Resources for clients of Connecticut In-Home Assistance, LLC

Help with the cost of care:
CT In-Home Assistance is an authorized provider of service for those eligible through the:
   CT Homecare Program for the Elderly*
   CT Statewide Respite Program*
   CT's National Family Caregiver Program*
   Alzheimer's Association Respite Grants**
   Long Term Care Insurance

For more information on eligibility, contact:

   * Southwest CT Area Agency on Aging  www.SWCAA.org

   * Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter  www.alzct.org

   * National Council on Aging Benefits Check Up  www.benefitscheckup.org

Helpful information about medical insurance,
senior services and caregiving:

Local:
Southwest CT Area Agency on Aging (SWCAA) Aging Resource Center

SWCAA CHOICES Program  www.SWCAA.org

National: Social Security Administration  www.seniors.gov

Medicare  www.medicare.gov

National Association of Home Care  www.nahc.org

Senior Magazine  www.seniormag.com


Helpful links to caregiver supports:

National Center on Caregiving  www.caregiving.org

Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator  www.aoa.gov

Children of Aging Parents   www.caps4caregivers.org

National Family Caregivers Association   www.nfcacares.org

Faith in Action   www.fiavolunteers.org
An interfaith volunteer organization providing help for those
with long-term health needs.

AARP's website has a long-distance caregiver page with many useful links:
www.aarp.org/confacts/caregiver/longdistance.html

Get valuable information about the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Program from VeteranAid.org www.veteranaid.org/help.php

Elder Law Web Site - www.ctelderlaw.org

MemberoftheFamily.net provides information about 16,000 Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the United States - www.memberofthefamily.net

Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes. - www.medicare.gov

BenefitsCheckUp screenings help seniors with limited income find programs to help pay for prescription drugs, energy assistance, food stamps, Alzheimer's care and more - www.benefitscheckup.com

Help putting a care plan together:
Connecticut In-Home Assistance LLC offers a care management consultation for families needing help understanding their options for short or long term care.
Renny@CTHomecare.com