COVID-19 … It’s still here

#MiddleburyCT #COVID-19 #Seniors According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of COVID-19 cases has steadily risen since December. Earlier in the fall, COVID-19 ... Continue Reading →

Having a pet is good for seniors

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →

Goals set for 2023

#MiddleburyCT #2023Goals #Seniors I didn’t rush to create my goals for 2023, but the time has come … One year ago I made two goals: to buy weekly food donation cards at the ... Continue Reading →

Find assisted living facilities

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #AssistedLiving Is 2023 the year when you have to consider moving into assisted living? Or perhaps help an elderly relative make the move? In either case, your ... Continue Reading →

Do you feel isolated?

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #IsolatedSeniors Researchers must be worried about us. There are hundreds of studies done around the world on the topic of isolated seniors and how it’s ... Continue Reading →

Avoid holiday shopping scams

#Middlebury #Seniors #HolidayScams It’s that time of year again when we do holiday shopping, much of it online. It’s also the time when more scammers come out. And what ... Continue Reading →

CPAP, bedrail products recalled

#Middlebury #Seniors #SocialSecurity Several disturbing items have been in the news lately. Have you heard about these product recalls? CPAP machines: Two dozen different CPAP machines ... Continue Reading →

Seniors work out at rec center

#Middlebury #Seniors Two months ago, the senior center commandeered a large space in the town’s rec center because we had vetoed the idea of exercise classes in a too-small space ... Continue Reading →

Cut down on scam phone calls

#Middlebury #ScamCalls Welcome to the season of increased scam telemarketer phone calls, either political or holiday related. The National Do Not Call Registry, a government program ... Continue Reading →

Do I need a new coat this year?

#Middlebury #Seniors #Winter With cold weather here, we’re all trying to find ways to stay warm both indoors and when we go out. Are you set up for winter? This is the time to ... Continue Reading →