The Office of Sen. Bernie Sanders invites older Vermonters to a series of summer celebrations. These events are an opportunity to enjoy delicious free food, listen to great music, and connect with friends and neighbors.
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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.
Black River Valley Senior Center Maintains Full Schedule
Located at 10 High Street in downtown Ludlow, one of the worst hit towns in the recent flooding disaster, the Black River Valley Senior Center has not skipped a beat and is offering a full month of programming during August.
Our Aging Workforce and How to Support Them
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 to be […]
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. […]
Flooding Response and Assistance
By noon on Tuesday, it was abundantly clear that the record-breaking rainfall that had washed out roads, kept people stranded in their homes, and flooded our villages, would mean that nearly 250 Meals on Wheels recipients in Southeastern Vermont would not receive the food they depend on. With our highways and many local roads damaged […]
Senior Companion Program Updates
Maureen Schake, Senior Companion Project Manager, from Age Well in Burlington has provided all of us with the most up to date information on the federal Senior Companion program. This wonderful program is directed to people who benefit from connecting with another adult who helps relieve their isolation and often helps them avoid loneliness and […]
“Eat Your Veggies” program brings farm-fresh vegetables to aging Vermonters
Do you enjoy biting into a fresh tomato or crunchy cucumber? Our Nutrition and Wellness Director, Thom Simmons, has thought about this and has developed a multi-pronged project called “Eat Your Veggies” to bring farm-fresh vegetables into the homes of aging Vermonters. There are four programs, each with a different focus, and all tapping the bounty of summer.
NESHCo award for Vaccine Campaigns
Tenth Crow Creative and Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) are pleased to announce that they recently received a Lamplighter Award of Excellence from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) in the Health Promotion Campaign category for V4A’s COVID-19 vaccine campaigns for older Vermonters.
Concerned with Balance or Falling? Free Tai-Chi Classes Resume in Ludlow!
Beginning in August, Tai Chi will return to Ludlow! This beginner level class is based on Dr. Paul Lam’s “Balance and Fall Prevention” techniques.
