This month we pay tribute to Barbara Woods, retiring member of the Senior Solutions Board of Directors and recent past president. Barbara has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017 and served as president from October 2018 through September 2021.
Senior Solutions News
Grant funds available for organizations who provide “Aging Services”
Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will be accepting applications for supportive funding for aging services community organizations. Learn more about here.
VIDEO: Senior Solutions 3SquaresVT Black River 100% Campaign
Senior Solutions & 3SquaresVT Outreach Specialist Thom Simmons announces the Black River 100% campaign, bringing every resident of Ludlow, Plymouth, & Cavendish food & fuel security. This new program is a partnership between Senior Solution, Black River Good Neighbor Services, & the Black River Valley Senior Center.
Meet Our HelpLine Staff – Mary Sanderson
Mary Sanderson, an Information, Assistance, & Referral Specialist, will be celebrating her fifth anniversary with Senior Solutions in May, and is our longest-serving HelpLine staff member.
Friendly Visitor Teri Heck: “Their Stories are Novel-Worthy!”
Two years ago, after she retired and moved to Vermont full-time, Teri Heck wanted to get involved with people in her community. She has always enjoyed spending time with older folks, so she sought a volunteer opportunity that would enable her to support them.
Director’s Message, March 2022
The Senior Solutions vision is to ensure that every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community.
“Black River 100%” Campaign Launches for Cavendish, Ludlow, and Plymouth
During the month of March, Senior Solutions is partnering with two other organizations – the Black River Good Neighbors Services and the Black River Valley Senior Center – to strengthen each household in these communities during the months ahead.
VIDEO: WCAX’s Across the Fence features “Memory Clinics”
Director Mark Boutwell talks about the benefits of Memory Cafés along with Barb Asen of the Central Vermont Council on Aging.
Veterans Advisory Councils Launched
Two Veterans Advisory Councils (VAC) have been established by Senior Solutions as part of the AmeriCorps Aging in Place Planning Grant. One of them is in Windham County and the other is in Windsor County.
Statewide Vaccine Campaign, Collaboration
Read more about the volunteers from our home visitor programs who were featured in a collaborative video.
Benefit Check-up Sessions at Senior Centers
Regional senior centers are hosting Benefits Check Up sessions with Tracy who is our National Council on (NCOA) benefits specialist. You might be surprised how many of us are eligible for ways to boost our budgets.
HomeMeds & Pill Map presentation at free blood pressure clinic
Community Outreach Nurse Anne White, from Senior Solutions, will be at the Springfield Senior Center on Wednesday March 16th at 1pm. Anne will be offering a free blood pressure clinic and will be presenting a new FREE service offered to anyone 60 years of age or older in the Senior Solutions service area called HomeMeds & Pill Map.
