Joann Erenhouse and Jim Collins of Senior Solutions speak with Dr. Bob Tortolani on what seniors can do to help prevent damaging falls.
Senior Solutions News
Want to Get Outside and Move? Join a Walk with Ease Group
Join the Walk with Ease program. This is an evidence-based wellness program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that is being offered by Senior Solutions. It features gentle stretching and walking techniques while you ease into a healthy activity. It is most enjoyable when going out with a small group or walking your dog. The newest […]
Welcome to a new Senior Solutions Board Member
Senior Solutions is pleased to introduce a new incoming member to our board of directors. She is Elizabeth Austen.
New to Medicare? Get Free Assistance
Are you becoming eligible for Medicare? Find the answers by calling us at 802-885-2669 or read more to find out about our free New to Medicare classes.
Director’s Note: Area Plan & Survey Results
On August 1, as required by the federal Older Americans Act, we submitted our updated agency area plan to the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). Developed every three years, the plan is a compilation of input from our community partners and focus groups, distilled into key areas of need.
2023 Age Successfully Health and Benefits Fair in Bellows Falls
Senior Solutions, Parks Place Community Resource Center, and the Bellows Falls Area Senior Center will be hosting a fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, September 22 at the Waypoint Center, 17 Depot Street, Bellows Falls, VT. Free BBQ will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
August Updates and Announcements
Aging Workforce The following information has been extracted from a July 27, 2023, Article by Matt Gonzales who wrote it for the Society for Human Resource Management where he is the editor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Federal data has shown that from 2021 – 2022 the U.S. median age is rising by 0.2 years […]
VIDEO: Senior Solutions talks with Green Mountain RSVP
Senior Solutions talks with Green Mountain RSVP the retired and senior volunteer program.
GetSetUp, The Adult Learning Platform
Vermont’s AAA’s got together and purchased virtual seats to this learning platform that is available to adults who want to experience interesting classes on many topics which are presented by seasoned adults. The courses are varied and free. The classes offered range from “Home Modification Ideas for Aging in Place” to “6 Ways Pets Can […]
New Walk With Ease Program in Wilmington
Walk With Ease is the newest Evidenced-Based Wellness Program being offered through Senior Solutions. Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, it is a program that uses gentle stretching and walking techniques to help seniors of all ages and abilities to begin walking as a health-promoting lifestyle change.
Senior Solutions & Meal Centers Step Up in Disaster Relief Efforts
When the rains began on July 10, we were all warned that this could be a serious situation; for residents throughout our area, the warnings proved to be unfortunately true. Staff at Senior Solutions quickly responded, even working over the following weekend at the Multi-Agency relief efforts spearheaded by the Red Cross and FEMA at […]
Director’s Note: The after effects of the flooding, how we can help
By Mark Boutwell, Executive Director Yesterday I spoke with a newspaper reporter who asked me, “What’s your biggest concern for the seniors in your area after the flood?” I said that I’m concerned there may still be folks out there that we don’t know about who have been cut off or affected by the flooding. […]
