by Mark Boutwell, Executive Director
For the past few weeks at Senior Solutions, we have been working on compiling the information for our Area Plan update to the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). Within the Vermont Older American’s Act (OAA) policy, Senior Solutions is directed to prepare and develop an area plan for our service area for a three-year period. We submitted a new three-year plan in August of 2021. Area plans from each area agency on aging such as Senior Solutions support the State Plan on Aging developed by DAIL. The State Plan offers a framework for the ongoing operations of programs funded through the OAA and describes the coordination and advocacy activities the state will undertake to meet the needs of older Vermonters, including integrating health and social services delivery systems.
You can see how the primary goal in our new plan aligns closely with this framework: To strengthen the community infrastructure that supports the well-being and dignity of older Vermonters by leveraging relationships with our community partners and expanding our outreach. This also aligns with one of the goals in our new strategic plan: Senior Solutions will be recognized as a core community resource and social change agent.
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Vermont’s growing senior population requires an expanding array of services, many of which are delivered by volunteers. This summer, we are in acute need of additional helpers to meet these needs. While many of these volunteer positions can be carried out in only a few hours per week or month, they are critical for the seniors who rely on them. Click here to see our most pressing needs. |
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Senior Solutions invites caregivers to participate in two different grant programs that provide direct financial assistance to help ‘give them a break’ from the daily needs of caring for loved ones with dementia or other debilitating conditions. These two programs, the Dementia Respite Grant and the National Family Caregiver Support Grant, provide funding that allows households to hire others to provide some periodic care of their loved ones. Learn more and apply here
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In a new collaboration, Senior Solutions and the Town of Wilmington have come together to offer senior application assistance and other programming in the Old Firehouse at 18 Beaver Street in downtown Wilmington beginning in August. Last month, Senior Solutions Board President Geri Kogut met with Town Manager Scott Tucker to discuss uses for the decommissioned town-owned firehouse. Mr. Tucker envisions allowing multiple organizations to use the building for health and wellness services for area residents. The building includes a conference room with TV and wifi, a private office, and a small kitchen. Senior Solutions is one of the first organizations to pledge a presence at the facility.
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The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Consider getting three or four friends together and organize your own free private class – this can be a fun way of spending 90 minutes together in a communal setting.
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THIS WEEK!
In what promises to be a fun and informative day, Senior Solutions and Black River Good Neighbors Services will be hosting a fair from 10 am to 2 pm on the grounds of Good Neighbors at 37B Main Street, Ludlow, rain or shine!
The fair will include health screenings by North Star Health, food and nutrition programs such as 3SquaresVT and Meals on Wheels, Seasonal Heating Fuel applications, a free BBQ prepared by Trio Community Meals, Arts programming, a Tai Chi demonstration, Anti-Scam information from the Sheriff’s Department, Volunteer opportunities, Veteran support, and more. Read more...
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Delaney Mager is the newest member of the HelpLine Team, having joined Senior Solutions on the memorable date of “2/22/22.” In speaking with her for just a few minutes, it becomes clear that she has a passion for helping our older Vermonters and has very quickly mastered many of the complex issues that face them.
She arrived with a strong background: a lifelong resident of Westminster and graduate of Bellows Falls Union High School, her work experiences at Genesis Health Care and BAYADA Home Health give her an edge in assisting clients with medical and insurance issues. The fact that she is a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) is icing on the cake.
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Susan Daigneault, Moira Ennen,
Lori Lintner & Kaylee Lintner
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The Senior Solutions Team at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Annual Hacker’s Tournament on July 14 at the Crown Point Country Club. The Team was 3rd in the 2nd flight with a score of 69, shooting 3 under par for the course. Lori Lintner won closest to the pin on the 9th hole, her ball landing 4" from the hole (sooooo close to a hole in one!).
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Website | Call the HelpLine: 1-802-885-2669
Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont
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Newsletter Editor: Thom Simmons
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Senior Solutions is a non-profit agency that has served as the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont since 1973. Our mission is to promote the dignity and well-being of older adults and our vision is that every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community.
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