COMMITTEE
Health Ministry
Promoting health and wellness across the life span.
Committee Chair
Sheryl Taylor
sherylinnc@gmail.com
Staff Representative
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Rhonda Grant Jordan
Events
Additional Resources
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia with care that is tailored to their unique needs. Memory care can take place in its own facility, or as part of a designated wing of another residential care community. Staff members of memory care units or facilities undergo specialized training in caring for those with memory impairment, and the facilities often coordinate social activities and schedules specifically for the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
View a guide from MemoryCare.com that discusses the cost of memory care in North Carolina, financial assistance options for paying for memory care, free memory care resources in the state, and a directory of memory care facilities in North Carolina.
Women’s Health
Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women after skin cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
If you are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
If you are a woman age 50 to 74, be sure to get a mammogram every 2 years. You may also choose to get them more often.
Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms.
Veterans & Service Members
Active duty, retirees, reservists, and military family members live in every county in North Carolina. Many of these folks are church members and certainly live in our communities. We know that these neighbors volunteer to ensure the greater good of our country, and we certainly want to welcome them to our church families and care for them the best we can.
Many Veterans are likely to turn to clergy before seeking mental health treatment. Here are some resources that may be helpful: