/tags/elderly Elderly en-US Copyright Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:05:39 GMT /podcast/embodied-podcast/2021-11-19/primed-getting-ready-to-grow-old Anita's parents have told her that they want their aging process to be easy on her and her siblings. But how does that intention become reality? Anita talks to folks who are looking at the aging process head-on and thinking about how to build webs of community and care for their older selves. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:05:39 GMT /podcast/embodied-podcast/2021-11-19/primed-getting-ready-to-grow-old Anita Rao, Kaia Findlay /podcast/embodied-podcast/2020-10-01/aged-sexual-desire-and-dating-after-50 Anita is admittedly anxious about aging and what she'll have to re-negotiate about her body and her relationships as she gets older. Wisdom wanted. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:28:17 GMT /podcast/embodied-podcast/2020-10-01/aged-sexual-desire-and-dating-after-50 Anita Rao /health/2015-07-29/report-low-pay-means-high-turnover-for-senior-care-workers North Carolina's population is aging quickly, increasing the demand for personal caregivers. But a report from a poverty advocacy organization says… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:21:48 GMT /health/2015-07-29/report-low-pay-means-high-turnover-for-senior-care-workers Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2015-02-02/a-girl-can-be-fickle Pittsboro resident Kaye Lewy met her husband Edward 67 years ago. Kay was 14 years old and Edward was 16. They were high school sweethearts, until Kay… Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:08:43 GMT /arts-culture/2015-02-02/a-girl-can-be-fickle Lauren Spohrer /2015-01-23/leaky-blood-vessels-in-the-brain-may-lead-to-alzheimers As vessels become more porous, researchers say, they allow toxins in the bloodstream to reach, and damage, delicate brain cells and raise the risk for dementia. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:06:00 GMT /2015-01-23/leaky-blood-vessels-in-the-brain-may-lead-to-alzheimers Jon Hamilton /show/the-state-of-things/2014-11-24/food-brings-older-adults-back-to-the-table Many kids grow up spending time after school with other kids in their neighborhood playing pick-up soccer, videogames or capture the flag. But Amanda… Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:33:35 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2014-11-24/food-brings-older-adults-back-to-the-table Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /health/2014-11-24/food-brings-older-adults-back-to-the-table Many kids grow up spending time after school with other kids in their neighborhood playing pick-up soccer, videogames or capture the flag. But Amanda… Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:33:35 GMT /health/2014-11-24/food-brings-older-adults-back-to-the-table Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /business-economy/2014-09-03/listen-now-92-she-worked-at-american-tobacco-when-it-still-made-cigarettes For decades, ten of thousands of workers walked in to the American Tobacco Company in Durham each day. This is the story of one of those who stayed the… Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2014-09-03/listen-now-92-she-worked-at-american-tobacco-when-it-still-made-cigarettes Carol Jackson /health/2014-08-21/charles-house-to-open-second-nonprofit-assisted-living-home A Carrboro nonprofit is opening a second home for senior citizens who can't live on their own anymore.The Charles House Association opened an eldercare… Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:45:46 GMT /health/2014-08-21/charles-house-to-open-second-nonprofit-assisted-living-home Rebecca Martinez /health/2013-06-17/alamance-county-launches-effort-to-protect-seniors-from-abuse The Alamance County D.A. has started an effort to protect senior citizens from being crime victims. Pat Nadolsli kicked off the 'Elder Abuse Initiative'… Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:30:22 GMT /health/2013-06-17/alamance-county-launches-effort-to-protect-seniors-from-abuse Gurnal Scott