Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fire safety events for seniors throughout the Valley in September.
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fire safety events for seniors throughout the Valley in September.
The events will feature a discussion of home fire prevention and safety tips by the area fire department representatives, and the American Red Cross will be scheduling appointments for their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign which offers free smoke alarms with installation. Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screening and consultations.
The events are scheduled for Sept. 9 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Sept. 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Sept. 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Sept. 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at 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 fire safety 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).