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Topics in this EditionUpcoming ProgramsAnnouncementsResources & ServicesVolunteer OpportunitiesContact Us
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Check Your Medicare Plan
Before December 7
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, October 15 – December 7 is your chance to explore your options and possibly change plans to save on Medicare costs in 2022. While people tend to focus on the premium cost, equally important is what you pay when you pick up your prescriptions or visit your provider. Plans change each year and costs, particularly for your medications, may change dramatically. Many people save hundreds and even thousands of dollars by switching plans, but most can only change during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. The Orange County Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) provides free and unbiased assistance to help you explore your options.
Meet with a certified counselor for an Annual Medicare Review. We will be offering in-person appointments at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill and the Passmore Center in Hillsborough as well as online using Zoom Video Chat. Schedule online at www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare or call 919-245-4274.
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Dementia Basics: What Can We Expect?This four-part is designed to provide basic information about dementia to individuals with memory concerns, caregivers, family members, friends, and interested community members. Each week will focus on a different topic related to dementia. The series is designed to be taken all together, but you are welcome to register for individual sessions.
Location: Passmore Center; Fee: FREE
Register by: Thursday, November 3 via phone or email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov; 919-968-2087 - Monday, November 7 - Session 1: Brain Health, 1-3 pm
- Monday, November 14 - Session 2: Types & Stages of Dementia, 1-3 pm
- Monday, November 21 - Session 3: Communication, 1-3 pm
- Monday, November 28 - Session 4: Preparing for the Journey Ahead, 1-3 pm
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Veteran's AppreciationIn recognition of your service, all veterans are invited to join us for a breakfast and program. Begin your morning with us and receive a booklet listing all of the Veteran's Day discounts. Registration required. Co-sponsors: OC Dept. of Social Services and the Friends of the Passmore Center. Min: 15/Max: 50.
Date: Fri, Nov 11; Time: 8:30 am; Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015; Code: 243000-01
Register by: Fri, Nov 4; Fee: FREE
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Winter Skin Care with Bella Viso Spa and WellnessCaring for your skin during the winter is very important! Come find out how to take care your skin.
Date: Tue, Nov 15; Time: 10 - 11am
Fee: Free; Location: Seymour
Register by: Tue, Nov 8, call 919-968-2087 or email lbrown@orangecountync.gov
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Dementia – Let’s Talk About It:
Tools for Dementia CaregivingJoin OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for a 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. Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087) for more information and registration.
Topic: Tools for Dementia Caregiving
Fee: FREE; Date: Tue, Nov 15; Time: 10:15 - 11:15 am
Location: Virtual; Register by: Mon, Nov 14
Contact: The Aging Helpline (agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov or 919-968-2087). You will receive the meeting link/phone# after registration.
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Simplify Your Spending and Savings StrategiesThis workshop is designed to help you sharpen your spending and savings strategy. You'll learn more about the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt. Min: 3/Max: 15.
Date: Thu, Nov 17; Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Code: 324234-02; Register by: Thu, Nov 10; Fee: FREE
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Caregiver Education Series: Caregiver
Self-Care (Note: Date Change)Sometimes our own health and wellbeing can get pushed to the back burner when we’re focused on caring for someone else.
Join Kendall Kopchick to learn techniques and resources to help you care for yourself while providing care to another.
Date; Thu, Nov 17; Time: 1:30
Location: Virtual via Zoom; Fee: FREE
Register by: Wed, Nov 15 at 5pm; Contact: Kendall Kopchick (919-245-4278 or Kkopchick@orangecountync.gov) for more information or to register.
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Thanksgiving Lunch CelebrationOur Annual Thanksgiving Celebration lunch is back! Festivities will be held this year at the Seymour Center Great Hall. Call up your friends, register and come and be a part of this special experience. Live entertainment awaits and much more.
Date: Fri, Nov 18; Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm; Location: Seymour;
Phone: 919-968-2070; Code: 343281-01; Register by: Thu, Nov 10; Fee: FREE
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Prime Time Players – Save Our Music Store 20th Century Music Store will have to close its doors on December 3, 2022 unless the PRIMETIME PLAYERS are able to help the owners renew their lease! We’re going ‘all out’ to bring the best of 20th Century in songs, dances, instrumentalists and comedy to our musical community! You won’t want to miss this unique musical performance!
Date: Wed, Nov 30; Time: 2 pm; Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015;
Code: 223019-01; Register by: Wed, Nov 23; Fee: FREE
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Hillsborough Caregiver Support GroupNote: The Hillsborough Caregiver Support Group will now meet once a month on the second Thursday of the month beginning November 10. Meeting with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities.
Date: 2nd Thursdays; Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: Passmore Center; Contact: Keisha Andrew to join - kandrews@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-2022.
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Gifts for a GrandfamilyGift Donations Needed at the Senior Centers! "Grandfamilies” are families in which grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The Intergenerational Senior Resource Team would like to honor these special families with a gift this holiday season. Giving trees will be located at both senior centers for you to drop off your unwrapped gifts for a grandchild, grandparent or both no later than Thu, Dec 15.
Gifts not to exceed $20.
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Affordable Connectivity ProgramThe 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.
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Aging Transitions ServicesTalk 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 919-245-2010 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 SupportsSupport 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.
Do You Need Help Finding Transportation?
The Transportation Specialist provides information on transportation, travel training, the volunteer driver program, and advocacy.
Call the Transportation Help Line: 919-717-1853 (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm).
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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: - Earn no more than 30% of the area median income
- Have an urgent need for housing assistance that is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
- 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.
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Financial Assistance for Housing PaymentsThe 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.
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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.
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Looking for a Job? We Can Help You Succeed!
Looking for a job today is challenging. You need to know what employers, hiring managers and human resource professionals are seeking in candidates.
We can help you succeed. We'll help you to develop a job search plan, compelling resume and cover letter. We'll show you how to network effectively, give you information about job seeker groups, guide you on how to answer interview questions including salary, and more. Enclosed is a list of job search subjects that we discuss in our Job Search Workshops as well as in individual meetings.
If you have questions or want more information, contact Mike Komives, by phone or text at 919-616-8778, or email: skomives@orangecountync.gov
Learn more at: www.orangecountync.gov/MatureJobSeekers
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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.
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Senior Center Fee Payment and Financial AssistanceThe 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.
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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, Allie Burress by phone at 919-245-4241 or email aburress@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 - Thursday: 8 am - 9 pm
Friday - Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm |
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