Free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Please use this link: https://www.covidtests.gov/. The Thompson also has a number of rapid tests available for participants and families.
Carla Kamel and the Community Health Team
Friday Office Hours at The Thompson, 10 am – 12 pm
Community Care Coordinator, Carla Kamel, is available for support in navigating resources and discussing community-based services. Carla expertly and compassionately can identify your needs and goals, and provide information, support and connection to resources to meet individual goals. She is available at the Ottauquechee Health Center (OHC) for a health and social wellness phone visit at 457-5414 or at carla.kamel@mahhc.org, even if it’s a five-minute phone conversation. While walk-ins are welcome, making an appointment is advised by calling The Thompson.
Medicare Recipients – Find Your Benefits to Age Well & Boost Your Budget
In-person Assistance at The Thompson
3rd Monday of the month, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, by appointment
Find your benefits to Age Well. Individual 1:1 assistance is available at The Thompson to help Medicare recipients find the programs you may be eligible for . Those programs include: Medicare Savings Plans, Prescription Drug Assistance, 3 Squares VT (SNAP), Choices for Care, and Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP).
If you need immediate assistance, call Senior Solutions Outreach Specialist, Tracy Blanchard directly at 802-773-7917.
For those enrolling or new to Medicare, individual assistance is available by contacting The Windsor County Community Health Team at 802-674-7213, or the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at Senior Solutions, 802-885-2655.
In-person Tech Support Returns to The Thompson
Appointments on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 12:30-2:30 pm
In collaboration with the Norman Williams Public Library, you can now get 1:1 tech support at The Thompson. Bring in your mobile phones, laptops, iPads and any other type of tablet device you need help with. Multiple devices can be brought to one appointment. Call Shari to book your 1 hour appointment, and don’t forget your passwords!
VNH Presents: How to Be Successful with Home Health Services
Thursday, June 9, 1:00pm
Join the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of VT & NH as they discuss the process for home health services and how a patient can get the most out of the services. This presentation will cover what home health services are, what the process will look like for a patient and what to expect while receiving home health services. Please register in advance by calling The Thompson.
Foot Clinic at The Thompson Center with Beverly Sinclair, RN
June 16, 9:00 – 2:30 pm
Cost: $30 payable by cash or check. Towels are supplied.
Call for your appointment.
Beverly Sinclair has been a practicing registered nurse for 22 years with extensive experience as a staff nurse and in nurse management. She has been providing local foot care service for older Vermonters for the past 6 years.
VERMONT LEGAL AID PRESENTS:
A Free Virtual Legal Advice Clinic For VT Seniors (AGE 60+)
Thursday, June 30, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Vermont Legal Aid is hosting a virtual legal advice clinic by phone for free civil legal assistance to Vermont seniors, aged 60 and up, to answer legal questions about COVID-19 related assistance, federal and state benefits, housing, unemployment, debt, or other civil legal issues. Call and book your free 20-minute appointment!
To schedule an appointment, CALL: 1-802-318-4169 Leave a message with your name and number, and the best time to return your call. You can also book an appointment online at https://vtlawhelp.org/seniors.
The phone number above is just for the legal advice clinic. If you have an immediate legal problem, call our general phone number and leave a message: 1-800-889-2047 PLEASE NOTE: Our attorneys cannot help you with criminal issues. Your appointment must involve your own problem, and not a question about a family member or friend’s problem. All consultations are confidential. This clinic is by appointment only. The number of available appointments may be limited.
Reflexology at The Thompson!
Enjoy Reflexology to Relax, Rejuvenate, & Reboot Your Body
2nd Tuesday, 10:30 am – 2 pm and 4th Tuesday, 9 am – 12 pm, Please call for availability
Certified Reflexologist Deborah Neuhof is offering appointments at The Thompson. Please call Shari to schedule your appointment on the second or fourth Tuesdays of the month. $35 for 30 minute hand or foot treatment or $65 for 60 minutes.
Please wear loose fitting clothing and arrive a few minutes early to complete a health & disclaimer form. All clients must be fully vaccinated. Face coverings are required during your treatment.
Advance Directive Assistance
Trained and caring volunteers are available to assist you with creating your advance directive at The Thompson Center on the second Monday of the month, by appointment, 1:00 and 2:00 pm time slots.
Please call Shari at 457-3277 to schedule an appointment.
The Thompson Aging at Home Program can facilitate Homesharing!
Homesharing is a simple idea where two or more people share a home for mutual benefit. A person offers a private bedroom and shared common space in exchange for rent, help around the home or a combination of the two. After conducting background and reference checks, we will work to find the most compatible match possible based on your interests, needs, and lifestyle. There are no age or income restrictions to be eligible for the program.
We’re wrapping up our pilot program and opening up our application process to the broader community. To apply visit our Homeshare page or contact Shari at the Thompson at 802-457-3277 or email at sborz@thompsonseniorcenter.org.
Caregiver Support Group with Complimentary Lunch
In-person 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm
Virtual participation will still be available upon request
Support and education can make a critical difference for family members and caregivers of patients with memory loss or disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Please join our confidential monthly support group (with complimentary lunch) on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and share ideas, concerns, and constructive feedback with others facing similar challenges. Pre-register for lunch.
Senior Solutions Tablet Program – A Great Opportunity to Get Connected
Are you yearning to connect to the internet for your telehealth appointments and connections with others but don’t have a device? Senior Solutions is assisting older Vermonters with obtaining devices (Fusion tablets) and offering technical support through instruction and training. Help is available for you to set up your computer, create an email address and train you on some of the programs. Comcast offers a low cost option called Internet Essentials for internet access and you don’t have to be a Comcast customer. Call Pam at The Thompson for more information on how to get connected or the Senior Helpline at 802-885-2669.