes.
- [Carolina Conversations With Methodist University Head Baseball Coach Tom Austin](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-methodist-university-head-baseball-coach-tom-austin/) - Tom Austin has quietly become a legend. His Methodist University baseball field is tucked behind the main campus and far from the highway, so people aren’t aware of the history being made there.
- [Still in the Game to Make a Difference](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/still-in-the-game-to-make-a-difference/) - As a star basketball player at Wake Forest University, Fayetteville’s Amy Perko exemplified what a student-athlete should be. Now, a big part of her job is making sure the term student-athlete is properly defined and that it retains credibility.
- [April Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/april-question-of-the-month/) - The old reliable potato. When I’m angry, I can name it and mash it. I can stuff it with some of my other favorites. It can be fried, made into soup, is full of vitamins and fairly affordable. —Carol, 72
- [April 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0416
- [Choosing Rehabilitation to Best Fit Needs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/choosing-rehabilitation-fit/) - My friend was recently in the hospital after having a fall and hurting her knee. The hospital told her that she would need some type of rehab and explained that she would be evaluated for options. My friend is adamant that she wants to rehab at home. What are her options?
- [Gadgets and Gear: Understanding Product Life Cycles](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/gadgets-and-gear-understanding-product-life-cycles/) - Whenever you’re thinking about making a big technology purchase, it’s a good idea to do as much research as you can. You’ll want to make sure that whatever you buy has all of the features you want...
- [Reading for Generations: Illustrating Healthy Eating With Page Turners](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/reading-for-generations-illustrating-healthy-eating-with-page-turners/) - Teaching children about nutritious food and where it comes from can be incredibly challenging. Thankfully, there are a variety of resources to help share the story of how our food gets to us and how to make healthy choices.
- [Book Reviews: Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening and The Light of the World](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/book-reviews-mister-owitas-guide-to-gardening-and-the-light-of-the-world/) - At first, you may think “Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening,” a memoir by Carol Wall, is Polly Anna-ish, but as I read deeper, I found I envied the relationship that was building between Owita and Wall.
- [Utilizing Care Managers for Extra Support](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/utilizing-care-managers-for-extra-support/) - My sister has had multiple health problems in the last year. Neither of us ever married or had children, and we depend on each other for support.Utilizing care managers for extra support
- [The Reality of Medicare and Medicaid](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/the-reality-of-medicare-and-medicaid/) - Older adults and their families are often faced with difficult, life-altering decisions when it comes to their choices about health care, especially when their health status alters to the point that family can no longer manage...
- [Pickin’ Strawberries With Grandkids](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/pickin-strawberries-with-grandkids/) - Nothing compares to walking among rows of brilliantly ripe berries that are begging to be picked. Just don’t focus on only picking. Much like the advice “to stop and smell the roses,” take time to nibble as you pick. In fact, grandkids always eat more than they save in a bucket.
- [May 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0516
- [Helping With Medicaid Planning Could Be ‘Unauthorized’](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/helping-with-medicaid-planning-could-be-unauthorized/) - Early last year, the Florida Supreme Court ruled to restrict what non-lawyers can do in assisting clients in planning activities. A financial planner and insurance agent later asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn...
- [Tobacco State League Was All North Carolina](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/tobacco-state-league-was-all-north-carolina/) - Over the years, North Carolina has played a prominent role in minor league baseball, and that was never more true than in the days of the old Tobacco State League.
- [May Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/may-question-of-the-month/) - My mother had a great sense of humor along with a pretty good temper, but the humor usually won the day. She was a very social being who loved being with people, particularly her family. A nice tradition to follow. —Annie, 77
- [Utilizing Care Managers for Extra Support](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/utilizing-care-managers-extra-support/) - My sister has had multiple health problems in the last year. Neither of us ever married or had children, and we depend on each other for support. Can you explain in more detail what care managers do, and how they can help in a situation where there is no family support?
- [George’s Grand Tour and Everything I Never Told You](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/georges-grand-tour-and-everything-i-never-told-you/) - In “George’s Grand Tour” by Caroline Vermalle, I could’ve been George. My son recently gave me an iPad which I did not ask for, but he said my grandchildren will text where they will not telephone.
- [Picture Books Help Children Understand Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/picture-books-help-children-understand-dementia/) - Explaining what is happening when Grandma or Grandpa starts to have memory issues or are acting differently due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is challenging.
- [Carolina Conversations With Author and Professor Carole Boston Weatherford](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-author-and-professor-carole-boston-weatherford/) - Carole Boston Weatherford is a very busy lady. The Baltimore native is a professor in the English department at Fayetteville State University, where she teaches classes in creative writing and children’s literature and heads the professional writing program.
- [Utilize Tools to Develop Future Plan of Care](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/utilize-tools-to-develop-future-plan-of-care/) - My husband and I are very independent, but we want to start thinking ahead to our future. We’ve had friends end up in the hospital unexpectedly, and those experiences were overwhelming.
- [Yates Mill, Circa 1763](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/yates-mill-circa-1763/) - Of the 70 water-powered grist mills that used to operate in what is now Wake County, Yates Mill is not just the only one standing, it’s actually still in use.
- [June Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/june-question-of-the-month/) - Recognize when an opportunity presents itself. Seize it, even if it needs some tweaking. Equally, when you are in a bad situation, don’t be afraid to speak up or walk away. —Kim, 60
- [Let the Migration Begin](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/let-the-migration-begin/) - The sounds of the surf call now like they do at no other time. June is the month for annual migrations to the beach for many families, particularly those of us who live in central North Carolina.
- [The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and A Touch of Splendor](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry-and-a-touch-of-splendor/) - I loved reading Gabrielle Zevin’s “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry.” One reason, I suppose, is that I love to haunt bookstores. I was immediately taken with the bookstore owner, A.J. Fikry is an unhappy widower whose business is failing...
- [Children’s Books That Honor Dads With Each Turn of the Page](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/childrens-books-that-honor-dads-with-each-turn-of-the-page/) - In honor of Father’s Day, these are a few children’s books worth sharing that feature great dads.
- [Carolina Conversations With N.C. Sports Hall of Famer Antawn Jamison](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-n-c-sports-hall-of-famer-antawn-jamison/) - The former University of North Carolina and NBA star Antawn Jamison is one of nine new members of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
- [Fort Bragg Ready to Play Ball](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/fort-bragg-ready-to-play-ball/) - A big thing is taking place on July 3 at Fort Bragg. A major league baseball game will be played there, a Sunday night game televised by ESPN. It is not an exhibition contest, but an official National League game that counts in the standings.
- [June 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0616
- [Utilize Tools to Develop Future Plan of Care](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/utilize-tools-develop-future-plan-care/) - My husband and I are very independent, but we want to start thinking ahead to our future. We’ve had friends end up in the hospital unexpectedly, and those experiences were overwhelming. What steps should we take now to prevent that from happening to us?
- [Starting the Life Planning Conversation](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/starting-the-life-planning-conversation/) - My husband and I are both getting older. We have always been of the mindset “one day at a time.” I know that things are changing, and we should probably talk about it, but there never seems to be a good time.
- [Mental Strategies to Reduce Chronic Pain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-strategies-to-reduce-chronic-pain/) - Chronic pain has been defined as an unpleasant physical sensation lasting more than three months and reducing daily functioning and well-being, including mental and social health.
- [Summer and Your Skin](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/summer-and-your-skin/) - Summer has arrived, and with the warmer weather come outdoor activities—and the occasional sunburn. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
- [Bodie Island Lighthouse, Circa 1871](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/bodie-island-lighthouse-circa-1871/) - Deemed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” the precarious waters off the coastline of the Outer Banks have claimed many a ship. The plights of sea captains and lost ships prompted the U.S. government to deploy Lieutenant Napoleon L.
- [Music & Memory: Personal Playlist to the Past](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/music-memory-personal-playlist-to-the-past/) - A cry of hope and triumph came from a woman with Alzheimer’s disease as she exclaimed, “The music is mine!”
- [Choosing the ‘Least Evil’ Person as Trustee](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/choosing-the-least-evil-person-as-trustee/) - When you create a Revocable Living Trust, you must choose someone to assume the role of trustee after you die or become incapacitated. Of course, this decision is not as simple as picking a favorite uncle or eldest child.
- [Perrys Leave Mark in Baseball](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/game-on/perrys-leave-mark-in-baseball/) - There are only two brothers who have both won Cy Young Awards, and they are from North Carolina. Jim and Gaylord Perry were born and grew up in Williamston, which is about 30 miles northeast of Greenville.
- [What’s Your Favorite Fourth of July Family Tradition?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-fourth-of-july-family-tradition/) - We enjoy cooking out with family and friends. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate each other and our country. —Parris, 75 Opening the pool and celebrating with our grandchildren. —James, 81
- [7 Tips for Coping With Sandwich Generation Stress](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/7-tips-for-coping-with-sandwich-generation-stress/) - While a great sandwich can be a delight and comfort, being a member of the Sandwich Generation can be its own special kind of heaven or a special kind of hell…often at the same time.
- [Children’s Books That Inspire Kindness](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/childrens-books-that-inspire-kindness/) - The song “Children Will Listen,” by Stephen Sondheim, begins with the verse, “Careful the things you say, children will listen. Careful the things you do, children will see and learn.”
- [Girl in the Dark Book Review](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/girl-in-the-dark-book-review/) - I found Anna Lyndsey’s “Girl in the Dark” to be beautifully written. I had dreaded reading it because my book club had read several depressing novels lately. Can you picture it? (Pardon the pun.)
- [July 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0716
- [Starting the Life Planning Conversation](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/starting-life-planning-conversation/) - My husband and I are both getting older. We have always been of the mindset “one day at a time.” I know that things are changing, and we should probably talk about it, but there never seems to be a good time. If I ask him about the growing ailments of getting older, he tells me I worry too much. What is the best way to start this conversation?
- [8 Tips for Staying Active with Parkinson’s Disease](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/staying-active-parkinsons-disease/) - Is staying active with Parkinson's disease something you want to do? Are the symptoms of Parkinson's keeping you from enjoying the things you love? Keep reading for 8 tips to help you maintain an active lifestyle despite living with the disease.
- [Need to Do Some Medicaid Planning?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/need-to-do-some-medicaid-planning/) - Retirement dreams can become a nightmare when disrupted by health problems and the subsequent financial burden of paying for skilled, nursing home or dementia care from a lifetime of savings.
- [Carolina Conversations With N.C. Literary Hall of Fame Author Clyde Edgerton](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-n-c-literary-hall-of-fame-author-clyde-edgerton/) - If Clyde Edgerton was not so busy moving forward, it would be mighty easy for him to get caught up in his past. Because it is a life jam-packed with tremendous accomplishments and honors.
- [August 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0816
- [High Blood Sugar Equals Low Brain Power: 5 Tips to Decrease Your Risk](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/high-blood-sugar-equals-low-brain-power-5-tips-to-decrease-your-risk/) - Blood sugar abnormalities are common in older adults, with research estimating that about 30 percent meet criteria for some version of glucose disorder, ranging from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes....
- [What Is a Cataract?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/what-is-a-cataract/) - A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. This lens, located behind the iris, works just like the lens of a camera, focusing light images on the retina, which sends images to the brain.
- [Hitchcock Creek Blue Trail Paddleway](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/hitchcock-creek-blue-trail-paddleway/) - When Rockingham’s Pee Dee #1 Textile Mill went into operation in 1875, it was powered by water flowing over a dam in Hitchcock Creek. More than 70 years later, the dam broke, leaving a sprawling, overgrown lakebed.
- [The Sweetness of Summer](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/the-sweetness-of-summer/) - We’re in the midst of my favorite season, the time that Silver Queen and other sweet corn sparkles on display at farmers' markets and roadside stands. Their kernels glisten like pearls.
- [Divorce Means Separating Estate Plans](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/divorce-means-separating-estate-plans/) - Whenever life changes happen, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. When married couples create estate plans, both spouses typically name each other as agents in case of incapacity and as a primary beneficiary upon the first death.
- [The Martian and Discovering Nature](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-martian-and-discovering-nature/) - Author Andy Weir presents an enticing tale of the astronaut who was left behind on Mars after a dust storm in “The Martian.” Assuming he was dead, his teammates returned to Earth, and he was left alone.
- [What’s Your Favorite Thing to Do Outside?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-thing-to-do-outside/) - Eat watermelon under the big maple tree in the back yard and get in the pool every chance I get. —Kelly, 85 Grilling beer chicken and enjoying the summertime weather. —Joe, 58 Dangle my feet in a cool stream. —Henrietta, 80 To stop and smell the roses. —Robert, 83
- [Staying Active With Parkinson’s Disease](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/staying-active-with-parkinsons-disease/) - I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago. I am starting to notice the impact on my balance and golf game. My neurologist mentioned that there are exercise programs, but I have a hard time sticking to them.
- [What to Do If Your Computer Gets a Virus](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/what-to-do-if-your-computer-gets-a-virus/) - Computer viruses can be dangerous and should be taken seriously, but there are ways to remove them before serious damage is done. Here are the basic steps involved in virus scanning and removal...
- [Carolina Conversations With WRAL-TV’s Tom Suiter](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-wral-tvs-tom-suiter/) - Tom Suiter is a true giant when it comes to television sports in North Carolina. He would never say so himself, and that is one of his most endearing qualities.
- [September 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0916
- [Reconnecting to Life After Loss of Loved One](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/reconnecting-life-loss-loved/) - QMy husband passed away about a year ago. He was 20 years older than me, and I spent many years as a caregiver for him. Now that I am living on my own again, I find myself trying to find meaningful activities to fill my days. I come from a small family and have a
- [Reconnecting to Life After Loss of Loved One](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/reconnecting-to-life-after-loss-of-loved-one/) - My husband passed away about a year ago. He was 20 years older than me, and I spent many years as a caregiver for him.
- [Duke Chapel Circa 1932](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/duke-chapel-circa-1932/) - About 240,000 people visit Duke Chapel in Durham every year. Some attend its non-denominational worship services at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Others may come for the annual performances in early December...
- [OutreachNC Media Kit 2017](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/outreachnc-media-kit-2017/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_media_kit_2017
- [A Southern Pines Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/a-southern-pines-life/) - Norris Hodgkins, Jr., the legendary Mr. Southern Pines, has written a book, “A Southern Pines Life,” chronicling his 89 years and explaining many Moore County organizations in which he was involved.
- [Carolina Conversations With Actor John Wesley Shipp](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-actor-john-wesley-shipp/) - Things just seem to keep coming full-circle for popular television, film and stage actor John Wesley Shipp. He’s back on the set of the popular television series “The Flash” again after 25 years.
- [What’s the Best Part About Getting Older?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-the-best-part-about-getting-older/) - I love the freedom. Nobody really cares what I think or say. Some folks think it’s funny that an older American has a few brain cells left. I play duplicate bridge with a partner who is 97 years old. Make a wrong move, and she...
- [Develop a Plan of Care for Future Needs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/develop-plan-care-future/) - QI have been to several presentations that talk about holistic approaches, planning ahead and continuum of care services. Each person puts a little different spin on the topic, and it makes it difficult to know where to start. We are only in our 70s and healthy, so what should we be thinking about to prepare
- [Ederville 100+ Years of Progress](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/ederville-100-years-of-progress/) - It’s not uncommon for visitors to Ken and Patti Eder’s Ederville in Carthage to come away flabbergasted. After attending an annual train and tractor show, a member of the online machine-lovers forum, madmodder.net, posted...
- [Not the Great Pumpkin but the Right One](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/not-the-great-pumpkin-but-the-right-one/) - The most important task for some of us this season is finding the right pumpkin for Halloween… Carving a jack-o’-lantern, making a pie, decorating a front porch, roasting seeds, getting ready for trick-or-treating, and creating...
- [October 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_1016
- [Remember to Protect Your Eyes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/remember-to-protect-your-eyes/) - The loss of an eye or vision is one of the most frightening scenarios imaginable for most people. When this occurs in a preventable situation, it is even more tragic. October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and a reminder to...
- [Healthy Sleeping Habits: What’s Keeping You up at Night?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/healthy-sleeping-habits-whats-keeping-you-up-at-night/) - The impact of daily and chronic stress has been linked to disturbances in sleep. Many people report sleep disturbances including insomnia, restlessness, and interrupted sleep while experiencing periods...
- [Physical Therapy Benefits for Breast Cancer Patients](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/physical-therapy-benefits-for-breast-cancer-patients/) - The latest breast cancer statistics indicate that about one in eight U.S. women, or approximately 12 percent, will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases...
- [What’s Your Favorite Halloween Trick or Treat?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-halloween-trick-or-treat/) - When I was too old to go trick-or-treating and would stay home and make popcorn with my mom to give out to kids that came to the house and seeing all the different costumes. —Connie, 64
- [4 Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/4-ways-to-protect-against-identity-theft/) - While anyone can be a victim of identity theft, older adults may be at even more of a risk than the general population. According to the Department of Justice, the number of older adult victims of identity theft...
- [Passwords: The First Step to Safety](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/passwords-the-first-step-to-safety/) - Most people don’t put a lot of thought into creating a password. It’s usually easiest just to create a short, easy-to-remember password, or even to use the same password for every account.
- [The Island & A Paris Apartment](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-island-a-paris-apartment/) - Elin Hilderbrand’s national bestseller, “The Island,” is a love story for all the inhabitants of Tuckermuck Island off the coast of Nantucket. The island is where the main character, Birdie, and her family visit every summer.
- [Develop a Plan of Care for Future Needs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/develop-a-plan-of-care-for-future-needs/) - I have been to several presentations that talk about holistic approaches, planning ahead and continuum of care services.
- [Hearing Loss Affects All Aspects of Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/hearing-loss-affects-all-aspects-of-life/) - Hearing loss occurs gradually in most individuals, and few realize the damage it can inflict on the overall quality of life. Research over the past 15 years has only begun to emphasize the importance of seeking treatment...
- [Emergency Transportation and Medicare Coverage](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/emergency-transportation-and-medicare-coverage-2/) - My wife lives in a care facility and was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. I was told that medicare may not cover the cost.Emergency transportation and medicare coverage...
- [Carolina Conversations With East Fork Pottery’s Alex Matisse](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-east-fork-potterys-alex-matisse/) - Alex Matisse may come from a long line of artisans as the grandson of renowned French artist Henri Matisse, but his focus is creating traditional North Carolina pottery.
- [November 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_1116
- [Caregiving: The Light at the End of the Tunnel](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/caregiving-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - There are 78 million baby boomers in America, and 40 million are already over 65. Even though many boomers are working longer than they expected, a significant number are already retired or can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
- [Diabetes-Friendly Tips for Holiday Eating](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/diabetes-friendly-tips-for-holiday-eating/) - The holidays are a time to enjoy friends, family, and food. And although it seems inevitable, you can enjoy all three without the high blood sugar and weight gain.
- [Walthour-Moss Foundation](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/walthour-moss-foundation/) - William Ozelle “Pappy” Moss and Virginia Walthour “Ginnie” Moss arrived in Southern Pines in 1928. They ran a livery stable that was located at the corner of Broad Street and Connecticut Avenue.
- [Our Attitude of Gratitude](https://agingoutreachservices.com/events/attitude-gratitude/) - Aging Outreach Services (AOS) is dedicating November to gratitude. We would like to take time to acknowledge our many clients, care providers, staff and professionals who have helped us to be successful in our mission over the years. Thank you!
- [The Japanese Lover](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-japanese-lover/) - Isabel Allende is well-known for her sweeping historical novels that cover a family and their trials and tribulations. In her most recent work, “The Japanese Lover,” Allende focuses on the lives of Alma Belasco and Irina Bazili.
- [Carolina Conversations With North Carolina Symphony’s Maestro William Henry Curry](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-north-carolina-symphonys-maestro-william-henry-curry/) - Last summer, Maestro William Henry Curry retired from an extraordinary 20-year tenure as artistic director of the North Carolina Symphony.
- [What’s Your Favorite Thing to Eat for Thanksgiving, and Who Makes It Best?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-thing-to-eat-for-thanksgiving-and-who-makes-it-best/) - My homemade pumpkin pie. —Homer, 67 Stuffing for the turkey that I make. —Patricia, 65 Turkey, and I make it best. —Katherine, 71 Creamed onions that Grandma made. —Mary, 58
- [Avoid Scams When Canceling Timeshares](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/avoid-scams-canceling-timeshares/) - Timeshare marketers typically use high-pressure tactics and target older adults. The purchaser does not realize that the purchase is probably not going to gain value. Timeshares can be difficult to fully utilize and result in years of expensive maintenance and membership dues.
- [Heritage Square Circa 1797](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/better-with-age/heritage-square-circa-1797/) - Like a ring set with three gems, downtown Fayetteville’s Heritage Square contains three historic treasures—the Sandford House, the Baker-Haigh Nimocks House, and the Oval Ballroom.
- [December 2016 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2016-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1216_outreachnc
- [Set Goals for 2017](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/set-goals-for-2017/) - The holidays are here, and for many of us, that means using this time to sit back and reflect on our successes or failures of the last year. Now is the best time to set personal and financial goals for 2017.
- [Wedding Bell Blues](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/wedding-bell-blues/) - Looking for a little small-town humor to go with your reading? Enjoy a little mystery with some seriously eccentric characters? Look no further than “Wedding Bell Blues,” the second in the popular Dixie Dew Mysteries written by North Carolina native Ruth Moose.
- [What Is the Best Gift You Ever Received and Why?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/what-is-the-best-gift-you-ever-received-and-why/) - The joy of seeing the kids open gifts. —Bob, 64 A sisterhood diamond ring from my best friend who has now passed away. —Pamela, 59 A family portrait that my 3-year-old granddaughter drew. —Johnny, 70 Salvation. —Rita, 67 A brand new car once, complete with a huge bow. —Joanna, 64
- [Time for Poinsettias](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/time-for-poinsettias/) - What is the best-selling potted plant? Would you be surprised to learn that it’s the poinsettia? For many of us, the poinsettia is our favorite, particularly this month.
- [Avoid Scams When Canceling Timeshares](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/avoid-scams-when-canceling-timeshares/) - My dad has been trying to get rid of a timeshare he purchased years ago. He recently got a call from someone claiming to have a buyer.Avoid scams when canceling timeshares.
- [Protect Yourself From Online Charity Scams](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/consumer-beware/protect-yourself-from-online-charity-scams/) - Unfortunately, this time of year is prime time for charity scams. Many of us will be making our end of the year charity donations and scammers know this. Before you think your money is going towards a noble cause, make sure it isn’t going into the hands of a real-life Grinch.
- [Discuss Future Financial Decisions With Family](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/discuss-future-financial-decisions-with-family/) - Each year, thousands of us take part in the role of making long-term care decisions for family members. These emotional decisions may create stressful situations for the entire family in addition to being time-consuming and expensive.
- [Carolina Conversations With Bicycle Man Community Outreach Projects’ Ann Mathis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-bicycle-man-community-outreach-projects-ann-mathis/) - Going on a quarter-century now, more than 26,000 children in Cumberland County and the surrounding area have had their Christmas holidays made brighter by the compassion and generosity of one man.
- [The Little Paris Bookshop](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-little-paris-bookshop/) - “There are books that are suitable for a million people, others for only a hundred. There are even remedies—I mean books—that were written for one person only … A book is both medic and medicine at...
- [Carolina Conversations With WRAL-TV Health Team’s Dr. Allen Mask](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-wral-tv-health-teams-dr-allen-mask/) - Dr. Allen Mask has been treating patients at his Raleigh Urgent Care practice since 1985, but most know him from his WRAL-TV Health Team reports on the weekday 5:30 newscasts.
- [What Are Your Goals for 2017?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/what-are-your-goals-for-2017/) - Three goals: stay active, involved and healthy; maintain relationships with family and assist when needed with advice and financial support; and keep legacy plans up to date and communicated to immediate family. —Paul, 75
- [Dry Needling for Pain Relief](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/dry-needling-for-pain-relief/) - Trigger Point Dry Needling is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as a manual or hands-on technique to treat trigger points or muscle “knots,” by using a thin filament needle.
- [Coping With Incontinence](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/coping-with-incontinence/) - My mom is very independent and active, but she has had some recent episodes of incontinence. This can be very embarrassing for her, coping with incontinence...
- [The Underground Railroad](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-underground-railroad/) - Imagine that the Civil War has yet to happen and that you are a slave on a large plantation. In Colson Whitehead’s bestseller, “The Underground Railroad,” that is exactly where he places you.
- [Carolina Conversations With 550 AM WIOZ’s Steve Biddle](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-550-am-wiozs-steve-biddle/) - Joining 550 AM WIOZ last year as host of “Sunrise in the Sandhills,” Steve Biddle is on the air weekday mornings from 6-9 a.m., entertaining listeners with his humor, the news, weather and plenty of oldies but goodies.
- [February 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0217
- [Five Healthy Breakfast Foods to Help You Lose Weight](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/five-healthy-breakfast-foods-to-help-you-lose-weight/) - If you are trying to lose weight, one of the healthiest habits you can begin is to eat breakfast daily. Research shows that regular breakfast eaters tend to be leaner, and dieters are more successful at losing weight and keeping it off when they eat breakfast.
- [Is Chocolate the Only Sweet for February?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/is-chocolate-the-only-sweet-for-february/) - It’s easy to pick up some chocolate wrapped in glossy paper at one of Valentine’s Day displays. They’re located near the checkout and also featured prominently in pop-up kiosks as you enter a store.
- [Change in Marital Status Post-Menopause May Impact Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/change-in-marital-status-post-menopause-may-impact-health/) - TUCSON, Ariz. — For women who marry later in life, a few extra pounds may accompany their nuptials, a new study led by the University of Arizona suggests.
- [Consider Options Before Making a Move](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/consider-options-before-making-a-move/) - My wife died a few years ago, so I have been living at home alone. I still drive and can take care of the house and myself, but I have outlived my savings, and I am on a fixed income now.
- [Alcohol and the Older Brain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/alcohol-and-the-older-brain/) - Alcohol is the most common addictive substance used among older adults. Approximately 50 percent of men and 40 percent of women age 60 or older drink alcohol on a regular basis. There is a large body of research...
- [How to Get a Free Credit Report](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/how-to-get-a-free-credit-report/) - If you’re planning to open a new credit card or purchase a new home or car anytime soon, you’ll want to have a good overview of your most recent credit report. Here’s what you need to know about your credit report—and how to get one for free.
- [What Do You Love Most About Your Pet?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/what-do-you-love-most-about-your-pet/) - Friendship and companionship. I lost my foot-long, 13-year-old goldfish after he got sick, rolled over and swam around upside down for about a week. After his sad demise, my son gave me two new goldfish. Little ones.
- [Caregiving, Clutter and Too Much Stuff](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/caregiving-clutter-and-too-much-stuff/) - So often, when we hear the word “downsizing,” we think of moving to a smaller residence; less or no yard, fewer rooms to clean, a smaller area with lower expenses.
- [Coping with Incontinence: 23 Tips to Keep Doing the Things You Love](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/coping-incontinence/) - Do you find yourself avoiding things you love because of urinary incontinence? Coping with incontinence doesn't have to keep you from doing what you enjoy, and it's ok to talk about it. Keep reading for 23 tips to help you take back control of your bladder.
- [Carolina Conversations With Little House on the Prairie Actress Alison Arngrim](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-little-house-on-the-prairie-actress-alison-arngrim/) - Actress Alison Arngrim may be more recognizable as her TV alter ego of Nellie Oleson from “Little House on the Prairie,” a role that still resonates with fans more than four decades later.
- [Watch out for Pranksters](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/watch-out-for-pranksters/) - Our area is filled with tricksters and mischief-makers. Probably the most notorious is Dr. John Dempsey, president of Sandhills Community College. When I started teaching there, I was totally unaware that he lives for the joy of being Chief Prankster on April Fool’s Day.
- [March 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0317
- [To Drive or Not to Drive?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/to-drive-or-not-to-drive/) - My husband recently received a dementia diagnosis. He has gotten lost a couple of times but can usually ask for help and find his way home.To drive or not to drive?
- [Screening Can Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/screening-can-help-prevent-colorectal-cancer/) - According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in addition to age, risk factors for colorectal cancer include:...
- [Mind Over Money: Early Signs of Cognitive Decline](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mind-over-money-early-signs-of-cognitive-decline/) - It is normal to experience age-related declines in vision and hearing, speed of thinking, divided attention, occasional word-finding difficulties, and misplacing items. So, at what point should you and your family become concerned about cognitive changes?
- [Considering Your Options Before Making a Move](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/options-making-move/) - My wife died a few years ago, so I have been living at home alone. My friends have suggested that it is time to make a move to a more manageable situation. What do you think?
- [Put Your Best Fork Forward](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/put-your-best-fork-forward/) - If eating healthier topped your New Year’s resolution list, the good news is you still have time to achieve this worthy goal. Adding more nutritious foods does not mean deprivation or a total overhaul of your entire lifestyle.
- [Surrender, New York](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/surrender-new-york/) - Caleb Carr is best known for his New York Times bestselling novel, “The Alienist,” which was written in 1994 but took place in New York City in 1896 and looked at the early days of criminal profiling.
- [What’s Your Lucky Charm?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-lucky-charm/) - A yellow jacket that brings me luck when I go to a casino. The jacket is getting a little ragged but I think it still works, so I keep it with me. —Liz, 77
- [Coping with Alzheimer’s Caregiving](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/coping-alzheimers-caregiving/) - The feelings this caregiver experienced when serving in Vietnam were many of the same feelings he has now in this new role. Now, he is the full-time caregiver for his 70-year-old wife who has Alzheimer’s disease.
- [Carolina Conversations With 60 Minutes Correspondent and New York Times Best-Selling Author Lesley Stahl](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-60-minutes-correspondent-and-new-york-times-best-selling-author-lesley-stahl/) - Sunday night viewers know Lesley Stahl as the “60 Minutes” Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist now in her 26th season at the top-rated CBS news program.
- [Where Do You Like to Volunteer and Why?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/where-do-you-like-to-volunteer-and-why/) - The Whispering Pines Thrift Shop! We not only give about $40,000 a year to local Moore County charities, but we give clothing to those in need but also blankets and towels to animal shelters. —Bonnie, 73
- [April 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc0417
- [Sweat and Fabric Softener](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/sweat-and-fabric-softener/) - If the title caught your attention, I promise to explain. I began a challenge to start running on Feb. 22. I have always laughed about not running unless being chased, so the whole idea seemed inconceivable but somehow still achievable.
- [Slicing up Heart-Healthy Benefits of Cheese](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/slicing-up-heart-healthy-benefits-of-cheese/) - Did you know that heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of both men and women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined? Luckily, through lifestyle changes such as losing weight, exercising...
- [Would You Benefit From Therapy?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/would-you-benefit-from-therapy/) - In the past, there have been many obstacles for those seeking therapy services, including stigma, accessibility, time, and costs. It is often perceived that therapy is for those who have suffered a life-altering event, trauma...
- [4 Tips to Help Maximize Social Security: Incorporating Social Security Into Your Retirement Strategy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/4-tips-to-help-maximize-social-security-incorporating-social-security-into-your-retirement-strategy/) - The money taken out of your paycheck every month may be unwelcome now, but it can give you monthly income later in life. However, some question if Social Security will last long enough for...
- [Commonwealth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/commonwealth/) - “The christening party took a turn when Albert Cousins arrived with gin.” So begins Ann Patchett’s newest work, “Commonwealth.”
- [10 Tips for Coping With Dementia Shadowing](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/10-tips-for-coping-with-dementia-shadowing/) - My wife was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, and she is still very independent in most of her activities. Recently, I have noticed that she does not want me out of her sight.
- [College Graduates: Six Financial Survival Tips for the Working World](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/college-graduates-six-financial-survival-tips-for-the-working-world/) - Despite a turbulent job market and economy, if you are a recent college graduate, there is much to be optimistic about as you leave campus and head out into the real world.
- [May 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0517
- [Become Your Loved One’s Best Advocate](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/loved-ones-advocate/) - My brother lives in a care facility about an hour away. We try to go visit him once a month, and each time we do, he seems to be declining. We always find him in his room, often asleep in his chair. We ask him if he would be more comfortable in his bed, but he says he does not want to bother the staff. Other times he is soiled because he couldn’t get to the bathroom in time.
- [Become Your Loved One’s Best Advocate](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/become-your-loved-ones-best-advocate/) - My brother lives in a care facility about an hour away. We try to go visit him once a month, and each time we do, he seems to be declining.Become your loved one’s best advocate.
- [The Do-It-Yourself Brain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-do-it-yourself-brain/) - Just like our muscles, the human brain functions under the principle of “use it or lose it.” This means that rarely used connections between brain cells (neurons) become weaker and can be eliminated over time when you stop using certain skills or are no longer exposed to specific environments.
- [3 Tips to Tone Your Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/3-tips-to-tone-your-bones-and-prevent-osteoporosis/) - According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 40 million Americans are at risk for developing osteoporosis-a disease that makes bones weak, brittle, and more prone to fractures.
- [Achoo! Coping With Spring Allergies](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/achoo-coping-with-spring-allergies/) - Spring allergies and asthma try to steal your experience of one of the most beautiful times of the year. Don’t let them.
- [The Bookshop on the Corner](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-bookshop-on-the-corner/) - One of the fun things about reading is the wide variety of book types that are available. There are always classics and serious pieces, but sometimes, you may want a book that you can curl up with or read on the beach.
- [What’s Your Favorite Memory With Your Mom?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-memory-with-your-mom/) - Sunday chicken and persimmon pudding. —Gordon, 73 Baking cookies. —Judy, 71 My mom and dad bringing my newborn brother home from the hospital in a fish truck. —Janet, 74 Bringing my mother home to live with us. —Terry, 74 When she played outside with my kids and had so much fun. —Shelly, 50
- [Communication Key to Setting Boundaries in Adult Child-Parent Relationship](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/communication-key-setting-boundaries-adult-child-parent-relationship/) - I recently came home from the hospital for the second time, and my daughter has been in town trying to make sure that I make a smooth transition home. She has done lots of cooking and makes sure I am resting. While I truly appreciate all of her efforts, how do I tell her that she is hovering, and it is time for her to return home?
- [Carolina Conversations With This Old House Master Carpenter Norm Abram](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-this-old-house-master-carpenter-norm-abram/) - Thirty-eight years later, viewers are still tuning in to PBS and “This Old House,” deemed “TV’s original home-improvement show,” to watch the remarkable transformations of homes with the craftsmanship of the show’s master carpenter, Norm Abram.
- [June 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0617
- [January 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0117_outreachnc
- [Communication Key to Setting Boundaries in Adult Child-Parent Relationship](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/communication-key-to-setting-boundaries-in-adult-child-parent-relationship/) - I recently came home from the hospital for the second time, and my daughter has been in town trying to make sure that I make a smooth transition home. She has done lots of cooking and makes sure I am resting.
- [Cataract Innovations Restore Vision Lens by Lens](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/cataract-innovations-restore-vision-lens-by-lens/) - For millions of older adults, the ability to see clearly can be compromised by the development of cataracts, a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. It’s a common condition, but one that can be treated more effectively...
- [Ripe, Ready and Healthy in June](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/ripe-ready-and-healthy-in-june/) - In New England, Memorial Day was planting weekend, but here in North Carolina, plenty of fresh foods are already ripening.
- [The Great Outdoors and Your Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-great-outdoors-and-your-health/) - Lovers of the outdoors already know the power of nature in promoting relaxation, harmony, and inner peace. It really comes as no surprise to most of us that being outside connecting with nature is uplifting and energizing.
- [Where Would You Like to Travel?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/where-would-you-like-to-travel/) - Wilmington and Oak Island. When I cross the bridge over the Cape Fear River, I open the windows and take a deep breath. I instantly feel like I am home. —Dawn, 53 Asheville. —Carolyn, 75 Washington, D.C. Love the history, museums, and monuments. —Ben, 70 Anywhere and everywhere I can drive in a day. —Imagene, 78
- [Extraordinary Adventures](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/extraordinary-adventures/) - North Carolina author Daniel Wallace’s newest book, “Extraordinary Adventures,” is a quirky, coming-of-age novel focusing on an odd-ball, lonely, 34-year-old man who has let life just pass him by.
- [Carolina Conversations With UNC-TV North Carolina Weekend Host Deborah Holt Noel](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-unc-tv-north-carolina-weekend-host-deborah-holt-noel/) - Viewers know Deborah Holt Noel as UNC-TV’s host and producer of its popular shows, “North Carolina Weekend” and “Black Issues Forum.”
- [Eating Watermelons and Spitting Seeds](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/eating-watermelons-and-spitting-seeds/) - “Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June,” said Al Bernstein, TV and radio personality. This month is remarkably rich with fresh fruits and vegetables.
- [July 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0717issuu
- [Make Checking Expiration Dates Part of Your Routine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/checking-expiration-dates-part-routine/) - Q​I was visiting my aunt last week, and I noticed that several of the things in her refrigerator looked to be out of date. I offered to clean it out for her, but she insisted she would do it later. Should I be worried about her eating something that will make her sick? We are
- [Make Checking Expiration Dates Part of Your Routine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/make-checking-expiration-dates-part-of-your-routine/) - I was visiting my aunt last week, and I noticed that several of the things in her refrigerator looked to be out of date.Make checking expiration dates part of your routine.
- [Food for Thought:12 Caregiving Resources](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/food-for-thought12-caregiving-resources/) - Stepping into the role of caregiver unexpectedly is not unlike being told you have to take an exam in the morning—and you never went to class. If you’re smart, you’ll start talking to friends who’ve taken the class...
- [Hydration: Maintain Your Fluid Balance](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/hydration-maintain-your-fluid-balance/) - Your body is more than half composed of water—not as in a glass-half-empty, but as in a sponge half-way to capacity. Of that water, about two-thirds is inside your cells, and the other half is traveling around in the bloodstream...
- [Brain Food](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-food/) - The phrase “You are what you eat,” takes on new meaning when we consider that our diet can affect brain health and thinking abilities. Appropriate nutrition helps to maintain alertness and energy and to maximize cognitive performance.
- [Five Questions to Ask Your Financial Professional](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/five-questions-to-ask-your-financial-professional/) - A meeting with financial professionals can admittedly be a source of stress for some. Managing money can seem intimidating, is sometimes confusing and is always very personal.
- [We Were the Lucky Ones](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/we-were-the-lucky-ones/) - Georgia Hunter’s debut novel, “We Were the Lucky Ones,” is a fictionalized account of her family’s experiences during World War II, beginning in their hometown of Radom, Poland in 1939.
- [Friendship Even More Crucial When Life Brings a Dementia Diagnosis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/friendship-even-more-crucial-when-life-brings-a-dementia-diagnosis/) - One of my friends is caring for her husband who has dementia. It is very difficult watching them go through this experience. I can tell that she is really stressed some days, but I am not sure what to do or say that might help.
- [Protecting Yourself From Data Breaches](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/protecting-yourself-from-data-breaches/) - A lot of services these days require you to provide some personal information. This can range from something as simple as your name or phone number to more sensitive data like your credit card number or login information.
- [Carolina Conversations With Seven-Time World Barbecue Champion Melissa Cookston](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-seven-time-world-barbecue-champion-melissa-cookston/) - Barbecue is synonymous with Melissa Cookston; having taken countless honors, the most coveted as the world barbecue champion, she is known simply as the “Winningest Woman in Barbecue.”
- [What’s the Most Exotic Food You’ve Eaten?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-the-most-exotic-food-youve-eaten/) - Sushi. —Connie, 62 Seagull eggs. —Richard, 92 Squirrel stew and bear meat. —Ann, 88 Snails. —Carolyn, 75 Turtle. —Hilda, 75 Frog legs. —Sylvia, 68
- [August 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0817issuu
- [Friends are Needed When Life Brings a Dementia Diagnosis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/friendship-crucial-life-brings-dementia-diagnosis/) - Q: One of my friends is caring for her husband who has dementia. It is very difficult watching them go through this experience. I can tell that she is really stressed some days, but I am not sure what to do or say that might help. Can you offer some advice on how to best
- [Eden](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/eden/) - When Becca Fitzgerald’s husband dies suddenly, he leaves her with the shock that he had mismanaged their finances. Faced with this, Becca fears that she is going to have to give up “Eden,” her beloved summer home that her father built more than 70 years earlier.
- [What’s Your Favorite Game to Play With Friends?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-game-to-play-with-friends/) - Playing cornhole in our back yard. —Paul, 66 Rummikub. —Gloria, 70 Bowling. —Imogene, 98 Bocce on the beach or in the back yard —George, 73 Scrabble and Mexican Train dominoes. —Shelvey, 79
- [We All Scream for Peach Ice Cream](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/we-all-scream-for-peach-ice-cream/) - “Ice cream cravings are not to be taken lightly,” says artist Betsy Cañas Garmon. When the temperature is hitting 90 degrees or higher, nothing satisfies like ice cream melting in your mouth.
- [Where Will You Live If You Cannot Take Care of Yourself?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/where-will-you-live-if-you-cannot-take-care-of-yourself/) - It’s not a question we like to think about, but where would you live if you could not take care of yourself at some point in the future? Or if you’re younger, consider the same question for your parents.
- [A Man Called Ove and Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/a-man-called-ove-and-marshall-a-statesman-shaped-in-the-crucible-of-war/) - Ove is a 59-year-old curmudgeon. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. He lives a very rigid, structured life and expects the rest of the world to run the same way.
- [Carolina Conversations With On the Beach Radio Host Charlie Brown](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-on-the-beach-radio-host-charlie-brown/) - Carolina Beach Music Hall of Famer disc jockey Charlie Brown is still playing those oldies but goodies on his weekly syndicated radio program, “On the Beach with Charlie Brown.”
- [September 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0917_outreachnc_issuu
- [Safety First When Coping With Caregiving and Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/safety-first-when-coping-with-caregiving-and-dementia/) - I recently hired a caregiver to assist my mother at home. Mom has dementia and has been experiencing increased memory loss in recent months. Safety first when coping with caregiving and dementia.
- [5 Reasons to Add Yogurt to Your Diet and Recipes for Blueberry Flax Overnight Oats and Yogurt Hummus](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/5-reasons-to-add-yogurt-to-your-diet-and-recipes-for-blueberry-flax-overnight-oats-and-yogurt-hummus/) - According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we’re consistently falling short on our intake of vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. Nutrition research shows the easiest way to add the health benefits of dairy to your diet is to enjoy three servings of dairy foods daily.
- [Scotia Village Honoring World War II Veterans: John Baker](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/scotia-village-honoring-world-war-ii-veterans-john-baker/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/scotia_promo_wwii_073117i
- [Scotia Village of Stitches of Kindness and Comfort](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/scotia-village-of-stitches-of-kindness-and-comfort/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/scotia_knitting_issuu
- [Dementia and Firearms: Safety Must Come First](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/safety-coping-caregiving-dementia/) - Q: I recently hired a caregiver to assist my mother at home. Mom has dementia and has been experiencing increased memory loss in recent months. She has always kept a gun in her home and is adamant on keeping it now. The caregiver does not feel safe being in the home with a firearm. How
- [Do I Need a Trust?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/do-i-need-a-trust/) - As with any estate planning advice, the best course of action varies from person to person. It is important to talk openly with a professional estate planner about your assets, your family, and your desires. There is no “one size fits all” in estate planning.
- [Tips to Avoid Common Credit Card Scams](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/consumer-beware/tips-to-avoid-common-credit-card-scams/) - These days, scammers are using a variety of tactics to obtain users’ credit card information. Below are a few methods they use, as well as tips to avoid them.
- [Carolina Conversations With Eight-Time Olympian and Equestrian J. Michael Plumb](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-eight-time-olympian-and-equestrian-j-michael-plumb/) - In equestrian circles, J. Michael Plumb is well-known for his success in both team and individual eventing, capturing bronze, silver, and gold medals in the Olympics on a ride that lasted from 1959 to 1992.
- [What Do You Want to Do When You Retire?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/what-do-you-want-to-do-when-you-retire/) - Move and travel. We’ve talked about selling the house, purging possessions and traveling for a year or so before settling closer to the beach. We may even spend a few months near Taos, New Mexico, and see what it’s like to live “off the grid.” After all that is out of our systems, we will settle down, maybe. —Jillaine 60
- [How to Provide a Compassionate Approach to Caregiver Burnout](https://agingoutreachservices.com/q-and-a/providing-compassionate-approach-caregiver-burnout/) - Q: My dad has had multiple small strokes over the past three years, and my mom has been taking care of him at home. She does a great job, and my dad is doing well. They both want to stay in their home, and my mom insists she is capable of managing everything. When we
- [Consider Alternative Therapies for Stress Relief](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/consider-alternative-therapies-for-stress-relief/) - Good morning, class! This morning, we’ll have a quick, easy, pop quiz. Put a check beside any of the following physical stresses you might be experiencing...
- [3 Ways to Increase Your Cognitive Reserve](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/3-ways-to-increase-your-cognitive-reserve/) - Cognitive reserve is an important multi-dimensional concept that is beneficial to understand for preserving the health of your brain for as long as possible. It provides the best chance for fighting back against normal brain aging and age-associated brain disorders, like dementia.
- [October 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1017_outreachnc_issuu
- [Osteopathy: A Holistic Approach](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/osteopathy-a-holistic-approach/) - At some point in scheduling medical appointments, you may have come across a doctor with the credentials DO after their name, rather than MD, and wondered what it meant.
- [Recognizing and Providing a Compassionate Approach to Caregiver Burnout](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/recognizing-and-providing-a-compassionate-approach-to-caregiver-burnout-2/) - My dad has had multiple small strokes over the past three years, and my mom has been taking care of him at home. She does a great jobrecognizing and providing a compassionate approach to caregiver burnout...
- [What’s Your Favorite Trick or Treat?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-trick-or-treat/) - Peanut butter cups. —Jerry, 74 Pumpkin spice latte. —Kaye, 65 Dark chocolate with almonds. —Sylvia, 68 Caramel candy. —Imogene, 98 Ice cream! —Hilda, 75 Snickers. —Laurie, 57
- [The Importance of Choosing Beneficiaries](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/the-importance-of-choosing-beneficiaries/) - If you have a 401(k) or an IRA, then you have come across “beneficiary designations,” even if you didn’t realize it. There are places on the paperwork for you to list who the beneficiaries will be and what percentage you wish them to receive after your death.
- [Taking a Hard Look at Long-Term Care Insurance](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/taking-a-hard-look-at-long-term-care-insurance/) - For many of us, buying insurance to cover your home, car and health is standard practice. But long-term care insurance is a mystery for many, even though it offers important financial protection against some of life’s uncertainties.
- [The Stolen Marriage and Blue](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-stolen-marriage-and-blue/) - In Diane Chamberlain’s latest novel, “The Stolen Marriage,” a series of unfortunate events leads Tess DeMello to end her engagement to her childhood sweetheart and enter into a strange and loveless marriage with an enigmatic man.
- [The Comforts of Divinely Inspired Food](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/the-comforts-of-divinely-inspired-food/) - The Sandhills and central Piedmont are so popular in the fall. Who doesn’t enjoy a brisk walk, a bike ride, a round of golf, or horseback riding in October in our area?
- [Carolina Conversations With Judson Theatre’s “the Sunshine Boys” Actors Don Most and Robert Wuhl](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-judson-theatres-the-sunshine-boys-actors-don-most-and-robert-wuhl/) - FOR THE FALL PRODUCTION OF ITS SIXTH SEASON, JUDSON THEATRE COMPANY BRINGS TWO FAMILIAR FACES TO THE OWENS AUDITORIUM STAGE WITH ACTORS DON MOST AND ROBERT WUHL FOR NEIL SIMON’S “THE SUNSHINE BOYS.”
- [Love, Laugh…Leak? October Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/love-laughleak-october-is-pelvic-organ-prolapse-awareness-month/) - Millions of women suffer from urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as pelvic organ prolapse. Women often endure their problems in silence, allowing the issue to compromise their quality of life.
- [November 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1117_outreachnc_issuu
- [Plan Ahead to Make Travel More Manageable](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/plan-ahead-to-make-travel-more-manageable/) - My husband and I are both very active and have always loved to travel. Last year, he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and has been struggling with short-term memory problems.
- [Make Self-Care Part of Your Caregiving Plan](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/make-self-care-part-of-your-caregiving-plan/) - “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” —J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Hobbit”
- [Just Passing Time and The Best American Series](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/just-passing-time-and-the-best-american-series/) - If you are searching for some down-home traditional storytelling, you will find that in Richmond County’s J.A. Bolton and his collection of short stories, “Just Passing Time.”
- [What’s Your Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/whats-your-favorite-thanksgiving-tradition/) - Taking a great big nap. —Pete, 74 Cooking and eating the meal. —Gaye, 55 Having family gather at our house. —Rodney, 58 Spending the day with my kids and grandkids. —Carol, 68 Family, friends, great food, and fresh fruit salad. —Ben, 70
- [Will Your Wishes Be Honored When It Matters Most?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/will-your-wishes-be-honored-when-it-matters-most/) - In my experience, a considerable number of people aren’t familiar with what is normally called a “living will.” Although you may have heard of living wills, this is an overview of why it is an important part of your estate planning.
- [Are You Ready for a Financial Emergency?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/are-you-ready-for-a-financial-emergency/) - The wrath of natural disasters has been on full display in recent weeks as hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires and floods have ravaged large swaths of the world.
- [Carolina Conversations With Wral-TV News Reporter and Author Amanda Lamb](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-wral-tv-news-reporter-and-author-amanda-lamb/) - Viewers tuning into the newscast on WRAL-TV have seen reports from Amanda Lamb since 1994, covering everything from crime and court rulings to natural disasters.
- [Bridging the Distance When Staying Home for the Holidays](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/bridging-the-distance-when-staying-home-for-the-holidays/) - My husband passed away a few years ago, and my kids are all out of state. I have several invitations to come visit for the holidays, but I really prefer to stay at home.
- [Where’s My Fruitcake?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/wheres-my-fruitcake/) - At this time of the year, I’m looking for fruitcake. You know the kind: chock-full of sweet fruits, nuts, and other goodies. The candied-fruit colors of red, yellow, and green contrast brightly with the other ingredients
- [Three Tips to Alleviate Hormone Imbalance](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/three-tips-to-alleviate-hormone-imbalance/) - Modern American women are facing obstacles tougher than ever before. From little sleep, nutrient-devoid foods, and the pressure to multitask, women’s bodies are bombarded on a daily basis. This chronic physical, mental, and emotional stress is leading to new modern-day imbalances.
- [January 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0118_outreachnc-issuu
- [December 2017 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2017-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_1217issuu
- [Feature: Cancer Immunotherapy – the Ins and Outs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/feature-cancer-immunotherapy-the-ins-and-outs/) - While it may not be a magic bullet, there’s still plenty of promise in activating the body’s immune system against cancer.
- [May 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0518-issuu
- [April 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0318_outreachnc-issuu
- [March 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0318-final_proof
- [February 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0218-issuu
- [Cooking Simple: Fried Green Tomatoes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/cooking-simple-fried-green-tomatoes/) - Fried Green Tomatoes, Makes 2 servings:1 large green tomato, cored and sliced in quarter-inch slices, 2 cups of seasoned bread crumbs...
- [Brain Health: Better Coping After a Medical Crisis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-better-coping-after-a-medical-crisis/) - Medical crises can be emotionally traumatic experiences. Historically, traumatic stress-related mood disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been thought of as occurring after an external event...
- [Birding NC: Spotting Red Flashes Under a Green Canopy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/birding-nc-spotting-red-flashes-under-a-green-canopy/) - Want to hike on a nature trail in a national forest as you look and listen for songbirds? Go no farther than Uwharrie National Forest, where Denson's Creek Nature Trail in Montgomery County winds through mixed hardwoods and pine forest.
- [Generations: June Question of the Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-june-question-of-the-month/) - WHAT’S YOUR DREAM VACATION? Two weeks in Maui. – Wiley, 88 A big house on the beach with a boat and fishing gear. – Chris, 11 Going to the set of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I would also like to be on the set of Avengers and Justice League. – Carson, 10
- [Geneology: North Carolina Roots](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/geneology-north-carolina-roots/) - As a transplant to the Sandhills from Buffalo, NY, I had never considered the prospect of uncovering North Carolina ancestors while researching my roots. I was firmly under the impression that all of my ancestors had arrived...
- [Feature: From the Navy to the Green](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/feature-from-the-navy-to-the-green/) - Walk into the Given Book Shop in Pinehurst on a Friday morning and chances are you’ll see a dapper gentleman (89 years young) shelving books in his trademark red Converse.
- [Readers Nook: Stained Glass by Patsy Ann Odom](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/readers-nook-stained-glass-by-patsy-ann-odom/) - “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross...
- [June 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0618-issuu
- [Ask the Expert: Thinking Through Pet Ownership](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-thinking-through-pet-ownership/) - My mom is 82 years old and lives alone in her home of 30 years. My dad passed away two years ago, and mom has been talking about getting a pet to keep her company. She had dogs growing up and likes the idea of having a companion.
- [Planning Ahead: Three Steps to Handle Market Volatility as You Approach Retirement](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-three-steps-to-handle-market-volatility-as-you-approach-retirement/) - Swings in the stock market can cause emotions to run high, particularly for investors who are approaching retirement — and for good reason. Recent research from Ameriprise Financial uncovered that the biggest...
- [Carolina Conversations With Author Pasty Ann Odom](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-author-pasty-ann-odom/) - Longtime Laurinburg resident Patsy Ann Odom recently completed an item on her bucket list that most of us will never get the chance to do – she had a novel published. From a very early age, Odom was taught a love of books and writing from her father.
- [The Triumphant Elder Manifesto](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-triumphant-elder-manifesto/) - The premise of “The Triumphant Elder” is that men and women over 60 can live vigorous lives unafflicted by the common diseases of aging like hypertension, heart disease/stroke, cancer, kidney disease, and cognitive decline.
- [Brain Health: The Power of Music as a Therapy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-the-power-of-music-as-a-therapy/) - Music therapy is a growing field within healthcare and can be offered in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, retirement facilities, senior centers, psychiatric treatment centers, and private practices.
- [Ask the Expert: Fewer Secrets Now, Fewer Headaches Later](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-fewer-secrets-now-fewer-headaches-later/) - How well do I really know my parents? I have asked myself this question a lot lately. My dad was hospitalized recently, and I was contacted by a neighbor to help make some decisions about the house and his mail while he was in the hospital.
- [Book Review: The Patchwork Bride by Sandra Dallas](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/book-review-the-patchwork-bride-by-sandra-dallas/) - The Patchwork Bride, a new novel by Sandra Dallas, is a page-turning historical romance following one woman in her quest to find love without losing herself.
- [Carolina Conversations: Spiritual Awakening Producer Dona Jackson Anderson](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-spiritual-awakening-producer-dona-jackson-anderson/) - Airing Sunday mornings on WRAL-TV, Spiritual Awakening has carried the torch for gospel programming in central North Carolina since it began on WRAL radio as The Sister Gary Spiritual Program in 1942.
- [Regional Culture: A Tow Mater Sandwich Is for More Than Just Kids](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/regional-culture-a-tow-mater-sandwich-is-for-more-than-just-kids/) - Southern knowledge is knowing that this month is the perfect time to enjoy a tomato in a sandwich. When I first mentioned to my wife one July that a tomato sandwich would be a great idea for lunch, she looked quizzically at me. “With what else?” this native of Minnesota asked.
- [Life After Fear: When Leukemia Struck, I Bounced Back. What Followed Has Been the Best Year of My Life.](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/life-after-fear-when-leukemia-struck-i-bounced-back-what-followed-has-been-the-best-year-of-my-life/) - I have spent the better part of a year reconstructing a week’s worth of memories. It’s been a slow process, and there are still huge gaps – days’ worth of gaps – but I’m getting there. The memories in question are of the family trip to Oak Island in early August 2017, just before the start of our kids’ school year.
- [Tech Savvy: What Is Wearable Technology?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/tech-savvy-what-is-wearable-technology/) - Have you ever heard someone mention wearable technology but weren’t quite sure what that meant? Simply put, it’s a general term for a group of devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches...
- [Brain Health: 10 Ways to Start Improving Your Sleep Tonight!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-10-ways-to-start-improving-your-sleep-tonight/) - As we age, our ability to get a deep, continuous night’s sleep decreases due to the brain’s reduced production of human growth hormone and melatonin and changes in our circadian rhythm (the body’s “internal clock”).
- [July 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0718-issuu
- [Ask the Expert – Independent Living Versus Assisted Living: Which Is a Better Fit?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-independent-living-versus-assisted-living-which-is-a-better-fit/) - My wife and I have found maintaining our home to be increasingly difficult and costly. We are considering downsizing and potentially moving to a senior community, but we are a bit overwhelmed and confused.
- [The Importance of the Right Fitness Equipment: Carolina Conversations With Greg Combs of May Street Bicycles, Bridget Cook of Riot (Run in Our Tribe), and Dana Myers of River Jack Outdoor Trading Co.](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-importance-of-the-right-fitness-equipment-carolina-conversations-with-greg-combs-of-may-street-bicycles-bridget-cook-of-riot-run-in-our-tribe-and-dana-myers-of-river-jack-outdoor-trading-co/) - This month we felt like doing something a little different. Instead of speaking with one person for our Carolina Conversations feature, we spoke to several professionals about the importance of proper fitness equipment.
- [Pursuit of Memory: Just the Other Day – in Real Time Together](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/pursuit-of-memory-just-the-other-day-in-real-time-together/) - “It is a weird kind of grieving process, losing somebody over a period of time.” In Pursuit of Memory: The Fight against Alzheimer’s – Joseph Jebelli
- [The Importance of the Right Fitness Equipment: Carolina Conversations With Greg Combs of May Street Bicycles, Bridget Cook of Riot (Run in Our Tribe), and Dana Myers of River Jack Outdoor Trading Co](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/the-importance-of-the-right-fitness-equipment-carolina-conversations-with-greg-combs-of-may-street-bicycles-bridget-cook-of-riot-run-in-our-tribe-and-dana-myers-of-river-jack-outdoor-trading-co-2/) - This month we felt like doing something a little different. Instead of speaking with one person for our Carolina Conversations feature, we spoke to several professionals about the importance of proper fitness equipment.
- [Life After Fear: When Leukemia Struck I Bounced Back—What Followed Has Been the Best Year of My Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/life-after-fear-when-leukemia-struck-i-bounced-back-what-followed-has-been-the-best-year-of-my-life-2/) - It’s been a slow process, and there are still huge gaps – days’ worth of gaps – but I’m getting there. The memories in question are of the family trip to Oak Island in early August 2017, just before the start of our kids’ school year.
- [Surviving & Thriving: Sherri Eder Responded to a 2015 Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis With Grace and Optimism That Carry Her to This Day](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/surviving-thriving-sherri-eder-responded-to-a-2015-thyroid-cancer-diagnosis-with-grace-and-optimism-that-carry-her-to-this-day/) - It never really occurred to Sherri Eder that she could get cancer. She takes care of herself. She eats well. She stays fit. She doesn’t use bleach and she tries to stay away from chemicals. She gardens because she wants to know exactly what goes into her food...
- [Dream Sleep: Science & Mystery](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/dream-sleep-science-mystery/) - What do scientists know about dreams? And what’s still a matter of fantasy and folklore? Our experts help us find out.
- [The Triumphant Elder: Indigestion Rx in the Spice Rack!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-triumphant-elder-indigestion-rx-in-the-spice-rack/) - Indigestion can come in several forms: gas, bloating, belching, flatulence, hyperacidity, sluggish elimination, or constipation. We all experience some of these in our lives and symptoms can increase with age and certain medications.
- [Medicare: What You Need to Know](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/medicare/medicare-what-you-need-to-know/) - There are three basic ways to get Medicare: One – from the federal government only (Original Medicare); Two – from the federal government and a private insurance company (Original Medicare plus a Medicare Supplement plan/Medicare prescription drug plan)...
- [The Reader’s Nook: Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-readers-nook-daughter-of-a-daughter-of-a-queen-by-sarah-bird/) - My real life, the one I was meant to have, did not start until an August night in 1864, three years into the war, when I watched the only world I’d ever known burn to the ground and met the man who was to be my deliverance and my damnation, the Yankee general Philip Henry Sheridan.
- [Carolina Conversations: With State Library of North Carolina Genealogy Reference Librarian Kay Tillotson](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-state-library-of-north-carolina-genealogy-reference-librarian-kay-tillotson/) - Kay Tillotson’s ancestors have been in North Carolina “since the dirt.” They were common, ordinary people, she says, but she’s proud of them anyway.
- [Generations: If You Could Be a Bird, Which One Would You Be?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-if-you-could-be-a-bird-which-one-would-you-be/) - An ostrich because I heard my sister might be allergic to them! Just kidding! I’d be a peregrine falcon so I could beat Usain Bolt. – Jack, 10
- [Regional Culture: Dog Days of September?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/regional-culture-dog-days-of-september/) - What has happened to our calendar? Remember when the “dog days” of a hot, oppressive summer ended in August? Then the Labor Day weekend was a signal that the heat of summer was subsiding, and we could look forward to the arrival of a cooler, balmy season.
- [August 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0818-issuu
- [Ask the Expert: Grandchildren and Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-grandchildren-and-dementia/) - As my wife’s dementia progresses, our grandchildren are having a difficult time connecting with her. I’m afraid they may not visit with us as often or invite us to their events because of her condition. How can I help to continue to foster the relationship?
- [Brain Health: Family History of Alzheimer’s Disease – Should You Be Tested?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-family-history-of-alzheimers-disease-should-you-be-tested/) - Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older individuals. While the greatest risk for developing AD is advancing age itself, about 40 percent of patients with AD also have at least one first-degree relative...
- [The Triumphant Elder: Can You Change Your Brain?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-triumphant-elder-can-you-change-your-brain/) - Lazar has spent over a decade using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine the brains of those who have been able to increase brain gray matter and maintain these gains with age.
- [September 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0918_outreachnc-issuu
- [Triumphant Elder: Battling Fungal Infections – With a Little Help From the Plant Kingdom](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/triumphant-elder-battling-fungal-infections-with-a-little-help-from-the-plant-kingdom/) - Good grief, but it can be embarrassing and persistent – toenail fungus that is. Related conditions include ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, and barber’s itch. They all come under the heading of dermatophytosis or common...
- [Planning Ahead: Investing for Retirement Income: Straw, Sticks or Bricks?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-investing-for-retirement-income-straw-sticks-or-bricks/) - If ever there were an appropriate analogy for how to invest for retirement, it would be the classic fable “The Three Little Pigs.” As you may recall, those pigs tried three different structures to protect against the Big Bad Wolf.
- [The Reader’s Nook: The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-readers-nook-the-dream-daughter-by-diane-chamberlain/) - What would you do to save your child? What lengths might you go to if your child was sick? These are the central questions behind Diane Chamberlain’s newest novel, The Dream Daughter.
- [Carolina Conversations With Showbiz Icons Sally Struthers and Kim Coles](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-showbiz-icons-sally-struthers-and-kim-coles/) - Their lives, their legacies, and their North Carolina connections. Locals who love to laugh have a treat in store when Sally Struthers and Kim Coles appear in Judson Theatre Company’s production of Nora Ephron...
- [Eat Right: This Fall, Eat Together, Eat Better](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eat-right-this-fall-eat-together-eat-better/) - For many households, family mealtime is as obsolete as a rotary phone. Regular sit-down dinners have been lost to demanding schedules filled with long workdays and never-ending after-school activities.
- [Brain Health: Reversible Causes of Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-reversible-causes-of-dementia/) - To meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis of dementia, three conditions must be met. A person has: 1) new-onset declines in memory and in at least one other cognitive or behavior domain, 2) these deficits must interfere with instrumental...
- [Generations: What Is Your Favorite Halloween Costume?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-is-your-favorite-halloween-costume/) - What is your favorite halloween costume? The Black Hole – Beattie, 7 Elvis – Rose, 76 A cow – Tessa, 5 I was always a ghost as a kid – Mary, 70
- [Regional Culture: Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/regional-culture-hurricane-season-is-not-over-yet/) - Because I remember devastating Hurricane Hazel and the damage it caused in 1954, hurricanes have always scared me. When warnings begin, I stock up with water, batteries, medicine, and canned goods. And then I find the nearest Waffle House.
- [October 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1018_outreachnc-issuu
- [Brain Health: The Mental Benefits of Physical Fitness](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-the-mental-benefits-of-physical-fitness/) - Regular exercise not only bulks up your muscles, strengthens your bones, and keeps your joints flexible – it also beefs up your brain. Research shows that engaging in exercise reduces neural inflammation, increases the release...
- [Planning Ahead: Investing for Retirement Income: Straw, Sticks or Bricks? Part II: High-Yield Bonds – Sticks and Stones Can Break You](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-investing-for-retirement-income-straw-sticks-or-bricks-part-ii-high-yield-bonds-sticks-and-stones-can-break-you/) - In part one of our three-part series on investing for retirement income in low-rate environments, we explained why we don’t advise bulking up on dividend-yielding stocks as a reliable way to generate retirement cash flow.
- [The Reader’s Nook: “Stories From the Tenth-Floor Clinic: A Nurse Practitioner Remembers”, by Marianna Crane](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/the-readers-nook-stories-from-the-tenth-floor-clinic-a-nurse-practitioner-remembers-by-marianna-crane/) - Today we take for granted that there are gerontological specialists who take special care of aging patients, but that wasn’t always the case. These specialists, who run the gamut of professions, provide vital services to patients with age-related health issues.
- [Carolina Conversations With Jim Avett](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-with-jim-avett/) - Jim Avett is the epitome of a man embracing his second act. A generous, grateful, fair, strong-willed, dry-witted man, Avett moved from a life of welding and bridge-building to that of a recording singer/songwriter whose true passion resonates in his live performances.
- [Eye Health: What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eye-health-what-is-diabetic-retinopathy/) - Diabetic retinopathy or diabetic eye disease is an eye problem caused by diabetes mellitus. It affects the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. Retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina.
- [Eat Right: Try These Tips to Lower Your Risk of Diabetes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eat-right-try-these-tips-to-lower-your-risk-of-diabetes/) - November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month and is a chance to raise awareness about the disease, its risk factors, and steps individuals can take to make healthy lifestyle changes. Diabetes impacts how the body utilizes...
- [Triumphant Elder: Ancient Dental Solutions for Modern Teeth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/triumphant-elder-ancient-dental-solutions-for-modern-teeth/) - As we age we may experience systemic mucous membrane dryness, very often noticeable in the mouth. Saliva contains antimicrobial components that work synergistically to fight oral infection, while normal saliva volume flushes microbes...
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Period Now Through Dec. 7](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/medicare-open-enrollment-period-now-through-dec-7/) - Each year during the Open Enrollment Period, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to compare and evaluate their current plans and make changes as necessary.
- [Ask the Expert: Making Sense of Long-Term Care Policies](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-making-sense-of-long-term-care-policies/) - My husband and I purchased a long-term care policy about 15 years ago. He has recently been in and out of the hospital related to falls, and I think it might be time for us to get some additional help in the home.
- [Beyond the Bar: The Mind-Body Connection of Ballet and Why It Might Be the Best Exercise for Midlife](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/beyond-the-bar-the-mind-body-connection-of-ballet-and-why-it-might-be-the-best-exercise-for-midlife/) - A year ago, I dropped my 12-year-old daughter off for her evening ballet class and watched her climb the stairs to her studio, her calf muscles flexed with each step, outlined in pale pink tights. As I watched her climb, I thought about how often...
- [Generations: Who Is the Oldest Veteran in Your Family and What Was Their Service?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-who-is-the-oldest-veteran-in-your-family-and-what-was-their-service/) - My husband. — Miriam, 84 The oldest veteran in my family I know of is my great, great, great, great, great grandfather who was in the Marines and his name is William Sawyere. — Duncan, 9
- [December 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_1218-issuu
- [November 2018 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2018-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1118_outreachnc-issuu
- [This Holiday Season, Treat Yourself to Some Much-Needed Pampering](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/this-holiday-season-treat-yourself-to-some-much-needed-pampering/) - The daily grind sometimes is exhausting. In fact, a poll from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health found that 49 percent of Americans reported having a major stressful event or experience in the past year...
- [Planning Ahead: Investing for Retirement Income: Straw, Sticks or Bricks? Part III: Total-Return Investing for Solid Construction](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-investing-for-retirement-income-straw-sticks-or-bricks-part-iii-total-return-investing-for-solid-construction/) - As we’ve discussed in the first two parts of this three-part series, we do not recommend turning to dividend-yielding stocks or high-yield (“junk”) bonds to buttress your retirement income, even in low-yield environments.
- [Holiday Reading Lists](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/holiday-reading-lists/) - There’s nothing like a great book. Here are some suggestions for the Perfect Read!
- [Coming Full Circle: Carolina Conversations With UNC-Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/coming-full-circle-carolina-conversations-with-unc-pembroke-chancellor-robin-gary-cummings/) - “To me, this job is personal,” says Robin Cummings. “It’s not about money,” he continues. “It’s not about prestige.”
- [Ask the Expert: Over the River and Through the Woods – to Grandma’s Apartment?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods-to-grandmas-apartment/) - Our family has always gathered at my grandmother’s house for the holidays. Last year my grandmother moved into a care facility and my mom does not have the extra room to host me and my siblings.
- [Ask the Expert: Moving Through Grief](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-moving-through-grief/) - My mom passed away about a year ago and I have noticed that my dad is still not getting out of the house very often. He is surviving on frozen dinners and the news channel. He has become increasingly more negative and we just don’t know how to help him. Any ideas?
- [Eat Right: Healthy Holiday Gift Guide](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eat-right-healthy-holiday-gift-guide/) - The holidays are almost here, which means it’s time to start thinking about your gift list. For a fresh, new take on the perfect present this season, consider giving the gift of health to your loved ones.
- [Eye Health: Learn Your Family History of Eye Disease](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eye-health-learn-your-family-history-of-eye-disease/) - We get our eye color from our parents, but did you know eye health can be hereditary, too? Over the holidays, take the time to talk to your family members – including parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles – about their eye health history.
- [Triumphant Elder: Health for the Holidays](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/triumphant-elder-health-for-the-holidays/) - Cold and flu season are not just a function of cooler weather, rain, and snow. It’s also what we do before and during the holidays that create the physical terrain for the disease to take root.
- [Welcome to the Club: OutreachNC’s 2019 Book Club Picks](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/welcome-to-the-club-outreachncs-2019-book-club-picks/) - Each year, one of my first resolutions is to read more. In particular, I want to read more books. I read a fair amount online each month, scrolling through my phone or glued to a computer screen, but sometimes I miss the texture and depth of a good, old-fashioned book.
- [Hidden Hometown Heroes: Shirley Baldwin. Parish Nurse, Pinehurst UMC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/hidden-hometown-heroes-shirley-baldwin-parish-nurse-pinehurst-umc/) - When David Beam’s wife went into labor with the couple’s second child, it was 4 a.m. on a Saturday, but Beam knew who to call. The senior pastor of Pinehurst United Methodist church called Shirley Baldwin...
- [Generations: What Is Your All-Time Favorite Holiday Gift?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-is-your-all-time-favorite-holiday-gift/) - What is your all-time favorite holiday gift? A ring with two diamonds from my husband – one for being his true love, and one for being his best friend. – Donna, 65 Our first daughter, born a week before Christmas, so we named her Christine. – Mary Ann, 71
- [Regional Culture: Where Are the Mosquitoes?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/regional-culture/regional-culture-where-are-the-mosquitoes/) - It’s so quiet outside. Yesterday as I walked along the sidewalk in front of the house, I not only inhaled the fresh, crisp air of winter, but I felt so lonesome.
- [Mental Wellness: Take Charge of Your Mental Wellness – a Checklist for a New Year](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-wellness-take-charge-of-your-mental-wellness-a-checklist-for-a-new-year/) - Mental wellness, or mental health, is defined by the World Health Organization as, “…a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully...
- [Brain Health: Minding Your Diet for Brain Benefits](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-minding-your-diet-for-brain-benefits/) - With the variety of popular diets touting specific benefits, there is one brain-centric option that researchers believe provides a better option for a healthy brain and body in the MIND diet. An aptly named acronym for...
- [Planning Ahead: Five Financial Adages for Thriving in Volatile Markets](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-five-financial-adages-for-thriving-in-volatile-markets/) - Sometimes the best, most rigorously developed financial advice is so obvious, it’s become cliché. And yet, investors often end up abandoning this same advice when market turbulence is on the rise. Why the disconnect?
- [Cooking Simple: Taco Soup](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-taco-soup/) - As I sit here in the editor’s office, magazines and papers piled chin-deep on my desk, I look out the window and see deceptively blue skies. I say they’re deceptive because as soon as I step outside, the chill of a January morning...
- [Beating the Winter Blues: 5 Tips to Tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/beating-the-winter-blues-5-tips-to-tackle-seasonal-affective-disorder/) - Several years ago, the Army moved our family from North Carolina to Pennsylvania for one lone year, so my husband could attend school. I was excited to live in a new, charming town, have my husband around...
- [Eye Health: Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eye-health-glaucoma-the-silent-thief-of-sight/) - One of the most common causes of blindness in the United States is glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve is like the electric cable that transmits the information your eye sees to the brain for processing.
- [Ask the Expert: Maintaining Independence](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-maintaining-independence/) - “I live alone and have for over 40 years. I never married and do not have a local support system in place. I would like to ensure that I am able to stay in my own home and believe I have the financial resources to do that. What do I need to set up to make sure that happens?”
- [The Triumphant Elder: How to Stop a Cold or Flu Virus, Cold!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/the-triumphant-elder-how-to-stop-a-cold-or-flu-virus-cold/) - Viruses are stealthy, constantly mutating little devils that resist the best modern medical science to stop them. Just as soon as science thinks it has a way to stop a virus, the darn thing mutates to defeat its new opponent.
- [New Year, New You! Tips for Successful Aging](https://agingoutreachservices.com/events/new-year-new-you-tips-for-successful-aging/) - Start the new year with tips and best practices to help you enjoy the journey of aging. AOS Care Management and Elmcroft of Southern Pines are hosting a six-month educational series, Ask the Expert – Age with Success!
- [Eye Health: Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eye-health-understanding-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 50 and over. Age-related macular degeneration happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged.
- [Simple Cooking: Banana Bread](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/simple-cooking-banana-bread/) - This month we’re featuring Aroma Cafe and Bakery as our go-to place for a sweet treat. The apple fritters are famous among in-the-know locals, and the cinnamon bread is like eating the inner-swirl of a cinnamon roll in each bite...
- [Generations: What Is One Goal You Hope to Accomplish This Year?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-is-one-goal-you-hope-to-accomplish-this-year/) - What is one goal you hope to accomplish this year? Working on my Girl Scouts Bronze Award. – Kathryn, 10 Happiness and fulfillment in a new job. – Ellen, 57 To learn how to not spill anything. – Louisa, 3 I am 71 years old, and I hope to make it to 72! – Jim, 71
- [January 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0119_outreachnc-issuu
- [Dental Health: Celebrate a Healthy Mouth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/dental-health-celebrate-a-healthy-mouth/) - February is National Dental Health Month. I am sure most of you already have this marked in your calendar, but I thought I’d mention it anyway. Seriously, February is a great time to focus on how important your mouth is.
- [Mental Wellness: The Lasting Union: Marriages That Thrive… Instead of Survive](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-wellness-the-lasting-union-marriages-that-thrive-instead-of-survive/) - We’ve probably all heard the joke about the wife who asked her husband, “How come you never say you love me anymore?” and the husband replies, “I told you once. If it changes, I’ll let you know.”
- [Navigating Healthcare: Navigating Health With a Wellness Team](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/navigating-healthcare-navigating-health-with-a-wellness-team/) - Who can say they have experienced life at this exact stage before? No one, right? Despite your years of experience in this game of life, this exact stage of life is brand new to you, as each new stage is for all of us. You may have questions, such as...
- [Brain Health: Psychological Triggers: Why They Happen and What to Do About Them](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-psychological-triggers-why-they-happen-and-what-to-do-about-them/) - Any stimulus such as a smell, sound, or image that consciously or unconsciously reminds you of a traumatic event from your past can “trigger” feelings of severe anxiety and protective behaviors like anger and emotional numbness.
- [Ask the Expert: Caregiving Within a Blended Family](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-caregiving-within-a-blended-family/) - My parents divorced when I was a teenager and my dad remarried while I was away at college. I have a good relationship with his wife and have spent some time with her adult children, but we aren’t close.
- [The Triumphant Elder: The Beating Heart: Common Herbs and Healthy Hearts](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/the-triumphant-elder-the-beating-heart-common-herbs-and-healthy-hearts/) - For thousands of years, our ancestors have passed down their deep knowledge of plant medicines. In the early 20th century this extensive knowledge fell out of fashion as modern medicine began to replace it.
- [Generations: How Does Your Best Friend Make You Laugh?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-how-does-your-best-friend-make-you-laugh/) - The eye roll. – Becky, 69 When my best friend, Matthew, plays jokes on me. – Nolan, 5 The perfect snarky meme. – Michelle, 35 He tells me funny jokes and riddles. – Leo, 12
- [February 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0219-issuu
- [Eye Health: What Is Eyelid Cancer?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eye-health-what-is-eyelid-cancer/) - You probably know that skin cancer can affect different parts of your skin. But did you know skin cancer can also occur on your eyelid?
- [Brain Health: Coping With Life-Phase Changes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-coping-with-life-phase-changes/) - Throughout life, we deal with changes in our roles, responsibilities, relationships, physical and emotional health, and in other areas that we do not always recognize. Around us, the world changes continuously such that we must adjust...
- [Navigating Healthcare: Er, Urgent Care & Primary Care Providers](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/navigating-healthcare-er-urgent-care-primary-care-providers/) - You are not alone if you struggle with the decision “where should I go?” when you are sick. With an array of choices between the emergency room, urgent care, walk-in-clinics, and your own primary care provider’s office...
- [Cooking Simple: Fish Tacos With Mango-Lime Crema](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-fish-tacos-with-mango-lime-crema/) - This month, as we head into spring and prepare ourselves for iced beverages of all kinds, Laura Buxenbaum was gracious enough to provide us with a recipe full of fresh flavors and healthy ingredients...
- [Ask the Expert: Driving and Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-driving-and-dementia/) - My mother has been having problems with her memory for a couple of years. She was recently diagnosed with dementia and the doctor mentioned that if she is in an accident, her diagnosis could be a reason someone could file a lawsuit against her. Should we stop her from driving?
- [Boxing With Sunshine: Local Legend Dale “Sunshine” Frye Whips Onc’s Publisher and Editor Into Fighting Shape](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/boxing-with-sunshine-local-legend-dale-sunshine-frye-whips-oncs-publisher-and-editor-into-fighting-shape/) - On any given Tuesday, around 4 PM, I pull into the gravel parking lot of a nondescript building in Aberdeen, NC. Parking next to my publisher’s car, we both get out and assess the situation: we wear yoga pants and running shoes...
- [Mental Wellness: Navigating New Adventures: Embracing Change and Challenge in Retirement](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-wellness-navigating-new-adventures-embracing-change-and-challenge-in-retirement/) - What now? This is a question I’ve been asking myself recently as I have come to the end of a lifetime of fulfilling work. I had a wonderful example in my father as I watched him complete a college degree and become...
- [Five Healthy Reasons to Get – and Stay – Crafty](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/five-healthy-reasons-to-get-and-stay-crafty/) - One of the joys of retirement is having extra time to explore lifelong passions or pick up new hobbies, such as crafting. The options are numerous and can encompass knitting, quilting, jewelry making, scrapbooking, pottery making, playing music, or even woodworking.
- [Mental Wellness: Aging With Grace: The Power of a Positive Attitude](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-wellness-aging-with-grace-the-power-of-a-positive-attitude/) - It is no secret that people are living much longer these days and feeling younger. We can thank advances in modern medicine for the extra years. Not only that, but most of the time, when I talk to people in their 50’s and 60’s...
- [OutreachNC’s 2019 Book Club: The Little French Bistro](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2019-book-club-the-little-french-bistro/) - This month we’re reading The Little French Bistro by Nina George, a novel about a 60-year-old woman in a dreadful marriage who embarks on a journey to find herself.
- [Carolina Conversations: Defying the Odds With Irene Russell](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-defying-the-odds-with-irene-russell/) - When looking for a woman redefining her age, one need look no further than Moore county local Irene Russell, the 72-year-old firecracker whose spunk, grit, and adventurous spirit tells much more about her than a birthday.
- [March 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0319_outreachnc-issuu
- [Navigating Clinical Trials](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/navigating-clinical-trials/) - One OutreachNC Magazine reader and friend explains his journey into the world of clinical trials and offers tips for anyone traveling a similar road.
- [Eat Right: Age Defying Foods](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eat-right-age-defying-foods/) - As we age, we’re searching for anything that will help delay the process in some way- whether it is maintaining glowing skin, keeping our heart pumping strong, or preserving bone and muscle strength.
- [Randall Sharpe Helps Clients Train for the Game of Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/randall-sharpe-helps-clients-train-for-the-game-of-life/) - When you walk into Randall Sharpe’s S.P.A.R.T.C. gym, located in Aberdeen and decidedly non-descript in nature, you might expect to see tough guys. The gym, outfitted with Muay Thai heavy bags, weight equipment, and a handful...
- [Body Health: Medical Donation: The Literal “Gift of Self” Local Physician Says, “Think About It.”](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/body-health-medical-donation-the-literal-gift-of-self-local-physician-says-think-about-it/) - Every day, people make a gift to someone in need. It might be a meal or help with a chore. Many times, the gift is something more substantial. Moved by life experience and by the patients he treats in emergency departments at FirstHealth of the Carolinas...
- [Cooking Simple: Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-asparagus-and-cheddar-quiche/) - This month’s Cooking Simple recipe comes from Southern Pines’ Scott’s Table. Focusing on local cuisine and sourcing produce and meats from North Carolina providers, Scott’s Table highlights the use of fresh, quality ingredients on every plate, whether it’s shrimp and grits or banana beignets with bourdon caramel sauce.
- [Ask the Expert: Being Observant](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-being-observant/) - I recently came down to visit my dad and noticed that things around the house were a bit disheveled, and he did not seem to have much food in his refrigerator. He insists that he is perfectly happy living alone and taking care of things, but the stacks of mail have me concerned.
- [Tech Savvy: There’s an App for That: Six Senior-Friendly Apps](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/tech-savvy-theres-an-app-for-that-six-senior-friendly-apps/) - Seniors are becoming more tech savvy, with four in 10 reportedly owning a smartphone according to a 2017 Pew Internet study. This number has nearly doubled over the course of four years.
- [Generations: What Is the Most Interesting Thing You’ve Learned This Week?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-is-the-most-interesting-thing-youve-learned-this-week/) - The Harry Potter series contains 1,090,739 words. That’s a lot of writing! – Amy, 43 Not to flush a plastic farmer in the toilet. My dad didn’t like that. At all. – Gavin, 3
- [Eye Health: Clinical Trials in Vision Research](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/eye-health/eye-health-clinical-trials-in-vision-research/) - Clinical research studies find new ways to understand, treat, or prevent eye disease and vision loss. These studies in vision research have led to new medicines and surgeries that have saved or improved sight for thousands of people.
- [Functional Fitness: Randall Sharpe Helps Clients Train for the Game of Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/functional-fitness-randall-sharpe-helps-clients-train-for-the-game-of-life/) - When you walk into Randall Sharpe’s S.P.A.R.T.C. gym, located in Aberdeen and decidedly non-descript in nature, you might expect to see tough guys.
- [Eat Right: Cooking for One](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eat-right-cooking-for-one/) - Every new stage of our lives comes with changes, and at every stage, we must adapt in order to be our healthiest selves. Eating habits are not immune from needing adjustments. In fact, these habits are often some of the first behaviors we need to address...
- [Health Coaching: Technology Adoption by Older Adults](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/technology/health-coaching-technology-adoption-by-older-adults/) - Technology is a broad term that refers to equipment developed from applying scientific knowledge to improving the process of completing a task. We usually think of electronic or digital products or systems such as computers, cell phones, and the Internet.
- [New Book Release!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/new-book-release/) - From internationally bestselling author and “rising star of Southern fiction” (Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author) Kristy Woodson Harvey comes the third novel in her Peachtree Bluff series, in which a secret threatens the tight-knit bond between a trio of sisters and their mother.
- [April 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0419-outreachnc-issuu
- [Body Health: Four Surprising Facts About Stroke](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/body-health-four-surprising-facts-about-stroke/) - During National Stroke Month, Melanie Blacker, M.D., neurohospitalist and medical director of the stroke center at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, shares some surprising facts about stroke you may not know.
- [Cooking Simple: Mango Curry Chicken Salad](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/cooking-simple-mango-curry-chicken-salad/) - With all of the gardening, hiking, and other assorted outdoor activity with warmer weather, brighter skies, and summer just around the corner, this recipe is an easy, go-to meal for a light lunch between kayaking trips and garden weeding.
- [Brain Health: Boost Your Brain With Gardening](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-boost-your-brain-with-gardening/) - When you garden you don’t just grow plants; you grow your brainpower! Studies suggest that gardening provides several methods for improving our daily brain health and functioning. First, it is a physical activity and, by reducing cardiovascular risk
- [Eye Health: Healthy Vision Month-Make Your Eye Health a Priority!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/eye-health/eye-health-healthy-vision-month-make-your-eye-health-a-priority/) - Women are more likely to have eye-related diseases and conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Nearly two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment occurs in women...
- [Ask the Expert: The Social Scene](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-the-social-scene/) - A year ago I moved closer to my mom so that she could stay in her own home as she ages. I have noticed that her social life is declining, and she seems more isolated.
- [Planning Ahead: Evaluating an Early Retirement Offer](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-evaluating-an-early-retirement-offer/) - In today’s corporate environment, cost-cutting, restructuring, and downsizing are the norm, and many employers are offering their employees early retirement packages. But how do you know if the seemingly attractive offer you’ve received is a good one?
- [Generations: What Makes Your House Feel Like Home?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-makes-your-house-feel-like-home/) - A dog. Always a dog. – Amy, 43 When my mom cooks dinner and it’s warm. – Johnny, 7 Good lighting and fresh flowers. – Andrea, 45
- [May 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0519_issuu
- [Body Health: A Guide to Your Thyroid](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/body-health-a-guide-to-your-thyroid/) - The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our bodies. It releases hormones that control metabolism—the way your body uses energy.
- [Mental Wellness: Body Image: Making Peace With Our Inner Critic](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-wellness-body-image-making-peace-with-our-inner-critic/) - Here we are at the beginning of the summer. What does that mean for you? For some it may mean exciting times including travel, nurturing a garden, or visits with family. For others, it can be daunting- the dreaded swimsuit season.
- [Law Review: Proper Estate Planning for Pets: The Pet Trust](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-proper-estate-planning-for-pets-the-pet-trust/) - More than ever, our pets are considered part of our family. Do you ever wonder what would happen to your pet if you become disabled? Or die? Many pets of seniors end up in a shelter upon their owner’s disability or death.
- [Assignment Outreachnc: Pet Pics Winners](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/assignment-onc/assignment-outreachnc-pet-pics-winners/) - As die-hard animal lovers over here at OutreachNC, we tossed out the idea of a pet pic contest for our June issue. It was one of those random suggestions, at one of those meetings where everyone is fueled on multiple cups of coffee and pastries.
- [Ask the Expert: Adapting to Change](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-adapting-to-change/) - We moved to this area a few years ago so that my husband and I could enjoy time golfing together. Shortly after we arrived, he had a stroke and has not been able to golf.
- [Planning Ahead: Charitable Giving](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-charitable-giving/) - When developing your estate plan, you can do well by doing good. Leaving money to charity rewards you in many ways. It gives you a sense of personal satisfaction, and it can save you money in estate taxes.
- [Carolina Conversations: Debbie Gillis, Owner of Leilani Mae Horse Rescue](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-debbie-gillis-owner-of-leilani-mae-horse-rescue/) - With pony-tail bobbing to and fro, the blue-jean clad horsewoman delivers hay and feed from the barn to trough with the consistency of a pendulum. It takes a long while to get all 28 wards good and fed.
- [Cooking Simple: Homemade Dog Biscuits](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-homemade-dog-biscuits/) - Ingredients (makes 2-3 Dozen depending on size) Mix these first 5 ingredients very well: 1 ½ C. cold water ½ C. veg. oil 2 eggs 2 T pure vanilla extract 5 T heaping peanut butter
- [Eye Health: Cataract Surgery: Little Risk, Great Rewards!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/eye-health/eye-health-cataract-surgery-little-risk-great-rewards/) - A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eye. This lens, located behind the iris, works just like the lens of a camera: focusing light images on the retina, which sends images to the brain.
- [Body Health: Beware of What You Might Bring in From the Great Outdoors](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/body-health-beware-of-what-you-might-bring-in-from-the-great-outdoors/) - Planning on hiking, camping or gardening this summer? If so, be careful of ticks and your risk for tick-borne diseases. Tick-borne diseases are especially common in the summer. These diseases can progress very quickly. They can become serious, even life-threatening, say physicians at FirstHealth of the Carolinas. But, you can take steps to help prevent these illnesses.
- [Health Coaching: How Behavior Affects Maintaining Healthy Weight](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/health-coaching-how-behavior-affects-maintaining-healthy-weight/) - Have you ever felt discouraged because despite your best efforts, losing weight has felt impossible for you? Have you ever been frustrated because no matter how many raw veggies you munch or healthy low-fat, low-sugar smoothies you sip, the number on the scale seems frozen?
- [OutreachNC’s 2019 Book Club: A River Runs Through It and Other Stories](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2019-book-club-a-river-runs-through-it-and-other-stories/) - This month, as we head outdoors and embark on adventures, we’re reading A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean. We were excited about this choice because we (Amy 2 in particular) love Hemingway and...
- [June 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0619-issuu
- [Brain Health: Effects of Nature on the Brain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-effects-of-nature-on-the-brain/) - Mental health professionals have recently become interested in the effects of humans’ increasing separation from the natural world, including potential effects on cognition. Although research in this area is relatively new...
- [Caregiver Support: The Value of Caregiver Support Services](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/caregiver-support-the-value-of-caregiver-support-services/) - Caregivers come in all sizes, shapes, genders, and ethnicities. However, they do have one thing in common. Caregivers are usually not prepared for their new roles. There is no question that caregivers need support.
- [Law Review: Identify, Avoid & Prepare: Costly Mistakes in Estate Planning](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-identify-avoid-prepare-costly-mistakes-in-estate-planning/) - In my 26 years of practicing law in the area of estate planning (helping people with their last will and testament and powers of attorney) and estate administration (helping people when a loved one dies)
- [Carolina Conversations: Mary Lou Allen on Skydiving, Dear Hunting and Race Car Driving Into Her Golden Years](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-mary-lou-allen-on-skydiving-dear-hunting-and-race-car-driving-into-her-golden-years/) - The soft-spoken grandmother of four is known for her fried chicken and coconut cakes. Having raised three daughters on country garden vegetables, hard work, and the Christian faith, Mary Lou Allen of Lumberton, at first glance...
- [Ask the Expert: Multiple Sclerosis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-multiple-sclerosis/) - My sister is in her early 50s; she has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and has experienced several recent falls. She lives alone, works, and is still very independent so she doesn’t like to talk about it or ask for help. How can I provide more support for her?
- [Generations: What Adventure Would You Go on If Money Were No Object?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-adventure-would-you-go-on-if-money-were-no-object/) - I’d go to a fabulous and outrageously expensive resort tucked into the mountains of the Utah desert. I’d dip into my personal pool and lounge around in a caftan after a morning hike. Something about the desert is so calming. – Amy, 43
- [Eye Health: Enjoy the Summer Sun – but Don’t Forget the Sunglasses!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/eye-health/eye-health-enjoy-the-summer-sun-but-dont-forget-the-sunglasses/) - Sunglasses are more than a bold fashion statement; they are a smart health choice. Most know the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays are bad for the skin. But did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye disease?
- [July 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0719-issuu
- [Wellness & You](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/wellness-you/) - Live well. Think well. Be well. Are you working on a personalized wellness program? “Wellness” is catching on and becoming a topic more and more prominent in magazines, newspapers, storylines, self-help books, and social media.
- [Law Review: Myths and Urban Legends: The State Takes Houses and Other Folk Tales](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-myths-and-urban-legends-the-state-takes-houses-and-other-folk-tales/) - Having helped people as a lawyer since 1993, I have persistently heard myths and legends that are fascinating! This folklore is passed along from generation to generation and therefore runs deep.
- [Page Turning Travel Companions](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/page-turning-travel-companions/) - One of the highlights of trips, travel, and adventure is taking time to sit back, recline a seat, grab a cocktail, and enjoy a good read. For many of us, this is just the time to dig into a juicy romance (in a country where nobody knows us) or finally finish the novel sitting on our bedside table.
- [OutreachNC’s 2019 Book Club: Elizabeth Alexander’s the Light of the World](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2019-book-club-elizabeth-alexanders-the-light-of-the-world/) - This month, as we plan adventures and embark on travels near and far, we are carrying along with Elizabeth Alexander’s The Light of the World: a memoir. It’s the story of Alexander’s love, her husband Fire, and his death at the age of 50, a shock to them all.
- [Cooking Simple: Road Trip Trail Mix](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-road-trip-trail-mix/) - Before you head out this summer on another cross-country adventure or day hike in a nearby state park, pack up this simple, healthy snack to keep you fueled for hours of summer fun.
- [Assignment ONC – Interview a Veteran](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/assignment-onc/assignment-onc-interview-a-veteran/) - Assignment ONC – Interview a Veteran
- [Ask the Expert: Taking Care and Keeping Promises](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-taking-care-and-keeping-promises/) - I promised my husband that I would keep him home, but I am not comfortable bringing a caregiver into my home. What options do I have now that he needs more help than I can give him?
- [Generations: What Is Your Favorite Summer Memory?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-is-your-favorite-summer-memory/) - Berry picking with my mom. My brother ate the green strawberries every year and got sick, every year. I remember the dust and the car ride home, no seatbelts back then, just rolling around eating berries and anxious to get home. – Amy, 43
- [Eat Right: Don’t Let Healthy Eating Take a Backseat While Traveling](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/eat-right-dont-let-healthy-eating-take-a-backseat-while-traveling/) - August brings many opportunities for travel. Whether it is fitting in one last summer trip to the beach, hitting the road to see your favorite football team in the first home game of the season, or simply checking out...
- [Body Health: Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/body-health-tips-for-safe-and-healthy-travel/) - The last thing you want to think about during a trip is getting sick or injured. Unfortunately, sometimes these things happen. You may not be able to prevent illness or injury, but you’ll be able to deal with them much better if you plan ahead.
- [Veterans Corner: The Legacy of Agent Orange](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/veterans-corner-the-legacy-of-agent-orange/) - Nearly every day we hear from Vietnam-era veterans who haven’t applied for VA disability benefits even though they have been diagnosed with a serious health condition that can be linked to Agent Orange, the toxic herbicide and defoliant used in Vietnam.
- [The Rewards of Risk: Traveling With Chronic Conditions](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/the-rewards-of-risk-traveling-with-chronic-conditions/) - When Norman received the call from his granddaughter in San Francisco, he took the good news with mixed feelings. He and his wife, Elaine, had been eagerly anticipating the birth of their first great-grandchild, and Norman knew that Elaine was determined to fly out to see the baby.
- [August 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/outreachnc_0819-issuu
- [ONC Media Kit](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/onc-media-kit/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/small-mediakit_2019
- [O P I O I D S: It Could Be Anyone.](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/o-p-i-o-i-d-s-it-could-be-anyone/) - Last year, when I began exploring the role of Editor of OutreachNC Magazine, I asked just about anyone I could find to figure out what people wanted to read and talk about. I was surprised when the issue of the opioid epidemic came up often.
- [OutreachNC’s 2019 Book Club:5 Thoughts on Who is Vera Kelly?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2019-book-club5-thoughts-on-who-is-vera-kelly/) - This month, we take a lovely little break with a likable, intriguing protagonist named Vera Kelly. The setting skips around a bit, which might normally annoy us but is handled so well we are raving about Rosalie Knecht’s ability to weave her story together and build characters who are relatable, flawed and likable all at once.
- [Introducing: The Christmas Spirits of Tradd Street by Karen White](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/introducing-the-christmas-spirits-of-tradd-street-by-karen-white/) - A long-anticipated gift to her fans, this holiday season Karen White will release her first-ever Christmas novel: the newest installment in her beloved Charleston-set Tradd Street series, The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street.
- [Carolina Conversations: An Interview With Amy Natt, Aging Outreach Services President & CEO](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-an-interview-with-amy-natt-aging-outreach-services-president-ceo/) - Twenty years ago, newly-landed in Moore County from Oklahoma, Amy Natt quit her job at a long term care facility and announced to her family, “I’m starting my own business. There has to be a better way to care for older adults as they age. I’m going to find it.”
- [Ask the Expert: A Helping Hand](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-a-helping-hand/) - My wife stays in her room all day, sorting clothes and rearranging her drawers. Is there something I can do to provide more activities for her? She just seems to get agitated if I try to get her to stop.
- [Law Review: Stop, Drop & Roll: Preparing for Financial Fire](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-stop-drop-roll-preparing-for-financial-fire/) - When I was very young, my mother would have fire drills at our house. I was one of four children. My mother would “pretend” tuck us all in bed, and then yell “Fire – Fire.” We had been told where to go in the house...
- [Cooking Simple: Cinnamon Rolls](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-cinnamon-rolls/) - While sitting with several Habitat for Humanity volunteers and discussing the joys of working on building sites, mention of a certain volunteer’s cinnamon rolls came up more than once.
- [Generations: Name a Thing You Are an Expert In](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-name-a-thing-you-are-an-expert-in/) - One thing that I am an expert in is overcoming adversity. – Shae, 36 Making Shiner Bock bottles empty. – Ray, 47 Playing Fortnite. – Jackson, 12
- [Eat Right: Help Make an Impact: Hunger Action Awareness Month](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/eat-right-help-make-an-impact-hunger-action-awareness-month/) - Hunger. Defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, hunger is a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient. We have all experienced hunger.
- [Body Health: If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It… Or, Do I?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/body-health-if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it-or-do-i/) - At some point in our lives, we’ve more than likely felt a broken heart from a loss or disappointment. Heart disease is a “broken” or injured heart that can possibly be prevented if we have more information.
- [Nutrition: Quench Your Thirst – Why, How, and What We Need to Stay Hydrated](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/nutrition-quench-your-thirst-why-how-and-what-we-need-to-stay-hydrated/) - When we consider what it means to take care of our health as we get older, we typically think about eating healthy foods, exercising, and taking the medications our doctors prescribe for us. We often overlook adequate hydration, but this is a very key part of healthy aging.
- [Cooking Simple: Sweet Potato Casserole](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-sweet-potato-casserole/) - Sweet Potato Casserole is a southern classic. With a rich, buttery taste and crunchy topping, this sweet potato casserole recipe makes a perfect side dish or even a dessert.
- [September 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0919_outreachnc_issuu
- [Ask the Expert: Home New Home](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-home-new-home/) - My brother and I are planning to move our mom closer to where we live. She is in the hospital now and will need to go to an Assisted Living Facility. We do not know much about the area facilities; do you have any tips for picking the best one?
- [Generations: If You Could Be a Guest Star on Any TV Show Which Would It Be?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-if-you-could-be-a-guest-star-on-any-tv-show-which-would-it-be/) - Ru Paul’s Drag Race – that would be my sign that I had made it in life. – Meredith, 17 NCIS. – Terry, 74
- [The Lived Experience: Stories of Hope From the Opioid Epidemic](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/the-lived-experience-stories-of-hope-from-the-opioid-epidemic/) - As we continue our exploration into the opioid crisis, one of the most surprising aspects of the epidemic is the silence surrounding it. Though we’ve all seen it on the news, read the headlines and heard it mentioned in social circles...
- [Body Health: Dementia-Friendly Hospital Initiative at Firsthealth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/body-health-dementia-friendly-hospital-initiative-at-firsthealth/) - Dementia is a term used to describe changes in brain function that interfere with a person’s ability to process stimuli and carry out everyday tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, along with a host of others.
- [October 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1019_outreachnc-issuu
- [Long-Term Care Policies: Worthwhile or Not Worth It?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/long-term-care-policies-worthwhile-or-not-worth-it/) - Long-Term Care policies help you cover the costs associated with needing long-term care for you or a loved one in your lifetimes. Just like with other policies, some things are covered, some things aren’t. Let us show you how to find the right one for you.
- [Elderly Parents Living Alone: 53 Warning Signs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/elderly-parents-living-alone-53-warning-signs/) - How do you know if your parents need help? Elderly parents living alone can be challenging and dangerous. As simple tasks become more difficult, the need for assistance will increase. Keep reading and learn the warning signs that show they need help.
- [How to SAFELY Stay Living at Home as You Age](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/how-to-safely-stay-living-at-home-as-you-age/) - Living at home as you age can seem like the ideal way to spend your golden years. You envision holiday meals shared with loved ones, not the dangers that aging in place can pose. Keep reading to find out how you can stay safely living at home as you age.
- [Mental Wellness: A Healthy Mindset: Modify Your Mind to Modify Your Mood](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/mental-wellness-a-healthy-mindset-modify-your-mind-to-modify-your-mood/) - Have you ever spent time really paying attention to your thoughts? There is a connection between what we spend time thinking about and how it makes us feel.
- [OutreachNC’s 2019 Book Club: The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2019-book-club-the-recovering-intoxication-and-its-aftermath/) - This month, we delve into the subject of “intoxication and addiction” with Leslie Jamison’s highly-praised memoir The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath. I was excited to read this book, particularly in light of the work I’ve been doing on the opioid epidemic.
- [Assignment OutreachNC: Interview a Veteran – Winners!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/assignment-onc/assignment-outreachnc-interview-a-veteran-winners/) - In celebration of Veterans Day (November 11) this year, we thought it would be a nice touch to host an Assignment OutreachNC essay/interview contest. We asked students between the ages of 5 and 18 to submit interviews of veterans within their families and/or communities.
- [Safe Havens: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in America’s Opioid Crisis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/opioid-epidemic-crisis/safe-havens-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-in-americas-opioid-crisis/) - The impact of the opioid crisis extends far beyond the individuals who use opioids and, oftentimes, other drugs. The crisis includes what can be considered collateral damage, impacting community resources including health care, public safety, and educational systems.
- [Ask the Expert: Different Dementia Types](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-different-dementia-types/) - Can you explain the different types of dementia diagnosis? My doctor said I have “mild cognitive impairment.” Is that the same as Alzheimer’s Disease?
- [Brain Health: Gratitude: The Science Behind the Gift of Thanksgiving](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-gratitude-the-science-behind-the-gift-of-thanksgiving/) - “Count your blessings.” This is an age-old adage, and yet perhaps more relevant than ever in an era of instant gratification where the next best thing is constantly at one’s fingertips – quite literally, with the development of online shopping and mobile devices.
- [Law Review: Part 2: Guardianship: A Remedy of Last Resort](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-part-2-guardianship-a-remedy-of-last-resort/) - Last month, we explored the circumstances that may cause an incompetency and guardianship lawsuit to be initiated against a Senior. The “stage had been set” for the culmination of the process...
- [Carolina Conversations: Sensory Performance With Gary Taylor Dance](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/carolina-conversations/carolina-conversations-sensory-performance-with-gary-taylor-dance/) - Everyone likes to have a place to belong: Athletes play on sports teams; children go to playgroups; college students convene for coffee. Adults join churches, clubs, and civic groups. We have friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter.
- [Cooking Simple: Pecan Pie Tart](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-pecan-pie-tart/) - This twist on the traditional pecan pie that everyone is familiar with features a flaky homemade crust and is made using a tart pan. There’s also a touch of bourbon in there because, hey, it’s a Southern thing!
- [Independent vs Assisted Living: How to Get Help with Essentials as You Age](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/independent-vs-assisted-living-how-to-get-help-with-essentials-as-you-age/) - Making the decision to move into an independent or assisted living community can be tough! You aren't sure which one will provide you with the care and assistance you need. Keep reading for a detailed look at these two types of communities and get the help you need today.
- [November 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1119_outreachnc-issuu
- [How to Hold onto Holiday Traditions After Grandma Moves to a Care Facility](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/how-to-hold-onto-holiday-traditions-after-grandma-moves-to-a-care-facility/) - Practicing holiday traditions in a care facility can come with several challenges. Your grandparent's condition can make some of the activities you used to do together difficult or impossible now. Keep reading for tips on how to keep your holiday traditions alive now your grandparents live in a care facility.
- [6 Tips for Communicating with Your Adult Children](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/6-tips-for-communicating-with-your-adult-children/) - Communicating with your adult children can make you feel like banging your head against a wall. Sometimes it feels like they just aren’t listening to you. Learn how to communicate and reconnect with your kids as adults in our latest article. Keep reading to learn more.
- [Health Coaching: Simplify Your Holiday Season](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/health-coaching-simplify-your-holiday-season/) - What comes to mind when you think of the word “celebration”? I think of special food, music, decorations, and even colors that are associated with the event. Of course, there is an activity planned to mark the important occasion, typically it is a social event.
- [Eat Right: Holiday Lights: Tips for a Lightened-Up Holiday Season](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/eat-right-holiday-lights-tips-for-a-lightened-up-holiday-season/) - This season, many people will receive a gift that is difficult to return – holiday weight gain. In fact, a 2017 research study in the Journal of Obesity found that a combination of changes in lifestyle causes the average American...
- [Brain Health: Happy Holidays: Preventing and Beating Holiday Blues](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/brain-health-happy-holidays-preventing-and-beating-holiday-blues/) - The winter holidays are some of the most magical times of the year and are also quite stressful – for more than the obvious reasons of to-dos, gift-buying, and busy schedules. While the holidays can be a time of great joy and excitement...
- [Law Review: 10 Reasons to Execute a Comprehensive Power of Attorney](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-10-reasons-to-execute-a-comprehensive-power-of-attorney/) - The benefits of a comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Let’s start our conversation and discussion by understanding some of the basic terminologies.
- [Generations: December 2019 – What’s a Holiday Tradition You Want to Keep Going?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-december-2019-whats-a-holiday-tradition-you-want-to-keep-going/) - Cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. They’re actually orange-scented breakfast rolls, and I love them. My kids are less enthusiastic, but I still make them with a hope-filled heart every year! – Amy, 44
- [The Harsh Realities of Growing Old Alone & How to Overcome Them](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/the-harsh-realities-of-growing-old-alone-how-to-overcome-them/) - Growing old alone wasn't what you had in mind, but now it's happening. Don't be caught by life's surprises as you age! A medical emergency could leave you helpless without proper planning. Keep reading for advice on how to prepare for the most common situations you might find yourself in.
- [How to Help a Grieving Parent When Their Spouse is Gone](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/how-to-help-a-grieving-parent/) - Your parent has lost the love of their life, and you don't know what to do to help. They keep to themselves, and you find them crying alone often. You're worried and don't know what to do. Keep reading for tips to help your mom or dad grieve their spouse.
- [December 2019 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2019-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1219_outreachnc-issuu
- [Ask the Expert: ‘Tis the Season to Give… Away?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-tis-the-season-to-give-away/) - My grandmother recently moved into a facility, and I have been helping my mom go through her belongings. There is so much stuff, and we just don’t know what to do with all of it.
- [The Way Forward: Hope and Healing in America’s Opioid Crisis](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/the-way-forward-hope-and-healing-in-americas-opioid-crisis/) - Editor’s Note: When I first began writing about the opioid crisis, the end seemed simple, though not easy. Rehab was obviously the route to go for overcoming addiction, and though I realized money could be a substantial barrier...
- [Dementia Shadowing: How to Cope with a Scared Spouse](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/dementia-shadowing/) - Is your spouse following you around everywhere you go after their dementia diagnosis? Do you feel like you're suffocating from the lack of personal space? Dementia shadowing is common. Keep reading to learn ways to minimize it and gain back some privacy.
- [Health Coaching: Goal Setting and Healthy Habits for the New Year](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/health-coaching-goal-setting-and-healthy-habits-for-the-new-year/) - Would you be surprised to know that according to an online blog*, the top five most popular New Year resolutions for 2019 included: “exercise to get in shape”, “diet to lose weight” and “eat healthier in general?”
- [Planning Ahead: Financial Future: 8 Intentional Questions to Ask for Retirement](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-financial-future-8-intentional-questions-to-ask-for-retirement/) - Have you ever heard the saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know?” What about, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you?” These pithy sayings remind us that there’s plenty we don’t know.
- [Cooking Simple: Hearty Soups and Stews](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/cooking-simple/cooking-simple-hearty-soups-and-stews/) - Wonton Soup: Ring in the Chinese New Year with this flavorful traditional soup! Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Servings: 50 wontons Ingredients for Wontons 50 – 60 wonton wrappers WONTON FILLING 7 oz lean ground pork 7 oz peeled prawns / shrimp , roughly chopped 1 tbsp ginger , finely grated (1.5” piece) 2 shallots / green onions , finely chopped (5 tbsp) 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine) 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp sesame oil
- [Aging Around the World: China](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/aging-around-the-world/aging-around-the-world-china/) - Twenty years ago, as a young woman and freshly-minted Peace Corps volunteer, I was likely, on a January morning, swathed in layers of clothing and clutching a hot cup of water to keep myself warm.
- [January 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2020-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0120_outreachnc-issuu
- [Ask the Expert: Seeking Support](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-seeking-support/) - My wife was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia last year. We have been managing fairly well, but we are not able to have conversations like we used to and I am having to do everything around the house now.
- [Generations: What Is One Thing You Couldn’t Live Without and Why?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-what-is-one-thing-you-couldnt-live-without-and-why/) - OutreachNC asked adults and children our January question. Share your answer on our Facebook page. My dog. She’s my best friend. She’s always happy to see me. – Bobby, 12
- [Chasing the Mediterranean Diet Across the World](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/chasing-the-mediterranean-diet-across-the-world/) - If you’re still wondering what a Mediterranean Diet is and try a Google search, you’ll be inundated with such a variety of recipes that you might wind up still wondering what the term really means.
- [2020 Assignment ONC – Pet Pics](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/assignment-onc/2020-assignment-onc-pet-pics/) - 2020 Assignment ONC – Pet Pics
- [2020 Assignment ONC – Interview a Veteran](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/assignment-onc/2020-assignment-onc-interview-a-veteran/) - 2020 Assignment ONC – Interview a Veteran
- [Elderly Parents and Pets: Helpful or Dangerous?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/elderly-parents-and-pets-helpful-or-dangerous/) - Your parent's house tends to smell like urine and feces when you visit. Their pet looks a little thin, and the water bowl is often empty. Should you start the conversation about re-homing their pet? Keep reading for advice about elderly parents and pets.
- [How to Get Help as an Elder Orphan](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/how-to-get-help-as-an-elder-orphan/) - Are you finding it difficult to get help as an elder orphan? Are you worried about who will help you in the event of a medical emergency? Keep reading to learn how to plan for your future aging alone and discover ways to build a buddy system.
- [Traveling with Dementia: 8 Tips to Make Travel Less Stressful](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/traveling-with-dementia-8-tips-to-make-travel-less-stressful/) - Is traveling with dementia safe for your loved one? You want to visit family and friends, but the safety of your loved one comes first. Keep reading to find out how you can know if it's ok to travel and get 8 tips to make it less stressful.
- [Dementia and Relationships: How to Keep the Grandkids Coming Over](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/dementia-and-relationships-how-to-keep-the-grandkids-coming-over/) - Balancing dementia and relationships with family members can be hard — especially when young kids are involved. Keep reading to learn 8 ways that you can help your grandkids maintain their relationship with Grandma now that she has dementia.
- [OutreachNC’s 2020 Book Club: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2020-book-club-eleanor-oliphant-is-completely-fine/) - Our first book of the year proved to be a gem. Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine was an utter surprise to all of us over at the ONC cottage. We didn’t know what to expect other than hearing (from countless sources) that the book is witty, sarcastic, and heartfelt.
- [Physical Therapy: Vertigo](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/physical-therapy-vertigo/) - Do you or a loved one have vertigo? Do you want to feel better WITHOUT medicines or surgery? If you answered “YES” then keep reading!
- [Heart Health: Taking Heart: Better Care for Heart Failure](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/heart-health-taking-heart-better-care-for-heart-failure/) - Heart failure impacts the lives of more than 5 million Americans. Many people who have the disease experience various challenges managing it, which increases their likelihood of experiencing a health crisis and potential hospitalization.
- [Teaming up for Wellness](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/teaming-up-for-wellness/) - Each year, many of us travel to our doctor’s office for our annual checkup. We expect the usual suspects: blood work, heart exam, lung exam, head & neck exam and assorted screenings to include colonoscopies and mammograms.
- [Law Review: Power of Attorney, Guardian & Executor: Which Hat Are You Wearing?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/law-review/law-review-power-of-attorney-guardian-executor-which-hat-are-you-wearing/) - A few months ago, I received a message from a reader who had a special request. The reader wanted me to explain the differences among a power of attorney, Guardian, and Executor.
- [Ask the Expert: Upgrading Your Calendar](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-upgrading-your-calendar/) - I usually get a nice wall calendar for my mother each year in December and help transfer over important dates when I’m there to visit. This year, I didn’t because I knew it was too much for her.
- [Generations-What’s the Key to Your Heart?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations-whats-the-key-to-your-heart/) - OutreachNC asked adults and children our February question. Share your answer on our Facebook page. Connection. Those lingering, hours-long conversations, when the rest of the world stands still and you’re completely in that moment. – Amy, 44
- [Thinking Big: About Parkinson’s Disease](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/thinking-big-about-parkinsons-disease/) - Larry Michael was trying to remember something and, when it suddenly came back to him, he snapped his fingers. It doesn’t sound remarkable until you know that Michael was only in his first three weeks of a specific exercise...
- [How to Convince Your Aging Parent to Declutter Their House](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/how-to-convince-your-aging-parent-to-declutter-their-house/) - Does your mom or dad need to downsize and part with some of their possessions? Learn how to convince your aging parent to declutter their house in 7 simple steps, and learn what to do when nothing you say works.
- [How to Combat Isolation as an Elder Orphan](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/how-to-combat-isolation-as-an-elder-orphan/) - Aging alone without help from a spouse or children is scary. What are you going to do if something happens to you and you get hurt and need help? Learn how to combat isolation as an elder orphan by creating a support system...
- [February 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2020-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0220_outreachnc_issuu
- [Life After Loss: How to Reconnect with the World After Losing a Spouse](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/life-after-loss-how-to-reconnect-with-the-world-after-losing-a-spouse/) - Losing a spouse is one of the hardest things you'll ever experience. Life after loss might feel empty, and you're struggling to find your purpose now they're gone. Keep reading to learn how to reconnect with the world after losing a spouse.
- [6 Tips to Get Your Parent with Dementia out of the Driver’s Seat](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/6-tips-to-get-your-parent-with-dementia-out-of-the-drivers-seat/) - Are you afraid your parent is going to get hurt because dementia is making it unsafe for her to drive? Keep reading to find out how to know when you need to take the keys, and for 6 tips to get her to stop driving.
- [Veterans Corner: Leaving a Legacy](https://agingoutreachservices.com/magazine-extras/aging-around-the-world/veterans-corner-leaving-a-legacy/) - As one of the highest-scoring countries in the world for many markers of living well, the experience of aging in France is an example of how the aging process and experience is affected by resources, infrastructure and cultural emphasis of...
- [How to Talk to Your Spouse About Retirement Planning](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-about-retirement-planning/) - Do you want to talk to your spouse about retirement, but you aren't sure how to start the conversation? Or maybe you have tried to talk to them, but it never went anywhere? Keep reading some helpful tips to get the conversation started and start planning for your future.
- [Body Health: The Intentional Living Checklist: Resolutions for Living Your Best Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/body-health-the-intentional-living-checklist-resolutions-for-living-your-best-life/) - Now that we’re a few months into the new year, it’s a great time to check in on those resolutions we made back when the proverbial ball dropped and we committed to making 2020 our best year ever.
- [OutreachNC’s 2020 Book Club – Gilead](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/outreachncs-2020-book-club-gilead/) - Our second book of 2020 is truly inspiring. It was, for many of us, a slow read. Robinson’s novel, a letter from a pastor reaching the end of life to his young son, doesn’t have the pacing of a thriller or the page-turning structure of a romance, and for that we are grateful.
- [Generations](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/generations/generations/) - OutreachNC asked adults and children our March question. Share your answer on our Facebook page.
- [March 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2020-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0320_outreachnc-issuu
- [Ask the Expert: Aging in Place](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-aging-in-place/) - My 81-year-old aunt is moving to the area to live closer to my family. Her plan is to purchase a small condo on one of the golf courses and remain there as she ages.
- [Body Health: Pain Management: Understanding Opioid Medication for Acute and Chronic Pain](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/body-health-pain-management-understanding-opioid-medication-for-acute-and-chronic-pain/) - Last year, OutreachNC Magazine published a four-part series exploring the opioid crisis from many different perspectives including how it affects communities, families, and individuals. We reached out to Pinehurst Surgical’s Dr. Lynn Fraser...
- [Telehealth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/telehealth/) - Telehealth is defined by the American Hospital Association as the ability to connect “patients to vital health care services through videoconferencing, remote monitoring, electronic consults and wireless communications.”
- [Veterans Corner: Health Conditions](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/veterans-corner-health-conditions/) - The Veterans Administration considers some health conditions and diseases to be “presumptive conditions.” In other words, these issues did not result from a specific injury during active service but result from exposure...
- [Health Coaching: Energy-Boosting Foods: The Low-Tech Way to Feel Your Best](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/health-coaching-energy-boosting-foods-the-low-tech-way-to-feel-your-best/) - Ever feel like you hit a slump everyday around 3pm? Maybe you start dozing off while watching TV or suddenly have a wave of fatigue while out running errands. You may notice you have a hard time maintaining motivation to get to the evening exercise class. What are we missing in all of these situations?
- [Ask the Expert: Fall Detection](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-fall-detection/) - My mother is 76 years old, lives alone in her home, and is still very independent. I have attempted to get her to wear an emergency alert pendant, in the event she has a fall and is not able to reach her phone to call for help.
- [What We Need to Remember About Alzheimer’s & Dementia](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/what-we-need-to-remember-about-alzheimers-dementia/) - “People are so afraid of getting this diagnosis,” says the attractive young RN. “There’s been such a terrible stigma put on it. When you get a diagnosis of cancer, you can treat it. You can beat it. But you can’t beat Alzheimer’s.
- [Planning Ahead: Battle of the Sexes: 3 Areas Men and Women Differ Financially](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/planning-ahead/planning-ahead-battle-of-the-sexes-3-areas-men-and-women-differ-financially/) - Of all the certainties that exist in creation, perhaps none is more certain than this: men and women are different. Opinions, experiences, and research all conclude that men and women are indeed different.
- [Home Health: Safe at Home: Follow These Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Falls](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/general-health/home-health-safe-at-home-follow-these-tips-to-reduce-your-risk-of-falls/) - Most people assume retirement is full of vacations, time for hobbies, and a home near the coast, but for many, the reality of retirement is quite different.
- [May 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/introducing-the-new-outreachnc-newsletter/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0520_outreachnc-newsletter_final
- [April 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2020-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0420_outreachnc-issuu
- [How to Utilize Care Managers When You Don’t Have Family Support](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/utilize-care-managers-without-family-support/) - Are you over the age of 50? Do you live alone without the support of family members or close friends nearby? Keep reading to learn how to utilize a Care Manager as your backup plan when you're living alone without family support.
- [5 Ways to Support a Family Caregiver](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/support-a-family-caregiver/) - What can you do to help your brother take care of your aging mom when he stops taking care of himself? Keep reading to find out.
- [How to Communicate Boundaries with Adult Children](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/boundaries-with-adult-children/) - It's been three weeks since you left the hospital, and you're ready for your daughter to go home. How do you tell her? Keep reading to find out...
- [6 Healthy Habits to Stay Fit Over 50](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/stay-fit-over-50/) - Do you hate to exercise or participate in physical activities, even though you know you should? Keep reading for 6 healthy habits to stay fit over 50...
- [OutreachNC June 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/june-2020-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0620_outreachnc-newsletter_final
- [How to Build an Alzheimer Care Plan in 5 Steps](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/alzheimer-care-plans/) - Was your parent just diagnosed with Alzheimer's, or perhaps you've known for a while but still feel overwhelmed and alone. With our checklist, we hope to guide you on a better path of understanding how you can help your loved one
- [6 Tips for Talking with Aging Parents About Physical and Mental Decline](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/tips-for-talking-with-aging-parents/) - Are you worried about your parent's health and safety, but you don't know how to bring it up? Keep reading for 6 tips for talking with an aging parent.
- [What is Aging Life Care?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/what-is-aging-life-care/) - Aging Life Care is provided by professionals who have received specialized training to help you with all aspects of aging. Keep reading to learn more.
- [5 Tips to Help Older Adults Avoid Timeshare Scams](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/avoid-timeshare-scams/) - Has your Dad become a victim of a timeshare scam? Keep reading to learn 5 tips to help him get rid of his timeshare and avoid future scams.
- [8 Ways to Prepare Your Executor](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/prepare-your-executor/) - Click to find out what qualities a person should have to be an Executor of Estate and learn 8 ways to prepare your Executor for when the time comes.
- [Advance Care Plan Steps — 6 Essentials You Can’t Skip](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/advance-care-plan-steps/) - As we age, it's important that we take the time to create a customized Care Plan for our future needs. Click to learn the advance care plan steps you need to take...
- [How to Build a Life Plan with Your Spouse](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/build-a-life-plan/) - Learn how to start a conversation about your future with your spouse and get a life planning guide to help you build your life plan. Get it now...
- [Updating Your Power of Attorney: 5 Essentials You Should Consider](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/updating-your-power-of-attorney/) - Are you worried about your current power of attorney? Or maybe you aren't sure how to pick the perfect person? Read more to find out how.
- [What Is an Aging Life Care Manager and Do I Even Need One?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/what-is-an-aging-life-care-manager/) - Are you struggling to do simple daily tasks such as cooking or cleaning? Are you unable to drive and missing doctor appointments because there's no one around that can drive you? Keep reading to find out how our Aging Life Care Managers can help.
- [Assisted Living vs Memory Care: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-planning/assisted-living-vs-memory-care/) - Learn about the differences in senior care communities and help you decide which is best for you. Read our step-by-step guide here.
- [11 Hobbies for Seniors: The Ultimate Guide](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/hobbies-for-seniors/) - Learn about popular hobbies and their benefits for seniors entering retirement with our ultimate guide.
- [12 Simple Tips for Those With Parkinson’s Disease to Reduce Falls at Home](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/reduce-falls-at-home/) - Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? Do you worry about tripping or falling? Click to learn 12 simple tips to reduce falls at home…
- [8 Tips to Becoming a Better Caregiver for Elderly Parents](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/becoming-a-better-caregiver-for-elderly-parents/) - Taking care of your elderly parent will be easier after reading our eight tips on becoming a better caregiver
- [How Does Adult Day Care Help Families?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/adult-day-care/) - Learn how adult day care can make you a better caregiver and improve your senior's mood
- [OutreachNC July 2020 Edition](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/outreachnc-july-2020-edition/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0720_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [OutreachNC August 2020](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/outreachnc-august-2020/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0820_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [OutreachNC September 2020](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/outreachnc-september-2020/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0920_outreachnc-newsletter-issuu
- [OutreachNC October 2020](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/outreachnc-october-2020/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1020_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [7 Healthy Aging Myths](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/healthy-aging-myths/) - As we all work toward better health, one of the challenges is sifting through the sometimes competing ideas of what ‘healthy’ actually means. There are a lot of contradiction and misinformation, which can make for confusion about how to go about achieving optimum health. Up-to-date knowledge can help us all make better choices about our health and futures.
- [November OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1120_20outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Brain Health: Neurologist vs. Neuropsychologist](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/brain-health-neurologist-vs-neuropsychologist/) - Are you confused about the differences between a neurologist and neuropsychologist? Read more to learn about what each profession does and why it matters.
- [ONC Book Review: The Secret Diary...](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/book-review-secret-diary/) - Read our review of The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old and Hendrik's thoughts on aging, assisted living, death and how to still enjoy life when options seem limited and the future is definitely uncertain.
- [December 2020 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2020-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1220_outreachnc-newsletter-issuu
- [January 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0121_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Care Managers vs. Case Managers: Understanding Differences and Duties](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/care-vs-case-managers/) - Understanding the difference between case management and care management is crucial for receiving the best care and support possible.
- [ONC Book Club: Growing Young](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/onc-book-club-growing-young/) - We heard about Marta Zaraska’s book, Growing Young, several months ago and were intrigued. The subtitle, How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100, sealed the deal: we snatched a copy up and began reading.
- [February 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0221_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Health & Wellness: What is Concierge Medicine?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/concierge-medicine/) - Learn about what concierge medicine is, how much it costs and why it might be a great option for your health needs.
- [Financial Fitness: Top 3 Money Management Tips from an Expert](https://agingoutreachservices.com/financial-fitness/financial-fitness-money-management-tips/) - Learn the top tips from a money management expert for simplifying and organizing finances.
- [March 2021 Newsletter](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2021-newsletter/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0321_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Coming Attractions: 5 New Films for 2021](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/coming-attractions/) - A review of Anthony Hopkin's new role in The Father as well as 5 new movies for 2021.
- [Exercise Snacking: How Small Chunks of Movement Add Up to Better Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/exercise-snacking/) - Learn how to incorporate exercise snacks into your day for better health and wellness.
- [April 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0421_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Create an All-Star Financial Team](https://agingoutreachservices.com/financial-fitness/all-star-financial-team/) - Having a strong financial team means fewer worries and mistakes, and a great team helps make your financial future is truly bright. Learn who you need to create an all-star financial team.
- [ONC Book Club: Evvie Drake Starts Over](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/book-reviews/onc-book-club-evvie-drake-starts-over/) - ONC Book Club reviews Linda Holmes' bestseller: Evvie Drake Starts Over.
- [May 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/may-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0521_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu_d52a759a95bb35
- [Caregiving: Top 4 Myths of Caregiver Cost](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/caregiving-top-4-myths-of-caregiver-cost/) - Learn about the top myths regarding caregiving and how to plan for the best care possible.
- [June 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0621_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Power Up: Your Personal Protein Plan for 50+](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/power-up-your-personal-protein-plan-for-50/) - Learn how much protein you need and how to add more to your diet to achieve better health and wellness.
- [Men’s Health Month: Tips for Managing Mental Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/mens-health-month-tips-for-managing-mental-health/) - With June serving as Men's Health Month we take a look at 5 Tips for Improving Mental Health, often overlooked among men but important for overall health!
- [July 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0721_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Facts on Aging: Take the Quiz!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/facts-on-aging-take-the-quiz/) - If you haven't taken the Facts on Aging Quiz, now is your chance. Learn more about the quiz and where to take it.
- [Eye Health: What is a Cataract?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/eye-health/eye-health-cataract/) - What exactly is a cataract? Carolina Eye Associates explains and helps us learn how to get the best treatment possible for eye health.
- [August 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0821_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Financial Fitness: Currencies of True Wealth](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/financial-fitness-currencies/) - Nathan Cherry explores the concept of wealth and currency from unusual, thought-provoking perspectives we can all utilize in everyday life.
- [September 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0921_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [October 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1021_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Can the Experience of Awe Boost Health?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/can-the-experience-of-awe-boost-health/) - Learn more about how awe affects our physical and mental health and actually take an awe-inspired quiz.
- [Financial Fitness: The Currency of Self-Control](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/financial-fitness-the-currency-of-self-control/) - Financial advisor Nathan Cherry explains the link between financial wealth and freedom and the concept of self-control. Learn more about the impact of daily decisions and self-discipline in creating wealth.
- [November 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1121_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Better Boundaries for Stress-Free Holidays](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/better-boundaries-for-stress-free-holidays/) - Setting healthy boundaries means better holidays...for everyone! Learn more about 5 boundaries you can set today for the upcoming holiday season.
- [Financial Fitness: The Currency of Patience](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/financial-fitness-the-currency-of-patience/) - Learn how the commodity of patience matters for building wealth in a world of Prime shipping and On Demand viewing.
- [December 2021 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2021-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1221_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Healthy Holidays: What You Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/2021-flu-vaccine/) - Learn more about the 2021-2022 flu vaccine including updates and changes that may impact you!
- [Creating Comprehensive Wellness in 2022](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/creating-comprehensive-wellness-in-2022/) - What are the 8 elements of wellness, and how can we use them to create healthier and happier lives for 2022?
- [January 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0122_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Planning Ahead: An Emergency Checklist for 2022](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/emergency-checklist-for-2022/) - Use Mia Lorenz' annual checklist to keep your documents and household up-to-date in case of emergency and for peace of mind.
- [February 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0222_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Traumatic Brain Injury and Falls: Keeping Loved Ones Safe](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/traumatic-brain-injury-and-falls/) - Learn more about how to prevent falls and possible traumatic brain injury in older adults. Keep loved ones and yourself safe.
- [March 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0322_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [Financial Fitness: The Currency of Contentment](https://agingoutreachservices.com/financial-fitness/financial-fitness-the-currency-of-contentment/) - Read local financial expert Nathan Cherry's words on how the currency of contentment builds our financial wellbeing.
- [April 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/april-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0422_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [3 Habits of Cognitive SuperAgers: Keeping Your Mind Sharp as You Age](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/3-habits-of-superagers/) - Learn how SuperAgers keep their brains healthy with three simple habits.
- [May 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0522_outreachnc-newsletter-issuu
- [Feline Friends: Why Cats Make Great Pets for Seniors](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/feline-friends/) - Learn why cats are great pets for seniors and how to go about adopting a feline friend.
- [June 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0622_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [July 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0722_outreachnc-newsletter-issuu
- [August 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0822_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [September 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0922_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [5 Signs You May Need In-Home Care](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/5-signs-in-home-care/) - Here are 5 signs your loved one may need in-home care due.
- [October 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1022_outreachnc-newsletter_issuu
- [5 Tips for Stress-Free Caregiving this Holiday Season](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/stressfreecaregiving/) - Being a caregiver can be stress, especially during the holidays. Use these 5 tips for a stress free holidays season!
- [November 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1122_outreachnc_newsletter_final_issuu
- [December 2022 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/december-2022-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1222_outreachnc_newsletter_issuu
- [January 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0123_outreachnc_newsletter_final
- [National Caregiving Day: 10 Inspiring Quotes](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/caregiving-10-quotes/) - Here are 10 inspirational quotes to celebrate and appreciate the caregivers in our lives.
- [February 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0223_outreachnc_newsletter_issuu
- [March 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0323_outreachnc_newsletter_final
- [Ask the Expert: 5 Tips for Downsizing with Ease](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/downsizing-with-ease/) - Make the most of downsizing with expert tips to avoid stress and downsize with ease.
- [April 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0423_outreachnc_newsletter_final
- [Activities of Daily Living: What are they, and why do they matter?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/adl/) - Learn what ADLs (activities of daly living) mean, how they're assessed and why they matter in the care of a loved one.
- [May 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/my-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0523_outreachnc_newsletter_v4?fr=sNjk5ZjgzNTk3OA
- [Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/medicare-vs-medicaid/) - Explore the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and who is eligible for each program.
- [June 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0623_outreachnc_newsletter_v2?fr=sNTNmODgzNTk3OA
- [Understanding Long Term Care](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-care/longtermcare/) - What is Long Term Care and what do you need to know to create a plan for your healthiest and best retirement life?
- [July 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0723_outreachnc_newsletter_v2?fr=xKAE9_4x0xA
- [August 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0823_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
- [Understanding Long-Term Care: Custodial Care vs. Skilled Care](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/custodial-care-vs-skilled-care/) - Understand what custodial care and skilled care are and why it matters for health, wellness and aging.
- [September 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0923_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
- [October 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1023_outreachnc_newsletter_v3?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
- [November 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1123_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
- [December 2023 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2023-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1223_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
- [January 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0124_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sODU3NTY5ODM1OTM
- [On the Move: 5 Tips for Adapting to Changes in Mobility](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/5-tips-adapting-mobility/) - Learn how to adapt to changes in mobility to keep you moving, engaged and independent for overall health and well-being.
- [February 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0224_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sOTM3YjY5ODM1OTM
- [Embracing Wholeness: The 8th Stage of Life](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/embracing-wholeness-the-8th-stage-of-life/) - The last and final stage of life can lead to either integrity or despair. With reflection and self-awareness, we can develop wisdom during this final stage and feel at peace with the decades before and still on the horizon.
- [March 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0324_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sODRjYzcxNTY4ODI
- [Tech Savvy Seniors: Exploring the Latest Smart Technology](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/tech-savvy-seniors-exploring-the-latest-smart-technology/) - New smart technology is making aging easier, safer and more comfortable for seniors. Learn about the latest technology and how it can help you age with success.
- [April 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0424_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sMzY1YzcyNDMwNTQ
- [May 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0524_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_9TMVA
- [June 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0624_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sOTUyOTc0NTQ3MzM
- [July 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0724_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_9VwCw
- [August 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0824_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sYTM2YTc2NTU1MzY
- [New Podcast: All Things Aging!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/all-things-aging-podcast/) - Announcing our new podcast and YouTube Channel: All Things Aging, where we explore everything related to aging well.
- [All Things Aging: When Parents Move to Town](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/all-things-aging-when-parents-move-to-town/) - All Things Aging podcast explores the benefits and challenges that arise when parents move closer to their adult children.
- [Supercharge Your Health: 10 Superfoods for Seniors](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/10-superfoods-for-seniors/) - Learn about 10 superfoods to supercharge your health as you age. Ten superfoods beneficial for promoting overall health, immunity, and cognitive function.
- [September 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/september-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0924_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=sYmYyNTc2NTU1MzY
- [October 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/october-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1024_outreachnc_newsletter_v3?fr=xKAE9_9SWwg
- [All Things Aging: Understanding Long Term Care Insurance](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/all-things-aging-understanding-long-term-care-insurance/) - Learn about long-term care insurance including what it is, how much it costs and how you can use this valuable resource. In the latest All Things Aging podcast episode, we explore long-term care insurance including what it is, what it covers and tips and tricks for making the most of this important resource.
- [November 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1124_outreachnc_newsletter_v2?fr=sMDBmNzc5NTAxOTk
- [Walking Your Way to Better Health: A Beginner’s Guide for Seniors](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/walking-your-way-to-better-health-a-beginners-guide-for-seniors/) - Learn how walking benefits overall health and wellness and 5 tips for creating a healthy, sustainable walking plan for yourself!
- [December 2024 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2024-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/1224_outreachnc_newsletter_final?fr=xKAE9_0RstA
- [All Things Aging: Financial Caregiving](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/all-things-aging-financial-caregiving/) - Learn what financial caregiving is and how it affects aging. Learn what financial caregiving is, it's role in aging and how to make the most of this support.
- [January 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0125_outreachnc_newsletter_v3?fr=sNTU5NzgxNjMwODA
- [Crafting a Healthier Life: The Role of Hobbies in Senior Wellness](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/hobbiesseniorwellness/) - Learn more about how hobbies improve quality of life for seniors as well celebrate National Hobby Month this January.
- [February 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0225_outreachnc
- [March 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/march_2025_outreachnc?fr=sOTRmYzgzMjY1Nzc
- [April 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/april-2024-outreachnc-2/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/april_2025_outreachnc
- [Money-Savvy Seniors: Top 5 Books for a Secure and Satisfying Retirement](https://agingoutreachservices.com/financial-fitness/money-savvy-seniors-top-5-books-for-a-secure-and-satisfying-retirement/) - Here are five excellent books—two timeless classics, two contemporary standouts, and one lesser-known gem—each offering essential wisdom on financial fitness for seniors.
- [May 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/may-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/0525_outreachnc_newsletter?fr=sMjAyNzg1NDA0NDg
- [Travel Tips for Seniors: Planning Comfortable, Safe Adventures](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-lifestyle/travel-tips-for-seniors-planning-comfortable-safe-adventures/) - Travel tips for seniors to plan comfortable, safe adventures.
- [June 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/june-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/june_2025_outreachnc?fr=sMWYyMDg2MjgxNjY
- [July 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/july-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/july_2025_outreachnc?fr=sYzYwZDg2ODcwNTA
- [World Brain Day: Aging and Brain Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/world-brain-day-aging-and-brain-health/) - Safeguard brain vitality; thrive after 50 with healthy, proactive brain health habits. Safeguard brain vitality; thrive with proactive, healthy brain habits.
- [August 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/august-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/august_2025_outreachnc?fr=sZTI2NDg3NDEwMTc
- [5 Ways Seniors Thrive with Part-Time Jobs](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/5-ways-seniors-thrive-with-part-time-jobs/) - Discover the financial, social, and health benefits of working part-time after retirement to stay active, connected, and fulfilled.
- [Sleep Tips for Seniors: Rest Better, Age Healthier](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/healthysleep/) - Better sleep supports senior health and independence. Discover common challenges, health risks, and simple tips to improve rest as we age. Quality sleep is essential for seniors’ health. Learn why aging affects rest, the risks of poor sleep, and simple tips to improve it.
- [September 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/september-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/september_2025_outreachnc?fr=sZWQ0YTg4MDA2ODY
- [Smarter Brain Stimulation Offers New Hope for Parkinson’s Patients](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/adbsparkinsons/) - Adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) gives smarter, real-time relief for Parkinson’s with fewer side effects.
- [](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/8892/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/october_2025_outreachnc_?fr=sMTQ0MTg4NDU3NTY
- [Stay Steady This Fall: Simple Steps to Prevent Falls](https://agingoutreachservices.com/advice/health-wellness/steps-prevent-falls/) - Take simple steps to prevent falls this season. Stay steady, safe, and confident with easy fall prevention tips for older adults.
- [When Politics Come to Dinner: Finding Common Ground](https://agingoutreachservices.com/life/holiday-peace/) - This season, peace begins at the table. Discover practical ways to stay calm, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters—connection over contention.
- [November 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/november-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/november_2025_outreachnc?fr=sYWUwODg5MTYxOTY
- [December 2025 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/december-2025-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/december_2025_outreachnc?fr=sNmE2NTg5NzQ0Mzg
- [The Power of Purpose in Aging](https://agingoutreachservices.com/aging-outreach-services/purpose-aging-wellbeing/) - Discover how a sense of purpose supports longevity, resilience, and overall wellbeing in older adults—and why meaning is emerging as a key factor in aging well.
- [January 2026 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/january-2026-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/january_2026_outreachnc
- [February 2026 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/february-2026-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/february_2026_outreachnc
- [New Research: Sleep and Heart Health](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/sleep-and-heart-health/) - Learn how sleep timing affects heart health as you age. New research shows why bedtime matters — and simple ways to support a healthier heart.
- [Can Brain Training Delay Dementia? Hope or Hype?](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health/brain-health/brain-training-and-dementia/) - Brain training and dementia research shows cognitive exercises can improve specific thinking skills, but they do not prevent dementia on their own.
- [March 2026 OutreachNC](https://agingoutreachservices.com/outreachnc/march-2026-outreachnc/) - https://issuu.com/outreachnc/docs/march_2026_outreachnc?fr=sYjQzZDkwODc1NjI

## Pages

- [Aging Outreach Services – a Full-Service Elder Care Firm in North Carolina](https://agingoutreachservices.com/) - Aging Outreach Services - #1 Resource for Senior Care in Moore County NC. We assist you and your loved ones through the many challenges of aging. Call (910) 692-0683.
- [Health & Disability Care Management](https://agingoutreachservices.com/health-and-disability-care-management/) - Aging Outreach Services - Learn how Aging Life Care Professionals help older adults and families manage health challenges, disabilities, dementia, medical appointments, home health services, hospice care, and healthcare coordination.
- [Senior Housing Care Planning](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-housing-and-residential-care-planning/) - Aging Outreach Services - Learn how Aging Life Care Professionals help older adults and families evaluate senior housing options, aging in place, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and residential care planning.
- [Financial Care Management](https://agingoutreachservices.com/financial-care-management-for-older-adults/) - Aging Outreach Services - Learn how Aging Life Care Professionals help older adults and families navigate bill paying oversight, Medicare, Medicaid, insurance claims, benefits programs, Powers of Attorney, and long-term care planning
- [Working With An Aging Life Care Professional](https://agingoutreachservices.com/working-with-an-aging-life-care-professional/) - Aging Outreach Services - Learn how an Aging Life Care Professional® helps older adults and families navigate caregiving, care planning, advocacy, healthcare coordination, and aging-related challenges with confidence.
- [Care Seeker Landing Page](https://agingoutreachservices.com/care-seekers-lp/) - Get Trusted Senior Care Guidance from Experienced NC Senior Care Management Professionals - We help families navigate aging, care options, and next steps. Call Aging Outreach for Support Today @ (910) 692-0683
- [Contact Us](https://agingoutreachservices.com/contact-aging-outreach-services/) - Need guidance for an aging loved one? Contact Aging Outreach Services for expert senior care management, caregiver referrals, and personalized aging support throughout North Carolina.
- [Support Groups](https://agingoutreachservices.com/resources/alzheimers-support-groups/) - Sandhills Area Support Groups There are a number of support groups available across the region, please contact Aging Outreach Services at info@AOSNC.com for more information on the available support groups in your area. You are advised to call to confirm the meeting date and time. AOS Care Management We Can Help! If you are looking
- [Senior Care Management](https://agingoutreachservices.com/senior-services/senior-care-management/) - Aging Outreach Services - Top Choice for Senior Care Management in Moore County and Throughout South Central North Carolina. Call (910) 692-0683 for more info.
- [Events](https://agingoutreachservices.com/resources/events/) - Call Bridgett Sampson at 910-692-7376 for more information. 910.692.0683 | www.AOSNC.com We encourage you to celebrate with us by reading our winning article: “Arthritis & Pain: How Physical Therapy Can Help.” from our November 2023 issue. Click Here to READ the article from OutreachNC – November 2023
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- [Elder Care Services from AOS](https://agingoutreachservices.com/elder-care-senior-care-services/) - Elder Care Services “As advocates for older adults, it is our mission to ensure they have true quality of life. This passion is what drives all of the services that AOS provides. It is extremely rewarding to help a client with small daily needs as well as life-changing decisions—in routine and in crisis. Our services
- [In-Home Care, Trusted Caregivers in North Carolina](https://agingoutreachservices.com/in-home-care-caregivers/) - Aging Outreach Services (AOS) is your source for trusted in-home care from private-duty caregivers through the only accredited at-home caregiver registry in North Carolina. If you or a loved one in the Raleigh, Sanford, or Southern Pines areas are in need of in-home nursing, dementia care, help around the house, companionship, or any other at-home
- [FAQ](https://agingoutreachservices.com/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions “As advocates for older adults, it is our mission to ensure they have true quality of life. This passion is what drives all of the services that AOS provides. It is extremely rewarding to help a client with small daily needs as well as life-changing decisions—in routine and in crisis. Our services
- [Caregiver Opportunities](https://agingoutreachservices.com/contact-aging-outreach-services/caregiver-opportunities/) - Caregiver Opportunities Are you a caregiver interested in joining our registry? Email us your resume today. Are you a Private-Duty Caregiver? As the first accredited caregiver registry in North Carolina, we represent the highest quality of caregivers. We can help you market your skills! Visit www.CaregiverNC.com to start your caregiver profile! OR Submit your resume to
- [Thank You!](https://agingoutreachservices.com/contact-aging-outreach-services/thank-you/) - We are proud you have chosen Aging Outreach Services for your Full-Service Elder Care needs. Are you in need of immediate assistance? Please call us at 855-590-7673. We look forward to speaking with you! Thank you,Aging Outreach Services
- [I Am A Caregiver](https://agingoutreachservices.com/contact-aging-outreach-services/client-forms/caregiver/) - Model for Home Care Successful Caregiver
- [Helpful Web Resources](https://agingoutreachservices.com/resources/helpful-web-resources/) - Web Resources Please utilize some of the web sites we have listed below that cover all aspects of aging and senior care. Wherever you are, this information can be helpful to you or your aging parents. Web Resources AARP Aging Life Care Association Aging With Dignity Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Alliance of NC Caring Connections Caring
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