Caregiver Education Series: Caregiving 101 

Join Kendall Kopchick, MSW, LCSWA for an overview of resources and tips and tricks for caregivers.  

Date: Mon, Jul 18; Time: 1 pm
Location: Seymour; Fee: FREE
Registration: Encouraged by Fri, Jul 15 
Contact: Kendall (919-245-4278) for more information.

Memory Café on the Move

Join us for a free, fun, low stress social engagement opportunity for people living with dementia and their care partners. 

British Life in the Victorian Age

We will explore what life was like for poor Victorians including their diet, daily schedule and clothing. Do you know what the most dreaded occupation was? Workhouses took in destitute whole families, but immediately separated them. Learn about Victorian hygiene. Do you know how everyone woke up at 4:00am? Lecture lead by Andrew O'Brien. Min: 15/Max: 50
 
Date: Wed, Jul 27; Time: 3 pm
Location: Passmore Hybrid; Phone: 919-245-2015
Code: 244077-03; Register by: Wed, Mar 30; Fee: FREE

Rules of the Road

This seminar explores how you can move toward your financial goals with Edward Jones' 10 Rules of the Road to investing. These rules help you learn the fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help you build wealth. Min: 3/Max: 25. Instructor: Mary-Charles Nassif, CFP®, ChFC®,
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.
 
Date: Thu, Jul 28; Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Code: 324087-02; Register by: Thu, Jul 21; Fee: FREE

Stop Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking is very complex and often misunderstood. This informative presentation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will give you insight on what to look for, potential risk factors, and dispel the myths.
 
Date: Thu, Jul 28; Time: 4 pm
Location: Seymour Hybrid; Phone: 919-968-2070
Code: 343166-01; Register by: Thu, Jul 21; Fee: FREE

Summer LGBTQ+ Dinner and a Movie Series

Warmer weather and longer days offer the perfect opportunity to spend the evening out. Each month will feature a new movie that celebrates the joys, struggles, and journeys of the LGBTQ+ community. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. Co-Sponsored by SAGE of Central North Carolina and Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ SRT.
 
This month’s feature, Paris is Burning, is a documentary film highlighting the “Golden Age” of New York City drag queens. Watch the vibrant 1980s drag-ball scene come to life and experience the chronicle of community and resilience transpire amongst the African-American, Latino, gay and transgender community. The film includes featured interviews from renowned drag queens, Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey.
 
Date: Wed, Aug 3; Time: 5:30 – 8 pm
Location: Seymour Center; Register by: Fri, Jul 29
Phone: 919-968-2070; Fee: FREE

Expanded Availability of At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision 

Last month, the Biden-Harris Administration launched an initiative to expand the availability of at-home testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app to provide users with audible instructions and test results. Read more about the tests.
 
Due to very limited supplies when the program began, each order included only two test kits. People were asked to order these tests only if they did not have options for using the traditional kits. Starting today, the program is expanding. People will now receive 12 test kits with each order. In addition, anyone who is blind or who has low vision is now encouraged to order the more-accessible tests.

To order or for assistance, READ MORE >>

Stay Healthy with Medicare’s
Free Preventive Services

Medicare 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.  

Your Senior Center Registration Forms – Need Updating

It's time to update your OC Dept. on Aging Senior Centers' registration. We've noticed over the last few months, we need to include some additional information on our registration forms.  Beginning in July, we will ask EVERYONE to stop by the front desk at either the Passmore or Seymour Center and complete a newly revised registration from or to complete one from our website http://www.orangecountync.gov/2676/Senior-Centers-Registration.

Please help us to have the most up-to-date  information for you, especially in the case of an emergency we want to have the correct up-to-date ways to get in touch with you. Thank you. OC Dept on Aging Staff

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.  Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.

Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA)

The EHA was created to help Orange County residents with low incomes prevent eviction and homelessness and secure and maintain stable housing. Assistance is available to households  in Orange County that:

1. Earn no more than 30% of the area median income 
2. Have an urgent need for housing assistance that is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 
3. Do not have adequate resources to cover the cost of their housing need.

Rent, mortgage and utility payments, security deposits, application fees and other emergency housing-related expenses are eligible for reimbursement.

To learn more or to apply, call the Orange County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or visit Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) Program

The program is funded by Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, along with state and federal funding.

Financial Assistance for Housing Payments

The NC Homeowner Financial Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from North Carolina homeowners whose finances were impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with housing-related expenses.

Homeowners can learn more and apply for help by calling 1-855-MY-NCHAF (1-855-696-2423) or by visiting NCHomeownerAssistance.gov.

Low Income Household
Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

 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.

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.

Employment Services

 
Mike Komives, MBA
Employment Specialist
Orange County Department on Aging
2551 Homestead Road  I  Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919.616.8778 | www.orangecountync.gov/aging