Building a Team Resource Bank
Knowing who to call and what services are available to you ahead of time will save you lots of time and worry. Think of all the service providers you use as your “team”. Include your doctors, lawyer, insurance agent, Minister or Rabbi, and more.
We’d love to be a part of your team for any real estate related matters. Plus we can help you build your team by connecting you with others as possible team members. Take advantage of our hard-earned knowledge of the area and strong relationships in our community.
We recommend creating a binder to keep all your important information in one place. This makes it convenient for you and also easier for someone else to assist you if needed. Things you might include would be information about your doctors, dentist, health insurance, home & auto insurance, lawyer contact info, etc. In addition, there are some other local and national resources you may want to keep handy:
Local Resources(Triangle Area NC) :
Real Estate Broker (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
Masha Halpern | Contact Us
919-951-1780
Estate Planning (Wills, Estates & Elder Law)
Jeffrey L. Austin | Website
919-937-2737
Orange County Dept of Aging
919-245-2015 | Website
Download this comprehensive guide that includes information from employment to financial counseling to home meals to transportation & more! Community Resource Guide for Seniors & Their Families
Durham Aging and Adult Services
919-560-0300 | Website
Their website provides lists of available resources and facilities.
Living Assistance Services
Visiting Angels
919-968-3724 | Website
Pet Placement
Independent Animal Rescue
info@animalrescue.net | Website
Paws4Ever
919-241-8438 | Website
Goathouse Refuge
919-542-6815 | Website
Medical Equipment
Click here for a listing from the Orange County Community Resource Guide for Seniors.
Junk Removal
Check out Yelp’s Top 10 best junk removal services in Chapel Hill & Durham.
National Resources:
Senior moving managers: These professionals specialize in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of relocation. For information and a moving manager locator, go to the National Association of Senior Move Managers at www.nasmm.org.
Driver rehab: Occupational therapists who specialize in driver education can assist in restoring driving skills and evaluating the road-worthiness of elder drivers. Go to the website for the American Occupational Therapy Association at www.aota.org/older-driver or the National Older Driver Research and Training Center at http://driving.phhp.ufl.edu.
Volunteer matching: Volunteer match services connect people who want to offer their time and talent with organizations that need assistance. Go to Volunteer Match at www.volunteermatch.org or search the Web for local volunteer matching services.
Senior dating and companion match-up: A search on the Web for senior dating provides a long list of services that specialize in matching up seniors for companionship, travel partners, or romance. Some of the largest services are AgeMatch.com, SeniorFriendFinder.com, and SeniorMatch.com.
Employment services for older workers: These services specialize in matching older workers with job opportunities and help employers tap the 50+ talent pool. Go to RetiredBrains.com or SeniorJobBank.org.
