Southern New Hampshire Services

Importance of social interaction subject of upcoming Seniors Count-Nashua workshop

NASHUA – As they age, many older adults find it harder to drive, walk, think clearly, remember and manage stress. Staying home, watching TV and limiting social activities can easily become a simple solution to making their lives more manageable.

Staying close to home can be an effective way to address these challenges of aging and reduce anxiety, but on the flipside, the lack of social interaction can have an effect on an individual’s overall health, including their emotional and psychological health.

The “Danger of Isolation for Older Adults” is the theme of the September Seniors Count-Nashua workshop. The workshop is scheduled for Monday, September 10 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St., Nashua. The free workshop begins at 1:00pm.

Workshop presenter is Alice Cassidy from the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center.

Advance registration for the workshop is requested. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 629 for more information.

Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.

The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly at the Senior Activity Center by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.

Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, senior driving issues, gizmos and gadgets to stay safe in your home, clutter control and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. All programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99. Programs are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm and can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.

Southern New Hampshire Services, ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.

Importance of social interaction subject of upcoming Seniors Count-Nashua workshop

NASHUA – As they age, many older adults find it harder to drive, walk, think clearly, remember and manage stress. Staying home, watching TV and limiting social activities can easily become a simple solution to making their lives more manageable. Staying close to home can be an effective way to address these challenges of aging and reduce anxiety, but on the flipside, the lack of social interaction can have an effect on an individual’s overall health, including their emotional and psychological health. Read more.

‘Make Your Move’ subject of Seniors Count workshop

NASHUA – There are many critical decisions that we need to make as we grow older. One of the most important is deciding where to live as we become less physically or financially able to remain in our current home.

“Making Your Move: Tips on How, When and Where to Look for New Housing Options” is the title of the next Seniors Count-Nashua workshop scheduled for Monday, August 13 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center.

Topics covered in the workshop will include reasons to consider a change in your current living arrangements. How to research potential housing options to make your best choice will also be discussed.

Ruthanne Oczkowski, CIRS-A, a referral specialist for ServiceLink of Hillsborough County, is the workshop presenter.

The free workshop begins at 1:00pm. The Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St. in Nashua.

Advance registration for the workshop is requested. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 629 for more information.

Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.

The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly at the Senior Activity Center by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.

Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, senior driving issues, gizmos and gadgets to stay safe in your home, clutter control and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. All programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99. Programs are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm and can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.

Southern New Hampshire Services, ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.

‘Make Your Move’ subject of Seniors Count Workshop

There are many critical decisions that we need to make as we grow older. One of the most important is deciding where to live as we become less physically or financially able to remain in our current home. “Making Your Move: Tips on How, When and Where to Look for New Housing Options” is the title of the next Seniors Count-Nashua workshop scheduled for Monday, August 13 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. Read more.