In this issue, I have created my article as, rather than my view, more of a research document because the question of the future of nursing (skilled) care homes is a significant one. Since 2011, national occupancy rates in nursing homes have dropped nearly 6 percent, leaving more empty beds [...]
The North Carolina Museum of History Foundation recently announced the recipients of its 2018 Philanthropy Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation, study or understanding of North Carolina history. Awards went to BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and CEO Emeritus J. Bradley Wilson, Ann Baggett Goodnight and Dr. James Howard Goodnight, and Betty Ray [...]
Harrison has been a member of the N.C. House of Representatives since 2004 and has been a passionate environmental supporter. Photo by Nelson Stover The Greensboro Public Library has announced Pricey Harrison as the recipient of the 2018 Thomas Berry Award in recognition of her support of sustainable and outstanding environmental programs re-imagining the human-earth relationship. As a member [...]
Twenty special needs residents called Bell House Home for nearly three decades until, in 2014, federal and state policy changes and associated funding cuts resulted in its closing. In the intervening years, another nonprofit agency, Creative Aging Network of N.C., was offered the opportunity to utilize the facility for its programming, while the Bell House board explored opportunities for [...]
Smith/Packett, LLC is pleased to announce the beginning of their newest senior care community, to be called Harmony at Greensboro, which will be situated on 6.5 acres on Whitehurst Road in Greensboro, N.C.This $38 million project will offer a total of 177 units for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents of Harmony at Greensboro will benefit from the [...]
High Point Regional Health officially became part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family on Saturday, September 1, and has a new name, Wake Forest Baptist Health – High Point Medical Center. The new name reflects the reach of High Point Medical Center’s existing health care services and popularity with patients beyond the region. With 351 licensed beds [...]
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Ms. Senior Guilford County Pageant crowned the county’s fifth senior queen. Sherry Pinedo of Oak Ridge was honored with the crown and title of Ms. Senior Guilford County 2018. If she chooses, Pinedo can compete in the 2019 North Carolina State Pageant in Southern Pines on May 18, 2019. Janet Wagner of High [...]
The Golden Girls Dance Team, started just 18 months ago at the Glenaire Continuing Care Retirement Community, continues to expand its performances and its knowledge of choreography. The team, which is led by Ally Setliff, Glenaire’s Wellness Coordinator, recently made a trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York City to not just see a Rockettes performance, but learn [...]
TRLA (Triad Retirement Living Association) is an unincorporated association that was founded for the public good and operates specifically to support and educate senior citizens and their families in the community through special program activities. Each year TRLA donates monies to non-profits and programs in the Triad area who serve seniors and with the growth in membership, their annual [...]
View the Digital Magazine In This Issue... Three words to consider as we embrace 2019: reflect, refuel and refocus. Here at the Retirement Resource Guide, we are refueled as we merge the Triad and Triangle issues into one publication serving Central North Carolina. Our vision is to give our readers the big picture of what’s available throughout the region. [...]
