Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host educational talks for seniors in Valley

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of medication safety talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in November.

The events will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, of medication safety and how to make smart prescription choices. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Nov. 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Nov. 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library; Nov. 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; and Nov. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. 

Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.