Hartford HealthCare at Home offering flu clinic on Feb. 10

Stop by The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., for a flu shot on Feb. 10, noon to 3 p.m.

Laughing releases stress and may enhance health

Laughing not only feels good but indicates health benefits, too! Learn more at a free program Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m., Cheshire Senior Center.

Balance and flexibility play role in preventing falls

Feeling wobbly? Learn about balance and stability at a free program on Feb. 21 at Berlin Senior Center. Sponsored by Cedar Mountain Commons.

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home to host an open house on Feb. 18

Independent and assisted living (memory care available) may be right for you or a loved one. Visit Arbor Rose in New Britain to learn more.

Mulberry Gardens hosts caregivers' support group on Feb. 13

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Feeling overwhelmed? Learn strategies and meet others at Mulberry Garden's monthly group.

Understanding senior health screenings

Regular health screenings can play an important role in remaining healthy. Learn more at free lunch program Feb. 15.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging hosts dementia support group

Learn valuable communication skills and tips to best relate to your loved one with dementia at a free support group in West Hartford.

Cedar Mountain Commons to host an open house on Feb. 3

Stop by Cedar Mountain Commons in Newington to see if independent and assisted living is right for you.

Kids’ fun for everyone at Healthy Family FunFest on Feb. 25

The Healthy Family FunFest will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club. Free!

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on Feb. 3

Stop by to see firsthand how assisted living can be the right choice for you.

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Are you grieving? There are five free bereavement support groups in the region, including Meriden.

HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

Get your blood pressure checked for free at one of four local locations in February. No appointment necessary.

​Effective communication may strengthen caregiving

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias may lose their ability to use words; families may need new ways to connect.

Hartford HealthCare hosts job fair for home care aides on Feb. 16

Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home offers great benefits! Learn more at the Feb. 16 job fair in Southington

An adult day program may be ideal for your older loved one

Mulberry Gardens at Marian Heights welcomes visitors to learn more

Navigating the 'what ifs' during the golden years

Are you approaching the future proactively or reactively? Be prepared - free Center for Healthy Aging program Wed., Jan. 31 in West Hartford

Laughter not only enhances happiness but may impact health

Laughter has been found to have health benefits.

Aging well is one key point of Healthy Family FunFest on Feb. 25

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Central Café plans Chili Challenge and wing eating fundraiser for

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Dementia and Caregiving Series: Focusing on the Whole Person

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The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on Jan. 13

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Physical therapy may be instrumental in managing headaches

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Eliminating clutter may help get life more organized

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Maintaining Muscle Mass as We Age

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Caregivers’ Support Group available at Arbor Rose at Jerome Home

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Cedar Mountain Commons to host an open house on Jan. 6

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Southington Care Center celebrates its long-term staff

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Understanding the connection between exercise and healthy aging

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Alzheimer’s and dementia support group meets at Southington Care

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HHC Rehab Network therapists achieve Mulligan certification

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Screening mammograms for eligible women at Healthy Family FunFest

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Healthy Brain Series: Keeping Memory Strong

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Understanding gluten-free eating

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Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on Jan. 6

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HHC Center for Healthy Aging hosts dementia support group

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Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

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HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

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Southington resident joins HHC Center for Healthy Aging team

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First Baptist Church of Southington sets Christmas Eve worship

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First Baptist Church honors Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 14

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