From the Desk of Billie Breeden, Age-Friendly Buncombe County News for August

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Buncombe County Age Friendly News for August 2024 From the Desk of Billie Breeden, M.S. She/Her Health and Human Services Age-Friendly Coordinator (828) 767-4376 40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 If you are interested in receiving information about Age-Friendly Buncombe County please visit this link and add your information:  https://forms.office.com/g/aTdbcU9rKt —————————————————————– ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE BLACK ELDERS…

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Social Connections: Building a Strong Community Network

An elderly woman in a red sweater laughs while sitting at an outdoor table, enjoying food and drinks with friends. Surrounded by the lush garden of a Hendersonville senior living community, she savors the joy of retirement and companionship.

Social Connections: Building a Strong Community Network Retirement is a time of newfound freedom, but it can also bring about feelings of isolation if social connections aren’t maintained. Building a strong community network is vital for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Here’s why social connections are important and how you can cultivate them. Importance of…

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What is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist

An elderly couple sits on a sunlit porch at Lake Pointe Landing. Holding books and smiling at the camera, they embody retirement joy. Seated on metal chairs, they enjoy a peaceful view of greenery, capturing the serenity of senior living.

What is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) offers the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program. This certification equips professionals in the home building industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively cater to the needs of aging homeowners. CAPS professionals learn about the unique requirements of older…

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