Center for Healthy Aging hosts The Changing Brain for caregivers

Learn how our brains age and how we must adapt caregiving: free Center for Healthy Aging series begins May 9 in Plainville

Dinner with the Doc: Dizziness - What Sends Your World Spinning?

Learn causes and treatments at free dinner program May 15, 5 p.m., Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. RSVP to 1.855.442.2372.

Dinner with the Doc: What is Lymphedema?

A free dinner program on lymphedema will be held Tues., May 15, 5pm, Arbor Rose, 975 Corbin Ave. New Britain. RSVP to 1.855.442.4373.

Lunch & Learn: Staying hydrated for good health

Learn why drinking adequate water is optimum for better health: free lunch program, May 10, noon, Hospital of Central CT, New Britain

Pain & Medications: What to Take and What to Avoid

Learn about the safe use of pain medications with pharmacist at free program May 10, 11:30 am, Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St.

B&V Jewelers’ special event benefits Southington YMCA

Downtown business hosts gold buying event on Sunday and Monday at 76 N. Main St. to support the Y. Stop by the meet Andy Bawa.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on May 5

Learn more about assisted living, memory care and the Adult Day Center available at Mulberry Gardens.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging hosts dementia support group

The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month (May 1), 10-11am, at the West Hartford Senior Center at 15 Starkel Road.

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Hartford HealthCare offers bereavement groups throughout central Connecticut, including Meriden

HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

Stop by a location to get your free blood pressure screening courtesy of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services

Knowing how to manage stress may improve overall health

Free program on stress management set for April 23, 2:30 p.m., at Cheshire Senior Center.

​Cedar Mountain Commons to host an open house on April 21

Cedar Mountain Commons offers premier independent and assisted living at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington.

Lunch & Learn – All about hospice volunteering

Learn about hospice volunteering - free program Tues, April 24, 12:30p, at Southington Library, 255 Main St. by Hartford HealthCare at Home.

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home to host an open house on April 15

Learn more if assisted living and memory care can be right for you or your loved one. Open House April 15 at Jerome Home in New Britain

PARC’s Poker Run honors the late Ed Mercure

May 5 Poker Run in memory of Ed Mercure benefits PARC which offers family centered services for people with developmental disabilities

Healthy Back Program may strengthen and heal ailing backs

Learn how physical therapy may help alleviate pain, build strength and stability, and prevent back injuries. Free program April 18.

Caregivers’ Support Group available at Arbor Rose at Jerome Home

Are you a caregiver? Would you like to learn coping and strategic skills? Join other caregivers at free support group on April 17-Arbor Rose

Improving balance and strength can reduce risk of falls

One in three adults over age 64 falls every year - learn how to stay on your feet at free program April 16.

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on April 14

Independent or assisted living may be perfect for you! Find out more - visit The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St.

Dementia and Caregiving Series: Focusing on the Person

Center for Healthy Aging series provides strategies and effective communication tips to better understand and relate to the individual.

Knowing how to fall safely can prevent serious injury

Sometimes falls are unavoidable. Learn how the best tactics at a free program Thurs., April 12, 10a, Plainville Senior Center.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging provides free memory screenings

Forgetful? HHC Center for Healthy Aging offers free memory screening on April 12, 10am-noon, Elmwood Senior Center, 1106 New Britain Ave.

Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers support group on April 11

Caring for a loved one can be daunting. Learn coping strategies at a free support group at Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave.

HHC Senior Services announces new community outreach manager

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services recently announced Cheryl Olson as the new community outreach manager effective January 2018.

Free in-home memory screenings available through Mulberry Gardens

A social worker from Mulberry Gardens will provide in-home memory screenings throughout central Connecticut. Call 860.276.1020.

Healthy Back Program may strengthen and heal ailing backs

Learn how to boost your back health - Free program April 12 at Wolcott Senior Center. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network sponsors.

Sleep & Medications: What to Take and What to Avoid

Having trouble sleeping? Are sleeping pills OK? Learn more at a free program on April 12, at Mulberry Gardens of Southington.

Knowing the value of in-home assessments

Hartford HealthCare offers free in-home assessments for safety and health issues. Learn more at free program on April 11 in Bristol.

Mulberry Gardens’ support group to meet April 10

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia? Learn practical skills and voice your concerns at free support group April 10, Mulberry Gardens.

Foodology Gives Back with Baked Goods

Owner of local cooking school and bakery café cooks up a sweet idea

Geriatric specialists provide free in-home health assessments

In-home consultations are available with a geriatrician, geriatric pharmacist or occupational therapist through Hartford HealthCare at Home.

First Baptist Church announces Holy Week services

First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Ave., welcomes all: Palm Sunday 10a; Maundy Thursday 7p; Easter Sunday 6:30a (Merriman cemetery)church 10a

Dinner with the Experts: Planning for the future on April 4

A free Dinner with the Experts will provide information to be prepared for the “what’s next” - Mulberry Gardens of Southington

Laughing releases stress and may enhance health

A free program, Laughter with LeaAnn, will be held Wednesday, April 4, 10 a.m., at Farmington Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave. on April 4

Center for Healthy Aging program focuses on the 'Blue Zones'

Learn the factors that may contribute to why residents of these five places live longer than others on Earth.

Mulberry Gardens at Marian Heights Adult Day Center hosts tours

Worried about your older loved one during the day? Does he or she need socialization and purpose? Visit Marian Heights at Mulberry Gardens.

Southington Care Center supports NMO Month

In a show of support, Southington Care Center employees wear green, the color associated with neuromyelitis optica - a rare condition.

HHC Certified Nursing Assistant program seeks applicants

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is accepting applications for a grant-funded program for those who are seeking a career as a CNA.

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Grieving? A free bereavement group will be held at MidState in Meriden on April 10 and 24, 5:30pm. Information? Call 855.442.4373.

HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

Blood pressure screenings are available at various locations during April