“Well•Spring Solutions has lived up to their name and truly been a refreshing source of resources and encouragement, basically giving hope in what can feel like a losing battle.” – Caregiver -Sherrice Alston Sherrice was the keynote speaker at the annual Be the Solution! Breakfast on September 10. She shared about the journey her mother and her family have been [...]
Michael Olender AARP voter engagement and community outreach expert Michael Olender has been named Director of AARP North Carolina. Olender will lead the North Carolina staff and team of nearly 500 volunteers who are working to improve the health, finances and well-being of nearly 1.1 million members in the state. Olender takes on this new role after managing the [...]
While a large majority of Americans suspect that most of the automated telephone messages—or “robocalls”—that they receive are attempts at scams, few are taking actions to protect themselves, according to results of a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. An estimated 48 billion robocalls came into the United States last year. Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed by [...]
A topping off ceremony for Greystar’s Overture Centennial in Raleigh, N.C. was held on March 29, 2019, to mark the placement of the last beam on the new structure. Construction over the coming months will focus on the exterior, apartment interiors, and amenity spaces. “Overture Centennial is being designed to create a sense of community and support a happy, [...]
Arosa+LivHOME, a Bain Capital Double Impact company, has bolstered its presence in Greensboro, N.C., with the acquisition of Forever Young Home Care. The acquisition will strengthen its mission to provide superior service that reaches the greatest number of clients. Arosa+LivHOME’s local presence is known as Nurse Care of North Carolina. [...]
Richard Childress with WWII Veteran Phil Hewitt The Invasion of Normandy occurred on June 6th, 1944. On this day, hundreds of thousands of soldiers from the United States, Canada, France and Britain created a force powerful enough to make history. D-Day is remembered every year on its anniversary to celebrate the courage of our Armed Forces and pay our [...]
Registered voters in North Carolina ages 25 to 64 do not feel financially prepared for retirement according to a new survey by AARP. AARP’s survey of 600 registered voters found that over half (56 %) feel that they are behind in their retirement savings. According to AARP North Carolina President [...]
Colleagues Mark Weathington, director of JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, and Tony Avent, founder of Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, will launch the first Southeastern Plant Symposium in Raleigh, N.C., June 7 and 8. “The Southeastern Plant Symposium is an incredible opportunity for professionals [...]
Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones of Kernersville, N.C., is the recipient of the AARP North Carolina’s 2018 Andrus Award, the most prestigious AARP Award for community service. Dr. Taylor-Jones has volunteered with AARP for more than 20 years, serving as an officer with the Winston-Salem AARP Chapter, on the AARP North Carolina [...]
Jodi Kolada, MGS, has been promoted to Director of Business and Caregiver Outreach with Well•Spring Solutions, a subsidiary of The Well•Spring Group. She will lead the business development and strategic growth of Well•Spring Solutions, as well as overseeing Just1Navigator and Caregiver Support/Education efforts. [...]
