Ashlar Hosting Several Health And Wellness Activities

On Wednesday, March 5, a free seminar titled “The ABCDs of Medicare” will be held at 1 pm in the Lodge Room at Lockwood Lodge Assisted Living at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road. Light refreshments and a raffle will be provided.

Erin Fisher, who will be conducting this very informative and educational program,  is a licensed Medicare specialist with Health Plan One and has more than 15 years of experience in the field.  Health Plan One is a health insurance agency and online health insurance marketplace. 

Ms Fisher will provide information and answer questions about Medicare and the various Medicare plans available.

There is no fee for the seminar, but seating is limited, so call 364-3177 by Monday, March 3, to reserve a seat.

The Ashlar of Newtown nursing department is sponsoring a free blood pressure screening on Tuesday, March 18, from 10 am to noon, in the Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center. For further information, contact Patti Russell, RN, director of nursing services, at 426-5847.

The screening will be conducted by a licensed nurse who will have free blood pressure information.

On the same day, a free Lunch and Learn program titled “The Use of Technology to Help Seniors Remain Independent” will be held from noon to 1:30 pm in the Lodge Room. 

James Albert, vice president for information services and chief information officer for Masonicare of Wallingford, will present an overview of a variety of devices, coined “smart technologies,” that are enabling seniors to remain as independent as possible and live safely in their own homes. 

Ashlar of Newtown sponsors the Lunch and Learn series to provide the public with important and timely health and wellness information. There is no fee for the program, which includes a complimentary lunch served at noon, followed by the presentation at 12:30. 

Seating is limited; call 364-3113 for reservations.