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    Bring Me Back Home Registry

    Bring Me Back Home (BMBH) is a new registry for Connecticut residents to assist in the recovery of missing or wandering persons whose cognitive challenges may lead to confusion and disorientation such as those with dementia or autism.  The information you provide is confidential and secure and can only be accessed by law enforcement personnel in the event of an emergency.

    After registering your loved one with cognitive challenges in the Bring Me Back Home program, the information is then part of the statewide registry accessible by law enforcement personnel if an emergency occurs.  If your loved one wanders or is missing, individuals should call 911 immediately and indicate that they are registered with the Bring Me Back Home program.

    For more information and to register for Bring Me Back Home,

    Visit: ct.gov/BMBH

     

    Welcome Nurse Barbara LPN

    Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health will be providing preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older).  Barbara will be at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

    Barbara will be focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment.  During a typical visit, she will record vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen, heart rate, respirations, pain, and weight.  She can provide testing as needed, including blood sugar, A1C, cholesterol, and hemoglobin.  Test results and any need for follow up care will be discussed.

    Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, medication refills and work with your pharmacy or doctor to address medication concerns.  Answers to your medication questions and medication education will be offered during your appointment.

    Appointments are needed.  To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,

    Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416  or  Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org

     

    Connecticut Library for Accessible Books

    The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB) is a network library of the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS).  CT LAB lends books and magazines in audio and braille formats, for free, to any Connecticut resident who is unable to read regular print due to a visual, reading, or physical disability.

    All materials can be either mailed to you and returned postage-free or downloaded to your personal computer or mobile device.  The NLS collection includes nonfiction, fiction, bestsellers, magazines, and the NLS music section.

    An application must be filled out to register for service and signed by an appropriate certifying authority (e.g. doctor, nurse, etc.).  Call the CT State Library or visit their website for an application.

    For more information, Visit: ctstatelibrary.org/ctlab

    Call: CT State Library (800) 842-4516  or  Email: csl.AccessibleBooks@ct.gov

     

    Generations Family Health Center

    Wednesday, March 27th from 11:45am-12:45pm

     

    A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer.  Generations offers access to Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.

    Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your heath care needs.  Appointment not needed.

    Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.