Health and Wellness

Blood Pressure Screenings

The Berlin VNA will hold blood pressure screening clinics on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

File of Life

Many of you have picked up the red File of Life packets. It is very important that the information be filled out carefully and correctly so that the Emergency Medical responders can utilize it.

Foot Care Services

Foot care services are provided by Cathy Brennan, RN, at a low cost for senior citizens. Services include a general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing and cleaning toe nails, reducing of corns and calluses, massaging, applying lotion and powdering of feet. Referrals to MD/Podiatrist when necessary. Please call the office for an appointment. Home visits available. The cost is $30.00 per visit. No diabetics please.

Hearing Screening by Hearing Care Centers

Do you find yourself asking people to repeat things? Are you missing out on conversations? You may be experiencing hearing loss. Please call the office to schedule an appointment. The screenings are free of charge. They will also clean and check hearing aids of competitive users. Check the calendar for the next appointment day.

Chair Aerobics

A great workout without the risk of falling. Great for easing into movement. Join more than 20 others and follow along in this video based program. Twice a week sessions following different chair exercise videos, suitable for all levels. No fee and no registration needed. Held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  No fee.

Silver Sneakers Chair Exercise (Returning Soon)

Are you looking for a way to increase your strength and maintain your fitness level? Previously only available at gyms, we are pleased to present this program designed by Silver Sneakers and led by a fitness expert from Healthtrax. Call the office at 860-665-8778 for information about the next session.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nation's oldest non-profit weight loss organization, invites you to become a member by attending our meetings every Tuesday morning beginning at 9:00am. We meet at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center. For information, please call Bill Carroll, Chapter 118 Leader, at 860-604-6793.

Walk With Us

Join in on this stimulating video based exercise program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 - 1:00. No registration - no fee.