Hello Everyone, I’ve held back from issuing a statement about NAVIGATE NC’s response to COVID-19. I’d not wanted to “add to the noise” and now it seems that an update…
Advocacy and Caregiving Begins With Education and Guidance
We’re changing our ways. We realize that we need to do more, to reach more people and help them. This will never change. What’s changing is our service delivery model.…
Caregiving at Christmas: Stockings of Joy – A Christmas Story
Senior caregiving at Christmas can be challenging as much or more so than the rest of the year. Today we present our “Guest Blogger”, the main attraction in the annual Stockings…
EmergeNC Contact: A New Service for Elder Orphans, Solo Seniors or Solos
I was deep in a discussion with my colleague Linda about a fast-growing segment of America’s population that some refer to as Elder Orphans. The term Elder Orphans refers to…
The Art of Listening in Complex Elder Care Management
Our team recently participated in the Elder Law Symposium in Southern Pines, N.C., where our founder, Nancy Ruffner, presented on the Care Management panel alongside Amy Fowler of Asheville-based WNC…
Aging Well Series
As we age we face new issues of capacity and energy. We need strategies for independence and self-determination. How can experts help us make the right decisions and find the right resources- advocacy, advice, insights, help for us and far flung family. Join us for this five- part discussion with local experts at St. Francis of Assisi.
Assisted Living May Not Be The Only Option
The best time to address senior living alternatives is before they are needed. Often times, families have a tendency to make unsettling discoveries when visiting aging parents over the holidays.…
Caregiver Support: Handling Stress and Grief During the Holidays
Caregiver support may be easily overlooked during the holidays, but it is essential for those who are or have been spending many hours caregiving during the year. If this is…
Considering Legacy and Those Caring for Aging Parents
Legacy: From Looming to Lightened Do words like Legacy or Purpose make you uncomfortable? The word Legacy seems to be everywhere these days, and it’s hitting me on all fronts.…
Chronic Disease and Patient Education: “Be True To Your Disease”?
“Be true to your disease” As soon as I heard it nothing else mattered. I turned off the radio interview because one phrase begged for my full attention. I wrote…