Events
We are excited to share opportunities for you to attend educational seminars,
exercise classes, community events, and much more!
Best of the Pines 2021
Aging Outreach Services - Home Health Service
Thank you for your nomination.
Now we need your VOTE!
Voting will be open July 12 - July 30
bestofthepines.com
We are requesting your vote for Home Health Service.
It's our honor to advocate for older adults and help families age with success. Thank you for trusting us since 1999.
The Top 3 finalists will be announced to The Pilot readers in September.
Caregiver Support Group
August 3 | 11:00 a.m. [Meets monthly on the first Tuesday]
Fox Hollow Senior Living Community
190 Fox Hollow Rd | Pinehurst
This support group is open to anyone in a caregiver role, including family and professional caregivers. All information is confidential within a support group.
Angela Boles with AOS Care Management facilitates this monthly caregiver support group. She is devoted to providing the necessary tools and resources needed to accommodate the individual needs of each caregiver. If you are not available to participate and you need to talk or share concern, give Angela at call; 9100.692.0683.
Want more information? Contact Robin Hutchings with Fox Hollow at rhutchings@5ssl.com | 910.695.0011.
Bake Sale
August 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Moore County Senior Enrichment Center
8040 US Hwy 15-501 | West End
The Moore County Senior Enrichment Center annual Bake Sale fundraiser is back!
Drop by August 5 between 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. to purchase cakes, pies, brownies, cupcakes, lemon bars, cookies and other tasty treats!
Funds raised for this event support The Department of Aging’s “Respite Care” Program.
Free Online Dementia Seminar
Q&A: Benefits of physical, occupational & speech therapy for people living with dementia
Tuesday, August 10 | 10:00 a.m.
Register for this FREE zoom event online at:
DementiaNC.org/AugAsktheExperts
Join Dementia Alliance as Latoya Galberth discusses the benefits of physical, occupational, and speech therapy for people living with dementia.
Latoya will explore:
• common forms of dementia and ways therapy can promote independence and safety, decreasing caregiver burden
• benefits of therapist-led home assessments to reduce dementia-related behaviors
• individualized training for caregivers
• answer your questions
Sandhills 60 Strong Contest!
We are looking for 12 folks between 60-69 who are strong in mind, body and spirit to appear as "pin ups" on our Sandhills 60 Strong calendar.
Submission Deadline: August 16.
Send your nominations to http://sandhills60strong.com/
Are you 60 STRONG?
We are looking for 12 folks between 60-69 who are strong in mind, body and spirit to appear as "pin ups" on our Sandhills 60 Strong calendar. Maybe they’ve achieved remarkable levels of fitness or devoted their life to helping others. Perhaps they’re fighting a chronic condition. Think about family members and friends in their 60s who inspire you.
Know someone? Nominate them here: http://sandhills60strong.com/
Sandhills 60 Strong is sponsored by Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Inc.
All proceeds from the calendars benefit the Enrichment Center of Lee County and Moore Free & Charitable Clinic.
FREE Online Dementia Seminar
Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Activities & Dementia
August 17 | 6:00 p.m.
Do you struggle to help your person find things they can be successful at as dementia progresses?
How do we help others find meaning and purpose if they are no longer able to do the same things they once did?
Register today and submit your questions.
We will then compile the most commonly asked questions and answer them during a Zoom meeting.
Register for this FREE one-hour zoom event online at:
www.DementiaNC.org/AugustQ&A
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Managing Stress Workshop
Tuesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. -1:00p.m.
ZOOM (Must have a computer or large tablet with microphone, camera and reliable internet connection for the class.)
Contact Lisa Hughes at 910.484.0111 ext.242 to register no later than August 13.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Managing Stress Workshop is a one time class providing stress management tips; appropriate for family caregivers who have not taken the full Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes in the past.
This program gives you skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
The Managing Stress Workshop provides a brief introduction to the
Powerful Tools for Caregivers series, focusing on tools useful for stress management.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Thursdays, Sept. 2 - Oct. 7, 2021
4:30pm - 6:00pm
ZOOM (Must have a computer or large tablet with microphone, camera and reliable internet connection for the class.)
Contact Lisa Hughes at 910.484.0111 ext.242 to register no later than August 13. Limited space available.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
Six 90 minute classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provided additional caregiver resources, all at no cost.
The classes give you tools to help:
• Reduce stress
• Improve self-confidence
• Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
• Better communicate your feelings
• Make tough decisions
Are you a family caregiver of an older adult?
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Managing Stress Workshop
Tuesday, August 19
11:30 a.m. -1:00p.m.
ZOOM (Must have a computer or large tablet with microphone, camera and reliable internet connection for the class.)
Contact Lisa Hughes at 910.484.0111 ext.242 to register no later than August 13.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Managing Stress Workshop is a one time class providing stress management tips; appropriate for family caregivers who have not taken the full Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes in the past.
This program gives you skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
The Managing Stress Workshop provides a brief introduction to the
Powerful Tools for Caregivers series, focusing on tools useful for stress management.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Thursdays, Sept. 2 - Oct. 7, 2021
4:30pm - 6:00pm
ZOOM (Must have a computer or large tablet with microphone, camera and reliable internet connection for the class.)
Contact Lisa Hughes at 910.484.0111 ext.242 to register no later than August 13. Limited space available.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
Six 90 minute classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provided additional caregiver resources, all at no cost.
The classes give you tools to help:
• Reduce stress
• Improve self-confidence
• Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
• Better communicate your feelings
• Make tough decisions
Are you a family caregiver of an older adult?
2021 Water Aerobics
Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
June 2 - August 30, 2021
COST: $60 for the summer or $20 per month
LOCATION: OT Sloan Pool
Triangle Walk to De-feet Dementia
September 26, 2021 | 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh
DementiaNC.org/Triangle2021
Dementia Alliance North Carolina is thrilled to announce that the 29th Annual Triangle Walk to De-feet Dementia will return as an in-person this year!
The Walk to De-feet Dementia will be a day of celebration and remembrance as we take action and provide hope to those living with dementia right here in North Carolina.
Register your team today and fundraise to provide CARE - Comfort,
Assistance, Resources and Education, ensuring families don't walk through this journey alone.
As a 501 (C)(3) non-profit, they rely on our community of individual fundraisers and corporate sponsors to maintain and expand our FREE services to families living with a dementia diagnosis in North Carolina.
Mums for Memory: 6th annual fundraiser event
Order Online at www.mumsformemory.org
All funds raised will go towards AOS & Friends Care direct care recipient requests, programs, and community education/awareness efforts targeting older adults wit h an emphasis on Alzheimer's and Dementia.
For your donation of $25, AOS & Friends Care will purchase a mum in honor or memory of a loved one, local care facility, caregiver or front-line worker.
Mums will be available on October 14, 2021.
Order online at www.mumsformemory.org
For more information: EMAIL info@aosfcare.org
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
CapTel North Carolina
2021 Webinars 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Webinars offered monthly. May - December
- Topic #1: CapTel NC (Captioned Telephone)
This webinar covers topics about the CapTel NC service and state program that allows people with hearing loss the ability read as well as hear everything on a phone conversation. Improve the quality of your life - learn about CapTel NC and how you can enjoy the phone again! - Topic #2: Hearing Loss and Accessibility
This webinar covers topics about Hearing Loss, accommodations and Resources for people who are hard of hearing and professionals who work with this population. Learn how to increase independence and promote
an inclusive community.
For more information, contact:
Kim Calabretta, CapTel NC Manager
n (919) 415-1461
n kim.m.calabretta@t-mobile.com
n captelnc.com/webinar
Ask The Experts: Planning for Dementia Care
This 4 Part Series was recorded and
is available to watch at your convenience.
Search YouTube for Dementia Alliance of North Carolina and go to the Playlist tab. https://www.youtube.com/c/DementiaAllianceofNC/playlists
Dementia Alliance of NC, Aging Outreach Services and Garner Law Firm hosted an on-line dementia seminar Ask the Experts: Planning for Dementia Care. Whether you are a seasoned caregiver or are new to the role, this series is for you!
- Making a Plan for Care and Successful Aging - Jennifer Tyner recorded May 11
- Advance Directives - Jennifer B. Garner - recorded May 13
- Resources to Aid Your Plan - Jennifer Tyner recorded May 18
- Payment Resources: How do I pay for medical care? - Jennifer B. Garner recorded May 20
Are you prepared for the future?
The new year is the perfect time to update your choices and wishes. Give us a call to scheduled a virtual, in-person or phone visit to receive a complimentary copy of the AOS Life Planning Guide booklet.
Your choices and wishes deserve to be honored.
Schedule a virtual, in-person or phone visit to receive a complimentary copy of the AOS Life Planning Guide booklet.
Your choices and wishes deserve to be honored.
910.692.0683
Best Home Health Service
2020 Best of the Pines Contest Winner!
What an honor to be selected BEST Home Health Service; first place!
Thank you for your vote!
"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."
~ Amy Natt
