Preview | Aging
Preview: 2/28/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
As senior populations soar, a new generation designs innovative solutions for elder care statewide.
As states wrestle with surging senior populations, a new generation reimagines elder care. Learn about the Caregiver Academy, which supports those caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s across the Cape Fear region; the Aging Gracefully Program, which helps older adults safely age in place; and the Creative Aging Network NC Campus, which combats social isolation with arts and education.
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Preview | Aging
Preview: 2/28/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
As states wrestle with surging senior populations, a new generation reimagines elder care. Learn about the Caregiver Academy, which supports those caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s across the Cape Fear region; the Aging Gracefully Program, which helps older adults safely age in place; and the Creative Aging Network NC Campus, which combats social isolation with arts and education.
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