Featured Event: Dementia & Care-giving Series
Learn strategies and effective communication tips to better understand and relate to individuals with memory loss.
Mondays, February 6 to March 6, 1:30-3:00pm (Free)
Calendar House
388 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT
Presented by: Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, and Patty O’Brian, CDP, dementia specialists
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
To register, call 1.877.424.4641
Thyroid and Aging: What Do You Need to Know?
Learn more about the role of the thyroid in metabolic function as we age. Who needs treatment for their thyroid and who does not? What are the treatment choices?
Friday, February 3, 3:00pm
Duncaster
40 Loeffler Road
Bloomfield, CT
Presented by: Marybeth Moore, PA-C, MPH
Hosted by: Hartford Hospital Senior Primary Care at Duncaster
To register, call 860.380.5006
Exercise and Arthritis
Exercise is cruicial for individuals with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain and helps combat fatigue.
Wednesday, February 8, 10:00am
Wallingford Senior Center
238 Washington Street
Wallingford, CT
Presented by: Robert Schmelzer & Mark Colello, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness Program
To register, call 203.265.7753
Understanding the Complexities of Medication Safety
Wednesday, February 8, 1:30pm
Southington Public Library
255 Main Street
Southington, CT
Presented by: Christina Pornprasert, Pharmacist
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Senior Services
To register, call 860.628.0947
Making the Most of your Medical Appointment
How to be a partner with your doctor; how to get ready for an appointment; important things to bring to your appointment & more.
Thursday, February 9, 11:00am
Wolcott Senior Center
211 Nichols Road
Wolcott, CT
Presented by: Heather Hitchcock, Hartford HealthCare Senior Services
To register, call 203.879.8133
Healthy Eating for Seniors
Seniors have very different nutritional needs than children and younger adults. Learn how age-related changes can affect how your body processes food, which influences your dietary needs and affects your appetite.
Thursday, February 9, 1:00pm
Berlin Senior Center
33 Colonial Drive
Berlin, CT
Presented by: Maryanne Hagberg, Registered Dietician
Sponsored by: Arbor Rose at Jerome Home
To register, call 860.828.7006
Healthy Aging, A Holistic Approach to Life
Theories behind the aging process, why some people age better than others and what factors of aging are in our control.
Friday, February 10, 10:00am
Plainville Senior Center
200 East Street
Plainville, CT
Presented by: Ken Kirk, ND, PT, Southington Care Center
To register, call 860.747.5728
Strategies & Resources for Healthy Aging
Resources you and your loved ones can fall back on if you need some help.
Monday, February 13, 10:30am
Meriden Senior Center
22 West Main Street
Meriden, CT
Presented by: Marc Levesque
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, MidState Medical Center
To register, call 203.237.0066
Ready to Get Organized?
Are you at a point in your life where you feel overwhelmed by the “stuff”? Strategies on how to begin the process of downsizing and the emotional and physical aspect of making this process happen.
Thursday, February 16, 1:30pm
Calendar House
388 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT
Presented by: Regina Sanchez
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Senior Services
To register, call 860.621.3014
Taking Care of Your Feet as We Age
Learn about what you can do to take care of your feet as you age. Lunch is provided- space is limited.
Thursday, February 16, noon-1:00pm
The Hospital of Central Connecticut- Bradley Campus
81 Meriden Avenue
Southington, CT
Presented by: Kerri Lee, DPM
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
To register, call 1.877.424.4641
Tremor Disorders of Aging
Learn how to diagnose potential tremor disorders, options in managing your tremors as well as surgical options available.
Tuesday, February 28, 5:00-7:00pm
Southington Care Center
45 Meriden Avenue
Southington, CT
Presented by: Dr. Duarte Machado, Hartford HealthCare Movement Disorders Center
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
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