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Hamden
Senior Citizen News
Suzanne Burbage, Elderly Services Coordinator 203-287-2547
Elderly Outreach 203-287-2691 Miller Cafe 203-287-0057
APRIL 2021 A Virtual Approach
Closed Friday, April 2nd, in observance of Good Friday!
What we can help with:
The Staff is onsite Monday through Friday,
8:30-4:30pm. If you need us, just call Information and referrals to community resources
203-287-2547 or if you have a social service Understanding homecare for all ages
need contact Elderly Outreach at 203-287- Determining what kind of help is needed
2691. www.hamden.com ;Department; Elderly Caring, supportive listening and tips for family
Services caregivers
Finding benefits of entitlements for seniors
Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters Rebate Information on personal medical alert systems
Please call the Elderly Outreach program at 203-287- Finding non-medical, private pay homemaker,
2691 to receive an application starting the first week companion personal care of live-in help
in April for Rent Rebate which begins in April. Information on our Ask the Nurse coaching and
Eligibility for this program is you must have turned chronic disease management program
65 by Dec. 31, 2020, or were deemed disabled by Signing up for VNA Community Healthcare &
Social Security. Your 2020 annual income must not
Hospice wellness programs
have exceeded $37,000 if single and $45,800 if
married. Providing information on Family Caregiver Support
Documents Needed: Groups
*Documentation of all 2020 income: Social Security
Form 1099 or SS4926; 1099 Pension statement; W-2 Parkinson’s Exercise Live Zoom Class
Wage Statement; Interest & Dividends, etc. Tues & Thurs: Ongoing, 10:30am to 11:30 am, $4/class
*2020 Income Tax 1040, if filed Beneficial exercise program for those living with
*Social Security 1099 for year 2020 Parkinson’s Disease.
*A printout from your rental management company or To register email wellnessclasses@vna-commh.org.
corporation verifying rent paid for Jan thru Dec 2020.
If your landlord is a private individual then a Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Advanced
notarized letter stating rent paid for Jan -Dec. 2020 is Live Zoom Class
required. If your landlord is a friend/relative a Fridays, 9:30am to 10:15am April 9th to June 25th,
notarized letter stating rent has been paid for Jan. - $30 for series.
Dec. 2020 will be necessary along with a copy of his/
This course, formally known as Tai Chi: Moving for
her 2020 income tax 1040 verifying the rent income.
*Payment history for water, gas, oil, or electric (you Better Balance, is an evidence-based fall prevention
can be obtain this history from the utility companies). program aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility
and daily functioning to prevent falls in older adults
VNA Community Helpline and individuals with balance disorders. This therapeutic
When your in need, it’s best to call an expert. Our regimen improves posture and awareness and mindful
Helpline is available toll free at 1-866-474-5230 control of body positioning, as well as coordination.
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. On Register on our website at nvacommunityhealthcare.org
off hours, call our main number at 203-458-4200 and by clicking on the calendar button at the top of the
someone will assist you. homepage.
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance—Beginners website at vnacommunityhealthcare.org by clicking on
Live Zoom Class the calendar button at the top of the homepage.
Wednesdays, 9:30am to 10:15am April 7th to June 23rd,
$30 for series Functional Cardio & Fitness Live Zoom Class
This course, formally know as Tai Chi: Moving for Thursdays 9:30 to 10:15am, April 15th to July 1st, $15
Better Balance, is an evidence-based fall prevention for 12 week series
program aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility Thursdays 9:30-to 10:15am, July 15 to August 19th, $10
and daily functioning to prevent falls in older adults and for 6 week series.
individuals with balance disorders. Register on our This class is fit for active older adults with a robust
website at vnacommunityhealthcare.org by clicking on activity level and prior fitness experience. This is the
the calendar button at the top of the homepage. perfect class for those who have taken an Exercise for
Better Balance, Moving for Better Balance, Exercise to
Mobility and Movement Prevent Falls or Sitercise class with us before. It
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15pm, April 14th to June 30th, provides strength training, agility, balance, coordination,
$85 for 12 week series range of motion and cardiovascular segments.
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15pm, July 14th to August 18th, Participants must be able to stand throughout the class.
$15 for 6-week series Register on or website at vnacommounityhealthcare.org
Stretching and mindfulness for releasing tight and by clicking on the calendar button at the top of the
restricted muscles and improving joint mobility ideal for homepage.
anyone looking to learn correct stretching and to
improve strength. Appropriate for those with Hamden Ask the Nurse
osteoporosis or struggles with joint flexibility. Register Nurse available virtually to Hamden residents
on our website at vnacommunityhealthcare.org by Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm.
clicking the calendar button. Call our Helpline 866-474-5230 to schedule a slot and
receive Zoom or call-in information. A registered nurse
Dodge Diabetes can work with you to set health goals and to review your
Thursdays, 6pm-7pm beginning Jan. 28th, $85 for medications, help you create a medication list, and
series. discuss how you can prepare for a medical appointment.
Months 1 to 4, classes meet weekly There is no cost for this service. If you need to have an
Months 5 to 6 classes meet every other week RN check your blood pressure, heart rate or weight, an
Months 7 to 12 classes meet once per month in-person visit may be scheduled on an as-needed, case-
Classes will be held virtually via Zoom with a potential by-case basis in our Guilford and Hamden offices only.
for in-person, socially distanced meetings in our Our nursing staff follows strict safety guidelines to
Hamden Program Room and Guilford Wellness Center protect our patients and themselves.
once it is deemed safe to do so. This Group Lifestyle
Balance Program follows curriculum approved by the AAA’s Free Driving Improvement Classes are
CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program. This Back!
program is supported by grant funding form the Starting on Tuesdays in March through July, AAA will
Connecticut Department of Public Health and the CDC. be offering its FREE 4 –hour Classes VIRTUALLY to
Call 866-474-5230 to register. drivers 60 years of age and older who need to obtain a
certificate for up to 5% off on a portion of their
Fitness and Movement basics Live Zoom Class insurance premiums. Classes are open to AAA members
Mondays 9:30 to 10:15am, April 12 to June 28th, $15 and non-members.
for 12 week series. To register, participants must visit www.aaa.com/
Mondays 9:30 to 10:15am, July 19th to August 23rd, defensive driving, follow the links and then choose
$10 for 6 week series. “Connecticut Virtual” under your home state—which in
our case is Connecticut.
This class features chair exercises that are appropriate Classes will be held on Tuesdays via Zoom on the
for people with mobility challenges and provides following dates and times:
exercises which focus on muscular strength, range of From 10am-2pm:
motion, agility and balance, and cardio. Activities that April 6, 13 and 27th
can be accomplished while seated and will conclude May 11 and 25th
with a stretch and relaxation segment. Register on our June 8thJuly 13 and 27th VITA
From 12noon—4pm Hamden High VITA
Will prepare taxes virtually through a secure,
April 6 and 20th
encrypted, IRS-approved website:
May 4 and 18th www.getyourrefund.org/HH-CT
June 1, 15 and 29th At this website, you will:
July 6 and 20th 1. Answer a short set of questions
2. Take pictures of your tax document
INCOME TAX INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND 3. Upload them onto the secure website
AT https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Individuals/VITA-TCE/Free-Inco
me-Tax-Assistance The same volunteer team you have used in the past will
*DRS does not provide assistance in completing your prepare your taxes and be back in touch for your
federal return. You may be eligible for free assistance approval.
from the Internal Revenue) Service (800-829-1040) or Questions? You can reach us at
from one of the organizations listed below. HamdenHighVita@gmail.com
Those who cannot come to any of the offices can still
receive tax help by calling (800)-382-9463. or (860)-297- Visit Connecticut’s 2-1-1 website (https://
5962 from anywhere Monday-Friday (8:30-am to 4:30pm). www.211ct.org/ and ‘Free Tax Help ’for updates,
AARP Tax-Aide including Virtual VITA (http://www.irs.gov/
Service s have been suspended until further notice due to Individuals/IRS-Free-Taxhelp/).
the COVID-19 pandemic. Check the link above for AARP 1-800-906-9887
Tax-Aide updates. 211ct.orgAPRIL 2021
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