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Raleigh, NC

Retirement

Golden Years

With its world-class health facilities, moderate climate, educational and cultural amenities, and abundant recreation, the area is perfect for those in or nearing retirement. Civic-minded seniors seeking volunteer opportunities will be welcomed at organizations offering services to all sectors of the community. Housing choices range from deluxe golf communities to a variety of retirement communities, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing centers.


Senior Resources and Services
(All area codes are 919.)

Adult Day Care Programs
Total Life Centers and Adult Day Care programs provide activities and social contact for independent seniors who require some supervision. Fees vary according to the amount of assistance needed.

Breaktime Program,
Shepherd’s Center 599-7731
Darius House Inc. 821-1491

Family Circle
Elder Care (Garner) 773-1115

Millbrook
Enrichment Center 876-0865
Ruth Sheets ADC 832-7227
Southeastern Wake ADC 231-2245

Encore at North Carolina State University
www.ncsu.edu/encore
515-5782

The Encore Center for Lifelong Enrichment offers courses, study trips, special events and other programming for adults 50 and older. Operated through the university’s McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education, all programs are non-credit. Adults over 65 who are interested in taking credit courses may receive a tuition waiver for classes on a space-available basis.

NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/
733-3983

This agency provides information and referrals in areas of interest to seniors, including housing, retirement, health matters, senior enrichment, volunteering, help in the home, employment and money matters, insurance, and senior rights protection. The division operates an ombudsman program to advocate for residents in nursing homes and adult care homes throughout the state.

Raleigh-Wake Senior Games
www.ncseniorgames.org
851-5456

These annual games are open to anyone age 55 or over. Competition is tiered, with regional winners eligible to participate in state finals in the fall. Athletic competitions, bracketed by age, are offered in 22 individual and team sports.

Resources for Seniors
www.resourcesforseniors.com
872-7933

Resources for Seniors provides services and referrals for Wake County seniors and their caregivers. The primary goal is to help people remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. The agency operates total life centers and senior centers in Wake County. It also publishes the Directory of Resources for Older Adults, which provides information on care and counseling, medical facilities, legal assistance, transportation, volunteer and support groups, recreation and leisure activities, and many other services.

Senior Centers
Multi-purpose senior centers offer a variety of programs and activities related to health, fitness, recreation and education.

Cary 469-4081
East Wake (Wendell) 365-4248
Garner 779-3922
Northern Wake (Wake Forest) 554-4111
Whitaker Mill 856-6444

Total Life Centers
Cary Bond Park 460-9008
Cary Kildaire 467-6906
Creedmoor Road 676-5858
Departure Drive 873-1870
Eastern Wake (Wendell) 365-4248
Saturday Daybreak Program 365-4248
West Raleigh 787-6230


Housing: RetirementCommunities to Rest Homes
Seniors have a variety of housing options in the Triangle, ranging from active retirement communities, to continuing care retirement communities, to subsidized and affordable senior housing. For more information, call Resources for Seniors at (919) 872-7933 (www.resourcesforseniors.com) or the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services at (919) 733-3983 (www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/). Both agencies also offer lists of long-term care facilities.