This information fair has up to 80 businesses and services attend that focus on the needs of seniors.
Category: Services
Outreach
The Program Supervisor at the center schedules visits to local senior housing and will go to an individual’s home to discuss the senior center and assist seniors in utilizing services. The “Inreach” Program is where seniors from local housing are brought to the center to have a tour and learn about the programs and services they can access.
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.
Rotary Club Dinners
Sponsored by the Groton Rotary, these social events are low-cost to seniors and help fund the Rotary’s Scholarship program.
Elegant Dinner Delivery
Local restaurants donate dinners which are brought to homebound seniors and set on an “elegant” table setting to have with a guest. Small gifts and information on the senior center are also given. Also described under Community Service Programs.
COASTAL CAFE
Groton Senior Center Snack Bar offers a continental breakfast and hot and cold lunch items Monday through Friday at a low cost.
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.
Matter of Balance
An evidence based program on fall prevention. Also included under Education/Enrichment as that is the forum they are offered.