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  • The Holiday Season of Care

    The holiday season is a time for family, love, and reflecting on the well-being of those we hold dear. It’s also the perfect opportunity to ensure [...]

  • National Influenza Vaccination Week: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

    National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), observed each December, serves as an important reminder that it’s not too late to protect yourself and those you care about [...]

  • National Senior UTI Awareness Day

    National Senior UTI Awareness Day is celebrated every year on October 24 to highlight the importance of recognizing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults, especially [...]

  • Veterans Buddy Check Week 

    In support of The STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, the VA has established National Buddy Check Week, scheduled for October 21–25, 2024. This initiative aims to [...]

  • September is Healthy Aging Month!

    This month is dedicated to promoting positive lifestyles for aging individuals and encouraging everyone to stay active and take steps toward improving physical and mental health. [...]

  • New Benefits and Streamlined Processes to Help Disaster Survivors

    The height of the summer is often fraught with the vengeance of Mother Nature in the forms of hurricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.  These acts of [...]

  • Operation Heat Relief BLOG

    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with the N.C. area agencies on aging and local service providers to [...]

  • National Senior Fraud Awareness Day

    Senior Fraud Awareness Day is an important observance aimed at raising awareness about the various types of fraud that target older adults. Typically held on May [...]

  • Allergy Week and the Elderly

    Allergy Week is an initiative aimed at raising awareness about allergies, their impact on health, and ways to manage and prevent allergic reactions. While allergies can [...]