Those who were in their twenties when the AIDs crisis began in the 1980s are now in their sixties. Medical advances have made it possible to live long, fulfilling lives for those who are HIV positive. Through a generous 2023 grant by the Vermont Community Foundation, Senior Solutions will be developing programming to address the unique issues faced by this growing senior community.
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The CARERS Program for Dementia Family Caregivers: Winter 2024
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 informal family caregivers of people with dementia.
Annual Report for 2023 is now available
The Annual Report for fiscal year 2023 is now available.
Walter Stover wins a Successful Aging Award for 2023
We had three winners of the Successful Aging Award with one of them in attendance. The photo here is of Walter Stover with Mark Boutwell after receiving his award.
2023 Annual Meeting held on November 29th
Senior Solutions 2023 Annual Meeting was held on November 29th with the attendance of staff, volunteers and community partners. Beth Stern brought us a message from Sen. Bernie Sanders, and our Keynote Speaker, Renee Pepin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging inspired us to keep finding new ways to help us all become and remain connected so we can age successfully.
Pet Pictures With Santa!
The Rockingham Veterinary Clinic on Route 103 in Chester will be holding two sessions where residents may obtain photos with their pets and Santa for the holidays! From 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday December 1st, and again on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, you may come and receive a digital […]
Shaws Gives Back in November!
Happy November! Senior Solutions will receive a $1 donation for every $3 reusable Give Back Where It Counts Bag sold during October at the Shaw’s Supermarket store at 2 Chester Road, Springfield VT. For more information on the program, visit shaws.2givelocal.com
Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign Kicks off Nov 16!
As part of a national partnership with Meals on Wheels America, Subaru of America and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to a charity, such as Meals on Wheels, for every new vehicle leased or sold from November 16, 2023, to January 2, 2024. Since Subaru launched its “Share the Love” event in […]
Senior Solutions Recognized with Workplace Wellness Award
The following excerpt is from the Vermont Department of Health letter to our office: “On behalf of the Vermont Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, I would like to congratulate your organization on being selected to receive a 2023 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness – GOLD Level Award! We […]
Join Our Memory Cafés
Our November Memory Café in Brattleboro at the American Legion will be held November 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Memory Café is a wonderfully welcoming place for caregivers and their loved ones who are challenged with forms of dementia or other cognitive disorders. It is a safe and comfortable space where caregivers […]
A Time for Being Thankful
Thanksgiving is approaching. We all have things to be grateful for. Now is a good time to sit down and prepare a list of what we are each thankful for. It is amazing how long that list can become. Large things and tiny things, people in our lives, basic human needs like food and water, […]
Seeking Nominees for our Successful Aging Award
Senior Solutions is seeking nominees for our 50th Anniversary Successful Aging Award. The Successful Aging Award recognizes the accomplishments of an older adult who is at least 80 years old and lives in Windham or Windsor County, or other towns that we serve. They must be currently involved in activities that foster a strong community that […]