Personal Aspects of Aging in Community

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Retirees are making friends – and money – with this new handyman service created by millennials

Last year, Gerstenzang co-founded Umbrella, a service that helps older adults stay in their homes by connecting them to a vetted group of mostly retired handy-people who help them with chores that can become more difficult with age. Umbrella’s part-time workforce ranges from age 25 to 72, while customers range from age 65 to 98.

A Service Provided FREE by Fearrington Cares Volunteers Along a Great Deal More! Jon Darling 2018-12-06T22:12:29+00:00

Fearrington Cares Elder Innovators of the Triangle Group Helping to Reimagine the Startup Culture

‘Experience fuels innovation:’ Elder Innovators aims to boost Triangle entrepreneurship | WRAL TechWire

DURHAM – In a popular post on Medium, Ryan Holmes, the founder and CEO of Hootsuite, raised a question about whether the entrepreneurial economy may inadvertently be ageist. A new group known as Elder Innovators is tackling that issue in the Triangle.

Fearrington Cares Elder Innovators of the Triangle Group Helping to Reimagine the Startup Culture Jon Darling 2018-10-04T10:00:51+00:00

Chatham County Family Caregiver Program August 20, 2018

Chatham County News | Chatham County, NC

The Chatham County Council on Aging joins with the Family Caregiver Program in offering a special workshop, A Positive Approach to Care (Hand Under Hand TM), which provides help for those caring for people with dementia and other challenging issues. The workshop is slated for Monday, August 20, 2018 at 6 PM a t the Eastern Senior Center in Pittsboro.

Chatham County Family Caregiver Program August 20, 2018 Jon Darling 2018-08-04T22:49:09+00:00

PBS Special on WUNC-TV: “Incredible Aging: Adding Life to Your Years”

Incredible Aging: Adding Life to Your Years | Preview | PBS Presents

Join Meredith Vieira to explore the latest research on aging and how to master our lives.

Description: “Incredible Aging: Adding Life to Your Years” hosted by Meredith Vieira, sheds light on the complex and sometimes confusing information about healthy aging. Based on the latest scientific research, this documentary program carves a path toward understanding what it means as we age and how the latest information can help you master your life as you age
Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday, June 2, 05:00 pm on UNC-TV
Wednesday, June 13, 02:00 am on UNC-TV
Duration: 1:27:36

PBS Special on WUNC-TV: “Incredible Aging: Adding Life to Your Years” Jon Darling 2018-07-12T12:05:05+00:00

Inspirational TED Talk: “How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66”

In the afterglow of Lee Anne McClymont’s words on the topic of Innovative Elders delivered at The Fearrington Barn during the 3rd Annual Cree Conversation on April 25, 2018.

Inspirational TED Talk: “How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66” Jon Darling 2018-07-12T12:13:53+00:00

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Senior

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Senior

Entrepreneurship is often considered to be an activity for the young. Today, with the pictures of the Instagram and Snapchat crowd and young billion-dollar hedge fund managers, there seems to be a certain youthful edginess to entrepreneurship.

Partnering Across Generations

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Senior Jon Darling 2018-07-12T12:11:57+00:00

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THE FEARRINGTON CARES CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Volunteers Always Needed and Welcome! Fearrington Cares can always use more volunteer drivers, handy people, computer jocks, and Fearrington Friends. If you have any interest in or questions about volunteering, please call the Center (919-542-6877).

Movement Classes

- Join Our Movement Classes in January! Regular movement and stretches help keep you healthy. We provide classes for you every weekday from 11:30 a.m.—12:30 pm. The 2019 classes began on January 07th. See this MOVEMENT CLASSES poster for class descriptions and class schedules.

- MONDAYS — Chair Yoga Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come welcome Tim Keim (one of our two newest movement instructors). Tim is a Pittsboro resident and an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist & Ayurvedic Health Counselor with 25 years of experience, See his personal profile.

- TUESDAYS — Qi Gong: Easy Movements to Reduce Stress and Increase Vitality with Patrick Marron (one of our two newest movement instructors) Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Six-week pilot: January 08, 2019—February 12th. View this short introduction.

Education Program Ageless Dentistry and Your Health Jan. 24, 1:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place. Dr. Allen Samuelson, Professor and Director of the Geriatric Dental Clinic at the UNC School of Dentistry, will share helpful knowledge and advice to preserve your teeth and reduce the risk of other health problems. See this poster for more detail.

Learn Bystander CPR at The Gathering Place (Registration is required.). Friday, February 01 & Thursday, February 14 at 9:00 a.m. to Noon, or 1:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m. Also on Saturday, February 02 at 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Call the Fearrington Cares Center (919-542-6877) for more information or to register for a class. The American Heart Association charges $45 per person, which is payable at the class.

Especially during the winter season, Duke Energy (soon to be Dominion 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.

FREE Computer Classes During January and February 2019 at the Chatham County Public Library in Pittsboro. See this News item for complete details.

The Chatham County Council on Aging seeks someone to serve as an alternate representative to the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL), which provides a united voice for older residents on important state policy and funding issues. The deadline to express interest is January 28, 2019. See our News story here.

A Service Provided FREE by Fearrington Cares Volunteers Along a Great Deal More!

Retirees are making friends – and money – with this new handyman service created by millennials

Fearrington Cares Elder Innovators of the Triangle Group Helping to Reimagine the Startup Culture

‘Experience fuels innovation:’ Elder Innovators aims to boost Triangle entrepreneurship | WRAL TechWire

Chatham County Family Caregiver Program August 20, 2018

Chatham County News | Chatham County, NC

PBS Special on WUNC-TV: “Incredible Aging: Adding Life to Your Years”

Incredible Aging: Adding Life to Your Years | Preview | PBS Presents

Inspirational TED Talk: “How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66”

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Senior

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Senior

Fearrington Village NC Residents, Clubs, and Organizations Donated Hurricane Florence Relief Supplies to Residents of Eastern NC. See the story on our NEWS pages.

THE FEARRINGTON CARES CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Movement Classes

Click here to Read WRAL TechWire Coverage of Fearrington Innovative Elders (October 04th 2018).