In response to the recent surge in COVID-19/Omicron cases, we have instructed our case managers to refrain from making home visits unless absolutely necessary. We are highly aware of the health risks to our clients and staff, and believe it is our responsibility to take these precautions. This is a temporary restriction that we are reviewing weekly. Our expectation is that we will resume regular home visits by the end of the month. Read more

 Senior Solutions supports and oversees 13 home-delivered Meals on Wheels Programs and 29 community meals sites provided by local community partners. During this past year, more than 4,700 area seniors relied on these programs – programs which involve a large network of cooks, packagers, delivery drivers, and others. Read more

In spite of the recent spike in the pandemic and cautionary restrictions on face-to-face meetings, our volunteer program continues to grow. With three new volunteers enrolling in December, our volunteer count has now reached 70 individuals who are reaching out to our most senior population…and they have been busy! Read more

 On December 16, over a dozen people attended a hybrid in-person and video broadcast program hosted at Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry on the topic of recognizing and working with persons experiencing different stages of dementia. The program was introduced by Senior Solutions Executive Director Mark Boutwell, and featured AD Partnership founder Mick Byers, as well as Tamasin Kekic of Equipoise Occupational Therapy and Sue Pollard of Springfield Area Adult Day Services. Read more and watch the video

 During the month of December, Senior Solutions teamed up with the Chester-Andover Family Center (CAFC) to launch a campaign to see “Every Resident Food and Fuel Secure!” Read more about this community partnership

Think spending hours coloring is only a childhood pastime? Think again! Coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. Read more

Are you worried about falling? The fear of falling often results in more falls; hence, confidence in “not falling” helps reduce these incidents. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination; simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, with regular practice, tai chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. Read more

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Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont

38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VT 05156 • [email protected]

Senior Solutions is a non-profit agency that has served as the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont since 1973. Our mission is to promote the dignity and well-being of older adults and our vision is that every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community.