The CARERS PROGRAM for DEMENTIAFAMILY CAREGIVERS, Summer /Fall Schedule 2023 Offered by: The University of Vermont Medical Center Dementia Family Caregiver Center and UVMMC Department of Neurology What is the CARERS Program? CARERS (Coaching, Advocacy, Respite, Education, Relationship and Simulation) is an evidence based therapeutic group program that enhances the knowledge, skills, and competence of […]
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New Tai Chi Class Added in Brattleboro
Improve Balance and Prevent Falls Through Tai Chi – Announcing a new class in Brattleboro at Brooks Library Community Room. The class will be held on Fridays from April 7th through May 26, 2023 from 2:50pm-3:50pm.
VIDEO: Vermont’s Legislative Elder Caucus Discussion
Link to Vermont’s Legislative Elder Caucus Rep. Daniel Noyes has offered this link for Vermonters who are interested in issues facing us as we age. You can catch up on recently recorded sessions at your leisure at the link below: Missed a caucus? Youtube link to past caucuses as well.
UVM offers CARERS program for family caregivers
The University of Vermont Medical Center & the UVM Center on Aging offers Coaching, Advocacy, Respite, Education, Relationship and Simulation (CARERS), an evidence based therapeutic group program that enhances the knowledge, skills, and competence of informal family caregivers of people with dementia.
Congregate Meal Opportunities Open Throughout SE Vermont
After several years of pandemic shut-downs, many area congregate meal sites that had closed down are now reopening, and the attendance numbers show that our seniors are ready for these again! These sites provide not only delicious and nutritious food, but also an opportunity for social interaction, renewing old friendships and making new ones.
VIDEO: Shared Housing Programs for Seniors
Joann Erenhouse and Jim Collins of Senior Solutions talk with Annamarie Pluhar about sharing housing programs for seniors.
Mountain Town Connector Provides Transportation
Neighborhood Connections offers rides through their community-supported transportation program which serves residents in the towns of Andover, Bondville, Chester, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, South Londonderry, Windham, Winhall, and Weston.
In Memory of Harry Jorgensen
Harry Jorgensen, 94, of Woodstock died peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 27, 2022 after a brief stay at the Jack Byrnes Center.
Zentangle – A Relaxing Drawing Exercise
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Survey for Those Enrolled in Medicare – Response Needed by Aug 15!
If you have Medicare, the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) needs to hear your voice.
UVM “CARERs” Program for Family Caregivers Accepting Applicants for Fall Sessions
If you or someone you know is a family caregiver to a loved one living with advanced stages of dementia, you will want to consider participating in the CARERs Program offered by the UVM Center on Aging. This series of 8 sessions via telemedicine will take place in September and October; specific dates will be forthcoming.
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Teaches Everyone How to Prevent Fraud
Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones […]
