October is here – which means it is time to sign up for Vermont’s Seasonal Heating Fuel Assistance Program (“LIHEAP”) and receive full benefits. This program can offset winter heating costs by anywhere from a few hundred to even a few thousand dollars. It can lower your bills whether you heat with oil, kerosene, propane, […]
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Brattleboro 100% Campaign Kicks Off This Month!
Four local organizations – Senior Solutions, the Brattleboro Senior Center, Foodworks Food Pantry, and St. Brigid’s Kitchen & Pantry – have come together to strengthen each household in Brattleboro during the month of October. This is to be accomplished through an intense, community-based, collaborative effort designed to reach each household with clear, concise information regarding […]
Free Medicare Classes; Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 15th
Unsure about Medicare’s eligibility criteria? Worried about out-of-pocket costs? Wondering what Medicare does or doesn’t cover? Confused about who pays first, Medicare or another insurance? Uncertain of yours or your loved one’s rights under Medicare? Our classes, providing unbiased information, are ideal for anyone who will be signing up for Medicare in the near future. […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October can feel different for each of us — some wear pink to celebrate, some quietly observe the month, some feel grief, and some feel unseen or misunderstood. We want to normalize it all. Here’s what you need to know about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Breast Cancer Awareness Month, […]
Every Senior Food & Fuel Secure this Winter! Schedule of Events for October 2023
During October, it is Senior Solutions’ goal to make sure that every senior is food and fuel secure for this winter! We will be present at 35 locations during this month to take applications for Seasonal Fuel Assistance and 3-SNAP food benefits. No appointment is necessary, but please bring your account numbers for both your […]
VIDEO: Fall Prevention with Dr. Bob Tortolani
Joann Erenhouse and Jim Collins of Senior Solutions speak with Dr. Bob Tortolani on what seniors can do to help prevent damaging falls.
September is Senior Center Month
Southeastern Vermont has several Senior Centers who work constantly to provide stimulating and fun programs for us. They have lectures, trips, meals, and activities for the brain and the body. To list them all would take an enormous amount of space. So, I am inviting you to explore all the possibilities at the following centers:
Want to Get Outside and Move? Join a Walk with Ease Group
Join the Walk with Ease program. This is an evidence-based wellness program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that is being offered by Senior Solutions. It features gentle stretching and walking techniques while you ease into a healthy activity. It is most enjoyable when going out with a small group or walking your dog. The newest […]
Welcome to a new Senior Solutions Board Member
Senior Solutions is pleased to introduce a new incoming member to our board of directors. She is Elizabeth Austen.
New to Medicare? Get Free Assistance
Are you becoming eligible for Medicare? Find the answers by calling us at 802-885-2669 or read more to find out about our free New to Medicare classes.
Schedule A Fraud Prevention Presentation
Elliott Greenblott has been a guest speaker at Senior Solutions events and has the most up to date information to help us protect ourselves and our assets.
Director’s Note: Area Plan & Survey Results
On August 1, as required by the federal Older Americans Act, we submitted our updated agency area plan to the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). Developed every three years, the plan is a compilation of input from our community partners and focus groups, distilled into key areas of need.
