An itchy nose, watery eyes, painful congestion, and intense sneezing can all be signs you have a seasonal allergy. These symptoms might be caused by flowering trees or pollen-filled flowers. Allergies can be uncomfortable for people of all ages but can be managed with a little help. What Triggers Allergies?The first step in managing allergies is to identify the triggers. Here are a few of the most common spring and summer allergy triggers:
Outdoor elements: Pollen, mold, grass, or dust are often the culprits, and they can be tough to avoid.
Tips for Winter Wellness
There are a number of techniques that can help keep your immunity high and your body in good condition to support wellness all season long so that you can enjoy the chillier months.
The Suffield Senior Center and Suffield Community Aid are pleased to announce that we have been officially designated as a Community Focal Point for Aging Services through North Central Area Agency on Aging. This designation was received after demonstrating our commitment to the role as a visible, recognized place where community members can find information and gain access to a full range of aging services. Now more than ever, older adults and individuals with disabilities need to be able to identify trusted sources of information delivered in an unbiased and person-centered manner. We are excited to be welcomed to the North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA) team
Medicare Open EnrollmentMedicare open enrollment begins October 15 and continues through December 7. Please check out one of our information workshops hosted by Stateline Senior Services and make an appointment with our trained CHOICES Counselor, Sheri Burger
SCAMS (Seniors, Children, & Adults Maintaining Safety)Protect yourself and your families from harmful scams and online threats by attending the following 90 minute discussions at Suffield Town Hall and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.:
September 30: Robin Saunders, Ph.D.–“Cyber Safety: Cyber Sense & Nonsense.”October 14: Sgt.
Suffield Fraud Prevention Council is presenting a series on scams beginning this fall. There will be a kickoff on September 30 with guest speaker Robin Saunders. Robin is a seasoned educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Cybersecurity and education are her passions. CyberSafeSeniors.com and DearRobin.com are her websites.
Volunteer AARP IRS-certified tax counselors will be available at the Senior Center during the tax season to provide free basic tax assistance and electronic tax preparation services. Changes to the procedures have been made to make this a safe and rewarding experience for all.
On February 13, the Friends of Suffield assembled at Highland Park Market parking lot. They purchased meals and cookies and assembled bags to be delivered to Suffield seniors who had registered in advance for a free meal delivery.
I have received four calls regarding this scam, two in the middle of the night. They said I had won a sweepstakes and I should give them the routing number of my bank account so they could deposit the money.
