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PUBLISHER & EDITOR Sherry Johnson (336) 301-5747 sherry@asheboroandmore.com CONTRIBUTORS Vickie Gallimore, Treva Gallimore, Ginger Flynt Jill Jackson, Robin Hatch ADVERTISING Sales and Marketing Patrick Brown (336) 301-9999 pat@asheboroandmore.com DESIGN Creative Director David Johnson 1644 Media dave@1644media.com GENERAL INQUIRIES Asheboro and More Marketing (336) 301-5747 slq@asheboroandmore.com COPYRIGHT All material appearing in Senior Living Quarterly Magazine is copyright unless otherwise stated or it may rest with the provider of the supplied material. Senior Living Quarterly Magazine takes all care to ensure information is correct at time of printing, but the publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of any information contained in the text or advertisements. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher or editor.
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t Senior Living Quarterly, we dedicate the magazine to our active, engaged seniors because they are the greatest natural resource we have and because we need our senior partners to stay in the game. This and every issue of Senior Living Quarterly will highlight local seniors making a difference and
getting involved in their community. Enjoy this issue, and look for the next one coming out May, 2019!
Sherry Johnson Publisher & Editor Senior Living Quarterly Magazine
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07 Cover Story Meridian Internal Medicine 10 Ask the Experts Insurance Real Estate
24 contents 14 Hooked on Giving Back 16 Senior Functional Fitness 20 M s. Senior Randolph County 2019 24 Basics about RCATS 26 Senior Adult Services Directory
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Meridian Internal Medicine
Offering the Compassionate Healthcare You Deserve
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r. Caroline C. Prochnau, MD has built her medical practice, Meridian Internal Medicine, around providing quality healthcare to her patients in a positive and caring environment that promotes a partnership approach to the treatment and prevention of illnesses. She takes a proactive approach, as opposed to the reactive style we are growing more and more accustomed to. Dr. Prochnau’s practice is helping adult men and women maintain their general wellness
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through regular check-ups for preventative selfcare. In addition, Meridian Internal Medicine offers patients a full range of care for high blood pressure maintenance, thyroid issues and internal medicine. They have an in-house lab through LabCorp so people can have their lab work done right at the office during their regular scheduled visit instead of making an additional appointment at a collection site. Patient records are completely electronic, and
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they offer a secure portal, so patients have access to their personal files at any time, including doctor visits, lab results, x-rays and more. In February 2018, she added Sharon Heyn, FNP-C to the staff at Meridian. Sharon graduated with an associate degree in nursing from Randolph Community College in 2003 and received her Bachelor of Science nursing degree from WinstonSalem State University in 2014. She completed her Master of Science nursing degree from Winston-
Salem State University in 2016. She completed her Doctorate of Nurse Practice with a focus on antibiotic stewardship at UNC-G this Spring, Sharon is from Asheboro, although she spent many years working out of town at a small clinic in Lexington. Sharon enjoys working in her hometown and seeing lots of familiar faces. She fit right in well with the practice, as their philosophies are very similar in taking a team approach to caring for their patients, and their goal is to provide compassionate SENIOR LIVING QUARTERLY, ISSUE 2
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healthcare. At Meridian Internal Medicine, they look at the whole picture of the patient, not just the illness that brings them to the office. They look at the support system the patient has at home, including family, friends and through the community. They talk about lifestyle, and how that can affect your health. Is the patient getting up and moving regularly, or are they more sedentary and sit in front of a computer or TV all day? Do they spend time with friends socializing, participating in brain stimulating activities, or do they sit alone all day? All of these factors can affect your brain and your overall health and at Meridian, they take into account all of these things when diagnosing a patient. Sharon suggests lifestyle modifications that can improve her patient’s physical health, talking with patients and getting them to open up and discussing their mental and emotional wellbeing, because that may be impacting their health. When you spend time talking to your patients, you get to the heart of the issues which isn’t always something physically
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wrong. Sharon and Dr. Prochnau can’t stress enough the importance of being active. It helps improve balance, strength and mobility. A lot of times people don’t think they can do anything, but they recommend gentle stretches or chair yoga and water aerobics as a great way for those who have limited mobility to get the exercises they need. “Whatever you do, if it’s something you
Caroline is married and has two children. Meghan is in 8th grade and plays the Bassoon, and Joshua is in 6th grade and loves to play baseball. Her husband Ken is a mechanical engineer. Sharon is married and has two grown children; her daughter lives in Knoxville, TN and her son is in the Air Force and is stationed overseas. As a veteran, Sharon feels that promoting veteran care is very important and she welcomes the opportunity to care for them at Meridian Internal Medicine. Meridian Internal Medicine is a member of the Triad Healthcare Network, an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) where health care providers who share common goals of improving patient care
enjoy, you are more likely to continue doing it.� Sharon Heyn One of the focuses of Sharon’s field of study was the antibiotic stewardship. Antibiotics are often over prescribed as a cure-all today, and they are less effective as our bodies are slowly becoming immune to them. In some cases, they are not necessary to treat whatever illness you have.
can work together more effectively. Providers work together to integrate care, so their patients are ensured they get the right care, at the right place, at the right time. If you are looking for a caring compassionate healthcare provider, call the office today at 336.633.3073 to make an appointment. Accepting Medicare patients, as well as private insurance. Meridian Internal Medicine is located at 306 N Cox Street, in Asheboro. For more information, visit their website at www.merdianinternalmed.com. SENIOR LIVING QUARTERLY, ISSUE 2
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torms are just one cause of downed trees that damage Consider hiring a professional arborist who can detect diseased trees or trim dead branches that could fall and property. Fallen trees and branches are a significant cause cause damage. Finally, review the coverage in your homeowner policy of damage and power loss after a thunderstorm rolls through. But if a neighbor’s tree falls on your property and causes and check with your local, independent agent if you have any questions. damage, who is responsible? In most cases, it’s your homeowner policy that will cover the cost of the damages, subject Routinely inspect trees to to the policy’s coverage language. At first, that SIGNS OF A DANGEROUS identify problems before they result in a fallen tree and a may not seem fair. But reverse the situation: OR DYING TREE potential insurance claim What if YOUR tree fell on your neighbor’s yard causing damage? Your neighbor would be responsible for the repair and cleanup of BRANCHES AND LEAVES the property. Keep in mind that lightning or wind isn’t anyone’s fault; it’s just an act of Mother Nature. However, Mother Nature may not always STRUCTURAL DAMAGE be in charge. In those cases, responsibility may be with the tree’s owner. For example, if your do-it-yourself neighbor attempts to cut down the tree and is negligent in the process, your neighbor may be responsible for damage to your property. In addition, if the tree was diseased and your neighbor was aware of its condition in advance, this could create a level of negligence that could make them liable. Of course, the same would be true for you if your tree happened to fall on their property. THE BASE The best recommendation is to carefully inspect the trees on your property and take action to prevent hazardous conditions. DRAMATIC REDUCTION IN GROWTH RATE may be an indication of poor health
OFF-COLOR OR SMALLER THAN NORMAL LEAVES is associated with defective roots
BROKEN, DEAD OR HANGING BRANCHES Check for damage after storms
WEAK V-SHAPED BRANCH UNIONS (opposed to u-shaped) These show that a branch is not strongly attached to the trunk
DEEP SPLITS OR CRACKS If these extend into the wood, the tree is already failing
CAVITIES ON THE TRUNK Missing wood or sunken bark mean the tree may be hazardous
LEANING TRUNK WITH A MOUND OF SOIL This indicates the tree has already begun to lean and may fall
Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
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ost seniors know that there will come a day when they’ll have to downsize, either to simplify their lifestyle, to reduce expenses, to move closer to family, or to address medical
needs. It’s a stressful process – both emotionally and physically. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some great tips to make downsizing easier. • Start early. Take it one room at a time, take your time, and take frequent breaks. This process can take up to two months if you have lived in your home for a long time. • Start small. Avoid diving into the larger rooms until you establish a routine. You have years of things to sort through. Start in an area with little emotional attachment like the laundry room or a linen closet. Think about where you are moving to, and how much space you will have. • Eliminate rooms you won’t have in your new home. If you’re moving to an apartment or townhome, you might not have a garage or office. Everything in those spaces in your current home will need to be sold, donated, tossed, or relocated to other rooms. • Get rid of duplicates. You’ll find this is especially true in your kitchen. • Only make Yes or No piles – no Maybes. When you’re going through years of belongings, some things are going to tug at your heartstrings, and you’ll be tempted to make a third pile of things to keep if you have space. Take a hard look at each item. If you use it regularly or expect to in your new home, keep it. If it’s been sitting in a closet or on a shelf for a year or more, it’s time to let it go. • Reduce collections creatively. It can be hard to let go, but they will eat up a lot of space or end up stored in a box where you’ll never see them. Instead, pick a couple of favorites to keep and get rid of the rest. • Don’t be afraid to sell things yourself. With Craigslist, eBay, numerous smartphone apps, yard sales, and an abundance of consignment shops, selling your belongings has never been easier. •Consider legacy gifts early. Is there an antique clock in your foyer that you plan to leave to your son? Maybe a china collection
your granddaughter adores? If there are certain heirlooms you plan to leave to your family in your will, consider instead giving those gifts now. This has two benefits: you’ll get the items out of our way, and you’ll be able to enjoy the feeling of giving those items to your loved ones now. While you’re at it, find out if there are any items your children want that you don’t know about – you might find an easy way to make them happy and lighten your load. • Allow some time to reminisce. While you’re cleaning and sorting, there will be some days when you want to stop and let the nostalgia take over. Cry if you need to, or move to another room and come back later. This is why you started early – just don’t let it prevent you from eventually getting the job done. • Use this as a chance to bond. Invite the kids and grandkids over for the weekend. Talk to the young ones about where you bought your favorite trinkets. Tell them about your family’s heirlooms. It can be one more moment your family shares together in the house you’ve loved – before you start making those memories together in your next home.
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Hooked on giving back to others by Jill Jackson, Marketing Director
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embers of the Crochet Club at the Liberty Senior Center are embracing people undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer and babies who are born prematurely, not with hugs but with headwear the group is crocheting. Led by instructor Sandy Velsor, the six-member team is making “preemie hats” and “chemo hats,” which the club will donate to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Brenner’s Children Hospital. So far the group has made 102 hats – in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some of the members are experienced crocheters while others are picking up hooks for the first time. No matter what their skill level, members are finding this activity both gratifying and relaxing. Club members are Linda Fortune, Pat Hutcherson, Sandy Clark, Sharon Isom, Kathy White and Velsor, who’s been crocheting for more than 30 years. Kaffy Reynolds, director of the Liberty Senior Center, also joins in on the fun. “My granddaughter was the one who told me about the need for preemie hats,” said club member Hutcherson. “My great grandson, Maddox, was born prematurely and had to undergo several surgeries at Brenner’s. He’s doing great now, but this project is inspired by personal experience.” Velsor shared the same sentiment when talking about those undergoing chemotherapy treatment, including a couple she knows well. “This is a small way to provide sparkle and shine, as well as a little warmth, to their day,” she added. In addition to the preemie hats and chemo hats, the club has also crocheted hats and scarves for the military through the “Operation Gratitude” program, using yarns in a variety of earth colors, greens, browns and camo shades. The items were shipped to California and then distributed to members of the military.
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The group, which meets weekly, keeps their focus centered on projects that allow them to give back to others in the community, but they don’t lose sight of the social interaction that comes with being a part of the club. “We sit here and talk and laugh,” said Reynolds. “It’s a great social opportunity.” For Fortune, crocheting with friends is a stress-reliever. “It gets my mind of off things.” Fortune, who labels herself as a beginner, talked about her very first crochet project. “It was supposed to be a blue hat for myself,” she shared. “It got a little too ruffly, so it didn’t look like a hat, but I still think it’s pretty for a doily or something,” she said with a laugh. In fact, the group is made up of a variety of talent. “Sandy is very patient with you no matter what level you are,” she said. “We also share patterns and techniques with each other.” “Crocheting makes the mind work,” quipped Velsor. “Everyone learns from one another.” For Hutcherson, crocheting is also a way to share her talent with her loved ones. During her first year of crocheting she made a hat and a scarf for all of her children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. The following year she decided to crochet ornaments for everyone for Christmas. For those who’ve received crocheted items from loved ones you’ll likely agree that the value is in the love and care that goes into making them. “My kids have started boxes with the ornaments I’ve made for the children and grandchildren, she smiled. “They will get the boxes when they grow up.” Sound like fun? The club is always happy to have new members join the group! Members are passionate about serving the community through this craft. They meet every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at the Liberty Senior Center. There is no cost to attend. Come as you are. Don’t crochet, but you still want to help? The club is always accepting donations of yarn.
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SENIOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS by Robin Hatch, Wellness Director Randolph-Asheboro YMCA
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oday, older adults are more health conscious than ever before. The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA offers seniors the opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle, healthy relationships and a positive outlook on life while fostering friendships and camaraderie. Active older adults live longer and have better functional conditioning. That is why the YMCA offers programs such as Senior Functional Fitness. Functional fitness is a level of muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular efficiency which allows us to safely and effectively perform activities of daily living (ADLS). Activities of Daily Living are the basic tasks of everyday life that keep us living independently. Most physicians agree that exercise is the best medicine for all age groups. Medical research lists proven benefits in
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems. While some risks do occur, the benefits far outweigh any risks of exercise. However, it is important to talk with your doctor before making any significant life-style decisions. The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA offers a Senior Functional Fitness Program to help Seniors improve their quality of everyday life to allow seniors to be able to live independently for as long as possible. The purpose of each activity in the class is to slowly and progressively increase the work being done. Without increased overload, fitness changes are not possible. The exercises are age appropriate and can be modified if necessary. Fitness levels will be measured at the beginning and end of the program. The testing helps to accurately measure changes in fitness. Our hope is that at the end of the class you have improved fitness and will feel confident in exploring some other exercise opportunities at the Y.
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Testimonials from the class: “This is a very good class for all seniors. You are not in competition with anyone but yourself. This is the first time I’ve taken this program and I plan to take it again.” Kay Ellison, Age 74 “This class has built my physical ability to a new level. I am stronger, more agile and am able to do more in my everyday life everywhere. The instructors are experts in helping us achieve our goals physically. I look forward to this class each week. It is a joy to work out with other seniors!” – Janice Edwards, Age 70 “I do water aerobics two times a week and Senior Functional Fitness class two times a week as well as Chair Yoga sometimes. I enjoy coming and it has greatly improved my stamina, balance and endurance. My wife and children have commented on how they can see my improvement in going up and down steps and just doing everyday chores and yardwork.” – Charles Jones, Age 68 The Senior Functional Fitness program runs 10 weeks, meeting Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30pm-2:30pm. The next program will begin April 1 and run through June 6 with registration beginning March 1. The program will also run June 24-August 29, 2019 and again September 16-November 21, 2019. This program is offered free to YMCA members and $50 for non-members and is for those 65 years or older and able to walk without aids. The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA also participates in many supplemental insurance membership programs (SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, RenewActive, and AARP Medicare Supplement Program) that may provide
you with a free YMCA membership or significantly reduced membership fees. For more information on Senior Functional Fitness as well as other Senior programming and opportunities available for you at the Y, feel free to stop in, visit our website at www. randolphasheboroymca.com or give us a call at 336-625-1976.
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Show your true colors by Jill Jackson, Marketing Director, RSAA
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rowing up I remember my mom often asking me what I would like to eat with the main dish she was serving for dinner. Being a typical ten year old, my usual response was macaroni and cheese, tater tots or some other “beige-colored” side dish. It never failed that my mother would respond with “you need color on your plate.” Always the caring mom, my request for macaroni and cheese was replaced with corn from the garden and my hope for tater tots was dashed with fresh green beans. Now that I am older and wiser, I realize my mother was teaching me that rainbows look pretty in the sky, but also look pretty on your plate. I agree. They’re amazing and beautiful—not just in the sky, but also on my dinner plate. But what does this mean? Why is it important for everyone, especially seniors, to get a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet? We all know to eat our greens, but what about our oranges, blues, reds and yellows? Eating a diversity of colorful foods can be an easy way to get a complete range of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive. To reap the benefits, it’s a good idea to include fruits and vegetables of all types — and colors — in your diet. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet are all colors are under the rainbow. So, what’s the nutrition and rainbow connection?
Asheboro Senior Center Director Tracey Walden and Assistant Center Director Penny Tostoe bag fresh vegetables for seniors to take home and enjoy. The vegetables were donated from local farmers and distributed to seniors through Meals-On-Wheels route and to those who attend the Center.
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Fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients— such as vitamins and phytonutrients—which are essential for good health. Dark orange or gold vegetables tend to be high in beta-carotene. Red fruits like watermelon and tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene, and orange foods like oranges and cantaloupe are good sources of vitamin C. Let’s be honest, when it comes to eating healthy, sacrificing your favorite salty snacks and sweet desserts isn’t always easy. Even when you’re making your best effort to eat more fruits and vegetables, it can be easy to fall into the routine of eating the same ones all the time. So, I challenge you to think, shop and cook with color in mind, packing as much color as you can into your fridges and onto your plates. Tips to get your daily Pot of Gold: Color the rainbow Grab some colored pens or pencils and color code your menu plans and shopping lists. Turn it into a challenge to see how many colors you can add to your list and incorporate into your daily meals. Also, make it a point each week to try a new fruit or vegetable that you might have never tasted before. Next on my list? Dragon fruit. I have to admit the look of it kind of scares me, but I’ve heard the texture and taste resembles a kiwi, so I am hoping for the best. Freeze/can the rainbow Why not make it easier and more convenient on yourself to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies? Plan ahead by freezing or canning fruits and vegetables to use in smoothies or soups. One of my mom’s all-time favorite dishes is her vegetable soup. It’s packed full of goodness and it freezes easily. Share the rainbow Do you have a plentiful garden? Would you like to share your harvest with seniors in Randolph County? We would love to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to seniors and share them with our Meals-On-Wheels participants. Feel free to drop off donations at any of our Senior Centers: Asheboro Senior Center (347 W. Salisbury Street), Randleman Senior Center (144 W. Academy Street, Randleman), Liberty Senior Center (128 S. Fayetteville Street, Liberty), or the Archdale Senior Center (108 Park Drive, Archdale). Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA) promotes health and encourages proper nutrition for seniors ages 50+ all year long. During the month of July, RSAA is featuring a variety of nutritionrelated presentations and classes. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you to live well and age well.
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Judy Newsome of Coleridge was crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Randolph County and Ms. Congeniality. (Contributed photo)
Newsome crowned Ms. Senior Randolph County 2019 by Jill Jackson, Marketing Director, RSAA
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udy Newsome of Coleridge was crowned the 2019 Ms. Senior Randolph County at Sunset Theatre on Saturday, June 15. One of nine contestants vying for the coveted crown, she joins a sisterhood of twelve Ms. Senior Randolph County titleholders. Newsome also won the title of Ms. Congeniality. The contestants voted among themselves for the contestant that they felt was the most helpful and the friendliest toward everyone. Other than the winner’s crown, this is the most coveted award in the pageant. Gayle Coleman of Asheboro won first runner-up, followed by Amanda Thompson of Randleman as second runner-up. The pageant, which celebrates active aging, honors the “Age of Elegance” and accentuates motivation and inspiration from senior women, grandmothers and great grandmothers. This year’s contestants, all 60 years of age and older, came from four different cities throughout Randolph County to compete in four judging categories: judge’s interview, casual wear, talent, and evening gown presentation. “I am most proud and humbled to have been chosen from a wonderful group of ladies as this year’s Ms. Senior Randolph County,” said Newsome. “I am looking forward to a year filled with bringing music to people’s ears and putting smiles on people’s faces all across Randolph County.” Hosted by the Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA), the pageant is a major fundraiser for RSAA. The signature sponsor was Janet Blakley Insurance Services, LLC. Gold sponsors: Pam Hill, Clerk of Court; Bill & Ann Hoover; Mayor Bucky Jernigan, City of Randleman.
Silver sponsors: All Insurance for You; Cross Road Retirement Community; HealthTeam Advantage. Bronze sponsors: Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center; Nancy Henderson; Mark, Beth & Gracie Hensley; Lonnie & Mike Keogh; Gail H. & Tony D. McDowell. In-kind sponsors: Randolph Community College Photography Program, Mia Frenduto and Anna Longuillo; Artistic Video Creations; Merle Norman Cosmetics-Maria Dombrowski; Brookdale Asheboro; Cross Road Retirement Community; Burge Flower Shop and Asheboro Cultural and Recreation Services. The Ms. Senior Randolph County Pageant began in 2007, as an annual event to honor women 60 years of age and older living in Randolph County, who are celebrating the elegance of aging gracefully. Participating in the Ms. Senior Randolph County pageant gives women the opportunity to challenge themselves, build self-confidence, meet new people, create lasting friendships, and promote active aging. The
Kaye Atwood, Ms. Senior Randolph County 2018, crowns Judy Newsome as the 2019 Queen (Contributed photo)
pageant also serves as a way to motivate and celebrate life, inner beauty, and the charm and wisdom of timeless aging. Ms. Senior Randolph County queens include: Peggy Holt, 2007; Linda Sexton, 2008; Loretta Linebarrier, 2009; Doris Allred, 2010; Sandra Reese, 2011; Judie McClelland, 2012; Susan Foster, 2013; Pat Moore, 2014; BJ Moser, 2015; Joyia Clayton, 2016; Sara Hudson, 2017 and Kaye Atwood, 2018.
Larry Reid has served as the emcee for the Ms. Senior Randolph County pageant since its inception in 2007. The former Ms. Senior Randolph County Queens have affectionately dubbed him “Mr. Senior Randolph County.�(Contributed photo) SENIOR LIVING QUARTERLY, ISSUE 2
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Judy Newsome, Ms. Senior Randolph County 2019, joins a sisterhood of twelve Ms. Senior Randolph County titleholders. (Contributed photo)
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Basics about RCATS Transportation by Jill Jackson, Marketing Director, RSAA
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hen most people think about RCATS, or Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System, they think about the vans that transport seniors and those with disabilities, but RCATS does so much more! RCATS provides public transportation service to all Randolph and Montgomery County residents on an advance reservation basis. Curb-to-Curb transportation services for older adults, persons with disabilities, human service agencies, and the general public are provided on a county-wide basis. Clean, dependable vans, some of which are equipped with special accessibility features, are used to transport passengers. Drivers are trained in First Aid, CPR, defensive driving and in other safety-related areas.
RCATS employee of 20 years, Bruce Alston, prepares to head out for the day (Contributed photo)
Nearly 900 riders contribute to an average of 50,000 trips in the county. Montgomery County’s RCATS serves over 400 clients with nearly 11,000 trips. This explains why you see RCATS vans all around! Who is eligible to ride with RCATS? All Randolph and Montgomery County residents are eligible to ride on RCATS. What type of trips does RCATS provide? RCATS provides medical, employment, nutrition, and general trips. When can I call to register and set up my appointments? You may call to register and schedule your appointments between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
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RCATS drivers are helpful in assisting clients (Contributed photo)
How far in advance do I have to schedule my trips with RCATS? All trips must be scheduled at least two (2) full business days in advance and may be scheduled up to one month in advance. Currently DSS guidelines require that all Medicaid clients schedule their trip reservations at least three (3) business days (72 hours) in advance to permit eligibility confirmation. What is the difference between a cancellation and a no show? When a passenger elects not to take a scheduled trip and fails to cancel the trip at least 24 hours before the schedule pick-up time, a no-show is recorded. A trip will be considered a no-show if the driver waits five (5) minutes and the passenger does not appear.
RCATS is open to the public and available for work transportation. (Contributed photo)
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Hospice of Randolph County Hospice services in the home, hospital, nursing facilities and in their 15 bed hospice house. 416 Vision Drive | Asheboro (336) 672-9300 | www.hospiceofrandolph.org
108 Park Avenue Archdale, NC 27263 Jo Reid, Director 336.431.1938
Asheboro Senior Center 347 W Salisbury Street Asheboro, NC 27203 Tracey Walden, Director 336.625.3389
Liberty Senior Center 128 S Fayetteville Street Liberty, NC 27298 Kaffy Reynolds, Director 336.622.5844
Randleman Senior Center 144 W Academy Street Randleman, NC 27317 Tana Skipper, Director 336.498.4332
RCATS--Regional Coordinated Area Transportation Service Providing public transportation service to all Randolph & Montgomery County residents on a reservation basis. (336) 629-7433 http://www.senioradults.org/ Transportation.html
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Information & Options Counseling Services, programs or assistance available to seniors age 60 and over. 347 W Salisbury St | Asheboro (336) 625-3389 www.senioradults.org/information-assistance.html Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc. 122 N Elm Street, Suite 700 | Greensboro (800) 951-2257 | www.legalaid.org NC Cooperative Extension--RC Center 1003 S Fayetteville St | Asheboro (336) 318-6000 | www.randolph.ces.ncsu.edu/ RC Public Library Extension Services Are you or is someone you know homebound? 201 Worth Street | Asheboro (336) 318-6816 or (336) 318-6817 www.randolphlibrary.org/extension.htm Randolph/Asheboro YMCA 343 NC Hwy 42 N | Asheboro (336) 625-1976 | www.randolphasheboroymca.com Regional Consolidated Services Programs that assist seniors with home repairs, personal and respite care, free to those who qualify. 221 S Fayetteville St | Asheboro (336) 629-5141 | www.regionalcs.com Social Security Administration 157K Dublin Square Road | Asheboro (888) 472-6119 | www.ssa.gov Veteran's Administration 158 Worth Street | Asheboro (336) 318-6904 | www.co.randolph.nc.us/ Departments/Veterans-Services
DID YOU KNOW? Heart disease can affect just about anyone. While it was once widely and mistakenly considered a man’s disease, since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. According to the Harvard Medical School, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over age 65, just as it’s the leading killer of men. Myths abound with regard to heart disease and heart attack risk. One such myth that prevails is that a person who has heart disease should avoid all exercise. However, cardiologists advise that physical activity can help to strengthen the heart, which will improve blood flow to the brain and internal organs. Those who want to exercise should speak with their doctors about which types of exercise are right for them. In the interim, begin with some low-intensity walking, as this is usually a safe, low-impact way to improve personal health.
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You’ve been hearing things. Life in a small town—word gets around. Did you hear that Randolph Health once again achieved superior results compared to other community hospitals when it comes to patients not having to be readmitted after treatment for heart attack, heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, and joint replacement? How about our recognition from Medicare for the past 6 years for excelling in safe, effective, and low-cost care? We’re proud to be a top provider of high quality affordable healthcare in the Triad. Spread the word.
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