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Chatham County Council on Aging Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources

Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources

Downloads If you are using Zoom on your computer, you will want “Zoom Client for Meetings.”For a smartphone or tablet, you will want “Zoom Mobile Apps” The Chatham County Council on Aging strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Chatham County Council on Aging Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources Jon Darling 2020-04-15T15:30:02-04:00

Chatham County Seniors Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home

Chatham County Senior Citizens Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home

Chatham County Council on Aging is now offering online events or events over the phone! Family and Consumer Service Agent, Phyllis Smith, will be presenting on Thursday, April 16, 2020. She will be discussing COVID-19 Safety using Zoom. The Chatham County Council on Aging will also offer other online events.

Chatham County Seniors Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home Jon Darling 2020-04-15T15:22:41-04:00

How to Join a ZOOM Meeting

Joining a Meeting

In this article, we will discuss how to join an instant meeting through an email invite, an instant messaging invite, from the browser, from the Zoom desktop and mobile application, from a landline or mobile phone, and with a H.323 or SIP device.

How to Join a ZOOM Meeting Jon Darling 2020-04-15T15:26:48-04:00

Free Matter of Balance Course

MATTER OF BALANCE
Do you have concerns about falling? Have you been struggling with maintaining your balance?
Many older adults are concerned about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. It is an evidenced-based health education program and it is free of charge. While simple exercises will be used, it is not an exercise class.

Minimum Number of people: 3 minimum and 8 maximum

Registration by Thursday, September 26
To register call the Passmore Center front desk, 919-245-2015
Instructor: Geri Kanne, MSN, ANP-BC
Fee: FREE
Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Classes will be held from Tuesday, Oct 2 through Nov 19 (242000-02)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm, or 1- 3 pm

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Free Matter of Balance Course Jon Darling 2019-09-18T17:27:51-04:00

Education Program: “Introduction to Insight Meditation” 7:00 p.m. September 12, 2019

Education Program: “Introduction to Insight Meditation” 7:00 p.m. September 12, 2019 Jon Darling 2019-08-25T22:06:39-04:00

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors

Event Also Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Each year North Carolina recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Increasing awareness of one of the most vulnerable populations is now more important than ever. The Adult Services Division of Chatham County Social Services Services, Cooperative Extension and the Council on Aging and NC Cooperative Extension jointly host a free event on the dangers of scams to bring awareness of elder abuse to you and your loved ones.

The seminar will be held on Thursday, May 30, 9:30 AM to Noon at the Council on Aging;-Western Senior Center at 112 Village Lake Road in Siler City. [MAP]

The program will include such topics scams and fraudulent schemes through the internet, sweepstakes, lotteries, home repairs, phone and telemarketing scams, reverse mortgages and Medicare fraud. Presenters include Hugh Harris with NC Department of Justice, Stephanie Bias with NC Department of Insurance, and the Chatham County Council on Aging.

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors Jon Darling 2019-05-06T13:26:04-04:00

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Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. There have been reports of individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud, Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Malicious websites and apps that appear to share virus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received, and seeking donations fraudulently for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations.

If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home. Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov.

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COVID-19 Current Information Page

To a very small degree, Fearrington Village residents look to Fearrington Cares for information about health and well-being. Since accurate and current information is the bedrock of managing any potential threat to residents, Fearrington Cares is providing an information page on our web site for the infectious disease COVID-19.

CLICK HERE to Check it Out -- Bookmark Those Sites -- They Are Updated Frequently.

OPERATIONAL NOTICE UPDATE: The Fearrington Cares Center Will Remain Closed Through May

From Karen Metzguer, Executive Director and Nurse: Following national and state guidelines, Fearrington Cares remains closed. We temporarily closed the Center on March 17, 2020, and I am disappointed to share that we will not provide classes, programs, or open our services during the month of May. I am in consultation with other health professionals, the Board, and The Chatham Council on Aging and we are beginning to establish criteria for re-opening our services. I believe the safest and most critical thing for residents of Fearrington to do is continue the actions you are taking, in concert with the recommendations of the CDC and the state health Department for the next 4 weeks. It is my hope that at that time we will have the information we need to provide safe gatherings and safe services. We need to dream, while keeping our feet firmly grounded on the soil. We will reevaluate this decision regularly; we will reopen when prudent and will inform you of the date.

Our staff will be able to check messages and make calls remotely using the Fearrington Cares number, 919-542-6877.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE EVOLUTION OF THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Chatham County Council on Aging Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources

Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources

Chatham County Seniors Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home

Chatham County Senior Citizens Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home

How to Join a ZOOM Meeting

Joining a Meeting

Free Matter of Balance Course

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Education Program: “Introduction to Insight Meditation” 7:00 p.m. September 12, 2019

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors

Event Also Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab. See these instructions on HOW TO SEW A DIY FACE MASK and HOW TO FOLD A BANDANA FOR A FACE MASK.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

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COVID-19 Current Information Page

OPERATIONAL NOTICE UPDATE: The Fearrington Cares Center Will Remain Closed Through May