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CHARLOTTE – Several nursing students at ECPI University Charlotte will be completing their programs and head-
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Left: Stephenie Lumsden, 51, of Charlotte, is studying to be a licensed practical nurse. After she graduates from ECPI, she will be helping hospital patients with their daily living, such as changing bandages, catheters and IVs. Photo courtesy of Stephenie Lumsden Right: Janette Davies-Moorman, 34, of Charlotte, is studying to be a registered nurse. Photo courtesy of Janette Davies-Moorman
CHARLOTTE – The school year has been put on pause, but Providence High School teacher Nicole Jenkins wants her students to know they’re not forgotten. That’s why she asked Shane Pierce, a graffiti artist known as Abstract Dissent, to give the rock in front of the Charlotte school a makeover. Jenkins said she wanted to reinvigorate the spirit of #OneProv and remind the seniors, in particular, that the year wouldn’t end without recognizing
their achievements. “A rock is very tiny thing, I know, in the context of everything, but here is something you can see,” she said. “Everyone in the community drives by this, parents drive by this, and we are all a part of this community group together.” Jenkins, a longtime English and journalism teacher at the south Charlotte school, said things feel “very unsettled,” especially for the seniors. Spring sports see ROCK, Page 3A
Want to learn more? The rock is displayed on the grounds of Providence High School, located at 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. Check out Shane Pierce’s other artwork at www.abstractdissent.com and on Facebook and Instagram @abstractdissent. Photo courtesy of Nicole Jenkins
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Co-parenting in the time of COVID-19 Dear readers, Our families are currently faced with an unprecedented level of strain and uncertainty. Under ideal circumstances navigating custody, child support and effectively coparenting is a difficult task. Now, more than ever, I encourage my clients to pause and take a deep breath before acting or reacting to a situation involving your ex and your children. Recently, the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Commission issued recommendations and guidelines for attorneys and parents when evaluating custody and/ or visitation agreements and court orders in the context of the COVID-19 restrictions issued by Governor Roy Cooper. The Commission’s stated goal is “to encourage the parties to follow their parenting plan and/or custody order as closely as possible to ensure a level of consistency and stability that is in the best interest of the child(ren)” April 2020 Custody and Visitation Recommendations. Although Governor Cooper’s order limits travel unless it is deemed essential, parents remain permitted to travel for the purposes of complying with an existing custody arrangement. The existence of COVID-19 is not a reason to deny parenting time. So long as each parent is following the recommended health precautions visitation should occur as outlined in an agreement, court order or parenting plan. However, if a family member becomes sick or is exposed to an individual who is positive for COVID-19, appropriate notification to the other parent and healthcare provider is essential. Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations and when safe, resume visitation and/ or custody exchanges. The full text of the Family Court Advisory Commission’s recommendations can be accessed at www.nccourts.gov/courts/ family-court. It is essential to note, if you have a Do-
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Five things to know about online therapy in stressful times by Dr. Tracy Masiello Contributor
These are stressful times, and many are worried about their health, employment or finances. Social distancing and spending long periods of time away from family and friends has made many feel sad and unsettled. Talking with a mental health professional can help lower stress, raise positive feelings and give people the tools they need for dealing with the hardships they face. It can also help with challenges like depression, anger outbursts, family conflict, parenting struggles, improving relationships, personal growth and more. However, with the need to stay at home, it’s hard to just pop on over to the local therapist’s office to get the help needed. Fortunately, telehealth therapy is available, where one talks in live time with a therapist in a private, secure videocall, much like using Facetime or Skype. There are also options to talk with the therapist by phone and text. Since research shows telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, it’s a great option to get the support you need while staying at home. Five important things to know: • Telehealth therapy is used with all ages. Starting at about age 3, tele-play therapy is
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seasons have been cut short, prom is canceled and the senior debate team won’t be taking its trip to nationals. “A lot has sort have been taken,” Jenkins said. “This is not the ending anyone had planned.” Without those events, and a graduation ceremony still up in the air, she said the school year feels unfinished. “When you read a book and you’re finished with it, you put it back on the shelf. Now, it feels like we’re missing a chapter,” she said. Pierce, who used to live in Charlotte but recently moved to Kannapolis, said Jenkins reached out on social me-
used to help children process feelings, including fears and worries, as well as improve behavior concerns. It works just like play therapy in the office, using art, puppets, sensory play and other play therapy materials. The therapist will provide a play therapy take-home kit or send parents a list of things to have on hand. Parents can choose to be involved in some of the play therapy activities to help their child feel supported and connected during these stressful times. For teens and adults, telehealth therapy sessions are much like sessions in person, and the therapist will provide any needed materials before the session. • Telehealth therapy is being covered by health insurances during the COVID-19 pandemic in the same way that in-person sessions are covered. Some insurers are even waiving co-pays to encourage use of mental health coverage, because so many people have elevated feelings of stress and uncertainty right now. For those without health insurance, some therapists offer reduced fees or no fee telehealth services for those needing them. • Telehealth can be used for couples or families who want to work on their relationship but are in different locations. With the ability to have everyone in the telehealth session from wherever they are,
dia after he painted a rock at Mooresville High School. Pierce said he’s used to doing projects at schools and gets a lot of attention from teachers across the districts. Over the years, Pierce has spray painted murals at over 20 schools in five counties. Locally, he’s known for the “We are Butler” mural in the cafeteria at Butler High School in Matthews. He painted it just a few days after the shooting there on Oct. 29, 2018, as a way for the school community to heal. He also painted a cougar inside Carmel Middle School in Charlotte in March 2019. It took Pierce about an hour April 9 to transform the rock at Providence High School into a panther, which is the school’s mascot. Afterward, he posted a pho-
there’s no need to wait until everyone can get together in a therapist’s office. Online therapy can also help build connection and keep relationships strong when people are physically apart. • You can join your session from a desktop or laptop computer, iPad or smartphone. All you need is a private place where you feel comfortable talking. The convenience can’t be beat; you can talk from your couch, car or anywhere else. Teens especially like the virtual session, since they can hang out in their room or anywhere else they want, while they talk with their therapist. • You might think it’s harder to open up to someone in video chat than in the therapist’s office, or worry your therapist will see if your house is messy, or will see that you’re in your worn-out but comfy sweatpants, but the reality is that most people find they quickly get comfortable with the format, can share easily with the therapist, and that the therapist doesn’t care about anything but the focus of the therapy session. People are social by nature, and in this stay-at-home climate of social isolation, online therapy offers a way for people to get connection, understanding and tools to cope in a time when they might feel uncomfortable, worried or afraid. Across our nation, people are engaging in telehealth therapy to
to of the finished piece on his Instagram (@abstractdissent) with this caption: “Things that have changed seem normal now. I believe we will all look back one day and never forget these times. We will remember when half the country couldn’t work, the other half was nervous about working. Schools and institutions closed indefinitely. We made adjustments and acclimated to our environment, we had a will to survive like a panther in the night!” Pierce knows there's a chance most people will drive by the rock on Pineville-Matthews Road and not notice, but that’s not why he painted it. “The fact that there will be a handful of people that it is inspiring to and they’re reading the post and connecting with
About the author Dr. Tracy Masiello is a psychologist and licensed clinical mental health counselor. She founded Reaching Resolution PLLC, a private group practice of mental health professionals in Matthews. Learn more about telehealth therapy by visiting www.reachingresolution.net/tele therapy or calling 980-999-4787. Check out the COVID-19 Resources page.
help them effectively deal with the emotional and mental discomforts of the pandemic. Telehealth therapy is a wonderful solution for helping people of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances navigate through this uncertain and unusual time.
me as an artist and being community-oriented as I am, that’s really cool,” he said. Because of all the murals he’s done at schools, Pierce said fans of his work are starting to see him as an inspirational figure to students. He never realized his talent could heal people emotionally, but he does now. “[Nicole] saw my art as something that could make a difference,” he said. “I hope it encourages the students to stay positive and conveys the message that we’re all in this together. I’m thinking of you guys, a lot of people are too, especially your teachers and staff.” Right: Shane Pierce, also known as Abstract Dissent, spray paints a panther on the rock at Providence High School. Photo courtesy of Nicole Jenkins
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Area coronavirus peak may arrive in June by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County has extended its stay-athome order until April 29 to align with the state, as well as shared updated projections as to when health leaders expect COVID-19 cases will peak locally. Health leaders had projected cases to peak in April, but new modeling shows the peak could be delayed to June with increased social distancing. “We have not yet seen a dramatic acceleration in cases, which indicates to us that we are seeing some progress in flattening the curve,” Public Health Director Gibbie Harris told county commissioners April 14. “ But it also implies that we must continue social and physical distancing if we are to maintain the flattening of the curve.” By that point in the week, Mecklenburg County reported 992 COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths.
Harris showed commissioners modeling that forecast three scenarios based on varying levels of social distancing. If the peak were to occur May 22, the region would need 5,476 licensed beds, including 2,253 intensive care beds, as well as 1,141 ventilators. A June 8 peak would require 2,756 beds, 1,143 ICU beds and 544 ventilators. At June 25, the needs would be 1,506 beds, 821 ICU beds and 313 ventilators. Harris clarified to reporters after the meeting that flattening the curve isn't about returning to normalcy, but about buying the hospitals time needed to prepare for a spike in cases and not be overwhelmed. County Manager Dena Diorio said the county doesn't want to give residents the impression the stay-athome order would remain in place until the peak is reached. She mentioned the stay-at-home order as is until June wasn't realistic. “It gives us the ability to look at
NEWS BRIEFS Restaurants move to Final Fork CHARLOTTE – The votes are in for the Munch Madness Road to the Final Fork. In Union County, The Bridge Restaurant (Indian Trail) will face Rock Store Bar-B-Q (Greater Matthews), while Fox's Alley (Monroe) will take on Emmet's Social Table (Waxhaw). In the Matthews-Mint Hill bracket, El Valle (Downtown Matthews) will face Kabob-Je (Greater Matthews), while The Hill (Mint Hill) takes on New Zealand Cafe (Sardis). Find the brackets on Facebook or Instagram at @mmhweekly or @ucweekly.
Charlotte leaders focus on COVID-19 aftermath CHARLOTTE – Mayor Vi Lyles and the Charlotte City Council will assemble a community recovery task force focused on small business, housing and the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its goals include planning for Charlotte’s post-recovery challenges, as well as providing residents with a long-term vision for a healthy and stable economic and civic environment The task force will hold weekly virtual meetings beginning April 21 until the pandemic is
Cases by zip code Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg County reported 975 cases and 15 deaths as of April 14: 28105: 31-42 28134: 1-18 28209: 1-18 28210: 31-42 28211: 31-42 28226: 19-30 28227: 31-42 28270: 1-18 28277: 43+
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the restrictions and have a plan to start to loosen some of those restrictions as we continue to see the curve flatten,” Diorio said. Diorio told reporters that loosening restrictions wasn't going to be like flipping a switch with everything going back to normal. Expect more of a phased approach. While county leaders credit
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UCPS providing protective gear to Atrium Health MONROE – Teachers in Union County Public Schools plan to donate cloth masks, ear guards and headbands to Atrium Health locations in Union County. Ten career readiness department teachers will start using their school’s 3D printers this week to produce ear guards and headbands for face masks and shields. Apparel and textile production teachers, have also committed to creating masks. Students enrolled in drafting and apparel courses typically use the equipment used to make this protective gear.
Mecklenburg health dept. warns against rapid tests CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Public Health is warning residents that some rapid tests for COVID-19 may provide misleading results, giving a false sense of security they are safe and not infectious. “There is at least one non-FDA approved test being used in our community,” Public
the stay-at-home order and social distancing for helping flatten the curve, Harris said she has seen more vehicles on the roads and larger crowds at grocery stores. If Gov. Roy Cooper chooses to extend the state's stay-at-home order, then Mecklenburg's order will automatically stretch to align with it, Diorio said.
Health Director Gibbie Harris said. “It has a very low sensitivity early in the illness which means a higher likelihood of a false negative result. This could increase the risk that an infectious person would spread the disease.” The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services does not accept positive results from non-FDA approved tests.
Goulston donates face masks to hospitals MONROE – Goulston Technologies presented 2,500 masks each April 3 to Atrium Health in Monroe and Novant Health, Matthews. The surgical masks were produced by one of Goulston’s customers in Grover. The company, Uniquetex, produces nonwoven fabrics for a variety of end uses, including medical and hygiene. “We truly appreciate our healthcare community, and we recognize the sacrifice and risks the doctors, nurses and all healthcare workers face each day,“ President Fred Edwards said.
Safe Alliance hosts virtual fundraiser to help women CHARLOTTE – Safe Alliance President and CEO Karen Parker says isolation can be partic-
Union County Union County has reported 109 cases and 3 deaths as of April 14: 28079: 23 28103: 0 28104: 19 28110: 22 28112: 14 28173: 28 28174: 2 28227: 1
ularly challenging for victims of domestic violence because they are increasingly trapped with their abusers. “One way to support survivors during this uncertain time is to s raise awareness and crucial funding through virtual events like Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” Parker said. Register to walk, set up a fundraising page and start recording videos to share on social media through May 9. Visit www.safealliance.org/walkamile to register.
Union County schools receive supplemental funding RALEIGH – Union County’s schools will receive $1,462,483 in additional funding after North Carolina adjusted funding streams to immediately address how COVID-19 has impacted schools. Schools may use the funds for school nutrition, school and community-based child care, cleaning and sanitizing schools and buses, protective equipment, and remote learning. “These unprecedented circumstances will require innovative solutions previously considered unorthodox,” N.C. Sen. Todd Johnson said. “During the coming months, we will better understand the unique needs, financial and otherwise, our schools require.”
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t's admirable the Charlotte Area Transit System continues operating buses and light rail free of charge to provide essential workers, including health care professionals, a way to get to and from work. I am also impressed CATS rolled out new protocols to maintain social distancing, such as taping off certain seats and limiting the number of passengers that can board a bus to 20. However, a vulnerability exists with the bus route serving Matthews that could potentially affect some of the other most frequently used routes. That vulnerability exists in buses that are extremely late or just don't bother showing up. I witnessed this April 15. One of the Route 27 buses scheduled to leave the Charlotte Transportation Center for Matthews that morning never arrived. People had to wait an additional 30 minutes for the next bus to arrive. Before coronavirus, this wouldn't be a big deal. But with buses operating on less frequent Saturday schedules, you're facing the prospect of twice as many people riding the next bus, making social distancing very difficult to maintain. The driver following the absent bus looked startled as around 20 people boarded her bus before the route even started. She muttered, “Where is everybody go-
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ing,” – obviously unaware the prior bus never arrived. This brings me to my next point – communication. I would encourage passengers to call the customer service line (704-336-7433 and press 0) whenever a bus is running five minutes late. One passenger recently told me there's no use in calling, because they won't do anything about it. I think you may be surprised. It's really the only way to hold drivers accountable and ensures an extra layer of safety for riding public transportation at a time when you shouldn't be rubbing shoulders with other people. CATS should probably allow Route 27 to return to its regular weekday schedule, at least during high volume morning and afternoon commutes, and have a backup driver ready to jump in if the route is running more than 10 minutes late or exceeding its 20-passenger limit. Then again, I have no experience running a public transportation system.
Influencers Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris raised some eyebrows when she mentioned the intent to hire social media influencers to spread the word about staying at home and maintaining social distancing. It didn't bother me, but a lot of people just cringe at the thought of influencers. They just don't like to keep up with the Kardashians. FOX46 has since reported the county has found some influencers willing to spread public health messaging at no expense to the county. I think Mecklenburg County should look at what Union County is doing on social media. They are introducing followers to regular folks in the community who happen to be vulnerable to COVID-19, such as Virginia from Indian Trail who has congenital heart disease or Jessica from Waxhaw with a mom who is a cancer survivor. The campaign promotes the idea of empathy.
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be there for the patient so they can see that somebody cares for them.” (continued from page 1A) After finishing the nursing program, Suhanova will go straight into working in the in Virginia, North Carolina, South Caroli- telemetry unit at Atrium Health in Monroe. na and Florida. The Charlotte campus is at There, she will be observing patients to rule out strokes and heart attacks. 4800 Airport Center Pkwy. Suhanova is excited to begin using her Davies-Moorman, 34, of Charlotte, is just a few weeks away from finishing ECPI’s education to help patients, but at the same nursing program, but she’s worried. She said time, she’s afraid. She said school has been nursing students normally have the opportu- very stressful ever since classes were moved nity to tour the hospitals where they’re inter- entirely online and she’s not getting as much viewing to work. They learn the layout and hands-on experience as she’s used to. She’s worried about being thrown into a the flow and see every floor of the facility. However, that’s no longer happening since fast-paced hospital environment and the exmany area hospitals are temporarily closed to pectations from supervisors that she’s ready students. In some cases, Davies-Moorman to hit the ground running. “You can know all the material in the said, students won’t even see the emergency world, but how do you perform nurse tasks? departments until they start working there. “There’s literally no possibility for that That’s more important,” Suhanova said. Working in a hospital also puts her family right now,” she said. She’s also concerned about access to Per- at risk. Suhanova lives with her mother, fasonal Protective Equipment like face masks, ther and brother. Still, she knows what she shields, gloves and gowns. She knows hospi- signed up for and said she doesn’t have any tals in Charlotte have a strong supply now, regrets. “I went to nursing school to help people,” but that could change from week to week. “It would be the same thing as a soldier Suhanova said. “This is a great opportunity going into battle if he didn’t have armor or to help people, isn’t it?” Stephenie Lumsden, 51, he didn’t have artillery,” Daof Charlotte, is studying vies-Moorman said. “You to be a licensed practical know what the risks are.” Davies-Moorman’s fear To be a nurse, especially nurse. After she graduates isn’t so much about expos- a good one, comes from from ECPI, she will be ing herself to coronavirus, a very selfless place.” helping hospital patients but rather what she could • Janette Davies-Moorman with their daily living, such as changing bandagbring home to her family and spread to the community. Still, she isn’t es, catheters and IVs. “I’m just praying that by the time we get giving up on her dream to become a nurse. Davies-Moorman said she’s always wanted out there that we got a hold on it and it starts to work in a neonatal intensive care unit or to taper down so we can pick up the slack in labor and delivery. She loves people and and help everybody get through it,” Lumswants to make a positive impact on their den said. “A lot of us are ready because we lives. If anything, Davies-Moorman said, feel like this is our military sign-up to go to seeing how doctors and nurses are battling war.” Even though she’s ready, Lumsden is conthe public health crisis has solidified her reacerned about having the proper PPE and son for choosing the health care profession. “The logical response right now is to stay what the standards will be at the hospital away from people and a nurse’s brain works where she will be working. She said she’s completely different … on the opposite end seen some nurses having to “suit up” in fullof the spectrum,” Davies-Moorman said. body protective equipment and there are a “To be a nurse, especially a good one, comes few pieces of PPE she hasn’t had experience with in school. from a very selfless place.” She is also worried about quarantining Svetlana Suhanova, 27, of Matthews, was inspired to study nursing at ECPI after her and missing her family. Lumsden lives with her father and daughter and has a newborn brother spent six weeks in the ICU. “The way the nurses took care of my grandson she is not going to be able to see brother, the way they were approaching him, very often. However, she’s willing to put her persontrying to find the better interventions for him, made me think that I want to be that al fears aside to do what she loves. Lumsden person,” she said. “I want to be a person who said she got into nursing because she has an helps people and makes a difference in some- inherent feeling of wanting to help people, make a difference and maybe even save a life. body’s life.” “There’s a pull from inside yourself,” The outbreak of coronavirus strengthened that decision. Suhanova said the community Lumsden said. That pull has grown even stronger during is relying on health care professionals now more than ever, especially since family mem- the coronavirus. Lumsden said she’s is anxbers can’t be in patients’ rooms to support ious to head into the workforce and act as relief for the nurses who have been working them. “Nurses, they take care of a patient. Not around the clock. “We have the knowledge, we’re just ready just physically, but socially, psychosocially and holistically,” Suhanova said. “I want to to get out there and use it,” she said.
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fundraising competition among a select group of MWOY alumni. Jockel ran for Woman of the Year in 2010, back when she lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to Charlotte six years ago. All-Stars represent their local market and conduct their own campaign with their personal fundraising team. Each dollar raised counts as one vote, and the male and female All-Star who raises the most money during the campaign is named the National Man & Woman of the Year All-Stars. Funds raised through the campaign are fueling the next generation of cancer research. They also go toward patient services and copay assistance. Before the coronavirus hit, Jockel had set a goal of raising $500,000. That number hasn’t changed. Even though it’s a difficult time to ask people for money, she looks to her uncle, Tim, and good friend, Sara, for inspiration. Jockel’s uncle was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at a late stage in June 2018. When admitted to the hospital, his white blood cell count was 186,000 – basically one week away from dying. Had he been in any kind of an accident, he would have bled to death instantly. He was hospitalized for 65 days during his first round of chemo treatments, then he underwent a bone marrow transplant in October 2018. Initially it worked, but the leukemia came back. Tim now undergoes monthly chemotherapy treatments to keep him in remission. Shortly after, Jockel’s friend Sara, who was only 29 years old, was also diagnosed with AML. She is currently undergoing a series of clinical trials, traveling back and forth to MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in the hopes of getting to remission. Jockel said it’s because of them that her drive to fight for a cure is stronger than ever. “It’s a reminder that anything that we have going on is not nearly what they’ve dealt with,” she said. Alyson Johnson, campaign director for LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year/Students of the Year Campaigns in Charlotte, said while the coronavirus has thrown fundraising for a loop,
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it has also shed light on a different perspective. She said cancer patients are often in quarantine due to their compromised immune systems. They can’t be around loved ones and they don’t know when their lives will return to normal, if ever. “Right now, we’re really living the life of a cancer patient,” Johnson said. “If anything, it’s kind of showing people a day in the life, a week in the life, a month in the life of people going through cancer treatments.” Jockel is still determined to continue her campaign amidst the coronavirus, but she’s had to pivot the way she’s raising money. Instead of hosting in-person events, she’s turned to selling T-shirts online and organizing contests through Rally for Restaurants for gift cards to local restaurants. She’s also planning streaming events, such as online workouts. A company or business will execute the virtual event with a recommended donation for attending, she said. “This is still really important and we’re grateful for anything you can give us,” Jockel said. “I really want to make Charlotte proud and I'm really trying my best to do it despite the circumstances.” Want to donate? Visit Allie’s fundraising page at www. AMLAllStars.com or send a check made payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 4530 Park Road, Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28209 by May 31 with Allie Jockel in the memo.
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Chronic health conditions put African Americans at risk by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Doug E. Fresh dons a face mask and gloves in his latest music video, rhyming "Everybody keep your face masks on, don't take it off because corona is strong." The 30-second clip is part of a campaign launched by Novant Health to emphasize social distancing among African Americans. The hospital sys-
tem also enlisted in Charlotte African Americans make up native Anthony Hamilton in half of the 951 COVID-19 similar messaging to help stop cases through April 12 in the spread of Me c k l e n b u r g coronavirus. County. Of the IN UNION COUNTY “What was African Americans make first 12 deaths, true before up 24% of Union County's all were over 105 confirmed cases COVID-19 is the age of 60 of COVID-19 reported true now: We with underlying through April 13. have real health chronic health disparities in our conditions and black communities,” said Vicky half of those were African Free, chief marketing officer of American. Novant Health. “We see the Gibbie Harris, public health trend and we’re taking action.” director for Mecklenburg
County, said these statistics should not be surprising. “When we look at our demographics and our data in this community, this is the population that is hardest hit by all of the chronic diseases,” Harris said. “This is the population where we see the biggest challenges around social determinants – jobs, housing, education. So why should it be surprising that COVID-19 is see RISK, Page 4B
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Trader Joe’s off Rea Road in south Charlotte offers shopping hours for senior citizens from 8 to 9 a.m. Photo courtesy of Trevor Scott
Senior care industry works to keep COVID-19 away
Grocery stores give priority to older adults
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CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte’s preparation for COVID-19 is similar to its approach for the flu, but the senior living community has also taken extra precautions. Residents and staff are screened daily. Staff has additional paid sick leave to ensure they're not coming to work sick. Social activities have gone virtual. Delivery and take-out have replaced traditional dining. Visitation is off limits unless essential, even then, you're going to be screened for symptoms and required to wear a mask.
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We are doing everything in our control to prevent and prepare for this pandemic. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, their families, and our team members.” • Leslie Hall Executive Director, The Charlotte
Short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facilities have been on high alert since the Life Care Center of Kirkland in Washington state made national headlines in February for being one of the first COVID-19 hot spots. Randy LeMaster, who serves as a board member for the North Carolina Assisted Living Association, said it's the biggest issue affecting his industry right now. LeMaster works as regional director of operations for Waltonwood Senior Living. Waltonwood Cotswold and Waltonwood Providence follow guidelines set by the local health department, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They also spend time reviewing best practices with staff. “Education is the most important thing we can do,” LeMaster said.
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While three in four of the 951 reported COVID-19 cases through April 12 in Mecklenburg County have been between the ages of 20 and 59, older adults were four times more likely to be hospitalized. The first 12 deaths were older than 60 with underlying chronic conditions. Gibbie Harris, public health director for Mecklenburg County, said six long-term care facilities have confirmed coronavirus outbreaks, which she defined as two or more individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Because the outbreaks are contained, Harris said the county won’t name them. “The facilities that have had outbreaks have been doing what they need to do to protect the rest of the individuals in their population,” Harris said during an April 8 media briefing. see SENIOR CARE, Page 4B
Coronavirus response offers three key lessons by Richard Rogers • Contributor
Do you also find it hard to believe that only four weeks ago a slate of presidential candidates were making last chance stops here in North Carolina, vying for a Super Tuesday victory? How has time moved so slowly, and yet so fast? These are unprecedented times, and perhaps what’s happening right now is the pinnacle of an unprecedented era. For me, it seems our society has, for some years now, begun accepting the unparalleled as the ordinary. I believe this is now changing. Though the pandemic has yet to show its full lethal hand, we’re already learning from it. Many of these lessons are deeply woven into the public sector narrative. I think there will be many more lessons to come.
1 While debating the merits and purpose of larger or smaller government is a common American conversation, the consequences of such decisions made by local, state and federal governments are now being put to the ultimate test. Whether we have the resources and manpower ready and available to adequately fight COVID-19 will directly reflect public policy trends and decisions made since 9/11. The epidemic will shape health care and other public policies for decades to come.
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2 Public servants are valiantly working on the lifesaving front lines during the gravest national emergency since 9/11, and our country’s greatest healthcare crisis in more than a century. Many public sector workers also continue to work while being at increased risk of exposure. We should all pause and think about how once again the public sector is boldly sacrificing for the public good.
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3 We are hearing the call to step up for the common good. The cultural and healthcare tsunami that is COVID-19 has returned us to a shared humanity. As we are threatened, we have rediscovered how indivisibly connected our lives are. This is the silver lining on the most tempestuous of clouds. We are responsible for each other. And we are living up to our responsibility. Richard Rogers serves as executive director for the N.C. Retired Governmental Employees’ Association.
In some ways I remain what I used to be for real, a New Yorker. A Jewish one at that. So I am a trained complainer. A curmudgeon. A kvetch. Where Trader Joe’s off Rea Road is concerned, I am an unabashed admirer. As Monk the TV character used to say, “Here’s what happened.” Thursday I called to ask their current opening hours for regular customers and for seniors. Regular, 9 a.m. Seniors, 8 a.m. “If you get here by 8:30, you’ll make it.” So, Friday morning, a change from my normal life visit to Trader Joe’s on Saturday, I left at 7:15 and was there early, 7:30. Was I the only senior there? No such luck. Where should I stand? The senior line was nicely organized right at the entrance, going back about 15 people, each six feet apart as designated by wide yellow tape. Sidewalks were broom clean. Things were looking good. Everything fell into place. Plenty of parking. The temperature, whatever it was, was just right. About a quarter to eight, workers identified by their non-corporate uniform started doing things with shopping carts, flowers and other such. Odd how they move energetically but don’t look frenetic or like they’re rushing. And at 8 a.m., maybe a genteel few minutes before, they opened the wide front doors, a few of their employed minions interacting with those of us in line. One staffer recognized me and I smiled but realized if you wear a face mask, no one sees your smile. Lights camera action! I was handed a bright red shopping cart, the kind usually encrusted with dust and grime. Not this time. Shiny, happy to grace my hands. Inside, wow, the normally gritty TJ see GROCERY, Page 3B
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Tax time during coronavirus: What retirees need to know by Chris Orestis Contributor
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Alzheimer’s Association moves Memory Gala to August CHARLOTTE – The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter’s Charlotte Memory Gala originally scheduled for May 16 has been rescheduled for Aug. 29 at The Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St. More than 400 community and business leaders are expected to attend the gala, which celebrates the lives of loved ones with dementia and raises money to underwrite the association’s support, education, advocacy and research efforts. “Alzheimer's forces us to realize that memories aren't guaranteed; to rethink our idea of success; and to appreciate the small moments – the smiles, the laughs, the love,” CEO Katherine Lambert said. “The Memory Gala was born from this idea and is an impactful way to care for the almost six million Americans whose memories are being stolen from them by this disease. We look forward to bringing everyone together for a memorable night in the fight against a disease that erases such moments.” The association will recognize Marnie Schneider with the 2020 Award of Excellence for the voice she and her family are giving to Alzheimer’s disease. Schneider is the caregiver for her mother, Susan Tose Spencer, who is living with Alzheimer’s and is the former general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles. Schneider, along with her mom, is also the author of “Football Freddie” and “Fumble
Learn communication strategies virtually The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is offering free virtual education programs in the coming weeks to help caregivers and their families. The next one takes place April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “Effective Communication Strategies” will cover how to decode verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help connect and communicate. Attendees are invited to join via video/ webinar or through a toll-free number. Registration is required at https://tinyurl. com/ALZApril22 or by calling 800-2723900.
the Dog: GameDay in the USA” children’s book series. The black-tie optional event will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Guests will enjoy a welcoming reception and silent auction, wine pull, seated dinner, live auction, dancing and musical entertainment provided by Kingdaddy. Tickets cost $300 per person, tables of 10 cost $2,250 and sponsorships cost $2,500. RSVP by Aug. 14. Visit http://charlottememorygala.org to register.
Retirement and the effects of aging come with a lot of changes, but at least one thing remains constant. Every year, Uncle Sam wants to make sure you’re paying any taxes you might owe him, and that’s true whether you are retired or not. That said, though, there are tax rules that are specific to older Americans, so it’s important to be aware of the different ways you might be able to reduce your tax bill that weren’t available to you when you were younger. Normally, April 15 is the deadline to file your tax returns. But this year, because of the disruption caused by the coronavirus, the deadline has been extended to July 15. Remember also, if you currently receive Social Security and don’t file taxes anymore, you will receive a government stimulus check (or auto-deposit) of $1,200 automatically without filing any additional paperwork. Meanwhile, that tax deadline extension means you’ve got extra time to explore some of those rules that seniors can take advantage of. A few to be mindful of include: • You may qualify for a larger standard deduction. For many Americans, including many seniors, there’s no reason to itemize your deductions anymore because the standard deduction is so high – $12,200 for a single person and $24,400 for a married couple filing jointly. But you can get an even higher standard deduction if either you or your spouse is 65 or older, and a still higher deduction if either of you is blind. If you aren’t itemizing, then you want to make sure you’re getting the maximum standard deduction that you are allowed because that’s going to impact how much of your income is taxed. • Yes, your Social Security benefit may be taxed. The rules for how much – if any – of your Social Security benefit is taxed can be tricky, so you want to be extra careful with that. According to the Social Security Administration, if you’re filing as an individual, and your Social Security benefit plus any other taxable income you have is between $25,000 and $34,000, you may be taxed up to 50% of
your benefit. If your combined income is more than $34,000 then up to 85% of the benefit may be taxable. For married couples filing jointly, if the combined income is between $32,000 and $44,000, you may have to pay tax on up to 50% of your benefits. If your income is more than $44,000 then up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable. • You may be able to deduct long-term care insurance premiums. Owners of long-term care insurance policies can take tax deductions on premiums they pay for qualified plans – as well as other reimbursed medical expenses such as Medicare premiums – as long as the premiums are greater than 7.5% of adjusted gross income. • Selling your life insurance policy has advantages. There can be significant tax benefits for people who sell their life insurance policy through what is called a “life settlement.” Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the proceeds from a life settlement are fully exempt from federal taxes if the policy owner is terminally or chronically ill. Those who are not terminally or chronically ill do pay capital-gain taxes on the proceeds from the sale, minus the amount in premiums the policyholder paid over the life of the policy. • You may want to increase contributions to your retirement accounts. Of course, many seniors aren’t adding anything to their IRAs or 401(k)s. Instead, they are regularly withdrawing money to pay for monthly living expenses. But if you’re still working, you can increase your contributions, which can both reduce your tax bill now and give you an even larger nest egg when you do retire. The IRS limits how much you can contribute each year, but that limit increases once you turn 50. The important thing to remember is that you may have options at tax time that you hadn’t thought about. Knowing the tax rules and how they apply to your personal situation, and seeking professional advice, can make a huge difference. Chris Orestis, known as the “Retirement Genius,” is president of LifeCare Xchange and a nationally recognized healthcare expert and senior advocate.
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Senior community awards high school scholarships
Jim Mortimer (right) accepts his award from Juliette Weiland, chapter president, and Jim Poppe, district director for North Carolina. Photo courtesy of SCORE Charlotte
Retired bank exec honored for nonprofit service CHARLOTTE – SCORE Charlotte awarded Matthews resident James Mortimer an Emeritis Award for Meritorius Service for his 16 years of volunteering to the nonprofit. Mortimer received the award for consistently providing above-average service to the Charlotte chapter. He is only the ninth member to receive the award since the chapter was formed in 1965. He served as chapter president in 2011 and 2012. SCORE is a volunteer organization consisting of active and retired business executives and business owners that mentor small busineses. He had 34 years of financial executive experience in city management, risk management and commercial lending at First Union National Bank and Wachovia Bank in Charlotte.
Kunkle excels in integrating clients at SCORE CHARLOTTE – SCORE Charlotte presented Robert Kunkle with the Distinguished Service Award for his commitment to clients and the chapter’s intake process. Kunkle His work ensures accurate and timely distribution of mentor requests. In 2019, the chapter processed nearly 1,500 of these requests from the national SCORE site (www.score.org). Kunkle joined SCORE Charlotte four years ago, after spending 30 years with IBM. He also spent 10 years with Wells Fargo in Charlotte where he was part of a management team in their Wholesale Technology Services Risk Management Group.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte awarded $3,750 to winners of the Silver Pen Scholarship Competition. The luxury senior living community's parent company, The Maxwell Group, has awarded more than $275,000 in scholarships since 2012 to bridge the communication gap between high school seniors and community members. “It’s a great scholarship opportunity, as local students write essays on a chosen topic and our members get to read and judge the entries based on the set criteria,” said Leslie Harris, The Charlotte’s executive director. “Our members love participating and it’s a great way to connect with our local community.'' Katherine Neil, of Covenant Day School, won first place, followed by Christion Zappley, of North Mecklenburg High School, and Laila Robinson, of Charlotte Christian School. Visit www.silverpen-slc.com to learn more about the competition.
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was transformed, the floors gleaming. Shiny as the carts. And the front of the store, usually active with bodies and register lines, was pristine, empty, or so it seemed, enticing me to the aisle that gave me dishwasher detergent. Looking at the green detergent box, I observed that where many companies seek to enhance their “branding” by packaging and graphic design severely restricted in its ability to stray from corporate graphic formulas, Trader Joe’s packaging provides its in-house design staff with a lot of graphic leeway. It may not all match visually, it does match emotionally. By not being compulsive about visual branding, TJ’s is branded more effectively. No one was in my way. There was a little body-crush in the far-left corner around berries, a hot item. I stepped back briefly. We had been discouraged from using our own, presumably infected, shopping bags and my modest order was stuffed into three crisp double paper bags. The cashier was chipper as always at TJ’s and separated from me by a thick sheet of transparent plastic. Back in my car having spent $57, I checked my watch. 8:22. Not one moment of kvetching for this senior kvetch. Larry Miller is a freelance art director, graphic designer and certified curmudgeon whose portfolio can be seen at www.listenwrite design.com. Call 980-245-2323 for details.
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Senior shopping hours Grocery stores have set aside specific hours for older adults or vulnerable people to shop amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These were posted on corporate websites. It doesn't hurt to call your local store to verify. • Aldi: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays • Bi-Lo: 8-9 a.m. weekdays • Food Lion: 7-8 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays • Fresh Market: 8-9 a.m. weekdays • Harris Teeter: 6-8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays • Lidl: No special hours. • Publix: 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays • Target: 8-9 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays • Trader Joe's: 8-9 a.m. daily • Walmart: One hour before store opens (usually 7 a.m.) Tuesdays • Whole Foods Market: 7-8 a.m. daily (28210 location)
DAR presents community service award MONROE – The John Foster Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution presented Sue Preslar with the DAR Community Service Award for her outstanding volunteer service. Preslar put together a group of women about 10 years ago who knit week after week and give everything they make to others. They have presented 185 preemie/newborn hats for Union Memorial Hospital; 150 adult scarves and hats for the Monroe homeless shelter and Room at the Inn; 250 hats and mittens to elementary students chosen by school counselors; 150 afghans and prayer shawls for Hospice House in Union County; and many other good deeds. Visit www.DAR.org for details.
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The NCDHHS recommends long-term care facilities with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 to isolate infected residents in their own rooms with private bathrooms. Cabarrus Health Alliance confirmed April 12 that the Five Oaks Rehabilitation in Concord had 67 COVID-19 cases, prompting the testing of more than 300 patients
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