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Brainiacs: Thursdays

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‘Brainiacs’: Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Contact Joyce Baird, 919-542-6877), Fearrington Cares Office

AA Meetings

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AA: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. (Call 919-542-6877 for information.), Fearrington Cares Office

Fearrington Cares Annual Community Meeting

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May 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at The Barn
All Fearrington residents are invited to join the FC Board and Committees for our Annual Meeting and report to the community. Please come for coffee and treats and bring ideas and input on how we can help Fearrington Cares better serve you and your neighbors. Please RSVP to the ‘Evite’ you received in your email or call the office (919-542-6877).

Annual Campaign

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By now you should have received our annual appeal letter. Our goal is to raise $100,000 with 100% participation. We realize this is ambitious, but knowing how much we all value and appreciate the programs and services Fearrington Cares provides, we feel it is realistic.

Please give as generously as your circumstances allow and know that your gift goes directly to programs and services that make a difference to you and your neighbors and to enrich the quality of life in Fearrington Village. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, so all contributions are tax deductible. We appreciate your continuing support.

Information from the Fearrington Cares Staff

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Senior Tar Heel Legislature
The State of North Carolina created the nonpartisan Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL) nearly 20 years ago to provide a formal process for older citizens to place their issues and needs before the State Legislature. Every county, through its Area Agency on Aging, appoints one Delegate and one Alternate to represent local needs and to advocate for the legislative priorities agreed upon by the entire STHL.

Last year, Anne Kissel was selected as your Chatham County Delegate, taking the place of former Fearringtonian, Dr. John Hammond. The Alternate for this term is also someone familiar to many here, Joe Quinn, who now lives in Carolina Meadows. Anne and Joe also serve on the Triangle J Area Agency on Aging (TJAAA) Advisory Council. You will see occasional reports from the STHL and information from the TJAAA in this space and on the FC website.

If you would like to learn more, get involved or have issues you would like put before the STHL, contact Anne Kissel at annekissel@fearringtoncares.org or 919-542-6877.

“It’s The Law” Legal Issues for Caregiving and Your Next Phase

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May 24, 7:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place.
As health, housing and financial situations change so might your needs for the legal documents and actions related to these areas. Come to the next installment in the ‘Planning for the Next Phase of Your Life’ series for an informative program on legal aspects of planning for being a caregiver or care receiver and for ensuring your needs and wishes are met during a health crisis or long term illness.

Beth Tillman, attorney with Tillman, Hinkle and Lackey, PLLC (estate planning and administration), will provide an overview of the key documents and steps to be considered as one ages and as health needs change. Ms. Tillman received her law degree with honors in 1993 and her MA in English from UNC Chapel Hill. She has published articles on end of life health care issues and volunteers with local programs such as Project Compassion, Chapel Hill Public Library Board of Trustees and Charles House.

Caregiver Support

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Caregiver Support: May 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m. (contact Anne Kissel, 919-542-6877 or annekissel@fearringtoncares.org), Fearrington Cares Office

Health Tip

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Strokes are high on almost everyone’s list of conditions you don’t want! Fortunately, there is much that you can do to prevent strokes through health, diet, exercise and stress management. In addition, there are many new treatments available that can help significantly reduce the brain damage and other consequences of a stroke. Early intervention is crucial to the success of those treatments, which requires quick recognition that a stroke is occurring.

How do you know when someone may be experiencing a stroke? Keep in mind these simple tests:
S = Ask the person to SMILE.
T = Ask the person to TALK (to speak a simple sentence coherently, as: “It is sunny today.”)
R = Ask the person to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If a person has difficulty performing these easy tasks, call 911 immediately. Tuck these three letters into your memory and you may help to save a life!

Another assessment of a stroke is to ask the person to stick out their tongue. A tongue that is ‘crooked’ (i.e., goes to one side) may indicate a problem.

Fearrington Cares Nursing Service

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:55:07 +0000

Fearrington Cares staff Nurse, Joyce Baird, was injured in an accident at her home last month. Joyce is working hard on her rehabilitation to regain strength and function in the arm and leg, which were broken in the accident. We hope she will return to work soon but in the interim we are fortunate to have the services of Marion Haywood, RN. Marion has served as the substitute nurse for Joyce for several years and is very familiar with Fearrington Cares and the community. She is available and able to offer you all the same services provided by Joyce so please contact her or come to the office for her help.

Computer Troubleshooters

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:53:56 +0000

Many of you had been helped by the amazing crew of volunteers who form the Fearrington Cares Computer Troubleshooters team. These able people respond to everything from jammed printers to pesky viruses and also help you set up your new electronic gizmos and devices. Now, the Computer group needs your help! As summer approaches, we need a few more recruits to perform this great service. You only need basic skills, patience and the availability to take one or two assignments each month. Interested? Please contact Anne or Pat at the office at 919-542-6877.