Darien's Mather Center Offers Relaxation Program, Flu Shots

DARIEN, Conn. -- Anne Pelisson, supervisor of the adult day program at Waveny Care Center in Darien, will present a program Tuesday on using simple relaxation techniques to reduce stress.

Learn how yoga can help reduce your stress levels Tuesday at the Mather Center in Darien.
Photo Credit: *Melissa Heule*

Robert Berczuk

09/20/2015 3:00 p.m.

The program is at 12:30 p.m. at the Darien Senior Program at Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road.

Pelisson is nationally certified in yoga therapy and reiki. Relaxation techniques, regularly practiced, have been shown to strengthen the body’s immune system, help control blood pressure and improve the body’s ability to manage glucose, reduce stress and even diminish pain, according to a press release.

For more information, call 203-656-7490

The Mather Center also will dispense flu shots provided by the Darien Health Department from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday and Oct. 6. While flu is a mild illness for some people, for older people, especially those who have health problems like diabetes or heart disease, the flu can be very serious, even life-threatening. Medicare is accepted. The cost for those not using Medicare will be announced. Please bring your insurance card. For questions on what type of vaccine to receive, contact your health care provider.

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