VERNON — The family of Eleanor “Cookie” Allen has established the Cookie Allen Fund in her memory for the purpose of helping older adults residing in Vernon.
Allen was born at home on the family farm in 1945, and died on Dec. 31, 2014. A lifelong resident of Vernon, in her later years she was very active in helping local seniors. She often acted as an advocate and she drove the Senior Town Van.
The Cookie Allen Fund will be administered by Senior Solutions (formerly the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont).
The Senior HelpLine at Senior Solutions serves elders throughout Windham and Windsor County by providing information and assistance to enable independence and dignity. Services are provided in collaboration with other agencies to prevent duplication and ensure coordination.
Vernon residents aged 60 and up who might benefit from assistance should contact the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119. Family members and caregivers are also encouraged to call on behalf of seniors.
Senior Solutions offers several types of assistance, including transportation, assistive devices, home modifications for accessibility and safety, and other needs of daily living.