When you plan ahead for your future you will face many questions. Will you be able to stay living in the home you love? How can you get the care you need as you grow older? What types of financial resources and benefits can you receive if you need help making ends meet? It is always best to prepare in advance. This section contains tools and resources to help you plan ahead for long term care, housing and other services you may need in the future.
Staying healthy, safe and enjoying life in the home of your choice is one of the most important aspects to growing older. This section includes programs and agencies in Connecticut that can assist you in growing older in the home of your choice. You will find links to support services such as live-in companions, home health care and financial support for “aging in place”.
Understanding the many health insurance programs and other benefits that are available to seniors can be challenging. In this section, you will learn about programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance and veteran’s benefits and get direction to determine if you are eligible for benefits for the services you need.
You may be weighing your options for the best type of housing that will fit your needs well into the future. There are many different types of housing available for seniors in our area and this section includes information about your options, such as Assisted Living, Congregate Housing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Independent Living Communities and other types of housing.
The financial and legal aspects of long-term 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 credit programs that will help you plan for the future.
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.
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.
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program helps Connecticut residents pay their heating bills during winter months from November through April. Learn more about the program and see if you are eligible for heating assistance.
Bad backs, stiff necks, broken bones, heart problems and frostbite are common snow-shoveling health hazards. Whether you are digging out after a big storm or clearing a pathway for safe passage, there are precautions you can take to prevent injury.
The holiday season means extra visits with family and friends, creating fun memories, and sharing traditions – but make sure you take safety precautions when it comes to your medication. View the ways to safeguard your prescription drugs this holiday season.
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