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older woman displays a decorative shawl
Posted inAging

Stories by older NC residents illuminate needs unmet by state government

by Thomas Goldsmith August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

By Thomas Goldsmith During a recent congregate lunch with Hertford County peers, Laura Sessoms, 71, reflected on her early years on a tenant farm, her 14 years in military service and her life these days as an older North Carolinian. In mid-conversation, Sessoms brought up adult day care centers, a state-backed service that provides daily […]

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Posted inAging

Despite steadily rising growth of NC’s older population, state leaders’ priorities often swamp NC aging programs

by Thomas Goldsmith July 25, 2023July 24, 2023
shows a gray haired man standing at a podium with the great seal of North Carolina on it, surrounded by advocates for the aging community
Posted inAging

Cooper to push major aging plan for NC’s 1.8M people over 65

by Thomas Goldsmith July 20, 2023July 24, 2023
image shows two people smiling and holding coolers full of meals for seniors
Posted inAging

Cooper, GOP aim budget toward more senior needs

by Thomas Goldsmith April 13, 2021May 5, 2021
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Posted inState Health Policy

Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposed budget could get things hopping in the legislature

by Anne Blythe, Thomas Goldsmith, Rose Hoban and Taylor Knopf March 25, 2021December 2, 2021
Two women, one visibly older than the other, interact at an adult day care canter in Raleigh.
Posted inAging

NC Adult day care centers serve vital purpose, but face stagnant rates

by Thomas Goldsmith January 7, 2020January 8, 2020

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