Services for Adults 50+

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AARP TaxAide Services
aarp taxesFebruary 5 to April 10 - Smith
AARP Foundation provides free income tax preparation services with no age or income requirements at the Smith Center, by appointment.

Balance Screenings
Third Tuesdays, 12-12:45 pm - Smith 
Third Thursdays, 12-12:45 pm - Trotter

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance offers free monthly screenings to help you identify your risk of falling. A trained physical therapist will evaluate your balance, gait, strength, and flexibility. Screenings are at Smith in the odd months, and Trotter in the even months. Check the monthly calendar. Please call the correct center for an appointment.

Blood Glucose & Blood Pressure Checks
Second Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon - Trotter
Third Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon - Smith
UNCG's School of Nursing provides free blood glucose and blood pressure checks monthly at Trotter and Smith. Second Wednesdays at Trotter and third Wednesdays at Smith. Check the monthly calendar. No appointment necessary.

Grief Support Group
Mondays, 6 pm - Smith

This free support group is facilitated by Frankie Lane, retired social worker specializing in bereavement. Weekly topics include anger, depression, anxiety, and disorganization. For more information, call 336-373-7564.

Hearing Screenings
Second Tuesdays, 10:30 am to 12 noon - Smith and Trotter

AudioNova offers free hearing screenings monthly on the second Tuesdays, by appointment, at Trotter in the odd months and Smith in the even months. Check the monthly calendar. Please call the correct center for an appointment.

Legal Services
1st Thursdays, 10 am to 12 noon - Smith

Legal Aid of NC provides free legal services to eligible adults on the first Thursday of even months, by appointment, at the Smith Center. Please call 1-877-579-7562 for an appointment.

Medicare Insurance Counseling
Weekly, by appointment - Smith and Trotter
The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels beneficiaries on Medicare plans and can provide resources to help pay for medications. For a free, in-person counseling appointment at either Smith or Trotter, or if you have any questions, please call Guilford County SHIIP Coordinator at 336-373-4816, ext. 253.