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How it can assist us in ways we never imagined!!

At every age we want to feel safe and independent. And as we age those around us become more and more concerned about our wellbeing. With today’s technology there are devices that can help us know what’s going on around us, monitor what we are doing, learn from us and help us.

Doorbells now can have wi-fi cameras so with your smart phone you can see who is at the door and you can talk to them.

Thermostats can be programmed and hooked to your Wi-Fi. They can learn when you are home or away and adjust the temperature. You can adjust the thermostat with your smart phone.

Smart phones can do a huge number of tasks from making phone calls, storing information, reminding you to do any number of things. They have calendars, timers, alarms, calculators, cameras plus more. A smart phone is actually a full-fledged computer that you put in your pocket! They can connect to any number of devices using your wi-fi.

Home Security System – smart sensors and security cameras can be set up inside or outdoors. With wi-fi we can see if anyone or anything is out there. Used indoors our loved ones can see if we are ok, up and about. They can track activity, the fridge door, the medicine cabinet. Some you can even talk to.

Smart speakers are great because they respond to our voice. We can ask “what time is it” “play the Beatles” “what’s the joke of the day” or any question. Of course, the speaker is not going to always know the answer. The speaker can remind you to take your meds, an appointment, etc.

Timers – as simple as turning the living room light on every evening and then again in the morning. To those passing by it looks as if someone is home. For us its light when we get up and go to bed and reduces the change of tripping.

Smart TVs – who knew!! I can now talk to my TV. I don’t even need to know the channel that the game is on. I just say, “Patriots game” and it shows me. The TV also shows me who’s calling me on my phone before the phone rings.

Emergency pendants – We all remember “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” commercials now they can also detect falls. The device knows if you fall and alerts the company. Plus, we can activate these devises, tell them what has happened and get help.

Tracking chips can be attached to the dog’s collar, so we know where he ran off to. Put on our key rings so we can find them, and we can have them in our loved one’s pocket so if they get lost, we can find them. We could even attach it to their smart phone, emergency pendant or key ring even.

Smart pillbox – medicine reminders, dispensers – notifies a smart phone if you forgot to take your pills or if you take the wrong ones. And who doesn’t forget to take their meds from time to time!

Now why might I need some of these things?

To be and feel safe

To be able to get help if I need it

To be independent

Not such bad things….

Now let’s reassess how we feel about all of this…..

Fitness Center members, join us for a chance to win a free annual membership. How it works:

• Come work out during the month of January in our fitness center.
• After each workout, stop at the front desk and you will receive a playing card. Your name & date go on the back of the card. Collect as many playing cards as you can during January.
• From February 1 to 8th bring in your best poker hand combination from the cards you received. Best hand wins!

In case of a tie, names will be drawn for the winner.

Create a heart shaped greeting card &  envelope in time for Valentine’s Day for family and friends. You can pass on the Love of the season, use basic calligraphy skills & share with your love(s).

Bring home a gift to enjoy!

Cost: $10     Instructor: Artist Sean Kane

Time starts at 6pm

Local Author and former Bacon Academy teacher, Brien Brown, just co-published his first novel, The Fourth Son, which is historical fiction. Mr. Brown is  a retired teacher in history and geography and uses his extensive knowledge to fill his novel with rich and authentic details about early colonial America.
The writing process will be discussed as well as the book itself.  FREE but please register 860-441-6785.

MOVIES-
Sponsored by Club 55. Hence, movie will cost Club 55 members $1.00 and Non-members $3.00   Fee includes popcorn & punch.  Movies are at 1pm in Classroom 1. Closed Caption.   Registration is required.

​A STAR IS BORN     R | 2H 16MIN | DRAMA , MUSIC , ROMANCE
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer – until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.