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Hoke Sheriff Hubert Peterkin has died. Tune in to WRAL News beginning at 6 for memories from his life and long career in public service — Dr. Hubert A. Peterkin, who had been sheriff in Hoke County since 2002, died late Friday during a surgical procedure, a source told WRAL News.

Liisa Ogburn

Tools to help seniors with medication management

As people age, they tend to be prescribed more medications. Unfortunately, at the same time, it can become harder to organize and take them correctly. Blister packs are a great tool.

Tags: medication
Updated October 13
Liisa Ogburn

Divorced and over 62? You may be eligible for divorced spousal Social Security Benefit

Did you know that if you are over 62, divorced, were married for more than ten years, and not currently married to someone else, you may be eligible to receive up to half the amount your ex-spouse receives in Social Security?

Tags: divorce, Social Security, poverty, women
Posted October 5
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Paying for senior living: when to plan, what to choose, and how to navigate a big decision

Many seniors are hesitant to discuss moving into senior living communities because of the potential financial burden. Three professionals share their best advice for navigating the finances of senior living so that you and your family can feel empowered in the decision process.

Tags: sponsored, senior citizen, Liberty Senior Living
Updated May 27

Liisa Ogburn

Reduce junk mail

Want to reduce stress and start the new year off with a clean slate? Spend an hour registering your (or your parent's) address, email address and phone with these services.

Tags: free, technology, junk mail, robocalls, spam, Resources for Seniors
Posted September 30
Liisa Ogburn

Q&A: COVID-19 boosters for 65 and over

Dr. Kansagra, Acting Senior Deputy Director of NCDHHS' Division of Public Health, answers readers' questions about boosters for those 65 and older.

Tags: coronavirus, Delta variant, Booster, CDC, FDA, coronavirus vaccine
Updated September 21

Liisa Ogburn

NC takes conservative approach to outbreaks in congregate care settings

While the number of outbreaks in North Carolina Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities at the moment can seem alarming, it's important to look more deeply at the details.

Tags: coronavirus, Delta variant, nursing home, outbreak, vaccination, vaccine mandate
Posted September 17
Liisa Ogburn

Changing One's Medicare Plan Before a Move

Changing one's Medicare plan before a move can be daunting. Here is what you need to know.

Tags: Medicare, moving, Social Security, SHIIP, Senior Health Insurance Information Prgm
Posted September 15
Liisa Ogburn

How to get a handicap parking permit

With aging can come various maladies that make walking far distances challenging or painful. Here is how to apply for a handicapped parking permit.

Tags: disabilities, Division of Motor Vehicles
Posted September 9
Liisa Ogburn

Understanding Boosters

Booster shots are now available in Wake County for immunocompromised individuals meeting CDC criteria.

Tags: coronavirus, Delta variant, Booster
Posted August 24
Liisa Ogburn

The Delta Variant: What you need to know

Hospitalizations have increased 128% in the last two weeks. The average age of patients hospitalized is 44. Over 90% of patients are not vaccinated.

Tags: Delta variant, infection, mask mandate, vaccination
Posted August 16
Liisa Ogburn

Yoga or Tai Chi: Just What the Doctor Ordered

It's been scientifically proven that eastern exercises, like Tai Chi and yoga, not only increase strength and flexibility, they might be more effective than anything else in reducing the fall risk in elderly people. And falls are responsible for 50% of deaths in old people.

Tags: yoga, health, fall, mental health, aging in place
Posted August 5
Liisa Ogburn

Changing Your Story

As C.S. Lewis once said, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."

Tags: community relations, books, aging in place, moving, friendships
Posted August 2

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