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Bystander CPR Classes in February 2020

Learn Bystander CPR

February 07 or 08 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

February 06 or 19 at 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

at the Gathering Place

When a person experiences cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, the minutes before the paramedics arrive can mean life or death. People who witness the event can help but bystander CPR is performed less than half the time. Impressively, bystander CPR can double the survival rates of those who have sudden cardiac arrest. We will be sponsoring four American Heart Association bystander CPR training classes in February. Each class must have four to six Villagers. Registration is required; please call the Fearrington Cares Center (919-542-6877) for more information or to register for a class. The charge is $45 per person, payable at the class.

NORTH CAROLINA GOOD SAMARITAN LAW provides immunity from civil liability for those who provide CPR and act in good faith when using an AED to attempt to save a life. This immunity includes untrained persons who provide “Bystander CPR” and anyone who chooses to use the AED under the instruction from the 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Dispatcher.

Bystander CPR Classes in February 2020 Jon Darling 2020-01-20T22:08:45-05:00

Poster Art for The Mint Julep Jazz Band March 22, 2020 Concert

Click on the Poster for Complete Program and Ticket Information.

Credit: Poster by Art Lituchy

Poster Art for The Mint Julep Jazz Band March 22, 2020 Concert Jon Darling 2020-01-18T23:28:20-05:00

Fall Prevention Checklist

Research studies have shown that one out of four people age 65+ falls each year. 20% of falls cause a serious injury such as hip fractures or broken bones. Falls, with or without injury, can result in loss of mobility, independence, and quality of life. Caregivers are impacted, too, experiencing a significant increase in their workload, sometimes leading to depression.

The good news is you have the power to reduce your loved one’s risk of falling. The steps below can help you work together to develop a falls prevention action plan.

Start the conversation: Explain you are concerned about their overall safety and want to partner on preventative measures. Suggest accompanying him or her to a wellness checkup that includes a falls-risk assessment. For an at-home assessment, ask your loved one to complete a brief fall risk assessment checklist by clicking on link below:

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Fall Prevention Checklist Magda Hageman 2019-12-02T12:53:01-05:00

Tech Tuesday’s November 05, 2019 Program on “Surveying the Cyber Threat Landscape”

Submitted by Mary Johnson

Attendees at the November 05th, 2019 FearringtonEdge Web Security Program, part of the Tech Tuesdays Series, learned best practices for staying safe on the Internet.

Network security professional and experienced OLLI instructor, Tom Foss explained vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques for email, internet shopping, and password protection. Tom’s presentation sparked lively discussions and pointed questions from among the 40 attendees about online behavior and avoidance of malware and bad actors.

This program followed Tom’s October 01st program on home network security. Links to both presentations are here:

The presentation file for the October 01st program “Covering Your Assets: How to Secure Your Home Network from Intruders“
The presentation file for the November 05th program “Surveying the Cyber Threat Landscape: You Never Send Me Your Money“

The Tech Tuesdays Series is produced by FearringtonEdge and is sponsored by Fearrington Cares.

Tech Tuesday’s November 05, 2019 Program on “Surveying the Cyber Threat Landscape” Jon Darling 2019-11-05T21:34:46-05:00

2019 Parkinson’s “Is No Walk In The Park” Community Fundraiser Event

Submitted by Doug Zabor

Fearrington Cares offers a number of very important support group. One of them is the Parkinson’s Support group which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Gathering Place. Our group includes 14 or so people with Parkinson’s (PWP) and their partners or spouses along with a number of widow/widowers of PWPs.

Since the single most important way to help to slow the inevitable progression of Parkinson’s, every year, the Parkinson’s Foundation–the largest Parkinson’s research and support association focused solely on research into the causes and possible cures of Parkinson’s along with information and services–organizes an awareness and fundraiser called “Moving Day.“

The Fearrington Village Support group calls itself Team “Beltie MOOvers.” We work and walk to encourage our wonderful Fearrington community to learn more about Parkinson’s and help us raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation. Three years ago, we came up with “Parkinson’s is No Walk in the Park” event.

This year we met at the Camden mail kiosk at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 with 50 people joining in to walk one time around Camden Park. 8 PWP, 20 relatives, and 22 folks from our supportive Fearrington Community enjoyed a beautiful morning in wheelchairs, roller walkers, with canes or walking around the park. This year they raised $15,643, up from nearly $10,000 in 2018, $8000 in 2017, and $4,000 in 2016.

We’d like to be the number one team in the Triangle but we need a few thousand more. If you’d like to support us, donate to Magda Schijff by using this secure online site, or you could send a check, with Belti MOOvers in the memo line, to:

Triangle Moving Day, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

And please, next year, when you see our Walk Around the Park in the Fearrington Cares kiosk shadow boxes, come on out to learn more about Parkinson’s and how the Parkinson’s Foundation is helping PWP locally, regionally, and nationally.

2019 Parkinson’s “Is No Walk In The Park” Community Fundraiser Event Jon Darling 2019-11-18T22:06:25-05:00

6 ways to stay physically active in winter – NCOA Blog

Exercising during the winter months can be challenging as temperatures drop, roads and sidewalks are slippery, and storms prevent outdoor activities. Here are 6 ways to keep active this season.

6 ways to stay physically active in winter | NCOA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just released the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines recommend that adults move more and sit less throughout the day by engaging in a combination of aerobic activities, as well as balance training and muscle strengthening.

6 ways to stay physically active in winter – NCOA Blog Magda Hageman 2019-10-28T08:14:12-04:00

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It’s Flu Season — Remember to Get Your Senior Flu Shot! The cost is covered by Part B Medicare coverage. The season has gotten off to an early start especially in the South and the strain that is spreading fastest is a very serious one. It’s still not too late to get vaccinated. Monitor the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) influenza website for up-to-date incidence and prevalence reports, symptoms, and warnings. This is a health issue to be taken seriously.

New Transportation Terms Beginning in 2020. Fearrington Cares volunteers will take villagers to the grocery store, the bank, an attorney or to a medical appointment. Our services are well utilized and the increasing number of requests is challenging our drivers many weeks of the year. Beginning in 2020, we have 2 important requests of those we assist: we ask that grocery shopping be completed in 90 minutes and going forward we can no longer provide either next day or same-day rides. Ride requests for medical appointments may be made as much as 2 weeks in advance; please call the Center with no less than 2 days’ notice to request transportation assistance from our volunteers.

A NEW SUPPORT GROUP: Living with Loss meets at 1:00 – 2:30 pm on Thursdays, January 09 and 30, 2020 in the Fearrington Cares Center. This new Support Group is open to people who are dealing with the loss of a spouse, parent, child, or friend and will meet twice a month. Led by Fearrington residents John and Judyth Branson (John a minister and Judyth a psychotherapist), this will be a confidential group where it feels safe to talk about the feelings of loss. Call Judyth (203-451-0383) or Karen (919-542-6877) if you have questions.

See the FearringtonEdge TECH TUESDAYS Series new dedicated content page, which displays recent and upcoming program information, including (when available) the presentation files associated with each program in the series. Following all programs, visit that page to see and download the associated program file(s). Next program February 04, 2020. See their dedicated page for details.

Let’s Talk Dementia. 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at The Gathering Place. Understanding dementia, possible treatments and the course of the disease are challenging. Dr. Rosanne Tiller of the UNC Geriatrics Specialty Clinic will explore what we know, the role of medication, the need for caregiver education and support and what the future holds. Dr. Tiller completed medical school at Duke, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and is pursuing her fellowship in Geriatrics.

Chatham Public Library FREE Computer Classes for JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2020:

Drop-in Computer Assistance: January 8, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (no registration required)
Getting Started with eBooks: January 15, Wednesday, 3:00, 3:30, or 4:00 PM (30-minute, one-on-one sessions)
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics, Part 1: January 29, Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics, Part 2: February 5, Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Drop-in Computer Assistance: February 12, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (no registration required)
Intro to Facebook: February 20, Thursday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

A full list of upcoming events can be found on the library’s events calendar. Sign up to receive automatic email notifications when a new class is added. (Be sure to select Library Adult Events.)

Duke Energy encourages everyone to have a plan should another severe storm cause extended power outages. You can sign up for outage alerts by texting REG to 57801 or enroll online.