Senior Services is piloting an animatronic robotic pet initiative designed to help relieve some of the loneliness many older adults are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pets, especially helpful for seniors living with memory loss and dementia, are being delivered to 30 older adults enrolled in their Williams Adult Day Center, Home Care, Meals-on-Wheels, and Living-at-Home programs.
Talitha Vickers has blessed the Triad community with her on-air work and community service for years. After years of effort and planning, Vickers now has become an author by releasing her first book, “Why My Hero Had to Go.”
The City of Winston-Salem is considering adopting an alternative response model to address 911 calls that involve individuals dealing with mental health issues.