New to Medicare and not sure what you need and when you need it?? Getting lots of information in the mail about your Medicare options and unsure where to start? Join us for our Welcome to Medicare Class on Tuesday January 28th from 10AM to 11:30AM.
Registration is required; please call our office at (910) 484-0111 for more information or to sign up!
It’s never too early to start taking care of yourself as a caregiver!
Join us during one of our three support groups each month to not only learn more about community caregiver events, resources, and caregiving tools, but to connect with other caregivers and know that you’re not alone in this journey!
The Cumberland County Council on Older Adults is pleased to announce the expansion of the current Information & Referral program with the creation of the Cornelia Bullock Wilkins Senior Information Hub. The Senior Information Hub is the result of collaboration between various community partners in an effort to improve access to community resources for the seniors and caregivers of Cumberland County within a centralized location.
Please see press release for additional information on the newest improvements.
The #GivingTuesday catalog is now open! Take this opportunity to make your gift to the Council on Older Adults go even further, thanks to Cumberland Community Foundation and the generous donors who have provided $525,000 in matching funds! Make your gift by clicking on the DONATE button on our website by Wednesday December 4th at 5PM to have your gift maximized.
The Council on Older Adults, and the seniors and caregivers we serve, thank you in advance for your support!
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.
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.