- What to eat
- Low and High blood sugar
- Tips for dealing with stress
- Foot care
- Sick day guidelines
- How to set small and achievable goals
- Enrollment—Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
- Medicare options
- Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs
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TVCCA Home Heating Assistance Now Available
Winter is coming and home heating costs can be a struggle for many. There is help.
TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat. Priority is given to “vulnerable households” with young children, elderly or disabled individuals.
Income and Asset Limits apply:
Household Size:
1 Annual Income $37,645
2 Annual Income $49,228
Asset Limits:
Homeowner $15,000
Renter $12,000
Applications can be done over the phone and through the mail for homebound individuals.
To schedule an appointment or for additional information, please call (860) 425-6681.
Live Well with Diabetes
In Home Version! All you Need is a Telephone!
Live Well with Diabetes is a toolkit and program through Senior Resources that you do in the comfort of your own home without having to use any technology beyond a telephone.
FREE Active Living Everyday toolkit includes a Living a Healthy Life Book and Exercise & Relaxation CD.
A new 6-week workshop starts every month!
Participants will learn about:
For more information, contact Lori Rygielski, Senior Resources Regional Coordinator LRygielski@seniorresourcesec.org OR (860) 887-3561 ext. 127
Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Department of Aging & Disability Services, and Senior Resources Agency on Aging.
Inclement Weather Notice
The Senior Center is currently closed to the public.
We are currently offering transportation to doctor appointments and grocery shopping.
PLEASE NOTE:
If the area experiences bad weather – transportation to doctor appointments or grocery shopping may be cancelled.
Weather related cancellations and closings are posted on
WFSB TV Channel 3, WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio stations.
**We are listed as ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER for cancellations and closings.**
New to Medicare Virtual Presentation
Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Know your Medicare options. Choose a date that works for you!
February 2nd 2:00p.m.
March 2nd 5:00p.m.
April 6th 10:00a.m.
Session includes:
To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org
City of Norwich Alerts & Notifications
You can sign up on the City of Norwich website to receive emails or texts of City related alerts and notifications. This includes being notified of emergency alerts or closure of City Hall along with being able to sign up for tax payment reminders, budget and agenda information, City Calendar updates and more. You choose what alerts or notifications you would like to be sent.
If you are interested in signing up to receive alerts or notifications,
please follow the sign up information below.
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