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National Falls Prevention Week
Falls are the #1 cause of death among elders. It is National Fall Prevention week and The Northern and Eastern Wake Senior Centers are offering programs all week aimed at reducing risk of falls.
Tags: fall, falling, senior citizen, Resources for Seniors, emergency
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Staying Sane in Retirement during COVID
After retiring from WRAL, Laura had a long list of things to do. Staying at home due to the global pandemic wasn't in the plan.
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Most Effective Modifications for Aging at Home
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Rachel Blackwood, PT, and Jane Sizemore, OT, owners of Designing Independence, provide easy modifications to keep you safely at home.
Tags: aging in place, house & home, CDC, falling
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Music & Memory
Personalized music playlists can decrease agitation and anxiety and improve quality of life for those living with dementia.
Tags: dementia, Alzheimer's, music therapy, music
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What does Phase 2.5 Mean for Seniors?
While there are not many differences from Phase 2, Phase 2.5 will allow family members to finally have in-person outdoor visits with loved ones in nursing homes. Here are answers to the most common questions.
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How to respond when mom wants to come home
Wanting to go home is a common request loved ones with dementia make, even when they are living in their home. Melanie Bunn, RN, of Dementia Alliance, provides tips on how to respond.
Tags: dementia, education, coronavirus
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Resources for Seniors Increases Zoom and In-person Class Offerings
Sign up for their weekly electronic newsletter to read about the many new offerings available for free, the majority on Zoom, but some in-person, as well.
Tags: Zoom, Resources for Seniors, exercise, arts and crafts
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Everything you need to know about hospital beds for home use
Renting or purchasing a hospital bed with the right features can mean the difference between increased independence and further frustration. Dave Tuchler, of Mobility City, provides expertise on what to consider.
Tags: Medicare, hospital beds, coronavirus, rent, rehab, hospital
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Ways to Reengage with Life When You're Older and Alone
Everyone is experiencing loneliness and grief due to the pandemic, but especially older people living alone. What are ways to get your verve back given this new world?
Tags: coronavirus, virtual activity, church, community service
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Traditional Caregivers Summit Goes Virtual for 2020
The annual Caregivers Summit will move from multiple in-person events to one virtual event, scheduled for October 22, 2020. Here is how to register.
Tags: caregiving
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OLLI Fall Registration has opened
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at NCSU has opened its Fall 2020 registration with around 75 offerings between September and December.
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Serve others: An antidote for trying times
Kind acts of generosity, large and small, can be a balm for the heart of both the one giving and the one receiving in this challenging period.
Tags: coronavirus, pandemic, Providing in a Pandemic, act of kindness, coronavirus WRAL
Help For the Seriously Ill
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- The importance of spiritual support during hospice care
- Starting the conversation with family about end-of-life wishes
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HurricanesImages: Hurricane Sally pounds Gulf Coast
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Local NewsFans can soon return to football games, outdoor concerts in NC
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Health TeamNC unveils coronavirus exposure tracking app
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Health TeamTrick-or-treating, costume masks and Halloween parties discouraged by CDC this year
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National NewsPlane crash shocks small Pennsylvania neighborhood
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BusinessKimbrell's Furniture closing downtown Raleigh location after 70 years
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WRAL InvestigatesPandemic could eliminate aspects of daily routine forever
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PetsSurvey: 40% would give up their dog to keep their phone
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Health TeamTrick-or-treating, costume masks and Halloween parties discouraged by CDC this year
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Go Ask MomPumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted events are opening: Here's what's opening for the season
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@NCCapitol2020 NC voter guide, candidate profiles
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Health TeamRapid COVID-19 tests: What are they and where do I get one?
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PetsWilmington-based Canines for Service pairs rescue dogs with veterans
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EducationHow each Triangle school district, private school is educating NC students during the pandemic
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National NewsHow to help victims of the western wildfires
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Local NewsWake County Sheriff's investigating festival held in Wendell
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National NewsPlane crash shocks small Pennsylvania neighborhood
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Lottery ResultsDaytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing
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WeatherWRAL WeatherCenter Forecast
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NewsCooper eases restrictions on outdoor entertainment venues
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HurricanesRaw: Tractor trapped by waves in Buxton
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WeatherSome places across N.C. could see early sightings of fall leaves
