Senior Resources Agency on Aging • Eastern Connecticut

03/26/2026

March is National Nutrition Month and our Registered Dietitians have been busy promoting the Power of Nutrition throughout Eastern Connecticut. Watch our latest video discussion about the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how they affect older adults.

Registered Dietitians from Senior Resources Agency on Aging go through the new dietary guidelines for Americans and discuss the impact on Senior Nutrition wi...

03/24/2026

Even though we are just peeking into Spring, Summer and Autumn are right around the corner... Save the Date for our Aging and Disability Summit, October 6, 2026!

03/23/2026

03/20/2026

Birdies for Charity is back, and we're excited to share Senior Resources Agency on Aging is participating in the 2026 program!

Every donation scores us a 15% bonus, thanks to the generosity of Webster Bank and Aetna. That means your donation goes even further in helping us To provide access to information and services to empower adults to live with dignity..

Make a 115% difference today by donating at https://app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2026-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/f/nonprofits/84.

03/19/2026

Some of our team members trained to save a life with CPR and AED today. Thank you Gaynelle Crofts, AHA CPR instructor and EMT! Protecting our family, friends and community starts with being prepared.

03/17/2026

Thank you to Colchester Senior Center for hosting our Panel discussion on Diabetes with Dr. Meryl Reichman, Christopher Blancarte, Lori Rygielski and Alison Dvorak. This was a great presentation and conversation with participants about how to best be a part of and to utilize your medical team for support in managing your life with Diabetes.

03/11/2026

We celebrated RDN and Nutrition Advocacy Day at the Legislative Office Building today, advocating for the importance of nutrition services and the role dietitians play in supporting the health and well being of older adults in Connecticut.

03/05/2026

National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. Slam the Scam Day is Thursday, March 5, 2026, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, which takes place this year from March 1-7.

03/04/2026

March is National Nutrition Month and Senior Nutrition Month!
Check out the many ways our Registered Dietitians and Wellness staff are promoting the themes “Discover the Power of Nutrition” and “Eat Well. Live Well. Age Well.” throughout our Eastern Connecticut Region:
• Healthy Eating on a Budget: 3/2 Avery Heights Senior Housing, 3/6 Poquonnock Village Senior Housing, 3/31 Wequonnoc Village Apartments
• Individualized Nutrition Counseling (by appointment only) in Cromwell ¾ and 3/18, Middletown 3/12 and 3/26
• Heart Health: 3/5 Pomfret Senior Center, 3/9 Durham Senior Center, 3/11 East Haddam Senior Center, 3/13 Middlefield Senior Center, 3/23 East Hampton Senior Center, 3/24 Haddam Senior Center, 3/31 Portland Senior Center
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Tuesdays from 9:30am - 12:00 noon 3/18/26, 3/25/26, 4/1/26, 4/8/26, 4/22/26, and 4/29/26 (No workshop on 4/15/26); East Hampton Senior Center. Contact Holly 860-267-4426 to register today!
• Registered Dietitian Day at the Legislative Office Building, Hartford 3/11
• Green Food Healthy Fun Nutrition Education at AHEPA in Niantic, 3/16
• "Owning up to your Diabetes" panel discussion with Dr Meryl Reichman at Colchester Senior Center 3/17
• UCONN Dietetics students presenting the Power of Nutrition at Mansfield Senior Center 3/24
• Senior Resources staff Discover the Power of Nutrition with a worksite wellness training 3/25
You can request a Senior Resources Speaker by using the request form on our website.
Coming soon: a podcast to discuss the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their impact on older adults” and special Cooking classes offered in conjunction with Middletown Senior Center starting in April.
Enjoy and Join Us!