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Topics in this EditionUpcoming ProgramsAnnouncementsResources & ServicesVolunteer OpportunitiesContact Us
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Dementia – Let's Talk About It
Join OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for an ONLINE conversation around topics related to dementia education, living with cognitive change, and being a dementia caregiver. We will provide 15-30 minutes of education at the start of the hour, and the remaining time will be spent in conversation, Q&A, and resource sharing around the day’s topic. You may register for one or multiple sessions.
Topic: Important Documents
Date: Tue, Jan 4 Time: 10:15am Fee: FREE Location: Online
Contact: Aging Helpline (919-968-2087) for more information and registration.
Afternoon Yoga
Afternoon Yoga will be a slow moving, fun, safe class to strengthen the body, relax and rejuvenate! This “all levels” class will get down on the mats and use props to access poses as needed. Instructor: JoAnna Vajda
Date: Thurs, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 1 pm Fee: $32 ($8 per class)
Location: Seymour Registration: Call 919-968-2070
Upcycling a Wool Sweater
Winter is here! Pull out that wool sweater that you no longer wear and get ready to upcycle from sweater to hand warmers and cozy socks!! You will learn neat tips and no sew directions that will keep you toasty during these cold months. Link provided prior to class and after registration. Instructor: Richia Liu. Min 3 / Max 6
Date: Sat, Jan 8 Time: 2 – 4 pm Fee: FREE Location: Virtual
Activity: #314087-01 Register by: Mon, Jan 3, call 919-968-2070
Walks with Edie
Join Edie for a long walk through the woods and along the Eno River at the beautiful Hillsborough Riverwalk. Bring a couple of friends, catch a cool breeze and enjoy the great outdoors. Let’s get active together!
Date: Wed, Jan 12 & 26 Time: 10 am Fee: FREE
Location: Riverwalk’s Main Entrance: Eno River Parking Deck, Nash & Kollock St.
Registration: Call 919-245-2015
Are you Afraid to Fall
Did you know every second of everyday a senior adult 65+ suffers from a fall in the U.S.? Charron Andrews from UNC physical therapy will provide basic techniques on how to get up safely from a fall. Reserve your spot now!
Date: Wed, Jan 12 Time: 10 – 11:30 am Fee: Free
Location: Seymour (Mask required) Registration: Call 919-968-2070
DIY Winter Shirt
Do you have a plain sweatshirt or t-shirt that just needs something extra? With stencils and bleach, you can have your own winter shirt. Please bring a clean shirt that is dark or bright colored. Colors such as red, black, blue or gray work best. Min: 5: Max: 8.
Date: Wed, Jan 12 Time: 10 am Location: Passmore
Activity: #214046-01 Register by: Wed, Jan 5 Fee: FREE
Diabetes Education Classes
Do you or a family member have diabetes or pre-diabetes? Orange County Health Department offers Diabetes Self-Management Education Services (via Telehealth), where you can get the support and information you need to lead a healthy lifestyle and manage your diabetes.
Service Overview: An American Diabetes Association Service that is 10-hours of education on the basics of diabetes prevention and management. Services are led by a multi-disciplinary team trained in diabetes. Class topics include living with diabetes, monitoring blood sugars, nutrition, medication management, exercise, managing sick days, and complication prevention. Additionally, we mail an education manual and prizes to help participants better manage their diabetes.
Upcoming Class Schedule: January 13 and 20; February 10 and 17 (bilingual Spanish)
Payment Guidelines: The Health Department is an in-network provider with most insurances and accepts payment on a sliding scale fee schedule with a minimum payment of $20 per appointment. Scholarships are available for any person who has difficulty paying for the service.
Register: Email Renee Kemske or call 919-245-2380.
Fitness for Everyone – 12 Essentials
Older adults in Orange County are well-known for their active, busy lifestyle. This is the generation that is redefining aging in our society by continuing to work and stay active well into their golden years. Come join this lively interactive workshop which will take you through the 12 essentials to physical fitness for men and women between 55 and 105.
Date: Wed, Jan 13 Time: 1 pm Fee: Free
Location: Seymour Hybrid (Mask required for in-person option)
Registration: In advance at 919-968-2070 (in person option) / Online (virtual option)
Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us for our annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Co-sponsored by the Orange County NC Chapter NCCU Alumni Association. Min: 10/Max: 55 Link will be provided after registration.
Date: Fri, Jan 14 Time: 11 am Fee: FREE Location: Virtual
Activity: #213003-01 Register by: Fri, Jan 7, call 919-245-2015
Welcome to Medicare
Notice: The January 18, 2022 "Welcome to Medicare" class has been canceled, however certified counselors are available to meet with you in-person individually or by Zoom to explain the basics of Medicare. Book an appointment online or call 919-245-4274.
NC Department of Insurance Resources
Call 1-855-408-1212 from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday for immediate assistance with all types of Medicare issues over the telephone.
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OC Dept. on Aging & UNC Philosophy
The Philosophy Department at UNC is offering a new Intergenerational Philosophy program! Join UNC undergraduates and fellow community members as we read, learn, and discuss life’s most pressing questions. At its core, philosophy is about asking questions and reflecting on our beliefs and values—an activity we believe is best practiced in community.
Participants may participate both in –person and via the computer. The lead faculty will be Michael Vazquez, PhD, Director of Outreach & Teaching Assistant Professor Department of Philosophy | Parr Center for Ethics at UNC - Chapel Hill. Register by contacting michael.vazquez@unc.edu or the Seymour Center front desk, 919-968 - 2070.
Min. 8/Max 16
Date: Tues & Thu, Feb 8 - Apr 28 Time: 2 – 3:15 pm Fee: FREE
Location: Seymour Activity: #357011 Register by: Fri, Jan 21
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Donate Books and Games
The Seymour Center Friends are accepting donations of books, games and puzzles, with all the pieces, for their future BaGs (Books and Games sale) fundraiser. Date to be disclosed later
Don’t Like Your Medicare Plan?
You May Be Able to Change
If you missed Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, or if you have had second thoughts, you may still be able to change. For those with a Part C Medicare Advantage Plan, you can change to another Advantage Plan or return to Original Medicare one time between January 1 and March 31. (Aren’t sure whether you have an Advantage Plan? Check your insurance card. If it says “PPO” or “HMO” anywhere on the card, you do!)
Make an appointment to meet with a certified counselor from the NC Department of Insurance. Appointments available by Zoom video chat and in-person at the Seymour and Passmore Centers. Schedule online at www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare or call 919-245-4274.
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Get Ready to File Your 2021 Income Tax Return
The Orange County VITA Program will again be offering income tax return preparation services at no charge to those with low and moderate incomes, beginning in February. Details will be posted after January 20th at www.orangecounync.gov/ocncvita
or by phone at 919-245-4242.
Now is the time to start gathering your tax documents. In addition to last year’s tax return, you’ll want to watch for W-2 forms from employers, 1099 forms from banks, social security, pensions, and investment accounts, 1095-A forms if you had ACA/Obamacare insurance, and the Notice 1444 that came with your stimulus check. Typically, forms start arriving by mail or are available online toward the end of January.
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Medicare Covers Preventive Services at No Charge to YouMedicare Part B and Medicare Advantage Plans all cover a large number of preventive services with no co-pays or deductibles. These include: - Annual Wellness Visit (Note: this is not a full Annual Physical Exam but instead is designed to check your health status and identify important tests or services that are important for maintaining your health)
- Bone Mass Measurement
- Screening Mammogram
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Cardiovascular Screening
- Immunizations – Flu, Covid 19, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B
- And More. Check out the complete list.
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Aging Transitions Services
Talk to trained staff about any aging-related issue. Call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087 or email Aging Services. We try to find answers to your age-related questions and link you to the services that you need. Helpline hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Chinese & Spanish Language Helpline
Call 919-245-4275 to speak to our staff in Mandarin.
Call 919-245-4245 to leave a message in Spanish.
Aging Transitions, Senior Center programming and Volunteer Connect 55+ staff are available to meet individually by appointment, phone, or email. For more information call the Passmore Center at 919-245-2015, Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.
Caregiver Supports
Support groups, educational programs, Memory Café, and Care Partner Collaborative; gather and stay connected with us online or in-person, depending on the program. For upcoming programs download our Current Caregiver Programming flyer.
For more caregiver resources, sign up for the monthly Community News for Caregivers e-newsletter.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.
Handyperson Recommendations
Have you hired a fair, helpful, and trustworthy handyperson? We are compiling a list of individuals who assist with home repair work in our community. If you had a positive experience with a particular person or company and would recommend them to a neighbor, please share!
Complete our online recommendation form or call the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087) to submit your recommendation.
Has your water been CUT OFF?
Is your bill over 60 days overdue?
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help! LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Apply online at www.epass.nc.gov or call/visit your local County Department of Social Services. Learn more download the LIHWAP flier.
In Need of Incontinence Supplies?Thanks to generous donations, the Department on Aging has a supply of incontinence supplies including: Bed pads, pull up briefs, adult diapers, wipes, and adult booster pads. If you are in need of any of these supplies, we may be able to provide you with up to one pack per month (depending on availability of the items requested). Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087 or agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov) to request supplies.
New Payment Method for Fitness Classes
Starting January 2022, Orange County Department on Aging is changing the way we collect payments for Wellness Fitness Classes. Going forward fitness classes will be paid for on a monthly basis. The new “Pay Monthly” method is simple, saves time and is in line with our updated payment system. Best of all, no more fitness tickets!
Read all the details here. For questions or additional information, please contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, at 919-245-4270.
Senior Center Fee Payment and Financial Assistance
The Orange County Senior Centers strive to be accessible and welcoming to all seniors. If you want to participate in senior center fee-based activities and are unable, or unwilling, to pay a required fee, you may still participate.
Furthermore, a selection of free activities and programs are available to seniors age 55 and over. Read more.
Technology Classes:
Available Through the Seymour Tech Center
Seymour Tech offers FREE classes for older adults around personal computer, tablet, and smart phone use. See the full list of upcoming programs here and contact Mike Gilliom with questions.
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Would you like to share your skills and gifts with older adults in Orange County? To volunteer, please contact Orange County Department on Aging's Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC 55+) Volunteer Coordinator, Alison Smith by phone at 919-245-4241 or email alsmith@orangecountync.gov.
For more information about ways to help during COVID, please visit:
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103 Meadowlands Dr. (PO Box 8181)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2015
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
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2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:919-968-2070
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm |
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