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- AARP Connecticut: states.aarp.org/connecticut
- Connecticut Elder Justice Coalition: elderjusticect.org
- Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association Chapter: alz.org/ct
- National Center on Elder Abuse: https://ncea.acl.gov/home#gsc.tab=0
- CT Elder Justice Hotline: https://portal.ct.gov/ag/elderhotline
- End Elder Abuse: https://elderabuse.org/
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Home Modifications, Five Quick and Easy: https://homemods.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Five-Quick-Easy-Home-Modifications-You-Can-Do-Infographic-v9.pdf
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Find a Home Modification Provider: https://homemods.org/national-directory/
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Home Modifications Resources for Low Income Older Adults: https://homemods.org/acl/consumerawareness/#b1
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Home Safety Checklist: https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/worksheet-home-safety-checklist_1.pdf
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Home Modification Guide Resource Page: https://homemods.org/resources/
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My Place CT Home Modifications https://www.myplacect.org/services-and-supports/assistive-technology-and-home-modifications/home-modifications/
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Veterans Home Modifications Resources: https://homemods.org/acl/consumerawareness/#b1
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Aging In Place resources from National Council on Aging: https://www.ncoa.org/aging-in-place/
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Home Modifications, Five Quick and Easy: https://homemods.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Five-Quick-Easy-Home-Modifications-You-Can-Do-Infographic-v9.pdf
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Find a Home Modification Provider: https://homemods.org/national-directory/
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Home Modifications Resources for Low Income Older Adults: https://homemods.org/acl/consumerawareness/#b1
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Home Safety Checklist: https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/worksheet-home-safety-checklist_1.pdf
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Home Modification Guide Resource Page: https://homemods.org/resources/
- My Mobility Plan to Stay Independent: https://www.cdc.gov/older-adult-drivers/media/pdfs/CDC-MyMobilityTool.pdf
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Veterans Home Modifications Resources: https://homemods.org/acl/consumerawareness/#b1
- Village to Village Network: https://vtvnetwork.org/
- Cohousing Association of the United States: https://www.cohousing.org/
- HomeShare Online: https://homeshareonline.org/
- Intentional Communities, Foundation for: https://www.ic.org/directory/
- Most houses and apartments are designed for young, able-bodied adults and don’t meet the needs of older residents or people with disabilities. America’s housing stock doesn’t fit a rapidly changing and rapidly aging population. That’s where the AARP HomeFit Guide comes in. Our free, 36-page, fully-illustrated publication (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese) features smart ways to make a home comfortable, safe and a great fit for older adults — and people of all ages. Get the Guide here: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2020/homefit-guide.html?cmp=RDRCT-561859d6-20200722
- Connecticut Senior Centers: https://www.careconnecticut.org/list11_ct_senior_centers.htm
- Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP): https://portal.ct.gov/dss/economic-security/winter-heating-assistance/energy-assistance—winter-heating
- Connecticut Public Utilities Assistance for Seniors: ct.gov/dss
- Aging in Place: https://www.ncoa.org/aging-in-place/
- Aging Well National Council on Aging: https://www.ncoa.org/aging-well/
- American Cancer Society Patient Programs and Services: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html
- Blind and Low Vision Resources https://www.acb.org/blindlow-vision-resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/
- Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services: portal.ct.gov/ADS
- Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): https://portal.ct.gov/aginganddisability/content-pages/topics-a-z/area-agencies-on-aging
- Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program: https://portal.ct.gov/aginganddisability/content-pages/programs/connecticut-statewide-respite-care-program
- CHOICES – Health Insurance Counseling: portal.ct.gov/ADS/CHOICES
- Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE): portal.ct.gov/ADS/CHCPE
- Connecticut Community Care: ctcommunitycare.org
- DOROT Aging Alone Together Program for Solo Agers: https://www.dorotusa.org/programs/aging-alone-together/
- Hospice: https://www.hospice.com/
- Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging: https://hhcseniorservices.org/
- Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/
- My Mobility Plan to Stay Independent: https://www.cdc.gov/older-adult-drivers/media/pdfs/CDC-MyMobilityTool.pdf
- Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/
- Eldercare Locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
- National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/
- National Council on Aging (NCOA): https://www.ncoa.org/
Village Center for the Arts in New Milford, CT, offers a discounted Senior Clay Class for seniors 60+ and much more. Discover them here: www.villagecenterarts.org
The Hartford Happiness Club meets monthly in-person (in CT) and online (for all). Discover them here: https://www.hartfordhappinessclub.com/
Scholars For Life! Speaker Series of Central CT State University: https://pe.ccsu.edu/scholars-for-life-speaker-series/
- Calculator: Rent vs. Buy https://www.calculator.net/rent-vs-buy-calculator.html
- Connecticut Elderly Rental Assistance Program: portal.ct.gov/DOH
- Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA): chfa.org
- Donating Household Items in CT: https://journeyhomect.org/a-hand-up/
- Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging: https://hhcseniorservices.org/
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD) U.S. Department : https://www.hud.gov/
- Keeping Seniors Safe in Their Homes https://www.seniorliving.org/safety/
- Death Café New Haven, CT https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/14807/
- Death Café U.S. and Global https://deathcafe.com/deathcafes/
- End of Life resources from the NIH https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/end-life
- Grief Resources https://nbcc.org/resources/public
- Grief Resources from the NIH https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/grief-and-mourning
- Central CT State University’s Life, Leisure & Community online and in-person activities are designed for personal fulfillment, social engagement, community involvement and the pursuit of knowledge. Learning never stops, and we think it gets better! https://ce.ccsu.edu/life-leisure-community/
- Live Online Classes for Seniors https://seniorplanet.org/classes/
- Long-Term Care: Who Needs It? https://acl.gov/ltc
- Long-Term Care locater https://acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/finding-local-services
- Long-Term Care for Seniors – A Guide https://www.seniorliving.org/care/
- Long-Term Care Planning for Ages 51 to 64 https://acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/pathfinder/planning-ahead-between-ages-51-and-64
- Long-Term Care Planning for Ages 65 and older https://acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/pathfinder/planning-ahead-after-age-65
- Long-Term Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias https://acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/pathfinder/dementia
- Connecticut Legal Services for Seniors: ctlawhelp.org
- Connecticut Legal Services (CLS): ctlegal.org
- Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut: slsct.org
- Tax Credit for Property For Elderly/Disabled: https://uwc.211ct.org/property-tax-credit-for-elderlydisabled/
- Tax Exemptions for Property for Veterans: https://uwc.211ct.org/property-tax-exemptions-for-veterans/
- Submit your legal question here: https://soloagersconnect.com/legal-questions-from-solo-agers/
- The Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness https://forallages.org/ct-collab-end-loneliness
- National Institue on Aging Tips for Staying Connected https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/loneliness-and-social-isolation/loneliness-and-social-isolation-tips-staying-connected
- Understanding Loneliness and Social Isolation: How To Stay Connected – read or download the FREE booklet https://order.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/loneliness-social-isolation-nia-booklet.pdf
- Meals on Wheels Connecticut: mealsonwheelsamerica.org
- Connecticut SNAP Program for Seniors: portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP
- Connecticut Food Bank (Foodshare): ctfoodshare.org
- End Hunger Connecticut!: endhungerct.org
- CT Senior Nutrition Program : ctagenciesonaging.org
- FBI site for Elder Fraud: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/elder-fraud
- National Elder Fraud Hotline: https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/providing-help-restoring-hope
- Protecting Your Personal Information Online: https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/updated-Protecting-Your-Personal-Info-Online-handout-2.7.22.pdf
- Scams and Fraud – prevent and report them: https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud
- Senior$afe – prevent financial exploitation and fraud: https://portal.ct.gov/dob/consumer/consumer-education/seniorsafe
- Connecticut Transit Senior Discounts: cttransit.com
- Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD): hartfordtransit.org
- Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium (ECTC): ectcinccom
- Valley Transit District: valleytransit.org
- Dial-A-Ride Transportation Services Search by Town or Zip Code in Connecticut: https://bit.ly/42F4Fhf
- Connecticut Veterans Affairs https://portal.ct.gov/dva?language=en_US
- Geriatrics and Extended Care Benefits for Veterans: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/
- Veterans Home Modifications Resources: https://homemods.org/acl/consumerawareness/#b1
- Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans: https://uwc.211ct.org/property-tax-exemptions-for-veterans/
- Veterans Information and Assistance U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs https://www.choose.va.gov/
- Veterans Training Institute resources for older veterans https://www.nvti.org/resources/useful-resources/serving-older-veterans/