Category: Resources

Physical Therapy Conversations

A local physical therapist discusses pertinent topics for seniors including joint health and replacements, osteoporosis, spinal and back issues and more.  Small groups.

Flu Shot Clinics

Two annual sessions are held for flu and pneumonia shots for seniors.  This is sponsored by the VNA of SECT.

Backus Mobile Screening van

various health screenings are offered through Backus Hospital’s mobile van including bone density, cholesterol, diabetic foot screenings and balance.

Massage Therapy

a licensed therapeutic massage therapist provides this service to seniors.  By appointment.

MEALS ON WHEELS

The Meals on Wheels program is administered by T.V.C.C.A and supported by the Senior Center. The service is offered five days per week.  The MOWs program delivers a hot lunch, frozen dinners, frozen holiday meals, frozen weekend meals and emergency meals. For information about enrolling in this program, contact the Senior Center at 860-739-5859.

CONGREGATE PROGRAM

The Senior Center is a host site for the Congregate Lunch Program administered by T.V.C.C.A. Lunch is served Tue through Fri at 11:45am but a reservation must be made one day in advance. If interested, contact the Senior Center in person or by phone at 860-739-5859.

The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $3pp.

Medicare Savings Programs

On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. we will have Shayla DelGiudice discuss the benefits of the Medicare Savings Program.  Under the Medicare improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), states, received funding to help Medicare beneficiaries apply for the Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) and the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs).

  1.  It could add $104.90 back into your Social Security check each month.
  2. Help pay your Medicare Part “D” monthly premium
  3. Help with your Medicare Part “D” deductibles

You are cordially invited to join us at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road on Wednesday, February 17th for a very informative presentation.  Please register for the program by calling the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.

Montville Health Services

Monday – massage therapy – Therapist Marie Arsenault

Tuesday – blood pressure/sugar – Masonicare Home Health and Hospice

Wednesday – podiatry – Dr.  Thomas Walter

Thursday – hearing testing/aide – Specialist Bob Sawyer

Friday – healing touch – Practitioner Cecelia Sullivan

Screening are free to Montville seniors. Donations are accepted. Call for info/details of each of our health services @ 860-848-0422.