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John Barrett learned first hand about the challenges of Alzheimer’s as he traversed the journey with his late wife Mary Anne. Now Barrett is sharing his experience, strength and knowledge with others.

On June 6, Barrett will present a program “The Journey of a Dementia Caregiver and Advocate” at 10 a.m. in the Senior Enrichment Center. Hosted by the Moore County Nursing & Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, the program is free of charge and open to the public.

Barrett will talk about his journey and will answer questions about his caregiving experience, including the time his wife spent in local facilities. He will share tips and resources, and discuss Services and Programs offered by AOS & Friends Care, Inc. the nonprofit he co-founded.

In 2011 Barrett wrote a story of his wife’s journey to that point which encouraged FirstHealth to form the Patient Centered Care for Individuals with Dementia task force. From 2012 to 2015 he was a member of the Patient/Family Advisory Council at FirstHealth.

He participates on a Moore Regional Hospital Committee formed to evaluate and implement the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) which is designed to prevent delirium and functional decline in elderly patients.

Inn 2015 Barrett’s advocacy efforts led him to co-found a nonprofit, AOS & Friends Care, Inc., with Amy Natt, CEO of Aging Outreach Services. The mission is to provide direct care funding and community support to older adults who are dealing with the challenges of aging with a focus on those with dementia.

Barrett also serves as an auxiliary facilitator at local Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Groups and acts as a personal sounding board for anyone who contacts him with questions about their dementia caregiving journey.

This program is not an endorsement of any service but is presented in support of the CAC’s mission to provide community education regarding long term care in Moore County. Registration is required by contacting Sandy Nusbaum, CAC chairman at 910-684-8246 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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Local News

  • Two People And Two Dogs Attacked By Rabid Fox In Southern Pines +

    Two residents and two dogs were attacked by a fox Tuesday June 27th in Southern Pines. The incident was reported Read More
  • Aberdeen Fire Department Recognizes Promotions At Badge Pinning Ceremony This Week +

    This past Monday night Chief Phillip Richardson with Aberdeen Fire & Rescue recognized several new promotions within the department at Read More
  • Aberdeen Police Officer Receives Lifesaving Pin At Monday Town Board Meeting +

    Aberdeen Police Officer Cody Vaughn was recognized by Police Chief Tim Wenzel at the Town of Aberdeen Board Meeting Monday Read More
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Crime Reports

  • Special Response Team Conducts Early Morning Search Warrant Operation In Taylortown Friday +

    Multiple officers from the Taylortown Police Department and the Pinehurst Police Department conducted an early morning search warrant operation at Read More
  • Two Arrested For Conspiring To Provide Drugs To Detention Center Inmate +

    Sheriff Neil Godfrey announced the arrest of two individuals for conspiring to provide drugs to a Moore County Detention Center Read More
  • Sheriff Neil Godfrey Announced The Arrest Of Pinehurst Man $100,000 Bond On Drug Charges After Search Warrant +

    Sheriff Neil Godfrey announced the arrest of Douglas A. Russell following the search of his residence located in the Pinehurst Read More
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Obituaries

  • Gail Miller Galvan Obituary +

    Gail Miller Galvan, age 69, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Read More
  • George Guthrie Hearne of Vass Obituary +

    George Guthrie Hearne, 66 of Vass, passed away on June 27, 2017 at Kingswood Nursing Home in Aberdeen. Read More
  • Jean Frances Lennox Keating of Southern Pines Obituary +

    Jean Frances Lennox Keating, 83 of Southern Pines, passed away on June 26, 2017 at the Coventry, Southern Pines. Read More
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Accident & Fire

  • Pinebluff Town Worker Injured In Thursday Morning Traffic Accident On US 1 +

    A Town of Pinebluff employee was injured Thursday when the town truck he was operating was struck in the rear Read More
  • One Airlifted After Motorcycle Accident Sunday Evening On NC 24/27 +

    Two people were injured after a collision between two motorcycles near the Moore County and Montgomery County line Sunday evening Read More
  • One Injured In West End Traffic Accident Sunday Morning +

    One person was injured in a vehicle accident Sunday morning in West End. Read More
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