In the past, doctors believed Huntington’s disease was rare. However, an estimated 30,000 people in the United States have the disease. Because of the progressive nature of the disease, it doesn’t just affect those who…

We are pleased to announce our Caregivers of the Month; Jean Bieber, Adele Fitzsimmons, and Becky Messer! These three ladies with hearts of gold stepped up when they were needed the most. When one of…

No matter how old your aging relative is or how long it has been since they regularly exercised, it’s never too late to improve their health through physical activity. However, it’s important that the older…

No matter how hard they try, some elderly adults simply cannot live independently at home due to health issues, both physical and mental. It can mean they are definitely struggling to do daily tasks like…

It doesn’t matter how old we are, we all want to participate in activities that make us happy, stimulate our minds and bring us closer to family and friends. However, with age, many seniors find…

Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh would like everyone to meet our new team members! These caring compassionate people are neighbors of yours in the community with the “heart of a volunteer” who…

High blood pressure is a risk factor for serious conditions like stroke and heart disease. If your aging relative has high blood pressure, you may be looking for ways to help them lower it. A…

Amy’s 85-year-old mother, Margaret, was always complaining of being cold. She kept turning her thermostat up even when others were too warm. Amy wondered if there might be something wrong, so she talked to Margaret’s…

What a great day turning North Carolina purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease! The annual North Carolina Advocacy Day was held on March 14, 2019 and was sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern…