Health and Wellness

Blood Pressure Screenings

The Berlin VNA will hold blood pressure screening clinics on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10-12 noon.

Diabetes Support Group

If you would like more information about this group leave your name and number in the main office. Center Nurse, Stacie Zibel will return a call to you.

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 $29.00 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.

Massage

We are happy to offer massages at the Senior and Disabled Center with Holly Spencer, Licensed Massage Therapist (license #003959). Fees are $30 for 30 minutes and $50 for 60 minutes. You can choose to be partially clothed or not. To schedule an appointment please call Holly at 860-992-6577.

Reiki/Reflexology

Sandy Macksey, Certified Reflexologist, is now offering both services at the Center to Center Members at a discounted price.. Fees are $30 for 30 minutes and $50 for 60 minutes. Call Sandy at 860-578-2504 to schedule an appointment.

Silver Sneakers Chair Exercise

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.