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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

SUMMER-WINTER 2017

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SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex Counties AVAILABLE AT HUNDREDS OF LOCATIONS

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How To Manage Multiple Medications

Planning Ahead

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Why Socialization Is Important in Aging

FREE REFERRAL LINE 203.303.7400

53 Courtland Ave. Stamford, CT 06902

23 Prospect Ave. Norwalk, CT 06850

66 Clinic Dr. New Britain, CT 06051

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COMMUniTy RESOURCES anD SERviCES

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Community ResouRCes and seRviCes

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

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

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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Certified Aging In Place Specialist

HOME SafETy & wEllNESS

The Check In Service (ad on page 13) 888-203-6905

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

HOSPITalS

CONSULTING SERVICES BRIDGEPORT

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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203-877-1377 F NH

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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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Compassionate Care at home

203-433-4325 F NH

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HOME HEALTHCare CARE AGENCIES Executive

203-690-1963 F NH

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203-661-1834

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

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HOME MaINTENaNCE & HaNDyMaN SERVICES

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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.

homE hEalth caRE agEnciEs

AAA Nursing Care

203-377-2220

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All About You Home Care Services East Haven

203-469-3831

F NH

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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

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Bayada Home Health Care

203-854-5100

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Bethel Visiting Nurse Association

203-792-0864

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compassionate home care

161 203-939-9697

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constellation home care

103 203-845-8000

SPO

Danielcare

203-569-4900

Dignity Home Care

203-661-1834

Equinox Home Care *COUNTIES: F = Fairfield

203-380-9252 NH = New Haven

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HEALTH AT HOME HOUSING OPTIONS

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meadow ridge

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

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203-544-1000

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ansonia Capital Apts, 290 Main St, Ansonia 06401

203-777-1875

bethel 203-970-9744

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

203-743-2508

100

Reynolds Ridge, 25 Reynolds Ridge Rd, Bethel 06801

Bishop Curtis Congregate Housing, 101 Simeon Rd, Bethel 06801

203-797-9909

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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 Barnum House, 140 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604

203-366-4333 203-384-0243

Bishop Curtis Homes, 264 Union Ave, Bridgeport 06607

203-335-8442

Bishop Curtis – Jewett, 238 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport 06606

203-374-5340

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Bridgeport Towers, 199 Yacht St, Bridgeport 06605

203-579-7697

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Clifford House, 1450 Main St, Bridgeport 06604

203-367-0808

$25 HUD 101 IB IR Sub Sec 8

Grant Street Senior Apts, 430 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610

203-384-9984

203-367-2677

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

203-338-0615

203-579-0577

100

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

203-332-7000

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Seymour Hollander, 4190 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care 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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Laurelwood Place Apts, 585 Norman St, Bridgeport 06605

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Bridgeport Elderly Apts, 2400 North Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex Counties

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Memory Loss & Outings: Making Trips Fun & Safe Read more on pages 154-155

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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES Acupuncture Adult Day Care Programs Advocacy for Senior/Patients Aging In Place Alzheimer's Association/ Alzhemer's Support Annuity Specialists Ambulance Aquatic Classes & Therapy Area Agencies on Aging Assessments Beauty Services Bill Paying Services/ Money Management Care Management Caregiver Support Services Chiropractic Care Conservatorship Consumer Affairs Continuing Education Counseling Cremation Services Dental Resources Disability Services Downsizing Drivers License Offices & Information Elder Abuse Prevention Elder Law Emergency Response Systems

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Employment Opportunities & Resources 48 Energy Resources & Weatherization 48 Estate Clean Out 49-50 Estate Planning 50 Fall Prevention 50 Financial Advisors 50 Financial Assistance 50 Fitness & Wellness Programs 51 Food Resources 50-51 Funeral, Cremation & 53 Mortuary Services 53 Geriatric Assessment Centers 53 Grocery Shopping Assistance 53 Guardianship/Conservatorship 53, 56, 57 Health Departments 57 Health Insurance 57 Hearing / Deaf Products 57 Hearing Services & Resources 57-58 Home Improvements & Modifications 58-62 Home Medical Equipment 62-63 & Supplies 63-64 Home Medical Equipment & Loan Closets 64 Home Safety & Wellness 64 Hospitals 64-65 House Cleaning Services 65 Housing Placement & 65 Resource Specialists Income Planning 66-68 Investment Management 68 IV Therapy 68 Legal Services Local / No Fee 69-70 Libraries 70 Life Insurance Lift Chairs Long Term Care Insurance Medicare/Medicaid Information

Medicare Advantage Plans Medication Management Mental Health & Counseling Move Management Naturopathic Medicine Parkinson's Support Pet Care & Services Pharmacies Physicians Probate Pulmonary Rehabilitation Ramps Real Estate Services Rehabilitation Services Retirement Planning Respite Care Roll In Showers Senior Activities & Entertainment Senior Centers Senior Health Clinics Senior Organizations & Services Social Security Stair Lifts Substance Abuse Programs Support Groups & Services Tax Information / Property Tax Relief

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Transportation Travel Services Trust Management Veteran Services Vision Resources

Volunteer Opportunities

Wound Care

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Non-Medical Home Care Comparison Grid

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Non-Medical Home Care Agencies

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Home Health Care Definitions

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Home Health Care Comparison Grid

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Non-Medical Home Care Definitions

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HOME HEALTH, NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE

Hospice Care Definitions Hospice Care Comparison Grid

SENIOR HOUSING Senior Housing Definitions

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Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid

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Subsidized Housing

124-133

Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid

144-151

Memory Care Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid

FEATURE ARTICLES 5 Common Myths About Assisted Living A Campus of Care

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A Talk of a Lifetime

How To Manage Multiple Medications Innovative Therapy Solutions in Managing Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Intergenerational Programs Benefit Seniors and Students

It Starts at Hello

71, 72, 93

Medicare 2017 “In a Nutshell” Memory Loss & Outings: Making Trips Fun & Safe Planning Ahead Relay Connecticut's Captioned Telephone Service Staying Active with Arthritis

The PRIDE Program

120, 122

Why Socialization Is Important in Aging

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Tips on Preparing for an Appointment With Your Doctor

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Welcome to the 7th edition of Seniors Blue Book Southern Connecticut. The guide you hold in your hand is a complete book of resources for seniors, their caregivers and the hardworking senior care professionals of Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex Counties. Seniors Blue Book is a true example of an “Authoritative Publication”. We have worked diligently to provide comprehensive and reliable information that will help our Connecticut seniors make educated decisions regarding optimal living and healthy aging. Should you find yourself searching for options in home care services or senior housing, please review our comprehensive comparison grids. You will find home care agencies and senior communities catalogued with specific amenities and services, in an easy to read format to help you find

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the best match to your needs. This edition feature numerous articles written by local and national senior care experts on a myriad of topics, including, “Why Socialization in Aging is Important”, “Managing Multiple Medications” and “Common Myths About Assisted Living”. In addition to our printed edition, SeniorsBlueBook.com offers friends and family near and far the opportunity to find useful information on housing, home health, community resources and activities; as well as an electronic version of this edition! Please share this book with family members and neighbors. Additional copies are available at over 1,400 locations throughout Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex Counties, including: Senior centers, libraries, agencies on aging and medical offices; as well as any of our advertising partners. Or give us a call and we will provide you with additional copies.

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER / CONTACT INFORMATION

DEAR SENIORS, PROFESSIONALS AND FRIENDS OF THE SENIORS BLUE BOOK,

As always, we love to hear from you and greatly appreciate your input and suggestions. Wishing you health and happiness! Carol Raitanen, Associate Publisher

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. Give us a call at 203.303.7400 and we will direct you to the location nearest you. The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2017. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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How To Manage Multiple Did you know that medication Medications management issues are the primary reason people can no longer live independently? Millions of Americans take daily medication. In the 65+ category, 90 percent do, and almost half of these take five or more drugs each day. Especially for this age group, dealing with multiple medications every day can be challenging and result in serious complications. Older adults experience the most significant problems from the improper use of medication and put themselves at risk for dangerous drug interactions and cognitive impairments. Problems with medication management are the primary reason people can no longer live independently. There are strategies that can make managing multiple medications easier and safer: 1) Keep an up to date list of all medications taken and dosages, including over-thecounter supplements. Go over it with your physician regularly and especially when a new medication is added. Keep a copy of the list at home and give a copy to a loved one or friend. 2) Use a pill dispenser or other reminder system with enough compartments to keep track of

medications taken throughout the day. Take medications at the same time each day and as prescribed. 3) Refill prescriptions early before they run out. 4) Check expiration dates on existing drugs and discard any that are out of date. 5) Use one pharmacy for all prescriptions. It makes getting refills easier and it can also help to prevent drug interactions when the pharmacist is aware of all prescriptions. 6) Be sure to ask your physician or pharmacist any questions you have about potential side effects, whether medications are taken on a full or empty stomach and any possible drug, food and alcohol interactions. 7) At your annual physical, take all your medications and supplements with you so that your physician can do a comprehensive review. With age, changes in drug type or dose may be warranted. Taking these steps can provide more assurance that medications will be taken properly and provide the greatest benefit. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Theresa Santoro, MSN, RN, CHCA, RVNA President and CEO. She may be reached at 203-438-5555. See ad on page 86.

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UB Clinics

(ad on page 39) 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 CLINTON Robin’s Nest Intergenerational Day Care 94 High St, Clinton 06413 860-664-3568 DANBURY Almost Home Adult Day Care 52 Federal Rd, Danbury 06810 203-743-6456 FAIRFIELD Grasmere by the Sea / Jewish Senior Services 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 866-722-1994 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

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MIDDLETOWN The Day Club 32 Miner St, Middletown 06457 860-632-1119 MILFORD Milford Senior Citizen Center 9 Jepson Dr, Milford 06460 203- 877-5131 NEW CANAAN

dult Day Program A at Waveny (ad on page 73) 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5429

NEW HAVEN Goodwin-Levine Adult Day Center 169 Davenport Ave, New Haven 06519 203-789-1650

Mary Wade Day Center

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Planning Ahead Assembling a care team or “support team” for an aging adult is a critical step in planning for wellness and longevity. The best time to assemble a team is when all is well — this allows everyone to think and plan creatively and effectively. Since emergencies typically occur when we least expect them, proactively assembling reliable back-up is our assurance that our loved ones will be cared for when they most need help. Who should be on the care team? A care team consisting of experienced and knowledgeable professionals, family members and close friends can add much needed support during times when support from more than one person is needed. The team can consist of a circle of individuals who are supportive and understand that even if they provide one small contribution, the assistance is appreciated and makes a difference. Your care team should consist of individuals you and your family feel comfortable with. They can consist of many professionals including the staff at an adult day center, such as River House. The center’s staff usually consists of health professionals,

therapeutic recreation specialists and social workers who are experienced and can assist with support, recommendations and referrals. The staff then becomes an additional lifeline for you. Other valuable team members can include physicians, pharmacists, case managers, clergy or church members, volunteers, friends, or a home health aide. How do you get started? Plan a family meeting to talk about “who is in your network.” Who would you want to make decisions and advocate for you, your family members and loved ones? Evaluate your current situation and what you might anticipate moving forward. Most importantly, communicate with each member of the team to ensure continuity and shared goals. Each member of the team has a skill or ability to contribute. Discuss openly which member of the care team will be best equipped to handle specific needs as they arise. And finally, take a deep breath in knowing that you will be prepared and supported as needs and situations occur. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Marie Johnson, MA, Social Services Coordinator, River House Adult Day Center. She can be reached at 203-629-0079. See ad on page 11.

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NORWALK ElderHouse 7 Lewis St, Norwalk 06851 203-847-1998

Senior Neighborhood Adult Svcs (Catholic Charities) 18 Quintard Ter, Stamford 06902 203-324-2404

STRATFORD

SANDY HOOK

Baldwin Center 1000 W Broad St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4055

Old Glory Days Adult Day Center 107 Church Hill Rd, GL-1 Sandy Hook 06482 203-648-5983

Remesa Adult Day (Spanish speaking) 720 Barnum Ave Cut-Off, Stratford 06614 203-380-1228

STAMFORD

Sunset Shores 720 Barnum Ave Cut-Off Stratford 06614 203-380-1228

Lina Adult Day Center 1435 Bedford St, Stamford 06905 866-722-1994

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

IKOR Life Care Management (ad on page 14) 1266 Main St, Stamford 06902 888-669-3227 x700 Family Centers 40 Arch St, Greenwich 06830 203-869-4848

WALLINGFORD Second Home Adult Day Care 33 Village Ln, Wallingford 06492 203-284-8484 Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 203- 265-7753

AGING IN PLACE Jewish Senior Services 175 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825 203-396-1240

WATERBURY

– Serving New Haven County

bbott Terrace Adult A Day Care (ad on page 169) 44 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702 203- 755-4870

WESTBROOK Robin’s Nest Intergenerational Daycare 72 Fiske Ln, Westbrook 06498 860-399-0379 WEST HAVEN West Haven Regional Adult Day Center 201 Noble St, West Haven 06516 203-937-3658 ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS / PATIENTS

ElderLifeCare Management (ad on page 13)

Yale PRIDE Project (ad on page 19)

877-978-8343

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Connecticut Chapter 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT

Mary Wade Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Program

(ad on page 141) 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222 ANNUITY SPECIALISTS

Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 48) 203-567-7864

67 W Main St, Bldg 1, Ste 112, Clinton 06413 860-664-5695

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AMBULANCE

American Medical Response

(ad on page 67) 800-379-7700 / Fax 800-670-0831 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 Regional YMCA of Western CT – Greenknoll Branch 2 Huckleberry Ln, Brookfield 06804 203-740-9289 Valley YMCA 12 State St, Ansonia 06401 203-736-9622 YMCA of Greenwich 50 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-869-1630 ext 306

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Agency on Aging South Central CT

(ad on page 15) 1 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven 06511 203-785-8873

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Planning to care for your aging loved ones doesn’t have to feel like a burden.

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (ad on page 15)

1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 06604 203-333-9288

Western CT Area Agency on Aging (ad on page 16) 84 Progress Ln, Waterbury 06705 203-757-5449

ASSESSMENTS

ElderLifeCare Management (ad on page 13)

67 W Main St, Bldg 1, Ste 112, Clinton 06413 860-664-5695

Yale PRIDE Project (ad on page 19)

– Serving New Haven County 877-978-8343

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Whether you need help aging-in-place, managing your medical needs or tending to life’s other details, IKOR coordinates the services you need to live with confidence.

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BEAUTY SERVICES

Hair on Wheels

(ad on page 20) 203-929-2109

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

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Geriatric Care Management at Waveny (ad on page 73) 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5300

IKOR Life Care Management (ad on page 14) 1266 Main St, Stamford 06902 888-669-3227 x700 Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St, Ste 602 Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 Jewish Family Services 3 25 Reef Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-366-5438

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

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association

(ad on page 86) 90 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield 06877 203-438-5555

Sterling Care

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SWCAA.org 800-994-9422

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice (ad on page 101) 800-898-HOME

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES Caregiver Homes 866-782-9567

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

UB Clinics

(ad on page 39) 60 LaFayette St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-4349

CONSERVATORSHIP

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

Wilson Pinder & Snow (ad on page 25) 130 E Main St, Clinton 06413 860-669-1222 CONSUMER AFFAIRS Better Business Bureau 29 Berlin Rd, Cromwell 06416 860-740-4500 Dept of Consumer Protection 165 Capitol Ave, Hartford 06106 860-713-6100

Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging 84 Progress Lane, Waterbury, CT 06705 (203) 757-5449 | (800) 994-9422

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THE PRIDE PROGRAM Yale University Department of Emergency Medicine, Section of Emergency Medical Services is assisting elders and others with impaired mobility through a community based program known as PRIDE (Participant Centered Referrals for Increased Independence and Decreased Disability in the Elderly, through a $7.15 million grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Eligible participants for PRIDE live at home and have: 1) called 9-1-1 because they were unable to get up without assistance, 2) fallen in the past or are at risk of falling or 3) fallen, been transported to a local emergency department to be seen because of a fall, and are subsequently released to their home. Additional criteria for eligibility include: having no complaint of, or apparent, acute illness or injury, and with the ability to understand and sign the informed consent document, or having a designated proxy for healthcare decisions present who can do so on their behalf. PRIDE Team Members together with visiting nurses in the community, coordinate closer follow up with primary care providers to identify fall risks and address any unapparent medical conditions, access community resources, and implement evidence-based fall

prevention strategies. Because those who have fallen have many risk factors such as advanced age, cognitive and physical disability, limited mobility, social isolation, and polypharmacy according to the published literature, PRIDE’s community interventions are modeled after evidence-based fall prevention strategies. PRIDE’s purpose is to intervene on behalf of these Seniors before they are injured or require hospitalization. The model is to a PRIDE Team Member visit the home once the individual has enrolled in PRIDE, to gather data related to recent health and fall risk; they in turn coordinate a visit by a visiting nurse to assess need/eligibility for services, and arrange for an appointment and (if necessary) transportation for the study participant to visit his or her primary physician. Ultimately, PRIDE strives to enhance seniors’ ability to live safely and independently in their own homes, while decreasing their reliance on the 9-1-1 system and hospital emergency departments. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by the Joanne McGovern, Senior Program Coordinator with the PRIDE Program, Yale University Department of Emergency Medicine, Section of Emergency Medical Services and may be reached at 203-785-4676.

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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 Schiller Shoreline Institute For Lifelong Learning 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086

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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Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation (ad on page 31)

453 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902 203-325-9300

DENTAL RESOURCES BRIDGEPORT Albion Street Dental Clinic 46 Albion St, Bridgeport 06605 203-332-3500

Fones School of Dental Hygiene – UB Clinics

(ad on page 39) 60 LaFayette St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-4137 Optimus Dental Clinic 982 E Main St, Bridgeport 06608 203-696-3270 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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DENTAL RESOURCES continued Southwest Community Health Center 361 Bird St, Bridgeport 06605 203-330-6000

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

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

DISABILITY SERVICES BRIDGEPORT Bureau of Rehabilitative Services 1057 Broad St, Bridgeport 06604 203-551-5500 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 National MS Society, CT Chapter 659 Tower Ave, 1st Fl, Hartford 06112 860-913-2550 Office of Protections & Advocacy 60B Weston St, Hartford 06120 860-297-4300

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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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STRATFORD

Bridgeport 95 Sylvan Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-579-6015

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

Danbury 2 Lee Mac Ave, Danbury 06810 203-797-2794

TRUMBULL

Hamden 1985 State St, Hamden 06517 800-842-8222

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

WALLINGFORD National Spinal Cord Injury Association of Connecticut Gaylord Farm 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

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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

BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Office (State of Connecticut Office) 1057 Broad St, Bridgeport 06604 203-551-2701 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LAW OFFICES OF LINNEA J LEVINE LLC 191 Post Road West Westport, CT 06880 www.linnealevine.com • linnea@linnealevine.com

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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

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

NORTH HAVEN BHcare (serving the Naugatuck Valley and the Shoreline) 127 Washington Ave, North Haven 06473 203-736-2601

STAMFORD

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

ELDER LAW

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

Wilson, Pinder & Snow (ad on page 25) 130 E Main St, Clinton 06413 860-669-1222

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Are You Okay (Fairfield Police) 100 Reef Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-254-4800

Assisted Living Technologies (ad on page 91) 74 S Broad St, Meriden 06450 203-235-8324

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association – Phillips Lifeline

(ad on page 86) 203-438-5555

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES Associate for Training & Development 350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-502-7303 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 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

ESTATE CLEANOUT

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ESTATE PLANNING

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

Wilson, Pinder & Snow (ad on page 25) 130 E Main St, Clinton 06413 860-669-1222

FALL PREVENTION SPECIALISTS

Assisted Living Technologies (ad on page 91) 74 S Broad St, Meriden 06450 203-235-8324

Yale PRIDE Project

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FINANCIAL ADVISORS

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Energy Assistance (financial aid for home heating) 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 06820 203-656-7490 Fuel Assistance ABCD, Inc 1070 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-366-8241 Home Owners Tax Relief – Renters Rebate Assessors 611 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3110 Silver Source 2009 Summer St, Stamford 06905 203-324-6584 State Administered General Assistance (SAGA) (cash and medical) 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860-424-5250

Unemployment Compensation – CT Department of Labor 200 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield 06109 860-263-6000

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8100 Darien Senior Programs Mather Center 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 06820 203-656-7490 Guilford Senior Center 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086 Janice von Beren Senior Center 40 Peck Rd, Bethany 06524 203-393-2100 ext 124 Jewish Community Center 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900 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

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FOOD RESOURCES

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

TEAM, Inc Meals on Wheels (Valley Residents, M-F) 203-538-5886 x4226

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

ANSONIA

DANBURY

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

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

BRIDGEPORT Angel Food Ministries 1589 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport 06607 203-579-1579 CW Resources – Trumbull, Bridgeport, Easton, Monroe, Southport, Stratford, Fairfield 215 Warren St, Bridgeport 06604 203-332-3264

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

DURHAM The Senior Cafe (low cost/no cost meals M & W by reservation) 350 Main St, Durham 06442 860-349-3153

Family Resource Center 680 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 203-330-8181

FAIRFIELD

Family Services – Woodfield 475 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 06605 203-368-5592

CT Food Bank 74 Linwood Ave, Fairfield 06824 203-256-1935

St. Ambrose Parish 1596 Boston Ave, Bridgeport 06610 203-333-1336

Operation Hope 636 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-292-5588

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

GREENWICH Meals-On-Wheels of Greenwich 89 Maple Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-869-1312 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Neighbor to Neighbor 248 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-622-9208

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAUGUTUCK 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

SOUTHBURY Southbury Food Bank 88 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-721-0377 STAMFORD Catholic Charities: Senior Nutrition Program (Latino & Russian meals available) 30 Myano Ln, Stamford 06902 203-324-6175

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WESTPORT 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 & Cremation (ad on pages 30-31)

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

453 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902 203-325-9300

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

Bridgeport Hospital 95 Armory Rd, Stratford 06614 203-384-3388

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

(ad on page 73) 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5311

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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

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 JCC Stamford (join us for lunch) 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 203-322-7900 Jewish Family Svc (Kosher Food Pantry) 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161 New Covenant House 198 Selleck St, Stamford 06902 203-964-8228 Salvation Army of Stamford 198 Selleck St, Stamford 06902 203-359-2320 Zion Lutheran Church 29 Grove St, Stamford 06902 203-327-7751

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GERIATRIC ASSESMENT CENTERS

rown Geriatric Evaluation B Clinic at Waveny

Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-863-4373 Continued on page 32 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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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

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Having the “Talk of a Lifetime” can make a difference. Finding a way to start talking with those who are close to us may be the most difficult part however, we will help reacquaint you with loved ones.

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GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT CENTERS continued 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 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 DEPARTMENTS Bethel 1 School St, Bethel 06801 203-794-8539 Bridgeport 999 Broad St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-7680

Brookfield 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield 06804 203-775-7315 Chesprocott Health District 1247 Highland Ave, Cheshire 06410 203-272-2761 Danbury 155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury 06810 203-797-4625 Darien 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien 06820 203-656-7320 East Shore Health District 14 Business Park Dr, Branford 06405 203-481-4233 Easton 225 Center Rd, Easton 06612 203-268-6291 Fairfield 725 Old Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3020 Greenwich 101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-622-7836 Guilford 50 Boston St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8118 Madison 8 Campus Dr, Madison 06443 203-245-5681 Meriden 165 Miller St, Meriden 06450 203-630-4221 Milford 82 New Haven Ave, Milford 06460 203-783-3285

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Sherman Mallory Town Hall, Sherman 06784 860-355-0166

NaugatuckValley Health District 98 Bank St, Seymour 06483 203-881-3255

Stamford 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford 06904 203-977-5652

New Canaan 77 Main St, New Canaan 06840 203-594-3018

Stratford 468 Birdseye St, Stratford 06615 203-385-4090

New Fairfield 4 Brush Hill Rd, New Fairfield 06812 203-312-5640

Trumbull 335 White Plains Rd, Trumbull 06611 203-452-1032

New Haven 54 Meadow St, 9th Fl, New Haven 06519 203-946-6999

Wallingford 45 S Main St, Rm 215, Wallingford 06492 203-294-2065

Newtown Health District 3 Primrose St, Newtown 06470 203-270-4291

Waterbury 1 Jefferson St, Waterbury 06706 203-574-6780

Norwalk 137-139 East Ave, Norwalk 06851 203-854-7776

West Haven 355 Main St, West Haven 06516 203-937-3660

Orange 605A Orange Center Rd, Orange 06477 203-891-4732

Westport Weston Health District 180 Bayberry Ln, Westport 06880 203-227-9571

Pomperaug Health District 77 Main St N, Unit 205, Southbury 06488 203-264-9616

Wilton 238 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897 203-563-0174

Quinnipiack Valley Health District 1151 Hartford Tpke, North Haven 06473 203-248-4528 Redding 100 Hill Rd, Redding 06875 203-938-2559

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Monroe 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe 06468 203-452-2818

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Ridgefield 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield 06877 203-431-2746

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Relay Connecticut’s Captioned Relay Connecticut offers a capTelephone tioned telephone service for people with hearing loss called CapTel®. Service This service allows individuals who 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 the freedom of telephone access regardless of their hearing ability. Through the Relay CT equipment distribution program, partnered with Converse Communications Corporation, CapTel phones are distributed for FREE to those who qualify! To qualify you must meet the following criteria: Full-time resident of Connecticut Have a hearing loss nB e at least 8 years old (Parent consent is required for those under 18 years old) n n

Relay Connecticut gives users the choice of which CapTel model best suits their needs. Whether it’s a model that only requires a traditional analog telephone line, OR a model that uses a high speed internet connection, 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: Email Michelle.Vicino@sprint.com or info@conversecommunications.com nC all 1-800-743-1219 or 1-800-242-4974 n

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) Continued on page 36

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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

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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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TOUCH-SCREEN CONVENIENCE CapTel 2400i For those who prefer a contemporary phone design and is also ideal for low-vision users. Features include dial-by-picture capability, a built-in answering machine and a traditional keypad for a familiar dialing experience. Requires high speed internet and a telephone line. (Wi-Fi compatible)

HEARING SERVICES & RESOURCES Gaylord Hearing Center 50 Gaylord Farm Rd, Wallingford 06492 203-284-2880

Relay Connecticut

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(ad on page 35) 200 Corporate Pl, Rocky Hill 06067 860-986-7234 HOME IMPROVEMENTS & MODIFICATIONS CT Housing Investment Fund, Inc 121 Tremont St, Hartford 06105 860-233-5165

*Available for purchase or FREE with signed 3rd party certification form 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. ~

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

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Connecticut Pharmacy

(ad on page 51) – 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

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

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

Charles Rietdyke Senior Center 211 Nichols Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8133 Estuary Council of Seniors 134 Main St Ext, Old Saybrook 06457 860-388-0005 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

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

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(ad on page 37) 385 Main St South #102, Southbury 203-262-0383 HOSPITALS BRANFORD Connecticut Hospice & Palliative Care 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford 06405 203-315-7500

MERIDEN Midstate Medical Center 435 Lewis Ave, Meriden 06451 203-694-8200

MIDDLETOWN Middlesex Hospital 28 Crescent St, Middletown 06457 860-358-6000

MILFORD Milford Hospital 300 Seaside Ave, Milford 06460 203-876-4000

BRIDGEPORT

NEW HAVEN

Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610 203-384-3000

Hospital of Saint Rahael 1450 Chapel St, New Haven 06511 203-789-3000

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

Yale-New Haven Hospital 20 York St, New Haven 06510 203-688-4242

DANBURY

NEW MILFORD

The Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810 203-739-7000

New Milford Hospital 21 Elm St, New Milford 06776 800-585-7198

DERBY

NORWALK

Griffin Hospital 130 Division St, Derby 06418 203-735-7421

The Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 06856 203-852-2000

GREENWICH

STAMFORD

Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-863-3000

The Stamford Hospital 30 Shelburne Rd, Stamford 06904 203-276-1000

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Clinics

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WALLINGFORD

WEST HAVEN

Gaylord Hospital – Long Term Acute Care 50 Gaylord Farm Rd, Wallingford 06492 203-284-2800

VA Connecticut Healthcare Systems 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven 06516 203-932-5711

WATERBURY

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES

Saint Mary’s Hospital 56 Franklin St, Waterbury 06706 203-709-6000

Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St, Ste 602, Stamford 06901 203-921-4161

Waterbury Hospital 64 Robbins St, Waterbury 06721 203-573-6000

TEAM, Inc Homemaking Program (Ansonia, Derby, Milford, Oxford, Orange, Shelton, Seymour & Woodbridge) 203-538-5886 x4226

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HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

Always Best Care Seniors Services Milford

LEGAL SERVICES LOCAL / NO FEE Center For Medicare Advocacy PO Box 350, Willimantic 06226 860-456-7790

(ad on page 91) 3 Schooner Ln, Ste 1-1, Milford 06460 203-877-1377

Connecticut Fair Housing Center 221 Main St, 4th Fl, Hartford 06106 860-247-4400

IKOR Life Care Management (ad on page 14)

Connecticut Statewide Legal Svcs – 2 11 State St, Bridgeport 06604 203-336-3851 – 2 0 Summer St, Stamford 06901 203-348-9216

1266 Main St, Stamford 06902 888-669-3227 x700 TEAM, Inc 30 Elizabeth St, Derby 06418 203-736-5420 x225

INCOME PLANNING

Pete Thompson Wealth Management

(ad on page 26) 8 Sachem Trl, Westport 06880 203-227-1949

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Pete Thompson Wealth Management

(ad on page 26) 8 Sachem Trl, Westport 06880 203-227-1949 IV THERAPY

Mary Wade IV Therapy

(ad on page 141) 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222

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

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

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CHESHIRE

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

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

BETHEL

CHESTER

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

Chester Public Library 21 W Main St, Chester 06412 860-526-0018

BRANFORD

CLINTON

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

Henry Carter Hull Library 10 Killingworth Tpke, Clinton 06413 860-669-2342

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

COS COB

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

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BETHANY

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

CROMWELL Cromwell Belden Public Library 39 West St, Cromwell 06416 860-632-3460

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

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

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

DURHAM Durham Public Library 7 Maple Ave, Durham 06422 860-349-9544

EAST HADDAM East Haddam Public Library 18 Plains Rd, Moodus 06469 860-873-8248 Rathburn Memorial Library 36 Main St, East Haddam 06423 860-873-8210

EAST HAMPTON East Hampton Public Library 105 Main St, East Hampton 06424 860-267-6621

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

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

ESSEX Essex Library Association 33 West Ave, Essex 06426 860-767-1560

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

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

HADDAM Brainerd Memorial Library 920 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438 860-345-2204

HAMDEN Brundage Community Branch Libr 91 Circular Ave, Hamden 06514 203-287-2675 Miller Memorial Central Library 2901 Dixell Ave, Hamden 06518 203-287-2680

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

KILLINGWORTH Killingworth Library 301 Rte 81, Killingworth 06419 860-663-2000

MIDDLEFIELD Levi E Coe Library 414 Main St, Middlefield 06455 860-349-3857

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

MIDDLETOWN Russell Library 123 Broad St, Middletown 06457 860-347-2528

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

MILFORD

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Whitneyville Branch Library 125 Carleton St, Hamden 06517 203-287-2677

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LIBRARIES continued 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

NORWALK Norwalk Public Library 1 Balden Ave, Norwalk 06850 203-899-2780 South Norwalk Branch 10 Washington St, Norwalk 06854 203-899-2790

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

OLD SAYBROOK Acton Public Library 60 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook 06475 860-395-3184

ORANGE Case Memorial Library 613 Orange Center Rd, Orange 06477 203-891-2170

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

PORTLAND Portland Library 20 Freestone Ave, Portland 06480 860-342-6770

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

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

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

SHELTON

TRUMBULL

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

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

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

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

SHERMAN

WALLINGFORD

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

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

SOUTHBURY

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

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

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

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PROSPECT

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 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued WESTBROOK Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Dr, Westbrook 06498 860-399-6422

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

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

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

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

WILTON

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

LIFE INSURANCE

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Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 48) 203-561-7864

LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE CT Long Term Care Ombudsman 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860-424-5200

Pete Thompson Wealth Management

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Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 48) 203-561-7864

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(ad on page 37) 385 Main St South #102, Southbury 203-262-0383 MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFORMATION Acquired Brain Injury Waiver (ABI) DSS Social Work Svcs –B ridgeport Office 925 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport 06606 203-551-2706 – S tamford Office 1642 Bedford St, Stamford 06905 203-251-9392 Bureau of Assistance Programs 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860- 424-5250

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

ElderLifeCare Management (ad on page 13) 67 W Main St, Bldg 1, Ste 112, Clinton 06413 860-664-5695 Personal Care Attendant Waiver (PCA): Dept of Social Svcs Social Work Services: Stamford 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 203-251-9392

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Connecticut Homecare Program for Elders (CHCPE): The Alternate Care Unit at DSS 25 Sigourney St, Hartford 06106 860-424-4904

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Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 48) 203-561-7864

Wise program: Dept of Mental Health & Addiction Services 410 Capital Ave, PO Box 341431 Hartford 06134 866-548-0265

Wilson Pinder & Snow (ad on page 25) 130 E Main St, Clinton 06413 860-669-1222

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

Ted Heckel – American Senior Benefits (ad on page 48) 203-561-7864

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Assisted Living Technologies (ad on page 91) 74 S Broad St, Meriden 06450 203-235-8324

Connecticut Pharmacy

(ad on page 51) – 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

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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 Bridgeport Hospital REACH Program (Inpatient/Outpatient) 1558 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport 06610 203-384-3377 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 Services (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 Center 46 Albion St, Bridgeport 06605 203-330-6000 White Rose Home Healthcare Agency, LLC 203-683-6055 Accepting Mental Health Waiver clients

FAIRFIELD

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

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 Continued on next page

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MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING continued 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

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

TRUMBULL Trumbull Counseling Ctr (Outpatient) 121, Old Mine Rd, Trumbull 06611 203-261-5110

WEST HAVEN

eteran’s Affairs V Connecticut Health Care System (ad on page 69)

(West Haven Medical Center) 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven 06516 203-932-5711

MOVE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZING SERVICES

Living Organized

(ad on page 20) 203-451-7880`

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

UB Clinics

(ad on page 39) 60 LaFayette St, Bridgeport 06604 203-576-4349 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT

Mary Wade Parkinson’s Therapy Program

(ad on page 141) 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222 PET CARE & SERVICES PetLuvin’ Casita Boarding, Day Care, Pet Visits – Serving lower Fairfield County 203-321-5066

PHYSICIANS Greenwich Hospital Center For Healthy Aging 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-863-4373

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2184 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 378-9002 • www.drLeeforest.com

36 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 259-1911 • www.cthousecalls.com

House Calls & Virtual Visits – Dr. Lee Forest

(ad on page 51) 36 Sanford St, Fairfield 06824 203-259-1911

Fairfield Family Physicians – Dr. Lee Forest (ad on page 51) 2184 Main St, Stratford 06615 203-378-9002

PHARMACIES

Connecticut Pharmacy

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changing the impersonal nature of doctor visits We bring top quality care to the comfort of your home.We have pay-as-you-go pricing or Yearly Medical Plans as low as $69-$99/month. It’s better care at a better price!

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664 Main Ave Norwalk, CT 06851 203-939-1836 767 Orange Street New Haven, CT 06511 203-691-5405 200 Post Road Madison, CT 06443 203-421-2132 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney

Abbott Terrace Health Center (ad on page 169)

Wilson Pinder & Snow

Beacon Brook Health Care Center (ad on page 169)

(ad on page 24) 191 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-221-2782 (ad on page 25) 130 E Main St, Clinton 06413 860-669-1222 PULMONARY REHABILITATION

Mary Wade Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

(ad on page 37) 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222 RAMPS

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(ad on page 37) 385 Main St South #102, Southbury 203-262-0383 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Lisa Defonce, ABR, SRES, SFR – Houlihan Lawrence

(ad on page 52) 16 Elm Pl, Rye, NY 10580 914-227-5045

44 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702 203-755-4870

89 Weid Dr, Naugatuck 06770 203-720-7820

Cassena Care at Norwalk

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(ad on page 1) 53 Courtland Ave, Stamford 06902 203-351-8300

Gaylord Hospital Outpatient Svcs 50 Gaylord Farm Rd, Wallingford 06492 203-284-2888

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center (ad on page 169) 642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877 203-438-8378

Maefair Health Care Center

(ad on page 169) 21 Maefair Ct, Trumbull 06611 203-459-5152

Mary Wade Outpatient Rehabilitation (ad on page 141)

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Medicare 2017 “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 pay monthly $104.90 - $121.86 (Premium could be higher based on income) $166 annual deductible.

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

$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. No out-of-pocket maximum. Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

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 coverage outside the USA. No out-of-pocket maximum. Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

These plans generally pay the Part A & B deductibles, the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits. 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. Need to add a Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties. 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 54 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

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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 (A-N)

Medicare Part D Drug Program

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

Part B premium ($104.90 - $121.80) is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

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 - $400 deductible Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $3,750

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Coverage Gap (Phase III) The member now pays almost all costs: 51% coinsurance or co-pay for covered generic drugs. 40% coinsurance for covered brand name drugs. You stay here until member has paid $4,950

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

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $3.30 / $8.25 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.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

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Annual Election Period is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year

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 11/2016 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Meridian Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center

Shady Knoll Health Care Center (ad on page 169) 41 Skokort St, Seymour 06483 203-881-2555

(ad on page 170) 1132 Meriden Rd, Waterbury 06705 203-757-1228 Specializing in orthopedics

The Nathaniel Witherell

Northbridge Health Care Center (ad on page 169)

Waveny Care Center Outpatient Rehab (ad on page 73)

2875 Main St, Bridgeport 06606 203-336-0232

Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center

(ad on page 56, Inside Back Cover) 76 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk 06851 203-847-5893

(ad on page 57) 70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830 203-618-4200

3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840 203-594-5200

Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation & Health Care Center (ad on page 155) 439 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897 203-834-0199

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(ad on page 170) 50 Beach Rd, Wolcott 06716 203-879-8066

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Pete Thompson Wealth Management

(ad on page 26) 8 Sachem Trl, Westport 06880 203-227-1949 RESPITE CARE CT Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program 10 Middle St, Bridgeport 203-333-9288

Mary Wade Respite Care

(ad on page 141) 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222 ROLL-IN SHOWERS

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(ad on page 37) 385 Main St South #102, Southbury 203-262-0383 SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT Charter Oak Pass Sherwood Island State Park, (Exit 18 off I-95), Westport 06880 860-424-3200

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Wolcott View Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center – The Heart & Lung Center

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SHORT-TERM REHAB

The care you need, close to home. HIGHEST RATING BY MEDICARE MINUTES FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS Short-term rehab at The Nathaniel Witherell is designed to fit your life and style. Private rooms, professional care, and therapy available seven days a week.

Contact George Cossifos at 203-618-4232 or gcossifos@witherell.org 70 Parsonage Road | Greenwich CT 06830 | nathanielwitherell.org Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Presents the 12th Annual Registration is Free

Date: September 7th, 2017 Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM Location: Trumbull Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom

To Participate

Contact: Marnie Klebart O: 203-337-8320 C: 203-623-1888

E: Marnie.Klebart@Cumulus.com

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT continued Fairfield Parks and Recreation Fairfield 06824 203-256-3144 JCC Stamford 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford 06905 –C lasses & Group Activities Senior Adult Fitness 203-322-7900 – L ife Enhancement Classes 203-322-7900 – F un & Games 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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DARIEN Darien Senior Programs – Mather Center 2 Renshaw, Darien 06820 203-655-7490

BROOKFIELD Brookfield Senior Center 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield 06804 203-775-7300

EAST HAVEN East Haven Senior Center 91 Taylor Ave, East Haven 06512 203-468-3277

CHESHIRE Cheshire Senior Center 240 Maple Ave, Cheshire 06410 203-272-3165

EASTON Easton Senior Center 650 Morehouse Rd, Easton 06612 203-268-1145

CROMWELL Cromwell Senior Center 41 West St, Cromwell 06416 860-632-3447

FAIRFIELD Bigelow Center for Senior Activities 100 Mona Ter, Fairfield 06824 203-256-3166

DANBURY Elmwood Hall 10 Elmwood Pl, Danbury 06810 203-797-4686

GREENWICH Greenwich Senior Center 299 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich 06830 203-862-6700

DERBY Derby Senior Center 293 Main St, Derby 06418 203-736-1484 EAST HADDAM East Haddam Senior Center 15 Great Hillwood Rd, Moodus 06469 860-873-5034

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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

EAST HAMPTON East Hampton Senior Center 105 Main St, East Hampton 06424 860-267-4426

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GUILFORD Guilford Senior, Center 32 Church St, Guilford 06437 203-453-8086 HADDAM Haddam Senior Center 923 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438 860-345-2480 HAMDEN Miller Senior Center 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden 06518 203-287-2547 MADISON Madison Senior Center 29 Bradley Ave, Madison 06443 203-245-5687 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 MIDDLEFIELD Middlefield Senior Center 405 Main St, Middlefield 06455 860-349-7114 MIDDLETOWN Middletown Senior Center 61 Durant St, Middletown 06457 860-344-3513

MILFORD Milford Senior Center 9 Jepson Dr, Milford 06460 203-877-5131 MONROE Monroe Senior Center 235 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe 06468 203-452-2815 NAUGATUCK Naugatuck Senior Center 300 Meadow St, Naugatuck 06770 203-720-7069 NEW CANAAN New Canaan Senior Center 663 South Ave, New Canaan 06840 203-594-3620 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 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

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NORTH HAVEN Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center 189 Pool Rd, North Haven 06473 203-239-5432

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

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

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

OLD SAYBROOK Estuary Regional Senior Center 220 Main St, Old Saybrook 06475 860-388-1611 Serving Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook ORANGE Orange Senior Center 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange 06477 203-891-2154 Ext108 OXFORD Oxford Senior Center 10 Old Church Rd, Oxford 06478 203-881-5231 PORTLAND Portland Senior Center 7 Waverly Ave, Portland 06480 860-342-6760 PROSPECT Prospect Senior Center 6 Center St, Prospect 06712 203-758-5300

SEYMOUR Seymour Senior Citizen Center 20 Pine St, Seymour 06483 203-888-2507 SHELTON Shelton Senior Center 81 Wheeler St, Shelton 06484 203-924-9324

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SOUTHBURY Southbury Senior Center 561 Main St S, Southbury 06488 203-262-0651 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 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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TRUMBULL Trumbull Senior Center 23 Priscilla Pl, Trumbull 06611 203-452-5199 WALLINGFORD Wallingford Senior Center 238 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 203-265-7753 WATERBURY Waterbury Senior Center 1985 E, Main St, Waterbury 06705 203-574-6746 WEST HAVEN Allingtown Senior Center 1 Forest Rd, West Haven 06516 203-937-3509 WESTON Weston Senior Center 9 School Rd, Weston 06883 203-222-2608 WESTPORT Westport Center for Senior Activities 21 Imperial Ave, Westport 06880 203-341-5099 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

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

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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

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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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

DANBURY Boehringer Ingeheim Americare Free Clinic of Danbury 76 West St, Danbury 00680 203-746-6188

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 PO Box 46, Wilton 06897 203-423-3225 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued Staying Put in New Canaan 58 Pine St, New Canaan 06840 203-966-7762 TEAM, Inc Elderly Services Programs (Valley Residents) 203-538-5886 x4226 United Way 211 www.211ct.org

SOCIAL SECURITY Ansonia 475 Main St, Ansonia 06401 866-331-7096

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

Bridgeport 3885 Main St, 3rd Fl, Bridgeport 06606 866-331-6399

Central Naugatuck Valley Help, Inc 900 Watertown Ave, Waterbury 06708 203-756-8984

Danbury 131 West St, Danbury 06810 203-748-3569

Chemical Abuse Service Agency 690 Artic St, Bridgeport 06608 203-339-4112

Meriden 1 W Main St, Meriden 06451 203-238-0346

Connecticut Renaissance 350 Fairfield Ave, Ste 701 Bridgeport 06604 203-336-5225

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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(ad on page 37) 385 Main St South #102, Southbury 203-262-0383

Liberation Programs Center 399 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 06610 203-384-9301

MCCA (ad on page 168) 203-733-4477 Positive Directions 420 Post Rd W, Westport 06880 203-227-7644 Recovery Counseling Services 480 Bond St, Bridgeport 06610 203-366-5817

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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 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

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

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Recovery Network of Programs – Shelton 2 Trap Falls Rd, Shelton 06484 203-929-1954

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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

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TRANSPORTATION

American Medical Response (ad on page 67) 800-379-7700

DANBURY Van Transportation Program 10 Dlmwood Pl, Danbury 06810 203-797-4686

Mary Wade Medical Transportation (ad on page 141)

DARIEN At Home in Darien 2 Rensaw Pl, Darien 06820 203-655-2227

TEAM, Inc Medical Transportation (Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Shelton) 203-538-5886 x4226

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

118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513 203-562-7222

Travel Training – The Kennedy Center Mobility Services 203-365-8522 x265 Showing CT seniors how to use public transportation

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

FAIRFIELD Bigelow Center for Senior Activities (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

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NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE & WHEELCHAIR SERVICE 800.379.7700

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FAX 800.670.0831 58 Middletown Ave, New Haven, CT 335 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport, CT In emergencies, call 911.

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SERVING NEW HAVEN AND BRIDGEPORT/FAIRFIELD COUNTY

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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 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 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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STRATFORD

Road Scholar 800-454-5768

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

TRUST MANAGEMENT

Linnea Levine Elder Law & Special Needs Attorney

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

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WALLINGFORD

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

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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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

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VETERAN SERVICES continued Fairfield Veterans Information and Advisory Center 197 Reef Rd, Fairfield 06824 203-259-9005 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 69) 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven 06516 203-932-5711

Veterans Administration (Outpatient Clinic)

(ad on page 69) – 7 Germantown Rd, Ste 2B, Danbury 06810 203-798-8422 – 1 275 Summer St, Ste 102, Stamford 06905 203-325-0649 VISION RESOURCES Choice Magazine Listening 888-724-6423 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

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 North St, Danbury 06810 203-885-1076 – 1 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven 06511 203-752-3059 – 2 32 N Elm St, Waterbury 06702 203-575-9779 TEAM, Inc 54 Grove St, Ste 6, Shelton 06484 203-538-5886 x4226

WOUND CARE

Stamford Wound Care

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Wound Care, Ostomy and Hyperbaric Center

203.276.2486

29 Hospital Plaza Suite 470 Stamford, CT 06902

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Quality Care For Your Chronic Wound Do you or a loved one have a wound that isn’t healing like it should? If left unchecked, some wounds can develop into more painful and more serious conditions. The Stamford Health Wound Care, Ostomy and Hyperbaric Center offers aggressive treatments for chronic wounds, many of which help to save limbs and lives. Our center was the first specialty wound care treatment center established in Connecticut and has been nationally recognized for delivering the highest standards of care. Our physicians specialize in vascular care, infectious diseases, podiatry, and surgical procedures and we have two pressurized hyperbaric chambers that provide pure oxygen therapy for better healing. To learn more, visit StamfordHealth.org/WoundCare

Staying Active With Arthritis You may think of arthritis as a condition that primarily affects older adults. While many seniors live with a form of the disease, according to the Arthritis Foundation, two-thirds of people with arthritis are under the age of 65. Arthritis frequently occurs with other chronic diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports approximately half of U.S. adults with heart disease or diabetes and one-third of those who are obese have arthritis. There are two common types of adult arthritis: Osteoarthritis – the most common form in which joint cartilage breaks down.

Rheumatoid arthritis - an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. Arthritis symptoms often include joint pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of range of motion. The specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis. Arthritis can make it difficult for a person to get around – to climb stairs or walk long distances – or do self-care activities. According to the CDC, over 43 percent of the 54.4 million adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis are limited in their usual activities as a result of arthritis. Treatment for arthritis may include management classes, physical therapy, weight management, medication Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Non Medical Home Care Definitions 24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you. 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. 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. MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button. MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications. 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. WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~

Staying Active With Arthritis continued and exercise. However, anyone with a chronic illness or condition should consult their physician and seek approval prior to beginning an exercise program. Benefits of Exercise Exercise can alleviate arthritis pain and stiffness and also may improve muscle strength, mobility and range of motion. It also helps with weight control and stress reduction.

Walking, swimming and programs that focus on balance and gentle stretching such as yoga and tai chi are effective forms of exercise that are easy on the joints. The only equipment necessary for walking is comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. You can walk outdoors when the weather permits and move indoors to a gym or shopping mall during inclement weather. Continued on page 93

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anaging a loved one’s healthcare can be taxing and all-consuming, which is why it’s so important for caregivers to take the time to rest, relax and rejuvenate. Waveny’s caregiver relief solutions can help seniors and families receive the services they need to make the most of everything, together.

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The Gift of Caregiver Relief.

During the week, take advantage of our vibrant Adult Day Program with free local transportation for daytime peace of mind. Or, plan a getaway knowing overnight respite guests with Alzheimer’s and dementia can stay with us for as short as a week at The Village, our award-winning Assisted Living community. Our trusted care can even come to you – whether personalized assistance or just a helping hand – through Waveny’s home-based services. Or, choose any combination of our services and programs to meet your unique needs and preferences. Conveniently located in New Canaan, Waveny’s continuum of care flows fluidly within a single nonprofit organization, Discover more by dropping by, calling 203.594.5302 or visiting waveny.org.

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PHONE #

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88 91 91 91 92 86

Always Best Care Senior Services

Angelic Care

Assisted Living Services, Inc

Benevolent Care, LLC

Branford Hills Home Care Services

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203-488-7544

475-298-2352

203-634-8668

203-588-9740

203-877-1377

203-777-1234

FM NH NH

F NH

PREFERRED NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES

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CONTRACT WITH VA MEDICAID PRIVATE INSURANCE PRIVATE PAY FREE ASSESSMENT LIABILITY COVERAGE B=Bonded / I=Insured / W=Worker’s comp 24 HOUR CONTACT 24 HOUR CARE MED-ALERT MEDICATION REMINDERS TRANSPORTATION INCONTINENCE CARE ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA CARE HOMEMAKER / COMPANION

Aides & Companions

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES

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MINIMUM HRS PER VISIT

ComForCare of Lower Fairfield County

(203) 629-5029

CT. DCP Reg. #HCA0108

Wallingford

CT. DCP Reg. #HCA0175

(203) 453-2100 (203) 697-1030 ComfortKeepers.com

CT Shoreline

CT. DCP Reg. #HCA1312

We help to keep her independent spirit strong. Comfort Keepers® provides compassionate in-home care that helps seniors live safe, happy, and independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. We call our approach Interactive Caregiving™, a unique system of care, which keeps our clients mentally and physically engaged while focusing on their safety and nutrition needs.

Care — Beyond Compare!

Lower Fairfield County

F NH

FM NH

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203-705-0220

203-702-1181

860-442-2731

(203) 924-4949

Shelton

CT. DCP Reg. #HCA0141

In-Home Care Services for Seniors and Other Adults

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven M = Middlesex

100

ComForCare Greater Danbury

CareCo Shoreline

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•Personal Care •Companionship •Meal Preparation •Laundry •24/7 Care Available •Respite or Family Relief •Medication Reminders •Light Housekeeping •Incidental Transportation •Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care •Transitional Care •End of Life Care

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PHONE #

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860-388-9600 203-264-2062

203-697-1030

203-924-4949

Comfort Keepers of Wallingford

Companions & Homemakers Clinton Companions & Homemakers Middlebury

Comfort Keepers of Southbury

203-924-4949

203-629-5029

75 75

203-453-2100

Comfort Keepers of Shelton

Comfort Keepers of Connecticut Shoreline Comfort Keepers of Lower Fairfield County

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M NH

NH M

F NH

NH M

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*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven M = Middlesex

Home Instead Senior Care

F NH

M NH

F NH

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203-853-0370

203-444-8575

168 BC

203-955-1915

860-388-1788

203-295-3477

203-782-3195x405

168

Fairfield Family Care

Golden Horizons Elder Care Services, Inc Home Care Assistance Fairfield County Home Care Assistance New Haven County

Continuum Help at Home

203-939-9697

203-259-8375

91 100

203-772-1950

Compassionate Home Care

Companions & Homemakers New Haven Companions & Homemakers Westport

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COUNTIES SERVED

PHONE #

AD ON PAGE #

86 91 79 141 92 87

HomeCare by RVNA

Homemakers & Companions of Guilford

Live Better Home Care

Mary Wade at Home

Osborn Home Care

Right At Home Darien

203-202-9487

203-641-7683

203-562-1639

203-347-3188

203-689-5104

203-894-5000

F NH

F NH M NH

F NH

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• Stroke • Stroke • Palliative Care • Palliative Care • Hospice • Hospice • Oncology Oncology • • Hearing Hearing Loss Loss •

Service Provider for CT for Home Care Programs for Programs Elders and Medicaid Service Provider CT Home Care for Elders

Offering Qualified • Daily Personal CareAssistance With • Daily Personal Care • Assistance With Shopping & Errands • Assistance With Shopping & Errands • Accompany Dr. Appointments • Accompany Dr. Appointments • Acquired Acquired Brain Brain Injury Injury Services Services • • Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Care Care •

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Locally Owned, Owned, Locally Nationally Supported Supported Nationally

203-347-3188

Olga Tobet Tobet Founder Founder Olga Over 10 10 Years Years of of CNA CNA Experience Experience Over

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203-269-4400

203-713-8855

87 87

203-261-5777

Accepting Medicaid, Private Insurance and Private Pay Cases Offering Qualified Assistance With

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven M = Middlesex

Right At Home of Middle Connecticut

Right At Home Greater Fairfield County Right At Home New Haven County

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85 81 81 81 81 89 87

Sterling Care

SYNERGY HomeCare of Danbury

SYNERGY HomeCare of East Haven

SYNERGY HomeCare of Fairfield

SYNERGY HomeCare of Stamford

The Best Help

Visiting Angels of Middlefield & Madison

F NH M NH

Middlefield: 860-349-7016 Madison: 203-245-5833

F NH

203-520-5608

203-661-6969

203-923-8866

203-691-5071

203-731-2544

203-532-0050

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County

Waveny At Home F

F NH

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203-594-5249

203-762-8958

203-298-9700

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203.303.7400 to reserve www.synergyhomecare.com your space in the Seniors Blue Book, or email Carol@SeniorsBlueBook.com HCA#0000644

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Call for a FREE Care Assessment 1.888.39.WE CARE

Loved one has dementia? Recovering from a fall? Need additional help at home?

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven M = Middlesex

Visiting Angels Woodbridge

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4 Nurses At Work A&B Homecare Solutions AAA Nursing Care Affordable Home Care Aging Better At Home Alina’s Elder Care, LLC All About You Home Care Services East Haven All About You Home Care Services Naugatuck Always Best Care of Western CT Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care American European Senior Care AmeriHealth at Home Apex Health Services Arcadia Home Care Aricare At Home Compassionate Care Athena Care at Home At-HomeCare of CT Authentic Health Care, LLC Beacon Hospice and Home Care Best Choice Homecare BrightStar Care Norwalk BrightStar Care of Western Connecticut BrightStar Care Stamford Brooke’s Home Care Care at Home

203-720-9383 203-262-6170 203-520-0116 203-612-6139 203-255-7491 203-380-2376 203-378-2478 203-500-0086 203-612-7686 203-234-9355 203-748-0103 203-549-8746 203-506-8038 203-873-0104 203-810-4800 203-826-8291 203-883-8560 203-655-3400 860-333-6025 x414

F F NH F F NH F NH F

F NH F NH F NH F F F NH

203-854-6995 F 203-495-1900 F NH 203-377-2220 F NH 203-691-9121 203-441-4422 NH 203-435-9995 M NH 203-469-3831 NH 203-710-9662 203-557-3270 203-488-8889 203-337-6640 203-941-1700 203-380-9252 860-829-0208 203-690-1963 203-890-9944 203-601-7233 203-377-1844 203-213-0700 203-904-2273 203-630-2881 203-846-4370 203-972-7536 203-227-0303 860-529-2273 203-707-0081 203-489-3333 203-744-9200 203-744-9200 203-774-5597 203-745-2126

203-380-2700

Elite Care Homemakers & Companion Services Elite Senior Care Elizabeth’s Home Health Care Agency Ellis Homecare Emerest Health of Connecticut Equinox Home Care Euro-American Connections & Homecare Executive Care EZ Care Staffing Fairfield County Senior Care Family Care Plus Family Matters Home Care FirstLight HomeCare Franciscan Ever There Care Geriatric Care Management Associates Geri-Care Connections, LLC Geron Nursing Global Care Grand Care Companions Greenwich HomeCare Griswold Home Care Bethel Griswold Home Care Danbury & Bethel Griswold Home Care Naugatuck Griswold Home Care New Haven

Griswold Home Care Stratford

F NH NH

F NH F NH FM NH F NH F

F NH F FM NH F NH F NH F NH FM NH F NH F NH F NH FM NH F NH FM NH

Lina Home Care Live-Ins For The Elderly Loving Care Loving Care, Inc Registry Masonicare at Home New Choice Home Care Newton-Foster Home Care Agency No Place Like Home-Care Osborn Home Care Partners In Care, Inc Passionate Care Services, LLC Personal Care Solutions, LLC Positive Outlooks Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc Privatus Care Solutions Quality Care Services, LLC Quality Homecare Quality Staffing Home Care Agency Reliant Homecare Solutions ResCare HomeCare ResCare HomeCare Samaritan Homecare Senior Helpers Senior Helpers Senior Services at Home SeniorBridge

ADDITIONAL NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES 203-288-4505 203-748-9028 203-543-3700 203-543-3700 203-679-5888 860-347-0410 203-773-5097 203-483-7764 203-641-7683 800-524-6475 203-378-0433 203-848-4831 203-307-5924 203-323-3000 203-987-6870 203-227-4480 203-597-0840 866-656-4754 203-635-3153 866-722-1994 866-722-1994 203-296-2829 203-449-3552 203-659-0402 203-489-2773 475-238-6388 203-233-4070

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F NH F NH F NH F F NH F NH

F NH F NH

F NH M NH F F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH F F NH

F NH FM NH F F F NH

F NH F NH

F NH FM NH

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

F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH

Griswold Home Care Stratford Guardian Angels Homecare Hamlett Health Services Health At Home Help at Home Home Care Advantage Home Choice Senior Care Home Helpers Wallingford Home Instead Senior Care Home Instead Senior Care Home Instead Senior Care Middletown Homewatch CareGivers of Fairfield County Hope Health Care Horizon Homemaker & Companion Interim HealthCare Westport J & S Homecare Solutions J M Home Care Jewish Family Service Home Companion Referral Agency Jewish Senior Services – Friedman Home Care Keep Me Home

F NH

Kindred at Home Hamden Kindred at Home Old Saybrook Konedu Home Care Lifeline Nursing F NH LIFETIME Care at Home FM LifeWorx NH Lighthouse Companion Care M = Middlesex

203-790-8070 203-826-9581 855-412-2273 203-212-4545 203-663-6760 203-748-2420 203-569-4900 203-580-6260 203-661-1834 203-628-7438

203-324-2273 203-724-9090 203-870-9850 203-744-0059 203-777-5521 203-430-3355 203-226-3400 203-564-1591 203-364-4478 203-690-1447 203-345-8992 347-581-9590 203-783-9947 203-924-4949 203-796-0651 203-790-5577 855-535-2500 203-433-4325

*COUNTIES: F = Fairfield NH = New Haven

Care On Call Care4All Caregiver’s Home Solutions Careone Health Services CareSource Caring Hearts Healthcare Services, LLC Caring Partners Carol Raitanen Castle Group Home Care Chad Home Health Agency Change A Life Time Companies Comfort Care Services Comfort Caregivers Comfort Keepers Shelton Comfort Keepers, Danbury & Surrounding Communities Community Helping Hands CompassCare, LLC Compassionate Care at Home Connecticut Caregiver Connection Connecticut Homecare Services Connecticut In-Home Assistance Constant Geriatrics Constellation Private Duty Danbury Nurses Registry Danielcare Homecare Dependable Care Dignity Home Care Elderly Caregivers, LLC

F F NH NH F NH F NH F NH F NH F NH NH M

203-396-1136 F NH 860-829-4500 FNHM 203-287-3174 FNHM 860-510-0210 M NH 800-418-3299 203-891-8243 F NH 203-458-5990 NH 203-966-3400 F 844-550-5215 F NH

203-921-4161

203-481-4559

203-900-8020 F 203-923-2380 F NH 203-437-7053 NH 203-309-0606 F

203-380-2700 203-439-7731 203-757-2004 203-488-9915 203-520-0116 203-744-8380 203-227-5040 203-558-7065 203-386-1151 203-458-2992 860-316-2331 Seniors Helpers Seniors Helping Seniors Seven Stars Home Care Services, LLC Shamrock Visiting Nurse & Home Health Aide Agency Sheraton Home Care Sovereign Home Health Stellar Home Care Task Home Care Services Tender Heart Care The Davis & Brooks Family Agency TLC Homecare Total Assurance Home Health Care Touching Hearts at Home Unicare Unison Health Services Utopia Companion Services Valley Care Valmar Care Services Visiting Angels Brookfield Visiting Angels Fairfield Visiting Angels Greenwich Stamford Darien Where The Heart Is White Rose Home Healthcare Agency Willcare Willow’s Nesting Nursing & Home Care Agency Wings of Eagles Care Solutions You First Home Care 203-256-1804 203-792-2273 203-523-0331 203-956-7686 203-438-3811 203-724-7315 203-545-0409 203-632-5549 203-702-2090 203-431-0580 203-368-6112 860-347-4446 203-466-3050 860-767-0186 203-387-4200 203-740-0230 203-254-0402 203-658-8800 203-527-7080 203-683-6055 203-374-4555 203-952-5810 203-512-7734 203-214-9861

F NH F NH F NH F NH F

F F

F NH M NH F NH

F NH F NH F NH

F NH F F F NH F NH F NH

203-659-0402 F NH 203-488-9200 NH 203-870-4774 F NH

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® Quality Home Care You Can Trust®

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

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COMPANIONS & HOMEMAKERS ¹ | GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED MEDICAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY ²

Americas Choice in Homecare Visiting Angels Can Help... Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands/Shopping

Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-In Care

203-298-9700 Serving New Haven, Fairfield and Hartford county. 264 Amity Road, Suite 208, Woodbridge, CT 06525 66 Cedar Street, Unit 301, Newington, CT 06111 2505 Main Street, Bldg. 2, Unit 204B, Stratford, CT 06615

www.visitingangels.com/woodbridge • www.visitingangels.com/newington Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. LIC#HCA.0000561 & HCA.0000791

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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

we’re here to help you... Many people want to live at home as they age. HomeCare by RVNA’s live-in and hourly caregivers are experienced, fully-trained, and compassionate. We provide the highest quality of care. Which means peace of mind for you. Call or email us today to learn more. 27 Governor Street | Ridgefield, Connecticut | 203.894.5000 customercare@hcrvna.com | homecarebyrvna.com

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Select Your Caregiver Home Care for Independent Living. Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands/Shopping

Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-In Care

860-349-7016

www.visitingangels.com/middlefield

203 245-5833

www.visitingangels.com/MadisonCt

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

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203-777-1234 Serving Southern Connecticut

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203-401-0504

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• Caring companionship & homemakers • Laundry & light housekeeping • Meal preparation & diet monitoring • Grooming assistance • Medication reminders • Prescribed exercise & ambulation • Memory care • Shopping & errands • Local transportation • Escort to appointments & social activities

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Companions Homemakers & Personal Care Attendants

Home Care Agency

Specializing in Eastern European Caregivers, Companions and CNAs Live-in/Hourly/Overnight Services Complete in-home care services tailored to your preferences provided by college-educated caregivers Please call us for a free in-home consultation. Natalia Gargula Owner/Operator

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It Starts At “Hello!” For older Americans especially those experiencing memory loss, hiring a stranger to enter their home can be frightening. Even with another loved one living at home, the thought of someone new and unknown visiting them for a few hours a day can haunt their thoughts and make them uneasy about accepting in-home care services. From the beginning, the home care agency’s representative must be empathetic to the client’s concerns and respectful of their wishes before they provide them with the home care services they need. How does this happen? It all starts at “Hello!” When a family member or the prospective client makes the first inquiry of a home care agency, being treated with respect by the person on the other end of the phone line or answering email is critical for the conversation to continue. Listening to their story unfold and following up with appropriate questions to gain more insight and understanding helps build the bonds of trust needed for a healthy client-agency relationship. Such information is integral in matching the client’s needs with the agency’s qualified caregivers which further strengthens their trust. For many adults the benefits of “aging in place” in their homes amid familiar surroundings and routines far outweighs the other care

alternatives. When needing assistance in their homes, hiring a home care agency is a safe, affordable way to ensure your loved one’s activities of daily living and needs for socialization are consistently met and your family does not become the employer by hiring someone privately. Agency-based caregivers provide everything from a few hours of companionship per week to 24/7 live-in care, and everything in between. Home care services include companionship, housekeeping, and assistance with errands, shopping, doctors’ appointments, and other activities plus assistance with dressing and personal care, and medication reminders. Did you know Home Care Agencies are... Registered and overseen by the CT Department of Consumer Services. Hint: The lower the license number, the longer the agency has been providing services to clients. nE ngaged in rigorous vetting process when hiring caregivers that includes background and reference checks. nR esponsible for paying workers’ compensation and general liability insurance for their caregivers as well as payroll taxes. nE xperienced at hiring and finding just the right caregiver for your loved one. n

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Families considering home care will benefit from an agency’s years of experience and its partnership to develop the right plan of care, find the right caregiver(s) to provide the care, adjust the ongoing care plan

as the client’s condition changes, and address issues and challenges that often bewilder inexperienced families. It starts with “Hello”! ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Companions & Homemakers, Inc., Connecticut’s oldest and most trusted home care agency. See their ad on page 91.

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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

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prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications. SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature. THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) – Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills. 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 functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

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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. 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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Committed to providing Quality Living and Independence excellent personal and in Your Own Home skilled health care Medicare and Medicaid Certified service that is costSkilled Nursing • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy effective and promotes Speech Therapy • Social Services independence, • Certified Nurse Assistants available 24/7 safety, and Home Health Aides • Wound Care accept Medicare, excellent • Personal Care Assistance Medicaid, Private-Pay • Intravenous Line Management quality of life for home based individuals. 203.939.9697 • www.chcofct.com

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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. 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: RO-Routine Care – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s residence, this can be their private 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. CC-Continuous Care – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. Continuous care also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic

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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 hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients. Many Hospice agencies utilize social workers to help find resources for indigent families.

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 hands-on 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.

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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.

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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. Continued on next page

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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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Senior Housing Definitions prohibited by law to promote these AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some commuservices without a specific license. nities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & These restrictions vary by community. URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – helps apartment owners offer reduced ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA rents to low-income tenants. ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Licensed assisted living facility or HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER skilled nursing facility that specialize PROGRAM – in delivering care to victims of Alz(Sec 8) - find your own place and use heimer’s and dementia. Communities the voucher to pay for all or part of are typically bedroom-style rental the rent. Participating households are units with common areas for dining required to pay the greater of 10% of and activities. Many are locked for their gross annual income or 30% of residents’ safety. Specifically trained their adjusted income towards rent. staff usually serves the special needs To qualify, a household’s annual inof this population. Amenities vary come must not exceed the applicable for each community. income limit for the area as adjusted by family size. 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

(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.

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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. 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

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

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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, Continued on page 171

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122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

1 MacDonough Pl, Middletown 06457

One Macdonough Place

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

138 139

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1110 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

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123

135

111

121 155

Sunshine Senior Residence

614 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford 06903

Scofield Manor

PHONE #

Meadow Ridge

# OF UNITS

Edgehill

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-295-3477

203-329-2388

860-358-5802

866-979-7015

203-323-2323 877-219-1164

332

216

$5,000

$488

$3,961

$4,900

PREFERRED INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITY

INDEPENDENT LIVING / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT

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

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203-594-5450

203-295-3477

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100 Redding Road | Redding, CT 06896

Call 1.866.979.7015 to schedule your personal tour, or visit us online at MeadowRidge.com.

Independent Living | Assisted Living | Skilled Nursing | Rehabilitation

Meadow Ridge is a premier Life Plan Community perched high on a ridge in the gorgeous Connecticut countryside. It’s a lifestyle offering classic hospitality and an active culture, with the long-term protection of LifeCare®.

Discover a unique retirement lifestyle.

The Inn – Part of Waveny LifeCare Network, 73 Oenoke Ridge Rd, New Canaan 06840

43 Old Logging Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

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435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

The Greens at Cannondale

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

Cedar Woods, 80 Cedar St, Branford 06405 The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

28 Vine Rd, Stamford 06905

Wormser Congregate Senior Housing

1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438

The Saybrook at Haddam

101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

122

141

155

203-374-5611

BRIDGEPORT

203-481-6028 203-483-7260

BRANFORD

203-968-1092

860-345-3779

914-925-8242

203-761-1191

185

92 136

382

$3,150

$3,099 $3,395

$4,000

$5,441

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

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177

133

49 48

115

258

$4,000

$3,800

$4,000

$3,200

$3,870

$2,858 $4,700

$3,500

$1,951

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203-248-1864

Benchmark at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden 06518

HAMDEN

860-345-3779

203-248-8880

141

HADDAM

203-689-7232

GUILFORD

860-767-7201

ESSEX

203-467-0067

EAST HAVEN

203-790-9161 203-748-0506

DANBURY

860-635-2690

CROMWELL

860-526-6800

CHESTER

203-272-7550

CHESHIRE

Atria Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06517

1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438

The Saybrook at Haddam

The Gables at Guilford, 201 Granite Rd, Guilford 06437

Essex Meadows , 30 Bokum Rd, Essex 06426

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

Glen Crest, 3 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811 The Gardens, 8 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Rd, Cromwell 06416

Chester Village West, 317 W Main St, Chester 06412

Elim Park Place, 140 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire 06410

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C•D

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The Inn – Part of Waveny LifeCare Network, 73 Oenoke Ridge Rd, New Canaan 06840

Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford 06461

203-594-5450

NEW CANAAN

203-701-7090

MILFORD

860-342-8033

The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Rd, Middletown 06457

860-358-5802 860-344-1221

135

MIDDLETOWN

203-237-8815

MERIDEN

Heritage Commons, 38 Boston Rd, Middletown 06457

1 MacDonough Pl, Middletown 06457

One Macdonough Place

Miller Memorial Community, 360 Broad St, Meriden 06450

203-245-0212

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The Homestead, 391 Boston Post Rd, Madison 06443

# OF UNITS

103

$4,500

$4,100

$2,475

$3,961

$715

$4,525

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-245-3311

MADISON

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

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

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C•D

203-262-6868

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

121 155

203-267-7100

The Hearth at Southbury, 655 Main St, Southbury 06488

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

203-262-6555

Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury 06488

216

165

131

382

332

150

249

$4,900

$2,495

$4,295

$2,430

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$5,441

$1,250

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203-323-2323 877-219-1164

STAMFORD

203-264-9135

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

SOUTHBURY

203-929-5396

Wesley Heights, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

SHELTON

914-925-8242

RYE, NY

866-979-7015

203-225-5024

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REDDING

475-238-6813

NORTH HAVEN

203-488-8000

NORTH BRANFORD

Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

Meadow Ridge

Village on State, 160 State St, North Haven 06473

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

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Atria Stratford, 6911 Main St, Stratford 06614

Atria Stamford, 77 3rd St, Stamford 06905

28 Vine Rd, Stamford 06905

Wormser Congregate Senior Housing

43 Old Logging Rd, Stamford 06903

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

122

138 139

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

203-380-0006

STRATFORD

203-327-4551

203-968-1092

203-295-3477

203-329-2388

166

# OF UNITS

123

$5,000

$4,895

$5,000

$488

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

614 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford 06903

PHONE #

STAMFORD (cont’d)

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

Scofield Manor

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C•D

203-261-2229

Teresian Towers, 6454 Main St, Trumbull 06611

203-743-2508 203-797-9909

$4,000

$1,811

$1,150

$4,600

BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport Eldery Apts, 2400 North Ave, Bridgeport

Bishop Curtis Homes Jewett, 280 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport

Bishop Curtis Homes, 264 Union Ave, Bridgeport

Barnum House, 140 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING 203-777-1875

360

106

$2,200

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203-761-1191

Reynolds Ridge, 25 Reynolds Ridge Rd, Bethel

BETHEL

ANSONIA

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155

WILTON

203-931-2510

WEST HAVEN

Bishop Curtis Homes, Bethel, 28 Simeon Rd, Bethel

Capital Apts, 290 Main St, Ansonia

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

The Greens at Cannondale

Seacrest Retirement Center, 588 Ocean Ave, West Haven 06516

203-679-6425

WALLINGFORD

203-261-0006

Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main St, Trumbull 06611

203-367-2677

203-374-5346

203-335-8442

203-384-0243

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY HOUSING SUBSIDIZED RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Masonicare at Ashlar Village Cheshire Rd, PO Box 70, Wallingford 06492

203-261-2229

Carmel Ridge, 6454 Main St, Trumbull 06611

TRUMBULL

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Clifford House, 1450 Main St, Bridgeport

Grant Street Senior Apts, 430 Grant St, Bridgeport

Hall Commons, 55 George E Pipkins Way, Bridgeport

Laurelwood Place Apts, 585 Norman St, Bridgeport

Park City – The Eleanor Apts, 695 Park Ave, Bridgeport

Seymour I. Hollander Apts, 4190 Park Ave, Bridgeport

Washington Heights Apts, 115 Washington Ave, Bridgeport

Cheshire Hillside Village, 175 E Mitchell Ave, Cheshire

203-743-4757 203-748-6670 203-797-0301 203-787-1919

Danbury Commons, 51 Main St, Danbury

Danbury Tower, 40 William St, Danbury

Ives Manor, 198 Main St, Danbury

Kimberly Place, 19 Main St, Danbury 203-576-0823 203-333-4912 203-259-1991

Bishop Curtis Fairfield, 1677 Post Rd, Fairfield

Parish Court, 175 Warde Ter, Fairfield

Sullivan-McKinney, 224 Meadowbrook Rd, Fairfield

FAIRFIELD

203-791-8510

Bishop Curtis Danbury, 88 Main St, Danbury

DANBURY

CHESHIRE

203-579-7697

Bridgeport Towers, 199 Yacht St, Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT (cont’d)

SHELTON

203-264-3228

203-367-2677 203-977-1400

Glenbrook Road Elderly Housing, 10 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford

203-359-2215

Belltown Manor, 21 Burdick St, Stamford Eleanor Roosevelt Homes, 18 Knapp St, Stamford

508-336-9257

Augustus Manor, 101 Main St, Stamford

STAMFORD

203-264-3228

Grace Meadows IV, 273 Roxbury Rd, Southbury

203-929-5396

203-922-8836

914-925-8242

203-637-3177

203-637-8065

203-854-4660

203-852-0263

203-846-4500

203-899-8534

Grace Meadows III, 273 Roxbury Rd, Southbury

SOUTHBURY

Wesley Heights, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton

The Ripton, 423 Howe Ave, Shelton

The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd, Rye

Hill House Senior Residence, 10 Riverside Ave, Riverside

Bishop Curtis Homes – Greenwich, 1040 E Putnam Av, Riverside

RIVERSIDE

The Marvin – Under One Roof, Inc. – for Srs, 60 Gregory Blvd, Norwalk

Norwalk Elderly Apts, 100 Leonard St, Norwalk

Miss Laura Raymond Homes, 290 Main Ave, Norwalk

Ludlow Commons, 11 Roger Sq, Norwalk

NORWALK (cont’d)

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUBSIDIZED AND SERVICES HOUSING

GREENWICH

203-238-0454 203-237-7400

Harbor Towers, 60 Havover St, Meriden

203-772-1816x250

Tower One/Tower East, 18 Tower Ln, New Haven

203-846-3700 203-839-5779 203-847-7027

Broad River Homes, 108 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk

Cedar Court Senior Housing Project, 92 Cedar St, Norwalk

Kingsway Apts, 152 Westport Ave, Norwalk

NORWALK

Nunnawauk Meadows, 3 Nunnawauk Rd, Newtown

203-426-5000

203-777-9736

NEWTOWN

203-773-1847

Fair Haven Elderly, 25 Saltonstall Ave, New Haven

203-468-6311

203-972-0020

203-877-7195

Casa Otonal, 135 Sylvan Ave, New Haven

Bella Vista, 339 Eastern St, New Haven

NEW HAVEN

School House Apts, 156 South Ave, New Canaan

NEW CANAAN

Sara Nor, 119-153 Platt St, Milford

860-347-7144

Luther Ridge At Middletown, 628 Congdon St W, Middletown

MILFORD

860-347-7144

Luther Manor Congregate Living, 624 Congdon St W, Middletown

MIDDLETOWN

203-238-9825

Hanover Towers, 70 Butler St, Meriden

MERIDEN

203-869-6226

WESTPORT

WILTON

Woodbridge Elderly Housing, 15 Lucy St , Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE

Chestnut Hill Apts, 40 Edgemont Ln, Wolcott

WOLCOTT

Wilton Commons, 21 Station Rd, Wilton

Ogden House, 100 River Rd, Wilton

Hales Court, Hales Ct, Westport

Canal Court/ Westport Elderly, 5 Canal Park, Westport

203-272-3781

203 879-1658

203-487-3633

203-762-8035

203-227-4672

203-754-3443

203-754-7624

Valley Mall Manor, 94 Glenbrook Ave, Waterbury

203-597-0340

Plaza On The Green, 2 N Main St, Waterbury

203-968-1092

Josephine Towers, 24 Union St, Waterbury

WATERBURY

Wormser Congregate Senior Housing, 28 Vine Rd, Stamford

203-359-2215

203-359-8811

The Atlantic, 50 Bell St, Stamford

203-348-5377

Stamford Green, 482 West Main St, Stamford

203-324-0734

Shippan Place, 521 Shippan Ave, Stamford Stamford Cross Rd, 6 Cross Rd, Stamford

203-977-1400

Rippowam Manor, 11 North St, Stamford

203-359-4611

508-336-9257

Mapleview Tower, 51 Grove St, Stamford Pilgrim Towers, 25 Washington Ct, Stamford

203-358-8011

Harboursite, 511 Shippan Ave, Stamford

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY HOUSING SUBSIDIZED RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Parsonage Cottage Sr Residence , 88 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich

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Why Socialization in Aging Throughout life, having strong relationships provides more benefits than Is Important most think. A close social network creates a solid foundation of compassion and trust for many people and boosts quality of life –both physically and mentally. Research shows people who have an active social life and healthy relationships tend to live longer, respond better to stress and live an overall happier life. For seniors, developing various positive sources of social support can help ward off anxiety and depression, improve memory and reduce the risk of serious health concerns. One study found that cognitive abilities declined slower in 70 percent of individuals who had frequent social connections compared to those who had little social contact with others. For retired people, socialization is known to decline due to reduced contact with former work colleagues, deaths of friends and family members and loved ones moving away. Sometimes people underestimate the significant effect that a loss of social contacts can have on someone’s mental and physical well-being. As

we age, circumstances push us towards loneliness and isolation, so it’s important to be aware of a person’s overall quality of life. July was Social Wellness Month, a reminder that our social well-being is just as important as our physical health. As you get older, take

advantage of opportunities to meet people and develop relationships. Senior living communities provide their residents many opportunities to create friendships, encourage healthy behaviors and stay engaged. Taking proactive steps to meet new people and cultivate a healthy lifestyle can be fun and simple. Here are a few suggestions: n n

P lan regular dates with friends. J oin a club with shared interests.

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Edgehill will help you keep that vow. Couples often worry that if they move to a senior living community, they may have to live apart someday. We care for residents with different needs—right in our own community. Edgehill offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Harbor Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. With our Lifecare Advantage, we can provide access to a full continuum of health care services, at little or no additional cost. Edgehill gives both of you the advantages of: • Spacious one- or two-bedroom apartments • Our Six Dimensions of Wellness program that enhances all aspects of your well-being • A welcoming, pet-friendly community!

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

For better or worse...in sickness and in health...you promised to stay together.

Find out how Edgehill will keep you right where you belong…together. Call 203-595-2315 today to schedule a personal presentation.

Ask about our Lifecare Advantage! 122 Palmers Hill Road Stamford, CT 06902 www.EdgehillCommunity.com Edgehill complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: Si habla Español, tiene a su disposicion servicios gratuitos de asistencia linguistica. Llame al 203-595-2315. ATENÇÃO: Se fala Português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 203-595-2315. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 121 EDG100173 Print Ad [4.625 x 7.75] mech.indd 1

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Wormser Congregate Senior Housing (203) 968-1092 Affordable congregate housing for seniors 62 and over. $1,539 per month includes rent and congregate fee. Residents may be eligible for rent & congregate subsidies

Laundry Room | Utilities | Lunch Meal | Activities 24 Hr Presence | Light Housekeeping

What’s Going On In My Area? Check out the Activities Calendar for events near you. Also find a wide variety of educational articles at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com

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Start a new hobby or learn a new skill. n Join a senior center or religious organization that offers activities, events and programs that are free or offered at a lower cost for senior citizens. n Volunteer for a cause that you’re passionate about. n Attend a fitness class or join a gym. n Commit to getting regular checkups and health screenings. n

There are many ways to cultivate social wellness while prolonging quality of life and overall life expectancy. What steps will you take to live a healthier life? ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Elizabeth S. Dupree, director of sales and marketing, Edgehill Community. She may be reached at (203) 595-2307 or by email at edupree@benchmarkquality.com.

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Home is where the heart is and Scofield Manor is all about heart

Come visit Scofield Manor if you, a loved one or someone you care for requires a transition to permanent assisted living with a skilled, experienced staff, a wide variety of personal services, and convenient access to Stamford and the surrounding area.

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Scofield Manor

Attractive, well-groomed grounds, outdoor porches and walkways on a partially wooded, 11-acre site open to our residents and their guests.

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For more information or to arrange a tour, please call or write to us via email!

Weekly housekeeping Laundry services Three delicious & nutritious meals daily as well as snacks On-site hair dresser/barber Cable television Four attractive lounges, and a community room for relaxing and entertaining guests On-site maintenance to ensure comfortable, safe surroundings Transportation arranged and provided for local medical appointments.

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162 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk 06850

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

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614 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford 06903

Scofield Manor

1 MacDonough Pl, Middletown 06457

One Macdonough Place

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

Meadow Ridge

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118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

PHONE #

Mary Wade

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Edgehill

# OF UNITS

123

135

111

141

121 155

137

203-329-2388

$488

860-358-5802 $3,961 70

866-979-7015

203-562-7222 $4,590 45

877-743-4156 $8,550 22 877-219-1164

203--625-1472 $5,595 94

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

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PETS

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Sunshine Senior Residence

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203-297-9997

BETHEL

203-594-5302

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860-345-3779 $4,635 74

914-925-8242 $8,750 80

Maplewood at Stony Hill, 46 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel 06801

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

203-531-5500 $7,420 28

203-830-7390

141

143

203-761-1191

203-295-3477 $5,000

Cascades, 13 Parklawn Dr, Bethel 06801

3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

The Village at Waveny Care Center

1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438

The Saybrook at Haddam

101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

The Greens at Greenwich

435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

The Greens at Cannondale

43 Old Logging Rd, Stamford 06903

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

155

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Sunshine Senior Residence

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

138 139

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Maplewood Danbury , 22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Rd, Cromwell 06416

Marbridge Retirement Center, 665 W Main St, Cheshire 06410

Meadowbrook Manor, 63 Westbrook Rd, Centerbrook 06409

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

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DANBURY

860-635-2690

CROMWELL

203-272-2901

CHESHIRE

860-767-2613

CENTERBROOK

203-775-8696

$3,000

$2,900

$4,950

203-374-5611

BROOKFIELD

203-365-6400

BRIDGEPORT

$3,395

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-483-7260

136

# OF UNITS

Jewish Senior Services – Roz & Les Goldstein Assisted Living 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 The Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

PHONE #

BRANFORD

The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

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203-748-0506

The Gardens, 8 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

860-767-1862

Essex Village Manor, 59 S Main St, Essex 06426

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Green Grove, 148 Whitfield St, Guilford 06437

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

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$500

$2,467

$2,900

$3,870

$25

$5,575

$4,700

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203-453-9795

$3,102

203-531-5500 $7,420 28

GUILFORD

143

203-869-6226

Parsonage Cottage Sr Residence , 88 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830

The Greens at Greenwich

203-869-9448

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

GREENWICH

860-767-7201

Essex Meadows , 30 Bokum Rd, Essex 06426

ESSEX

203-293-6554

EAST NORWALK

203-467-0067

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

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Av, East Norwalk 06801

203-467-0836

Teresa Rest Home, 57 Main St, East Haven 06512

203-630-6432x103

EAST HAVEN

203-293-6872

Maplewood at Darien , 599 Post Rd, Darien 06820

Caroline’s Assisted Residential Living, 37 Clark Av, East Haven 06512

203-662-1090

Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Rd, Darien 06820

DARIEN

203-312-7910

Maplewood Danbury , 22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

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Benchmark at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden 06518

Highvue Manor, 2730 State St, Hamden 06514

Meadow Mills AL & Memory Care, 153 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden 06517

203-245-0212

The Homestead, 391 Boston Post Rd, Madison 06443

203-237-1206 203-634-0564 203-235-5716 203-235-0181

Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden 06450

East Ridge Residential Care, 43 Preston Ave, Meriden 06450

The Bradley Home and Pavilion, 320 Colony St, Meriden 06451

Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave, Meriden 06451

MERIDEN

203-245-3311

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

MADISON

203-248-8880

Atria Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06517

HAMDEN

& & & &

$4,015

$5,500

$4,170

$3,800

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1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438

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203-874-4408

MILFORD

866-873-0030

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Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown 06470 Masonicare at Newtown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lockwood Lodge Assisted Living 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

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$4,500

& $4,603

203-364-3179

$1,217

& &

203-426-8118

NEWTOWN

203-772-1816x250

Riverview Rest Home, 92 Lexington Ave, New Haven 06512

Tower One/Tower East, 18 Tower Ln, New Haven 06519

100

103

328

203-562-7222 $4,590 45 203-907-4052

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NEW HAVEN

203-594-5302

NEW CANAAN 73

$4,100

$1,042

860-358-5802 $3,961 70

Hannah Gray Home, 235 Dixwell Ave, New Haven 06511

118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

Mary Wade

3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

The Village at Waveny Care Center

Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford 06461

1 MacDonough Pl, Middletown 06457

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860-342-8033

One Macdonough Place

860-347-7144

The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Rd, Middletown 06457

MIDDLETON

203-235-0181

Luther Ridge at Middletown, 628 Congdon St W, Middletown 06457

Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave, Meriden 06451

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Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

Meadow Ridge

Greystone Retirement Home, 44 High St, Portland 06480

Maplewood at Orange, 245 Indian River Rd, Orange 06477

162 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk 06850

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203-431-2255

RIDGEFIELD

866-979-7015

REDDING

860-342-2509

PORTLAND

111

249

$6,150

100

203-625-1472 $5,595 94

ORANGE

137

NORWALK

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-488-8000

# OF UNITS

Brightview on New Canaan

PHONE #

NORTH BRANFORD

Evergreen Woods , 88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford 06471

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203-225-5024 203-929-5396

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 06488

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

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614 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford 06903

Scofield Manor

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

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$4,600

$4,895

$3,295

$4,295

$5,881

& & &

166

203-329-2388

$488

877-743-4156 $8,550 22 877-219-1164

203-322-2100

Brighton Gardens of Stamford, 59 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

203-327-4551

Atria Stamford, 77 3rd St, Stamford 06905

STAMFORD

203-264-9135

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

SOUTHBURY

203-929-1111

Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484

SHELTON

203-888-1835

$1,290

914-925-8242 $8,750 80

SEYMOUR

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

Smithfield Gardens, 26 Smith St, Seymour 06483

101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

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Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main St, Trumbull 06611

TRUMBULL

203-380-0006

$4,400

$5,000

203-295-3477 $5,000

Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull, 2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

Atria Stratford, 6911 Main St, Stratford 06614

43 Old Logging Rd, Stamford 06903

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

203-295-3477 $5,000

STRATFORD

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$4,050

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-968-8393

# OF UNITS

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

PHONE #

STAMFORD (cont’d)

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

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PETS

203-679-6426

Masonicare at Pond Ridge AL, Cheshire Rd, PO Box 70, Wallingford 06492

203-754-0360 203-841-8607

Southmayd Home, 250 Columbia Blvd, Waterbury 06710

Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Rd, Waterbury 06705

203-761-1191

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203-397-7544

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

203-389-2911

Coachman Square at Woodbridge, 21 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge 06525

WOODBRIDGE

155

203-761-8999

WILTON

203-557-4777

WESTPORT

860-399-2565

Brookdale Woodbridge, 330 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 06525

435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

The Greens at Cannondale

Brookdale Wilton, 96 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

Maplewood Senior Living, 1 Gorham Island, Westport 00680

Tidelawn Manor, 97 Seaside Ave, Westbrook 06498

WESTBROOK

203-931-2510

WEST HAVEN

203-576-5187

Manor On Pine Street, 53 Pine St, Waterbury 06710

Seacrest Retirement Center, 588 Ocean Ave, West Haven 06516

203-574-2317

Carriage Manor, 157 Hillside Ave, Waterbury 06710

WATERBURY

203-679-5402

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

WALLINGFORD

$4,000

$3,815

$3,950

$4,000

$3,300

$2,210

$4,350

$3,251

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5 Common Myths About Believe it or not, Assisted Assisted Living Living Communities have been around since the ‘80s. Their popularity grew over the next two decades and eventually gained acceptance as an attractive living option for older adults. Despite being more mainstream now, some common myths still exist. I’ll Lose My Independence – Assisted Living Communities (ALs) promote independence, privacy, choice, and dignity, all while offering a personalized care plan to meet an individual’s needs. Many people find that moving to an AL frees them up to do the things they choose, rather than using their energy to do the things they must. Those who are no longer driving actually gain freedom with the transportation options offered by the AL. Residents can come and go as they please, have visitors, and even go on vacation. It’s Too Expensive – When comparing the cost of home ownership (paying for personal care assistance, housekeepers, landscapers, food, utilities, maintenance, insurance, and taxes) with assisted living, many times it is less expensive at an AL. Long Term Care Insurance and the Veterans’ Aid & Attendance Benefit sometimes help with the cost of AL. Moving is Too Overwhelming - Many people are making a living out of helping seniors move – they’re called Senior Transition Spe-

cialists. They take care of everything from packing, transporting, unpacking, arranging furniture, hanging pictures, to making the bed. Some companies offer estate liquidation services, so you don’t have to worry about what to do with the things you no longer need or want. My Kids are “Putting Me Out to Pasture” – If your kids are encouraging you to consider Assisted Living, it’s only because they are concerned about you and want to know you are safe, have help if you need it, and are getting the most out of life. I Won’t Know Anyone – While this may be true, it is also true that as we get older our social circles tend to get smaller. In an AL, you have a whole building full of people who were once in the same position and who would like to get to know you better. Who knows? You may have something in common! There are many benefits to residing in an Assisted Living Community. Keep an open mind, do your research, and know your options so that you can make an informed decision. You have nothing to lose and plenty to gain! ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jennifer Armenia, Marketing Director, One MacDonough Place. She can be reached at 860-358-5802 or Jennifer.Armenia@midhosp.org See ad on page 135.

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WELCOME HOME Assisted Living the Way It Should Be... One MacDonough Place

MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT 06457

One MacDonough Place offers gracious retirement living with four-star health care services. Residents enjoy private apartments in a warm, friendly, service-rich environment. Included are three meals served each day in the elegant dining room, transportation, social, spiritual, and cultural activities, 24-hour health care, and a convenient downtown location directly across from Middlesex Hospital. Please call 860-358-5802 or visit onemacdonoughplace.org. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 135

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Intergenerational Programs Dan F. and the fourth graders from Benefit Seniors Naramake Elementary School were and Students all smiles at Brightview on New Canaan in Norwalk, Connecticut last month when they got together for a variety of arts and crafts projects.

One of the art projects – lollipop flowers made from brightly-colored construction paper and Tootsie Roll pops – were quite a hit, and tasted even better. Dan, an 86-year old retired attorney and World War II Veteran loves watching sports and playing cards. He’s also a history buff and thespian, having performed at a local community theatre in New Canaan for years. But, on this day, the kids had his full attention. “Connecting with the youngsters from the school was a terrific experience,” said Dan. “It was also very rewarding. Their energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and makes me feel great. We can’t help but smile.” And the smiles were wide as Dan and other residents teamed up with the students. “Something special happens when you bring seniors and students together,” explained Diane Gagliano, one of two Community Sales Directors at Brightview on New Canaan. “They laughed and shared stories and had fun. It was a tremendous experience for everyone – residents, students, and even for, us, the associates here. It was a great collaboration.”

Added Maria Owens, Community Sales Director and Diane’s sales partner, “The benefits from intergenerational programming and social interactions are incredible. Everyone learns from one another and grows together.” The students are planning a return visit later this spring, in May, and will partner up with residents to explore Patriotic themes. “We hope to continue this partnership with Naramake as well as several other schools in the area,” concluded Diane. “It is so valuable for everyone.” Brightview on New Canaan features Assisted Living and Wellspring Village®, a specially designed neighborhood where people living with dementia lead full, engaged and meaningful lives. Located at 162 New Canaan Ave in Norwalk, Brightview on New Canaan has been serving seniors and their families for over a year. The community opened in January, 2016. For more information, please contact Diane Gagliano or Maria Owens at 203-857-1836. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Brightview Senior Living. For more information on Brightview Senior Living, please visit www.brightviewseniorliving.com.

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Bright

Life!

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Brightview.

Discover exceptional senior living for Mom and Dad • Respectful, customized care • Cultural and social events Inspiring • Experienced associates • Luxury amenities Bright • Gourmet meals for All Our • Specialized dementia Residents care neighborhood

Lives

Call to schedule your personal visit.

203.625.1472 162 New Canaan Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 www.BrightviewonNewCanaan.com

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An Alternative to Traditional Senior Living

Welcome to Sunshine Senior Residences™ Fairfield County’s Premier Senior Residences, 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 only 4 residents in a true home environment. Committed to providing the best team of round- the-clock caregivers and on-call physicians and staff members trained specifically for working with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia residents.

It’s Like Living at Home .... Call Us Today To Schedule a Tour!

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where “your loved one will feel at home.” • Common living, dining, and outdoor areas • Comfortable home-like environment • Serene natural setting overlooking our natural pond • Affordable all-inclusive monthly fees • Spacious private or semi-private rooms • Caregivers on staff 24/7 With Three Beautiful Locations in Lower Fairfield County

With Three of Your Friends!

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Innovative Therapy Solutions in Nearly one million people in Managing Symptoms the United States are living with of Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease. The cause is unknown, and although there Disease is presently no cure there are treatment options to manage the symptoms.

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time. Despite no cure for Parkinson’s, symptoms can be helped by rehabilitative therapy based programs that improve the swallowing, speech and physical limitations. Did you know that swallowing problems are a major concern for Parkinson’s patients? Problems swallowing are a major cause of aspiration pneumonia, which can lead to hospitalization and even death in this population. There is help. The benefits and positive outcomes that result from using the Synchrony™ Dysphagia Solutions Program include safer swallowing, reduced hospitalizations, drink and diet upgrades to consistencies that better enable one’s dining experience and socialization, and an improved quality of life and self-image. To learn more, please watch this live demonstration video: https://youtu. be/eFI1QMbg_I4 Another evidence-based, nationally recognized treatment approach is called LSVT BIG® and LSVT

LOUD®. Patients who have undergone these therapies have shown excellent improvement in physical abilities and voice function – and tremendous improvement in self-image, confidence, and social engagement. These benefits and positive outcomes result in using these programs for speech and physical therapy. The LSVT BIG® program improves physical limitations such as balance, strength and walking skills, reduction in falls with resulting injury and hospitalization, greater confidence and self-image, and overall quality of life. To learn more, please watch this live demonstration video: https://youtu.be/9fUQ6jptaBY The LSVT LOUD® program improves voice quality and loudness, facial expressions, and communication with others. To learn more, please watch this live demonstration video: https://youtu.be/gNIdxYjGVV8 ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Kara Hunter, Marketing Manager, Mary Wade. Mary Wade offers all of the programs mentioned in this article. Their on-site team of therapists are trained and nationally certified in Synchrony™, and LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®. For more information, please contact Ms. Hunter at 203-5627222. See ad on page 141.

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Dot McGlynn bought this piano with her very first paycheck. She was thrilled to be able to bring it to her new home at The Saybrook at Haddam – and to enjoy it with others who share her love of music. Treasured possessions and lifelong hobbies help define who we are. We embrace both – and want residents to keep doing what they have always loved in life. For independent residents, The Saybrook at Haddam offers gracious retirement living at an unmatched value. For residents who need more assistance with daily living, the professional, experienced staff is ready to meet their needs. Also featuring Safe Harbor, a special care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. CALL

TODAY

FOR

Dorothy McGlynn enjoys playing piano for her friends.

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Who Says You Can’t Take it With You?

1556 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT 06438 www.thesaybrookathaddam.com

PRIVATE

TOUR:

860-345-3779

www.marywade.org

ASSISTED LIVING ADULT DAY CENTER HOME CARE HOSPICE CARE IV THERAPY

PARKINSON’S THERAPY PROGRAM

SPECIALIZED ALZHEIMER’S DAY PROGRAM

PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

RESPITE CARE

MEMORY CARE

SHORT TERM REHABILITATION

OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION

SKILLED NURSING CARE

For more information on our range of services please call

(203) 562-7222

118 Clinton Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 www.marywade.org

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“A Campus of Care” Exploring options for an assisted living, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility can be a daunting task for potential residents and families. On the campus of The Greens at Greenwich and Greenwich Woods, we understand because we are a “Campus of Care.” Our campus provides a full range of health care services to meet all stages of your loved one’s continued health care needs. Situated in backcountry Greenwich, our campus is set on park-like grounds that provide a scenic and private setting for visits with family and friends. At the Greens at Greenwich, an assisted living community, we strive to encourage resident independence while providing personal care services. As individuals move through their journey, we walk with them, encourage and support them while providing a warm and homelike atmosphere each step of the way. Emphasis on freedom of movement, autonomy and privacy are essential. Individualized care plans follow each resident throughout their stay and services are all inclusive at one monthly fee. When post-surgical rehabilitation or 24-hour skilled nursing services become necessary, turn to Greenwich Woods to help get your loved back to his or her daily routine. Our rehabilitative unit offers an innovative and advanced approach to short term

rehabilitation. Rehab specialists provide comprehensive care through state of the art equipment and therapeutic modalities, necessary to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Greenwich Woods offers IV therapy, and a full range of rehabilitation services including Speech, Physical, Occupational, Stroke and Cardiac services. We also offer an outstanding Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Rehab Program. Our dedicated team works together to develop an effective discharge plan that can promote individual independence and ensure continued progress. In addition to the clinical services offered on our short-term rehab unit, our long-term care residents benefit from a broad range of on-site health care services including optometry, podiatry, dental, audiology, restorative nursing, hospice and palliative care. Caring with compassion is what we do best and our health care teams communicate closely to ensure a smooth transition between each setting. Rest assured, a “Campus of Care” may be the best safety net when planning for your loved one’s future. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Maria Scaros-Mercado, Executive Director at The Greens at Greenwich, 203-531-5500, and Ari Lev, Administrator at Greenwich Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center, 203-531-1335. See ad on page 143.

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Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull

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

2415 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

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# OF UNITS

Edgehill

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-531-5500

877-586-5906

203-625-1472

203-433-5994

203-833-9906

$7,310

$7,575

$7,900

22 $10,000

SECURED COURTYARD DR. VISITS NURSE ON STAFF DAY CARE PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE

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PETS

138 139

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Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

The Village at Waveny

1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438

The Saybrook at Haddam

101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

43 Old Logging Rd, Stamford 06903

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

203-594-5302

860-345-3779

914-925-8242

203-295-3477

203-517-0440

203-295-3477

203-562-7222

$5,000

$4,590

$6,272

13 $11,500

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463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

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118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

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The Shoreline at Clinton, 91 E Main St, Clinton 06413

Marbridge Retirement Center, 665 W Main St, Cheshire 06410

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

Jewish Senior Services – Roz & Les Goldstein Assisted Living 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 The Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

203-483-7260

The Hearth at Gardenside, 173 Alps Rd, Branford 06405

203-374-5611

860-669-9300

CLINTON

203-272-2901

CHESHIRE

203-775-8696

BROOKFIELD

203-365-6400

# OF UNITS

BRIDGEPORT

203-533-7287

BRANFORD

Artis Seniors Living, 814 E Main St, Branford 06405

$5,000

$6,095

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-297-9997

BETHEL

SECURED COURTYARD DR. VISITS NURSE ON STAFF DAY CARE PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE

Maplewood at Stony Hill, 46 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel 06801

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203-531-5500

860-345-3779

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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

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203-245-3311

MADISON

97 60

203-248-1864 203-281-5700

Benchmark at Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr, Hamden 06518

Meadow Mills AL & Memory Care, 153 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden 06517

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143

GREENWICH

203-293-6554

EAST NORKWALK

203-467-0067

EAST HAVEN

203-293-6872

DARIEN

203-312-7910

DANBURY

860-635-2690

CROMWELL

203-248-8880

Atria Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06517

1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam 06438

The Saybrook at Haddam

1155 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greens at Greenwich

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Av, East Norwalk 06801

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

Maplewood at Darien , 599 Post Rd, Darien 06820

Maplewood Danbury , 22 Hospital Ave, Danbury 06810

Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Rd, Cromwell 06416

$6,345

$5,500

$4,000

$7,115

$6,272

$5,340

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118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

Mary Wade

3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

The Village at Waveny

Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford 06461

203-594-5302

141

203-562-7222

NEW HAVEN

NEW CANAAN

203-701-7090

MILFORD

860-342-8033

MIDDLETOWN

203-235-0181

Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave, Meriden 06451

The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Rd, Middletown 06457

203-237-8457

PHONE #

Silver Springs Care Center, 33 Roy St, Meriden 06450

# OF UNITS

$4,590

$6,800

$5,370

& &

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-237-8815

MERIDEN

SECURED COURTYARD DR. VISITS NURSE ON STAFF DAY CARE PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE

Miller Memorial Community, 360 Broad St, Meriden 06450

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PETS

203-625-1472

203-883-9906

914-925-8242

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$8,070

$7,310

$7,900

$7,275

& &

13 $11,500

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203-225-5024

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

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

203-929-1111

SHELTON

RYE, NY

203-431-2255

RIDGEFIELD

203-208-3698

ORANGE

152 153

203-523-0510

NORWALK

$5,510

203-364-3179

203-426-8118

NEWTOWN

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

101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

Maplewood at Orange, 245 Indian River Rd, Orange 06477

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

123 Richards Ave, Norwalk 06854

Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk

Compassionate Home Care, 123 Richards Ave, Norwalk 06854

Maplewood At Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown 06470 Masonicare At Newtown Lockwood Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Argonauta Program for Memory Care, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

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AD ON PAGE # 203-262-6868

138 139 138 139

Sunshine Senior Residence

4 150 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

27 Fox Hill Rd, Stamford 06903

463 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Sunshine Senior Residence

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

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

121 155

203-517-0440

203-295-3477

203-968-8393

877-586-5906

203-322-2100

Brighton Gardens of Stamford, 59 Roxbury Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill

203-327-4551

Atria Stamford, 77 3rd St, Stamford 06905

STAMFORD

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

# OF UNITS $5,300

$8,900

$6,235

$5,895

$5,000

$5,800

22 $10,000

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

203-267-7100

SOUTHBURY

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The Hearth at Southbury, 655 Main St, Southbury 06488

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PETS

203-295-3477

203-268-2400 203-261-0006

203-433-5994

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

&= Call

106

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203-389-2911 203-397-7544

WOODBRIDGE

203-761-1191

Brookdale Woodbridge, 330 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 06525 Coachman Square at Woodbridge, 21 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge 06525

203-761-8999

The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

WILTON

203-841-8607

WATERBURY

203-679-6426

WALLINGFORD

152 153

TRUMBULL

203-380-0006

STRATFORD

138 139

Brookdale Wilton, 96 Danbury Rd, Wilton 06897

Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Rd, Waterbury 06705

Masonicare at Pond Ridge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Argonauta Assisted Living Cheshire Rd, PO Box 70, Wallingford 06492

Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull, 2750 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611 Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main St, Trumbull 06611

2415 Reservoir Ave, Trumbull 06611

Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull

Atria Stratford, 6911 Main St, Stratford 06614

43 Old Logging Rd, Stamford 06903

Sunshine Senior Residence

$5,160

$4,300

$4,200

$8,545

$4,478

$7,575

$6,500

$5,000

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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Memory Loss & Outings: Making Trips If you’re caring for someone with memory impairment, taking them on Fun & Safe an outing is one of the best things you can do for them. Even short excursions will provide exercise, fresh air and stimulation of the senses. Memory loss can present some unique challenges, but with a little understanding and preparation, you can up your chances for pleasant, meaningful experiences.

Identify and avoid your loved one’s triggers. Memory-impaired individuals often have unique triggers that can lead to agitation and confusion. In some cases, triggers may be related to sundowning and disorientation to time. In other cases, they’re related to overwhelming crowds, noises or new technologies. Make sure to take your loved one’s sensitivities

into account when choosing the time and place for your outing. Talk to employees and managers at potential venues. Call a day or two ahead and explain that you’re considering bringing a memory-impaired guest. Ask if there’s anything you should know about the environment, and if the venue can do anything to make the experience easier. Many restaurants and businesses are happy to find creative solutions, such as seating you in a quieter location or prioritizing your order. Back to the past. Your loved one’s history can be a great source of inspiration when planning a trip. Think about what they did for a living or what their hobbies were and draw from that past. This can help reactivate memories and create a Continued on next page

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Memory Loss & Outings: Making Trips Fun & Safe continued meaningful, enjoyable experience. Think slow; think simple. It’s usually a good idea to avoid exposing your loved one to a lot of hustle and bustle. Look for locations with a slower pace, where you can take your time without facing the pressure of large crowds. Nature obviously fits these criteria quite well, and a relaxing trip to the park is usually a good call. But there are plenty of indoor activities you can enjoy as well—a museum, especially on a less busy day, is an excellent place to keep your loved one engaged while moving at your own pace.

Remember, the keyword here is “preparation.” By taking your loved one’s needs into account, you can prevent problems before they arise and have a wonderful time together. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was written by Alicia Seaver, Director of Memory Care at Bridges® by EPOCH communities in Norwalk and Trumbull. To learn more about our Fairfield County communities, visit www.BridgesbyEPOCH.com or reach Alicia at askalicia@ bridgesbyepoch.com.

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1 156 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

Health Center at Meadow Ridge

1165 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greenwich Woods

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill Senior Living Community

53 Courtland Ave, Stamford 06902

Cassena Care at Stamford

23 Prospect Ave, Norwalk 06850

Cassena Care at Norwalk

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89 Weid Dr, Naugatuck 06770

PHONE #

Beacon Brook Health Center

# OF BEDS

44 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702

LOWEST DAILY RATE

111

143

121 155

IFC

169

46 $588

866-826-3056

203-531-1335 217 $480

877-586-5906 877-219-1164

203-351-8300 156 $485

203-853-0010 150 $457

203-729-9889 126 $512

203-755-4870 205 $512

PREFERRED SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

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Abbott Terrace Health Center

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

CONTRACT W/ VA

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101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830

The Nathaniel Witherell

41 Skokorat St, Seymour 06483

Shady Knoll Health Center

76 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk 06851

169

56 IBC

169

170

141

169

IFC = Inside Front Cover

Notre Dame Health & Rehab Center

2875 Main St, Bridgeport 06606

Northbridge Healthcare Center

1132 Meriden Rd, Waterbury 06705

Meridian Manor

118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

Mary Wade Home

21 Maefair Ct, Trumbull 06611

Maefair Health Care Center

642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

IBC = Inside Back Cover

914-925-8203

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84 $600

203-618-4200 202 $509

60 $385

94 $197

203-881-2555 128

203-847-5893

94 $450

203-336-0232 145

203-757-1228

203-562-7222

203-459-5152 134

203-438-8226 126 $504

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Wilton Meadows Rehab & Health Care Center, 439 Danbury Rd, Rte 7, Wilton 06897

158 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

76 &

203-830-4180

BETHEL

203-384-6504 203-384-6504

Bridgeport Manor, 540 Bond St, Bridgeport 06610

BRIDGEPORT

203-315-2642

240

190

161

$305

$415

203-879-8066 129 $300

203-834-0199 148 $496

203-594-5200

860-346-9299 102 $502

BRANFORD

170

155

169

Bridgeport Health Care Center, 600 Bond St, Bridgeport 06610

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

Bethel Health & Rehab, 13 Parklawn Dr, Bethel 06801

50 Beach Rd, Wolcott 06716

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Wadsworth Glen Health Care & Rehab Center, 30 Boston Rd, Middletown 06457

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Wolcott View Manor

PHONE #

3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

# OF BEDS

Waveny Care Center

LOWEST DAILY RATE l

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203-374-5611

203-272-3547

Elim Park , 140 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire 06410

860-526-5363

Chesterfields Health Care Center, 132 Main St, Chester 06412

860-635-2690

Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Rd, Cromwell 06416

203-797-9300 203-792-8102

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

Western Rehab Care Center, 107 Osborne St, Danbury 06810

IBC = Inside Back Cover

203-794-9466

Hancock Hall, 31 Staples St, Danbury 06810

IFC = Inside Front Cover

203-744-2840

Glen Hill Center, 1 Glen Hill Rd, Danbury 06811

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203-744-3366

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

DANBURY

860-635-5613

Autumn Healthcare At Cromwell, 385 Main St, Cromwell 06416

860-635-1010

CROMWELL

860-526-5316

Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehab, 3 South Wig Hill Rd, Chester 06412

CHESTER

203-272-7285

Apple Rehab Cromwell, 156 Berlin Rd, Cromwell 06416

360

180

141

100

175

120

203-336-0232 145

CHESHIRE

169

Cheshire Regional Rehab Center, 745 Highland Ave, Cheshire 06410

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

2875 Main St, Bridgeport 06606

Northbridge Healthcare Center

203-365-6400

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$465

$441

$470

$375

$295

$510

$500

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Jewish Senior Services, The Jewish Home 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604

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3 PHONE #

160 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

1165 King St, Greenwich 06831

Greenwich Woods

RegalCare at Greenwich, 1188 King St, Greenwich 06831

Cambridge Manor Of Fairfield, 2428 Easton Tpke, Fairfield 06825 Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital 400 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield 06824 Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehab, 118 Jefferson St, Fairfield 06825

Essex Meadows Health Center, 30 Bokum Rd, Essex 06426

203-469-2316

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

144

203-372-4501

143

$480

$522

$507

$345

$435

$410

203-531-1335 217 $480

203-531-8300

229

203-255-3573

GREENWICH

160

203-372-0313

FAIRFIELD

860-767-7201

ESSEX

203-466-6850

EAST HAVEN

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

# OF BEDS 120

LOWEST DAILY RATE

203-735-7401

DERBY

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Apple Rehab Coccomo, 33 Cone Ave, Meriden 06450 Meriden Center, 845 Paddock Ave, Meriden 06450 Miller Memorial Community, 360 Broad St, Meriden 06450 Silver Springs Care Center, 33 Roy St, Meriden 06450 The Bradley Home & Pavilion, 320 Colony St, Meriden 06451 Westfield Care & Rehab Center, 65 Westfield Rd, Meriden 06450

Madison House Care & Rehab, 34 Wlidwood Ave, Madison 06443 Watrous Nursing Center, 9 Neck Rd, Madison 06443

Arden House Care & Rehab, 850 Mix Ave, Hamden 06514 Hamden Rehab Health & Care Center, 1270 Sherman Ln, Hamden 06514 Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden 06517 Whitney Rehab Care Center, 2798 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06518

Apple Rehab Guilford, 10 Boston Post Rd, Guilford 06437 Guilford House, 109 West Lake Ave, Guilford 06437

70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 06830

The Nathaniel Witherell

159 30 90

100 125

351 150 59 150

860-347-3315 70 860-344-0353 IBC = Inside Back Cover

MIDDLETOWN

203-238-1606 203-238-2645 203-237-8815 203-237-8457 203-235-5716 203-238-1291

MERIDEN

203-245-8008 203-245-9483

MADISON

203-281-3500 203-281-7555 203-281-6745 203-288-6230

HAMDEN

203-453-3725 203-488-9142

90 75

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$395

$398 $375 $455 $428 $375 $365

$508 $386

$460 $432 $380

$416

203-618-4200 202 $509

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3 Farm Rd, New Canaan 06840

Waveny Care Center

Autumn Lake at New Britain, 400 Brittany Farms Rd, New Britain 06053

Glendale Center, 4 Hazel Ave, Naugatuck 06770

89 Weid Dr, Naugatuck 06770

Beacon Brook Health Center

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Water’s Edge Ctr for Health & Rehab, 111 Church St, Middletown 06457

860-347-7286

203-723-1456

203-594-5200

NEW CANAAN

860-224-3111

NEW BRITAIN

120 120 120

150

& & &

$445

120

203-729-9889 126 $512

NAUGATUCK

203-877-0371 203-878-5958 203-876-5123

MILFORD

169

# OF BEDS

860-346-9299 102 $502

LOWEST DAILY RATE

169

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Golden Hill Rehab Pavilion, 2028 Bridgeport Ave, Milford 06460 Milford Health & Rehab, 195 Platt St, Milford 06460 WestRiver Rehab Center, 245 Orange Ave, Milford 06461

PHONE #

MIDDLETOWN (cont’d)

Wadsworth Glen Health Care & Rehab Center, 30 Boston Rd, Middletown 06457

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203-364-3211 203-483-3205

$258

150

120

137

150

$390

$450

$406

$423

$311

94 $450

126

203-847-5893

IBC = Inside Back Cover

860-399-6216 860-388-6696

120 132

$381

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60 $385

203-853-0010 150 $457

OLD SAYBROOK

56 IBC

IFC

203-847-9686

NORWALK

203-624-3303

NORTH HAVEN

IFC = Inside Front Cover

Apple Rehab Saybrook, 1775 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook 06475 Gladeview Rehab & Health Ctr, 60 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook 06475

76 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk 06851

Notre Dame Health & Rehab Center

23 Prospect Ave, Norwalk 06850

Cassena Care at Norwalk

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk, 34 Midrocks Dr, Norwalk 06851

203-467-1666

203-562-7222

NEWTOWN

141

NORTH BRANFORD

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

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

Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown 06470

RegalCare at New Haven, 181 Clifton St, New Haven 06513

118 Clinton Ave, New Haven 06513

Mary Wade Home

203-867-8300

203-789-1650

NEW HAVEN

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Advanced Nursing & Rehab Of New Haven 169 Davenport Ave, New Haven 06519 Grimes Center, 1354 Chapel St, New Haven 06511

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101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY 10580

The Osborn

642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 06877

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

100 Redding Rd, Redding 06896

Health Center at Meadow Ridge

RegalCare at Prospect, 25 Royal Crest Dr, Prospect 06712

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866-826-3056

164 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

914-925-8203

SEYMOUR

120

$365

84 $600

203-438-8226 126 $504

RYE, NY

169

RIDGEFIELD

111

REDDING

203-707-5900

PROSPECT

860-342-0370

PORTLAND

# OF BEDS

203-795-0835

LOWEST DAILY RATE

Portland Care & Rehab Centre, 333 Main St, Portland 06480

PHONE #

ORANGE

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CONTRACT W/ VA

121 155

IFC

120

120 37 120 35 34 $445

$400 $440 $420 $425 $425

$360 $415 $370 4384

46 $588

203-329-4026 120 & 203-325-0200 124 $457 203-322-3428 128 $400 IBC = Inside Back Cover &= Call

877-586-5906 877-219-1164

203-351-8300 156 $485

STAMFORD

203-259-7894

SOUTHPORT

203-264-9135 203-262-6555 203-264-9600 203-267-7607 203-262-6868

SOUTHBURY

203-924-2635 203-929-5321 203-929-1481 203-924-4671

106 120 100 140

203-881-2555 128

SHELTON

169

Long Ridge Post-Acute Care, 710 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 06902 St. Camillus Center, 494 Elm St, Stamford 06902 Villa at Stamford, 88 Rock Rimmon Rd, Stamford 06903 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com IFC = Inside Front Cover

122 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 06902

Edgehill Senior Living Community

53 Courtland Ave, Stamford 06902

Cassena Care at Stamford

RegalCare at Southport, 930 Mill Hill Ter, Southport 06890

Lutheran Home Of Southbury, 990 Main St N, Southbury 06488 Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury 06488 River Glen Health Care Center, 162 S Britain Rd, Southbury 06488 Springs At Watermark, 611 E Hill Rd, Southbury 06488 The Watermark at East Hill, 611 E Hill Rd, Southbury 06488

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes, 5 Lake Rd, Shelton 06484 Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Ctr, 584 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484 Gardner Heights Health Care Ctr, 172 Rocky Rest Rd, Shelton 06484 Hewitt Health & Rehab Center, 45 Maltby St, Shelton 06484

41 Skokorat St, Seymour 06483

Shady Knoll Health Center

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6 203-268-6204

203-265-6771 203-265-1661 203-265-0981

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

Skyview Center, 35 Marc Dr, Wallingford 06492

166 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT – FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – SUMMER-WINTER 2017

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill 2817 N Main St, Waterbury 06704

44 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702

169

130

180

366

270

$388

$416

$391

$425

$456

203-757-0731

$350

203-755-4870 205 $512

WATERBURY

203-679-5901

Quinnipiac Valley Center, 55 Krondracki Ln, Wallingford 06492

Abbott Terrace Health Center

250

203-459-5152 134

WALLINGFORD

169

Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford 06492

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

21 Maefair Ct, Trumbull 06611

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203-757-9271

Waterbury Gardens Nursing & Rehab, 128 Cedar Ave, Waterbury 06705 860-274-5428

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The Willows, 225 Amity Rd, Woodbridge 06525

50 Beach Rd, Wolcott 06716

Wolcott View Manor

203-226-4201

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WILTON 155

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Wilton Meadows Rehab & Health Care Center, 439 Danbury Rd, Rte 7, Wilton 06897

Westport Rehab Complex, 1 Burr Rd, Westport 06880

203-932-2247

RegalCare at West Haven, 310 Terrace Ave, West Haven 06516

WESTPORT

203-932-6411

WEST HAVEN

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

Apple Rehab Watertown, 35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown 06795

203-754-4181

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

WATERTOWN

203-757-9491

RegalCare at Waterbury, 177 Whitewood Ave, Waterbury 06708

1132 Meriden Rd, Waterbury 06705

203-757-1228

203-573-9924

Mattuck Health Care, 9 Cliff St, Waterbury 06710

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203-753-7205

Grove Manor Nursing Home, 145 Grove St, Waterbury 64710

Meridian Manor

203-754-2161

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

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and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment. 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.

SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS

Senior Housing Definitions

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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TIPS ON PREPARING FOR YOUR DOCTOR’S VISIT

Tips on Preparing for Your Remember the “good old days” Doctor’s Visit when doctors like Marcus Welby could take lots of time after an exam to have a conversation? Well, that was before healthcare delivery got complicated and terms like “managed care, network providers and preexisting condition” weren’t part of everyone’s vocabulary. And remember, too, that Marcus Welby was an actor, not a real doctor. As the shortage of internists and family doctors becomes more real, so too, does the time that they have to spend with each patient. The relationship you have with your doctor has never been more important. Working together, that relationship can be more effective and more pleasant. Here are some ways that you can make this happen. You want to maximize the time you spend with your doctor. You need to understand what was discovered and discussed during your visit and leave with answers to all the questions you had, as well as know what you should do next. There are easy ways to make that happen. To help you get the most out of your visit to your doctor and to help improve your doctor’s ability to treat you here are some easy tips to make your visit more enjoyable and more productive.

Tip 1: KEEP A DIARY

If you’re experiencing symptoms, write down what is happening and what brings the symptoms on. This information will help the doctor understand what you’re dealing with. If you are experiencing pain, rank it in your diary on a scale of 1 to 10, with ten being the worst. If the symptoms or pain are made worse or relieved by medication, note that, too. Tip 2: MAKE THE APPOINTMENT

Making an appointment can often be a challenge. Given how busy the doctor’s office may be, speaking with a receptionist or scheduler may involve more “hold time” than talk time. Here’s how you can make this easier. n

now what you are going to say K and then say it. Write a script to read if that helps. I f the issue you are calling about is potentially embarrassing, keep it simple. Just tell the receptionist or scheduler why you are calling. Don’t worry, they’ve heard worse. r you can get the FAX number O and FAX the doctor a written explanation of what is concerning you. The response is usually a quick

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Tip 3: THE APPOINTMENT

Bring your list and diary and something to keep you busy in the waiting room. Waiting is a reality you and your doctor share. Good care takes time and you don’t want to be rushed, so allow other patients the same advantage. If you feel it would help, bring a family member or friend along with you. Another set of eyes and ears

can always help, and chances are that your companion will be more detached than you are, especially if they understand they are there to help, not take over.

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call from the nurse or physician’s assistant, and an appointment can be made quickly and easily. If the office will provide an E-Mail address, that will work, too. With either method, FAX or E-Mail you can send along notes, questions and even a copy of your diary, and you’re on your way to a productive and helpful appointment.

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Tip 4: YOU’RE THE CUSTOMER

Your doctor is here to help you and wants to provide a clear channel of communication that helps the doctor understand your issues. The clearer you can be, the more successfully your doctor will be able to treat you. To make that happen:

e honest about why you’re here. B Don’t say what you think the doctor might like to hear. Be direct and to the point. Describe as clearly as possible what’s happening and how you feel. Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 173

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Ask questions about anything that concerns you. Make sure you understand the answers. If you don’t understand, ask. Make your concerns clear. Clarity between you and your doctor is the key to effective treatment. Say what you mean and understand what your doctor says to you. Take notes or make a recording. Ask your doctor to repeat or clarify what’s been said so that you are sure to understand clearly all that has gone on. Use whatever works for you. Always ask the doctor if it would be okay to use a tape recorder or even a cell phone with a recording capability. Some patients have memory issues and require more time to register what is being said. Unless the doctor is aware of this situation, the doctor may keep moving on while the patient lags behind. If this happens, speak up and ask the doctor to slow down. Get written copies of advice and instructions. Brochures, flyers, information sheets, suggested reading, Internet links and support groups all have important information that can help you understand your condition...so ask about them.

Tip 5: FOLLOW YOUR TREATMENT PLAN

Once you’ve completed your visit to your doctor, plan the follow-up as carefully as you

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et your prescriptions, if there G are any, and begin to take them according to instructions. ake any lifestyle adjustments M that have been recommended. You’ll experience changes that will be beneficial, but you have to make the changes. eep any follow-up appointments K and make sure your primary doctor is informed of each. ollow up with your doctor and F keep the clear lines of information flowing. I f there’s some underlying issue that may affect when, where or how you are able to comply with the doctor’s recommendation, tell the doctor. Doctors are not mind readers, and the more they know, the more they can help. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Dennis Patouhas, owner, Comfort Keepers of Lower Fairfield County. He may be reached at 203-629-5029.

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AMR - American Medical Response

Agency on Aging South Central Connecticut

Aides & Companions

Always Best Care Senior Services

Angelic Healthcare

Assisted Living Services/ Assisted Living Technologies

169

Athena Health Care Systems

Benevolent Care In Home Assistance

Boomers & Beyond

Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation

Branford Hills Home Care Services

152, 153

Bridges By Epoch

Connecticut Pharmacy

Continuum Help at Home

121, 155

Edgehill

ElderLifeCare Planning

Fairfield Family Care

Golden Horizons Elder Care Services

143 20 168 Back Cover

Greenwich Woods / The Greens at Greenwich Hair on Wheels Home Care Assistance Home Instead

Home Care by RVNA

Homemakers & Companions

137

Brightview on New Canaan

House Calls & Virtual Visits

155

Cannondale Senior Living/ Wilton Meadows Health Care Center & The Greens at Cannondale

IKOR

100

CareCo

Linnea Levine Elder Law/ Special Needs Attorney

Lisa Defonce Houlihan Lawrence

Live Better Home Care

Living Organized

Inside Front Cover 1

Cassena Care ComForCare

Comfort Keepers

Companions & Homemakers

100

Compassionate Home Care

141

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MCCA

111

Meadow Ridge

170

Meridian Manor

101

Middlesex Hospital Homecare

Inside Back Cover, 56 37 135

Notre Dame Convalescent Center On The Mend Home Medical Supplies & Equipment One MacDonough Place

Osborn Home Care

PayGo Connect

Pete Thompson Wealth Management

Relay Connecticut Captioned Telephone Service

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association

Right At Home

River House Adult Day Center

123

85 138, 139

Senior Planning Services

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

Stamford Health Wound Care, Ostomy and Hyberbaric Center

Sunshine Senior Residence

Synergy HomeCare

Ted Heckel - American Senior Benefits

The Best Help

The Nathaniel Witherell

141

The Saybrook at Haddam

UB Clinics

VA New England Healthcare System

Visiting Angels of Middlefield and Madison

Visiting Angels Woodbridge

101

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County

Waveny Life Care Network

Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging

Wilson, Pinder & Snow

Scofield Manor

Sterling Care

170

Wolcott View Manor

122

Wormser Congregate Housing

Yale PRIDE Program

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