News & Press Date Published:   January 3, 2012   Source   Winston-Salem Journal Title: Meals-on-Wheels Founder "Back on the Job" Synopsis: Hellen Prichard, a co-founder of the local Meals-on-Wheels program almost 50 years ago, responded to the need for volunteers publicized by the "100 Volunteers in 100 Days" campaign and returned to delivering meals with the help of her driver, Antonio Jucoski. Date Published:   August 31, 2011   Source   Winston-Salem Journal Title: Poor to See Cuts in Health Services Synopsis: Medicaid cuts scheduled to take effect in October and how they will impact health care services for the poor. Date Published:   July 8, 2011   Source   Winston-Salem Journal Title: "Demographic Tsunami" Synopsis: 2010 census shows that the faces of Forsyth County are changing, and in many cases, growing older. Date Published:   May 31, 2011   Source   Winston-Salem Journal Title: Editorial Focuses on Aging NC Population Synopsis: Journal editorial focuses on the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research's report that the state today has about 1.2 million people who are 65 years old or older, or about 13 percent of our population. According to U.S. Census data released recently, the number of people over 55 in North Carolina grew 40 percent from 2000 to 2010 while the overall state population increased 18 percent. The aging of the state population brings with it many public policy and social services concerns that the editorial suggests need to be addressed by the state legislature without delay. Date Published:   May 11, 2011   Source   The New York Times Title: Caring for Caregivers Synopsis: Article discusses the importance of support groups to caregivers dealing with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. Date Published:   May 6, 2011   Source   Winston-Salem Monthly Title: Mental Health Key to Good Health in Seniors Synopsis: Dr. Chad Stephens, recently named medical director of CenterPoint Human Services, discusses the importance of mental health to the maintenance of good overall health in older adults and ways for seniors to maintain or regain mental stability. Date Published:   April 26, 2011   Source   Washington Post Title: Some Medicare Co-Pays Eliminated Synopsis: Medicare is now offering some tests and screenings, which at one time required a co-pay, free of charge. Date Published:   April 11, 2011   Source   Winston-Salem Journal Title: Piedmont Natural Gas Awards $25,000 Grant to Senior Services Synopsis: Piedmont Natural Gas announced a grant in the amount of $25,000 to Senior Services for its Senior Nutrition Enrichment Series. With the Piedmont Natural Gas award, Senior Services will implement four workshops with the goal of improving senior nutrition programs in North Carolina. Date Published:   February 14, 2011   Source   The Winston-Salem Journal Title: Helping Seniors Return Home Synopsis: New NC program, called Money Follows the Person, provides funding to help some older adults return home from nursing home or assisted living facilities. Date Published:   December 26, 2010   Source   The Winston-Salem Journal Title: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Synopsis: The Winston-Salem Journal outlines facts and resources regarding memory loss. Date Published:   December 20, 2010   Source   wghp fox 8 Title: Volunteers Check on Seniors in Cold Weather Synopsis: Meals-on-Wheels volunteers delivering hot meals during unseasonably cold weather use their visits to check on the meal recipients to make sure there is heat in their homes. Date Published:   November 2, 2010   Source   winston-salem journal Title: Celebrating 10 Years and a Great Program Synopsis: Senior Services celebrates 10th anniversary of its premier fundraiser, the Evening for Alzheimer's Care, which provides financial assistance to those Alzheimer's sufferers and their families in need of, but unable to afford, the services at the award-winning Williams Adult Day Center. Date Published:   November 1, 2010   Source   winston-salem monthly Title: Frances Vasquez - Williams Center Volunteer Synopsis: Frances Vasquez, one of the Williams Center's volunteers, is featured in article called "The Faces of Philanthropy," which highlights several local citizens who are using their time and talents to make the community a better place. Date Published:   November 1, 2010   Source   winston-salem monthly Title: Senior Services - Part of the "Ripple Effect" Synopsis: Senior Services and its Williams Center program are featured in an article entitled "Journey to Excellence: The Ripple Effect of Helping," which focuses on some of the programs and services through which The Winston-Salem Foundation "helps the community invest in itself." Date Published:   October 19, 2010   Source   wxii tv12 Title: No Cost-of-Living Increase for Seniors Synopsis: A second year without a Social Security cost-of-living increase leaves seniors struggling. Date Published:   October 19, 2010   Source   winston-salem journal Title: Trying Times for Seniors Synopsis: Seniors already struggling to make ends meet are now facing the second year without a Social Security cost-of-living increase. Date Published:   August 24, 2010   Source   fox8 wghp Title: Williams Center Wins Award Synopsis: National Adult Day Services Association names the Williams Center tops in the nation. Date Published:   July 14, 2010   Source   wfmy news 2 Title: Meals-on-Wheels, Summer Heat & the Elderly Synopsis: Senior Services' Meals-on-Wheel volunteers not only deliver hot meals but also check on the seniors on their routes to make sure they are staying cool as heat wave shows no let up. Date Published:   July 13, 2010   Source   mayoclinic.com Title: Six Steps to Reduce Falls Synopsis: Six Steps to Reduce Falls in Older Adults Date Published:   November 24, 2009   Source   wfmy news 2 Title: Meals-on-Wheels Volunteer Bill Magness Honored Synopsis: Meals-on-Wheels volunteer Bill Magness was presented with the Old North State award by Governor Bev Perdue honoring him for his service to the program. Date Published:   November 24, 2009   Source   wfmy news 2 Title: Governor Perdue Delivers Four-Millionth Meal! Synopsis: To recognize the delivery of the 4-millionth meal by Meals-on-Wheels volunteers to homebound seniors, Governor Bev Perdue visited Winston-Salem to take lunch to one of the program participants. Date Published:   November 24, 2009   Source   winston-salem journal Title: Special Delivery Made by Governor Perdue Synopsis: Governor Bev Perdue presents ceremonial 4-millionth meal to Meals-on-Wheels recipient. Date Published:   November 24, 2009   Source   wxii news 12 Title: Milestone Meal Delivery Synopsis: Meals-on-Wheels milestone four-millionth meal is delivered by Governor Bev Perdue. Date Published:   November 24, 2009   Source   news 14 carolina Title: Meals-on-Wheels Celebrates Milestone Delivery Synopsis: Governor Bev Perdue was on hand to help Senior Services' Meals-on-Wheels program celebrate the delivery of its four-millionth meal. Date Published:   November 23, 2009   Source   winston-salem journal Title: Meals-on-Wheels Marks Four-Millionth Meal Delivery Synopsis: Senior Services' Meals-on-Wheels program, which started small in 1962 and is now providing 1,200 meals daily to homebound seniors, is celebrating today the home delivery of the four-millionth meal by its volunteers! Date Published:   October 27, 2009   Source   winston-salem journal Title: Evening for Alzheimer's Care Held at Senior Services Center Synopsis: The ninth annual Evening for Alzheimer's care was held on October 23 to raise scholarship funds for Alzheimer's sufferers and their families in need of the services of the Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center but unable to afford them. Date Published:   September 29, 2009   Source   winston-salem journal Title: "Arbor Acres Folks Dress Up, Raise Money for Meals-on-Wheels" Synopsis: For the sixth in Arbor Acres' series of annual fundraisers benefiting Meals-on-Wheels, the residents turned out in force and in costume to raise money for this Senior Services program. Date Published:   September 9, 2009   Source   wghp - fox 8 news Title: Meals-on-Wheels "Adopts" Pets Synopsis: Senior Services' Meals-on-Wheels program has added pets to its list of clients, delivering pet food to its program participants with pets, sometimes their main source of companionship, who are also affected by their owners' difficulty getting or preparing food. Date Published:   August 18, 2009   Source   winston-salem monthly Title: Lila Cruikshank -- "Local Hero" Synopsis: Local magazine names Senior Services volunteer Lila Cruikshank a "Local Hero" for her work developing the "Gifts from Gran's Garden" program. Date Published:   August 14, 2009   Source   wxii Title: Meals-on-Wheels, Heat and the Elderly Synopsis: Staff and volunteers of Senior Services check in on older adults during the recent heat wave. Date Published:   August 14, 2009   Source   cdc.org Title: Healthy Aging for Older Adults Synopsis: The latest from the Center for Disease Control on healthy aging for older adults. Date Published:   August 10, 2009   Source   cdc.gov Title: Do You Need a Shingles Vaccine? Synopsis: Information about the Shingles Vaccine could prevent a painful and debilitating health event. Check out more from the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.