Bertie County Senior Center - Council on Aging

06/18/2026

FYI

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP.

06/18/2026

Stay Safe!

06/18/2026

The Bertie County Council on Aging, in partnership with CPTA, will provide a FREE Williamston Wal-Mart shopping trip and lunch (on your own) at an area restaurant on Wednesday, June 24! The bus will leave from the Senior Center at 11:00. Space is limited and is first come, first served. You may sign up with Rebecca by calling 252-794-5315 or 252-724-1690.

06/16/2026

FYI

Bertie County Government offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observation of Juneteenth. Our offices will resume normal business operations on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM.

06/16/2026

Reminder:

Sign up is today (Tuesday 6/16/26) at 9:00 in person at the senior center for the Smithfield Outlet Trip on Tuesday, June 30. The trip is first come, first served for Bertie County residents 60 or older or on Social Security Disability (must bring proof). Seats will fill up quickly.

06/15/2026

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Please join us on Wednesday, June 17th for our Elder Abuse Prevention event! We look forward to seeing you all there 💜

06/15/2026

FYI

Click on the url below for more information and to register for the Leveling Up:Smart Saving Made Simple event.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3IF2etC5mkSFw-zCbNftGf7sPRpT7uFAtGMKLLoPLRpUOEZVT0FINFkwNEVGVk01QUhTWDQ5WFVUVy4u&route=shorturl

06/15/2026

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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://loom.ly/u88jfL0

06/15/2026

FYI

Today, June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). I’m grateful that North Carolina is recognizing this important day through an official proclamation from Governor Josh Stein. It sends a clear message that our state values its older adults and takes the issue of elder abuse seriously.

As the Governor’s proclamation reminds us, “each resident has a responsibility to report any suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.” If you ever have concerns, you can contact local law enforcement and/or your county’s Adult Protective Services (APS). Find your APS office here:
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/adult-services/adult-protective-services.

My office works closely with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to train APS staff statewide on how we can support cases involving suspected investment, charity, notary, and trademark fraud. These types of fraud can be reported directly to the Secretary of State’s Office. Complaint forms are available at: https://sosnc.gov/forms/bytitle/TipAndComplaint.

Together, we can help protect North Carolina’s seniors and strengthen the safety of our communities. (~EFM)

06/15/2026

Happy Monday! Today is the 3rd week of June's Health Hub and Bertie Council on Aging's Mental Health Mondays Summer Challenge!

The theme for Week 3 is Gratitude Matters

Mental Health Fact: Practicing Gratitude can improve emotional well-being.

Challenge - Write down 3 things you are grateful for each day.

Please feel free to share that you are participating and if you would like to, please share what are some things you are grateful for.