CARERS Program for Dementia Family Caregivers – Schedule

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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 […]

New Tai Chi Class Added in Brattleboro

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Mountain Town Connector Provides Transportation

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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.

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Teaches Everyone How to Prevent Fraud

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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 […]