We believe that all individuals - regardless of political affiliation, skin tone, or anything else - deserve the right to age with dignity. We believe that in order to serve the Durham community with any level of credibility, we need a diverse staff and board of directors that guide and implement our programs so that everyone feels welcome and included. In addition, we believe that some individuals need more assistance than others due to their circumstances - most beyond their control. We support policies that move us towards opportunities for all to live well as they age in Durham. This will not change. 

Your long-standing endorsement and support for our work has kept us strong and with your continued support, we have no plans to slow down!

Staff and Board at a recent retreat

Ms. J visited our office recently to see if we might replace her blood pressure monitor that had stopped working. We hadn't seen her in a few years and explained that we are happy to provide a new monitor if she reengaged with our medication therapy management (MTM) sessions. At first, she declined stating concerns about transportation and then shared she was worried about her finances and access to food. Fortunately, we were able to arrange a ride with Uber Health. Once here, we realized she was likely eligible for Medicaid despite having worked for the State and having retiree coverage via the State Health Plan. We also helped her apply for a monthly SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) benefit.

She needed more than a blood pressure monitor. Hopefully, she won't hesitate to reach out in the future - despite it being difficult to ask for help.

Gina Upchurch listed as Honoree for the 13th Annual Lincoln Community Health Center Foundation Legacy Award!

For years, the Senior PharmAssist staff has worked closely with the Lincoln Community Health Center (LCHC) pharmacy, medical and social work teams to support older adults in Durham. We are always surprised to learn that many don’t know about the LCHC “gem” in Durham even though they serve over 37,000 mostly un- or underinsured residents every year. Gina emphasizes that we could not concentrate on what we do if LCHC wasn’t doing such an amazing job of providing primary care, prevention and even specialty care (via Project Access of Durham County) in Durham. Dr. Cheryl Brewer, the Senior PharmAssist Board President, encourages everyone to attend or donate as we know that investing in LCHC means a better quality of life and improved outcomes for thousands of our neighbors. Please join us to celebrate what is happening in Durham! Online registration and sponsorship opportunities are Here

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!

We want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation to every volunteer at Senior PharmAssist (SPA). Your dedication, time, and passion make an incredible difference, and we are truly grateful for all that you do. Whether it's the hours you've spent helping others or the care you've shown, your efforts have had a lasting impact on our community. Your selflessness and commitment are the driving force behind our success, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being the heart of our mission and for making the world a better place, one action at a time.

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Nadler...winner of the NC 
Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Don Lucey Award for all she does to make life better in Durham. She is truly a servant leader. Lisa has volunteered with SPA for nearly 30 years! She has held many roles including Board member, Formulary Committee chair, and most recently, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer. 
Lisa also stepped up to help with database maintenance, reports, and other projects, and has remained a critical support for the current Development Director. Thank you so much for the continued hard work, Lisa!

Welcome Ellie!

Ellie East’s combined expertise in nonprofit leadership, healthcare and the arts allows her to contribute to the Senior PharmAssist team as the new Development and Communications Director. She will help the team communicate effectively with the public and remain responsive to the needs of older adults. She is eager to help with Senior PharmAssist’s outreach, engagement, and fundraising goals and meet our community partners. If you have events that our team should attend or want to engage with us in new and creative ways – please reach out to Ellie at 919-956-5812.

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