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Senior Poverty Rates: Meeting the Challenge of Bad News
On September 13, the U.S. Census Bureau released its annual reports on income and poverty in the U.S. While the overall poverty rate was approximately the same as 2020, people aged 65 and older were the one age group to see a statistically significant rise in poverty at 10.3% in 2021, up from 8.9% in 2020. Senior Solutions has been in the forefront of tackling senior poverty in southeastern Vermont for nearly 50 years, and our efforts are paying off.
Mountain Town Connector Provides Transportation
Neighborhood Connections offers rides through their community-supported transportation program which serves residents in the towns of Andover, Bondville, Chester, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, South Londonderry, Windham, Winhall, and Weston.
“Deerfield Valley 100%” Campaign launches in October!
Senior Solutions is launching its largest “100%” campaign ever, reaching seven towns in the Deerfield Valley region, with the goal of ensuring that every household is food and fuel secure. By the first week in October, every household in Dover, Halifax, Marlboro, Readsboro, Searsburg, Wardsboro, Whitingham, and Wilmington will receive a letter briefly describing on-going programs providing help with food and fuel resources available.
The 2022 Annual Meeting is October 26th
Please join us for Senior Solutions’ Annual Meeting and 25th Annual Successful Aging Awards on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 10:00 AM to noon. Prior to the meeting there will be a coffee hour with light breakfast fare at 9:00 AM.
Front Office Volunteer Staff Position Available!
Senior Solutions is looking to expand its front office staffing pattern with a volunteer who can provide 5-10 hours weekly to assist our front office staff.
Vet to Vet Program Coordinator in Wilmington on Sept. 8
Have you served in the U.S. Armed Services? Do you remember the “Buddy System” in boot camp? Do you know a veteran? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, the Vet to Vet Program could be for you. Coordinator Susan Triplett, a U.S. Air Force veteran, will be staffing the Senior Solutions outreach office at 18 Beaver Street, Wilmington (the Old Firehouse) on Thursday, September 8 from 11 am to 1 pm.
What is “Self-Neglect?”
Many people think they have an intuitive understanding of self-neglect, but often fail to consider all the impact a self-neglecting individual may have on their family and community. On a related note, many do not understand how some basic services can help save the life of a self-neglecting individual in some instances and, how complicated a self-neglect case may become, posing challenges in protecting the health and safety of not just the self-neglecting individual, but also their family and neighbors.
“May all your Dreams turn into Goals”
Laurentia is our Volunteer of the Month for September because she was not afraid to reach for the stars! At 61 years young she accomplished her lifetime goal of graduating high school. She put in a lot of hard work and determination to be able to say she is now a 2022 graduate of Springfield […]
Director’s Note: Successful programs highlight our commitment to the Area Plan and community
Senior Solutions partnered with the Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf to host the first annual Age Successfully Health and Benefits Fair in Ludlow. The fair included health screenings by North Star Health, application assistance for food and nutrition programs such as 3SquaresVT, Meals on Wheels, and seasonal heating assistance.
In Memory of Harry Jorgensen
Harry Jorgensen, 94, of Woodstock died peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 27, 2022 after a brief stay at the Jack Byrnes Center.
Nominate a Senior for the 25th Annual Successful Aging Award!
Senior Solutions is seeking nominees for our 25th Annual Successful Aging Award. Awardees exemplify an awareness of living a balanced life recognizing their spiritual, health, and social wellbeing. The award will be presented at Senior Solutions’ Annual Meeting on October 26, 2022.