Programs

    Life has Certainly Changed!!

    Life has certainly changed!! Our lives are not what they were. Is it now time for you to do something else? Are you looking to expand on what you are doing or for a business opportunity? Well, nothing beats marketing to the ever-growing longevity market!! Roughly 24% of new businesses are being started by folks between 55 and 64. So yes it could be you! With the over-50 population exploding it makes perfect sense to capture part of this market with along with SeniorCenterCt.org. Here is a more complete article on how to accomplish your next chapter….

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/business/small-business-senior-citizens.html?fbclid=IwAR3BxD20s-2DMTyh0boDZcRhAzr16BBAbPNMYgGL6adXyPtB9-t2Qms2wZQ

    I Ain’t Doing Nothing!!

    Don’t think we’re all just sitting around with nothing to do! Poke around SeniorCenterCt.org and check the Zoom calendar. There are events for everyone. Call the Senior Centers and see what else is going on!!

    https://epaper.theday.com/@Judy_Jencks7731133/csb_3LGq9k99AZZ-LEalcSUDlowQ93Jkh9-b5DYxu7BqYL7rNycdiJXJahrp1b1JeMWw

    Stay Active @ Home

    Now more than ever we need to be active at home to look after bother our physical and mental health.

    Go outside to walk, jog and run (following current government guidelines)

    Strength and balance exercises

    Break up sitting time (stand during advert breaks, stand when talking on the phone)

    Walk more around the house

    Gardening

    Use the stairs

    Housework (hoovering/ ironging/ dusting)

    Every movement counts!

    10 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season

    Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a
    priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and
    healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.

    1. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s
    flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds.

    2. Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor
    clothing: light, warm layers, gloves, hats, scarves, and waterproof boots.

    3. Manage stress. Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out,
    overwhelmed, and out of control. Some of the best ways to
    manage stress are to find support, connect socially, and get
    plenty of sleep.

    4. Don’t drink and drive or let others drink and drive. Whenever anyone drives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger. Choose not to drink and drive and help others do the same.

    5. Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor
    vehicle. Always buckle your children in the car using a child
    safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to their height,
    weight, and age. Buckle up every time, no matter how short the trip and encourage passengers to do the same.

    6. Get exams and screenings. Ask your health care provider what exams you need and when to get them. Update your personal and family history.

    7. Get your vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year.

    8. Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the
    winter months, so don’t leave fireplaces, space heaters, food
    cooking on stoves, or candles unattended. Have an emergency
    plan and practice it regularly.