Senior Resource Committee members are a spirited active group of elders who are determined to improve the health and quality of life for local residents. Members have served as advisors to a number of studies that researched local housing, health, and transportation needs. The committee has sponsored numerous health programs on such topics as nutrition, exercise, legal issues and financial planning.

As we age our priorities shift. Priority one: health; two: mobility; three: independence. The Senior Resource Committee works with our towns, health and social organizations to ensure the best possible outcome for all our needs.

In partnership with the Office of Elder Services and Eastern Agency on Aging the committee is promoting participation in programs which empower elders to take control of their life by making healthy choices.

Living Well – is a 6-week program for individuals who are living with a chronic health condition. By taking part in a Living Well Program you will learn better ways of coping and managing your health by:

• setting goals that are doable
• Working with others
• Finding support and solutions to problems
• Making daily tasks easier
• Relaxing and managing stress
• Working in partnership with your health care team.

The next program begins on September 22nd.           Call 469-6682 to register.

A Matter of Balance—is an 8-week program developed to help reduce the fear of falling and break the falling cycle once and for all! Classes help participants learn to:

• view falls and fear of falling as controllable
• set realistic goals for increasing activity
• change their environment to reduce fall risk factors
• promote exercise to increase strength and balance

The next program begins on September 25th. Call 469-6682 to register.

Strength Training —Low cost--high pay off exercise program. Classes include strength training, aerobics, stretching and balancing.  Sessions are held weekly on Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. at the Jewett School. Call 469-3518 to register.

Healthy Ideas—A program that helps those who suffer depression due to the strain of their chronic illness. Call Eastern Agency on Aging at 941-2865 for the date of the next program.