Neighbors helping neighbors navigate the challenges to living well.

Fearington Cares Center, 28 Swim & Croquet, behind The Gathering Place
Office Hours: 9:00 a. m. - 1:00 p. m., Monday-Friday
919-542-6877
www.fearringtoncares.org
info@fearringtoncares.org
2020 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312-5022
Nurse/Executive Director: Karen Metzguer - karen@fearringtoncares.org
Administrative Coordinator: Pat Skiver - patskiver@fearringtoncares.org

NO FEE OR MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR OUR SERVICES

• Donations, while appreciated, are not required to use our services.
• Your support, as a volunteer and a donor, covers the costs.

Fearrington Cares is a unique program created more than 25 years ago. Our mission is to help residents of Fearrington Village of all ages live healthy and meaningful lives. We can do this without charge because of our small army of eager volunteers and our on-staff Registered Nurse, who provide support for those times when you need a bit (or a lot) of extra help and a caring smile. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization and offer a range of services, information and referrals.

NURSING SERVICES
Fearrington Cares offers the services of a Registered Nurse without charge to Fearrington Village residents right here in the Village during office hours. You can drop by the Center or call for an appointment or a phone consultation.

First aid Needs assessment Home visits for homebound residents Injections Patient teaching for self-care Referrals to medical services Referrals and advice about housing options and personal care services

Suture removal Tick bite care Wound care and dressing changes Foot Care Clinic for diabetics and frail elderly individuals BY APPOINTMENT ONLY call the Center for more information Blood pressure checks any day during Center hours

MINOR HOME REPAIRS
Fearrington Cares Handy Person volunteers can help with minor non-emergency home repairs and small maintenance issues. To request help, please call the Center anytime. If no one answers the phone, leave a message that Includes your name, phone number and a brief description of your task. A volunteer Handy Person will contact you directly within a day or two to arrange a visit. Please note, our volunteers cannot move heavy furniture or do work involving electrical or gas connections due to licensing regulations.

Minor plumbing Carpentry Light bulb change

Program garage door openers Smoke detector battery replacement And more!

TRANSPORTATION
Fearrington Cares volunteer drivers provide limited (within a 20-mile radius) transportation. To request a ride, please call the Center at least two days and no more than two weeks before your appointment. If no one answers the phone, leave a message that Includes your name, phone number, the date and time you need to be picked up, your destination and the time for your return ride. Volunteer Drivers retrieve the voice mail messages twice each day. A volunteer Driver will contact you directly to make arrangements for your ride. Please be aware the Transportation Service cannot provide rides to the airport and to social or cultural events away from Fearrington. Also, the volunteer Drivers cannot carry wheelchairs in their cars.

Bank deposits and check cashing Doctor and lawyer visits Grocery shopping and grocery pick up Mail pickup

Meal pickup and delivery Medical equipment pick up Rides within Fearrington Village

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS
Fearrington Cares can loan you equipment for medical needs. In addition, we maintain a list of other items that you can borrow from neighbors when you need a crib, high chair or other children's equipment. The following items can be checked out at no charge for short-term use after your surgery or during your rehabilitation:

Commodes Crutches Grabbers Shower benches

Toilet seat risers Walkers with and without wheels Wheelchairs

INFORMATION AND REFERRALS
Check with the Center for information on community resources, home health and medical services, aging support and other resources. Fearrington Cares staff and volunteers also help residents navigate the maze of housing options and other matters.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Lectures and workshops are offered monthly on topics such as Diet and Exercise, Pain Management, Financial Decisions, Housing Choices, Personal Enrichment and Self Awareness. Many of our guest speakers are noted experts in their field.

SUPPORT GROUPS
These groups provide peer support and information to those who are dealing with serious or chronic illness and to their caregivers.

Parkinson's Disease Brainiacs (brain injury)

Dementia Caregivers TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) (small fee)

FEARRINGTON FRIENDS
Fearrington Friends volunteers connect one-to-one with residents who may benefit from a friendly visit and regular social contact. Volunteers are matched with a resident who would enjoy occasional visits and conversation, perhaps meet for a cup of coffee or take a walk around the neighborhood. 

COMPUTER SUPPORT
These volunteers provide assistance with diagnosing computer problems, troubleshooting, software installation, data transfer and similar issues for both Apple and PC computers, IPads and IPods. They can help you with connecting wires and troubleshooting other minor hardware and networking issues. Computer Support volunteers cannotprovide instruction in software, word processing or other applications.

MOVEMENT CLASSES
We provide multiple movement classes (including Breathe Easy Fitness and Light Cardio) each week and encourage residents to stay active and keep moving!