Now offering virtual and in-person options.
Option 1:
2nd Tuesday of every month from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm via Zoom.
Option 2:
3rd Wednesday of every month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm via Zoom.
Option 3:
1st Wednesday of every month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm meeting at Council on Older Adults, 339 Devers Street, Fayetteville
To receive a Zoom invitation please contact Lisa Hughes at (910) 484-0111 ext 242
or email Lisa at lhughes@ccccooa.org
or simply complete the form on the registration page and enter the date of the next meeting
Funding for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Support program, providing various services including AFA Memory Screenings, is graciously provided by The Thomas and Edith Wood Endowment for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support and Cornelia “Neil” Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund for Seniors of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Cumberland County Council on Older Adults has introduced a new community support program focused on improving the lives of older adults with a dementia-related diagnosis and their caregivers. In addition, the program also aims to benefit older adults and their caregivers impacted by social isolation or loneliness, which has been associated with a higher risk of dementia-related diseases.
Components of the program aim to:
1) Address awareness and education by offering a) Alzheimer’s Foundation of America-sponsored memory screenings, b) caregiver classes and community presentations, and c) serving as a local resource for dementia-related concerns;
2) Support caregivers through both virtual and in-person support groups; and
3) Provide tools to assist caregivers in their day-to-day routine including a) Powerful Tools for Caregiver classes, b) Joy for All Companion Pets, and c) Dementia Alliance of NC-sponsored Music and Memory at Home kits
For more information regarding any of the program offerings, please contact Lisa Hughes at (910) 484-0111 or by email at lhughes@ccccooa.org
Funding for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Support program, providing various services including AFA Memory Screenings, is graciously provided by The Thomas and Edith Wood Endowment for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support and Cornelia “Neil” Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund for Seniors of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Assisting Older Adults Class
Are you a caregiver for an older adults? This class was designed for you!
Class includes information on how to have difficult conversations, what to expect as a caregiver, potential areas of need for older adults and resources to help, dealing with dementia, and how to care for yourself as a caregiver.
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
To register please contact Lisa Hughes at (910) 484-0111 ext 242
or email Lisa at lhughes@ccccooa.org
or simply complete the form on the registration page and enter the date of the meeting.
Let’s face it, caregiving can be stressful at times.
This workshop provides a brief introduction to the Powerful Tools for Caregivers sessions scheduled to begin September 2, 2021
and focuses on tools useful for stress management.
You do not have to participate in PTC regular sessions to attend, but we encourage you to take advantage of the regular sessions as well.
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Must have a computer or tablet with microphone, camera, and reliable internet connection.
To register please contact Lisa Hughes at 910-484-0111 extension 242 or email at lhughes@ccccooa.org
or simply complete the form on the registration page and enter the date of the meeting
Registration deadline is August 13, 2021.
Are you a family caregiver of an older adult? You need some powerful tools to help you because its not easy being a caregiver.
PTC can give you the skills you need to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
Learn ways to help reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, set goals and solve problems, better communicate your feelings, make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources
Six sessions are held once a week led by trained, experienced class leaders.
Participants receive a workbook to accompany the class and are provided additional caregiver resources at no cost.
Dates: Every Thursday beginning September 2, 2021 through October 7, 2021
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Online (Zoom).
Must have a computer or tablet with microphone, camera, and reliable internet connection.
To register please contact Lisa Hughes at 910-484-0111 extension 242 or email at lhughes@ccccooa.org
or simply complete the form on the registration page and enter the date of the meeting
Registration deadline is August 13, 2021.
Assisting Older Adults Online Class
Are you a caregiver for an older adults? This class was designed for you!
Class includes information on how to have difficult conversations, what to expect as a caregiver, potential areas of need for older adults and resources to help, dealing with dementia, and how to care for yourself as a caregiver.
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
To register please contact Lisa Hughes at (910) 484-0111 ext 242
or email Lisa at lhughes@ccccooa.org
or simply complete the form on the registration page and enter the date of the meeting
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment begins October 15 and ends December 7, 2020. Changes are effective January 1, 2021. If you need help comparing plans please call us at (910) 484-0111 to schedule an appointment with a certified SHIIP counselor.
Our annual Summer Fan Project starts June 1, 2020.
20″ box fans are available free of charge to those meeting the following criteria:
-Must be 60 years of age or older
-Must live in Cumberland County
At this time due to COVID-19 restrictions, fans can be picked Monday- Thursday only, from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
Please call 484-0111 to request a fan and to schedule for pickup. Please bring photo ID.
Caregiving is never easy, even during the best of times and caregivers need all the support they can get.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 health crisis has caused us to cancel all group gatherings including our Caregiver Support Group, Assisting Older Adults classes, and Powerful Tools for Caregivers® workshops until further notice. It is always preferred to conduct such programming in-person, but times have changed. We still want support our caregivers during this crisis and and even after this crisis is over through the introduction of online caregiver classes and support groups. We are trying to see if there is any interest in online support. Please give us a call or email us and let us know what your needs are.
If you are interested in an online support group and/or future online caregiver classes, please contact Lisa Hughes for more information.
Call: 910-484-0111, extension 242
Email: lhughes@ccccooa.org
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