Eastern Carolina Council

06/07/2026

💜 Join Us for Older Americans Day & Elder Abuse Awareness! 💜

We’re proud to be part of this meaningful community event hosted by Craven County Senior Services!

Carolina SeniorCare - New Bern will be there as a resource for the aging community, sharing information about how we support older adults in living safely and independently.

Even more special—our participants will be joining us and walking alongside our team in support of raising awareness for elder abuse. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

✨ Come connect with local resources
✨ Walk with us for a great cause
✨ Celebrate and support older adults in our community

📅 June 8
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Riverfront Convention Center | New Bern

We would love to see you there—stop by, say hello, and walk with us! 💙

06/06/2026

Yesterday, we shared highlights from a special event where we welcomed our new Director and celebrated a valued team member as they began a new chapter.

Today, we'd like to take a moment to officially introduce our new Director, Malana Williams.

We are excited to have her join our team and look forward to the leadership, experience, and passion she brings to our organization. Please join us in welcoming her as she begins this new role serving our participants, staff, and community.

📖 Learn more about Malana below:

Malana Williams began her role as Senior Services Director for Onslow County Senior Services on May 18, 2026. Ms. Williams brings more than 15 years of experience in public service, social services, program management, and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving individuals and families, developing innovative programs, and building partnerships that strengthen communities.
Prior to joining Onslow County Senior Services, Ms. Williams served as Senior Center Director for the Warren County Senior Center, where she oversaw daily operations, managed grants and budgets, developed programs for older adults, and led initiatives to enhance service delivery and organizational excellence. Her professional experience also includes leadership and direct-service roles with Children's Home Society of North Carolina, county departments of social services, and senior housing support programs.
Ms. Williams holds a Master of Public Administration from Ashford University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Elizabeth City State University. Her expertise includes program development, strategic planning, resource coordination, staff leadership, and community collaboration.
As Senior Services Director, Ms. Williams is committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults in Onslow County by promoting programs and services that support healthy aging, independence, engagement, and access to community resources. She looks forward to working alongside staff, community partners, volunteers, and residents to continue building a strong and supportive network for the county's senior population.

Welcome, Malana! We are glad you're here and look forward to all that lies ahead.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

What if the most powerful tool for quality of life in dementia wasn't a pill, but music? 🎶 After 20 years of advocacy, music has proven to spark far more than improved mood. It reduces falls, pain, depression, and anxiety. It improves memory, speech, gait, and social connection. It eases caregiver stress. It starts with reaching families early, when they can share which songs and artists matter most to them.

Read the full article from Dan Cohen of Right to Music to discover why music might be the answer you've been looking for.
https://buff.ly/D8EKBGw

06/05/2026

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15.

WEAAD is a global reminder that older adults deserve to live with safety, dignity, and respect. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation and to recognize the role we all play in prevention and response.

Throughout June, NAPSA will be sharing resources, educational content, and virtual event information in support of elder justice.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4aiKKYT

06/05/2026

From June 12-14, we recognize the National Weekend of Prayer & Action for Elder Justice —a time to reflect, uplift, and take meaningful action in support of older adults in our communities.

Explore resources and learn how you can get involved: https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/ -community-action-guide

06/03/2026

Come join us as we strive to bring awareness to the community on this concern.

06/03/2026

An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together across our networks, we can generate awareness and foster action to end elder abuse. Let’s work to keep everyone safe as we age.

https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad

06/03/2026

Caring for someone with dementia? You’ve got this, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Check out our library of caregiving tips covering communication strategies, managing challenging behaviors, self-care, and more.

Whether you're new to caregiving or looking for fresh ideas, these short videos are here to support you every step of the way.

Watch on YouTube: https://buff.ly/QntKBnB