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Published on: 8/16/2002
Last Visited: 8/16/2002
The council also received an update on the Seniors Initiative from Art Webb of Watauga Association of Baptists, who reviewed updates about this initiative. Prior to the Seniors Event held at the Elk Mills Fire Hall last October, several personal surveys of seniors and special-needs residents were conducted in Poga, Elk Mills, Fish Springs, Butler and Little Milligan.Among 89 people surveyed, 59 indicated they were taking medications, including 31 for heart condition, 30 for high blood pressure and 12 for diabetes, among others. Among respondents, 25 percent indicated they were elderly, 37 percent had vision problems and 21 percent had hearing difficulties.
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Officers re-elected for 2002 were Dr. Joellen Edwards, chair; Marjorie Nell Cardwell, vice-chair; and Art Webb, secretary.