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Category: Resources
Chair Massages: New
Massage therapy for the older generation offers many benefits including enhanced blood circulation, improved balance and flexibility, reduction of arthritic pain and back pain, increased joint mobility, improved posture, improved natural energy levels and mental awareness.
Chair massage will be offered at the Old Lyme senior center every other Tuesday afternoons between 2:00-4:00pm, commencing February 23rd 2016. A licensed massage therapist from Bonne Santé Wellness center (located at 4 Huntley Road, Old Lyme) will provide chair massage at the Lymes’ Senior Center. These services are offered to members of the senior center only at a reduced rate $25 for a 30 minute chair massage. Interested parties should call (860)434-1605 ext 240 ahead of time. For those interested in full body massage, reduced price full hour table massages can be booked directly at Bonne Santé Wellness Center by calling 860-434-7429.
Reflexology Clinic
Susette Christensen, Certified Reflexologist, will be holding private reflexology sessions on February 8th and 22nd 9:30am- 3:00 pm. The cost is $10.00 for a 15 minute session.~30 minute and 60 minute sessions are available as well. To sign up, please call Susette at (860) 334-9255.~
NURSE MANAGED FOOT CLINIC
2nd Wed of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
A nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association of Southeastern Connecticut (VNA of SECT) is available for routine foot care. Appointments are required. The fee is $10pp.
Anyone with a Diabetic diagnosis cannot be seen by this clinic but all others are welcome.
ADA Transportation
ECTC provides this transportation for any person with a disability to any location. $2.50 one way fee.
Municipal Medical Transportation
this is a grant funded program by the state DOT. Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium (ECTC) brokers transportation services for medical appointments for seniors and persons with disabilities. 13 free round trip rides are available per year. Caregiver Mileage Reimbursement program is available for family members or friends who drive seniors or persons with disabilities to medical appointments.
Hair Salon
A licensed hairdresser/manicurist offers a full range of services from wash and dries to haircuts, colors, perms and also manicures and pedicures. This service assists seniors who do not have transportation to a community salon. Primary benefit is improved self-esteem of seniors who use this service and overall well-being.
Inclusion program
Seniors who may need the assistance of someone while at the center but who can do activities of daily living are encouraged to participate through this program. An assessment is done of each individual by the VNA, Inclusion program and Social Services.
Benefits Counselor
A benefits counselor using the Benefits Check Up program from Senior Resources is available the first and second Tuesday mornings each month.
CHOICES Counselor
CHOICES is the Connecticut Health insurance, Outreach and Information Counseling and Eligibility Screening program. The seniors have access to a CHOICES Counselor from the Senior Resources to discuss health insurance questions on the second and fourth Monday afternoons of each month. Appointments can be made to meet the counselor at the center.