Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging

07/19/2017

07/19/2017

With the increased temperatures- don't forget to check on older adults.

A cold front will bring scattered thunderstorms through Wednesday. Watch out for lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours that could cause localized flash flooding. While isolated showers cannot be ruled out through the weekend, the main focus will shift to the dangerous heat and humidity that will persist Thursday – Sunday. Heat index values of 100° - 105°F will be possible, resulting in an increased threat of heat related illnesses. Keep this in mind as you make weekend plans.

07/19/2017

Every drug has potential side effects that doctors and patients have to weigh when deciding on a course of treatment. New research shows that one class of drugs may have a surprising one, however. People who take anticholinergic drugs on a regular basis are more likely to develop dementia than those...

07/18/2017

07/18/2017

07/03/2017

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07/02/2017

Newly designed Residents' Rights Posters are now available for pre-order in our online store.
Residents’ Rights are guaranteed by the federal 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law. The law requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident” and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination. This easy-to-read poster provides important information for all staff, volunteers, residents and advocates.
Posters are printed on sturdy, glossy paper. Choose the horizontal or vertical layout and 11"x17" or 18"x24" sizes depending on your needs.
Display these posters in facilities, resident rooms, or offices of advocates as a reminder of the important rights to which all residents are entitled.
http://theconsumervoice.org/product/nursing-home-residents-rights-poster-18x24
http://theconsumervoice.org/product/nursing-home-residents-rights-poster-11x17

07/02/2017

What’s your advocacy plan for this week? If you’ve called your Senators already, who else can you recruit to do the same? Have you sent a letter to the editor? Sent out a call to action to your networks? How about reaching out to your relatives in states where the Republican Senators might say no to this bill and help us ? Use our toolkit at www.n4a.org/savemedicaid to develop your plan for the big week ahead.

06/29/2017

According to the FDA, 97% of online pharmacies are illegitimate and unsafe. Use our search tool to verify your online pharmacy is certified and safe.

06/16/2017

‘Weak or non-existent’ El Nino is a factor

06/16/2017

The N.C. Secretary of State’s Office is spearheading a campaign to warn the public about the dangers of counterfeit prescription drugs sold by bogus online pharmacies.

06/15/2017

Be careful of scams.

If you get a call from a number that looks like it may be coming from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, it may not be real.