There will be a community lunch held at the Black River Valley Senior Center in Ludlow on May 12th.
News
New “100%” Campaign in Jamaica, Townshend, & Wardsboro
Senior Solutions is launching the “West River 100%” campaign this month with the goal of ensuring that every household is food and fuel secure. Every household will receive a letter briefly describing on-going programs providing help with food and fuel resources available in these towns.
Vet to Vet Program to be Featured at Hartland American Legion Dinner
Susan Triplett, a U.S. Air Force Veteran who serves as the Vet to Vet Program Coordinator for Senior Solutions, will be a featured speaker at the Hartland American Legion’s Dinner from 5pm to 7 pm on Friday, May 20. Susan has a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, and has served as the Vice-President of Women’s […]
Older Americans Month Celebrations at the Bugbee Senior Center
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more.
AmeriCorps Awards $114,000 to Support New Volunteers
Senior Solutions has received a Public Health AmeriCorps grant to provide non-medical, in-home services to older adults and adults with disabilities in southeastern Vermont.
May is older Americans month
At Senior Solutions, every day brings an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older Vermonters. But May is special because it’s Older Americans month—a time to celebrate the lasting impacts of the Older Americans Act (OAA), which was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson, as part of his “Great Society Initiative.”
Take the “Age Friendly State” Survey!
If you are age 45 or older, we invite you to take this survey and tell us what’s important to you as you age, share your experiences, and let us know how well our communities are supporting older Vermonters right now.
Vermont Congregate Meals Sites Start Opening Again!
After a few years of pandemic shut-downs, a number of area congregate meal sites that had closed down are now reopening.
National Volunteer Week Celebrated April 17-22
Senior Solutions welcomes the opportunity to celebrate National Volunteer week and give tribute to our volunteers for their part in making our nation a better place.
VIDEO: Director Mark Boutwell talks about his first year
Mark Boutwell gives an in-depth interview on Brattleboro Community television (BCTV) as he commemorates his first year as Senior Solutions’ executive director.
VIDEO: Vet to Vet visitor program
Susan Triplett, program coordinator for Senior Solutions’ Vet to Vet visitor program, talked with Springfield Area Public Access TV (SAPA) about the program and her plans for community outreach in the area.
“Memory Café,” Wednesday, May 18th, for Caregivers
A Memory Café provides caregivers with the opportunity to socialize with fellow caregivers while their loved ones enjoy a group activity in a supervised non-judgmental setting.
