Source of Care
Barriers to care
Assets
APPENDIX C
Local Providers: “My doctor is very open to alternative methods.” Self-Care: “When I was young I learned to take care of myself…I took classes, I studied…I took care of my family and myself.” “I bathe.” “My health is my best insurance…I take care of myself.” “I believe our health is in our own hands.” Diet and Exercise: “I try to eat right, I try to exercise.” “I walk on the VMI track.” “My food is my health insurance” Faith:
Elderly YMCA
Transportation and affordable services:
“I guess the Good Lord just keeps me healthy.” Community Resources: “Meals on Wheels have been a big help to me.”
Maury River Senior Center Self-Care
“You have to pay to go to the Y and getting there can be a problem. “
“I come down to the Senior Center…it’s my community.” 106