Author: michellepuzzo
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Stonington Community Cares has Launched
Stonington Community Cares pairs volunteers and seniors Building Community Connections: Stonington’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program UR Communit Building Community Connections: Stonington’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program UR Community Cares has partnered with the members of Stonington’s Commission on Aging to expand our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in Stonington. This initiative aims to foster a supportive…
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Meet Pyong: A Journey of Learning and Confidence at UR Community Tech Center
At UR Community Tech Center, we have the pleasure of welcoming many wonderful individuals who are eager to learn and grow. One such individual is Pyong, who visits us weekly for small batches of technology training. One time she said “Whatever I touch on my iPhone or iPad something goes wrong and I feel confused.”…
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Week in Review – UR Community Tech Center
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMUNITY CHEERLEADERS! Week in Review: Empowering Older Adults with Technology This week, our team had the rewarding experience OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMUNITY CHEERLEADERS! Week in Review: Empowering Older Adults with Technology This week, our team had the rewarding experience of assisting older adults like Sally in navigating the complexities of modern technology.…
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Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need
Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need For Stella, aging alone in her longtime home had become increasingly difficu Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need For Stella, aging alone in her longtime home had become increasingly difficult. At 88, she was fiercely…
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Recap of March Manchester Parkinson’s Disease Social Group
Recap of the March Manchester Parkinson’s Disease Social Group! What We Heard We were thrilled to welcome two esteemed professionals who shared thei What We Heard We were thrilled to welcome two esteemed professionals who shared their expertise on crucial aspects of managing Parkinson’s disease: Shawn Nash, Physical Therapist from Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine…
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March Women’s Month – UR Inspiration
“There will never be another now – I’ll make the most of today. There will never be another me – I’ll make the most of myself.” Helen Keller UR C “There will never be another now – I’ll make the most of today. There will never be another me – I’ll make the most of…
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Empowering Through Technology
Empowering Through Technology: A Day with Gary at the Connecticut Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosti Empowering Through Technology: A Day with Gary at the Connecticut Bureau of Education Services for the Blind Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting a session led by Gary, an inspiring…
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A Journey of Love and Adaptation: Caring for a Legally Blind Father
Introduction Caring for a loved one is a journey filled with challenges, especially when it involves adapting to new health conditions. This is the story of a 70-year-old daughter, Lissa, who has taken on the role of caregiver for her 92-year-old father, Hyman, recently diagnosed with legal blindness. Their journey led them to the UR…
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Cycling Without Age Manchester Receives $5,000 Grant for Inclusion Project
Cycling Without Age Manchester Receives $5,000 Grant for Inclusion Project Cycling Without Age Manchester is thrilled to announce that we have been a Cycling Without Age Manchester is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $5,000 grant to support our Inclusion Project. This funding will be used to purchase “The Able Table,” an…
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March in UR Community Tech Center
Enhancing Lives: The Impact of Technology and Health Events on Older and Disabled Adults In today’s fast-paced world, technology and health-related e Enhancing Lives: The Impact of Technology and Health Events on Older and Disabled Adults In today’s fast-paced world, technology and health-related events offer a wealth of opportunities to improve the lives of older…
