Show #40: NC BAM!
Joining Radio 4 the Ages this Sunday were Gail Engle and Jim Edminson from NC BAM (North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry). We learned about how NC BAM reaches out to communities and senior adults to help match individuals in need with those who can provide resources and services. They are filling this gap through volunteerism and practical ministries. To learn more about NC BAM, tune in!
Resources
- Jim Edminson
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM!)
- Gail Engle
Regional Elder Care Director
North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM!)
- NC BAM! (North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry)
1-877-506-2226
Show #38: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Show #38: Legal of Aid North Carolina
Legal advice and guidance is something that many senior adults may feel is out of their financial reach. This weekend on Radio 4 the Ages, we had Shazia Keller (Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of NC) as a guest. We talked about some of the great free resources available from Legal Aid of NC for those that qualify. Of those resources, we talked primarily about the toll-free Senior Law Helpline (1-877-579-7562) which can provide help in areas such as housing law, consumer law, employment law, public benefits, and civil law. If you are interested in learning about what legal resources may be available for your or your loved ones, tune in!
Resources
- Shazia A. Keller
Staff Attorney
Senior Law Helpline
Legal Aid of North Carolina
1-877-579-7562 (toll-free)
Show #37: The American Red Cross
Show #37: The American Red Cross
This Sunday on Radio 4 the Ages, we had two great guests from the Upper Palmetto Chapter of the American Red Cross. We talked about the fantastic work that the volunteers at the American Red Cross do for communities. They do things ranging from helping families after a disastrous house fire to supporting emergency personnel during a natural disaster and even providing an easy way for folks to give blood to those who are in desperate need of it. We also talked about how volunteering with the American Red Cross is a great way for retirees to stay active and involved in their community. Click the play button to listen to this show, and be sure to Tune In, Call In, and Get Involved!
Resources
- Gina Amato
Disaster Volunteer Coordinator
Upper Palmetto Chapter, American Red Cross
- Katherine Correll
Executive Director
Upper Palmetto Chapter, American Red Cross
- American Red Cross
- Upper Palmetto Chapter, American Red Cross
(803) 329-6575
- To Give Blood to those in need
Show #36: The Respite – A Centre for Grief & Hope
Show #36: The Respite – A Centre for Grief & Hope
This Sunday on Radio 4 the Ages, we spoke with two wonderful guests Mandy Eppley and Lyndall Hare, both from The Respite – A Centre for Grief & Hope. Mandy tells about the beginnings of The Respite as well as what they do. From their website:
In an atmosphere of dignity and respect for the grief process, The Respite helps people, regardless of socio-economic status, who have suffered a significant loss in any form to reclaim a healthy and productive life. We provide a safe haven, a supportive community, and take a holistic approach that offers a variety of healing modalities (mind, soul and body) to empower individuals and families. Our vision is to shift how grief is viewed in the world – moving from shame and isolation to unveiling (or mining) grief’s transformative gifts. We welcome grief and provide hope for tomorrow.
We were so grateful to have them on our show this week to talk about all the great things they are doing. Tune in, call in, and get involved!
Resources
- Mandy Eppley, M.A., LPC, NCC
Director of Services & Programs
Licensed Professional Counselor/Grief Therapist
mandy@therespite.org
(704) 372-4010
- Lyndall Hare, BSW, PhD Gerontologist
Midlife Transitions & Aging Specialist
lyndall@therespite.org
- The Respite – A Centre for Grief & Hope
4919 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704)372-4010
