Resources for Seniors & Caregivers

Local	Waterbury Commission on Aging 236 Grand St. Waterbury, CT 06702 (203) 574-6746 Waterbury Social Security Office 95 Scovill St. #100B Waterbury, CT  06706 (203) 756-7476 Senior Center with multiple activities: Palladino Center 30 West Main St. Waterbury, CT 06702 (203) 755-5819 and 755-8745 Waterbury Senior Shuttle - Call (203) 346-2607, extension 100 Elderly Housing Units in Waterbury          Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging - Your local Area Agency on Aging should be the first place you turn to for information about programs in the Greater Naugatuck Valley.
State-wide	Connecticut Department of Social Services - find out if you are eligible for assistance with housing, food, medicine, home heating oil, and caring for a grandchild. Connecticut Legal Services - This site is a good place to start when you need information about Connecticut law as it applies to senior citizens.  A wide range of topics are covered, including housing options. Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities - investigates complaints about mistreatment of elders. Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program - investigates complaints about mistreatment of nursing home residents. Senior Citizen's Guide to Connecticut - online directory of businesses that provide specialized services for senior citizens.
National	U.S. Administration on Aging - as well as cutting-edge news, you can find many interesting feature articles here. First Gov for Seniors - directory of the many federal and state agencies that handle some aspect of aging policy or services. AARP Medicare National Council on Aging - Good source of in-depth news and information.  Senior Job Bank - employment opportunities for people age 50 and over. Senior Corps - find volunteer opportunities. Senior Health - coverage of many topics, and, best of all, the print is big and dark.
MINORITY GROUPS	Association of Jewish Aging Services
DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS	Seniors Eye Care Project - The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers free eye exams and treatment of eye disease to people age 65 and over who meet eligibility requirements. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - find out how you can apply for help with heating costs. Benefits Check-up - Although it can be time-consuming to fill out the questionnaire on this site, it may save you money. Sponsored by the National Council on Aging, this site checks your information against its database to see what programs or services you may be eligible for. Partnership for Prescription Assistance - connects low-income people with programs that provide free or low-cost prescription drugs.
NURSING HOMES	What to look for when choosing a nursing home - If you are considering nursing home care for yourself or a loved one, take a look at these ratings from Consumer Reports magazine. Nursing Home Compare - from U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
CAREGIVERS	Those who care for elderly loved ones often feel overwhelmed by the task.  Click here for a list of resources meant for caregivers.

2/07/2007
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