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Guilford Senior Center 32 Church st, guilford 06437 203-453-8086

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & MODIfICaTIONS CT Housing Investment Fund Inc 121 tremont st, Hartford 06105 860-233-5165

Henry Showah Construction

(ad on page 35) 2929 Fairfield ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-257-8089

Janice von Beren Senior Center 40 peck Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2100 ext 124

Lawler & Sons

Naugatuck Senior Center 300 meadow st, naugatuck 06770 203-720-7069

Town of Fairfield Community and Economic Development 611 old post Rd (old town Hall) Fairfield 06824 203-256-3120

Newtown Loan Closet 45 main st, newtown 06470 203-270-4377

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Southbury Senior Center 561 main st s, southbury 06488 203-262-0651

Henry Showah Construction

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HOME MEDICal EQUIPMENT lOaN ClOSETS Access Independence of Fairfield County 80 Ferry Blvd, stratford 06615 203-378-6977

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Home Safety & Maintenance Assessments New Construction Remodeling Product Selections

Bridgeport Hospital 267 grant st, Bridgeport 06610 203-384-3000

Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 nichols Rd, wolcott 06716 203-879-8133

St Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 main st, Bridgeport 06606 203-576-6000

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Always Best Care seniors services

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203-488-7544

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ComForCare of Lower Fairfield County

203-705-0220

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Comfort Keepers greenwich

162 203-629-5029

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CompassCare, LLC

855-535-2500 F NH

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203-433-4325 F NH

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203-661-1834

203-690-1963 F NH

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Seymour Senior, Center 20 pine st, seymour 06483 203-888-2507

HOME MaINTENaNCE & HaNDyMaN SERVICES

Home Medical Loan Closet – Mather Center 2 Renshaw Rd, darien 00680 203-656-7328

Lawler & Sons LLC is a company with 28 years of experience and knowledge to evaluate homes and make recommendations that will allow people to age in place.

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AAA Nursing Care

203-377-2220

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All About You Home Care Services East Haven

203-469-3831

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All About You Home Care Services Naugatuck

203-720-9383

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Amedisys Home Health Care

203-327-2680

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Amedisys Home Health of Danbury

203-730-9035

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Amedisys Home Health of Shelton

203-929-4155

Bayada Home Health Care

203-854-5100

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203-792-0864

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Danielcare

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This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Skilled Home Healthcare; the second contains Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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203-743-2508

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Reynolds Ridge, 25 Reynolds Ridge Rd, Bethel 06801

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branford John B. Sliney House, 21 Rice Ter, Branford 06405

203-481-5632

bridgeport Augustana Homes – Bridgeport, 525 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 06610

203-366-4333

Barnum House, 140 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604

203-384-0243

Bishop Curtis Homes, 264 Union Ave, Bridgeport 06607

203-335-8442

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203-579-7697

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203-367-0808

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Grant Street Senior Apts, 430 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610

203-384-9984

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Hall Commons, 55 George E. Pipkins Way, Bridgeport 06608

203-338-0615

Laurelwood Place Apts, 585 Norman St, Bridgeport 06605

203-579-0577

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Park City - The Eleanor Senior Apts, 695 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

203-332-7000

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203-374-7868

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First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

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Bishop Curtis – Jewett, 238 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport 06606 Bridgeport Elderly Apts, 2400 North Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

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How To Use This Guide Letter from the Publisher / Contact Information Healthcare Checklist Advertiser Index

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES Accupuncture Adult Day Care Programs Advocacy for Senior/Patients Aging In Place Home Modifications Annuity Specialists Aquatic Classes & Therapy Area Agencies on Aging Assessments Bathroom Conversions Care Management Caregiver Support Services Conservatorship Consumer Affairs Continuing Education Counseling County Health Department Dental Resources Disability Services Downsizing Drivers License Offices & Information Elder Abuse Prevention Elder Law Emergency Response Systems Employment Opportunities & Resources Energy Resources & Weatherization Estate Clean Out Estate Planning Financial Assistance Financial Services Fitness & Wellness Programs

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Food Resources Funeral, Cremation & Mortuary Services Geriatric Assessment Centers Grocery Shopping Assistance Guardianship/Conservatorship Health Insurance Hearing Audiologists / Hearing Aids Hearing / Deaf Products Hearing Resources Home Improvements & Modifications Home Safety & Wellness Home Medical Equipment & Loan Closets Home Safety & Wellness Hospitals House Cleaning Services Housing Placement & Resource Specialists Infusion Services Legal Services Local / No Fee Libraries Life Insurance Lift Chairs Long Term Care Insurance Medicare/Medicaid Information Medicare Advantage Plans Medication Management

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Mental Health & Counseling Move Management Personalized Visitations Pharmacies Physicians Probate Ramps Real Estate Services Rehabilitation Services Respite Care Roll In Showers Senior Activities & Entertainment Senior Centers Senior Health Clinics Senior Organizations & Services Social Security Social Services Stair Lifts Substance Abuse Programs Support Groups & Services Tax Information / Property Tax Relief Transportation Travel Services Trust Management Veteran Services Vision Resources Volunteer Opportunities

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HOME HEALTH, NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE 71 72-74 72-89 90-91 92-95 92-97 97, 100, 160 98-99

Non-Medical Home Care Definitions Non-Medical Home Care Comparison Grid Non-Medical Home Care Agencies Home Health Care Definitions Home Health Care Comparison Grid Home Health Care Agencies Hospice Care Definitions Hospice Care Comparison Grid Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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67 VA Benefits for Seniors Who Served

Senior Housing Definitions Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid Assisted Living Communities Memory Care Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid Skilled Nursing Facilities

FEATURE ARTICLES A Talk of a Lifetime Activities Bring Pleasure to Individuals with Alzheimer’s Catch Yourself: Fall Prevention Do You Have a Hearing Loss? Helping Your Family Understand Dementia How To Choose The Right Home Care Company How To Talk to Your Aging Parents When They Need Assistance

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Medicare 2015 "In a Nutshell" Preventing Hospital Readmissions: The Bottom Line of Post Acute Care Professional Organizers Helping Seniors and Families Reflections of Happiness Relay Connecticut's Captioned Telephone Service The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Trend Watch: Aging In Place VA Benefits for Seniors Who Served What Is The Difference Between Home Health Care and Home Care Services? What Should You Look for in an Adult Community?

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UB Clinics 60 LaFayette St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-4349

ADULT DAY CARE BRANFORD Orchard House 421 Shore Dr, Branford 06405 203-481-7110

BRIDGEPORT Park City Adult Day Care 55A Chapel St, Bridgeport 06604 203-335-1001

DANBURY Almost Home Adult Day Care 52 Federal Rd, Danbury 06810 203-743-6456

FAIRFIELD

Grasmere by the Sea / Jewish Senior Services

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 1 Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-365-6470 GREENWICH

River House Adult Day Center (ad on page 11)

125 River Rd Ext, Cos Cob 06807 203-622-0079

HAMDEN Clelian Adult Day Center 261 Benham St, Hamden 06514 203-288-4151

Lina Adult Day Care 119 Sanford St, Hamden 06514 203-230-1180 Partnerships Ctr for Adult Day Care 3 Industrial Cir, Hamden 06517 203-248-8854

MADISON Strong House Adult Day Care 560 Durham Rd, Madison 06443 203-245-0436 MILFORD Milford Senior Citizen Center 9 Jepson Dr, Milford 06460 203- 877-5131

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NEW CANAAN Adult Day Program at Waveny 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5200 NEW HAVEN Goodwin-Levine Adult Day Center 169 Davenport Ave, New Haven 06519 203-789-1650 Mary Wade Day Center 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222 NORWALK ElderHouse 7 Lewis St, Norwalk 06851 203-847-1998 STAMFORD Senior Neighborhood Adult Svcs (Catholic Charities) 18 Quintard Ter, Stamford 06902 203-324-2404 Continued on page 11 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Keeping Their Aging Parents Or Family Today, more adult children are Members At Home keeping their aging parents or family members at home. This can be an especially difficult and costly task if their loved one is impaired with a physical or mental illness. Adult day care is a perfect solution and a win for both parties.

What is Adult Day Care? Adult Day Care is a supportive environment for older adults who can no longer be independent in the community or are socially isolated. These centers offer mentally and physically stimulating activities. They give participants the opportunity to socialize with peers, as well as receive nutritionally sound meals. As participants enjoy their day and receive various services, the caregiver is able to get much needed respite time to take care of personal needs such as work or relaxation. Many adult day cares operate on a sliding scale which can also prove to be a more cost effective option for the caregiver. There are two types of facilities: the social model, which primarily focuses on social interaction, and the medical model which generally requires a physician’s assessment before someone is admitted to the program. The medical model has registered nurse on duty who can monitor health issues, keep track of vital signs and administer medications. What are the benefits of attending Adult Day Care? Adult Day Care can provide: n a safe, friendly environment during the day

socialization and added structure to daily life n physical, as well as mentally stimulating activities n a nutritional lunch and snack n assistance with eating, taking medication, toileting etc. n health monitoring, podiatry care , as well as, hairdressing services n transportation to and from the facility n a sense of independence and lots of fun How does Adult Day Care benefit the caregiver? Adult Day Care can: n give caregivers respite time to destress or to focus on their family or career n offer caregivers peace of mind knowing that the care recipient is in a safe, stimulating environment n provide one on one counseling or facilitate support groups n offer referrals to a variety of community resources n link caregivers to one another, creating a network of support n help improve caregivers’ sleeping habits by giving their loved one a full day of activities An Adult Day Care Center can improve the quality of life for both the older adult and the caregiver. n

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jane Kramer, LCSW, Director of Social Services of River House Adult Day Center. She can be reached at 203-622-0079. See ad on page 11.

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ADULT DAY CARE

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Baldwin Center 1000 W Broad St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4055 Remesa Adult Day (Spanish speaking) 720 Barnum Ave Cut-Off, Stratford 06614 203-380-1228 Sunset Shores 720 Barnum Ave Cut-Off, Stratford 06614 203-380-1228

TRUMBULL St. Joseph’s Adult Day Care 6448 Main St, Trumbull 06611 203-268-6204

Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 203- 265-7753

WATERBURY Abbott Terrace Adult Day Care 44 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702 203- 755-4870

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ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS / PATIENTS Family Centers 40 Arch St, Greenwich 06830 203-869-4848

Jewish Senior Services

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1240

Leslie Alin-Tewes –

Aging & Disability Care Manager & Advocate 203-826-9206

Guiding Seniors & Families • Aging Resources • Medicare & Medicaid • Caregiver Support

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AOASCC.org Phone: (203) 785-8533

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Wonderful FREE resources to help you navigate options for continued independent living

CareNetworkLink.org Phone: (203) 495-1655

Certified Aging In Place Specialist

Most seniors want to remain in their own homes, and we want to help them to do just that!

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Lawler & Sons LLC is a company with 28 years of experience and knowledge to evaluate homes and make recommendations that will allow people to age in place.

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AGING IN PLACE HOME MODIFICATIONS

Lawler & Sons

Valley YMCA 12 State St, Ansonia 06401 203-736-9622 YMCA of Greenwich 50 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-869-1630 ext 306

(ad on page 13) 203-985-8121

ANNUITY SPECIALISTS

Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 50) 203-567-7864

AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY Darien YMCA 2420 Post Rd, Darien 06820 203-655-8228 Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior Center 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-7993 JCC of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 00655 203-387-2522

YWCA Greenwich 259 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-869-6501

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Agency on Aging South Central CT

(ad on page 13) 1 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven 06511 203-785-8873

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

(ad on page 12) 10 Middle St, Bridgeport 06604 203-333-9288 Western CT Area Agency on Aging 84 Progress Ln, Waterbury 06705 203-757-5449

Regional YMCA of Western CT – Greenknoll Branch 2 Huckleberry Ln, Brookfield 06804 203-740-9289

The CheCk In ServICe “An Ounce of Prevention...” For 15 minutes a visit, and as little as $50/month for 4 visits,your independent living loved one receives: • Safety and Hazard Checks • Client Well Being Checks • Food and Medicine Checks • Appropriate Referrals Help prevent hoarding, falling, and neglect with a quick visit from us. We can be there when you can’t!

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The Check In Service (ad on page 14) 888-203-6905

Leslie Alin-Tewes –

Aging & Disability Care Manager & Advocate 203-826-9206

BATHROOM CONVERSIONS

Lawler & Sons

(ad on page 13) 203-985-8121

CARE MANAGEMENT Care Management Associates – A Division of CT Cmnty Care Inc 43 Enterprise Dr, Bristol 06010 860-314-2933 Catholic Charities 238 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-416-1503 Danbury Social Services 342 Main St, Danbury 06810 203-207-8950 Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 Jewish Family Services 325 Reef Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-366-5438

Jewish Senior Services – Institute on Aging

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1240

Leslie Alin-Tewes – Aging & Disability Care Manager & Advocate 203-826-9206

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association

(ad Inside Front Cover, 87) 90 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield 06877 203-438-5555

Stratford VNA

(ad on page 96) 88 Ryders Ln, Stratford 06614 203-375-5871 CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES

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Jewish Senior Services

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1240

asonicare Caregiver M Support Groups (ad on page 129) 888-679-9997

CONSERVATORSHIP

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney (ad on pages 24) 191 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-221-2782 CONSUMER AFFAIRS Dept of Consumer Protection 165 Capitol Ave, Hartford 06106 860-713-6100 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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The 10 Warning Signs Memory loss that disrupts daily of Alzheimer’s life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.

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Memory loss that disrupts daily life Challenges in planning or solving problems ifficulty completing familiar D tasks at home, at work or at leisure

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New problems with words in speaking or writing

Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps Decreased or poor judgment

Withdrawal from work or social activities Changes in mood and personality

If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself or someone you know, don’t ignore

them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. With early detection, you can: Get the maximum benefit from available treatments – You can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer. You may also increase your chances of participating in clinical drug trials that help advance research. In America there are 5.3 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease and 73,000 of those live in Connecticut. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death and of the top ten there is no prevention, treatment or cure. The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter provides support and education for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their family, friends and co-workers. There are community based, professional and online educational courses, the 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900, care consultations and support groups. For more information contact us at 800-272-2900 or alz.org/ct. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jennifer Walker, Vice President of Communications and Advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter and may be reached at 860-828-2828 or by email at jenwalker@alz.org.

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Join us in the fight to End Alzheimer’s

Class of 2015 Women’s Champions The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter serves the 73,000 people in Connecticut living with Alzheimer’s disease and the 177,000 caregivers who provide unpaid care for their friends and family. • • • • • •

24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 Care and Support Community, Professional and Online Education Advocacy Volunteerism Events and Fundraising

Fore more information contact the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter at 860-828-2828 or alz.org/ct

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Activities Bring Pleasure to It is very important to keep Individuals with those with Alzheimer’s active in hobbies and interests Alzheimer’s that gave them pleasure prior to their Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Those activities can help improve quality of life in several ways, such as: n Foster emotional connections with others n Encourage self-expression n Stir memories n Lessen anxiety and irritability that the Alzheimer’s diagnosis will bring n Make those afflicted with Alzheimer’s feel more involved with life Suggested Activities for Those with Alzheimer’s Below are 10 activities that you can do with your loved ones. At certain times of the day, some activities may work better than others. Please understand that the person’s level of interest or involvement in the activity may decrease as their Alzheimer’s progresses. n Use music to spark memories in people with Alzheimer’s. Sing songs, play their favorite music. Use live music, or CD’s. Radio stations with too many commercials cause confusion. n Do arts and crafts, painting or knitting. Keep projects and patterns simple. n Organize office or household items such as buttons according to color. Organize loose change according to denomination. This is extremely im-

portant for those who used to take pleasure in organizational tasks. n Clean around the house, sweep the patio, wipe the table, fold towels or try other household tasks that help the person feel a sense of accomplishment. n Tend to the garden. n Read the newspaper. n Look at books that they used to enjoy. n Engage them with family photos and videos. n Cook or bake simple recipes together. n Work on puzzles together. Be Supportive and Flexible in your Approach If your loved one resists the activity, then have them take a break. You can try again later, or ask them how the activity can be changed to make it more enjoyable for them. Remember to concentrate on the process of the activity and not the results. It does not matter if you never finish the project together. What matters is that your loved one enjoyed the time spent on it, and felt useful. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by MaryAnn Ciambriello, RB, BSN, owner of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, LLC; www.alzdementiacare.com. She can be reached at 203-520-0116 or Alzdementiacare@gmail.com. See ad on page 19.

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Providing At-Home Elder-Care Services, Specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

The Help at Home You Need The Compassion You Deserve Owned and Operated by MaryAnn Ciambriello, RN Our Caregivers Are Certified In Alzheimer’s and Dementia Licensed OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Bonded Meal Preparation Insured Light Houskeeping Errands Transportation Showering, Grooming, Dressing, Medication Reminders Live In Hospice Support RN on Call 24/7

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care llc

Serving Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester Counties Call Today To Discuss How We Can Help at Home

MaryAnn Ciambriello, RN, BSN

203-520-0116

Alzdementiacare@gmail.com www.alzdementiacare.com

Providing 5 Star Care at Reasonable Rates

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in our home and yours Jewish Senior Services provides care throughout Southern Connecticut. • Skilled Nursing • Rehabilitation • Home Care • Hospice • Day Services • Advocacy & Education • Long Term Care Protection

175 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, Connecticut 203-365-6400 • www.jseniors.org

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Fairfield Continuing Education 501 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield 06825 203-255-8376 Institute for Learning in Retirement 700 Prospect St, New Haven 06511 203-256-3166 Lifetime Learners Institute 188 Richards Ave (Norwalk Community College), Norwalk 06854 203-857-3330

COUNSELING Dept of Human Services 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3166 Fairfield Counseling Services 125 Penfield Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-255-5777 Fairfield Cnty Medical Association (helps find doctor) 12 Cambridge, Ste 100, Trumbull 06611 203-372-4543 Family Centers 40 Arch St, Greenwich 06830 203-869-4848 Griffin Hospital Outpatient Psychiatric Services 248 Seymour Ave, Derby 06418 203-732-7580 Jewish Family Svcs of Greenwich 1 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 06830 203-622-1881

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Connecticut 241 Main St, 5th Fl, Hartford 06106 800-215-3021 – F airfield 148 Beach Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-259-8396, Ext 30 St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Services 47 Long Lots Rd, Westport 06880 203-227-1251 The Kennedy Center 2440 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611 203-365-8522

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Fairfield County Health Dept 725 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3020 New Haven County Health Dept 54 Meadow St, New Haven 06519 203-946-6999

DENTAL RESOURCES BRIDGEPORT Albion Street Dental Clinic 46 Albion St, Bridgeport 06605 203-332-3500 Fones School of Dental Hygiene - UB Clinics 60 Lafayette St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-4220 Optimus Dental Clinic 982 E Main St, Bridgeport 06608 203-696-3270 Southwest Community Health Center 361 Bird St, Bridgeport 06605 203-330-6000 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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DENTAL RESOURCES continued DERBY Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5460

MERIDEN Dental Staffing Resources 145 Orchid Rd, Meriden 06450 203-440-3496

NORWALK Norwalk Hospital Dental Clinic 11 Maple St, Norwalk 06850 203-852-2146

STAMFORD Dental Care of Stamford – Community Health Center 141 Franklin St, Stamford 06901 203-969-0802 Optimus Dental Clinic 1351 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06905 203-621-3700

Disability Resource Network 1720 Capitol Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-212-3330 Family Service – Woodfield Svcs for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 475 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 06605 888-676-8554 Office of Person with Disabilities 752 E Main St, Rm 180, Bridgeport 06608 203-576-8301

HARTFORD Adult Svcs Bureau of Assistance Programs DSS 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860-424-5250 Connecticut Association of Centers for Independent Living (CACIL) 151 New Park Ave, Hartford 06106 860-656-0430 CT Dept of Developmental Svcs 460 Capitol Ave, Hartford 06106 860-418-6000

STRATFORD

National MS Society, CT Chapter 659 Tower Ave, 1st Fl, Hartford 06112 860-913-2550

Optimus Dental Clinic 727 Honeyspot Rd, Stratford 06615 203-380-5283

Office of Protections & Advocacy 60B Weston St, Hartford 06120 860-297-4300

DISABILITY SERVICES BRIDGEPORT Bureau of Rehabilitative Services 1057 Broad St, Bridgeport 06604 203-551-5500

NORTH HAVEN Muscular Dystrophy Association 127 Washington Ave, North Haven 06473 203-248-6500

STAMFORD Bureau of Rehabilitative Services 1642 Bedford St, Stamford 06905 203-251-9430

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Access Independence 80 Ferry Blvd, Stratford 06615 203-378-6977

TRUMBULL Kennedy Center Inc 2440 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611 203-365-8522

WALLINGFORD National Spinal Cord Injury Association of Connecticut Gaylord Farms Rd, Wallingford 06492 203-284-2910

WINDSOR Board of Education & Services for the Blind 184 Windsor Ave, Windsor 06095 860-602-4000 Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut 200 Day Hill Rd, Windsor 06095 800-278-8242

DOWNSIZING

Living Organized (ad on page 49) 203-451-7880

DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES & INFORMATION Bridgeport 95 Sylvan Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-579-6015 Danbury 2 Lee Mac Ave, Danbury 06810 203-797-2794

Hamden 1985 State St, Hamden 06517 800-842-8222 Norwalk 540 Main Ave, Norwalk 06851 203-840-1993 Waterbury 2210 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury 06704 800-842-8222

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION ANSONIA CHERISH Elder Shelter Program Statewide 24 Hr Domestic Violence Hotline 435 E Main St, Ansonia 06401 888-774-2900

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BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Office (State of Connecticut Office) 1057 Broad St, Bridgeport 06604 203-551-2701 Center for Women & Families of Eastern CT 753 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-334-6154 DANBURY Danbury Social Services 342 Main St, Danbury 06810 203-207-8950 FAIRFIELD

enter for Elder Abuse C Prevention Helpline

(Jewish Sr Svcs Emergency Sheltering, Legal Assistance) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1097

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HARTFORD State of CT – Office of Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities 60B Weston St, Hartford 06120 860-297-4300

STAMFORD Stamford Dept of Social Services 1642 Bedford St, Stamford 06905 203-251-9392

ELDER LAW

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney (ad on page 24) 191 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-221-2782 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Are You Okay (Fairfield Police) 100 Reef Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-254-4800

Elder Law Advocating quality care by leading the way through the Medicaid, Medicare maze. – Special Needs Trusts – Asset Preservation – Guardian & Conservatorships – Probate Matters

203-221-2782

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES Fairfield Library (Career Workshops) 1080 Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3155 Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 Maturity Works, Career Resources 350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-953-3247 Utilize Senior Energy (no fee, employment referrals) 299 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-629-8032

ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD) Inc (serving Bridgeport, Easton, Trumbull, Stratford) 1070 Park Ave CTE Inc (serving Greenwich & Stamford) 34 Woodland Pl, Stamford 06921 203-352-4846 TEAM Inc 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5420 x225

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Paying for Long Term Care Costs • VA Benefits for Senior Veterans & Spouses (Aid and Attendance Program) – Free Eligibility Analysis – Free Application Completion and Processing • Have the IRS Pay for Your Care HARVEY Preserving Your Assets & Creating Financial Security WEINSTEIN • Providing Lifetime Retirement Income CFP MBA • Protecting Assets & Medicaid Counseling • Investment Advice Contact Us for a FREE Consultation

(860) 778-8168

Our Approach: We analyze your current situation, discuss opportunities, identify challenges, and develop specific steps to reach your goals. Harvey uses his training as an accountant and his 30 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner. Harvey Weinstein CFP MBA 209 Boston Post Rd, Milford CT 06460 harvey@iwealthcoaching.com

Integrated Wealth Coaching 860-778-8168 www.iwealthcoaching.com

Living Organized

Fuel Assistance ABCD, Inc 1070 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-366-8241

ESTATE PLANNING

Home Owners Tax Relief – Renters Rebate Assessors 611 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3110

ESTATE CLEAN OUT (ad on page 49) 203-451-7880

Jonathan P. Dilley Attorney at Law 1 Eliot Pl, Fairfield 06824 203-659-4599

Silver Source 2009 Summer St, Stamford 06905 203-324-6584

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney 191 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-221-2782

State Administered General Assistance (SAGA) (cash and medical) 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860-424-5250

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Energy Assistance (financial aid for home heating) 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 06820 203-656-7490

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Financial Strategies to Pay for Long Term Care Costs and Preserve Your Assets

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Unemployment Compensation – CT Department of Labor 200 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield 06109 860-263-6000 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Integrated Wealth Coaching LLC (ad on page 25) 209 Boston Post Rd, Milford 06460 860-778-8168

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8100

FOOD RESOURCES TEAM Inc Meals on Wheels (Valley Residents, M-F) 203-736-5420 x225

ANSONIA Doyle Senior Ctr – Sr Cmnty Cafe (M, W, F 11:30 am) 153 Main St, Ansonia 06401 203-736-1051

BRIDGEPORT

Guilford Senior Center 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086

Angel Food Ministries 1589 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport 06607 203-579-1579

Janice von Beren Senior Center 40 Peck Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2100 ext 124

CW Resources – Trumbull, Bridgeport, Easton, Monroe, Southport, Stratford, Fairfield 215 Warren St, Bridgeport 06604 203-332-3264

Jewish Community Center 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900

Jewish Senior Services

(ad on pages 17, 102) 1 Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-365-8454

Meriden Senior Center 22 W Main St, Meriden 06451 203-237-0066 Stamford Hospital Health & Fitness Institute – Tully Health Center 32 Stawberry Hill Court, Stamford 06902 203-276-4567 Waterbury Senior Center 1985 E Main St, Waterbury 06705 203-574-6746

Family Resource Center 680 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-330-8181 Family Services – Woodfield 475 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-368-5592 St. Ambrose Parish 1596 Boston Ave, Bridgeport 06610 203-333-1336 The Salvation Army 30 Elm St, Bridgeport 06604 203-334-0995 Thomas Merton House 43 Madison Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-367-9036

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Cheshire Community Food Pantry 51 Railroad Ave, Cheshire 06410 203-699-9226

Community Renewal Team 90 Retreat Ave, Hartford 06106 860-560-5632

Cheshire Senior Center 240 Maple Ave, Cheshire 06410 203-272-0047

DANBURY Danbury Senior Nutrition Services 54 Main St, Danbury 06810 203-743-5418

DERBY Derby Senior Ctr – Sr Cmnty Cafe (T, Th 11:45 am) 293 Main St, Derby 06418 203-736-1484

FAIRFIELD CT Food Bank 74 Linwood Ave, Fairfield 06824 203-256-1935 Operation Hope 636 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-292-5588

GREENWICH Meals-On-Wheels of Greenwich 89 Maple Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-869-1312 Neighbor to Neighbor 248 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-622-9208

HAMDEN Keefe Community Center 11 Pine St, Hamden 06514 203-562-5129

MERIDEN Meriden Senior Center 22 W Main St, Meriden 06451 203-237-0066

MONROE Monroe Social Services 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe 06468 203-452-3770

NAUGUTUCK

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

CHESHIRE

Naugatuck Senior Center 300 Meadow St, Naugutuck 06770 203-720-7069

NEW CANAAN Meals-On-Wheels of New Canaan PO Box 231, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5318

NORWALK Christian Community Action 98 S Main St, Norwalk 06854 203-939-1649 Manna House 4 Merritt St, Norwalk 06854 203-866-1057 Norwalk Meals on Wheels 11 Allen Rd, Norwalk 06850 203-847-3115 The Salvation Army 14 Byington Pl, Norwalk 06850 203-866-2125 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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FOOD RESOURCES continued OXFORD

JCC Stamford (join us for lunch) 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900

Oxford Senior Ctr – Sr Cmnty Cafe (2 times a month, 12:00 pm)) 10 Old Church Rd, Oxford 06478 203-881-5231

Jewish Family Svc (Kosher Food Pantry) 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161

PROSPECT

New Covenant House 198 Selleck St, Stamford 06902 203-964-8228

Prospect Senior Center 6 Center St, Prospect 06712 203-758-5300

SEYMOUR Rev. A. Callahan House – Sr Cmnty Cafe (M-F 12:00 pm) 32 Smith St, Seymour 06483 203-888-4579

SOUTHBURY Southbury Food Bank 88 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-721-0377 Southbury Senior Meals Nutrition 561 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-262-0651

STAMFORD Catholic Charities: Senior Nutrition Program (Latino and Russian meals available) 30 Myano Ln, Stamford 06902 203-324-6175 Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church 29 Grove St, Stamford 06901 203-348-8755 ext 14 Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County 461 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 06906 203-358-8898

Salvation Army of Stamford 198 Selleck St, Stamford 06902 203-359-2320 Zion Lutheran Church 29 Grove St, Stamford 06902 203-327-7751

STRATFORD Sterling House Community Center 2283 Main St, Stratford 06615 203-378-2606

TRUMBULL Trumbull Social Svcs Food Pantry 24 Priscilla Pl, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5198

WALLINGFORD Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 203-265-7753

WESTON Weston Social Svcs Food Pantry 24 School Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2663

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Gillespie Center Food Pantry 45 Jesup Rd, Westport 06880 203-226-1661 Westport Senior Center 21 Imperial Ave, Westport 06880 203-341-5097

WILTON Wilton Meals-On-Wheels 439 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897 203-762-0566

WOLCOTT Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8133

FUNERAL, CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES

Bosak Funeral Home

(ad on page 31) 453 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902 203-325-9300 GERIATRIC ASSESMENT CENTERS Bridgeport Hospital 95 Armory Rd, Stratford 06614 203-384-3388 Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5200 Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-863-4373

Jewish Senior Services – Institute on Aging

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1240 St Vincent’s Medical Center 762 Lindley St, Bridgeport 06606 203-576-5710

GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE Jewish Family Svcs of Greenwich 1 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 06830 203-622-1881

GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORSHIP

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

WESTPORT

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Faith Tabernacle Church 29 Grove St, Stamford 06901 203-348-8755 ext 14 Hartford Grandfamilies Housing Program 555 Windsor St, Hartford 06120 860-560-5772

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney (ad on page 24) 191 Post Rd West, Westport 06880 203-221-2782 HEALTH INSURANCE

Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 50) 203-561-7864

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A TALK OF A LIFETIME Dear Funeral Director: My husband and I are in our mid to late 70s and we’ve been thinking about putting money away for funeral services ahead of time. Thank God both of us are healthy, neither of us having serious health issues and we’re very independent, but we’d like to be certain that at the time of our passing everything is taken care of and that there is less for our children to worry about. Can you explain what our options are to do this? Thank you, Margaret B., Stamford, CT Dear Margaret, Today, more and more people are recognizing that planning a funeral in advance of need demonstrates their love and consideration toward family members. It’s a thoughtful decision that reduces the stress of indecision and uncertainty when a death occurs. They also may decide to pre-arrange their funerals because they are looking for the peace of mind that comes from knowing there will be adequate funds to cover the unavoidable expenses. Furthermore, pre-payment can provide real benefits when folks are applying for Medicaid in the U.S. The pre-arrangement process is simple and painless. It consists of a meeting with a director at the funeral home of your choice where you determine your funeral preferences based upon the available options. The funeral director will explain the various options available and help guide you through establishing your plans. Vital

information about you will be recorded and documentation will be gathered and organized to complete the required forms and paperwork. The next step, if applicable to your specific arrangements, you can select a casket, a burial vault, and any other ancillary merchandise associated with the services. Also, if you so wish, you can fund the services and merchandise selected ahead of time through our Cooperative Funeral Trust program. The cost would be a direct result of the choices made during the pre-arrangement meeting and the money put away can be the total amount quoted OR a portion towards the total that will then earn interest and roll over until a passing occurs. Pre-planning also offers consumers the opportunity to save money by locking in today’s pricing for future need. Once details have been finalized, your funeral director will prepare a pre-need agreement and fully itemized statement for your review and explain your choices for payment. These choices include prepayment, and, should you choose prepayment, he or she will prepare all of the necessary trust documents for you. It’s also very important to note that funeral pre-need contracts are owned by the individual and not the funeral home that writes them. This means that you are not committing yourself to use the funeral home where you made pre-arrangements. At the time of death, the pre-arrangements and money are transferrable and can be used by any funeral home in the country. If you and your husband would like to discuss this in more depth I would be happy to help.

ASK

Best regards, Lee Leonard W. Santora, LFD

THE DIRECTORS

Gerald R. Bosak, Jr. Owner & Funeral Director

Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation

Leonard W. Santora Funeral Director

HAVE A QUESTION? Call Us: 203-325-9300

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Having the talk of a lifetime can make the difference of a lifetime. Let us help you reacquaint with your loved ones. Finding a way to start talking with a loved one may be the most difficult part; however, we will help you find the way.

YOU MATTER

Deep down, most of us want to know that we, in some way, made a difference in this world.

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE OF A LIFETIME

Have that talk with anyone you hold dear — your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, a spouse. Your conversation can take place at any time — not just at the end of life.

MEANINGFUL MEMORIES

Call one of our directors and let us uncover the most meaningful moments in your life: • Your proudest achievement? • One piece of advice you will never forgot? • The most memorable summer you had growing up? • Your favorite teacher and what you learned?

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LIFE

THERE IS A LOT TO TALK ABOUT

LET’S START THE JOURNEY NOW CALL US TO DISCUSS PREPLANNING

453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 | 203-325-9300

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Relay Connecticut’s Captioned Relay Connecticut offers a capTelephone Service tioned telephone service for people with hearing loss called CapTel® through its equipment distribution program with Converse Communications Corporation.

This service allows individuals aren’t able to follow conversations with traditional or amplified telephones to hear and read simultaneously what their callers are saying. The captions appear on the phone’s display screen allowing people who have difficulty hearing to continue enjoying telephone access regardless of their hearing ability. CapTel phones are distributed for FREE to those who qualify and there are no income restrictions! To qualify you must meet the following criteria: n Full-time resident of Connecticut n Have a hearing loss n Be at least 8 years old (Parent consent is required for those under 18 years old) Relay Connecticut gives users the choice of which telephone model best suits their needs. Whether it be using only an analog telephone line connection, a high speed connection or an extra-large screen for easy reading, there is a CapTel model that fits the bill. Because it doesn’t really matter which phone you use, what matters is that you can understand every word of the conversation. Using Relay Connecticut gives you the confidence to enjoy calls again, knowing that the

captions will help you to catch every word. For more information, visit www. relayconnecticut.com/captel To apply for your own CapTel phone: n Email Michelle.Vicino@sprint. com or info@conversecommunications.com n Call 1-800-743-1219 or 1-800242-4974 TRADITIONAL TELEPHONES CapTel 840 / 840i For people who prefer the familiarity of a traditional telephone look and feel. Available for use with standard analog phone lines or with a high speed Internet connection (Wi-Fi compatible). LARGE VISUAL DISPLAY CapTel 880i Ideal for people with low vision or who have difficulty reading the standard captions sizes. CapTel 880i allows users to customize the font sizes, styles, and colors on an extremely large display. Requires high speed internet and a telephone line. (Wi-Fi compatible) *Available for purchase. FOR COMPUTERS AND TABLETS Sprint WebCapTel Service See captions of conversations using any computer or tablet. Visit www. sprintcaptel.com to learn more. *Computers and Tablets are not available through the EDP program.

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Free* Captioned Telephone (CapTel®) Service by Relay Connecticut enables individuals with hearing loss to read what their caller says, while they speak and listen on the telephone. n

24-hour service is offered at no cost to users*

Spanish Captioning is available for Spanish-to-Spanish calls - Hours are from 8 am to 12 midnight EST

CapTel 840:

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Are you tired of saying “What?” while on the phone? Try free Relay Connecticut Captioned Telephone Service

Built-in answering machine with captions n Large 7" screen with easy-to-read display n Volume control (up to 40dB)** and easy to adjust during a call n One touch button to reach customer service 24/7 n

CapTel users are responsible for their own long distance charges.

When not using captions, max amplification is capped at 15dB.

How to get a CapTel 840

To apply for a free CapTel 840 telephone

through the state Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), contact - www.conversecommunications.com - (800) 743-1219 (voice/TTY)

For more information:

- Michelle.Vicino@sprint.com - (860) 986-7234 (voicemail) - (860) 899-1097 (videophone) - relayconnecticut.com/howtogetcaptel

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS & MODIFICATIONS CT Housing Investment Fund Inc 121 Tremont St, Hartford 06105 860-233-5165

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Town of Fairfield Community and Economic Development 611 Old Post Rd (Old Town Hall) Fairfield 06824 203-256-3120

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSETS Access Independence of Fairfield County 80 Ferry Blvd, Stratford 06615 203-378-6977 Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8133 Guilford Senior Center 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086 Home Medical Loan Closet – Mather Center 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 00680 203-656-7328 Janice von Beren Senior Center 40 Peck Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2100 ext 124 Naugatuck Senior Center 300 Meadow St, Naugatuck 06770 203-720-7069 Newtown Loan Closet 45 Main St, Newtown 06470 203-270-4377 Seymour Senior, Center 20 Pine St, Seymour 06483 203-888-2507 Continued on page 38

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DO YOU HAVE A HEARING LOSS? Take this simple test to help find out. Do you... n Have difficulty understanding what is being said, unless you are directly facing the speaker? n Find yourself complaining that people are mumbling or slurring their words? n Continually ask people to repeat words or phrases, though they feel they’re speaking loud enough? n Prefer the TV or radio louder than others do? n Have difficulty understanding conversation within a group of people? n Avoid group meetings, social occasions, public facilities, or family gatherings where listening may be difficult? n Have trouble hearing at the movies, house of worship, concert halls, or at other public gatherings—especially where sound sources are at a distance? n Have ringing in the ears or other head noises (hissing, buzzing, crickets, etc.)? This may be caused by Tinnitus which often accompanies hearing loss. Submitted by Dr. Nancy Datino, AuD. (914) 588-8088

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Southbury Senior Center 561 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-262-0651

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The Check In Service (ad on page 13) 888-203-6905 HOSPITALS BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610 203-384-3000 St Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 06606 203-576-6000 DANBURY The Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810 203-739-7000 DERBY Griffin Hospital 130 Division St, Derby 06418 203-735-7421 GREENWICH Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-863-3000

MILFORD Milford Hospital 300 Seaside Ave, Milford 06460 203-876-4000 NEW HAVEN Yale-New Haven Hospital 20 York St, New Haven 06510 203-688-4242 NEW MILFORD New Milford Hospital 21 Elm St, New Milford 06776 800-585-7198 NORWALK The Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 06856 203-852-2000 STAMFORD The Stamford Hospital 30 Shelburne Rd, Stamford 06904 203-276-1000 WALLINGFORD Gaylord Hospital 50 Gaylord Farms Rd, Wallingford 06492 203-284-2800 WATERBURY Saint Mary’s Hospital 56 Franklin St, Waterbury 06706 203-709-6000 Waterbury Hospital 64 Robbins St, Waterbury 06721 203-573-6000

MERIDEN Midstate Medical Center 435 Lewis Ave, Meriden 06451 203-694-8200 38 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016

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Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 TEAM Inc Homemaking Program (Ansonia, Derby, Milford, Oxford, Orange, Shelton, Seymour & Woodbridge) 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5420 x225

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Leslie Alin-Tewes – Aging & Disability Care Manager & Advocate 203-826-9206 TEAM Inc 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5420 x225

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Estate Planning & Administration Residential & Commercial Real Estate Commercial Support & Litigation 1Eliot Place | Fairfield, CT 06824 | 203.659.4599 | www.dilleylaw.com LEGAL SERVICES LOCAL / NO FEE Better Business Bureau 94 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford 06492 203-269-2700 Center For Medicare Advocacy PO Box 350, Willimantic 06226 860-456-7790 Connecticut Fair Housing Center 221 Main St, 4th Fl, Hartford 06106 860-247-4400 Connecticut Statewide Legal Svcs – 2 11 State St, Bridgeport 06604 203-336-3851 – 2 0 Summer St, Stamford 06901 203-348-9216

Probate Court 725 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3041

LIBRARIES ANSONIA Ansonia Public Library 53 S Cliff St, Ansonia 06401 203-734-6275

BEACON FALLS Beacon Falls Public Library 10 Maple Ave, Beacon Falls 06403 860-729-1441

BETHANY

Fairfield County Lawyer Referral Service 1057 Broad St, Bridgeport 06604 203-335-4116

Clark Memorial Library 538 Amity Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2103

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BETHEL

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney

BRANFORD

1 Eliot Pl, Fairfield 06824 203-659-4599

(ad on page 24) 191 Post Rd West, Westport 06880 203-221-2782

Bethel Public Library 189 Greewood Ave, Bethel 06801 203-794-875

James Blackstone Memorial Library 758 Main St, Branford 06405 203-488-1441

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BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad St, Bridgeport 06801 203-576-7400 Newfield Library 1230 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport 06607 2035766-7832 Black Rock Branch Libray 2705 Fairfield Ave, Bridgport 06605 203-576-7025 North Branch Library 3455 Madison Ave, Bridgport 06606 203-372-0514

BROOKFIELD Brookfield Library 182 Whisconier, Brookfield 06804 203-775-6241

CHESHIRE Cheshire Public Library 104 Main St, Cheshire 06410 860-272-2225

COS COB Cos Cob Library 5 Sinawoy Rd, Cos Cob 06807 203-622-6883

DANBURY Danbury Public Library 170 Main St, Danbury 06810 203-797-4505

DARIEN Darien Library 1441 Post Rd, Darien 06820 203-655-1234

DERBY Derby Neck Library 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby 06418 203-734-1492 Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-1482

EAST HAVEN Hagaman Memorial Library 227 Main St, East Haven 06512 203-468-3890

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Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library 146 Thimble Islands Rd, Branford 06405 203-488-8702

EASTON Easton Public Library 691 Morehouse Rd, Easton 06612 203-261-0134

FAIRFIELD Fairfield Public Library 1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3155 Fairfield Woods Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield 06825 203-255-7307

GREENWICH Byram Shubert Library 21 Mead Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-531-0426 Greenwich Library 101 W Putnam, Greenwich 06830 203-622-7900 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued GUILFORD Guilford Free Library 67 Park St, Guilford 06437 860-453-8282

HAMDEN Community Branch Library 91, Circular Ave, Hamden 06514 203-287-2675 Hamden Library System 290 Dixell Ave, Hamden 06518 203-287-2686 Whitneyville Branch Library 125 Carleton St, Hamden 06517 203-287-2677

MADISON E.C. Scranton Memorial Library 801 Boston Post Rd, Madison 06443 20-245-7365

MERIDEN Meriden Public Library 105 Miller St, Meriden 06460 860-783-3290

MIDDLEBURY Middlebury Public Library 30 Crest Rd, Middlebury 06762 203-758-2634

MILFORD Milford Public Library 57 New Haven Ave, Milford 06460 203-783-3304

MONROE Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 733 Monroe Tpk, Monroe 06468 203-452-2850 NEW CANAAN New Canaan Public Library 151 Main St, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5000 NEW FAIRFIELD New Fairfield Public Library 2 Brush Hill Rd, New Fairfield 06812 203-312-5679 NEW HAVEN Mitchell Branch Library 37 Harrison St, New Haven 06515 203-946-8117 Stetson Branch Library 200 Dixwell Ave, New Haven 06511 203-946-8119 NEWTOWN Newtown Public Library 25 Main St, Newtown 06470 203-426-4533 NORTH BRANFORD Atwater Memorial Library 1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford 06471 203-315-6020 North Branford Library Dept 1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford 06471 203-315-6020 NORTH HAVEN North Haven Memorial Library 17 Elm St, North Haven 06473 203-239-5803

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SHELTON

Norwalk Public Library 1 Balden Ave, Norwalk 06850 203-899-2780

Huntington Branch Library 41 Church St, Shelton 06484 203-926-0111

South Norwalk Branch 10 Washington St, Norwalk 06854 203-899-2790

Plumb Memorial Library 65 Wooster St, Shelton 06484 203924-1580

OLD GREENWICH

SHERMAN

Perrot Memorial Library 90 Sound Beach Av, Old Greenwich 06870 203-637-1066

Shemam Public Library 1 Sherman Ctr, Sherman 06784 860-354-2455

ORANGE

SOUTHBURY

Case Memorial Library 613 Orange Center Rd, Orange 06477 860-891-2170

Southbury Public Library 561 Main St S, Southbury 06488 860-262-0626

OXFORD

STAMFORD

Oxford Public Library 486 Oxford Rd, Oxford 06478 203-888-6944

Harry Bennett, Library 115 Vine Rd, Stamford 06905 203-351-8290

PROSPECT

South End Branch 34 Woodland Ave, Stamford 06902 203-351-8280

Prospect Public Library 17 Center St, Prospect 06712 860-758-3001

RIDGEFIELD

The Ferguson Library 1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford 06904 203-351-8205

Ridgefield Library 472 Main St, Ridgefield 06877 203-438-2282

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch 1143 Hope St, Stamford 06907 203-351-8284

SEYMOUR

STRATFORD

Seymour Public Library 46 Church St, Seymour 06483 203-888-3903

Stratford Library 2203 Main St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4164

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LIBRARIES continued TRUMBULL

WEST REDDING Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Rd, West Redding 06896 203-938-2545

Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library 1718 Huntington Tpk, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5196

WESTON

Trumbul Library 33 Quality St, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5197

Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2665

WALLINGFORD

WESTPORT

Wallingford Public Library 200 N Main St, Wallingford 06492 203-265-6754

Westport Public Library 20 Jesup Rd, Westport 06880 203-291-4800

Yalesville Branch Library 400 Church St, Wallingford 06492 203-269-3688

WILTON

WATERBURY Bunker Hill Branch Library 192 Bunker Hill Ave, Waterbury 06708 203-574-8240 Silas Bronson Library 267 Grand St, Waterbury 06702 203-574-8221

WEST HAVEN Louis Piantino Branch Library 1 Forest Rd, West Haven 06516 203-933-9335 Ora Mason Branch Library 260 Benham Hil Rd, West Haven 06416 203-933-9381 West Haven Public Library – 3 00 Elm St, West Haven 06516 203-931-0053 – 2 60 Benham Hil Rd, West Haven 06516 203-287-2677

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton 06897 203-762-3950

WOLCOTT Wolcott Public Library 469 Bound Line Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8110

WOODBRIDGE Woodbridge Town Library 10 Newton Rd, Woodbridge 06525 203-389-3433

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Integrated Wealth Coaching LLC (ad on page 25)

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209 Boston Post Rd, Milford 06460 860-778-8168

Senior Choice at Home Jewish Senior Services

Personal Care Attendant Waiver (PCA): Dept of Social Svcs Social Work Services: Stamford 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 203-251-9392

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MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFORMATION Acquired Brain Injury Waiver (ABI) DSS Social Work Svcs – Bridgeport Office 925 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-551-2706 – Stamford Office 1642 Bedford St, Stamford 06905 203-251-9392 Bureau of Assistance Programs 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860- 424-5250 Connecticut Homecare Program for Elders (CHCPE): The Alternate Care Unit at DSS 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860-424-4904

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Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS): Dept of Social Services Eligibility Unit 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 866-433-8192

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Medicare 2016 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans) Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.” Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Generally no cost If you paid Medicare taxes while working

Most people will pay monthly $104.90 - $121.86

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

$166 annual deductible.

These plans generally pay the Part A & B deductibles, the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits.

$1,288 deductible (per hospital stay) It is possible to pay $1,260 several times a year. Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more. Providers are paid by Medicare assignment. No coverage outside USA.

80/20 after deductible. Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, preventive services and other Medicare approved benefits. Most doctors accept Medicare patients. No out-of-pocket maximum.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Limited dental and vision services

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered Plans coordinate with any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare Can provide benefits outside USA Plans are only available through insurance companies. People should add a Part D plan to cover prescription drugs. Must have Part A & B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is no additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance. This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com 46 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016

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(Part C Advantage Plans & Part D) Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage. Advantage Plans Part C Instead of a Medigap Plan

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium ($104.90 - $121.86) is still paid. Companies have annual contracts with Medicare.

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, PFFS, etc. Plans have co-pays and /or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Deductible (Phase I) $0 - $360 deductible Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $3,310

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Coverage Gap (Phase III) The member now pays almost all costs: 58% coinsurance or co-pay for covered generic drugs. 45% coinsurance for covered brand name drugs. You stay here until member has paid $4,850

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, emergency & more.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $2.95 / $7.40 or 5% depending on drug tier.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15 - December 7 of each year. This is time to make changes in company or coverage.

Part D can be separate with medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

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Annual Election Period is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2015 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING ANSONIA BHcare Valley Offices 435 E Main St, Ansonia 06401 203-736-2601 BETHANY BHcare Shoreline Offices 14 Sycamore Wy, Bethany 06405 203-483-2630 BRIDGEPORT Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Research Institute 655 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-335-5339 Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (Outpatient) 238 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-416-1318 Family Svcs of Woodfield (Outpatient) 475 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-368-4291 Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (Inpatient, Outpatient) 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-551-7400 Jewish Family Srvs (Outpatient) 2370 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-366-5438 Optimus Behavioral Health (Outpatient) 1450 Barnum Av, Ste 205 Bridgeport 06610 203-333-3030 Southwest Community Health Ctr 46 Albion St, Bridgeport 06605 203-330-6000

FAIRFIELD Fairfield Counseling Services Center (Outpatient) 125 Penfield Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-255-5777 GREENWICH Family Centers 40 Arch St, Greenwich 06830 203-869-4848 MERIDEN Rushford Center 883 Paddock Ave, Meriden 06450 203-630-5280 MILFORD Bridges – A Community Support System, Inc 941 Bridgeport Ave, Milford 06460 203-878-6365 NEW HAVEN APT Foundation 1 Long Wharf Dr, Ste 321, New Haven 06511 203-781-4600 Columbus House, Inc 586 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven 06519 203-401-4400 x106 Connecticut Mental Health Center 34 Park St, New Haven 06508 203-974-7300 New Haven Home Recovery 153 East St, Ste 300, New Haven 06511 203-492-4866 South Central Behavioral Health Network 1435 State St, New Haven 06511 203-498-4160

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STRATFORD Bridgeport Hospital REACH Program (Inpatient, Outpatient) 305 Boston Ave, Stratford 06614 203-384-3377

TRUMBULL Trumbull Counseling Ctr (Outpatient) 121, Old Mine Rd, Trumbull 06611 203-261-5110 WEST HAVEN Veteran’s Affairs Connecticut Health Care System (West Haven Medical Center) 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven 06516 203-932-5711 MOVE MANAGEMENT

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STAMFORD DuBois Center Crisis Hotline 780 Summer St, Stamford 06901 203-358-8500 Jewish Family Service (Outpatient) 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 Laurel House 1616 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06902 203-324-1816

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The Check In Services (ad on page 14) 888-203-6905 PHYSICIANS Dr. Kenneth Fine 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-365-6473 Dr. Vittoria Gassman 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-365-6473 Greenwich Hospital Center For Healthy Aging 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-863-4373

Jewish Senior Services – The Jewish Home

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-365-6473 PHARMACIES

Connecticut Pharmacy

(ad on page 50) – 2 00 Post Rd, Madison 06443 203-421-2132 – 7 67 Orange St,New Haven 06511 203-691-5405 – 6 64 Main Ave, Norwalk 06851 203-939-1836 PROBATE

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney (ad on page 24) 191 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-221-2782

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Jonathan P. Dilley Attorney at Law (ad on page 40)

1 Eliot Pl, Fairfield 06824 203-659-4599

Len Schwatz – Keller Williams (ad on page 53)

60 Long Ridge Rd, Ste 408, Stamford 06905 203-327-6700

Lisa Defonce, ABR, SRES, SFR – Houlihan Lawrence

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk (ad on page 159) 34 Midrocks Dr, Norwalk 06851 203-847-9686

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill (ad on page 159) 2817 N Main St, Waterbury 06704 203-757-0731

Goldstein Rehab Center – The Jewish Home (ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-365-6483

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Helping Seniors Move is my Passion I am trained and experienced in assisting older adults with the issues and concerns around remaining at home safely, or moving to a more “senior friendly” environment. My staff and I thoughtfully and patiently manage you (or mom and dad) through the process of relocating to your next home – local or long distance. And now, a few words from my clients: “I’ve never met anyone more compassionate and professional than you.” Rosa J. “Your interest in my cares and concerns about the sale went well beyond what was expected...” Barbara F. “You made us feel comfortable with no pressure whatsoever.” Marcia & Carl S. “In fact, you were the only Realtor to speak to my mother directly… the others spoke just to me, as if my mother wasn’t even present.” Phil F. “… you were completely responsive to the needs of both myself and my mother, and you went above and beyond on service.” Lisa P.

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“I found an angel, not just a Realtor.” – Fran S.

Len Schwartz | Master Realtor | Senior Real Estate Specialist (203) 504-5326 | LeaveItToLen.com References gladly provided

Whether they are 10 or 10,000 miles away, families trust us to provide information they need to ensure their parents, remain safe and healthy at home. • Advocacy • Professional Referrals • Counsel

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Notre Dame Convalescent Home (ad on pages 57, 162 ) 776 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk 06851 203-847-5893

Jewish Sr Svcs – Outpatient Therapy

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 1 Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-365-8454

Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation (ad on page 163) 118 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-372-4501

Masonicare Health Center

(ad on page 129) 22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford 06492 203-679-5901

Masonicare at Newtown

(ad on page 129) 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470 203-364-3211

The Nathaniel Witherell

(ad on page 162) 70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-618-4200

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center (ad on page 54) 2798 Whitney Rd, Hamden 06518 203-288-6230

Wilton Meadows

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We’ll Get You Home In No Time! Privately Owned and Operated Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Providing Short Term, Long Term & Out Patient Care With Documented 95% Customer Satisfaction Rating! Specializing in Ortho, Cardiac and Stroke Rehab, Prosthetic Training, Respite Care, Hospice & Palliative Care State of The Art Equipment • Licensed Therapists Dedicated to Your Recovery • Rehabilitation 7 Days a Week, • Experienced Multi Lingual Staff • Deliciously Prepared Meals • Dietary and Nutrition Counseling • Admissions 24/7 • Private & Semi Private Rooms • WIFI 2798 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 www.whitneyrehab.com

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Medical Director: Dr. Lazaros Lazarides, West Have Medical Group Safe convenient location - easy access from major highways

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CT Alzheimer’s Respite Care Prog 10 Middle St, Bridgeport 203-333-9288

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT At Home in Darien 2 Renshaw Pl, Darien 06820 203-655-2227 Charter Oak Pass Sherwood Island State Park, (Exit 18 off I-95), Westport 06880 860-424-3200 Fairfield Parks and Recreation Fairfield 06824 203-256-3144 JCC Stamford –C lasses & Group Activities Senior Adult Fitness 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900 – L ife Enhancement Classes 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900 – F un & Games 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900

SENIOR CENTERS ANSONIA Doyle Senior Center 153 Main St, Ansonia 06401 203-736-5933

BEACON FALLS Beacon Falls Senior Citizens 57 N Main St, Beacon Falls 06403 203-723-2344 BETHANY Janice von Beren Senior Center 40 Peck Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2100 BETHEL Bethel Senior Center 1 School St, Bethel 06801 203-792-3048 BRANFORD Canoe Brook Center 11 Cherry Hill Rd, Branford 06405 203-481-3429

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BRIDGEPORT Black Rock Senior Center 2676 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-576-7528 East Side Sr Ctr (Spanish Speaking) 1057 E Main St, Bridgeport 06608 203-576-7212 Eisenhower Senior Center 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-7993 Ella Jackson Senior Center 52 George Pipkins Way, Bridgeport 06608 203-345-2028 North End Bethany Center 20 Thorme St, Bridgeport 06606 203-576-7730 Park Avenue Senior Center 2540 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-334-0092 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR CENTERS continued BROOKFIELD Brookfield Senior Center 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield 06804 203-775-7300 CHESHIRE Cheshire Senior Center 240 Maple Ave, Cheshire 06410 203-272-3165 DANBURY Elmwood Hall 10 Elmwood Pl, Danbury 06810 203-797-4686 DARIEN Darien Senior Center 30 Edgerton St, Darien 06820 203-656-7455

EASTON Easton Senior Center 650 Morehouse Rd, Easton 06612 203-268-1145 FAIRFIELD Fairfield Senior Center 100 Mona Ter, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3166 GREENWICH Greenwich Senior Center 299 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-622-3990 GUILFORD Guilford Senior, Center 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086 HAMDEN Miller Senior Center 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden 06518 203-287-2547

DERBY Derby Senior Center 293 Main St, Derby 06418 203-736-1484 EAST HAVEN East Haven Senior Center 91 Taylor Ave, East Haven 06512 203 -468-3277

MADISON Madison Senior Center 29 Bradley Ave, Madison 06443 203-245-5687 Continued on page 58

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Introducing Our NEW Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation Program

A CARING Place Between Hospital & Home * A Welcoming Home-Like Setting Where Families Have Peace of Mind that their Loved One Is Being Cared for Appropriately. * Focused On Optimizing Quality Care for the Short Term Rehab Patient and Chronically Ill Senior Population of Greater Norwalk. * A Caring Enviroment Where an Individual’s Needs Are at Center of Care Provided, Maximizing One’s Independence in All Aspects of their Life.

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MERIDEN Meriden Senior Center 22 W Main St, Meriden 06451 203-237-0066 MIDDLEBURY Shepardson Community Center 1172 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury 06762 203-577-4166 MILFORD Milford Senior Center 9 Jepson Dr, Milford 06460 203-877-5131 MONROE Monroe Senior Center 235 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe 06468 203-452-3771

East Shore Senior Center 411 Townsend Ave, New Haven 06512 203-946-8544

NEWTOWN Newtown Senior Center 14 Riverside Rd, Newtown 06482 203-270-4310 NORTH BRANFORD North Branford Senior Center 1332 Middletown Av, North Branford, 06471 203-484-6017 NORTH HAVEN Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center 189 Pool Rd, North Haven 06473 203-239-5432

NAUGATUCK Naugatuck Senior Center 300 Meadow St, Naugatuck 06770 203-720-7069

NORWALK Norwalk Senior Center 11 Allen Rd, Norwalk 06851 203-847-3115 Norwalk Senior Center South (Spanish speaking) 92 Cedar St, Norwalk 06854 203-299-1500

NEW CANAAN New Canaan Senior Center 663 South Ave, New Canaan 06840 203-594-3620

ORANGE Orange Senior Center 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange 06477 203-891-2154 Ext108

NEW HAVEN Atwater Senior Center 25 Atwater St, New Haven 06513 203-946-8558 Dixwell-Newhallville Senior Center 255 Goffe St, New Haven 06511 203-946-8541

OXFORD Oxford Senior Center 10 Old Church Rd, Oxford 06478 203-881-5231 PROSPECT Prospect Senior Center 6 Center St, Prospect 06712 203-758-5300

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TRUMBULL Trumbull Senior Center 23 Priscilla Pl, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5199

RIDGEFIELD Founders Hall 193 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877 203-431-7000

WALLINGFORD Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 203-265-7753

SEYMOUR Seymour Senior Citizen Center 20 Pine St, Seymour 06483 203-888-2507

WATERBURY Waterbury Senior Center 1985 E, Main St, Waterbury 06705 203-574-6746

SHELTON Shelton Senior Center 81 Wheeler St, Shelton 06484 203-924-9324

WEST HAVEN Allingtown Senior Center 1 Forest Rd, West Haven 06516 203-937-3509

SOUTHBURY Southbury Senior Center 561 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-262-0651

WESTON Weston Senior Center 9 School Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2608

STAMFORD Over 60 Club at St. John’s Episcopal Church 628 Main St, Stamford 06901 203-705-8679 Senior Neighborhood Support 18 Quintard Ter, Stamford 06902 203-324-2404 Stamford Senior Center 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06901 203-977-5151 Baldwin Center 1000 W Broad St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4050

WESTPORT Westport Center for Senior Activities 21 Imperial Ave, Westport 06880 203-341-5099

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REDDING Redding Senior Center 37 Lonetown Rd, Redding 06896 203-938-9725

WILTON Wilton Senior Center 180 School Rd, Wilton 06897 203-834-6240 WOLCOTT Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203- 879-8133 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR CENTERS continued WOODBRIDGE Woodbridge Senior Center 4 Meeting House Ln, Woodbridge 06525 203-389-3430 SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS BRIDGEPORT Americares Free Clinic of Bridgeport 115 Highland Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-333-9175 Bridgeport Senior Health Clinic 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-8159 Hollow Community Health Center 82 George St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-3881 Optimus Health Care 982 E Main St, Bridgeport 06608 203-696-3260 Park City Primary Care Center 64 Black Rock Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-579-5000 Ralphola Taylor Community Health 790 Central Ave, Bridgeport 06607 203-332-4567 Southwest Community Health Ctr – 3 61 Bird St, Bridgeport 06605 203-330-6000 – 7 43 South Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-330-6000 – 5 10 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 06605 (Women’s health only) 203-330-6000 Wiseman AmeriCares Free Clinic of Bridgeport 115 Highland Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-333-9175

DANBURY Boehringer Ingeheim Americare Free Clinic of Danbury 76 West St, Danbury 00680 203-746-6188 FAIRFIELD Bridgeport Hospital – Fairfield Urgent Care Center 309 Stillson Rd, Fairfield 06825 203-331-1924 St. Vincent’s Immediate Care Center 1055 Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-259-3440 MERIDEN Community Health Ctr of Meriden 134 State St, Meriden 06450 203-237-2229 MONROE St. Vincent’s Urgent Care Center 401 Monroe Tpk, Monroe 06468 203-268-2501 NORWALK Bob Maccauley AmeriCares Free Clinic of Norwalk 98 S Main St, Norwalk 06854 203-899-2493 Community Health Center 49 Day St, Norwalk 06854 203-854-9292 Norwalk Community Health Center 120 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk 06854 203-899-1770

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STRATFORD Stratford Community Health Center 727 Honeyspot Rd, Stratford 06615 203-375-7242 SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES At Home in Darien 2 Renshaw Pl, Darien 06820 203-655-2227 At Home in Greenwich 139 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-422-2342 Links Connections for Independent Living 2 High Point Rd, Westport 06880 203-227-6785 Silver Source 2009 Summer St, Ste 301 Stamford 06905 203-324-6584 Stay at Home Wilton 90 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield 06877 203-438-6044

Staying Put in New Canaan 58 Pine St, New Canaan 06840 203-966-7762 TEAM Inc Elderly Services Programs (Valley Residents) 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5420 x225 United Way 211 www.211ct.org

SOCIAL SECURITY Ansonia 475 Main St, Ansonia 06401 866-331-7096 Bridgeport 3885 Main St, 3rd Fl, Bridgeport 06606 866-331-6399 Danbury 131 West St, Danbury 06810 203-748-3569 Meriden 1 W Main St, Meriden 06451 203-238-0346 New Haven 150 Court St, 4th Fl, New Haven 06510 866-331-5281 Waterbury 95 Scovill St, Waterbury 06706 203-756-7476

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STAMFORD AmeriCares Free Clinics, INC 88 Hamilton Ave, Stamford 06902 800-486-4357 Community Health Center 141 Franklin St, Stamford 06901 203-969-0802 Optimus Health Care – 1 351 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06905 203-621-3700 – 8 05 Atlantic St, Stamford 06902 203-327-5111

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SOCIAL SERVICES BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Social Svcs (Hispanic Outreach) 752 E Main St, Bridgeport 06608 203-576-7471 Regional Office 925 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport 06604 877-551-2700 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SOCIAL SERVICES continued Social Services Dept 925 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport 06604 877-551-2700

DANBURY Danbury Social Services 342 Main St, Danbury 06810 203-207-8950 DARIEN Darien Social Services 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 06820 203-656-7321 FAIRFIELD Fairfield Social Services 100 Mona Ter, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3166 GREENWICH Greenwich Social Services 101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-622-3800 MONROE Monroe Social Services 235 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe 06468 203-452-3771 NEW HAVEN New Haven Social Services 50 Humphrey St, New Haven 06513 855-626-6632 NORWALK Norwalk Senior Services 11 Allen Rd, Norwalk 06851 203-847-2830

STAMFORD Catholic Charities (Hispanic Outreach) 30 Myano Ln, Stamford 06902 203-323-1105 Senior Services of Stamford 2009 Summer St, Ste 301, Stamford 06905 203-324-6584 Stamford Office 2 Landmark Sq, Ste 105, Stamford 06901 866-770-1881 Stamford Social Services 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06901 203-977-4747 Stamford Sub-Office 1642 Bedford St, Stamford 06905 203-251-9300 TRUMBULL Trumbull Social Services 23 Priscilla Pl, Trumbull 06611 203-377-6832 United Way 211 www.211ct.org WATERBURY Waterbury Social Services 249 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, 06702 855-626-6632 WESTON Weston Social Services 56 Norfield Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2663 WESTPORT Westport Human Services 110 Myrtle Ave, Westport 06880 203-341-1067

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STAIR LIFTS

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS ALSO Cornerstone 871 State St, New Haven 06511 203-787-2111 APT Foundation – 4 25 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610 203-337-9943 – 1 Long Wharf Dr, Ste 10 New Haven 06511 203-781-4646 CASA Recovery House 1124 Iranstan Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-336-4745 Central Naugatuck Valley Help Inc 900 Watertown Ave, Waterbury 06708 203-756-8984 Chemical Abuse Service Agency 690 Artic St, Bridgeport 06608 203-339-4112 Connecticut Renaissance 350 Fairfield Ave, Ste 701 Bridgeport 06604 203-336-5225 Liberation Programs Center 399 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 06610 203-384-9301

Positive Directions 420 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-227-7644 Recovery Counseling Services 480 Bond St, Bridgeport 06610 203-366-5817 Recovery Network of Programs – Shelton 2 Trap Falls Rd, Shelton 06484 203-929-1954 Silver Hill Hospital 208 Valley Rd, New Canaan 06840 866-542-4455 St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health – Hall Brooke 47 Long Lots Rd, Westport 06880 203-227-1251

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WILTON Wilton Social Services 180 School Rd, Wilton 06897 203-834-6238

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The Connection 100 Roscommon Dr, Middletown 06457 860-343-5500

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES Connecticut National Family Caregiver Support Program 10 Middle St, Bridgeport 06604 203-333-9288 JCC Stamford Morning Movie Matinee / Games 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900 JCC Stamford – Retired Men’s Club 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900 Jewish Family Svc Bereavement Support Group 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161

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TAX INFORMATION Bridgeport 45 Lyon Ter, Rm 105, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-7421 Darien 2 Renshaw Pl, Darien 06820 203-656-7314 Easton 225 Center Rd, Easton 06612 203-268-6291 Fairfield 611 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3110 Greenwich 101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-622-7885 Monroe 7 Fan Hill, Monroe 06468 203-452-2804 New Canaan 237 Elm St, New Canaan 06840 203-594-3005 Norwalk 125 East Ave, Norwalk 06851 203-854-7888 Stamford 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06901 203-977-5888 Stratford 2725 Main St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4025 Trumbull 5866 Main St, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5016 Weston 56 Norfield Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2607

Westport 110 Myrtle Ave, Rm 104, Westport 06880 203-341-1070 Wilton 238 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897 203-563-0121

TRANSPORTATION TEAM Inc Medical Transportation (Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Shelton) 203-736-5420 x225

ANSONIA Doyle Senior Center 153 Main St, Ansonia 06401 203-736-5933 BETHANY Janice von Beren Senior Center 40 Peck Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2100 ext 324 BRIDGEPORT Greater Bridgeport Transit Access (GBTA) 1 Cross St, Bridgeport 06610 203-579-7777 CHESHIRE Cheshire Senior Center 240 Maple Ave, Cheshire 06410 203-272-0047 DANBURY Van Transportation Program 10 Dlmwood Pl, Danbury 06810 203-797-4686 DARIEN At Home in Darien 2 Rensaw Pl, Darien 06820 203-655-2227

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Valley Transit – Naugatuck Valley 41 Main St, Derby 06418 203-735-6408

FAIRFIELD Fairfield Senior Center (Fairfield residents only) 100 Mona Ter, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3166 Handicapped Parking Permit 100 Mona Ter, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3170 ITN Coastal Connecticut 303 Linwood Ave, Fairfield 06824 203-858-2001

GREENWICH Dial-a-Ride of Greenwich (Greenwich residents only) 37 Lafayette Pl, Greenwich 06830 203-661-6633 Transportation Assoc of Greenwich (Greenwich residents only) 13 Riverside Ave, Greenwich 06878 203-637-4345

GUILFORD Guilford Senior Center 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086

HAMDEN Hamden Senior Transportation 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden 06518 203-288-2885

MERIDEN Meriden Senior Center 22 W Main St, Meriden 06451 203-634-6070 NAUGATUCK H.R.D. 575 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck 06770 203-729-5285 Naugatuck Senior Center 300 Meadow St, Naugutuck 06770 203-720-7069 NEW CANAAN Getabout (New Canaan residents only) 61 Main St, New Canaan 06840 203-972-7433 New Canaan Red Cross (New Canaan residents only) 51 Main St, New Canaan 06840 203-966-1663

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NORWALK Easy Access (Town to Town) 275 Wilson Ave, Norwalk 06854 203-299-5180 Norwalk Dispatch a Ride 275 Wilson Ave, Norwalk 06854 203-852-0000 PROSPECT Prospect Senior Center 6 Center St, Prospect 06712 203-758-5300 SEYMOUR Seymour Senior, Center 20 Pine St, Seymour 06483 203-888-2507 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Weston Dial-a-Ride (Weston residents only) Norfield Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2576

SOUTHBURY Southbury Sr Transportation Prog 561 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-262-0652

WILTON Wilton Dial-a-Ride (Wilton residents only) 180 School Rd, Wilton 06897 203-834-6234

STAMFORD Stamford Senior Services (Stamford residents only – medical) 2009 Summer St, Ste 2, Stamford 06905 203-324-6584

WOLCOTT Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8133

STRATFORD Stratford Senior Transportation (Stratford residents only) 100 W Broad St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4051

TRAVEL SERVICES Road Scholar 800-454-5768

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Know How To Go – Mobility Resources For Southwestern CT 2440 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611 203-365-8522 ext 263

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney (ad on pages 24) 191 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-221-2782

Trumbull Senior Transportation (Trumbull residents only) 23 Priscilla Pl, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5137

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WALLINGFORD Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 203-265-7753

WATERBURY Waterbury Senior Shuttle 83 Bank St, 3rd Fl, Waterbury 06702 203-346-2607 ext 7280

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CT Dept of Veteran Affairs 752 E Main St, Bridgeport 06608 203-336-2570

Danbury Vet Center 457 N Main St, Danbury 06811 203-790-4000 Fairfield Veterans Information and Advisory Center 197 Reef Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-259-9005 Continued on page 70

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ed compensation and non-service connected pension benefits to Veterans and their dependents, some of which are particularly relevant to senior Veterans.

Below is a summary of available VA compensation and pension benefits that may be most relevant to senior Veterans and their dependents. Service connected compensation Service connected disability compensation may be paid for chronic injuries, disabilities, or diseases, that were incurred in, aggravated by, or presumed to be related to, a Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active Duty military service. Requirements for establishing service connection include 1) an event, injury, or illness in service, 2) evidence of a current chronic condition, and 3) the establishment of a link or nexus, between the current condition and the in-service event. Veterans who are in need of higher levels of care due to a service connected disability may be eligible for service connected Aid and Attendance benefits, or Special Monthly Compensation, as described below.

Aid and Attendance To support a claim for aid and attendance, the evidence must show that due to disabilities, you 1) require the aid of another person in order to perform personal functions required in everyday living, such as bathing, feeding, dressing yourself, attending to the wants of nature, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting yourself from the hazards of your daily environment, or 2) are

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VA Benefits for Seniors The Department of Veterans Affairs Who Served offers a variety of service connect-

bedridden, in that your disability or disabilities requires that you remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment. Spousal Aid and Attendance Benefits A Veteran who is eligible to collect a dependency allowance for service Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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connected compensation purposes, ie is rated 30 percent or higher, may be eligible to receive an additional monthly stipend, if his or her spouse meets the above mentioned requirements for the establishment of aid and attendance. Non-service connected benefits Non-service connected disability pension is paid based on a Veteran’s service, current level of disability, and financial qualifications. To qualify for pension, a Veteran must have served at least 90 days of continuous Active Duty service, or generally 24 months after September 7, 1980, have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, and have served at least one day of Active Duty during a period of war (combat service not required). There must be a finding of permanent and total disability, which can be established by: 1) attaining the age of 55, 2) being in receipt of Social Security Disability pension, or 3) residing in an accredited nursing home. Veterans must additionally meet certain income and net worth requirements, with consideration given to qualifying deductible medical expenses. Veterans in need of higher levels of care may be eligible for non-service connected Aid and Attendance benefits, or special monthly pension. The requirements for establishing this higher level of care are as noted above, however special monthly pension does not

require that this need for additional care be related to any service connected condition. Survivor’s Benefits The surviving spouse of a Veteran may be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or service connected death benefits if the Veteran’s death is determined to be related to service. A surviving spouse may also be eligible for non-service connected Survivor’s Pension based on income and net worth, if the Veteran met the above listed service requirements for non-service connected pension. Additional benefits may also be paid to surviving spouses if a need for higher levels of care, or Aid and Attendance is established.

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VA Benefits for Seniors Who Served

More Information Information, to include payment rate tables for both service connected and non-service connected benefits can be found at www. va.gov. Compensation and pension benefits are tax-free, and are not paid concurrently, rather the Veteran will receive whichever benefit is greater. To apply for any benefits, contact your local Veterans Service Organization or apply online at www. ebenefits.va.gov. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by David Hencke, Veteran Outreach Coordinator, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System. See ad on page 68. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Integrated Wealth Coaching LLC (ad on page 25) 209 Boston Post Rd, Milford 06460 860-778-8168

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund 350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-331-8876 US Dept of Veterans Affairs 70 W River St, Milford 06460 203-874-6711

Veteran’s Affairs New England Health Care System (ad on page 68) 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven 06516 203-932-5711

Veterans Administration (Outpatient Clinic)

(ad on page 68) 7 Germantown Rd, Ste 2B, Danbury 06810 203-798-8422

Veterans Administration (Outpatient Clinic) (ad on page 68) 1275 Summer St, Ste 102 Stamford 06905 203-325-0649 VISION RESOURCES JCC Stamford – Adults Support Group for Blind & Visually Impaired 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900

Lion’s Low Vision Center – Saint Mary’s Outpatient 1981 E Main St, Waterbury 06706 203-709-6232

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES At Home in Darien 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 06820 203-655-2227 Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 Jewish Family Svcs of Greenwich 1 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 06830 203-622-1881

Jewish Senior Services

(ad on pages 20, Inside Back Cover) 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1240 NEON Retired Senior Volunteer 98 S Main St, Norwalk 06854 203-663-7333 Retired Sr Volunteer Prog (RSVP) – 2 63 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-8048 – 5 7 N St, Danbury 06810 203-885-1076 – 1 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven 06511 203-752-3059 – 2 32 North Elm St, Waterbury 06702 203-575-9779 TEAM Inc 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5420 x225

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24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.

MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

HOMEMAKER / COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state. INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service. TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.

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WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work.

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83 855- 535-25000 F NH 79

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Branford Hills Home Care Services

Comfort Keepers Greenwich

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CompassCare, LLC

Compassionate Care at Home

203-433-4325

203-629-5029

203-488-7544

203-520-0116

203-877-1377

F NH

Always Best Care Seniors Services

203-285-6202

F NH

Aides and Companions

203-495-1900

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A&B Homecare Solutions

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES

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MINIMUM HRS PER VISIT

203-520-0116

203-894-5000 203-689-5104 203-900-8020

FirstLight HomeCare of Fairfield County 81 19 88 88 87

Home Care Assistance of Fairfield

Home Care Assistance of Southern Fairfield County

HomeCare by RVNA

Homemakers & Companions of Guilford 85 89

Help at Home / Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Homewatch CareGivers

ICONNEL

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203-636-0991

FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven

203-433-5660

Fairfield Family Care

F NH

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973-340-1818

203-842-8863

203-955-1915

203-295-3477

203-661-1834

Dignity Home Care

203-939-9698

Compassionate Home Care

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Masonicare at Home

Osborn Home Care

Visiting Angels Fairfield

Visiting Angels Stamford

Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County

White Rose Home Healthcare Agency

Compassionate Home Care

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20 IBC

Jewish Senior Services – Friedman Home Care

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven

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203-939-9697

203-683-6055

203-762-8968

203-658-8800

203-254-0402

914-925-8221

203-769-5888

203-396-1136

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Trend Watch: An increasing number of elders Aging In Place are choosing to remain at home as they age. Called “Aging in Place,” this growing trend reflects the value seniors place on being in control of their life choices.

The healthcare industry is rising to meet market demands with a range of solutions to meets every person’s needs. If you or a loved one is evaluating the option of remaining at home with the help of a home health aide instead of moving to an independent or assisted living facility, there are a few factors to consider: Health. If you need help with medication reminders, scheduling doctors’ appointments or help planning and preparing healthy menus or getting regular exercise, a home health aide can help keep you on track. Safety. Is your home easy to navigate in case you need to use a walker or other assistance? Is the lighting sufficient? Falls are a serious risk for people as they age; a home health aide can help you as your needs change. Household help. Do you need help with housework or managing household tasks? A home health aide can lessen the burdens of daily life and give you time to engage in activities that you enjoy.

Companionship. Isolation and loneliness are challenging to people who may not have as much social interaction as they age. A home health aide can provide companionship and accompany you to cultural and community-based activities. Trust. A reputable, licensed agency carefully screens and provides on-going training to their caregivers, ensuring that they are reliable and well-suited for the position. Regular supervision by an experienced Care Manager ensures that the relationship meets your needs. Cost. The costs of aging in place vary depending on the individual needs and the hours involved. The majority of home care services involving personal care are not covered by Medicare; however some longterm care insurance policies may cover some of the associated costs.

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Choosing to remain at home can be very satisfying solution that enables you to maintain your lifestyle in the comfort of your own home. Finding the right service provider is key to a successful relationship that will give you confidence and keep you safe as your needs change. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jennifer Christensen from Osborn Home Care. She may be reached at 914-925-8372 or jchristensen@ theosborn.org. See ad on page 1. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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4 Nurses At Work AAA Nursing Care Adult Home Care Aging Better At Home Alina’s Elde Care,LLC All About You Home Care Svcs East Haven All About You Home Care Svcs Naugatuck Always Best Care of Western CT American European Senior Care AmeriHealth at Home Angelic Care Angels We Care Apex Health Svcs Arcadia Home Care Aricare Assisted Living Svcs At Home Compassionate Care At-HomeCare of CT Authentic Health Care, LLC Aware Recovery Care Best Choice Homecare Beyond Homecare Staffing BrightStar Care Norwalk BrightStar Care of Western Connecticut

203-854-6995 203-377-2220 203-778-3331 203-441-4422 203-435-9995 203-469-3831 203-720-9383 203-262-6170 203-612-6139 203-255-7491 203-588-9740 203-918-2748 203-380-2376 203-378-2478 203-500-0086 203-634-8668 203-612-7686 203-748-0103 203-610-4987 203-779-5799 203-873-0104 203-789-0777 203-810-4800 203-826-8291 F

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Customized Home Health Care Danbury Nurses Registry Danielcare Homecare Divine Care Nursing Agency Elderly Caregivers Elite Care Homemakers And Companion Svcs Elite Senior Care Elizabeth’s Home Health Care Agency Ellis Homecare Equinox Home Care Executive Care EZ Care Staffing Family Care Plus Family Matters Home Care Franciscan Ever There Care Geriatric Care Management Associates Geri-Care Connections, LLC Geron Nursing Griswold Home Care Bethel Griswold Home Care Danbury and Bethel Griswold Home Care Naugatuck Griswold Home Care New Haven Griswold Home Care Stratford Guardian Angels Homecare

ADDITIONAL NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES 203-331-2098 203-748-2420 203-569-4900 203-396-0496 203-628-7438 203-710-9662 203-557-3270 203-488-8889 203-337-6640 203-380-9252 203-690-1963 203-890-9944 203-377-1844 203-213-0700 203-630-2881 203-846-4370 203-972-7536 203-227-0303 203-744-9200 203- 794-7422 203-774-5597 203-745-2126 203-380-2700 203-439-7731

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F NH

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BrightStar Care Stamford Care On Call Caregiver’s Home Solutions Careone Health Svcs CareSource Caring Arms Homecare Caring Hearts Healthcare Svcs LLC Chad Home Health Agency Change A Life Time Companies ComForCare Danbury ComForCare Fairfield ComForCare of Lower Fairfield County Comfort Care Svcs Comfort Caregivers Comfort Keepers of CT Shoreline Comfort Keepers Shelton Comfort Keepers Wallingford Comfort Keepers, Danbury & Surrounding Community Helping Hands Companions & Homemakers Companions & Homemakers Connecticut Caregiver Connection Connecticut Homecare Svcs Connecticut In-Home Assistance Constellation Private Duty

203-883-8560 203-324-2273 203-870-9850 203-744-0059 203-777-5521 203-464-6056 203-430-3355 203-690-1447 203-345-8992 203-702-1181 203-254-0497 203-705-0220 347-581-9590 203-783-9947 203-453-2100 203-924-4949 203-697-1030 203-796-0651 203-790-5577 203-259-8375 203-772-1950 203-790-8070 203-826-9581 203-452-9629 203-663-6760 Hamlett Health Svcs Hands On Care Registry Helping Hands Caregivers Home Care Advantage Home Care On Call Home Choice Senior Care Home Helpers Wallingford Home Instead Senior Care Home Instead Senior Care Home Instead Senior Care Hope Health Care Horizon Homemaker & Companion Interim HealthCare Westport J & S Homecare Solutions J M Home Care Jewish Family Svc Home Companion Referral Agency Keep Me Home Konedu Home Care Lifeline Nursing LIFETIME Care at Home Lighthouse Companion Care Lina Home Care Live-Ins For The Elderly Loving Care Loving Care, Inc Registry

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203-481-4559 203-921-4161 877-302-2323 800-418-3299 203-891-8243 203-458-5990 860-324-1148 203-288-4505 203-748-9028 203-543-3700 203-543-3700

203-757-2004 203-543-3700 203-372-0143 203-744-8380 203-292-3081 203-227-5040 203-558-7065 203-386-1151 203-853-0370 203-458-2992 203-923-2380 203-437-7053 203-309-0606

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Newton-Foster Home Care Agency Newton-Foster Home Care Bridgeport Partners In Care, Inc Passionate Care Svcs LLC Positive Outlooks Premier Home Health Care Prestige Companion & Homemakers Primary Home Care Privatus Care Solutions Quality Care Svcs Quality Homecare Quality Staffing Home Care Agency Reliant Homecare Solutions Right At Home Darien Right at Home Greater Fairfield County Right At Home Milford Right At Home Wallingford SeniorBridge Seniors Helping Seniors Seven Stars Home Care Svcs, LLC Shamrock Visiting Nurse & Home Health Aid Sheraton Home Care Sovereign Home Health Stellar Home Care *COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven

203-773-5097 203-773-5097 800-524-6475 203-378-0433 203-307-5924 203-323-3000 203-262-0046 203-381-9927 203-987-6870 203-227-4480 203-597-0840 866-656-4754 203-635-3153 203-202-9488 203-261-5777 203-713-8855 203-269-4400 203-318-8445 203-488-9200 203-870-4774 203-256-1804 203-792-2273 203-523-0331 203-956-7686 F NH F F

F NH F NH F F NH NH F NH NH F NH

F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH F F NH

203-532-0050 203-731-2544 203-691-5071 203-923-8866 203-940-0507 203-661-6969 203-438-3811 203-724-7315 203-520-5608 203-545-0409 203-702-2090 203-777-4900 203-368-6112 203-388-0561 203-456-6349 203-387-4200 203-740-0230 203-298-9700 203-594-5249 203-374-4555 203-952-5810 203-512-7734 203-214-9861 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

Sterling Care SYNERGY HomeCare of Danbury SYNERGY HomeCare of East Haven SYNERGY HomeCare of Fairfield SYNERGY HomeCare of Milford SYNERGY HomeCare of Stamford Task Medical Staffing Tender Heart Care The Best Help The Davis & Brooks Family Agency Total Assurance Home Health Care TotalCare - A ResCare Company Unicare Utopia Companion Svcs Utopia Home Care Danbury Valmar Care Svcs Visiting Angels Brookfield Visiting Angels Woodbridge Waveny At Home Willcare Willow’s Nesting Nursing & Home Care Agency Wings of Eagles Seniors Svcs You First Home Care

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F NH F NH F F NH

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F F NH NH F NH F NH F

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How to Choose Right Home The demand for home care is Care Company exploding, driven by the rising population of seniors.

But the number of companies offering home care is also growing rapidly, leading many of you to ask: “How do I decide which one is best for me when they all look pretty much the same?” Well, I can’t tell you which home care company to choose, but I can offer some advice on how to make that decision. Hire the company, not the caregiver. Remember, you are hiring both an individual caregiver and the company she or he works for. Too many people choose the company based solely on the caregiver, not considering the systems and policies of the company. They don’t realize that providing good care is an ongoing process that must be managed effectively. So, choosing the right company is as important as choosing the right caregiver. Dig deeper. Nowadays, most home care companies bond and insure their caregivers and require them to pass drug tests and background checks. So you have to dig a little deeper to make a good choice. Find the right fit for you. Big companies have large rosters of caregivers and quick response times, but they may be less flexible than smaller companies when it comes to designing a care plan specifically for you. On the other hand, very small companies may lack the technology required to manage the business efficiently, or their roster of caregivers may be too

small to provide consistent service. At FirstLight HomeCare, we seek a middle ground: large enough to efficiently serve you and small enough to provide a flexible care plan, custom-tailored to your needs. Ask WHY? Most important, assess the commitment of the company’s owners to providing competent, compassionate care. Speak with them directly and find out why they chose this business, what their personal experience is in providing care, and why they think they can provide the highest quality care that you and your loved one deserve. Questions. Here are a few more things to ask a home care company. n How is the care plan developed and by whom? n Do you offer a client portal, so I can see what caregivers have done each day? n Does management introduce new caregivers personally or do caregivers arrive at an address and introduce themselves? n Can caregivers log in their arrivals and departures electronically to ensure timeliness and accurate billing? n How do you handle situations when a caregiver cannot make it due to illness or a personal emergency? Editor’s Note: This article submitted by John Richards, Owner, FirstLight HomeCare Of Fairfield County 203-636-0991. See ad on page 81.

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Why are more families choosing FirstLight HomeCare? FirstLight HomeCareTM caregivers are compassionate, caring and experienced. To us, this isn’t so much a job or a business, but more of a mission. Likewise, every person who comes to FirstLight HomeCare is more than just a client. They’re special to us. Which is why we’re special to them, too. • Bathing and hygiene • Dressing assistance • Meal preparation and assistance

• Light housecleaning • Medication reminders • Shopping and errand services

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E X T R A O R D I N A R Y P E O P L E. E X C E P T I O N A L C A R E.

These are just a few of the services we offer and, rest assured, no contracts are required. Find out for yourself why more families are choosing FirstLight HomeCare.

Fairfield County

New Haven County

HCA #0000982

HCA #0000995

203.636.0991

203.433.5660

Learn more at www.firstlighthomecare.com.

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® Quality Home Care You Can Trust® We proudly serve all of Fairfield and Westchester Counties

Specializing in the Very Best of

ALZHEIMER’S, DEMENTIA, PA R K I N S O N ’ S , E L D E R C A R E & HOSPICE CARE • Companionship

• Meal Preparation

• Medication Reminders

• Recreational Activities

• Grooming and Dressing

• Transportation Services

• Bathing or Showering

• 24hr Emergency Response

2 7 F ift h S t reet , S ta mfo rd C T 06902

(203)-295-3477

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LET US HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES CONCIERGE PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE & CARE MANAGEMENT Compass Care is a concierge care management and private duty homecare company. Founded by a world-renowned geriatrician and managed by gerontologists, we offer the highest quality home care services. Out leadership has contributed directly to the scientific literature on care for older people, and we make that expertise available to our clients.

We designed our services based on the latest scientific thinking on home health care. We provide evidence based care management interventions rooted in research and focused on nurturing a strong caregiving relationship.

CONCIERGE PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE Cooking Grooming Dressing Bathing Tolieting Eating Transferring Shopping Light Housekeeping Socialization Driving available Specialized training in Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Dementia and Hospice/End of Life Care n

CONCIERGE CARE MANAGEMENT Home safety assessment Remote care management Coordination of social services Medical care and insurance Medication management Bill payment and financial management Patient advocacy Assistance with care transitions n

www.carewhenyouneedit.com | 855.535.2500 | info@compasscarellc.com HCA #0001005

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The Sensible, Caring Alternative Make The Caring Choice You’ve noticed that your loved one often needs help with everyday tasks and activities. And while you know how much he or she cherishes their independence, it seems as if a nursing home is the inevitable next step. There is another choice.

Personal

care assistants, homemakers and companions help with daily and routine household chores and activities

Services are matched to individual needs We handle all of the details, from screenings /

interviews and monitoring employees to employee bonding, Workers’ Compensation, payroll, and payment of taxes in accordance with IRS regulations

Home is where the heart is

A&B Homecare Solutions, LLC 446 Blake Street 3rd Floor • New Haven, CT 06511 203-495-1900 • www.abhomecare.com

HCA #0000103

We Believe In Angels • Dementia • Fall Prevention • Med Reminders • Bathing • Dressing • Grooming • Errands • Meals • Flexible Hourly Care • Live-in Care

203.254.0402 Serving Norwalk, Fairfield and Surrounding Areas www.VisitingAngels.com/Fairfield

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. Lic. #HCA.0000482

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Call (203) 877-1377 • www.abcFairfieldCounty.com Locations independently owned and operated throughout the United States

home is where the care is Short Term or Long Term, Hourly or Live-In Care Available Meal Preparation • Housekeeping • Companionship Transportation • Personal Care Assistance Call today for a FREE in-home assessment.

Branford Hills Homecare Homemakers & Companions Services – (203) 488-7544 of Guilford – (203) 689-5104 www.cthomeiswherethecareis.com

Call (203) 877-1377 • www.abcFairfieldCounty.com

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HOME HEALTH CARE DEFINITIONS

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What Is The Difference Between Home Home health care is provided by Health Care and skilled medical professionals, Home Care Services? such as registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists and medical social workers, and includes a wide range of services that are provided in your home to treat an illness or injury.

The focus of home health care is to help you get better, regain your independence and become as self-sufficient as possible. Many times, home health care is less expensive, more convenient than and as effective as the care you would receive in a hospital or a skilled nursing facility. It often follows a doctor’s visit or a stay at a hospital or rehabilitation facility. According to Theresa Santoro, president and CEO of Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA), “For Medicare beneficiaries, doctor’s orders are needed to initiate home health care, and you must be considered temporarily homebound.” If your doctor or referring health care provider determines that you are a candidate for home health care, they should give you a list of agencies that offer these services and allow you to choose the one you would like to use. Home care services are the non-medical services that can help

maintain your quality of life while living at home in a comfortable environment. Assistance can range from companionship to hands-on care, depending on the need. This can be accomplished by regular weekly visits or by a 24/7 live-in caregiver. Help can include assistance with dressing, bathing, mobility, feeding or meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, shopping and errands. “Often non-medical home care services are the kind of personal assistance that allows a person to remain in their own home instead of relocating to a residential facility,” Santoro says. Some home health care agencies can provide both medical care and non-medical home care services for their clients. Other agencies offer non-medical home care services exclusively. Both home health care and home care agencies have the goal of keeping you safe, comfortable and healthy at home. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Heather McGhie, director of Home Care by RVNA. She may be reached at 203-894-5000 or customercare@hcrvna.com. See ad on page 87 and Inside Front Cover.

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…to you, he matters to us. Our caregivers bring experience, training, and compassion to each and every client. l Live-ins l Home Health Aides l Homemakers We provide care you can count on. 90 East Ridge | Ridgefield, CT | 203.894.5000 customercare@hcrvna.com | homecarebyrvna.com

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because he matters...

Dignity Home Care, now in Connecticut, brings over 30 years of assisted living expertise directly to your doorstep.

RNs, LPNs, Home Health Aides

Hourly and Live-in Care is customized, coordinated and supervised by our RNs

Professional, compassionate and active Certified Home Health Aides bringing care to wherever you or your loved one resides: private residence, senior living community, nursing home, hospital or hospice.

Our caregivers: * Are licensed, insured and covered by Worker’s Compensation * Complete a pre-employment screening, background, professional reference checks and multiple interviews * Receive comprehensive training, orientation and continuous healthcare education * Are matched with the client’s needs www.sunriseseniorliving.com

Our services: * RN assessment * Bathing and personal care assistance * Light housekeeping, home-cooked meals and laundry * Errands and escort to appointments * Transfer/ambulation * Medication management and assistance * Coordination with skilled nursing, therapies and hospice care

HCA #0000864

On call 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please call us to discuss your needs. CT / 203.661.1834 * NY / 914.337.3038 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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The Leading Choice in Home Care

Why choose us? • Compassionate Caregivers • Hourly and Live-in Care • We promote Healthy Mind, • Reliable and Trustworthy • Free 24/7 Care Management Body and Spirit

Call us today to schedule a FREE consultation. 203-955-1915 203-842-8863

1300 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 365 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT License#: HCA.0000898

License#: HCA.0000881

www.HomeCareAssistance.com

Need Reliable Homecare Assistance? Call us – We Can Help!

Home Health Aides • CNAs • Companions • Homemakers • And More

203-777-1234 Serving Southern Connecticut

CALL US FOR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION Bonded and Insured Stuart A. Rosenkrantz, Manager Denise Rosenkrantz, LPN 88 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016

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WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU • Specialized care • Cooking • Respite • Daily personal care • Companions • Home making Offering free assistance to veterans in expediting beneﬁts 203-683-6055 | whiterosehomecareagency.com 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Suite 1100 | Bridgeport, CT 06604 info@whiterosehomecare.com

HCA #0001039

Life is better

when everyone feels connected, engaged, and appreciated • Background checked caregivers • Live person on-call 24/7 • Personal care from 1 to 24 hrs/day

Connect with us today. hwcg.com/norwalk | 203.900.8020

HCA.0000942

Where Do We Start? Our resource guide and website offer you the answers you need to make informed decisions www.seniorsbluebook.com

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Home Health Care Definitions 24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver. CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation. DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ. ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth. HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health

Agencies are not on a specified time frame. HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided. INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance. PRIVATE DUTY PERSONAL CARE – Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for. PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treat-

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Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients

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not only to improve their basic motor ment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent medications. loss of function. SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social Respiratory Therapy – Refers to worker whose purpose in health care services for care of patients with is to enhance, promote, maintain, and deficiencies and abnormalities restore the best possible social abiliassociated with the cardiopulmonary ties of the patient or family. Services system. It may include the therapeutic provided may be preventive, develop- use of medical gases and their mental, or remedial in nature. equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, THERAPY SERVICES ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary (ST, PT, OT, RT) – drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with Speech Therapy – Refers to services cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways. can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. TRACH CARE – Refers to care Physical Therapy – Refers to administered to patients who have services for the treatment and the undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheorehabilitation process where a tomy is a surgical procedure in which physical therapist will often stretch, a cut or opening is made in the windstrengthen, facilitate muscles, pipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts challenge balance, test coordination a tube into the opening to bypass an abilities, teach home exercise obstruction, allow air to get to the programs and enhance basic lungs, or remove secretions. mobility skills. WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Stratford Visiting Nurse Association

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203-929-4155 203-234-9355

Amedisys Home Health of Shelton

Athena Home Health Care

SPO

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203-762-8958

203-375-5871 F NH SPO

20 203-396-1136 F NH SPOR IBC

Jewish Senior Services – Friedman Home Care

203-939-9697 F NH SPO

PREFERRED HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES

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Compassionate Home Care

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203-380-9252 860-529-5400 800-946-6331 203-238-1441 203-377-5117 203-869-4050 203-757-2004 203-488-9915 203-874-8414

Equinox Home Care

Excella an Encompass Company

Family Care Visiting Nurse and Home Care Agency

Franciscan Home Care & Hospice Care

Gentiva Certified Healthcare Corp

Greenwich Nursing & Health Care Registry

Hamlett Health Svcs

Health At Home

Home Care Plus

F NH

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203-569-4900

Danielcare

F NH

SPO

SPOR

SPO

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203-782-3192

Continuum Home Health

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven IFC = Inside Front Cover IBC = Inside Back Cover

203-845-8000

Constellation Home Care

203-939-9697

203-792-0864

Bethel Visiting Nurse Association

203-854-5100

Bayada Home Health Care

Compassionate Home Care

877-699-9104

Atrinity Home Health

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Interim HealthCare Waterbury

203-381-1327 888.482.8862 203-891-4752 203-987-6870

Lighthouse Home Health Care

Masonicare Home Health

Orange Visiting Nurse Association

Privatus Care Solutions

F NH

SPOR

SPO

SPOR

855-6-SALUTE 203-318-8445

Salute Homecare

SeniorBridge

F NH

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87 203-438-5555 F NH SPOR IFC

877-302-2323

Keep Me Home

20 203-396-1136 F NH SPOR IBC

203-230-4785

Interim HealthCare North Haven

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association

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Jewish Senior Services – Friedman Home Care

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203-693-3999 203-368-6112 203-466-3450

Totality Home Health Care

Unicare

Utopia Home Care

SPOR

203-594-5249 203-792-4120 203-374-4555

Waveny Home Healthcare

Western Connecticut Home Care

Willcare

SPO

SPOR

SPO

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203-458-4200

VNA Community Healthcare

F NH

**THERAPIES: S=Speech / P=Physical / O=Occupational / R=Respiratory

203-281-5500

Visiting Nurse Svcs of Southern Connecticut

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven IFC = Inside Front Cover IBC = Inside Back Cover

800-551-8671

203-777-5521

Visiting Nurse Svcs of Connecticut

Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut

203-762-8958

203-777-4900

TotalCare - A ResCare Company

203-756-2049

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County

SPO

203-375-5871 F NH SPO

There For You Home Care Svcs

203-532-0500

Sterling Care Home Health Svcs

Stratford Visiting Nurse Association

203-256-1804

Shamrock Visiting Nurse & Home Health Aide Agency

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Hospice Care Definitions HOSPICE (See definition in home health grid definitions) Services Provided: N-Nurse – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed. SSW-Social Worker – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs. Chaplain – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations.

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Home Health Aide – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN. Volunteer – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement. Levels of Care:

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203-674-8380 203-265-9931 203-315-7500 203-845-8000

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Connecticut Association for Home Care

Connecticut Hospice

Constellation Health Services

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20 F 203-396-1136 IBC NH

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Jewish Senior Services – Chaifetz Family Hospice

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888-482-8862 203-702-7400

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice

Regional Hospice & Home Care

203-437-3111

Vitas

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven IBC = Inside Back Cover **Services: RN= Registered Nurse / SW= Social Worker / C=Chaplain / V=Volunteers ***Levels of Care: RO=Routine / RE=Respite / GIP=General In-patient / CC=Continuous Care

800-551-8671

Visiting Nurse Svcs of Connecticut

97 203-762-8958

203-301-0489

Life Choice Hospice

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County

F NH

20 F 203-396-1136 IBC NH

203-238-1441

Franciscan Home Care & Hospice Care

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203-323-1412

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Hospice Care Definitions continued from page 97 home, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility. RE-Respite Care – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Ideally, this service is provided for five consecutive days. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility, at no cost to the patient or the family. GIP – General In-Patient Care – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team. 24/7 ADMISSIONS – Can a patient be admitted to the particular hospice agency 24/7? If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice, 24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Each hospice agency will have a grief and bereavement support program. Many provide grief groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.

INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the CC-Continuous Care – Provided to hospice accept non funded or prevent the individual from going to indigent patients? This is usually on the hospital when a crisis occurs. a case by case basis and at the deContinuous care also is given when termination of the hospice company. more help is needed to assist the Many have a non-profit organization individual and family in coping with that can help support the care the crisis. This level of care is usually of non-covered patients. Many provided at the individual’s residence Hospice agencies utilize social no matter where that may be. The workers to help find resources criteria for continuous care may for indigent families. include: Severe pain or symptoms Continued on page 160 which are out of control, psychotic 100 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016

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27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 06492

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

Bishop Curtis Congregate Housing, 101 Simeon Rd, Bethel 06801

Capital Apts, 290 Main St, Ansonia 06401

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

# OF UNITS

The Osborn

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Edgehill

131

129

113 133

203-970-9744

BETHEL

203-777-1875

ANSONIA

914-925-8242

203-517-0440

203-679-6425

203-323-2323

382

359

207

& Sub IR IB

& Sub Sec 8 IR IB

$5,000

$1,767

$4,600

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PETS FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION COVERED PARKING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY STUDIO (S) 1-BEDROOM (1) 2-BEDROOM (2)

PREFERRED INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITY

INDEPENDENT LIVING / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

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203-797-9909

Reynolds Ridge, 25 Reynolds Ridge Rd, Bethel 06801

203-481-5632 203-483-7260

John B. Sliney House, 21 Rice Ter, Branford 06405

The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

203-374-5340 203-367-2677 203-579-7697 203-367-0808 203-384-9984 203-338-0615 203-579-0577 203-332-7000

Bishop Curtis Jewett, 238 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport 06606

Bridgeport Eldery Apts, 2400 North Ave, Bridgeport 06604

Bridgeport Towers, 199 Yacht St, Bridgeport 06605

Clifford House , 1450 Main St, Bridgeport 06604

Grant Street Senior Apts, 430 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610

Hall Commons, 55 George E. Pipkins Way, Bridgeport 06608

Laurelwood Place Apts, 585 Norman St, Bridgeport 06605

Park City - The Eleanor Apts, 695 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

& Sub Sec 8 IR IB

$25 HUD

HUD IR IB

& Sub Sec 8

IR IB TC

& Sub HUD

& Sub HUD IR IB

& Sub IR IB TC

& Sub IR

& Sub HUD IR IB

IR IB TC

& Sub HUD PH

100 & Sub Sec 8 IR IB

100

250

$3,395

& HUD IB

$3,099

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203-335-8442

Bishop Curtis Homes, 264 Union Ave, Bridgeport 06607

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203-384-0243

Barnum House, 140 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604

129

& Sub HUD IR IB

100 & Sub Sec 8 IR IB

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Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

203-366-4333

Augustana Homes -Bridgeport, 525 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 06610

BRIDGEPORT

203-481-6028

Cedar Woods, 80 Cedar St, Branford 06405

BRANFORD

203-743-2508

Bishop Curtis Homes, Bethel, 28 Simeon Rd, Bethel 06801

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Stratfield Apts, 1241 Main St, Bridgeport 06604

Sycamore Place, 285 Maplewood Ave, Bridgeport 06605

The Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

Tower II Apts, 1491 Central Ave, Bridgeport 06610

Washington Heights, 115 Washington Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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Elim Park , 140 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire 06410

203-791-8510 203-743-4757 203-748-6670

Bishop Curtis Danbury, 88 Main St, Danbury 06810

Danbury Commons, 51 Main St, Danbury 06810

Danbury Tower, 40 William St, Danbury 06810

DANBURY

203-272-3781

Cheshire Hillside Village, 175 E. Mitchell Ave, Cheshire 06410

# OF UNITS 80

188

258

100

180

191

& Sub HUD IR IB

$1,895

$0 Sub Sec 8 HUD IR

$25 HUD

$2,900

$25

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PETS FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION COVERED PARKING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY STUDIO (S) 1-BEDROOM (1) 2-BEDROOM (2)

CHESHIRE

203-374-7868

BRIDGEPORT (cont’d)

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Seymour Hollander, 4190 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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203-787-1919 203-748-0506

Kimberly Place, 19 Main St, Danbury 06810

The Gardens, 8 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

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203-366-6578

Trefoil Court, 15 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield 06430

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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The Hearth at Tuxis Pond, 100 Bradley Rd, Madison 06443

Benchmark at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden 06518

Gables at Guilford, 201 Granite Rd, Guilford 06437

130

$4,375

$4,170

$3,200

IR IB

& Sub Sec 8 HUD

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203-245-3311

MADISON

203-248-1864

HAMDEN

203-458-3337

GUILFORD

203-869-1138

& Sub Sec 8 IR IB

$3,870

$4,355

& Sub HUD IR IB

$2,830

100 & Sub Sec 8 IR IB

133

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Quarry Knoll II, 52-99 Quarry Knl, Greenwich 06830

203-259-1991

Sullivan-McKinney, 224 Meadowbrook Rd, Fairfield 06430

GREENWICH

203-576-0823 203-333-4912

Bishop Curtis Fairfield, 1677 Post Rd, Fairfield 06430

Parish Court, 175 Warde Ter, Fairfield 06825-3632

FAIRFIELD

203-467-0067

EAST HAVEN

203-797-0301

Ives Manor, 198 Main St, Danbury 06810

The Village at Mariner’s Point, 111 South Shore Dr, East Haven 06512

203-790-9161

Glen Crest, 3 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

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PHONE # 203-237-7400 203-238-0454

Harbor Towers, 60 Havover St, Meriden 06450

203-877-7195

Sara Nor, 119-153 Platt St, Milford 06460

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Bella Vista, 339 Eastern St, New Haven 06513

203-594-5450

The Inn - Part of Waveny LifeCare Network, 73 Oenoke Ridge Rd, 06840

203-468-6311

NEW HAVEN

203-972-0020

School House Apts, 156 South Ave, New Canaan 06840

NEW CANAAN

203-701-7090

Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford 06461

1400

120

205

100

# OF UNITS

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203-238-9825

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Hanover Towers, 70 Butler St, Meriden 06450

$0 Sub Sec 8 HUD IR IB

HUD IR IB

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HUD IR IB

& Sub Sec 8

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& Sub HUD TC

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-237-1206

MERIDEN

PETS FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION COVERED PARKING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY STUDIO (S) 1-BEDROOM (1) 2-BEDROOM (2)

Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden 06450

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203-772-1816

Tower One, 18 Tower Ln, New Haven 06519

203-852-0263 203-854-4660

Norwalk Elderly Apts, 100 Leonard St, Norwalk 06850

The Marvin - Under One Roof, Inc - for Seniors, 60 Gregory Blvd, 06855

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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224

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HUD IR IB

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HUD IR IB

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249

336

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INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY RESOURCES INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT ANDCOMMUNITIES SERVICES

Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

203-846-4500

Miss Laura Raymond Homes, 290 Main Ave, Norwalk 06851

REDDING

203-847-7027 203-899-8534

203-866-8447

Hill Top Homes, 212 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk 06853

Kingsway Apts, 152 Westport Ave, Norwalk 06851

203-839-5779

Cedar Court Senior Housing Project, 92 Cedar St, Norwalk 06854

Ludlow Commons, 11 Roger Sq, Norwalk 06855

203-846-3700

NORWALK

475-238-6813

NORTH HAVEN

203-488-8000

Broad River Homes, 108 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk 06850

Village on State, 160 State St, North Haven 06473

Evergreen Woods Life Care Retirement Cmnty 88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford 06471

203-777-9736

Fair Haven Elderly, 25 Saltonstall Ave, New Haven 06513

NORTH BRANFORD

203-773-1847

Casa Otonal, 135 Sylvan Ave, New Haven 06519

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4108 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016 203-922-8836 203-929-5396

The Ripton, 423 Howe Ave, Shelton 06484

Wesley Heights, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

203-264-3228 203-264-3228 203-262-6555

Grace Meadows III, 273 Rosbury Rd, Southbury 06488

Grace Meadows IV, 273 Rosbury Rd, Southbury 06488

Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury 06488

SOUTHBURY

203-225-5024

SHELTON

914-925-8242

Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

The Osborn

RYE

203-637-3177

Hill House Senior Residence, 10 Riverside Ave, Riverside 06878

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139

382

# OF UNITS

PHONE #

RIVERSIDE

$2359 &

& Sub HUD IR

& IB

& Sub HUD IR IB

& Sub IR IB

& Sub Sec 8 IR IB

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Bishop Curtis Homes - Greenwich, 1040 E Putnam Av, Riverside 06878

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PETS FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION COVERED PARKING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY STUDIO (S) 1-BEDROOM (1) 2-BEDROOM (2)

203-359-2215

Belltown Manor, 21 Burdick St, Stamford 06905

203-968-8393

Sunrise of Stamford, 251 Turn Of River Rd, Stamford 06905

148

207

166

165

IR IB

& Sub Sec 8 HUD

$25 Sub Sec 8 HUD IR IB

& Sub HUD IR IB

$4,600

& Sub HUD IR IB

$4,895

$2,295

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203-359-8811

Stamford Green, 482 West Main St, Stamford 06902

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203-348-5377

Stamford Cross Road, 6 Cross Road, Stamford 06905

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

203-324-0734

Shippan Place, 521 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902

203-961-1010

Metro Green Glenbrook, 352 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 06906 203-359-9708

508-336-9257

Mapleview Tower, 51 Grove St, Stamford 06901

Rippowam Manor, 11 North St, Stamford 06902

203-358-8011

Harboursite, 511 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902

203-359-4611

203-977-1400

Glenbrook Road Elderly Housing, 10 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 06902

Pilgrim Towers, 25 Washington Ct, Stamford 06902

203-367-2677

Eleanor Roosevelt Homes, 18 Knapp St, Stamford 06907

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

203-323-2323

508-336-9257

Augustus Manor, 101 Main St, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

203-327-4551

Atria Stamford, 77 3rd St, Stamford 06905

113 133

203-262-6868

The Watermark at East Hill, 611 E Hill Rd, Southbury 06487

STAMFORD

203-267-7100

The Hearth at Southbury, 655 Main St, Southbury 06497

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St. Joseph’s Center, 6448 Main St, Trumbull 06611

Teresian Towers, 6454 Main St, Trumbull 06611

74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 06492

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

203-261-0006

Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main St, Trumbull 06611

129

203-679-6425

WALLINGFORD

203-261-2229

Carmel Ridge, 6454 Main St, Trumbull 06611

TRUMBULL

203-968-1092

Wormser Congregate Housing, 28 Vine Rd, Stamford 06905

203-517-0440 203-359-2215

131

203-517-0440

The Atlantic, 50 Bell St, Stamford 06902

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence

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131 $5,000

$5,000

359

106

$1,767

$750

$4600 &

$1,800

28 & Sub IR IB & TC

# OF UNITS

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

PHONE #

STAMFORD (cont’d)

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Sunshine Senior Residence

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PETS FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION COVERED PARKING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES MEALS / MEAL OPTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY STUDIO (S) 1-BEDROOM (1) 2-BEDROOM (2)

203-754-3443

Valley Mall Manor, 94 Glenbrook Ave, Waterbury 06705

203-227-4672

Hales Court, Hales Ct, Westport 06880

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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Woodbridge Elderly Housing, 15 Lucy St, Woodbridge 06525

Chestnut Hill Apts, 40 Edgemont Ln, Wolcott 06716

203-487-3633

Wilton Commons, 21 Station Rd, Wilton 06897

253

124

HUD IR

& Sub Sec 8

& Sub HUD IR

IR IB TC

& Sub Sec 8

HUD IR IB

& Sub Sec 8

& Sub PH IR IB

IR IB

& Sub Sec 8 HUD

$4,000

$750 PH

HUD IR

& Sub Sec 8

PH IR IB

& Sub Sec 8 HUD

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203-272-3781

WOODBRIDGE

203 879-1658

WOLCOTT

203-762-8035

Ogden House, 100 River Rd, Wilton 06897

WILTON

203-227-4672

WESTPORT

203-931-2510

Canal Court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Westport Elderly, 5 Canal Park, Westport 06880

Seacrest Retirement Center, 588 Ocean Ave, West Haven 06516

203-754-7624

Plaza On The Green, 2 North Main St, Waterbury 06702

WEST HAVEN

203-597-0340

Josephine Towers, 24 Union St, Waterbury 06706

WATERBURY

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INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

What Should You Look For In An If you are contemplating a move Adult Community? to an adult living community for the lifestyle, support and peace of mind it offers, you may find the selection process a bit daunting.

There is a great deal to think about – it is, after all, your future you are planning. The truth is the process can be a rewarding one resulting in a better understanding of what you require and what you want, bringing about a gratifying lifestyle change. Before you begin, take into account your current needs and possible changes in them over time, as well as your financial situation. Once you have done that, you can start looking at your options. Information on communities can be easily attained by visiting their websites, or calling and requesting brochures. When you have narrowed down your possibilities, schedule visits at times that are convenient for you– spacing visits out enough to avoid information overload. Below is a handy initial evaluation checklist that will help you quickly slim down your options. It includes topics that you may not normally think to consider, and allows you to more easily compare one community to another. After each visit, ask yourself: n I s

the location close to shops, doctor’s offices, a pharmacy, and other destinations important to me? n I s the location convenient for family and friends? If the facility is not in my town, are there hotels nearby for when family visits?

n W hat

living arrangements are available – apartments, private rooms, shared rooms? n W hat are the fees and what is included? nA re the buildings and the grounds well-kept and attractive? nA re the common spaces pleasant and appealing? nH ow many rooms are there where residents can spend time with each other and with visiting family members? nA re the dining rooms clean and attractive? Can the community cater to specific dietary needs or special requests? nD o I like the food? Can visiting family members join me for meals? n I s there a private room available for family celebrations or private family dinners? n I s there a posted, varied schedule of activities and events, and do they interest me? nD id I feel comfortable during my visit? Could I see myself living there?

In addition, visit the communities you are partial to more than once. To be sure you are getting the complete picture; stop in, without an appointment, at various times of day. Lastly, take your time so that you are sure to make the best lifestyle choice for you. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Elizabeth Dupree. Elizabeth Dupree is a Senior Director of Community Relations with Benchmark Senior Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities and may be reached at 203-323-2323 or by email at edupree@ benchmarkquality.com.

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Our residents have come to expect an exceptional level of attention to detail and dedication at Edgehill. Now it’s your turn to raise your expectations of what senior living can be. Visit us to discover Edgehill’s: • Brand-new Independent Living and Assisted Living floor plans and apartments • New dedicated Memory Care wing • Luxury Living Spa level that features a pool, fitness center, massage therapy center and more! • Skilled Nursing Neighborhood that incorporates the latest in high-tech care with fully renovated private accommodations

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Explore our new expansion!

All topped by an innovative, eco-friendly green rooftop complete with walking paths.

122 Palmers Hill Road | Stamford, CT 06902

Please call 1-877-569-0760 to schedule a tour or visit www.RetireAtEdgehill.com/Expansion Expect the unexpected. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 113

SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS

Senior Housing Definitions AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM – (Sec 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. Participating households are required to pay the greater of 10% of their gross annual income or 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed the applicable income limit for the area as adjusted by family size. (Sec 236) Property owners in this program make mortgage payments that are based on a 1% mortgage interest rate. HUD then provides a subsidy to their lender to cover the difference between 1% and the market interest rate on the property’s loan. Participating households are required to pay rent equal to the greater of 30% of their adjusted income (not to exceed the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particular property. Any amount paid by the household that is more than basic rent is considered excess rent, which the owner pays back to HUD in repayment of the subsidy.

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community. DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care. PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence. PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small

number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.

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RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY – Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities. RETIREMENT COMMUNITY – Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment. Continued on page 127 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 115

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599 Post Rd, Darien 06820

Maplewood at Darien

2016) 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

Jewish Senior Services – Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living (Opening June

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greens at Greenwich

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

AD ON PAGE #

43 Preston Ave, Meriden 06450

PHONE #

East Ridge Manor

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

37 Clark Ave, East Haven 06512

# OF UNITS

203-293-6872

20 203-365-6400 IBC

132 203-531-5500

113 203-323-2323 $8,550 22 133

133 203-634-0564

133 203-466-3242

PREFERRED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION DAY CARE RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY AGE RESTRICTIONS PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESIDENTIAL HOME MEDICAID

Caroline Manor

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

PETS

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203-208-3698

203-426-8118

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BC &

& &

100 l

Ct 203.244.9562

CarePatrol is a FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE and are reimbursed by the community that you chose to move your loved one into. CarePatrol of Connecticut and New York is owned and operated by Richard Russo under a licensing agreement with CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC. Richard Russo is a nationally certified Senior Care Advisor.

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A FREE Senior Placement Service Founded in 1995

“Helping Families Make Safe Choices”

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NY 914.357.8084

We accompany you on facility tours as your “advocate”

Covering Assisted living, Memory Care and Nursing Homes

We Monitor State Inspections for Assisted Living & Memory Care Communities and Nursing Homes

Performs Personal Assessments

Compassionate LOCAL Certified Senior Advisors

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Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

245 Indian River Rd, Orange 06477

Maplewood at Orange

166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown 06470

Maplewood at Newtown

ASSISTEDLIVING LIVING COMMUNITIES ASSISTED COMMUNITIES

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LOWEST STARTING PRICE

PHONE #

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Maplewood at Stony Hill

73 Stawberry Hill Ave, East Norwalk 06801

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill

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463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

Masonicare at Newtown – Lockwood Lodge Assisted Living

74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 06492

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

Maplewood Danbury

# OF UNITS

46 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel 06801

203-312-7910

203-293-6554

203-297-9997

131 203-517-0440 $5,000

129 203-364-3177 $4,469 56

129 203-679-6426 $3,251 137

PREFERRED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES (cont’d)

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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

PETS

IBC = Inside Back Cover

BC = Back Cover

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

The Village at Brookfield Common, 246A Federal Rd, Brookfield 06804

2016) 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

Jewish Senior Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living (Opening Spring

The Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

46 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel 06801

Maplewood at Stony Hill

Cascades, 13 Parklawn Dr, Bethel 06801

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

The Osborn

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence 4

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$4,200

$3,395

129

42 l

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203-775-8696

BROOKFIELD

20 203-365-6400 IBC

203-374-5611

BRIDGEPORT

203-483-7260

BRANFORD

203-297-9997

203-830-7390

914-925-8242 $6,500 80

BETHEL

131 203-517-0440 $5,000

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37 Clark Ave, East Haven 06512

Caroline Manor

599 Post Rd, Darien 06820

Maplewood at Darien

Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Rd, Darien 06820

The Gardens, 8 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

AD ON PAGE # 203-748-0506

203-312-7910

203-293-6872

133 203-466-3242

EAST HAVEN

203-662-1090

DARIEN

DANBURY

$5,575

$4,355

$3,000

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-272-2901

# OF UNITS

Maplewood Danbury

PHONE #

CHESHIRE

Marbridge Retirement Center, 665 W Main St, Cheshire 06410

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PETS

203-293-6554

203-248-3437

Highvue Manor, 2730 State St, Hamden 06514

IBC = Inside Back Cover

BC = Back Cover

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden 06450

The Hearth at Tuxis Pond, 100 Bradley Rd, Madison 06443

203-248-1864

Benchmark at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden 06518

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$4,015

$4,170

$3,800

$3,102

$2,467

$3,870

$25

113

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203-237-1206

MERIDEN

203-245-3311

MADISON

203-248-8880

HAMDEN

203-453-9795

GUILFORD

203-869-9448

132 203-531-5500

GREENWICH

Atria Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06517

Green Grove, 148 Whitfield St, Guilford 06437

Merry-Go-Round, 1/2 Bolling Pl, Greenwich 06830

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greens at Greenwich

73 Stawberry Hill Ave, East Norwalk 06801

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill

203-467-0067

The Village at Marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point, 111 South Shore Dr, East Haven 06512

EAST NORWALK

203-467-0836

Teresa Rest Home, 57 Main St, East Haven 06512

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Hannah Gray Home, 235 Dixwell Ave, New Haven 06511

Riverview Rest Home, 92 Lexington Ave, New Haven 06512

NEW HAVEN

203-594-5200

NEW CANAAN

203-874-4408

MILFORD

203-235-0181

Boardman Residence, 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

The Village at Waveny Care Center, 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford 06461

Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave, Meriden 06451

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$5,000

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

133 203-634-0564

103

100

# OF UNITS

43 Preston Ave, Meriden 06450

PHONE #

MERIDEN (cont’d)

East Ridge Manor

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PETS

IBC = Inside Back Cover

BC = Back Cover

203-772-1816

203-426-8118 $1,882

& 122

100

203-208-3698

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249

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203-431-2255

RIDGEFIELD

203-544-1000

REDDING

ORANGE

203-857-1836

NORWALK

203-488-8000

$3,000

129 203-364-3177 $4,469 56

NEWTOWN

NORTH BRANFORD

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

245 Indian River Rd, Orange 06477

Maplewood at Orange

Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk 06850

Evergreen Woods , 88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford 06471

139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

Masonicare at Newtown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lockwood Lodge Assisted Living

Tower One, 18 Tower Lane, New Haven 06519

166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown 06470

Maplewood at Newtown

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Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

Wesley Heights, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

203-262-6555 203-267-7100 203-262-6868

Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury 06488

The Hearth at Southbury, 655 Main St, Southbury 06497

The Watermark at East Hill, 611 E Hill Rd, Southbury 06487

SOUTHBURY

203-929-1111

SHELTON

203-888-1835

SEYMOUR

Benchmark Sr Living at Split Rock, 708A Bridgeport Av, Shelton 06484

Smithfield Gardens, 26 Smith St, Seymour 06483

PHONE # $3,095

$3,500

$1,280

914-925-8242 $6,500 80

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

# OF UNITS

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

RYE l

The Osborn

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES continued

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PETS

888-679-9997

Leslie G. Wright Residence, 22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford 06492

IBC = Inside Back Cover

BC = Back Cover

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 06492

166

$4,400

$4,500

124

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129 203-679-6426 $3,251 137

203-284-2773

Gaylord Farms Rehab Ctr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Traurig House, 80 Gaylord Farm Rd, 06492

WALLINGFORD

203-261-0006

Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main St, Trumbull 06611

TRUMBULL

203-380-0006

STRATFORD

131 203-517-0440 $5,000

203-268-2400

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

131 203-517-0440 $5,000

203-968-8393

Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull, 2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

Atria Stratford, 6911 Main St, Stratford 06614

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

Sunrise of Stamford, 251 Turn Of River Rd, Stamford 06905

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

$4,600

$4,895

113 203-323-2323 $8,550 22 133

203-322-2100

Brighton Gardens of Stamford, 59 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

203-327-4551

Atria Stamford, 77 3rd St, Stamford 06905

STAMFORD

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PHONE #

AD ON PAGE # 203-754-0360

Southmayd Home, 250 Columbia Blvd, Waterbury 06710

6 126 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016 203-761-1191

The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

BC = Back Cover

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

&= Call

$4,000

$3,815

$100

$3,905

$4,000

$2,210

$2,300

107

Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

203-397-7544

Coachman Square at Woodbridge, 21 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge 06525

IBC = Inside Back Cover

203-389-2911

Brookdale Woodbridge, 330 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 06525

WOODBRIDGE

203-761-8999

WILTON

203-931-2510

Brookdale Wilton, 96 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

Seacrest Retirement Center, 588 Ocean Ave, West Haven 06516

203-576-5187

Manor On Pine Street, 53 Pine St, Waterbury 06710

WEST HAVEN

203-756-1229

Elton Residential Care Home, 30 W Main St, Waterbury 06702

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

# OF UNITS

203-574-2317

WATERBURY

Carriage Manor, 157 Hillside Ave, Waterbury 06710

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SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision. SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY – Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/ nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

TRACH CARE - Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

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VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently. WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering.

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Reflections of In almost twenty years of workHappiness ing in aging services, my favorite moments have always been learning what brings happiness to the seniors I am entrusted to care for.

If you google the definition of happiness, 25 million results emerge. Studies showed that the habits of happy people include living with purpose, having a positive outlook for the future and the resilience to bounce back from sad events. In aging services, we are afforded a unique opportunity: to learn from our elders, some with frailty, cognitive deficits or disease, what brings them happiness after decades of life, and what are the things they find to be the most important for quality of life. Then we get the privilege of finding ways to bring happiness into their lives. I was blessed with having close relationships with all four of my grandparents before they passed away. As I think about what made them happy, I am mindful that their enthusiasm for the things that brought them happiness taught me so much about life. Each of my grandparents shared the wisdom of their life legacy, their unique sparks, their faith in God, compassion for others and their connection to family. As a nurse and educator, it is my privilege to be a

part of a team dedicated to learning more about the lives of the people we are entrusted to care for. It is a joy to find ways to bring more happiness into their days. There are wonderful books that offer thoughtful ideas on happiness

and aging. Dr. Bill Thomas’ book, A Life Worth Living, and Jolene Brackey’s book, Creating Moments of Joy, offer insights for bringing happiness, quality of life and deep relationships with seniors, including those with dementia. The book Legacy by Linda Spence provides reflective questions to help us unlock the memories which make up a life. When it comes to living a life with happiness, the answers are personal and limitless. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Kelly Smith Papa, RN, MSN, Corporate Director of Learning for Masonicare. See ad on page 129.

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Professional Organizers Helping Seniors At some point during older adultand Families hood, many seniors will come to a transition point in their lives related to their homes and items in their surrounding space.

They may: n Have difficulty reaching for items on top shelves or in less accessible locations. n Need to downsize to move into a smaller home or a senior community. n Need to move in with a family member. Professional Organizers can help with these changes by ensuring their senior’s space is as safe as possible to reduce falls and injuries, by assisting with reducing clutter, and helping family members manage the normal emotions and concerns that accompany these life changes. These transitions require that you evaluate every item in the home by determining whether each item is: n Necessary and useful. n Of sentimental value because it represents your memories, experiences, places you have visited, and times you have spent with family and friends. n Simply an accumulation of items with no current usefulness or particular sentimental value. Items in the first category need to be kept within easy reach to lessen the risk of injuries and making living spaces as safe as possible. Items in the second category need to be kept because they serve as reminders

about different stages of your life and memorable events but possibly in less accessible places. Other items may be reminders of unpleasant events, which might better be discarded – but making this decision may be difficult. Items in the third category may be gifted to a family member, sold, donated or discarded as appropriate. Every senior and family situation is unique, especially when differentiating between items of sentimental value and items which are mere accumulations. Making these decisions and physically moving the items may be both mentally and physically exhausting. Family members may be of help, but the physical and emotional drain can be substantial on them. This can be especially true when families have other responsibilities and challenges with their own children, work, health, community and other responsibilities. Bringing in an experienced Professional Organizer will help guide you and your senior through the process by asking key questions, and physically moving items will make the job go faster. This process can make life much easier for everyone, and permit family members to enjoy each other’s time together, rather than sorting and moving objects. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Margarita Cossuto, PhD a professional organizer and owner of Living Organized, LLC. She can be reached at 203-451-7880 or www.lorganized.com. See ad on page 49.

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With Three Beautiful Locations in Lower Fairfield County We are raising the bar for personalized care as it should be! Sunshine Senior Residence is designed to promote independence and enhance quality of life for 4–6 residents in a true home environment.

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Committed to providing the best team of roundthe-clock caregivers and on-call physicians and staff members trained specifically for working with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia residents.

• Common living, dining, and outdoor areas • Comfortable home-like environment • Serene natural setting overlooking a pond and gardens • Affordable all-inclusive monthly fees • Spacious private or semi-private rooms • Caregivers on staff 24/7

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A Campus of Care Serving Fairfield and Westchester Counties

Excellence in The Road to Wellness Dementia Care goes through at

At The Greens at Greenwich our expertly trained staff are dedicated to person-centered care, striving to help residents meet their highest potential in mind, body and spirit.

The Greens has developed a holistic program including music, dance, art and drama therapy, with additional emphasis on physical, cognitive and spiritual programs.

Greenwich Woods is a 217-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Our concern for our residents and their families is

demonstrated through an excellent professional staff dedicated to enhancing each resident’s physical and emotional health. Greenwich Woods is committed to providing the best of nursing and rehabilitative care along with all the amenities of a home away from home.

AT GREENWICH Excellence in Dementia Care 1155 King Street, Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 531-5500

www.thegreensatgreenwich.com

1165 King Street, Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 531-1335

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43 Preston Avenue Meriden, CT 06450 www.eastridgehealth.com caroline ’ s

37 Clark Avenue East Haven, CT 06512 www.carolineshealth.com

» Assisting individuals in a supportive, home-like living environment » Private and double furnished and spacious rooms » Providing housekeeping, dietary, laundry and medication management services.

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» Accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Pay.

Call Today for Information on Availablity: 203-630-6432 Ext. 103

122 Palmers Hill Rd. Stamford, CT 06902 1-877-512-0079 www.EdgehillCommunity.com

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2415 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

Jewish Senior Services – Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

245 Indian River Rd, Orange 06477

Maplewood at Orange

166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown 06470

Maplewood at Newtown

599 Post Rd, Darien 06820

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Edgehill

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203-208-3698

203-426-8118

203-293-6872

20 203-365-6400 IBC

132 203-531-5500

113 203-323-2323 133

143 203-397-6800

$8,550

$7,275

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203-312-7910

203-293-6554

203-297-9997

129 203-679-6425

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46 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel 06801

Maplewood at Stony Hill

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

The Osborn

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

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914-925-8242

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131 203-517-0440

Masonicare at Newtown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Hearth at 129 203-364-3179 17 Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470 Sunshine Senior Residence 131 203-517-0440 4

74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 06492

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

Maplewood Danbury

73 Stawberry Hill Ave, East Norwalk 06801

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill

46 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel 06801

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22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

Maplewood Danbury

Marbridge Retirement Center, 665 W Main St, Cheshire 06410

The Village at Brookfield Common, 246A Federal Rd, Brookfield 06804

The Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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DANBURY

203-272-2901

CHESHIRE

203-775-8696

BROOKFIELD

203-374-5611

20 203-365-6400 IBC

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203-483-7260

$4,750

$6,095

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Jewish Senior Services – Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living

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BRANFORD

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The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

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203-701-7090

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$5,370

$449

$6,340

$5,070

$7,115

$5,340

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The Village at Waveny, 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford 06461

203-235-0181

Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave, Meriden 06451

MILFORD

203-237-8457

MERIDEN

203-245-3311

Silver Springs Care Center, 33 Roy St, Meriden 06450

The Hearth at Tuxis Pond, 100 Bradley Rd, Madison 06443

203-248-1864

MADISON

203-248-8880

Benchmark at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden 06518

HAMDEN

203 203-531-5500

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EAST NORWALK

203-467-0067

EAST HAVEN

Atria Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06517

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greens at Greenwich

73 Stawberry Hill Ave, East Norwalk 06801

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill

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599 Post Rd, Darien 06820

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Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

245 Indian River Rd, Orange 06477

Maplewood at Orange

Brightview on New Canaan Wellspring Village 162 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk 06850

203-208-3698

203-431-2255

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ORANGE

203-857-1836

Masonicare at Newtown – The Hearth at 129 203-364-3179 17 Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470 NORWALK

166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown 06470

# OF UNITS

203-426-8118

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NEWTOWN

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203-225-5024

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

203-262-6868

The Watermark at East Hill, 611 E Hill Rd, Southbury 06488

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Atria Stratford, 6911 Main St, Stratford 06614

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence

Sunrise of Stamford, 251 Turn Of River Rd, Stamford 06905

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

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$5,300

$8,900

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131 203-517-0440

203-968-8393

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203-322-2100

Brighton Gardens of Stamford, 59 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

203-327-4551

Atria Stamford, 77 3rd St, Stamford 06905

STAMFORD

203-267-7100

The Hearth at Southbury, 655 Main St, Southbury 06497

SOUTHBURY

203-929-1111

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Benchmark Sr Living at Split Rock, 708A Bridgeport Ave, Shelton 06484

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

The Osborn

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The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

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Coachman Square at Woodbridge, 21 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge 06525

IBC = Inside Back Cover

203-612-9187

Brookdale Woodbridge, 330 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 06525

WOODBRIDGE

203-761-8999

WILTON

129 203-679-6425

Brookdale Wilton, 96 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 06492

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

203-261-0006

Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main St, Trumbull 06611

WALLINGFORD

203-268-2400

Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull, 2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

# OF UNITS

143 203-397-6800

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

2415 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

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Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull

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Each family is unique; each set of circumstances is unique. But there are common threads with many. First, the aging person of concern needs to be considered for their capacity to make decisions. An individual’s decisional capacity is based on their ability to: n Understand relevant information n Process the available information n Personalize the context in which the decisions being made n State their preference Often times, families step in when they realize their aging loved ones needs hands on care. This would include help with meals (preparation, cooking, shopping); medications; safety issues (falls) and socialization (depression and isolation). Many families struggle knowing when it’s time to reach out for help. Here are some questions to help determine this: n Emergency: Would your loved one be able to get help in an emergency? n Risk: Is your loved one at risk for being taken advantage of? (financially, discussing private information, health, personal possessions) n Your Life: Is the amount of care

you are doing interfering with your quality of life? Are you resentful of the time? Are you missing opportunities that you don’t want to miss out on? Families often face real obstacles when dealing with an aging parent. Common obstacles to having the conversation and to the acceptance of care often include: n Not starting the conversation early enough n Family members not being on the same page n Thinking too far ahead and not focusing on the here and now n Having a factual conversation when that might be difficult for the aging person to understand

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How To Talk To Your Aging Parents Talking with your aging parents When They Need and loved ones when they need assistance is often not an Assistance easy thing to do.

Editor’s Note: This article submitted by Cathy Pisarz, Corporate Director of Memory Care for Maplewood Senior Living. Maplewood Senior Living, a premier senior living provider, based in Westport, Connecticut, is known for its upscale senior living residences, offering a broad range of services, amenities and care to its residents. Ms. Pisarz is a professional with over 25 years of experience in working with those with dementia and aging. She can be reached at cpicarz@maplewoodsl.com. Maplewood Senior Living is based in Westport, CT and can be found online at www.MapleowodSeniorLiving.com. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 141

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Helping Your Family When an individual is diagnosed Understand with dementia, the entire family is affected, from spouses and adult Dementia children who become their loved one’s caregiver to grandchildren who notice the change in their grandparent but may not understand it.

The diagnosis will inevitably lead to many questions, but learning what to expect will help families to better understand the changes your loved one is experiencing. There are many resources available, from the Alzheimer’s Association to local organizations, who can provide information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias so you have a good basis in understanding memory impairment. To start, learn the symptoms, and share them with other family members. Common symptoms like increased agitation and changes in personality can be very hurtful, particularly to children, but knowing these are typical changes can help to remind family and friends that the changes are a part of the disease, and are not personal. While it’s a difficult topic to discuss with children, it’s important they are included so they too can understand that their loved one is going through changes and may not always act in the same manner the child is used to. When discussing the topic with children, try to: be patient and explain in age-appropriate terms how the disease affects a per-

son; reassure them that their loved one still cares for them; encourage them to ask questions; and, remind them that their loved one still needs the support of their family despite any changes in their mood and personality. Witnessing the onset of dementia is incredibly difficult and family members should know that emotions like grief, guilt and anger are perfectly normal and should not cause a person even more guilt for feeling them. To counteract these emotions, open communication is encouraged. I’d also recommend attending support groups. Support groups are a wonderful way to meet other caregivers and families going through the same thing while also learning valuable tips on how other families work to support and provide the best of care for their loved one. Helping your family understand dementia is good for everyone and will help your loved one get the love, support and care they need to cope with their own journey with memory impairment. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Erik Hammerquist, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH Memory Care Assisted Living at Trumbull, who may be reached at 203-397-6800 or ehammerquist@bridgesbyepoch.com.

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Bridges® by EPOCH provides an unprecedented level of care and services for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We offer:

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New Memory Care Assisted Living Now Open in Trumbull!

• All-inclusive care and services for one simple monthly fee • An environment designed exclusively for those with memory loss • Research-based, personalized programming available every day of the week • A dedicated, specially trained team • Ongoing family education

Suites Now Available!

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Call today to schedule a personal visit! 203.397.6800 (CT Relay 711) or visit www.BridgesbyEPOCH.com.

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Edgehill Senior Living Community

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642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825

Jewish Senior Services – The Jewish Home

1165 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greenwich Woods

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122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

PHONE #

34 Midrocks Dr, Norwalk 06851

# OF BEDS

2817 N Main St, Waterbury 06704

LOWEST DAILY RATE

157 203-438-8226 126 $444

20 203-365-6400 360 IBC

132 203-531-1335 217 $480

113 203-323-2323 58 $550 133

159 203-847-9686 150 $390

159 203-757-0731 90 $350

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

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2798 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06518

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Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health 163 203-834-0199 148 $496 Care Center, 439 Danbury Rd, Rte 7, Wilton 06897

914-925-8203 84 $560

162 203-618-4200 202 $479

57 203-847-5893 60 $370 162

157 203-336-0232 145

129 203-679-5901 375 $425

129 203-364-3211 137 $423

157 203-459-5152 134 $514

54 203-288-6230 150 $380

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

The Osborn

70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830

The Nathaniel Witherell

76 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk 06851

Notre Dame Convalescent Home

2875 Main St, Bridgeport 06606

Northbridge Healthcare Center

22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford 06492

Masonicare Health Center

139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

Masonicare at Newtown

21 Maefair Ct, Trumbull 06611

Maefair Health Care Center

118 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825

Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation 163 203-372-4501 144 $460

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PHONE # 203-384-6504

Bridgeport Manor, 540 Bond St, Bridgeport 06610

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Cheshire Regional Rehab Ctr, 745 Highland Ave, Cheshire 06410

The Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

2875 Main St, Bridgeport 06606

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190

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203-374-5611

120

157 203-336-0232 145

203-384-6504

Bridgeport Health Care Ctr, 600 Bond St, Bridgeport 06610

Northbridge Healthcare Center

203-366-3653

Astoria Park Rehab & Nursing Ctr, 725 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

BRIDGEPORT

203-315-2642

BRANFORD

161

# OF BEDS

203-830-4180

$530

$275

$251

$405

LOWEST DAILY RATE

Branford Hills Health Care Ctr, 189 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

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203-794-9466 203-797-9300 203-792-8102

Hancock Hall, 31 Staples Street, Danbury 06810

Pope John Paul II Ctr, 33 Lincoln Ave, Danbury 06810

Western Rehab Care Ctr, 107 Osborne St, Danbury 06810

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20 203-365-6400 360 IBC

175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825

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229

203-255-3573

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital, 400 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield 06824

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120

203-372-0313

FAIRFIELD

203-469-2316

203-466-6850

EAST HAVEN

203-735-7401

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Cambridge Manor of Fairfield, 2428 Easton Tpke, Fairfield 06825

Talmadge Park Health Care, 38 Talmadge Ave, East Haven 06512

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods, 451 North High St, East Haven 06512

Birmingham Health Ctr, 210 Chatfield St, Derby 06418

203-744-2840

Glen Hill Ctr, 1 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

DERBY

203-744-3366

DANBURY

203-272-3547

Filosa for Nursing & Rehab, 13 Hakim St, Danbury 06810

Elim Park , 140 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire 06410

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203-281-3500

HAMDEN

203-488-9142

Guilford House, 109 West Lake Ave, Guilford 06437

GUILFORD

351

$416

162 203-618-4200 202 $479

203-453-3725

Arden House Care & Rehab, 850 Mix Ave, Hamden 06514

132 203-531-1335 217 $480

203-531-8300

GREENWICH

Apple Rehab Guilford, 10 Boston Post Rd, Guilford 06437

70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830

The Nathaniel Witherell

1165 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greenwich Woods

Fairview Healthcare Ctr of Greenwich, 1188 King St, Greenwich 06831

118 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825

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203-245-9483

Waltrous Nursing Ctr, 9 Neck Rd, Madison 06443

203-237-1671 203-237-8457 203-238-1291

Silver Manor Residential Care Home, 128 Curtis St, Meriden 06450

Silver Springs Care Ctr, 33 Roy St, Meriden 06450

Westfield Care & Rehab, 65 Westfield Rd, Meriden 06450

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203-237-8815

Miller Memorial Community, 360 Broad St, Meriden 06450

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203-238-2645

Meriden Ctr, 845 Paddock Ave, Meriden 06450

203-27-2257

Corner House Residential Care, 1 Griswold St, Meriden 06450 203-237-4338

203-237-1206

Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden 06450

Curtis Home For The Aged, 380 Crown St, Meriden 06450

203-238-1606

Apple Rehab Coccomo, 33 Cone Ave, Meriden 06450

MERIDEN

203-245-8008

MADISON

Madison House Care & Rehab, 34 Wlidwood Ave, Madison 06443

2798 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06518

150 $407

$460

159

125

100

$365

$428

$367

$398

$386

$454

54 203-288-6230 150 $380

203-848-2611

Whitney Ctr, 200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden 06517

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

203-281-7555

Hamden Rehab Health & Care Ctr, 1270 Sherman Ln, Hamden 06514

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Milford Health & Rehab, 195 Platt St, Milford 06460

West River Rehab Ctr, 245 Orange Ave, Milford 06461

4 150 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES – WINTER-SPRING 2016 203-789-1650 203-867-8300 203-562-7222

Grimes Ctr, 1354 Chapel St, New Haven 06511

Mary Wade Home, 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

NEW HAVEN

203-594-5200

Advanced Nursing & Rehab of New Haven, 169 Davenport Ave, 06519

Waveny Care Ctr, 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

203-723-1456

Glendale Ctr, 4 Hazel Ave, Naugatuck 06770

NEW CANAAN

203-729-9889

Beacon Brook Health Ctr, 89 Weid Drive, Naugatuck 06770

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203-877-0371

Golden Hill Rehab Pavilion, 2028 Bridgeport Ave, Milford 06460

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203-878-0177

MILFORD

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Four Corners Rest Home, 306 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 06460

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203-432-0001

Yale Health Ctr Inpatient Care Facility, 55 Lock St, New Haven 06520

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203-483-3205

$311

120

50 $450

$365

150

203-707-5900

PROSPECT

203-795-0835

ORANGE

120

57 203-847-5893 60 $370 162

203-853-0010

159 203-847-9686 150 $390

NORWALK

203-624-3303

NORTH HAVEN

Paradigm Healthcare Ctr of Prospect, 25 Royal Crest Dr, Prospect 06712

Orange Health Care Ctr, 225 Boston Post Rd, Orange 06477

76 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk 06851

Notre Dame Convalescent Home

Cassena Care at Norwalk, 23 Prospect Ave, Norwalk 06850

34 Midrocks Dr, Norwalk 06851

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

150

129 203-364-3211 137 $423

NORTH BRANFORD

Montowese Health & Rehab Ctr, 163 Quinnipiac Ave, North Haven 06573

Evergreen Woods Health Ctr, 88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford 06471

139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

Masonicare at Newtown

203-865-5155

University Skilled Nursing & Rehab, 915 Ella T Grasso Blvd, 06511

NEWTOWN

203-467-1666

Paradigm Healthcare Ctr of New Haven, 181 Clifton Av, New Haven 06513

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203-924-2635 203-929-5321 203-929-1481

Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Ctr, 584 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

Gardner Heights Health Care Ctr, 172 Rocky Rest Rd, Shelton 06484

SHELTON

203-881-2555

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106

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914-925-8203 84 $560

SEYMOUR

RYE, NY

157 203-438-8226 126 $444

RIDGEFIELD

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes, 5 Lake Rd, Shelton 06484

Shady Knoll Health Ctr, 41 Skokorat St, Seymour 06483

101 Theall Rd, Rye 10580

The Osborn

642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

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Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

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203-264-9600 203-267-7607 203-262-6868

River Glen Health Care Ctr, 162 S Britain Rd, Southbury 06488

Springs At Watermark, 611 E Hill, Southbury 06488

The Watermark at East Hill, 611 E Hill Rd, Southbury 06487

203-325-0200 203-968-8393

St. Camillus Ctr, 494 Elm St, Stamford 06902

Sunrise of Stamford, 251 Turn of River Rd, Stamford 06905

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STRATFORD

203-329-4026

Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 7003 Main St, Stratford 06614

156

120

140

$465

$405

$425

$420

$440

$430

$384

250

124

120

$457

113 203-323-2323 58 $550 133

203-351-8300

STAMFORD

203-259-7894

Long Ridge Post -Acute Care, 710 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 06902

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill Senior Living Community

Cassena Care at Stamford, 53 Courtland Ave, Stamford 06902

Fairview Healthcare Ctr of Fairfield, 930 Mill Hill Ter, Southport 06890

203-262-6555

Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury 06488

SOUTHPORT

203-264-9135

SOUTHBURY

203-924-4671

Lutheran Home of Southbury, 990 Main St N, Southbury 06488

Hewitt Health & Rehab Ctr, 45 Maltby St, Shelton 06484

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Skyview Ctr, 35 Marc Dr, Wallingford 06492

Village Green of Wallingford, 55 Krondracki Ln, Wallingford 06492

2817 N Main St, Waterbury 06704

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

$456

205

180

130

$472

$391

$388

$416

159 203-757-0731 90 $350

203-755-4870

WATERBURY

203-265-1661

Abbott Terrace Adult Day Care, 44 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702

270

129 203-679-5901 375 $425

203-284-2800

Regency House Nursing & Rehab, 181 E Main St, Wallingford 06492

22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford 06492

203-268-6204

WALLINGFORD

Gaylord Farms Rehab Ctr – The Traurig House, 80 Gaylord Farm Rd, 06492

Masonicare Health Center

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157 203-459-5152 134 $514

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21 Maefair Ct, Trumbull 06611

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203-753-7205 203-756-5187 203-573-9924 203-757-1228 203-757-9491 203-754-4181 203-757-9271

Grove Manor Nursing Home, 145 Grove St, Waterbury 64710

Manor On Pine Street, 53 Pine St, Waterbury 06710

Mattuck Health Care, 9 Cliff St, Waterbury 06710

Meridian Manor, 1132 Meriden Rd, Waterbury 06705

Paradigm Healthcare Ctr of Waterbury, 177 Whitewood Av, Waterbury 06708

Rosegarden Health & Rehab Ctr, 3584 East Main St, Waterbury 06705

Village Green of Waterbury, 128 Cedar Ave, Waterbury 06705

203-932-2247

Paradigm Healthcare Ctr, 310 Terrace Ave, West Haven 06516

WILTON

203-226-4201

120

$380

$390

$295

$376

$350

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The Willows, 225 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 06525

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WOODBRIDGE 90

$470

Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health 163 203-834-0199 148 $496 Care Center, 439 Danbury Rd, Rte 7, Wilton 06897

Westport Rehab Complex, 1 Burr Rd, Westport 06880

203-387-4329

Forest Hills Guest Home, 462 Derby Ave, West Haven 06516

WESTPORT

203-932-6411

Apple Rehab West Haven, 308 Savin St, West Haven 06516

WEST HAVEN

203-754-2161

Cheshire House Health Care & Rehab, 3396 E Main St, Waterbury 06705

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Catch Yourself: Why is Fall Prevention Important Fall Prevention for Aging Adults? More people are living longer into the later stages of their lives and wish to stay active and remain healthy and productive. However, falls are a major threat to the health and independence of aging adults 65 plus. Serious falls can result in physical pain, such as hip fractures and head injuries which could end up in a prolonged hospital stay. Recovery from a traumatic event usually is more complicated than a planned elective surgery, due to severity. Not only do falls come at a high price for an individual emotionally, physically, and financially, the fall itself may be preventable. Changes come with age Aging is a complex process involving progressive degeneration of one’s body and mind, influenced by genetics, gender, and a wide range of environmental factors. Systemic changes occur as we age, impacting the heart, lungs, digestive system, vision, hearing, bone mass, brain function, joints and muscles. Aging individuals may experience a reduction in their level of energy, changes in sleep patterns, and cognitive challenges, like memory loss. These changes can affect balance and increase the chance of falls; therefore, maintaining physiological functions is important to the well-being of an aging individual.

Understanding fall risk factors Although maintaining a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of falls, inevitable physiological changes occur as a person gets older that increases the risk factor. As we age, the chances of developing complex medical conditions increases, such as diabetes, stroke, heart attack, osteoporosis, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure. A fall resulting in immobility can amplify physiological changes associated with the normal aging process. Various medication side-effects and interactions can cause dizziness/drowsiness, which can increase fall risk. Vision or hearing loss can contribute to falls by disturbing balance and by obscuring tripping and slipping hazards. Environmental factors should also be considered. Remove throw-rugs, install grab bars, wipe-up spills, use rubber mats, and clear outdoor walk paths. Increasing awareness about fall risk factors and ways to reduce fall risk is crucial in effectively preventing falls. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Bonnie M. Leavy-Mello, M.B.A., Director of Community Outreach, Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Bonnie has 25 years of experience in healthcare and has extensive knowledge in long-term care and can be reached at 203-438-8226. See ad on page 157.

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Preventing Hospital Readmissions: Preventing readmissions and The Bottom Line post-operative complications is the most fundamental aspect to sucof Post Acute Care cessful and smooth rehabilitation. It is a known fact that beyond being fraught with complications, hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge are a tremendous source of stress and anxiety for both patients and their loved ones. Hospital readmissions pose an increased risk of infection, at times aggravate patient conditions, and place an added strain on already overburdened family members who shuttle back and forth from the hospital to visit their loved ones. As if that is not enough, hospitals frown upon readmissions considering the new Federal mandate and insurance regulations that often reject payment for services. It thus follows that an active approach to healthcare, entails a proven system to meticulously track the progression of every patient and resident, both while recovering in the facility and once discharged, as part of the patient’s continuum of care. A broad vision of healthcare in this sense, would be based on the premise that a healthcare center should be an all-embracing, transcendent environment that focus-

es on the specific needs of every resident, putting into action the individualized care plans designed for each patient, and consistently lowering hospital readmission rates, thus assuring successful patient outcomes and a quicker and safer return to home. Autumn Lake Healthcare is a management company that provides non-healthcare services to licensed healthcare centers throughout Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland. All healthcare related services are provided solely by each independently owned and operated healthcare center. Successfully managing the key metrics often associated with complications accompanying pulmonary conditions and heart failure, Autumn Lake is proud of their system that has produced an impressive reduction (up to 70%) in hospital readmissions. Autumn Lake Healthcare licenses the use of its name to Autumn Lake Healthcare Facilities.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ralph Portnoy. Ralph is a Director of Community Relations with Autumn Lake Healthcare and may be reached at 732-616-0202 or by email at RPortnoy@autumnhc.net. See ad on page 159.

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Hospice Care Definitions continued from page 100 LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY – Massage has become one of the fastest growing trends in therapy for hospice patients. Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light handson approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients. MUSIC THERAPY – Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. A music therapist is not just a music performer, but actually trained in counseling and music. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide to their patients. PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN

case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency. PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria. PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. For some patients, contact with these gentle animals evokes memories of pets in their lives, past or present. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare, it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients. VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care.

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ADVERTISER INDEX

Advertiser Index 84 13 88 39, 85

A&B Homecare Solutions Agency on Aging South Central Connecticut Aides & Companions

Always Best Care Senior Services Alzheimers Association Connecticut Chapter Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Amramp

Audiology & Speech Solutions

159

Autumn Lake

25 40 20, Inside Back Cover

Len Schwartz - Keller Williams Realty

Linnea Levine Elder Law Special Needs Attorney

Lisa Defonce - Houlihan Lawrence

Living Organized Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation Maplewood Senior Living

Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation

163

Branford Hills Home Care Services

Back Cover

117

CarePatrol Caroline's Assisted Residential Living Check In Service

133 14 133

Comfort Keepers Greenwich

129 57, 162 33 Inside Front Cover, 87 11

CompassCare, LLC

Compassionate Care at Home

131

Compassionate Home Care Connecticut Assisted Living Association Connecticut Pharmacy

Dignity Home Care

162

161

133 113, 133

Jewish Senior Services

Better Hearing at Home

Bridges by Epoch at Trumbull

Jonathan Dilley Attorney at Law Laurel Ridge / Maefair /Northbridge Skilled Nursing Centers Lawler & Sons, LLC

157

143

Integrated Wealth Coaching

Masonicare Notre Dame Convalescent Center Relay Connecticut Captioned Telephone Service Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association River House Adult Day Center

Silver Source

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

Stratford Visiting Nurse Association

Sunshine Senior Residence Ted Heckel - American Senior Benefits The Nathaniel Witherell

East Ridge Residential Care

The Osborn

Edgehill

The Perfect Sleep Chair

Fairfield Family Care

VA New England Healthcare System Visiting Angels Fairfield

FirstLight Home Care Greenwich Woods / The Greens at Greenwich Home Care Assistance Fairfield and Norwalk Homemakers & Companions of Guilford Homewatch CareGivers

ICONNEL

82 81 132 88 85

163

Visiting Angels Stamford Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County White Rose Home Healthcare

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

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