View the Digital Magazine In This Issue... Springtime in North Carolina is a time of beautiful colors. You can find so many things to do in our state, such as hiking and biking the many trails, enjoying a vineyard tour, spending a night out at the ballpark, and, of course, planting your garden to reap fresh vegetables and greens [...]
In this issue, I have created my article as, rather than my view, more of a research document because the question of the future of nursing (skilled) care homes is a significant one. Since 2011, national occupancy rates in nursing homes have dropped nearly 6 percent, leaving more empty beds [...]
"May your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions." There is much truth in the above catch line isn’t there? How often we fail to follow through on the very things that could make such a difference in our lives and the loved ones around us. May 2019 [...]
The New Year is here and it is time to think about resolutions and goals for the days ahead. It is time to plan your fitness regimen and put your daily routine in order. Routine and regularity are important, so it is essential that you set aside a time each [...]
The North Carolina Museum of History Foundation recently announced the recipients of its 2018 Philanthropy Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation, study or understanding of North Carolina history. Awards went to BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and CEO Emeritus J. Bradley Wilson, Ann Baggett Goodnight and Dr. James Howard Goodnight, and Betty Ray [...]
Harrison has been a member of the N.C. House of Representatives since 2004 and has been a passionate environmental supporter. Photo by Nelson Stover The Greensboro Public Library has announced Pricey Harrison as the recipient of the 2018 Thomas Berry Award in recognition of her support of sustainable and outstanding environmental programs re-imagining the human-earth relationship. As a member [...]
Twenty special needs residents called Bell House Home for nearly three decades until, in 2014, federal and state policy changes and associated funding cuts resulted in its closing. In the intervening years, another nonprofit agency, Creative Aging Network of N.C., was offered the opportunity to utilize the facility for its programming, while the Bell House board explored opportunities for [...]
Smith/Packett, LLC is pleased to announce the beginning of their newest senior care community, to be called Harmony at Greensboro, which will be situated on 6.5 acres on Whitehurst Road in Greensboro, N.C. This $38 million project will offer a total of 177 units for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents of Harmony at Greensboro will benefit [...]
High Point Regional Health officially became part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family on Saturday, September 1, and has a new name, Wake Forest Baptist Health – High Point Medical Center. The new name reflects the reach of High Point Medical Center’s existing health care services and popularity with patients beyond the region. With 351 licensed beds [...]
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Ms. Senior Guilford County Pageant crowned the county’s fifth senior queen. Sherry Pinedo of Oak Ridge was honored with the crown and title of Ms. Senior Guilford County 2018. If she chooses, Pinedo can compete in the 2019 North Carolina State Pageant in Southern Pines on May 18, 2019. Janet Wagner of High [...]
