This program will be held at the Montville Senior Center once again. We have a wonderful Podiatrist, Dr. Thomas Walter, come to our Center once a month to perform routine foot care. Not a service normally covered by Medicare unless you are a Diabetic, Dr. Walter will perform routine foot care for a cost less than a regular office visit. Seniors will be let into building during appointment time only, wait time will be outside. This Program is free to Montville seniors. Funding for the program is provided by Title III funds made available through the Area Agency on Aging and the Town of Montville. We ask for a $6.00 donation request per the Grant, not required for the service. Call Kathie for details and date of next visit.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Facilitated by UCFS and our Better Health Clinician, Kendra, we have a once a week Grief Support Group at the Center on Fridays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Presently this is done through phone calls / zoom though we hope to be back in person soon! This is a free program. Are you sad or suffering the loss of a loved one? Spouse, child, friend, or pet? Sometimes it is very difficult to deal with such loss. Come and join this confidential and private grief support group and learn coping techniques and ways to help you deal with your loss. Support group is on-going, no need to sign up, just come and join us in the Library at the Center. No need to speak in the group if you are not comfortable, you will still take away ways to cope with loss!
BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM
Designed to help those in need feel good, deal with life’s changes, depression, addiction, and address other mental health needs. The Better Health Program, provides a licensed clinician (Kendra) to work one-on-one with our residents and we will be beginning our weekly group support services as well. She is also available for telehealth appointments for those not able to come to the Center and/or comfortable coming at this time. Our program is available for seniors at the Center and our under 60 residents in the Social Services Office. This valuable program will be FREE to our Montville residents! This program is made possible with Title III funds under the Older Americans Act from Senior Resources. Call Kathie the Director @ 860-848-0422 for details.
HEALTH CLINIC
HEALTH CLINIC
This program is still on hold, we will inform everyone when it resumes. Health Clinic at the Senior Center is on Tuesdays from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. We have a visiting nurse come to the Center to perform blood pressure, blood sugar, and anemia screenings every week. All services at the Clinic are FREE – donation box is available for contributions. Call Kathie @ 848-0422 for details.
TRIPS
We will resume trips as soon as possible, with all safety precautions in place. Watch our monthly newsletter or call the Center for all of our upcoming trips!
AARP 55-ALIVE Driving COURSE will be held at the Montville Senior Center on (DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED) 12:00 – 4:00 PM.
Cost is $15 for members of AARP and $20 for non-members. Seating is limited, please sign up today. AARP 55-Alive Driving course is a refresher course for seniors and you receive a certificate to present to your auto insurance to receive a discount! Great program, great savings! Don’t miss out!
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM – FREE
One of our exercise instructors has put together a video program that is sent to your email each day, Monday – Friday. Each video is educational and also demonstrates ways to stay fit and active safely at home. If you would like to receive the videos, email Kathie at the Montville Senior Center and we will add you to the list! Email is: org. This program is called Cooped up with Caitlin and is a great way to make sure you are staying active while “cooped up”!
BADMITTEN CLASS – FREE
We are offering a new class, Badminton, outside here at the senior center. Classes will begin in June (weather permitting). Must sign up with office. Come and join the fun, whether you are a seasoned badminton player or new to the game, come and get some exercise and have some fun outdoors!
TECH CLASS– FREE – we are offering a “tech” class to teach you how to use your computer to participate in the ZOOM / Virtual classes and programs.
Maybe you have a new computer, or tablet, or cell phone and are not sure how to use? We can teach you, one-on-one here at the Center or your home for those that are homebound, how to participate in the programs, services, and activities offered here at the Montville Senior Center.
Stroke Awareness – Content by Judy
Yes, it is a true emergency!! If anyone, any age has sudden numbness in their face, arm, leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, lack of coordination. Sudden severe headache with no known cause. Call 911 right away!! This is a real emergency. If left unattended the consequences can be life altering if not fatal.
If you think someone might be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T.
F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?
T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.
The sooner someone is treated the better the outcome. Strokes can be potentially reversed or at least stopped if a stroke is treated within the first 3 hours. Call an ambulance. Do not drive them!! The crew on the ambulance can start treatment sooner and the outcome will be better. You want life-saving treatment as soon as possible!!
If you think you are having a stroke call 911 right away. You might not be able to make that call even a few minutes later.
Every year over 800,000 people have a stoke. Nearly 150,000 die each year. Strokes are the leading cause of serious long-term disability. BUT 80% of strokes are PREVENTABLE!!
Most strokes are caused by clots blocking blood flow in the brain and strokes are a leading cause of disability. Some ways to prevent or lower your risk of having a stroke is to stop smoking, limit alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, eat plenty of veggies and fruit, and exercise. Also be sure you are managing your diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease. Stress and depression can also contribute to the risk of a stroke.
By looking at your own risk factors of having a stroke and living a healthier lifestyle you can help reduce the odds of having a stroke. Be sure to review all of this with your health care professionals. Check with them before taking or changing supplements to see if they are right for you. Get regular checkups. Reach out to other professionals for help to improve your lifestyle.
And it is never too late to change! Talk to your doctor and modify some things in your life!!