Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of emotional wellness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in December.
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of emotional wellness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in December.
The events will feature a discussion of coping skills individuals can use in stressful or anxious moments to promote emotional wellness. Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
The events are scheduled for Mon., Dec. 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Thurs., Dec. 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; Wed., Dec. 18 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center; and Thurs., Dec. 19 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Derby Neck Library.
These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.
Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).