Growing Older Can Bring New Purpose, What is Yours?
Celebrate how what you have to offer can change along this journey called life. Discussion will include how physical changes can affect our mindset and vice versa.
Thursday, September 7th, 3:00pm
Plainville Senior Center
200 East Street
Plainville, CT
Presented by: Mark Colello, exercise physiologist
Sponsored by: Southington Care Center
To register, call 860.747.5728
Urinary Incontinence in Women
Millions of women in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence, the accidental release of urine. Topics will include both types (stress and urge incontinence) and treatment options. Light complimentary lunch will be served.
Wednesday, September 13th, noon
Jefferson House
1 John H. Stewart Drive
Newington, CT
Presented by: Shanna Gannon, PA-C, urologic surgery
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Living with Spinal Stenosis
Program includes an overview of the disease process, including causes and diagnosis. Exercises and maintaining physical health and well-being will be emphasized so that participants may feel more control over their daily tasks and responsibilities.
Wednesday, September 13th, 10:00am
Elmwood Senior Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford, CT
Presented by: David Santoro, MBA, OTR/L
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Senior Services
To register, call 860.561.8180
Assisted Living: Not Your Grandma’s Old Age Home
Assisted living has changed greatly over the years. Learn what assisted living communities are all about and who can benefit. Light complimentary lunch will be provided.
Thursday, September 14th, noon-1:00pm
The Hospital of Central Connecticut- New Britain Campus
100 Grand Street
New Britain, CT
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
To register, call 1.877.424.4641 or email HHC.CenterRSVP@hhchealth.org.
It’s Fall; Do I Still Need to Hydrate?
Program will review the importance of hydration and its impact on health, discuss common myths related to hydration, and how to identify and combat dehydration.
Friday, September 15th, 10:00am
Wallingford Senior Center
238 Washington Street
Wallingford, CT
Presented by: Nicholas Arsenault, MSN, RN, CCM, transitional care nurse, Hartford HealthCare at Home
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
To register, call 203.265.7753
Treatment Options for Acid Reflux
Discover how newer, minimally invasive surgical interventions are helping people find relief – and get off their medications – after living with painful reflux for years.
Monday, September 18th, 3:00pm
Duncaster
40 Loeffler Road
Bloomfield, CT
Presented by: Dr. Kenneth Schwartz
Hosted by: Hartford Hospital Senior Primary Care at Duncaster
To register, call 860.380.5006
Loss Later in Life
The older years have a succession of possible losses: work, health, friends or family, home, independence, socialization. Discussion will include how to sort out and handle associated feelings and emotions.
Monday, September 18th, 10:30am
Meriden Senior Center
22 West Main Street
Meriden, CT
Presented by: Mary Pat Daniels, LCSW, Rushford Center
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Senior Services
To register, call 860.237.0066
Keeping Memory Strong
This program will offer tips on keeping the memory strong and present activities to challenge the brain while having fun.
Wednesday, September 20th, 10:30am
Bristol Senior Center
240 Stafford Avenue
Bristol, CT
Presented by: Patty O’Brian, CDP, dementia specialist
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
To register, call 860.584.7895
Laughter with LeaAnn
Did you know that laughter can be beneficial to your health? Did you know there is a difference between real and simulated laughter? Come learn some laughter exercises!
Thursday, September 21st, 1:00pm
Calendar House
388 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT
Presented by: LeaAnn Blanchard
Sponsored by: The Orchards at Southington
To register, call 860.621.3014
Seniors and Nutrition: How to Eat Right for Healthy Aging
Today’s seniors are living longer than ever before because they know the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. However, because our tastes and appetites can change, sometimes it can be difficult to keep up on those healthy nutrition habits.
Friday, September 22nd, 1:30pm
Newington Senior Center
120 Cedar Street
Newington, CT
Presented by: Jack Hodes, Jefferson House Chef
Sponsored by: Jefferson House
To register, call 860.665.8778
Tired of Living with Back and Sciatic Pain?
Topics include conditions that cause back pain like spinal stenosis and advanced surgical options including robotic spine surgery. Light complimentary dinner provided.
Tuesday, September 26th, 5:00pm
Southington Care Center
45 Meriden Avenue
Southington, CT
Presented by: Dr. Sean Esmende
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Let Your Mouth Care be your BFF (Brush, Floss & Follow Up!)
Proper mouth care is important for people of all ages. Learn the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth and why it’s essential to do so as we age.
Wednesday, September 27th, 1:00pm
Berlin Senior Center
33 Colonial Drive
Berlin, CT
Presented by: Master in Nursing degree candidates, Franklin Quider, BSN, RN; Samantha Kenyon, BSN, RN; Laura Sheriden, BSN, RN; and Jeanne Kessler, BSN, RN-BC.
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Senior Services
To register, call 860.828.7006
Keeping Memory Strong
This program will offer tips on keeping the memory strong and present activities to challenge the brain while having fun.
Thursday, September 28th, 6:30pm
Mulberry Gardens of Southington
58 Mulberry Street
Plantsville, CT
Presented by: Patty O’Brian, CDP, dementia specialist
Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
To register, call 860.276.1020
The Changing Brain, A Caregiving Affair (Center for Health Aging Informational Series)
Discussion will include brain health and brain illness, information on professional intervention, practical caregiving, self-care strategies and tips, and remove the mystery of the aging brain.
Mondays, September 18th-October 2nd, 6:30-8:00pm
Newington Library
95 Cedar Street
Newington, 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 860.665.8700