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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
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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.
Tags: coronavirus, deer, Oakwood Cemetery
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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.
Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus testing
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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.
Tags: coronavirus, independent living
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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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WeatherPhotos: Hurricane Isaias damage across North Carolina
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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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EducationUNC reports coronavirus clusters in student housing at Ehringhaus Community and Granville Towers
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Local NewsFather of slain 5-year-old: 'Everybody loved Cannon. He lit up the room'
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WRAL InvestigatesRoxboro man killed by police had previous encounter with officer who fired fatal shot
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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 NewsFather recounts heartbreaking slaying of Wilson 5-year-old
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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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NoteworthyUnlikely animal friendship brings joy, Instagram fame
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5 On Your SideBuilder denies fix on warped pillars in front of Wake County home
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EducationHere is how each Triangle school district, private school plans to reopen
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RootTag page: back-to-school
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State NewsState health officials drastically revise down COVID-19 data after LabCorp 'discrepancy'
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Local NewsKomen Race for the Cure becomes 'race where you are' fundraiser, virtual event
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High School SportsNCHSAA moves football to February, shortens seasons for all sports due to pandemic
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FoodChinese officials say chicken wings imported from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19
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5 On Your Side5 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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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 NewsFather recounts heartbreaking slaying of Wilson 5-year-old
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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 NewsCommunity honors Cannon Hinnant
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Local NewsDonors raise $1000 for NC trooper who bought tires for stranded family - but he donates to charity
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NewsCooper: Mask mandate, gathering limits will be enforced on college campuses
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