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AARP Tax Assistace for Seniors

Barre Area Senior Center: Tues 9 am - 2 pm; by appointment, call 479-9512

Northfield Senior Center: Tues & Thurs 9 am - 3 pm; by appointment, call 485-8112

Waterbury Area Senior Center: Wed 9 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm; by appointment, call 244-1234

Orange East Senior Center in Bradford: Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; by appointment, call 222-4782

Greater Randolph Senior Center: Tues 9 am -5 pm; by appointment, call 728-9324

Royalton Senior Center: March 20 & 22; by appointment, call 728-9324

Lamoille Senior Center in Morrisville: Tues 9 am - 4 pm; by appointment, call 889-3133

To find more locations for tax help visit https://locator.aarp.org/vmis/sites/tax_aide_locator_county.jsp

Tax Tips for Family Caregivers - from the National Family Caregivers Association

Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger

Nearly 6 million seniors face the threat of hunger according to a 2007 research report sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). What can you do? Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger by 2020.

Visit www.mowaa.org/pledge and become one of the 6 million people MOWAA is recruiting to stand up and pledge to do what it takes to end senior hunger. Generate awareness of senior hunger in your community. Make a donation to CVCOA’s Nutrition Program or your local Meals on Wheels program. Become a volunteer driver. Help out in the kitchen preparing meals.

CVCOA encourages you to visit the website and take the pledge. Please click on “I volunteer” or “I work” and complete the form, naming CVCOA or your local mealsite/Meals on Wheels program as the organization you support. Your “pledge” will help in the fight to end hunger, and each signature will help raise funds for CVCOA or your local meal program. Thank you for doing your part “so that no senior goes hungry.”

Proposed State Budget Severly Impacts Senior Services

Impact of state cuts on Human Service Agency - Vermont elder concerned about how possible cuts to the state pharmacy program will affect her and her husband

Trying to Balance Your Life with Caring for an Elder?

Finding the Balance: Caring for Yourself as You Care for Others - check out the new issue of CVCOA's caregiver newsletter

Betty Ingalls and Ilse Krutak Recieve CVCOA 2009 Senior of the Year Award

Betty Ingalls of Hyde Park and Ilse Krutak of Cabot received the 2009 Senior of the Year Award given by Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA). The award was presented as part of the Central Vermont Aging in Place Week event at the Statehouse on Mon., Oct. 5th. Click here to read more...

Attorney General Warns of Debit Card Cell Phone Scam

Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell is warning Vermont consumers not to respond to a call on their cell phones stating that the consumer’s debit or credit card has been deactivated and they need to call an 800 number to reactivate their card. “Responding to this cell phone message could result in identity theft and financial loss,” warned Attorney General Sorrell. Read more...

CVCOA Awards $4000 in Healthy Aging Grants

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Healthy Aging Grant. CVCOA recently requested proposals for healthy aging initiatives that reflect the agency’s mission to support older adults in living healthy, independent, dignified and meaningful lives in their homes and communities. CVCOA requested that proposals focus on programs that encourage and help older adults maintain their physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.

CVCOA is awarding a total of $4000 to the following programs:

Orange East Senior Center in Bradford and the Montpelier Senior Activity Center will be using their awards to introduce Wii, the interactive video games. Wii games, such as bowling, golf and tennis, have become big hits among seniors across the country. Gamers hold a light weight control, mimic the action of the actual sport, and watch themselves play on TV. Because of the range of motions executed in playing the games, Wii is now being used in physical therapy as well. Orange East and Montpelier centers will be teaming up with the local Boys and Girls Club and students who will introduce the new technology to the seniors.

Interfaith Caregivers of Randolph is receiving support for its Home Safety Bingo program, an entertaining way to educate about home safety and fall prevention. Participants at local senior centers will complete a fall risk assessment, to help identify potential hazards.

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is receiving funding to provide free health screenings to seniors at the Central Vermont Aging in Place Fair. Participating seniors will have their cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked. Health screenings may seem routine, but they play an important role in detecting treatable diseases or conditions early.

Brain health is a major concern for older adults. The Maintain the Brain Program will be brought to five area senior centers by the Vermont Alzheimer’s Association as part of its grant. The program explores the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and brain health. Research has found that healthy lifestyles improve not only overall health, but also brain health and may reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s.

CVCOA is excited to work with these wonderful programs that are committed to supporting the healthy aging of older adults in our communities.



		News AARP Tax Assistace for Seniors Barre Area Senior Center: Tues 9 am - 2 pm; by appointment, call 479-9512 Northfield Senior Center: Tues & Thurs 9 am - 3 pm; by appointment, call 485-8112 Waterbury Area Senior Center: Wed 9 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm; by appointment, call 244-1234 Orange East Senior Center in Bradford: Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; by appointment, call 222-4782 Greater Randolph Senior Center: Tues 9 am -5 pm; by appointment, call 728-9324 Royalton Senior Center: March 20 & 22; by appointment, call 728-9324 Lamoille Senior Center in Morrisville: Tues 9 am - 4 pm; by appointment, call 889-3133 To find more locations for tax help visit https://locator.aarp.org/vmis/sites/tax_aide_locator_county.jsp Tax Tips for Family Caregivers - from the National Family Caregivers Association Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger Nearly 6 million seniors face the threat of hunger according to a 2007 research report sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). What can you do? Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger by 2020. Visit www.mowaa.org/pledge and become one of the 6 million people MOWAA is recruiting to stand up and pledge to do what it takes to end senior hunger. Generate awareness of senior hunger in your community. Make a donation to CVCOA’s Nutrition Program or your local Meals on Wheels program. Become a volunteer driver. Help out in the kitchen preparing meals. CVCOA encourages you to visit the website and take the pledge. Please click on “I volunteer” or “I work” and complete the form, naming CVCOA or your local mealsite/Meals on Wheels program as the organization you support. Your “pledge” will help in the fight to end hunger, and each signature will help raise funds for CVCOA or your local meal program. Thank you for doing your part “so that no senior goes hungry.” Proposed State Budget Severly Impacts Senior Services Impact of state cuts on Human Service Agency - Vermont elder concerned about how possible cuts to the state pharmacy program will affect her and her husband Trying to Balance Your Life with Caring for an Elder? Finding the Balance: Caring for Yourself as You Care for Others - check out the new issue of CVCOA's caregiver newsletter Betty Ingalls and Ilse Krutak Recieve CVCOA 2009 Senior of the Year Award Betty Ingalls of Hyde Park and Ilse Krutak of Cabot received the 2009 Senior of the Year Award given by Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA). The award was presented as part of the Central Vermont Aging in Place Week event at the Statehouse on Mon., Oct. 5th. Click here to read more... Attorney General Warns of Debit Card Cell Phone Scam Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell is warning Vermont consumers not to respond to a call on their cell phones stating that the consumer’s debit or credit card has been deactivated and they need to call an 800 number to reactivate their card. “Responding to this cell phone message could result in identity theft and financial loss,” warned Attorney General Sorrell. Read more... CVCOA Awards $4000 in Healthy Aging Grants Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Healthy Aging Grant. CVCOA recently requested proposals for healthy aging initiatives that reflect the agency’s mission to support older adults in living healthy, independent, dignified and meaningful lives in their homes and communities. CVCOA requested that proposals focus on programs that encourage and help older adults maintain their physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. CVCOA is awarding a total of $4000 to the following programs: Orange East Senior Center in Bradford and the Montpelier Senior Activity Center will be using their awards to introduce Wii, the interactive video games. Wii games, such as bowling, golf and tennis, have become big hits among seniors across the country. Gamers hold a light weight control, mimic the action of the actual sport, and watch themselves play on TV. Because of the range of motions executed in playing the games, Wii is now being used in physical therapy as well. Orange East and Montpelier centers will be teaming up with the local Boys and Girls Club and students who will introduce the new technology to the seniors. Interfaith Caregivers of Randolph is receiving support for its Home Safety Bingo program, an entertaining way to educate about home safety and fall prevention. Participants at local senior centers will complete a fall risk assessment, to help identify potential hazards. Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is receiving funding to provide free health screenings to seniors at the Central Vermont Aging in Place Fair. Participating seniors will have their cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked. Health screenings may seem routine, but they play an important role in detecting treatable diseases or conditions early. Brain health is a major concern for older adults. The Maintain the Brain Program will be brought to five area senior centers by the Vermont Alzheimer’s Association as part of its grant. The program explores the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and brain health. Research has found that healthy lifestyles improve not only overall health, but also brain health and may reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s. CVCOA is excited to work with these wonderful programs that are committed to supporting the healthy aging of older adults in our communities.