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Senior Lifestyles – February 19, 2021

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Travel and learn from home! We’ve added some exciting on-line learning opportunities through our new partnership with “Senior Learning Network.” These LIVE programs will take you all around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of your own home…

Kearsarge Council on Aging serving local community

Want to learn more, from the comfort of your own home, about a wide and growing variety of services and activities available to all Kearsarge-area senior citizens? Then join in a “virtual” presentation by, and conversation with, the two senior staffers at the Kearsarge Council on…

Granite State Independent Living to acquire refurbished Equipment Marketplace

Crotched Mountain Foundation has signed a grant agreement with Granite State Independent Living to transfer ownership of the Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (REM) to GSIL. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, REM is one of the region’s largest suppliers of…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 February 18, 2021 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – January 22, 2021

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Travel and learn from home! We’ve added some exciting on-line learning opportunities through our new partnership with “Senior Learning Network.” These LIVE programs will take you all around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of your own home…

Concord Chorale is presenting a free virtual concert weekend of Jan. 23-24

Seeking to bring light into the darkness, Concord Chorale presents a free virtual concert, “When the Night is Furthest Worn” under the direction of Jenny Cooper on Saturday, January 23, at 7 PM and Sunday, January 24, at 3 PM. The concert may be accessed at www.concordchorale.org. “This concert is our effort to bring choral music to our audience during…

Canterbury Shaker Village receives Grant from the NH Charitable Foundation

We are pleased to announce that Canterbury Shaker Village was awarded a $60,000, 3-year grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further the Village’s mission to preserve the 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers, and to provide a place for learning, reflection, and renewal. “We are enormously grateful for this multi-year operations…

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Senior Lifestyles – January 2021

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COA Chapin SDownload Senior Lifestyles - January 2021 (pdf)enior Center Programs & Activities

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Travel and learn from home! We’ve added some exciting on-line learning opportunities through our new partnership with “Senior Learning Network.” These LIVE programs will take you all around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of your own home…

Senior Living Community in Newport opens 28 new Apartments

Summercrest Senior Living in Newport, New Hampshire opened the doors to its brand new expanded common areas and 28 additional Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments. The expansion project was funded by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with equity contributions from Summercrest’s owners; Grand Senior Living…

Celebrate the New Year with a NH State Parks First Day Hike

New Hampshire State Parks invites the public to celebrate the New Year with a self-guided virtual hike. This year’s First Day Hikes will run from December 26 through New Year’s Day 2021 at all state parks across New Hampshire. The goal of this year’s hikes is to provide individuals and families the opportunity to safely welcome in 2021 in the outdoors while maintaining social distancing practices. This is the tenth year New Hampshire has participated in the First Day Hikes program…

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Senior Lifestyles – November 2020

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Download Senior Lifestyles - November 2020 (pdf)Three surprising foods that fuel your immune system

Here are three surprising, dietitian-recommended foods that can help ward off illness this cold and flu season. 1. Farmed salmon – Farmed salmon offers outstanding nutrition that can help protect against everything from heart disease to depression. Specifically, farmed salmon supports the immune system thanks to two key nutrients that are…

5 tips to celebrate friends and family virtually

Humans are resilient and their spirit for finding innovative ways to connect is alive and well. Even as the country reopens, many are still finding the ease of virtual connections to be appealing. In fact, there are many unique ways to connect with friends and family virtually. Here are some simple ways people are elevating every…

New study on heart health: Get more omega-3s

If you’re trying to improve your heart health, chances are you’re doing things like moving more and eating better. Making sure your diet delivers heart-healthy nutrients, including healthy fats, is a smart strategy. A new study from Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides more evidence on why certain fats…

Holiday Boutique at John Hay Estate at The Fells

For just 16 days this November, shop for unique gifts at the Holiday Boutique at The Fells Gatehouse. We have assembled a wonderful Boutique with products made by the finest regional artisans for you to…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 October 19, 2020 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – September 2020

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Download Senior Lifestyles - September 2020 (pdf)Finding unity under the American flag during COVID-19

Some moments are etched in our national memory – and the American flag stands at the center of them. Six U.S. Marines raising the flag over Iwo Jima during World War II. Buzz Aldrin saluting the flag on the moon’s surface in 1969. Three New York firefighters hoisting the flag above the rubble of the World Trade Center after 9/11. The American flag is an icon that unites us all…

Peabody Home’s Director of Nursing retires after 22years of service

After twenty-two years of service to the elderly at Peabody Home in Franklin, and specifically those coping with the ravages of aging, Cheryl Barnes RN is hanging up her stethoscope and heading into retirement. In 1998 she was hired as the Director of Nursing Services and has become a leading expert in field of…

Volunteer drivers needed in rural New Hampshire

Volunteer drivers are needed in rural NH. Yes, that is correct, we are recruiting volunteers in New Hampshire. The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing transportation to non-emergent medical appointments through a network of volunteer drivers. Transportation is provided specifically…

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Senior Lifestyles – August 2020

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Download Senior Lifestyles - August 2020 (pdf)Concord Reg. VNA fosters community thru Virtual Wellness programming

Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association (Concord Regional VNA), the largest home health and hospice provider in New Hampshire, is reimagining its wellness programs for a virtual setting as Granite Staters continue to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. New programming was developed to support families facing…

Ways to stay connected (and check on Seniors) while social distancing

You know we’re all going a tad stir-crazy when a parody of the title song from Broadway’s “Oklahoma!” (“Oh, Corona!”) gets almost 1.7 million views on YouTube. But it’s far worse for seniors: Not only can’t even their kids and grandkids visit them, but there’s the extra stress that comes with…

The Power of Angels, Kitty Angels Fundraiser

106 Ponemah Rd., Amherst, NH. Phone: 6036722535. The new dates have been announced and the momentum is picking up speed! This fun and exciting fundraiser is scheduled for August 8 & 9 for 9AM-5PM. It will feature artisans and crafters, professionals, food, flea market and yard sale vendors in a county-fair type atmosphere, complete with live entertainment. Featured throughout the…

14th Annual Dixville Notch Music, Arts & Crafts Festival

1478 Route 26, Colebrook, NH. Phone: 6032371898. Visit the North Country this summer to enjoy a fantastic festival! High quality arts & crafts vendors are set up both in the pavilion, and also outside on the surrounding grounds displaying their homemade and handcrafted items for sale. Food vendors provide great options for lunch and the gazebo serves as a stage for live entertainment. This year’s music…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 July 14, 2020 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – June 19, 2020

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Download Senior Lifestyles - June 19, 2020 (pdf)Finding unity under the American flag during COVID-19

Some moments are etched in our national memory – and the American flag stands at the center of them. Six U.S. Marines raising the flag over Iwo Jima during World War II. Buzz Aldrin saluting the flag on the moon’s surface in 1969. Three New York firefighters hoisting the flag above the rubble of the World Trade Center after 9/11. The American flag is an icon that unites us all…

Expressing sympathy during this new normal

Experiencing the loss of a loved one is always difficult. In today’s environment of “social distancing,” we are even more challenged in finding ways to reach out and connect to those who need comfort at a time of loss. While many of us may be…

Mountain Yoga and Wellness Weekend

Close your eyes and focus on breathing, now imagine yourself on a mountain top or alongside a babbling brook. Now, stop imagining, you can actually join Effortless Adventure and our friends from Live A Little Fitness on a weekend yoga retreat in The White Mountains of New Hampshire. Yoga instruction will be…

Artist Weekend and Wet Paint Sale

Discover the natural beauty and gardens of The Fells through the eyes of prominent New England artists as they create en plein air. Visitors are invited to observe artists interpret the landscape, watch as their paintings come to life, and discuss their individual techniques and learn what inspires them…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 June 18, 2020 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Senior Lifestyles – June 2020

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COVID-19 has dramatically shifted daily life for many people around the world. Nobody is immune, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from…

3 ways to give your home’s curb appeal a boost

Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your home’s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous…

How to get complaints resolved without using customer service

Have you ever received an unfair bill and dreaded the typical fight with customer service to get it resolved? It might be a surprise charge from your cellphone provider, a bill from the cable company that just keeps increasing, or confusing contracts from your internet provider that…

Fun enrichment activities for you and your pet

It’s no secret that pets provide love, loyalty and affection. This is even more apparent now that you’re spending more time at home with them. In fact, according to the 2020 Purina Pet Ownership Survey, 94% of pet owners rely on their pet for emotional support, which is particularly important during times of uncertainty. There are a lot of fun new things you can…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 May 21, 2020 in Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Ageless Living – April 2020

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Download Ageless Living - April 2020 (pdf)Feeling stress & anxiety? Feed the birds

In today’s constant contact, cell-phone celebrated, digital world, most people can go days or even weeks without spending any time in natural sunlight. Instead, we eat breakfast inside, or on the go, only to race to an office, filled with artificial light and plastic plants, for 8 to 10 hours a day. It’s no wonder why Americans’ mental health is suffering…

Five tips to safely manage medications

Medication management often feels like a high-stakes balancing act. With multiple visits to doctors and specialists, a variety of dosage instructions, and refill schedules that vary from prescription to prescription, it’s a challenge to keep medications organized. It’s no surprise that many older adults struggle to keep track of…

Caring for a long-distance older loved one

Long-distance caregiving for a parent or senior loved one is a difficult reality for many adults. A study by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, finds that 23 percent of American adults currently care for an older relative who lives more than an hour away. Providing care from a distance can be stressful. But if relocating closer to…

Easing senior loneliness – It’s more important than we think

Social isolation is a little-thought-of, but growing, factor in the health and well-being of people 65 and older – and it may play a greater role than obesity as a public health hazard, according to research at Brigham Young University. But what does”social isolation” really mean? It’s how often we interact with others, and how much we enjoy those…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 March 26, 2020 in Ageless Living and Senior Lifestyles. Closed

Ageless Living – March 2020

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Download Ageless Living - March 2020 (pdf)Wellness tidbits to keep us all a little healthier

Surprising ways Franklin VNA & Hospice Wants You to Keep Your Heart Healthy. February was Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart and vascular health. We all know exercise and a good diet are keys to heart health, but what else is out there to help keep our tickers in top…

A challenge to older Americans: Take the flu seriously

Alice Vaught skipped her flu shot one season. That was the year she got the flu. “I felt like I was dying. Within a couple hours I was unable to move. It came on so quickly, and I wasn’t aware of how severe it was.” Unfortunately, the flu often strikes quickly and without warning, potentially leading to severe and…

Addressing the health needs of the whole person

Social, economic and environmental factors play a key role in people’s health – where they live, learn, work, and play. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of wealth, power and resources at global, national and local levels. Identifying these so-called “social determinants of…

Maple Madness Dinner with live fiddle music

$27.95 per adult; $14.50 (age 2-15) plus tax & tip. 460 Monadnock Street, Troy, NH 03465. Phone: 603242-6495. Enjoy a five-course maple-inspired dinner starting with hors d’oeuvres at 5:00 and dinner at 6:00. Entrees include Maple Walnut Chicken, Corned Beef with a Mustard Maple Glaze, and a vegetarian option by request. Live fiddle music will be played and there will be a silent auction to benefit the Monadnock Travel Council. Reservations are…

Published by QuillDesign on 0 February 26, 2020 in Ageless Living and Senior Lifestyles. Closed

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