If you are unable to communicate your healthcare wishes, who will speak for you? Will they know what to say? Advance Care Planning helps your loved ones and healthcare providers honor your goals and wishes if you are unable to speak for yourself. Our free Advance Care Planning workshops are being held virtually, due to…

The Coalition of Ministries for Older Adults Sponsored by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will meet on: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 11:45-1:00 In this time when we care for one another by staying apart, we will meet virtually via Zoom. MANAGING ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION DURING COVID-19 Laura Strickland, MSW, LCSW Director of Clinical Services Old…

Dear valued partner,    Back by popular demand our partner and collaborator, Heather McKay, PhD, OT/L and Alzheimer's Foundation of America 2016 Dementia Person of the Year, will be offering a new dementia workshop: Adapting Care Along the Timeline of Dementia. Social Workers and Nurses/LPN will earn two continuing education credits.   By the end…

Preventing Falls Tuesday, September 15 5:30-7:00pm Presenter: Elaine Watts, Wellness/Fitness Coach -- Certified Livestrong Trainer and Counselor & YMCA Wellness Director (Retired) Fall risks are a worrisome, but a real part of our aging process. Things that once were safe at home, may no longer be safe. Stairs, rugs, bad lighting, and many other factors must…

Join us online for our 2020 version of the Hoof Beat! Be sure to register (it's free!) and see below for more information. Register or Donate Here. If you prefer, text 'Donate' to 831-425-9696 and make your donation to Riverwood!

Registration is now underway for a virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers class. This is a 7-week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place by Zoom on Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30, September 16-October 28. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or…

Save the Date: ACAP Guilford County is Here! Join us for our very first virtual ACAP Guilford County program via Zoom and Facebook Live! Thursday, September 17, 7:00-8:00pm Topic: Choosing and Using Services in Your Community Presenter: Ashlyn Martin, MSW Senior Resources of Guilford Click here to Register After registering, you will receive an email…

Sept. 17 webinar – Don't die of doubt: Strike stroke out Join the leaders of the Novant Health Neurosciences & Psychiatry Institute for an upcoming community stroke webinar. Hear from the stroke experts to learn about the signs of a stroke and the difference you can make by acting fast! During this event, patients will also…