The Council on Older Adults is pleased to once again participate in Cumberland Community Foundation’s #GivingTuesday campaign. This year, $525,000 in matching funds is available through the generosity of community donors to help gifts go even further. Eligible gifts made between November 25th at 9AM through December 4th at 5PM will be maximized to help us continue serving our seniors into the new year. Stay tuned for more information on how your partnership and generosity can help improve the life of a senior in our community!
The Council on Older Adults is pleased to announce the addition of a service within our Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Community Support Program. Thanks to gracious funding from The Thomas and Edith Wood Endowment for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc, we will now be able to provide respite funds to family caregivers of individuals living with dementia within the community. Please see press release for additional information.
Our next Powerful Tools for Caregivers series is set to begin on Monday September 9th, and will be held each Monday through October 14th. This class is provided to family caregivers of older adults who are looking for ways to take better care of themselves. This evidence-based program provides tools related to emotion management, communication, working with others, and more, and includes some wonderful self-care exercises.
The class is offered either in-person or virtually, and registration is required. There is no cost for the class, and all participants receive The Caregiver Helpbook as a resource. Please call or email today to sign up… (910-484-0111, lhughes@ccccooa.org!
Did you know we offer multiple caregiver support groups each month? A great opportunity to learn, share, and connect with other caregivers in the community!
Interested in attending one of our groups? Give a call today (910-484-0111) to discuss the options available!
Please note, the time for evening support group has moved, and will now be held from 5pm to 6:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month.
Are you new to Medicare? Are you asking yourself “how does my coverage work”? If so, join us for a free informational session about the basics of Medicare coverage, how it works with other insurance, and what your next steps should be. Call today to register: 910-484-0111.
Interested in learning more about dementia? Join us as we discuss general dementia information, dementia communication and care tips, local resources, and much more! Space is limited, and registration is required. Call today! (910) 484-0111
PRESS RELEASE: Cumberland County Council on Older Adults announces that it has received a $25,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America and The Home Depot Foundation through their joint initiative, Helping Homebound Heroes- a program that provides home repairs and modifications for aging veterans. The funding will support the Council on Older Adults’ efforts to ensure that veteran clients have safe and accessible homes.
Whether you’re a family member, professional, or community member looking to learn more about how to support seniors in the community, we welcome you to join us for our upcoming Assisting Older Adults class. The class is being offered in-person only at this time. Space is limited and registration is required, so please call or email to register today.
Calling all family caregivers! Join us to learn how to thrive while caregiving for your older adult loved one. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program is an evidence-based offering that meets once a week for six consecutive weeks, and the class will be offered both in-person and virtually. Resources, including the Caregiver Helpbook, are included for all participants. Space is limited and registration is required, so please call or email to register today.
Are you a caregiver of an older adult? Join us at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden as we discuss methods to more effectively manage caregiving-related stress, including a guided imagery demonstration and a presentation by Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager Mallory Schroer.
Registration is required and space is limited, so please call today!
Cumberland County Council on Older Adults was established in 1968 as a non-profit organization and fifty-five years later we remain committed to our original mission of helping older adults living in Cumberland County maintain their independence at home with dignity.
