On August 1, as required by the federal Older Americans Act, we submitted our updated agency area plan to the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). Developed every three years, the plan is a compilation of input from our community partners and focus groups, distilled into key areas of need.
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VIDEO: Senior Solutions interview with Bugbee Senior Center Director, Mark Bradley
Mark shares the road he traveled prior to joining the Bugbee Center just before the COVID lock down.
His education and experience have made him uniquely prepared to bring interesting and creative programs to the center in White River Junction.
2023 Age Successfully Health and Benefits Fair in Bellows Falls
Senior Solutions, Parks Place Community Resource Center, and the Bellows Falls Area Senior Center will be hosting a fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, September 22 at the Waypoint Center, 17 Depot Street, Bellows Falls, VT. Free BBQ will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
August Updates and Announcements
Aging Workforce 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 […]
VIDEO: Senior Solutions talks with Green Mountain RSVP
Senior Solutions talks with Green Mountain RSVP the retired and senior volunteer program.
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 […]