Erica Drzewiecki | Staff Erica Drzewiecki | Staff VAdvocates for Bristol Seniors’ table at the Health Fair Thursday. From left, secretary Jan Palin and vice president Carol Kallberg. to see people I haven’t seen since we reopened the center.” Bristol-Burlington Health District staff were on-hand signing people up to receive the covid-19 vaccine if they hadn’t already. Bristol Stop & Shop Pharmacy Manager Samantha Fraczek administered the flu vaccine to countless individuals. “Every year it seems we have more people showing up,” she said. “We did a lot of flu shots today.” At Wheeler Clinic’s table, visitors discovered that the organization offers much more than behavioral and addiction services. “People were excited to learn that we do primary care as well,” Community Health Worker Luis Perez said. Standing tall beside a lifesize model of a spine was Dr. Hugues Valcourt, of Sovita Chiropractic. “I’m checking people’s posture and telling them how it’s affecting their bodily functions,” he said. Willing participants were asked to step up onto two small Dr. Hugues Valcourt explains the importance of good posture for the spine during the Bristol Senior Center’s Informational Health Fair Thursday. scales, one foot on each, to test their weight distribution. “The biggest issue with the senior population is forward head posture,” Valcourt pointed out. “It forces constant pressure on the spine and that affects all functions of the body. Constantly remind yourself to stand tall and sit tall.” There to meet seniors and sign up new members were Bristol Advocates for Seniors Vice President Carol Kallberg and Secretary Jan Palin. Their group sponsors causes and Monsignor Bojnowski Manor Skilled Nursing Facility • 50 Pulaski St., New Britain Call 860-229-0336 or visit www.mbmanor.org A Compassionate Bridge to Wellness • 24-hour skilled Nursing Care • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • End of Life Care • Social & Therapeutic Programming/Activities • Beautiful Surroundings • Discharge Planning • Coordination of Homecare Services for your return home • Respite Care • Pastoral Care • Short-Term Rehabilitation & Recovery Stays • 7 Days a week of Therapy Services October 2021 • Connecticut PRIME TIME B7 organizations that improve the lives of Bristol seniors, such as the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul and Dial-a-Ride. “We’re trying to get new members to sign up and join our committee,” Palin said. The Senior Center’s next big happening is the 8th Annual Craft Fair, set for Oct.22-23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are handmade by area vendors and Bristol seniors, who work in the center’s woodshop, ceramics, quilting and other groups. Admission is free. 5 Star Rating for Overall Quality Care by Nursing Home Compare www.medicare.gov 72960
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