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The Range of Visitation Policies in Senior Communities
The NC DHHS provides guidelines for outdoor visitation for congregate care communities; however, there is variation between communities.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus medicine
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ASK AGING WELL: Picking a Rehab in the time of Coronavirus
With the inability to tour places, how does one pick their three top choices for rehab upon discharge from the hospital?
Tags: coronavirus, skilled nursing, rehab
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Dementia Alliance of NC: Charting a NEW Course - Online Auction this weekend
Support the lives of those impacted by dementia in North Carolina through their online auction.
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Differentiating between Nursing Homes, Congregate Care and Independent Living
Headlines regularly advertise that nearly half of all deaths due to COVID occur in nursing homes and congregate care. Is it safe to move mom or dad into senior communities during this pandemic?
Tags: coronavirus, independent living, nursing home
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Online Dementia Education Series with Teepa Snow
Join well-known dementia educator Teepa Snow as she provides instruction based on her Positive Approach to Care model.
Tags: dementia, job training, Alzheimer's
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Attacking social isolation among seniors
In our second three-week extension of Phase 2, Independent Living communities like Cambridge Village, are finding creative ways to keep seniors connected and engaged.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus after the outbreak, coronavirus WRAL
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Lessons Learned After Moving Mom into Memory Care
Sometimes the best advice comes from people with lived experience. In this post, two sisters provide lessons learned while caring for their mother, who lives in a memory care community.
Tags: memory care, family care home, dementia, Alzheimer's
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A Reorientation during the Pandemic
With Phase 2 extended for the second time for three more weeks, it may be a good time for a reorientation of the mind and heart.
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Beware of differences between providers of COVID testing
While hundreds of places provide COVID testing in NC, not all are equal in terms of ease, cost and processing times.
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The Pros and Cons of Moving into Independent Living during Coronavirus
When it comes to deciding whether to move into Independent Living during coronavirus, there are no clear answers. However, a good understanding of the pros and cons might help.
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"I can't go on. I'll go on": Caregiving in the Age of Coronavirus
Spouses caring for loved ones at home is challenging under the best of circumstances. Under quarantine due to coronavirus, the challenges are compounded.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus here to help, coronavirus resources, caregiving, Caregiving & Burnout, caregiver burnout
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The balancing act: Safety versus isolation
While no one discounts the very real risks of coronavirus for elders, it is equally important to discuss the effects social isolation has on their mental health. What are wise ways to live under circumstances that may not change for another year?
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus here to help, social distancing
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HurricanesImages: Hurricane Isaias rainfall totals, wind speeds across North Carolina
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OpinionDRAUGHON DRAWS: Editorial Cartoons from CBC Opinion
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WeatherHeavy rain over next few days could lead to localized flooding
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Local News30-year-old man shot, killed while pumping gas in Fayetteville
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Health TeamDuke researchers say mask study wasn't meant to disparage neck gaiters
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Local NewsMan charged in 5-year-old's death lives next door to boy's father
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Local News'You think people don't run across the street and kill kids:' Community heartbroken after shooting
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Local NewsSurveillance video shows moments before gas station shooting
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High School SportsNCHSAA moves football to February, shortens seasons for all sports due to pandemic
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Local NewsKomen Race for the Cure becomes 'race where you are' fundraiser, virtual event
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Carolina PanthersIn lieu of preseason, fans can pick which classic Panthers games air on FOX 50
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FoodChinese officials say chicken wings imported from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19
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Local News5 On Your Side: Medical forms 18 year olds should sign
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Out and AboutDrive-Through Brewgaloo planned Saturday
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WRAL InvestigatesOnline learning requires different strategies by both teachers and students
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EducationHere is how each Triangle school district, private school plans to reopen
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State NewsSee how COVID-19 cases grew in NC, county by county
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Local NewsRumbling mountains: History of major earthquakes in North Carolina
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Go Ask MomTake the Kids: Get out of the house and take a quick road trip to Raven Rock State Park
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PetsClear the Shelters goes virtual, but thousands of dogs and cats need homes
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Local NewsMan charged in 5-year-old's death lives next door to boy's father
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Local News'You think people don't run across the street and kill kids:' Community heartbroken after shooting
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Local NewsSurveillance video shows moments before gas station shooting
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NewsWRAL Morning News
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Local NewsNC boy forms special relationship with UPS driver
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National NewsTeen meets family of the man who died saving him from drowning
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National NewsCaught on cam: Officers rescue man stuck under car
