Planning for the care of a loved one can be a daunting task, especially when making decisions while facing an immediate and challenging situation such as the onset of illness. It is always best to prepare in advance. This section contains tools and resources to help you plan ahead as a family to provide long term care and services for your loved one.
Having your loved one be able to live with dignity in their own home is a goal for many families. This section will help you find the planning tools and resources to keep loved ones healthy, safe and enjoying life in the home of their choice. Included are programs and agencies that support aging in place, links to in-home services such as live-in companions and home health care and information about financial assistance.
Understanding the many health insurance programs and other benefits that are available to seniors can be challenging for caregivers and families. In this section, you will learn about programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance and veteran’s benefits and get direction to determine if your loved one is eligible for benefits.
There are many different types of housing available for seniors in our area and decisions are made based on the level of care needed and financial circumstances. This section will help you plan for the best housing options that fit the needs and wishes of your loved one. This section includes information about as Assisted Living, Congregate Housing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Nursing Homes and alternative housing options.
It is important for families and caregivers to plan for the long term care of a loved one and the financial and legal aspects of care are critical to your planning process. In this section, you will find resources to help you with benefits assistance, financial assistance programs, elder law, tax assistance and tax rebate and credit programs.
Prepare to Care: A Resource Guide for Families was developed by AARP to help caregivers guide family conversations to plan for caring for a loved one.
This tool from the National Council on Aging helps you find benefits that you may qualify for. Just answer a few questions and you will receive a customized report listing benefits you may qualify for and how to apply.
Family Caregiver Alliance’s National Center on Caregiving has created this overview of services, programs and resources that will help you plan for the future.
This guide from AARP provides resources for helping families plan for LGBT-friendly care.
Every town in Connecticut has a Municipal Agent who assists the elderly by providing information and referral services, distributing information, assisting them in learning about community resources, and helping them apply for benefits.
The My Place CT website has guidance for preparing for your future health care needs before the need for medical or personal care is critical.
WCAAA offers support, information and services in advocacy, care management, counseling, and benefits. They also administer programs such as CHOICES that provides health insurance counseling, the Statewide Respite Care Program and the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Caregivers take on an important role in the lives of their loved ones, and while caregiving can be incredibly rewarding it can also be a physical, emotional, and financial challenge. Take a look at the free programs offered to all by Goldstone Caregiver Center.
Caring for older relatives can be a challenging and demanding task for caregivers. In order to make the tasks of caregiving feel more manageable, take a look at the key steps to take in creating a caregiving plan to ensure the experience of caregiving is a positive one.
Caregivers often have to balance the difficult task of keeping their loved ones healthy and safe from physical harm while still giving them space for independence. Take a look at some tips for balancing a loved one’s safety and dignity!
With 1 in 5 American adults taking on the role of family caregiver, it is important to explore best practices and resources available that can help take the stress off caregivers while still providing quality care for aging adults.
Find resources for seniors within these categories.
PLANNING GUIDES
FAQS & GLOSSARY
CAREGIVING ARTICLES
