Haley’s Story: Another Resource for Senior Caregivers

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Editor’s Note: Each month, Haley Gray, author and senior advocate, shares stories and expertise about her personal experiences of finding care for aging parents to help provide comfort and guidance for those who are in similar situations.

Cary, NC — Today, I’d like to tell you about a wonderful organization right here in our own backyard: Transitions GuidingLights, a Raleigh-based organization founded in 2010 to provide support for both family members and professional caregivers in our area. Read more

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Cary Nurse Volunteers Overseas in Africa

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Cary, NC — Anna Iraggi, a nurse from Cary, is volunteering onboard the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, which is currently docked in Madagascar, Africa. Read more

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5 Ways Walking Leads to a Healthier You

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Editor’s Note: Dr. Trevor Williams, team Chiropractor for the Cary Invasion Pro Basketball Team, shares with us the health benefits of walking and five reasons why you should start now.

Cary, NC — Throughout April, The Town of Cary hosted Fit Cary Month. How great is it to live in a town that supports community health and fitness so well? Read more

Would You Donate a Kidney to a Stranger?

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Editor’s Note: In October of 2012, CaryCitizen published an article about Maria, a Cary resident and mom of two, who needed a new kidney. This is her update.
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Cary Doctor Named Immunization Champ

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Cary, NC — Last week, Dr. Christine Macomber, a Cary pediatrician, was named the 2015 Childhood Immunization Champion for the state of North Carolina. Read more

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Ageless Design: A Kitchen for Seniors

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Cary, NC — Don’t assume that redesigning your kitchen to be “ageless” is all about grab bars, neutral colors and awkward cabinets. Universal design is beautiful and enjoyable for all. Read more

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Four Cary Schools Win AHA Health Awards

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Cary, NC — On Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the AHA Healthy Awards Ceremony, four Cary schools were recognized for going above and beyond to support healthy environments and behaviors for their students and staff. Read more

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Cary Family Dental Offers Free Services This Weekend

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Cary, NC — This Saturday, April 18, 2015, as part of their 4th annual Dentistry from the Heart event, Cary Family Dental will offer free dental services from their Kildaire Farm Road office.  Read more

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Haley’s Story: Resources for Caregivers of Seniors

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Editor’s Note: Each month, Haley Gray, author and senior advocate, shares stories about her personal experiences of finding care for aging parents to help provide comfort and guidance for those who are in similar situations. Read more

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2015 Guide to Outdoor April Events in Cary

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Cary, NC — It’s the first day of April, and spring is in the air. If you’re like us, the warm weather and sunshine is beckoning you to get outside as much as you can. We compiled a list of April 2015 events in Cary that are sure to keep you active and outdoors this month. Read more