AARP Connecticut
Capitol Place
21 Oak Street, Suite 104, Hartford, CT 06106-8003
Phone: (860) 240-7544 • Fax: (860) 249-7707
Web site: http://www.aarp.org/states/ct/
Highlights the activities of the Connecticut office of AARP, a national organization, providing benefits, advocacy and information on aging for people age 50 and over.
Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter
Main Office:
279 New Britain Road, Kensington, CT 06037
Phone: (866) 3MEMORY • Fax: (860) 828-2417
Web site: http://www.alzct.org
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through comprehensive educational programs, compassionate services, access to resources and support for research.
Caring Families Coalition
190 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 297-5197 • Fax: (860) 297-5190
Web site: http://www.caringfamilies.org
Dedicated to improving the health care system so that it works better for all persons who need health care. It also provides an opportunity for consumers to influence and change public policies.
Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.
P.O. Box 350, Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone: CT only (860) 456-7790; (800) 262-4414
Fax: (860) 456-2614
Web site: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org
A nonprofit organization that provides education, advocacy and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain necessary health care. Focuses on the needs of people who are Medicare beneficiaries, have chronic conditions and are in need of long-term care.
CHOICES Program
Statewide Toll-free Phone Number: 1-800-994-9422
Web site: http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/choices.htm
Provides information to persons age 60 and older and persons with disabilities. Also health insurance assistance, outreach information, referral counseling and eligibility screening. It produces three Guides: “Original Medicare and Supplemental Options,”“Medicare Managed Care (HMO) Choices” and “Prescription Drug Assistance.”
Connecticut Association of Not-for-Profit Providers for the Aging
300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 237-4556 • Fax: (203) 237-4908
Web site: http://www.canpfa.org
Represents over 150 not-for-profit providers of long-term care. Promotes leadership, advocacy and education for its provider groups. This site also serves as the home page for the CT Association of Adult Day Centers and the CT Coalition to Improve End-of-Life Care.
Connecticut Coalition on Aging
P.O. Box 398, Cheshire, CT 06410-0398
Web site: http://www.coalitionagingct.org
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for all elders, especially those most vulnerable. This purpose is accomplished through education, communication and advocacy.
Connecticut Commission on Aging
210 Capitol Avenue, #509, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 240-5200 • Fax: (860) 240-5204
E-mail: coa@cga.ct.gov • http://www.cga.ct.gov/coa
Advocates on behalf of elderly persons in Connecticut by regularly monitoring their status, assessing the impact of current and proposed initiatives, conducting activities that promote the interests of these individuals and reporting to the governor and the legislature.
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Phone: (860) 424-518l; (800) 445 5394
Offers home and community-based services as an alternative to institutional placement. Program is available to Connecticut residents aged 65 and older who qualify financially and functionally. For information about the CT Home Care Program for Elders financial eligibility criteria, or to inquire about the status of an application, please call the financial liaison team at: (860) 424-4904, Option #5.
ConnPACE
Phone: CT only (860) 832-9265; (800) 423-5026
Web site: http://www.ConnPace.com
CT Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract to the Elderly and Disabled is a program that helps people pay for their prescription drugs. This site features information concerning eligibility requirements, benefits and how to apply.
Elderly Nutrition Programs
These serve individuals 60 years of age and over and their spouses nutritionally balanced meals. Meals are delivered to homebound or otherwise isolated older persons. Local programs:
Family Services of Woodfield
475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Phone: (203) 368-4291 x 313
Salvation Army
1115 Main Street, Room 508,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 367-0605
TEAM Project Manna
30 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Phone: (203) 736-5420
Medi$ave Program
Phone: (800) 994-9422 Web site:
http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/medi$ave.htm
Designed to inform and educate consumers about the importance of reading their health care statements to prevent errors in the Medicare and Medicaid systems.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Web site: http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/RSVP.htm
Provides opportunities to persons 55 years of age and older to participate in their communities by sharing their knowledge and skills through meaningful volunteer experiences. Local offices:
Bridgeport
RSVP, Eastern Fairfield County
263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 576-8048 • Fax: (203) 576-8330
West Haven
RSVP, South Central CT
201 Noble Street, West Haven, CT 06516
Phone: (203) 933-6180 • Fax: (203) 933-7078
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Web site: http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/OWP.htm
Offers employment and training opportunities to older persons wishing to remain in the work force. The program attempts to match the older workers' interests and abilities with a position in a community services agency. To qualify, the individual must be 55 years of age or over and have an income not exceeding 125% of the poverty level. Local offices:
Senior Citizen Manpower Program
263 Golden Hill Street , Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 576-7520
E-mail: CerveL0@ci.bridgeport.ct.us
Agency on Aging of South Central CT
One Long Wharf Drive New Haven, CT 0651
Phone: (203) 785-8533
E-mail: rwebb@agencyonaging-scc.org
Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging
2 Hartford Sq., Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-724-6443
Web site: http://www.ctagenciesonaging.org
Comprises five Area Agencies on Aging—private, not-for-profit corporations with mission of providing leadership and resources to meet needs of the rapidly growing older adult population and to improve quality of life and independence of older people. Area Agencies advocate for needs of seniors, fund services through Older Americans Act and administer the following programs, among others: CHOICES Program, Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, Connecticut activities of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Statewide Respite Care Program.
Residents of Bridgeport, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull are covered by:
Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging
10 Middle St., Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-333-9288 • Fax: 203-696-3866
Web site: http://www.swcaa.org
Residents of Milford and Shelton are covered by:
Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut
One Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203-786-8533 • Fax: 203-785-8873
Web site: http://www.agencyonaging-scc.org
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