He was disappointed that the Laconia Senior Center’s gatherings will shrink or temporarily disappear. Who knows how long temporary is?” said Richard Bellargeon, 52, of Laconia, who has volunteered at the center since November. As information changes, the community action program is focused on making sure participating elders continue to have wellness checks and the meals they depend on – including through Meals on Wheels and senior centers. It changes seemingly hour by hour,” said Alain Bernard, assistant vice president for health care services at New Hampshire Catholic Charities, which operates St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and skilled nursing facilities statewide. Ginger Ryan, 85, of Lakeport, a retired nurse who frequents the senior center, says there’s a tendency among many to misinterpret warnings.

Source: Daily Sun March 17, 2020 23:03 UTC