Sep 13, 2018
On August 21st, in conjunction with the Darien Library, At Home In Darien presented a conversation with Mary Hogan, author of the novel Left: A Love Story. Beth Paris, Director of Darien Senior Programs, spoke with Ms. Hogan about her novel, the story of a woman who...
Aug 15, 2018
If you are a pet owner like myself, you know how wonderful pets can be. Our family has a dog, a 7 year old Wheaton Terrier named Bailey and a goldfish that we think is about 9 years old who we affectionately call “Lil’ Brother”. The dog is a lot of work, the fish,...
Jul 16, 2018
Someone said to me, “I may have a smart phone, but it doesn’t make me smart!” That made me laugh but it also made me think about the fancy applications (apps) many of us have downloaded on our phones. What can we do with them? How can they make us smarter? It’s time...
Jun 12, 2018
Dehydration Summer is almost here and it will be hot! As we get older, we have to pay attention to fluid loss (better known as dehydration), particularly in the heat. While it makes sense to be aware of this in warm weather, dehydration can happen at any time of the...
May 17, 2018
Preserving your mental sharpness as you age is easier than you think. Keeping your brain active is simple and a fun way to fend off forgetfulness. Here are some tips for staying mentally sharp as we age. Control cholesterol and blood pressure. It is believed that...
Apr 19, 2018
People are often surprised when they learn that they are automatically enrolled as a member of At Home In Darien when they turn 60 and that membership is free! Being a member means you’re part of a group – and we think At Home in Darien is a very important and special...
Mar 19, 2018
Are you one of the over 55 million people in America enrolled in Medicare? You should know that starting next month, Medicare will be mailing out new cards. Your card will have a new and unique 11 digit number instead of your social security number. This will help...
Feb 15, 2018
Taxi Anyone? We’re excited to bring a Half-price Taxi Voucher Program to Darien! This new program will give Darien seniors and people with disabilities access to affordable on-demand transportation. But you’re probably wondering why we’ve added this service because...
Jan 17, 2018
Last week my family visited our neighbor on her 97th birthday – cupcakes with lighted candle in hand and singing as she answered the door! We had a lovely visit around her kitchen table, and when we got up to leave, we saw snow had started coming down. She...
Oct 4, 2017
Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease, not only for the affected, but also for the caregiver. As you may well know, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time,...
