Here are the resources categories in which you can find the programs and services that will help improve quality of life and wellbeing for your loved one. These services strive to help ensure that seniors in our communities stay healthy, safe and living their best life.
One of the main goals of all caregivers is keeping their loved one healthy, both mentally and physically. This section includes resources to do just that. Here you will find information about health services, home health care, hospice care, rehabilitation, geriatric care management, medical equipment, and assistive technology. You will also learn about senior wellness programs in your community.
One of the main challenges of caregivers is to find the resources they need to keep their loved ones healthy, safe and enjoying life in the home of their choice. This section includes programs and agencies in Connecticut that assist families, and links to support services such as live-in companions, home health care and financial support for aging in place.
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 find out what housing will best fit the needs of your loved one. This section includes options such as Assisted Living, Congregate Housing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Nursing Homes and other options.
These programs and support services help to improve quality of life and wellbeing for seniors and their caregivers. This section includes services such as in home support, Alzheimer’s support, Veterans services, LGBT support, caregiver support, home rehabilitation and counseling services.
There are many programs in our communities that will help you to make sure that your loved one is getting proper food and nutrition to stay healthy and vital. From local Senior Cafés, where seniors can dine with peers in their community to programs that deliver nutritious meals to the homebound, to financial assistance, this section outlines the food programs available in Connecticut.
There are many transportation programs that will help your loved one stay mobile and get around in their community. Assisting our seniors so they are able to get out and about, whether to doctor’s appointment or to socialize at the local Senior Center. In this section, you will find resources for wheelchair transportation, as well as ride programs, local transportation services and mature driver training.
Keeping our seniors safe and protected at home and in their community is of utmost importance. This section includes many resources for staying safe and secure, such as emergency medical alert and personal response systems, identification devices, consumer protection and emergency utilities assistance.
This 50-page Family Caregiver Guide brought to you by the Western CT Area Agency on Aging contains local information and resources for caregivers.
This guide includes programs to support family caregivers, education and training opportunities, respite programs, and helpful websites just for you. The resources will help you manage your caregiving role and help you to take better care for yourself.
This guide from AARP focuses on services and supports available in Connecticut, as well as national resources.
This Family Care Navigator will guide you through finding the resources you need as a caregiver in the state of Connecticut.
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.
The Goldstone Caregiver Center at Danbury Hospital provides support to caregivers through educational programs, end-of-life support, support groups, and more. View their upcoming programs happening this month.
Every November, the Caregiver Action Network celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country.
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