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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHolley Crumbley, a lifelong resident of Lincoln County and a Gracefully Aging client support specialist, agrees and sees the county\u2019s support for the center\u2019s work growing daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur work touches the lives of so many in the Hazel Green Community, as well as Lincoln County. Our friends in Fayetteville are greatly appreciated when they show up with donated bingo prizes, as we do a bingo once a month. We have recently had more Lincoln County residents fill up our bingo events and more Lincoln County residents interested in coming to Gracefully Aging …\u201d she shared. \u201cRecently, we had a sweet lady donate beautiful flowers from a wedding, and we enjoyed them so much. We have had a lady stop by and drop off over 100 books, and our clients could not have been more excited to have new reading material at the center. Things like this from surrounding communities are what let us know that we make an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crumbley\u2019s heart for Gracefully Aging clients stems from her personal experiences growing up with aging grandparents with dementia and Parkinson\u2019s disease. Watching her parents care for them and eventually assisting them prepared her for her current position. She plans arts and crafts, organizes games, leads exercises, and contributes to one-on-one support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe most rewarding aspect for me is watching our clients regain strength and confidence in themselves, as well as watching the amazing friendships they make with each other,\u201d Crumbley said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Springer commented, \u201cHolly is a warm, kind-hearted person. She wears her heart on her sleeves and genuinely cares for and respects our clients.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A day at Gracefully Aging unfolds with a comforting blend of structure and flexibility. Clients arrive throughout the morning, greeted by the aroma of fresh coffee and warm smiles from the staff. The day\u2019s rhythm includes gentle exercise sessions, engaging activities like crafts or games, and ample time for socializing with meals and snacks woven throughout the day, ensuring proper nutrition. There\u2019s always time for rest, with some seniors napping while others relax watching favorite shows like \u201cThe Price is Right\u201d or classic Westerns. Throughout it all, the staff remains attentive to each client\u2019s needs and preferences, fostering an environment where seniors can genuinely thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a growing need for adult day care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Crumbley said, \u201cI have noticed that senior care tends to be in high demand. We are that happy medium when they are not ready for assisted living or a nursing home, but they are worried or bored being at home by themselves all day, or even their children or caretakers just need a break occasionally. That is what makes our drop-in program, Brighter Days, such a great thing. Brighter Days offers 3 hours of engagement, games, one-on-one, and tons of fun, costing the family $60. The program offers sessions from 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Crumbley\u2019s inside look and work in the adult day care program changed her perspective on her future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt has made me less afraid of getting older. I see how much fun they have and how positive they are about it, and it kind of prepares me for my aging,\u201d she said. \u201cIt has shown me how much small businesses and companies rely on their communities; without their support, we would not even have the clients we have.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gracefully Aging embodies a vibrant community where seniors find companionship and purpose. Each day brings laughter, shared activities, and the chance to forge lasting friendships. As Crumbley noted, the center transforms the view on aging, replacing apprehension with joy and connection, and fosters an environment where seniors thrive. GN <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With the morning sun and the center\u2019s associates peeking over their shoulders, the senior adults gathered at the tables work intently on the day\u2019s craft project. Their conversation is lively, punctuated with laughter, paint brushes pausing in mid-air as they stop their work to compliment their neighbor. They\u2019ve become fast friends, enjoying the routine and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/2-5-1024x683.png\")
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