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SAVE FOR USE THROUGHOUT 2020 Senior go to Guide HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES N New Haven County Edition FREE Diana Ross Still Supreme Thank You Peter ADVANTAGES of using a Seniors Real Estate Specialist For news and local activities go to www seniorgotoguide com

Feel Confident At Smilen Dental Group formerly Meslin Pediatric Family Dentistry we hope to give our patients confidence and knowledge about their teeth We offer Prevention and routine care Free oral cancer screening included with regular exams are the core values we try to Handicapped accessible convenient parking at the door impart to our patients Patient Laser Dentistry education is an important part Digital Impressions of all our appointments as we Senior discount on many services firmly believe that an informed patient is a healthier patient We accept all major credit cards and Care Credit and most insurance plans Services offered include implants dentures crowns white fillings veneers and whitening Invisalign Certified Provider Call today to set up your appointment Smilen Dental Group 203 774 0019 60 Church Street Route 80 Yalesville CT 06492 Sulakshana Sue Sundaresan DDS General Dentist and Invisalign Provider Formerly Meslin Pediatric Family Dentistry

3 Teaming up TO MEET YOUR DENTAL NEEDS by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Associate S At Smilen Dental Group in the Yalesville section of Wallingford uncommon attention to your needs is the standard That is why Smilen Dental Group has on staff a general dentist a specialist in pediatric dentistry and a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics Thus the well rounded services that every patient deserves and effective treatment for specific or unique needs can all be found in one convenient place Smilen Dental Group The Story Behind the New Name Dr Irwin Meslin was the founder of the practice and when he retired in 2017 they kept the name Meslin Pediatric Family Dentistry However many people assumed he was still in practice So to avoid confusion while still honoring Dr Meslin they cleverly rearranged the letters in Meslin to Smilen and the practice is now known as Smilen Dental Group Smilen Dental Group has been noted for its pediatric dentistry but it also has been known for the high quality of care that it provides to patients of any age Smilen Dental Group is a good place for seniors as well as for their grandchildren A Welcoming Practice What makes Smilen Dental Group such a good choice One thing is the welcoming friendly approach that pervades the practice Dr Sulakshana Sundaresan she says that you can call her Dr Sue explains Our office is pretty casual Our team is fabulous in making our patients feel comfortable and there is a lot of laughter in the office Education Key to Prevention All dentists agree that prevention is the best dental treatment and that an oral hygiene routine is a significant portion of combatting tooth decay gum disease and other oral health concerns Therefore Smilen Dental Group emphasizes patient education for enhanced preventive care The Smilen dentists take the steps necessary to make sure that you are aware of the best oral health practices at home As Dr Sue says Prevention and routine care are the core values we try to impart to our patients Patient education and communication is an important part of all our appointments as we firmly believe that an informed patient is a healthier patient Proven Advanced Technology Smilen Dental Group takes great care to implement technology that is both new and proven For example digital X rays create the detailed images that Smilen dentists use while exposing you to less radiation than traditional radiography The laser allows them to treat cavities without using the drill or traditional hand piece and no local anesthesia is needed so there is no need for an injection and no numbness afterward It can be used for children and adults They are also using digital impression technology which is more accurate than traditional impressions so patients don t have to deal with the distasteful impression materials At Smilen Dental Group an oral cancer screening is carried out by the Identafi visual enhancement system which exposes the signs of oral cancer more readily than other techniques N OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS Sulakshana Dr Sue Sundaresan DDS Dr Sue is a General Dentist and Certified InvisalignTM Provider She received her BDS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India and her DDS from New York University Min Deng DMD PhD Dr Min Deng is a pediatric dentist She earned a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Johns Hopkins University and completed six years of postdoctoral training in biochemistry She then earned a DMD at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Susan E Berey DMD Dr Berey an orthodontist earned an MS in psychology from Boston University and a DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Smilen Dental Group E mail info smilendentalgroup com Phone 203 774 0019 www smilendentalgroup com 60 Church Street Yalesville CT 06492

44 CTSeniorHelpCenter com Table of Contents LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES Find the products and services that you need 28 Professionals Businesses and Services 30 Caregivers Residential Facilities and Rehabilitation Facilities 31 Legal Insurance Real Estate and Financial Professionals 32 Cemeteries and Funeral Homes ARTICLES Be happy live well Studies show that happiness and life satisfaction are greater after age 60 and especially into our 70s and 80s To make these years truly golden it s important to plan ahead and live a healthy and safe lifestyle Inside this edition of the Senior GO TO Guide you will find many great companies agencies facilities and professionals who are qualified experienced and ready to assist you Please call on our advertisers whenever a need arises and mention that you saw them in the Senior GO TO Guide Congratulations to Meslin Pediatric and Family Dentistry on their new name Smilen Dental Group It was very clever how they rearranged the letters in Meslin to form Smilen Well done Thank you to Griswold Home Care for your continual support of the community through your generous grants and contributions And welcome to Precision Hearing Specialists They offer the latest technology in hearing aids and provide professional fitting maintenance and repairs They are located in Stratford off exit 53 of the Meritt Parkway For the latest news and information on local events please visit our websites at seniorgotoguide com and ctseniorhelpcenter com Cheers Thomas Gerrity Publisher tgerrity seniorgotoguide com To start or make changes to your free subscription please e mail us at info seniorgotoguide com or call us at 203 377 4996 ext 100 You can also pick up a copy at city town halls libraries senior centers and many doctors offices 3 Teaming Up to Meet Your Dental Needs 5 Thank you Peter 6 Diana Ross Still Supreme 8 Care for Your Teeth Your Life May Depend on It 10 Precision Hearing 12 Starting a New Chapter How to Successfully Transition to Skilled Nursing 14 Everyone Needs a Will 15 Preplanning Your Funeral Services 16 The Good Life At the Mews in Greenwich 18 Transportation Services For Seniors and People with Disabilities 20 Maximize Your Social Security Benefits 22 Six Predictors of Happiness in Retirement 23 Ghouls Come In Many Guises and They Read Obits 24 Target Elder Financial Abuse 26 Griswold Home Care Gives Back 51 Advantages of Using a Seniors Real Estate Specialist SRES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND RESOURCES Your community offers a wide range of services especially for seniors 33 Branford 40 Milford 46 Woodbridge 34 Cheshire 41 New Haven 36 East Haven 42 North Haven 47 Connecticut Health and Service Organizations 37 Guilford 43 Orange 38 Hamden 44 Wallingford 39 Meriden 45 West Haven 47 National Health and Service Organizations 49 Index Diana Ross image Rich Polk Getty Images for The Recording Academy Children above Locust and Honey Photography The Senior GO TO Guide Resource Directory is published annually by the Merrill Anderson Co Inc 1166 Barnum Ave Stratford CT 06614 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in the Guide is correct but the publisher or its employees cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or damages or losses caused directly or indirectly by the information 2020 Merrill Anderson Co Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be copied or transmitted in any manner without written permission of the Publisher For advertising info Contact us toll free at 1 888 818 1232 or info seniorgotoguide com

5 Thank you Peter I t s with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague Peter J O Connell Peter s official title was Editorial and Research Associate but he effectively served in many other capacities including being the chief editor of the Senior GO TO Guide Peter joined us at the Merrill Anderson Company in March of 1987 as a proofreader working on our trust and bank marketing publications and collateral materials As his skills and talents were recognized he advanced as an editor of Woman s Interest a nationally distributed publication sponsored by bank trust departments In this role he worked on cover stories of many notable people including Candice Bergen Shirley Temple Black Carol Burnett Barbara Bush Jennifer Capriati Glenn Close Patty Duke Angela Lansbury Joan Lunden Mary Tyler Moore Cokie Roberts Dinah Shore Danielle Steel and Martha Stewart to name a few Along the way Peter proofread and edited thousands of articles presentations scripts and letters marking each with his signature red pencil He was our essential last line of defense against errors and typos Above all Peter was a friend to all and a beloved member of the Merrill Anderson Company family We miss his vast collection of knowledge his wit and the warm smile that he brought to the office every day We dedicate this edition of the Senior GO TO Guide to Peter and promise to do our best in keeping the high standards that he set N

6 Diana Ross Diva from Detroit Celeb in Connecticut by Peter J O Connell From her beautiful Greenwich estate where she resides and presides like the lady of a manor Diana Ernestine Earle Ross looks back with well deserved pride on her 60 year career one of the most popular and honored in the history of show business a career still continuing as can be seen in the popularity of her extensive tour in 2019 celebrating her 75th birthday and in the awards that just keep on coming her way But Diana s greatest gift was her musical talent which first manifested itself in the choir of a church where her much admired grandfather served as pastor At 15 Diana joined a girl group named the Primettes who had some regional hits many written by the legendary Smokey Robinson a neighbor and rumored boyfriend of Diana s for the also legendary Berry Gordy s Motown Records In 1961 the Primettes became the Supremes The group scored its first number one hit single in 1964 with Where Did Our Love Go Unprecedented success followed as the Supremes achieved 12 number one hit singles including Born in Detroit in 1944 Diana was raised in housing projects there by Stop In the Name of Love and loving parents and in Alabama for several years while her mother was ill with You Can t Hurry Love in the next tuberculosis Gifted with a strong sense of style while going to high school four years becoming Motown s most Diana who had aspirations to become a fashion designer took classes in that successful act the best charting girl field as well as modeling cosmetology and hairdressing She also worked in a group in U S history and one of department store where it was said that she was the first black employee allowed the world s best selling girl groups of outside the kitchen all time For her work with the Supremes Diana has been dubbed one of the Five Mighty Pop Divas of the Sixties In early 1970 Diana left the Supremes Someday We ll Be Together become the group s final number one hit on the Hot 100 chart and also the final number one Billboard Hot 100 single of the 1960s Diana launched her solo career with two mammoth hits the signature songs Reach Out and Touch Somebody s Hand and Ain t No Mountain High Enough She also added acting to her resume receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her performance as singer Billie Holiday in 1972 s Lady Sings the Blues Ross performing with the SUPREMES as lead singer Lady s soundtrack was a hit selling

7 over 300 000 copies in its first eight days of release and in 1974 Diana Ross became the first African American woman to co host the Oscars The film Mahogany followed in 1975 which featured the hit Do You Know Where You re Going To In 1978 Diana starred in The Wiz an African American reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz Michael Jackson co starred in the film Diana Ross had been playing a creative role in helping to promote the Jackson Five Over the years many musical artists have cited her as a mentor and role model Though The Wiz was not a hit and though Diana has acted in few movies since then she has made musical contributions to a number of films notably 1980 s Endless Love where her performance with Lionel Richie of the Oscar nominated title single became her final hit for Motown Records before leaving that label Endless Love was also the number one record of the year Over the years whether the 60s the 70s the 80s the 90s the aughts the present one might almost say that Diana Ross achievements as a performer and producer and humanitarian have been as it were almost endless She has continued to be popular both in the U S and abroad for music in a variety of genres and contexts Billboard magazine named her Female Entertainer of the Century and the Guinness Book of World Records in 1993 declared her the most successful female music artist in history for having more hits on the charts than any other female artist Diana Ross has been married and divorced twice and has five children three ex stepchildren with whom she is close and five grandchildren D IANA R O SS FACT S H Diana Ross was born on March 26 1944 in Detroit Michigan H Her parents were Ernestine and Fred Ross Her mother was a schoolteacher and her father was a former Army soldier Diana Ross was the second of six children H Diana has been married twice and she has five children of her own and five grandchildren H She now lives in Greenwich Connecticut H Diana has sold more than 100 million records worldwide as a solo artist and a member of the Supremes H In 1970 after leaving the Supremes she released her first solo hits Reach Out and Touch Somebody s Hand and Ain t No Mountain High Enough The latter reached number one and earned Diana her first Grammy Award nomination H Diana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988

8 Care for Your Teeth Your Life May Depend on It by Thomas Gerrity Publisher If your life were at risk do you disease And it s not just oral diseases think that you would make it to the that can affect you Heart disease dentist more often If you lung disease diabetes knew that taking care of bone loss and even risk of Technology is your teeth meant more stroke all increase when key in the correct than having a nice smile you fail to care for your placement of dental would you be sure always oral health Stats like these implants to brush twice daily make a pretty strong case Dr Jeffrey Hoos for dental care diligence DMD with 25 years Well it s time to set your of experience with including routine visits reminders Research implants to your dentist s office has found that skipping for a professional teeth routine teeth cleaning or cleaning Here s what can happen even choosing to brush only once if you neglect daily brushing and per day can increase your risk of flossing or skip your regular dental cleanings and checkups Tooth decay is not just a children s disease It can happen for as long as natural teeth are in the mouth Tooth decay is caused by bacteria that normally live in the mouth The bacteria cling to teeth and form a sticky colorless film called dental plaque The bacteria in plaque live on sugars and produce decay causing acids that dissolve minerals on tooth surfaces Tooth decay also can also develop on the exposed roots of the They are typically made of titanium and are a safe proven and effective replacement for the tooth root Because it is placed in the jawbone and fuses or integrates with your natural bone the dental implant forms the stable and sturdy base for your replacement teeth Implant Supported Denture Dental Implants Your teeth were designed to last a lifetime but often they don t Replacing missing teeth is important to your general health and to the health of your other teeth You lose chewing ability when a tooth is lost and missing teeth can create subsequent problems with your surrounding teeth Dental Implants Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth They act as an anchor for a replacement tooth or crown or a set of replacement teeth An implant supported denture is similar to a regular denture except that it is supported and attached to dental implants for better stability With implants the dentures snap into place for a firmer hold The dentures are still removable so you can take them out and clean them overnight I can tell you from personal experience that dental implants are a real game changer for improving the quality of life Although they seem new dental implants actually have been used for more than 50 years and are recognized as the standard of care for tooth loss Everyone with missing teeth or full or partial dentures should speak with his or her dentist to learn firsthand how to benefit from dental implants T G

9 teeth if you have gum disease or receding gums where gums pull away from the teeth exposing the roots Decay is most prevalent in the grooves and pits on the biting surfaces of back teeth and the surfaces between the teeth Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults It s a highly preventable condition that may begin as inflammation of the gums and quickly develop into disease destroying your gum tissue and the supporting bone of your teeth The disease can be reversed if caught in the early stages but left untreated you will lose your teeth Gum disease and tooth decay can rob you of your smile facial structure and the ability to speak and chew normally You only get one set of permanent teeth so care for them diligently Bad Breath Nobody wants to be Loss of Physical Health Heart the person whom everybody avoids attack stroke diabetes bone loss because his or her breath is so bad lung disease the list gets longer Temporary causes of bad breath are and longer as researchers uncover linked to the food that further evidence that your you eat smoking and oral health is linked to your Implants have the the buildup of bacteria overall physical health in highest success rate in the mouth because a significant way Experts of any procedure in dentistry at 96 97 of poor dental care believe that the correlation and there is no upper Chronic bad breath between disease risk and age limit for getting can be an early sign of oral health is linked to implants disease Talk to your the level of inflammation Dr Mark Samuels dentist if you have maintained in the mouth DMD persistent bad breath so when proper habits of you can get treatment dental care are neglected and protect yourself from disease So now we know that taking care Oral Cancer Approximately 40 000 of your teeth is more than just Americans are diagnosed with oral maintaining your smile it will also cancer every year The disease kills help your overall health Be sure to roughly one person every hour 24 visit your dentist regularly and don t hours a day Regular visits to your miss out on daily flossing brushing dentist are critical for early detection and rinsing and treatment of oral cancer N HIGH TECH FAMILY COSMETIC and IMPLANT DENTISTRY We want your family to be a part of our family We are dedicated to providing patients with the best dental care available Our staff is friendly and welcoming and our facilities are comfortable creating a relaxing experience during your visits Dr Jeffrey C Hoos DMD FAGD Dr Johna Zitnay DMD Dr Gemma Kwolek DDS Dr Julia Latham DDS 40 Years in Practice 4949 Main Street Stratford P 203 378 9500 F 203 386 9057 203 378 9500 BetterSmile com Mon Thurs 8am 8pm Fri 8 30am 5pm Sat 8 30am 4pm

10 Hearing aids can help lower the chance of dementia by Rich Gelfand Editorial Associate N early 30 percent of people in their 50s suffer from hearing loss For people in their 60s it s 45 percent and for those in their 70s it s over 66 percent Researchers offer three ways in which untreated hearing loss and dementia could be linked It may be that the constant strain of having to decipher sounds over the years overwhelms the brains of people with hearing loss leaving them vulnerable to dementia Those who can t hear well can become socially isolated leading to less mental stimulation and eventually cognitive decline Most importantly hearing loss results in tissue reduction in the hearing portion of the brain which is also responsible for functions such as memory learning and thinking According to one study mild hearing loss is associated with a two fold greater risk for dementia while severe hearing loss increases the chance by five times How hearing aids can help Hearing aids are useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear called hair cells This is called sensory neural hearing loss The damage can occur as a result of disease aging injury from noise or taking certain medications A hearing aid magnifies sound vibrations entering the ear Surviving hair cells detect the larger vibrations and convert them into neural signals that are passed along to the brain The greater the damage to a person s hair cells the more severe the hearing loss and the greater the hearing aid amplification needed to make up the difference There is help Hearing aid technology has improved a lot over the past few decades Digital hearing aids have become more intuitive and have more features to help you communicate better in difficult listening situations Rechargeable batteries eliminate having to replace tiny batteries An experienced hearing professional will take the time to find the right device for you and customize the settings to match your lifestyle We recommend contacting David DeFillipo and his staff of highly experienced caring and dedicated professionals at Precision Hearing in Stratford They have been helping people with customized hearing solutions for over 35 years Conveniently located at Ryders Landing Shopping Center right next door to People s United Bank on Main Street in Stratford or the River Road coming from Shelton They have the knowledge experience and state ofthe art products to get you hearing better again N Precision Hearing Specialists 88 Ryders Landing Stratford CT 06614 203 381 9555

11 When it comes to all your hearing needs You want to be confident you made the right decision Precision Hearing Specialists making clear and accurate hearing more affordable for everyone Celebrating over 35 years of improving your quality of life by improving the quality of your hearing ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL We fit seven of the leading brands in hearing technology Now there are no limits to what you can accomplish Specialist David DeFilippo Do it right the first time and have no regrets Free Hearing Evaluation and Consultation Free live video examination of ear canal and ear drum Free Take It Home trial of latest technology with no obligation Free service to our military veterans wearing aids received from the VA Could it be just WAX Your solution can be virtually invisible Visit our website at CALL NOW Precision Hearing Specialists 203 381 9555 88 Ryders Landing Stratford CT 06614 www precisionhearingspecialist com See what your neighbors say about their experience with our approach to Affordable Quality Hearing

12 Starting a New Chapter How to Successfully Transition to Skilled Nursing W hen a loved one moves to a skilled nursing facility a new chapter begins Like any change navigating a successful transition takes time and effort At The Nathaniel Witherell a shortterm rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Greenwich Connecticut helping ease those transitions is Justine Vaccaro LMSW its director of social work Just like the first day of school for a child letting go of a parent s hand can be hard This is true even when the child has become an adult and their parent is the one going off on their own Families need reassurance that their loved one will be well cared for says Vaccaro The transition period for our residents is about three months but it can take up to six months for the family to really come to terms with the change For some the first time a parent refers to the new living arrangement as home is a wonderful sign that he she has settled in For others this is difficult to hear When a resident goes out to lunch and then says they re ready to go home but are referring to the Witherell that s hard on some families she notes This is especially true for spouses who are now living apart Vaccaro and her staff devote time to counseling residents but she also spends just as much time with family members Much of that doesn t even relate to the resident s care she says It s about helping the family realize that their loved one is really okay and that although that parent s life is different now it is still joyful she says Here Vaccaro offers tips for making a successful transition to skilled nursing care for both residents and their families Familiarity brings comfort Keeping your loved one near home or in a community based facility helps Because the Witherell is town owned residents get the added comfort of living among former Greenwich neighbors old friends or colleagues Tap every resource The recreation staff chaplaincy department and on staff social workers are all there to get to know each resident individually They meet with everyone and share what your loved one enjoys hobbies especially Keep in mind that prior interests like golfing and swimming are less feasible now However knowing that your loved one enjoys golf means that staff can make sure they get to enjoy tournaments on television Be a joiner Specific interest groups like bridge club knitters circles Bible study groups or men s groups help residents make friends based on common interests Encourage your loved one to seek out these groups Be realistic If your loved one was always a loner it s unrealistic to expect a metamorphosis into a social butterfly now At the Witherell residents who are less social are encouraged to enjoy their solo activities in common areas which increases socialization and prevents isolation Avid readers might enjoy their book in the sunfilled library or puzzle makers are encouraged to work on their latest challenge in the solarium as other events occur in close proximity

13 SHORT TERM REHABILITATION We ll help you get back to the life you love With state of the art short term rehabilitation skilled nursing Alzheimer s and dementia care and staff retention rates that well exceed the national average the Witherell delivers exceptional care close to home Call 203 618 4200 NathanielWitherell org THE CARE YOU NEED CLOSE TO HOME THE CARE YOU NEED CLOSE TO HOME

14 14 Everyone Needs a Will A are exceptions in states that continue an estate plan means that the state s intestacy statute takes over Intestacy rules are the government s best guess of what someone would have chosen had he or she taken the time to plan Even so settling an estate via intestacy can be costly and time consuming to levy their own death taxes estate Will registration the federal estate and gift tax to 10 s important as estate planning is that has long been a hard sell for most Americans A 2017 survey by Caring com revealed that only 42 of U S adults had a will or a living trust in place In part it s an age thing as the table below shows WHO HAS MADE A WILL Age cohort with a will or living trust 18 36 22 37 52 36 53 71 60 72 and older 81 Source www caring com articles wills survey 2017 When asked why they hadn t done their estate planning 47 of survey respondents said that they just hadn t gotten around to it Some 29 felt that they didn t have enough assets to leave anyone million for singles and 20 million for married couples plus inflation adjustments means that the vast majority of Americans no longer need to plan to achieve tax savings There tax inheritance tax or both because states typically have much lower thresholds for taxation Still only a minority of states have held on to their death taxes In the last century trust departments could encourage their customers and prospects to establish marital deduction trusts for major tax savings to motivate them to see an estate planning attorney promptly No longer The advent of the portable federal exemption means that the basic tax benefit of such a trust Interestingly more people have attended to their end of life medical issues than to creating a plan for their property Fully 53 of respondents reported having a health care power of attorney in place may be had simply by filing an estate The hot buttons With the elimination of tax savings As difficult as motivating people to take care of planning their estate has been in the past it may become even trickier in the future The temporary doubling of the amount exempt from as an estate planning goal the ben tax return and electing the Deceased Spousal Unused Exemption Amount DSUEA The election is permitted whether the decedent had an estate plan in place or not efit that has been most important all along comes to the front disposing of property in an orderly way according to one s wishes Failure to have When someone appears to have died without a will there are questions especially if substantial assets are involved Was a will executed but then lost Where should one look for a will If someone has executed a will how can he or she be confident that the heirs will find the will Stacey Jerome Miller is the President of The U S Will Registry That organization provides a secure and comprehensive database for the locations of wills that have been registered with it There is no charge for the service Ms Jerome Miller lays out the details of the operations of her organization in Where There s a Will There s a Way 32 Probate Property No 4 July August 2018 The registry does not hold any of the estate planning documents only the information on the draftsman and the document location It provides an avenue of inquiry when there is a question about whether someone really died intestate N

15 Preplanning Your Funeral Service by Moriah Doyle Monsif N obody likes to think about the unfortunate reality that life eventually ends However a little forethought can make a big difference when it comes to funeral arrangements By preplanning your funeral services your loved ones can be saved any additional stress while they are already grieving your passing thus giving you peace of mind now and ensuring that all your wishes will be respected worrying about time sensitive Ensure that your wishes are followed funeral arrangements When you Does your family know where you preplan your funeral you save your wish to be buried or where you want family from a rushed emotional your services held Every aspect process of your funeral from location to to let them grieve in peace without choosing cremation or burial can be Save money by prepaying decided during funeral preplanning Although prepaying for funeral And your loved ones will be arrangements is not required it s confident that they are following a sensible financial decision The your wishes costs for a funeral can occur at any Preplanning a funeral doesn t have time causing stress and financial to be hard Please give us a call and uncertainty And the price for a we will give you full information on Make things easier for your loved ones funeral increases regularly When all of your options so you can make you plan ahead and pay for your an informed decision as to which The best thing that you can do for your loved ones after your passing is funeral you lock in current pricing arrangements will best suit your avoiding future increases needs and desires Here are some reasons why funeral preplanning is so important N Gregory F Doyle FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICE Handicap Accessible Family Owned Operated Since 1950 Newly renovated including handicapped men s and women s restrooms Traditional Funerals The Traditional Funeral 24 Hour Service Personal24Service Personal Hours Minimal Burials Minimal Cost Cremations Cremations Shipping Shipping Service Pre Arrangements Counseling Counseling Information Information Regarding Title XIX At Home Arrangements At Home Arrangements Irrevocable Irrevocable Revocable Revocable Trusts Transferring of Transferring of Funeral Funeral Trusts Trusts 203 874 5641 Member of National Connecticut 291 Bridgeport Avenue Milford Funeral Directors US Route 1 Rte I 95 Exit 34 Right 2 Miles Association Devon Center Directors Andrea K Blackwood Our Family Takes Care of Your Family With Compassion Dignity We O er Dorothy Doyle Moriah Doyle Monsif Conan J Doyle Dody Doyle Andrea K Blackwood Gregory F Doyle 1918 2005 Colleen Doyle Britt 1950 2010 Moriah Doyle Monsif www gregoryfdoylefuneralhome com

16 The Good Life AT THE MEWS IN GREENWICH by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Club and was chairwoman of the Red Research Associate Cross Gray Ladies N otable Greenwich resident Notable residence in Greenwich Nancy Carnegie Rockefeller 19001993 was a member of two of America s most famous and wealthy families She was the grandniece of Andrew Carnegie and the wife of James S Rockefeller grandnephew of John D Rockefeller Devoted as she was to family Nancy Carnegie Rockefeller also was devoted to the well being of the people of Greenwich where she lived for many years and was an active volunteer and civic leader For example she helped establish the Greenwich Maternal Health Center was president of the Hortulus Garden Nancy Carnegie Rockefeller s greatest service however began in 1949 when she created the Merry GoRound Clubhouse a nonprofit day center for senior citizens This kind of facility was a pioneering concept at the time providing seniors with nutritious meals activities and the companionship of others Alert to the needs and interests of seniors in 1970 The Mews building was enlarged in 1980 and in 1997 three years after its founder s death The Mews became the first licensed Assisted Living Services Agency in Greenwich At The Mews therefore seniors can live as independently as they choose but have the security of knowing that the supplemental support of assisted living also is available Life at The Mews thus is the legacy of the visionary and compassionate Nancy Carnegie Rockefeller Mrs Rockefeller pioneered beyond the Merry Go Round and established The Mews The first senior living residence in downtown Greenwich it offered all the amenities of the Merry Go Round Clubhouse but as a residential facility with expanded services What The Mews offers One of the distinguishing characteristics and great advantages of The Mews in contrast to many other senior facilities is that it operates as a private nonprofit organization under an all volunteer board of directors With this structure The Mews can provide its residents the lifestyle of a top notch senior living community along with some features that other such communities do not offer For example The Mews functions on a month to month basis Aside from a move in fee and costs for personal incidentals residents pay only their rent making living at The Mews because of its lower rates a more affordable and flexible option than at other facilities Residents seeking

17 The staff operates and oversees services to all residents including Three meals a day in dining room Weekly housekeeping services Hair salon Daily entertainment and activities Educational programs lectures and discussions On site library plus Bookmobile visits Wellness program and exercise classes with supervised use of equipment in exercise room and on site visits from dental and hearing specialists Emergency health care and first aid services 24 7 Call bell in each bedroom and bathroom to summon help when needed And much much more the assisted living personal care option would also pay an additional comparatively modest fee The rent is for pleasant studio or onebedroom apartments some with kitchenettes An appealing feature of The Mews is its location right in the heart of beautiful Greenwich Greenwich Avenue the town s main street is within walking distance with easy access to shops restaurants theaters beaches the library the Senior Center and other attractions Group excursions make visiting these venues quite convenient But The Mews is itself a beautiful place Its common areas are comfortable inviting and well appointed They include both indoor and outdoor settings such as a landscaped terrace These settings encourage healthy movement and socialization And of course there is a staff of professionals devoted to the comfort and well being of the residents For residents with the assisted living option The Mews has certified aides on duty 24 7 a nurse on duty during the day and on call the balance of the 24 hours and a physician on retainer The facility also gives residents recuperating from an illness or hospital stay temporary assistance and extra care To see if The Mews is right for you or a loved one why not arrange for a visit Chances are you ll be impressed as so many before you have been N The Mews in Greenwich Bolling Place Greenwich CT 06830 Tel 203 869 9448 Fax 203 869 4793 E mail marketing themewsingreenwich org

18 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES for seniors and people with disabilities The Regional Mobility Management Program s mission is to connect people with disabilities and seniors with accessible reliable transportation so that they are able to participate fully in their communities The South Central Regional Council of Governments SCRCOG has an agreement with The Kennedy Center Inc to administer the program ADA Paratransit Van Services Mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA of 1990 paratransit van services are provided in all areas with local fixed route bus services for people who can t use the local bus system because of a disability To apply online for eligibility go to www ctada com or contact your regional ADA Paratransit Service Provider 9 Town Transit The Estuary Transit District serves nine towns in the lower Connecticut River area The district provides demand response known as Dial A Ride and flexible fixed route services throughout the region with its 9 Town Transit bus services Connections are made in Madison Middletown and New London to neighboring bus services 860 510 0429 www 9towntransit com Greater New Haven Transit District The District provides complementary ADA service under contract to ConnDOT to the New Haven area including Branford East Haven Hamden New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange West Haven Woodbridge as well as more limited service to Ansonia Cheshire Guilford Madison The communities covered include Bethany Branford Chester Clinton Cromwell Deep River Durham Seymour Shelton Wallingford and Waterbury Transportation is offered seven days a week 203 288 6282 www gnhtd org Paratransit service 203 288 6643 Middletown Transit District The Middletown Transit District operates fixed route service as well as senior disabled paratransit services in five towns in its area 860 347 3313 www middletownareatransit org Milford Transit District Milford Transit ADA van service operates Monday through Saturday East Haddam East Hampton East Haven Essex Guilford Haddam Hamden Killingworth Lyme Madison Meriden Middlefield Middletown Milford Dial A Ride Greater New Haven Transit District www gnhtd org The District Dial A Ride program is open to any individual currently residing in one of the member towns who is over the age of 60 or has a disability Member towns in the New Haven area are Bethany Branford East Haven Hamden New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange West Haven and Woodbridge Transportation is offered seven days a week 203 874 4507 TDD 882 0954 www milfordtransit com Northeast Transportation Company ADA service is provided to Meriden and Wallingford Rides in Meriden are available Monday through Saturday between 6 a m and 6 p m Rides in Wallingford are available Monday through Saturday between 8 30 a m and 4 30 p m For Meriden 800 441 8901 For Wallingford 800 704 3114 www northeastbus com Fixed Bus Route 9 Town Transit 9 Town Transit operates four routes open to the general public throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley region including connections to New Haven New London and Middletown Demand response service known as Dial A Ride is also available in all nine towns Monday through Friday 860 510 0429 www 9towntransit com New Haven North Branford North Haven Old Lyme Old Saybrook Orange Portland Wallingford Westbrook West Haven Woodbridge CTTransit Connecticut Transit CTTRANSIT is the Connecticut Department of Transportation ConnDOT owned bus service Several companies under contract to ConnDOT operate services in metropolitan areas throughout Connecticut CTTRANSIT New Haven operates over 22 local routes Many routes operate seven days a week connecting with other state owned or subsidized bus services in Meriden Waterbury Wallingford Milford and the lower Naugatuck Valley areas as well as with the New Haven Line and Shore Line East rail services CTTRANSIT Meriden and Wallingford operate fixed route services in their respective areas through a contract with Northeast Transportation Company with four local routes Connections are made in Wallingford and Meriden to CTTRANSIT New Haven as well as in Meriden to Middletown Area Transit Service in Meriden operates Monday through Friday with Saturday service on some routes Service in Wallingford operates weekdays only 203 624 0151 New Haven 800 441 8901 Meriden 800 704 3113 Wallingford www cttransit com

19 Middletown Transit District The Middletown Transit District operates urban and rural fixed route service as well as senior disabled paratransit services in five towns in its area Fixed route bus service operates six days a week Monday through Saturday 860 346 0212 For paratransit service 860 347 3313 www middletownareatransit org Milford Transit District Milford Transit serves the city of Milford with fixed route bus service and ADA van service There are four local routes operating Monday through Saturday and one bus route connecting Milford to Norwalk as part of the Coastal Link which operates seven days a week The ADA van service also travels to Greater New Haven and Greater Bridgeport and operates seven days a week 203 874 4507 For paratransit service 203 874 4507 ext 2 www milfordtransit com 20 30 minutes off peak trains run every 30 60 minutes and weekend trains run hourly 877 690 5114 www mta info Shore Line East Shore Line East SLE is a rail service providing access between New London and New Haven seven days a week Shore Line East THRU express service is also available weekdays to from West Haven Bridgeport and Stamford Connections to Metro North s New Haven Line and Amtrak are available at New Haven s Union Station Shore Line East provides access between New London and New Haven with additional limited THRU express service to West Haven Bridgeport and Stamford Metro North stations Connections to Metro North s New Haven Line and Amtrak are available at New Haven s Union Station Shore Line East trains run seven days a week and on holidays Service is primarily westbound toward New Haven in the morning and eastbound toward Old Saybrook and New London in the afternoon evening 877 287 4337 Train www shorelineeast com schedules Amtrak The main line of the Northeast Corridor NEC is 457 miles long traversing major cities in the Northeast region including Washington DC Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston With the addition of connecting corridors to Harrisburg PA Springfield MA Albany NY and Richmond VA the NEC spans a total of 899 miles Most of the rail line is owned by Amtrak with New York State the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority owning parts of the northern section The Northeast s five major metropolitan regions Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington DC rely on Amtrak services for a significant and growing share of business and leisure passenger travel and on NEC infrastructure for the daily commuting needs of their work forces In addition to operating the Acela Express Northeast Regional and Long Distance train services on the NEC Amtrak serves as the infrastructure manager for the majority of the NEC Amtrak provides dispatching services and electric propulsion power and maintains and improves the infrastructure and facilities used by commuter and freight rail services The NEC is an incredibly intricate railroad system and one of the most complex and heavily used railroad territories in the world Amtrak is a minority user of the NEC but the only operator to provide end to end service 800 872 7245 TDD TTY 800 523 6590 www amtrak com Taxi Taxi Voucher Program Greater New Haven Transit District GNHTD in partnership with Metro Taxi administers a Taxi Voucher Debit Card Program for people with disabilities who qualify for ADA paratransit services The taxis are fully accessible and accommodate individuals who use a wheelchair or other mobility device The Taxi Voucher program offers a 50 reduction of the metered taxi fare via a prepaid debit card Individuals receive the debit card from GNHTD and use Metro Taxi service The taxi service is provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days per year To find out if you are eligible to participate in this program contact Linda Kessel at GNHTD at 203 288 6282 ext 2518 Transportation Metro North Metro North goes through two counties in the state of Connecticut New Haven and Fairfield Metro North s New Haven line has three branch lines New Canaan Danbury Waterbury 72 miles to New Haven The railroad s hours of operation are approximately 4 a m to 3 40 a m Service intervals vary according to destination and time of day First trains arrive in Grand Central at 5 30 a m and the last trains leave that terminal at 2 a m Weekdays peak period trains east of the Hudson River run every For more information on the services available please visit www knowhowtogoscct org The Kennedy Center is one of the most comprehensive rehabilitation facilities in the State of Connecticut offering innovative and comprehensive program services to persons with special needs and disabilities from birth through their senior years Annually over 2 000 individuals receive various program services through its divisions of Rehabilitation Services Residential Services and Kennedy Industries Contact Mobility Manager The Kennedy Center Inc 7 Research Dr Woodbridge CT 06525 Phone 475 243 3944 Fax 203 389 6760 jwardzala 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20 Maximize your Social Security benefits T o have a successful financially secure retirement one must have enough income to live on The larger one s Social Security benefit is the easier it is to meet that need So it s something of a puzzle that so many individuals are deciding to take their benefits early A study last year from the Government Accountability Office GAO reported that 72 8 of retirees begin their benefits before reaching normal or full retirement age Early benefits are lower benefits The table below shows just how much benefits will be reduced based upon the year of one s birth Note that the spousal benefit also will be reduced creating the potential of financial insecurity for the widow or widower For those born in 1954 retirement with full benefits may begin in 2020 at age 66 The table shows the full retirement age for those born in later years Retiring at age 62 triggers a 25 cut in benefits Looked at another way one can boost one s Social Security benefit by one third by waiting until age 66 to begin draw How many years of collecting full benefits will it take to offset the four years of taking no benefits at all The answer is 12 years if full retirement age is 66 One needs to live to age 78 to break even on the decision to wait for the full retirement age At age 62 that s pretty far off on the horizon Perhaps the early retirees are not being so irrational after all ing it What s more if one continues working from age 62 to age 66 the additional earnings record and Social Security taxes paid also will increase the eventual benefit That larger benefit will be the basis for future inflation adjustments and can translate into substantially higher lifetime income Another perspective Still the thought process of someone who is 62 might go something like this If I don t take my early benefits how much am I leaving on the table Some people are under the impression that Social Security is not a good investment Not true Imagine that Don s annual benefit at normal retire What about the additional credit for delaying retirement to age 70 Each month of delay past full retirement age boosts the benefit by 2 3 of 1 or 8 per year FULL RETIREMENT AGE AND THE REDUCED BENEFIT AT AGE 62 Primary Percent Amount reduction PER 1 000 Spouse Percent Amount reduction Year of birth Normal or full retirement age Number of reduction months 1943 1954 66 48 750 25 00 350 30 00 1955 66 and 2 months 50 741 25 83 345 30 83 1956 66 and 4 months 52 733 26 67 341 31 67 1957 66 and 6 months 54 725 27 50 337 32 50 1958 66 and 8 months 56 716 28 33 333 33 33 1959 66 and 10 months 58 708 29 17 329 34 17 1960 and later 67 60 700 30 00 325 35 00 Source Social Security Administration

21 ment age would be 16 000 per year and he chooses to begin an early benefit of 12 000 per year at age 62 When he reaches age 66 Don realizes that he really will need 16 000 per year after all To achieve that he buys a single life annuity of 4 000 per year Could he buy that with the 48 000 in early benefits he s collected No he could not not even close According to a recent study the commercial cost of an inflation adjusted single life 4 000 annuity for a male would be 71 000 higher for females who have long life expectancies As a group retirees are living longer and longer Most people will live to break even on a decision to delay their retirement Money magazine also reported that life expectancy for 65 year old men is 84 and for women it s 86 5 For a retired couple there s a 50 chance that one partner will be alive at age 92 Planning for couples When a husband and wife each have earnings records the choices are more complicated and more important to understand Each partner has a basic benefit plus a spousal benefit but may only collect the larger benefit They don t have to claim both at the same time For example one spouse might begin benefits early while the other waits until age 66 or later to begin Another factor to be considered is that a divorced spouse whose marriage lasted at least ten years and who is currently not married may apply for spousal benefits If the ex spouse is collecting benefits the spousal benefit is available at age 62 If both parties are 62 or older and the divorce occurred at least two years ago spousal benefits may be available whether or not the primary earner has begun to claim them N POPULAR GRANDBABY NAMES Rank Name Number Name Number The Social Security Administration has compiled the frequency of baby names going back to 1919 based upon applications for Social Security cards In 2018 the five most popular names for girls were Emma Olivia Ava Isabella and Sophia For boys the top five were Liam Noah William James and Oliver 1 James 4 764 644 Mary 3 328 565 2 John 4 546 819 Patricia 1 562 727 3 Robert 4 535 897 Jennifer 1 466 854 4 Michael 4 323 074 Linda 1 448 194 5 William 3 631 876 Elizabeth 1 436 232 Name popularity varies considerably over time and the variability is greater for girls than boys The table here shows the all time top ten names for 1919 2018 6 David 3 560 660 Barbara 1 406 173 7 Richard 2 477 879 Susan 1 105 188 8 Joseph 2 367 801 Jessica 1 044 492 9 Thomas 2 167 014 Sarah 995 436 10 Charles Karen 985 261 On the Social Security Administration s website one may search for the most popular names by state by year by decade and more 2 124 748 Source www ssa gov OACT babynames decades century html

22 Six Predictors of Happiness in Retirement A study of adult development has been carried out at Harvard for roughly the last century Three groups have been tracked 268 Harvard graduates born about 1920 90 middle class gifted women born about 1910 and 456 socially disadvantaged men from inner cities born about 1930 Some of the results of the study were reported in Business Insider https www businessinsider com things that make people live longer happier lives 2018 8 Data on these three groups were collected throughout their lives As they reached their 70s the retirees were classified as Happy Well SadSick or Prematurely Dead What life events made a person more likely to fall into one category or the other What did those in the Happy Well category have in common No smoking or drinking Heavy smokers were ten times more likely to be prematurely dead where heavy means three packs of cigarettes a day However the effects on health still could be discerned among pack a day smokers even if they quit by age 45 Drinking was found to create stress in one s life rather than relieving it More education Some of the inner city men went on to college despite their disadvantages Interestingly their health at age 70 was roughly the same as that of the Harvard grads Those who did not pursue their education aged prematurely their health at age 70 was similar to that of the Harvard grads at age 80 A happy childhood Whether a mother made a child feel loved was a better predictor than class or achieving a high income Having a strong stable father figure in contrast to an impoverished father tended to inoculate men to future pain lemons into lemonade and humor not taking oneself too seriously Poorer outcomes came from being passive aggressive living in denial acting out and retreating into fantasy Generativity Giving back to the community enriches the giver as much as it enriches the community From the study Among all three samples generative men and women at 50 were threeto six times as likely to be among the Happy Well in old age as among the Sad Sick In all three Study cohorts mastery of Generativity tripled the chances that the decade of the 70s would be for these men and women a time of joy and not of despair All of these observations seem unremarkable and intuitively clear but it s nice to have the science behind them N KEYS TO HAPPINESS Strong relationships Some of the men and women who started out with wealth and talent nevertheless were not doing well in their 70s Those who succeeded often had greater emotional intelligence an aptitude for building and maintaining the relationships in their lives Coping skills Having mature responses to life s challenges was found to be common among the Happy Well and almost absent among the SadSick Among the mature responses are altruism suppression turning No smoking or drinking More education A happy childhood Strong relationships Coping skills Generativity

23 Ghouls Come In Many Guises and They Read Obits Learn how to avoid scams after a loved one s death by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Research Associate One of the most frightening of legendary creatures is the ghoul an evil being who robs graves and feeds on corpses Ghouls abound today but they don t look like what you might see in a horror movie or TV show or illustration in a graphic novel They look just like you and me Chances are in fact that you might not see them at all your contact with them will be by phone or computer Today s ghouls are scamsters who prey on the grief stricken and their techniques are legion Obituaries and death notices are among their favorite tools How they do it Identity theft using obituaries A deceased s survivors want the world to celebrate the life that their loved one led So they put a lot of information into obituaries and death notices birthdate and birthplace address occupation beneficiaries family members mother s maiden name hmm Criminals troll obituaries and death notices for the wealth of personal information that they can find there And they use that info to construct scams that allow them to do such things as access existing accounts open new accounts etc Burglarizing the bereaved One of the vilest of crimes is when burglars hit a family home when they know from obituaries and death notices that no one will be there the residents will be mourners at a memorial service or burial Money You owe it It s owed you One frequent scam has two faces A debt collector may call to tell you that you are responsible for the deceased s debts and need to pay up now Using personal information that they have acquired about your loved one these conmen and women can sound legitimate and even threaten legal action The other face of the con is that the scamster may present himself or herself as an insurance agent or lawyer who is notifying you that you have been left a large life insurance policy or an inheritance and that you will receive it once you pay a premium or fee Sometimes the individual may claim to have secret documents tapes DVDs etc from the deceased that will be released to you once you send or transfer money The long lost and the helpful Funerals are a time to reconnect with family those you know and those you don t They are also a time when longlost relatives may show up claiming that they are owed something If such a situation occurs involving you you owe it to yourself to contact other relatives to confirm the individual s identity perhaps too you should contact a lawyer concerning the individual s claims Scamsters also may show up in the guise of spiritual advisers Shun these advisers and rely on a grief counselor or religious leader known to your family prior to the loss of your loved one What you can do ObituariesHelp org is an informative and respected website designed to offer resources for obituaries funerals and genealogy search In an article on the site Avoid Identity Theft from Obituaries Melanie Walters writes The best way to avoid identity theft from your loved one s obituary is to take care of financial and audit issues before the obituary is published Close accounts and notify all creditors banks and credit reporting agencies of the deceased s passing The next best thing is to limit the information on the obituaries so that there isn t a resume of details that list every occupation award and detail of the person s life So ghouls can be defeated by good planning even if you don t have magical powers

24 Target Elder Financial Abuse There was a national uproar in March upon the report that 50 people had been indicted for cheating related to college admissions Allegedly several dozen wealthy parents paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to someone who would arrange for phony SAT tests Another strategy was paying bribes to coaches to designate students as recruited athletes which virtually guaranteed admission As disturbing as this news was it overshadowed a far more significant event that also happened in March Arrests by the FBI The U S Attorney s Office and the FBI announced a major sweep of elder fraud cases The cases involved more than 260 defendants from around the world with total alleged losses by their victims of over 750 million The action follows a similar fraud sweep last year This year s action involved twice as many fraud victims 28 more criminal defendants and 28 more in losses than last year As welcome as this development is it may be only the tip of the iceberg Many seniors are reluctant to report when they have been victimized for fear that family members may conclude that their competence has been impaired A CORNUCOPIA OF SCAMS Fraudsters are very resourceful in trying to separate seniors from their money Examples of actual financial frauds Lottery phone scams Callers convince seniors that a large fee or taxes must be paid before they can receive lottery winnings Romance scams Victims are lulled into believing that their online paramour needs funds for a U S visit or some other purpose Grandparent scams Seniors are told that their grandchildren are in trouble and need money to make rent repair a car or even pay bail IRS imposter scams Fraudsters pose as IRS agents and claim that victims owe back taxes in some cases demanding to be paid in gift cards Broken computers Caller claims that a problem has been detected on the victim s computer but that repair is possible over the internet upon payment of a fee Sham business opportunities Victims are persuaded to invest in business opportunities or investments that turn out to be bogus or Ponzi schemes Don t do these things Some common sense tips on how to avoid becoming a victim Don t share personal information with anyone you don t know Don t pay a fee for a prize or lottery winning Don t click on pop up ads or messages Delete phishing emails and ignore harassing phone calls Don t send gift cards checks money orders wire money or give your bank account information to a stranger Don t fall for a high pressure sales pitch or a supposedly lucrative business deal If a scammer approaches you take the time to talk to a friend or family member Keep in mind that if you send money once you ll be a target for life Remember it s not rude to say NO A good rule of thumb is if it s too good to be true it s likely a scam When a fraudster makes contact The Federal Trade Commission is looking for help from the public in combating fraud You can report an attempted scam at 1 877 FTC HELP 1 877 382 4357 or you can file a report online at https www ftccomplaintassistant gov crnt panel1 1

25 A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount of up to and including his life Gene Castagnetti Director National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WEST HAVEN CAMPUS An Eligibility Office is located at the West Haven campus and can be reached at 203 937 5711 ext 3328 or 3131 community based care The program can be reached at 203 932 5711 ext 2121 Mon Fri 7 30 a m 4 p m The U S Department of Veterans Affairs VA offers a variety of health services to meet the needs of America s veterans In Connecticut those services encompass an inpatient facility and Ambulatory Care Center in West Haven a k a VA Connecticut West Haven campus an Ambulatory Care Center in Newington and six primary care community based outpatient clinics located around the state All veterans who have met the service and duty requirements for eligibility are encouraged to enroll in the VA Healthcare System by completing an Application for Health Benefits and providing required documents Once enrolled in the VA Healthcare System each veteran will receive a personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbook The purpose of the handbook is to provide a current and accurate description of VA healthcare benefits and services tailored specifically to the individual veteran VA Connecticut also offers a wide range of health and wellness educational programs Information about these can be obtained from the Veteran Health Education Coordinator at 203 932 5711 ext 5189 Mon Fri 7 30 a m 4 p m VA Connecticut offers information and assistance to older veterans through its Geriatrics and Extended Care Program For further information about the VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven campus contact the Public Affairs Office at 203 937 3824 The program seeks to help veterans with their needs in regard to community living nursing home entry hospice and palliative care spinal cord injuries home based primary care geriatric consults home and VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven campus 203 932 5711 950 Campbell Ave West Haven CT 06516 Honoring all who served

26 Gives Back For 38 years Griswold Home Care has supported a broad spectrum of community organizations 5th year 10 000 to Solar Youth Solar Youth empowers young people to achieve lifelong success through long term supportive relationships environmental exploration youth led problem solving and leadership development It has helped 3500 inner city kids with 500 jobs completed from releasing eels into the sound to cleaning playgrounds and testifying at the State capitol and paid for 600 teen internships Our contribution was matched this year by Patagonia dollar for dollar adding a crucial 20 000 to the budget 3rd year 5 000 to Integrated Refugee Immigrant Services IRIS IRIS provides services including daily English lessons education and youth programs access to health care provided by partner Yale New Haven Hospital and a thorough multi Griswold Home Care is a leading sponsor of the 3 000 participant Run for Refugees fundraiser day cultural orientation IRIS assistance and job placement Extra services include a works intensively with each new arrival to find housing and women s group and young peoples groups If family members employment with resume assistance a job club interview have been left behind the IRIS legal office works to reunite them 1 000 to New England Assistive Technologies NEAT In 2019 NEAT was awarded the Jean Griswold Foundation Grant for it s Center at Oak Hill which offers the latest technologies products equipment and services to assist people with day to day activities that they have trouble doing themselves either because of a disability or the effects of aging This can include communication learning productivity mobility and independence At their Empowering through Technology conference we discovered amazing innovations on display in a tiny home fully equipped to allow a disabled person to control access cook communicate and be entertained This tiny home is available to travel for display 500 Griswold Foundation Grant Tails of Joy In 2019 Tails of Joy was awarded the Jean Griswold Foundation Grant Tails of Joy provides therapeutic benefits to people through the use of animals in hospitals nursing homes hospices schools and childrens facilities At the award ceremony Griswold employees donated blood to the Red Cross 500 Griswold Foundation Grant Food in Service to the Homebound FISH of Greater New Haven FISH is the only non profit non denominational provider of grocery assistance to the homebound with free bags of nutritionally sound groceries FISH is sustained by volunteers who are active service providers financial supporters planners and evaluators

Book Speaking Engagements Now For help and to learn more GriswoldHomeCare com 27 Lesley Mills Assoc Fellow at Yale and owner of Griswold Home Care 203 776 2273 www griswoldhomecare com Lesley Mills GriswoldHomeCare com Why Use Us 1 Free in home brain tests predict memory cognition ADL skills Griswold Home Care sole home care provider CALL NOW for an appointment 203 776 2273 The BCAT Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool program was designed for a broad spectrum of clinicians as a predictor of both cognitive status and activities of daily living functions It continues to be a superior oneof a kind cognitive test across the U S and internationally Griswold Home Care is the only non medical home care company granted access to the 2 tests and client tailored material We screen our clients on their cognitive abilities then use the results to customize materials for the caregiver and family members Those materials strengthen the identified cognitive functions and decrease a client s cognitive decline said Lesley Mills owner of Griswold Home Care We are proud to be recognized and to expand our use of state of the art methodologies in elder care Security we accept only 1 out of 20 caregiver applicants Rigorous screening sets us apart 2 hour interviews 3 professional 3 personal references We speak to every reference We do not accept written letters of recommendation Every caregiver is a Certified Nurses Aide CNA or has passed the CT PCA Certification Test We verify that certifications are up to date We use national police databases We verify driver s licenses and insurance 3 Caregiver skills are maintained and enhanced 4 Our caregivers stay with us three times longer than the national average thereby providing for better continuity of care 5 Each case manager supports an average of 40 clients vs 120 by State case managers thereby allowing for more personal attention Caregivers have access to the latest online training Case managers visit every three months to assess client care We reverify all records annually A proud private and Medicaid provider for over 38 years 7 CT Offices 1 800 GRISWOLD

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BRANFORD Branford COMMISSION ON ELDERLY SERVICES Works cooperatively with Canoe Brook Center staff to identify and address services and programs for seniors Usually meets second Thurs of each month at Canoe Brook Center Chair Laurie Rockwell lrockwell vna commh org CANOE BROOK CENTER 46 Church St Branford CT 06405 Main Office 203 315 0687 Hours Mon Fri 8 00 a m 4 30 p m Director Dagmar Ridgway 203 315 0683 E mail dridgway branford ct gov Front Office Blair McKenna 203 315 0687 E mail bmckenna branford ct gov Social Services Marlowe Ioime 203 315 0682 E mail mioime branford ct gov Transportation Blair McKenna 203 315 0681 E mail bmckenna branford ct gov Activities Nancy Cohen 203 315 0684 E mail ncohen branford ct gov Senior Caf Maureen Hall 203 315 0685 Canoe Brook Center offers full complement of social educational recreational cultural programs designed for today s Seniors Annual membership fee 8 Programs Lunch served Mon Fri at noon Donation suggested Reservations required by calling by 12 30 p m the day before Transportation available for shopping Center activities and medical appointments COUNSELING AND CRISIS SUPPORT BH Care 14 Sycamore Way Branford CT 06405 203 800 7177 www bhcare org Offers range of community and clinical services for adults with a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or substance abuse Orchard House 421 Shore Dr Branford CT 06405 203 481 7110 Fax 203 481 2064 E mail info theorchardhouse org Orchard House is a medical model adult day center offering variety of services to frail elderly chronically ill and physically and mentally challenged adults TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Canoe Brook Center Transportation Services 11 Cherry Hill Rd Branford CT 06405 Contact Blair McKenna at 203 3150681 Transportation available to and from Center for activities grocery shopping and medical appointments Reservations must be made day in advance For weekend evening or wheelchair transportation call Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Caregivers Support Network of VNA Community Health Care Inc 753 Boston Post Rd Suite 200 Guilford CT 06437 203 488 8357 203 458 4388 www connecticuthomecare org RESOURCE GUIDE TO SOCIAL SERVICES IN BRANFORD Available online including printable version at www branford ct gov Social 20 Service 20Guide htm TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS For information and referral contact Marlowe Ioime at Canoe Brook Center 203 315 0682 E mail mioime branford ct gov PROBATE COURT 1019 Main St P O Box 150 Branford CT 06405 203 488 0318 Judge Hon Frank J Forgione Branford Medical Transportation 11 Cherry Hill Rd Branford CT 06405 203 315 0681 Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 p m Medical transportation service for independent oriented persons age 21 Reservations at least three days in advance recommended No charge but donations requested Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 gnhtd org To cancel confirm or reserve ride call 203 288 6643 or go online Branford Counseling Center 342 Harbor St Branford CT 06405 203 481 4248 24 hrs Fax 203 483 7727 Branford Counseling Center is a municipal mental health agency providing counseling crisis intervention psychiatric outpatient services and substance abuse services to adults and children For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 33

34 Cheshire HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES The Town of Cheshire Human Services Department offers a variety of social service and assistance programs for residents or all ages DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES Michelle Piccerillo E mail mpiccerillo cheshirect org SOCIAL WORKER Kristen Schechter E mail kschechter cheshirect org CONNECTICUT ENERGY ASSISTANCE This program provides assistance to income eligible households in paying for their heating costs during the winter months Households are determined eligible based on state income and asset guidelines Program eligibility is based on income liquid assets and family size Applicants must provide documentation of current income and assets of all family members in order to apply for assistance Documentation of assets include most recent checking savings credit union statements stocks bonds CDs IRAs etc Applicants must provide current primary heating source bill All heat sources are considered including oil propane electricity gas and wood Renters who have their heat included in their rent must provide rent receipts and a copy of their lease State guidelines can be found on the Connecticut Department of Social Services website or by calling Infoline at 211 CHESHIRE FUEL BANK This program provides assistance to Cheshire residents who are in an emergency situation Funds for this program are provided by generous donations from individuals religious groups and civic organizations CHESHIRE FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM This program provides food vouchers of 40 and 60 to certain local grocery stores to eligible resident households in need of perishable food items Households can also be referred to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry Funding for the Food Voucher program comes from the Cheshire Food Drive Inc Town of Cheshire s Human Services Department has secured a Department of Housing Municipal Housing Rehabilitation Grant This program is offered on a first come first served basis to qualified low and moderateincome residents Funds for this program come in the form of 0 interest loans from the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD The focus of the program is on code compliance and safety concerns rather than home remodeling ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM The Cheshire Social Services offers an annual Adopt A Family program for the holiday season This program is available to any Cheshire resident having financial difficulties Applications will be taken by the Town of Cheshire Social Worker SOCIAL WORK CRISIS INTERVENTION SUPPORT These services are provided by the Town Social Worker Social services cases include individuals experiencing financial difficulties seeking rental or mortgage assistance facing shutoff notices on utilities housing issues legal referrals food assistance unemployment and disability In addition in conjunction with the Cheshire Police Department intervention is provided for individuals experiencing a variety of crises including domestic violence family disputes juvenile disputes grief counseling divorce and custody issues SALVATION ARMY CHESHIRE UNIT The Salvation Army provides crisis assistance to needy residents The Social Worker will meet with the client make an assessment and provide assistance depending upon their needs Vouchers to the Salvation Army Thrift Store are also available During the month of December volunteers assist with the kettle collection For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com CHESHIRE SENIOR CENTER The Cheshire Senior Center offers numerous opportunities for education recreation socialization and volunteering for everyone 55 years of age or older and those whose spouses are 55 years of age or older The Membership annual fee per person is 5 00 for Cheshire residents and 10 00 for nonCheshire residents 240 Maple Ave Cheshire CT 06410 203 272 8286 Hours Mon through Fri 8 30 a m to 4 00 p m Stefanie D Theroux Coordinator of Senior Services E mail stheroux cheshirect org Kristen Schechter Senior Services Social Worker E mail kschechter cheshirect org Laura Gravel Program Supervisor lgravel cheshirect org Violet Howard Administrative Assistant E mail vhoward cheshirect org SENIOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Elderly Nutrition Program A catered daily hot meal is served Tuesday through Friday at noon Reservations must be made at least two days in advance before 11 30 a m by calling 203 272 0047 There is a suggested donation of 3 00 per meal

CHESHIRE SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The Senior Services Social Worker visits clients in their homes or at the Senior Center Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday from 9 00 a m 3 30 p m The Social Worker provides information and runs support groups for caregivers as well as providing social support investigative and referral services to our seniors The Social Worker also oversees the volunteers who visit homebound seniors and works with a crisis worker or the police in situations that require such intervention Contact Kristen Schechter for more information Eileen Colwell Transportation Dispatcher E mail ecolwell cheshirect org 203 272 0047 ASSISTANCE AT HOME Outreach Services The Cheshire Senior Center offers outreach services to the town s homebound elderly The program is designed to fill some of the gaps in services experienced by homebound and or isolated elderly individuals The social worker will assist with financial matters insurance forms medical bills and counseling services C H A T Cheshire Home Safety Awareness Team Working to improve the safety and quality of life for senior citizens through educational programs is the primary function of C H A T Programs of general interest are offered free to all Cheshire senior citizens and are held at the Center Non Curbside Trash Collection This service is available when all occupants of the residence are 70 years of age or physically disabled Each resident of the household must provide Proof of age with a birth certificate or valid Connecticut driver s license OR Certification from a health care provider Applications are available from the Public Works Department 203 271 6650 The Director of Public Works must approve each application Senior Services offers Elderly and Handicapped Transportation for both in town and out of town for medical appointments shopping socialization cultural events local restaurants and senior center programs Arrangements for rides can be made by calling 203 272 0047 at least twenty four hours in advance This service is available to residents over the age of 55 or those over 21 years of age who are either temporarily or permanently disabled all four buses are lift equipped to handle wheelchairs and individuals that have trouble with steps Riders make a suggested donation of 50 cents each time you step on the bus for in town rides and 5 00 round trip donation for out of town medical appointments Free transportation is also available to seniors and disabled adults every Friday of the month through the Greater Waterbury Transit District Dial A Ride Passengers may go anywhere in Cheshire Wolcott Waterbury Watertown Naugatuck Middlebury Prospect and Thomaston between 9 00 a m and 3 15 p m Appointments must be made at least three days in advance This is a great opportunity to go shopping outto dinner or visit a friend Applications for tax credits for Town of Cheshire homeowners over 65 years of age and those totally disabled are taken at the Assessor s office in the Cheshire Town Hall between February 1st and the middle of May Cheshire Local Elderly Tax Relief Program provides three types of property tax relief for qualifying applicants A tax credit for married couples whose income does not exceed 53 100 and single people whose income does not exceed 49 300 A tax deferral of up to 75 of taxes for married couples whose income does not exceed 39 500 and single people whose income does not exceed 32 300 A local elderly tax freeze The income limits for this program are the same as they are for the deferral program Applicants must be 70 years old Further details can be obtained from the Assessor s office 203 271 6620 PROBATE COURT 84 South Main St 203 271 6608 Judge Matt Jalowiec TAX RELIEF PROGRAM This program offers a state subsidy to renters over the age of 65 or who are receiving Social Security Disability that meet guidelines based on their income and rent utility expenses Checks are sent by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management to these households to offset any increase in rent due to changes in property taxes that landlords pass on to the renters For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 35

36 East Haven SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 250 Main St East Haven CT 06512 203 468 3303 Fax 203 468 3947 Director Robert Petrucelli MPA The Town of East Haven Social Services Department assists qualified East Haven residents with various local and State of Connecticut programs Dept partners with the Community Action Agency of Greater New Haven to assist qualified individuals with the annual State of Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which runs during the months of September to May Department partners with the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management on the Rental Rebate Program which is available during the months of May to October Dept provides information and referrals on additional state and federal assistance programs designed to help qualified individuals and families meet their basic needs Through generosity of community organizations local churches and individuals Dept can at times provide all East Haven residents in need of assistance with access to the local food pantry clothing for children back to school supplies camp scholarships and holiday baskets EAST HAVEN COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS 595 Thompson Ave East Haven CT 06512 203 468 3297 Fax 203 468 3334 Social Services Department s Elderly Outreach provides support for caregivers as part of its program 203 468 3303 Offers adult outpatient mental health services Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Master s level clinicians provide assessments crisis intervention and ongoing counseling using individual couple family and group therapies Psychiatrists provide diagnostic evaluations and prescribe psychotropic medications when appropriate Fees charged but many forms of insurance coverage accepted TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride programs 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 Fax 203 891 6057 To cancel change confirm or reserve ride 203 288 6643 Complementary Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act Coverage area Branford Cheshire East Haven Hamden New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange West Haven Woodbridge SENIOR CENTER Regional Rides Program Coverage area Bethany Branford East Haven Guilford Hamden North Branford North Haven Orange Wallingford West Haven Woodbridge 91 Taylor Ave East Haven CT 06512 203 468 3277 Fax 203 468 3304 E mail ehseniorcenter aol com Hours Mon Fri 7 30 a m 3 p m Dial A Ride Coverage area Bethany Branford East Haven Hamden New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange West Haven Woodbridge Director Jan Lougal Call District for details of requirements times locations Open to residents 60 and over for information and support services shopping and rides to the Senior Center recreational day trips and week long vacation trips aerobics line dancing and other forms of dancing exercise programs medical and other informational lectures and seminars monthly movies weekly bingo daily lunch program suggested donation 3 Wellness Clinic twice a month with free screenings AARP Safe Driving Classes monthly help with forms and applications card games parties monthly newsletter Seniors on the Move Mary Wade Home in New Haven with funds from Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut offers residents of New Haven area who are 60 medical transportation and transportation on weekends to area locations of their choice Donations from riders welcome Coverage area East Haven Hamden New Haven North Haven West Haven 118 Clinton Ave New Haven CT 06513 203 672 7837 Fax 203 562 1639 E mail info marywade org www marywade org For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Assessor s Office in Town Hall administers and implements tax exemptions for eligible elderly disabled blind and veterans Assessor Michael Milici 203 468 3233 Senior Center also provides information and application assistance for tax relief and related programs 203 468 3277 PROBATE COURT 250 Main St East Haven CT 06512 203 468 3895 Fax 203 468 5155 Call for hours Regular docket is Wed Emergency meetings held as necessary Judge Hon Michael Brandt

GUILFORD EAST HAVEN Guilford MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR THE ELDERLY SOCIAL SERVICES Municipal Agent for the Elderly is appointed by Town under state law to represent interests of senior citizens Assists seniors and their families by providing information on and referrals to public and private local state and federal agencies organizations and institutions and by helping seniors apply for benefits 263 Church St Guilford CT 06437 203 453 8009 Fax 203 453 8406 Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Municipal Agent for the Elderly Social Services Director Tammy DeFrancesco SENIOR CENTER Senior Citizens Program of Guilford Parks Recreation and Seniors 32 Church St Guilford CT 06437 203 453 8086 Seniors Program Coordinator Terry Holland Buckley Meals breakfast Mon Fri 8 00 a m 10 a m lunch Mon Tues Thurs Fri must be reserved by 9 a m Cost 3 25 or 4 25 Special meals may be more GUILFORD INTERFAITH VOLUNTEERS 310 State St Unit 200 Guilford CT 06437 203 453 8359 Meals on Wheels Meals delivered Mon Fri around 11 a m Weekend meals also delivered Fri Sliding scale 4 or less Friendly Visiting is an outreach program carefully matching volunteers with homebound or isolated people Charlie s Closet accepts donations of used medical equipment cleans and checks equipment for safety then provides it to people in the community for 1 each item Guilford Food Bank is an emergency food pantry available to Guilford residents in need Voucher to use Food Bank should be obtained at Guilford Social Services Food collection Fri 9 00 a m noon Distribution done Fri 3 00 a m 4 30 p m and Sat 9 00 a m 11 00 a m at 45 Stone House Lane SHORELINE INSTITUTE OF LIFELONG LEARNING TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Diverse slate of academic programs taught in daytime by experts at college level Modest fees 203 453 8086 Guilford 203 245 5627 Madison E mail sill8899 gmail com www guilfordparkrec com or www madisonct org Depot depothome htm Assessor s Office in Town Hall administers tax exemptions for eligible elderly disabled and veterans TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Senior Bus is operated in cooperation with Guilford Senior Citizens Program 203 453 8086 Provides transportation as follows For banking hair care and grocery shopping within Guilford For medical purposes in Guilford and surrounding towns Reservations required 48 hrs in advance Assessor Edmund Corapinsk 203 453 8010 Fax 203 453 8017 Municipal Agent for the Elderly Social Services Director also provides information on and application assistance for these programs 203 453 8009 PROBATE COURT 8 Meeting House Lane Madison CT 06443 203 245 5661 Judge Hon Peter C Barrett For wheelchair transportation in or out of Guilford Reservations required 48 hrs in advance Wheelchair passengers must be accompanied by aide Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride programs 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 Fax 203 288 7471 To cancel change confirm or reserve ride 203 288 6643 Call District for details of requirements times locations Complementary Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act provides door to door transportation within 3 4 mi of public fixed route bus service in certain towns and cities to any certified individual unable to use fixed route service because of permanent or temporary disability SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Contact Municipal Agent for the Elderly Social Services Director at 203 453 8009 or Seniors Program Coordinator at 203 453 8086 for information For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 37

38 Hamden ADULT DAY CARE ELDERLY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There are two adult day care centers in Hamden 2901 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT 06518 203 287 2547 Fax 203 287 2693 Hamden Elderly Services Coordinator and Municipal Agent Suzanne Burbage E mail sburbage hamden com Clelian Adult Day Center 261 Benham St Hamden CT 06514 203 288 4151 Fax 203 299 0551 Hours Mon Fri 7 30 a m 4 30 p m MILLER SENIOR CENTER 2901 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT 06518 203 287 2547 Fax 203 287 2693 Senior Community Caf 203 287 0057 Mon Fri Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m closed holidays Programs focus on speakers and educational presentations AARP income tax assistance by appointment recreational and social offerings wellness clinic 203 287 2547 Senior Community Caf serves lunch in Center s Social Hall Reservations must be made by noon the day before Requested donation 3 203 287 0057 Cards Gold Key Card allows residents 62 and older reduced rate admission to school system sporting events concerts theater productions and seniorrate registration for Adult Education courses 203 407 2000 ELDERLY OUTREACH OFFICE 2901 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT 06518 203 287 2691 Located in Miller Senior Center Elderly Outreach Office provides information referrals assistance to Hamden seniors particularly with regard to Renter s Rebate Program Fuel Energy Assistance Program homebound visits grant assistance and various emergency situations COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT M L Keefe Community Center 11 Pine St Hamden CT 06514 203 562 5129 Fax 203 562 2026 Center seeks to meet the spiritual psychological social and medical needs of frail elderly and impaired adults in a loving and caring environment Recreation programs available plus Meals Center provides continental breakfast full lunch afternoon snack Services nursing services physical and occupational therapy podiatry hair care bathing assistance dietary services pastoral care family counseling Partnerships Center for Adult Day Care Inc Three Industrial Circle Hamden CT 06517 203 248 8854 Fax 203 287 1880 Partnerships Center is a medical model adult day care center serving frail and isolated elderly and physically or mentally impaired adults SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Partnerships Center for Adult Day Care Inc offers information referrals and other support Call 203 248 8854 Clelian Adult Day Center offers reminders and resources for families of clients Call 203 288 4151 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Elderly Services Department operates minibus to Miller Senior Center doctors appointments errands shopping 203 288 2885 Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 Fax 203 288 7471 To cancel change confirm or reserve ride 203 288 6643 For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com District has three programs relevant to Hamden seniors Complementary Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act Regional Rides Program Dial A Ride TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Elderly Outreach in Miller Senior Center provides extensive information and assistance regarding such programs 203 287 2691 PROBATE COURT 2750 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT 05618 203 287 7082 Judge Hon Edward C Burt Jr

MERIDEN Meriden required 1 800 227 2345 ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Created to advise and assist the Mayor and the City Council in the identification of the issues that affect Meriden s aging population 203 237 0066 Chair Sr Georgeann Vumbaco DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 165 Miller St Meriden CT 06450 203 630 4221 Fax 203 630 0039 Director Lea Crown Max E Muravnick Meriden Senior Citizens Center SENIOR CENTER 22 26 W Main St Meriden CT 06451 203 237 0066 Center is hub for activities and services for older people and a visible symbol of Meriden s concern about its older residents Senior Affairs Administrator Rick Liegl E mail RLiegl meridenct gov Center includes Senior Community Caf Nutritious hot meals served Mon Fri 11 30 a m Donation requested 203 235 8052 Day trips and overnight excursions to destinations of interest throughout Northeast Free fitness classes for seniors daily Classes are listed in Center newsletter Social Services 203 630 4273 Meriden Antique Veterans Group 203 634 0474 Amtrak Train transportation discounts for persons 62 and older 203 235 3402 or 1 800 872 7245 Hunter s Ambulance Service is a medical livery service 203 235 3309 Meriden Transit District operates weekday fixed route bus service 203 235 6851 For ID 860 522 8101 Northeast Transportation Company ADA Paratransit Program Curb to curb paratransit service to a variety of local destinations for those whose disability makes it difficult to use fixed route bus service 1 800 441 8901 Senior Transportation Services 860 224 7117 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Alzheimer s Respite Program of Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut can provide funds for respite services if financially eligible 203 785 8533 Mulberry Gardens of Southington Adult Day Care Program 58 Mulberry St Southington CT 06479 860 276 1020 TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Senior Center can advise on these programs 203 237 0066 Also Board of Tax Relief Chairman John Neumon 203 630 4065 PROBATE COURT 142 E Main St Rm 113 Meriden CT 06450 203 630 4150 Fax 203 630 4043 Judge Hon Brian T Mahon Bradley Home Pavilion 320 Colony St Meriden CT 06451 203 235 5716 Curtis Home 380 Crown St Meriden CT 06450 Meriden Center 845 Paddock Ave Meriden CT 06450 203 238 2645 Miller Memorial Community Center 360 Broad St Meriden CT 06450 203 237 8815 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Silver Springs Care Center 33 Roy St Meriden CT 06450 203 237 8457 Senior Center Free for Meriden residents 55 or disabled to and from Senior Center and for other medical shopping social needs Equipped with wheelchair lift 24 hr advance notice required 203 237 3338 by 2 p m Heritage Commons 38 Boston Rd Middletown CT 06417 860 344 1221 Apple Rehab Coccomo 33 Cone Ave Meriden CT 06450 203 238 1606 Transportation Coordinator Ruth Kusek 203 237 3338 Options for Meriden seniors include LiveWell 1261 S Main St Plantsville CT 06479 860 628 9000 Westfield Care and Rehab Center 65 Westfield Rd Meriden CT 06450 203 238 1291 Day Club for Seniors 32 Miner St Middletown CT 06457 860 632 1119 American Cancer Society volunteers to drive cancer patients to medical appointments 3 days advance notice For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 39

40 Milford MILFORD COUNCIL ON AGING Board members appointed by the Mayor for two year terms staggered to provide oversight for the operations of the Milford Senior Center Meetings are every second Mon of the month at 5 30 p m at the Milford Senior Center Chairman Lillian A Holmes Philip A Caporusso DMD Cynthia R DeLuca Richard E Dowin Doreen Fontana Gloria Lanna Teresa Nolan Shirley A Serrano Beverly Streit Kefalas MILFORD SENIOR CENTER 9 Jepson Dr 06460 203 877 5131 for general information and to reach most of the personnel listed below www milfordctseniorcenter com Hours Mon Fri 9 00 a m 4 30 p m Sun 12 p m 4 00 p m Executive Director Janice M Jackson Transportation Supervisor James Convery Transportation available to and from the Senior Center and to and from medical appointments in Milford Call at least 48 hours in advance for reservations Mini Lunch Program Wendy Ferraro Kitchen Supervisor ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Community Caf Lori Dubel Site Manager Program is for elderly disabled and low income individuals and families to help subsidize heating costs Income and liquid asset guidelines vary yearly Program is administered by the Department of Human Services as an intake site for TEAM Inc in Derby Milford residents looking for additional information or to schedule an appointment can call the Department of Human Services at 203 783 3253 Insurance Assistance Program Information Insurance Specialists John Cornelius Laura Daneault Assistance with filling out insurance forms such as for Medicare Title 19 etc Call for appointment at 203 877 5131 Ahrens Program Information Rita Whiskeyman Ahrens Program Coordinator Recreational nutritional and educational activities provided for older adults with physical or cognitive impairments Enables caregivers to have several hours of respite For more information call Christine Lyas Social Service Worker at 203 8775131 Dancing Exercise Classes Creative Arts Classes For information concerning programs please contact Program Director Amanda Berry Line Dancing Classes April October Mon 4 00 5 00 p m 1 00 donation requested Pool Room Mon Fri 9 00 a m 4 00 p m Mon 6 00 p m 8 00 p m Sun 12 00 p m 4 00 p m Social Services Information Christine Lyas Social Service Worker Consignment and Gift Shop Mon Fri 9 00 a m 1 00 p m Christine is available for home visits to assess and make appropriate referrals concerning older adults DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Notary Public Services By appointment only Marie Vaughn Geri Dichkewich Phyllis Leggett Milford Food Bank Sharon Brown Food Bank Manager Located at the Senior Center Donations accepted Distributes food to food insecure Milford residents Meals on Wheels Program Information Marie Vaughn MOW Coordinator Home delivered meals are distributed on a temporary basis to elderly and disabled clients A small donation is requested Executive Director Deepa Joseph 150 Gulf Street Milford CT 06460 203 783 3253 RENTERS REBATE PROGRAM For renters age 65 and over receiving Social Security Income guidelines vary yearly Program is administered by Department of Human Services Contact Human Services for information or to make an appointment to file an application at 203 783 3253 For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com SENIOR FARMERS MARKET FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM The Department of Human Services is a designated distribution site for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program This supplemental food program provides vouchers to eligible seniors that may be redeemed at local designated farmers markets throughout Connecticut usually July and August PROBATE COURT 70 W River St 06460 203 783 3205 Judge Beverly Streit Kefalas

NEW HAVEN New Haven COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AGENCY ON AGING OF SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 165 Church St New Haven CT 06510 203 946 7907 Administrator Dr Dakibu Muley Not a City agency but one of five area agencies in Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging a not forprofit corporation One Long Wharf Dr New Haven CT 06511 203 786 8533 Fax 203 785 8873 www agencyonaging scc org DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES SENIOR CENTERS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NEW HAVEN INC Department assists those who are 55 and older to be independent and active and to enjoy a great variety of activities Centers serve nutritious hot lunch at 11 30 a m Advance sign up required Serves primarily low income residents of Greater New Haven area and Lower Naugatuck Valley who have need for emergency assistance or assistance with such things as weatherization and energy problems 419 Whalley Ave New Haven CT 06511 203 387 7700 Oversees the City s Departments dealing with health and services for the elderl the homeless children youth and families 165 Church St New Haven CT 06510 203 946 7854 Fax 203 946 8587 Director Migdalia Castro Atwater Senior Center 26 Atwater St New Haven CT 06513 Elderly Specialist Georgiann Dogolo 203 589 8737 Dixwell Newhallville Senior Center 255 Goffe St New Haven CT 06511 Elderly Specialist Gwendolyn Grady 203 410 3067 East Shore Senior Center 411 Townsend Ave New Haven CT 06512 Elderly Specialist Michelle ClaryButler 203 410 0007 LifeBridge Community Services administers Meals on Wheels Program for homebound and isolated 203 752 9919 Director of Food Service Enterprise Erin Harkrader Department has outreach staff to assist with other needs Mary Wade Home Offers persons 60 medical transportation and transportation on weekends to area locations of their choice Donation from riders welcome 118 Clinton Ave New Haven CT 06513 203 672 7837 E mail info marywade org Website www marywade org TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS For information contact Dept of Elderly Services at 203 946 7854 and Community Action Agency at 203 387 7700 PROBATE COURT 200 Orange St 1st Fl P O Box 905 New Haven CT 06504 0905 203946 4880 Fax 203 946 5962 Judge Hon Clifton E Graves Jr DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY SERVICES Promotes coordination of resources for persons with disabilities 165 Church St New Haven CT 06510 203 946 7833 Fax 203 946 8587 Director Michelle Duprey SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Contact Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut at 203 7868533 about services including The Connecticut Activities of National Family Caregiver Support Program and Statewide Respite Care Program TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Senior Centers and Community Action Agency have information on transportation for seniors Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride has programs relevant to New Haven seniors Complementary Paratransit Service per Americans With Disabilities Act Regional Rides Program Dial A Ride Taxi Voucher Program Call District for details of requirements times locations and costs 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 Fax 203 891 6057 For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 41

42 North Haven COMMISSION ON AGING Commission is responsible for studying the needs of elderly persons in the community relating to housing health recreation transportation and acting as a liaison between the Senior Center and the community Meets 6 p m at Joyce C Budrow Senior Center in Sept Nov Jan March May Chair Claudia Giulietti DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RECREATION Department provides North Haven residents a myriad of social service programs recreational activities and senior citizen services 203 239 5321 ext 500 Director Edward J Swinkoski Some social service and recreational programs offered at Town Hall Annex 5 Linsley St North Haven CT 06473 Mildred A Wakeley Community and Recreation Center 7 Linsley St North Haven CT 06473 Most senior citizen activities located in Joyce C Budrow Senior Center 189 Pool Rd North Haven CT 06473 Dept offerings include Counseling Available on an outpatient basis Toy Bank Emergency food assistance Dept maintains food bank to provide residents in need with limited amounts of food on an emergency basis Call 203 239 5321 ext 500 in advance to request this service SENIOR CENTER Multi service facility offers wide range of activities throughout the day to appeal to interests of persons age 62 and over and help to meet their needs 189 Pool Rd North Haven CT 06473 Fax 203 234 7185 203 239 5432 Hours Mon Fri 8 00 a m 4 00 p m Manager Municipal Agent for Elderly Judy Amarone E mail amarone judy town north haven ct us Center s offerings include arts and crafts cultural events exercise dancing movies travel chorus sports bocce pool shuffleboard others assistance for Medicare and Social Security benefits classes on defensive driving travel more Center also Arranges for health guidance clinic twice a month at no charge Service includes blood pressure screenings and general health questions No appointment necessary Serves hot meals Mon Fri to those 60 and over Distributes monthly newsletter of events and activities Conducts outreach programs to assist homebound and isolated Monthly informational educational and preventive programs TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Upon request Senior Center provides free transportation to and from Center medical appointments grocery shopping and hairdressers on regularly scheduled basis Call 203 239 5432 for information about this service and other transportation options Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride has several programs relevant to North Haven seniors ADA Transportation Regional Rides Program Dial A Ride Job Access Call District for details of requirements times locations and costs Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6643 Fax 203 891 6057 To cancel change confirm or reserve ride 203 288 6643 Mary Wade Home offers persons 60 medical transportation and transportation on weekends to area locations of their choice Donations from riders welcome For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 118 Clinton Ave New Haven CT 06513 203 672 7837 Fax 203 562 1639 E mail info marywade org Website www marywade org SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS TAX RELIEF Counselors at Department of Community Services and Recreation can provide information on such services and programs Tax Relief and similar programs are administered by the Assessor s Office 203 239 5321 Assessor Gary Johns 18 Church St North Haven CT 06473 203 239 5321 ext 610 PROBATE COURT North Haven is in Probate District 36 250 Main St East Haven CT 06512 203 468 5155 Fax 203 463 3895 Judge Hon Michael Brandt

Orange COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Town of Orange Community Services Department offers a wide range of services including Senior Services Youth Services Special Disability Group Special Transportation Services Counseling Administered by Bridges Healthcare Food Bank and Fuel Assistance 525 Orange Center Rd Orange CT 06477 203 891 4788 Director Joan Cretella 203 891 4786 E mail jcretella orange ct gov SENIOR CENTER The Senior Center is a component of Orange Community Services and is committed to providing programs and services that promote independence creativity and sound physical and emotional health for residents over the age of 55 525 Orange Center Rd Orange CT 06477 203 891 4784 Senior Services Coordinator Dennis Marsh 203 891 4789 E mail dmarsh orange ct gov Municipal Agent Outreach Worker Denise Stein 203 891 4787 Activities and classes computer classes painting yoga t ai chi tap dancing exercise and fitness programs personal and driver safety classes billiards bingo bridge writing classes picnics social events legal clinic health screenings and discussions trips monthly newsletter Nutritious hot lunch Mon Fri reservation and donation requested 203 891 4765 ORANGE ORANGE FAMILY COUNSELING Licensed clinicians from Bridges organization provide services 24 7 on site in Orange or at Bridges central location in Milford for adults children families with emotional developmental psychiatric concerns 605A Orange Center Rd Orange CT 06477 203 878 6365 Bridges 549 Bridgeport Ave Milford CT 06460 203 878 6365 HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIVISION Department organized into two basic service areas Environmental Health Division and Medical Division Orange Visiting Nurses Association carries out functions of Medical Division TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Town provides specially equipped vans to transport seniors and disabled to and from Senior Center and medical appointments 48 hrs notice required Donation requested 203 891 4788 TAX RELIEF Assessor s Office in Town Hall administers various state and local tax exemption programs for blind disabled elderly veterans 203 891 4723 Assessor Mark Branchesi CCMA II SPA 203 891 4724 PROBATE COURT 70 W River St Milford CT 06460 203 783 3205 Judge Hon Beverly Streit Kefalas 605A Orange Center Rd Orange CT 06477 203 891 4752 Fax 203 891 2169 Functions of Medical Division make information and speakers on health available perform blood pressure screenings call for details offer flu vaccinations in fall and pneumonia vaccinations year round for homebound residents provide skilled nursing care physical occupational speech therapy medical social services home health aides SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Municipal Agent Outreach Worker Denise Stein at the Community Services Department call 203 8914787 can assist with the Food Bank and Fuel Assistance Programs of that Department The Health Department Medical Division 203 891 4752 and Orange Family Counseling 203 878 6365 can provide information on other supportive services to families and caregivers For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 43

44 Wallingford SENIOR CENTER Center s mission is to provide services and programs for older adults of the Wallingford Community that promote their well being support their independence and encourage their involvement in community life Center administered by nonprofit Wallingford Committee on Aging Inc under contract to Town Member Advisory Council informs and advises Executive Director regarding operations and programs of Center 238 Washington St Wallingford CT 06492 203 265 7753 Fax 203 294 2117 E mail office wlfdseniorctr com www wlfdseniorctr com Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 4 p m Thurs 9 a m 8 30 p m Executive Director William Viola Jr Social Worker Eileen Flynn MSW Senior Community Caf Manager Tanya Spruill 203 265 3508 Activities musical programs speakers series cabarets parties billiards quilting support groups legal clinic safe driving courses discussion groups lunch bunch bingo bocce card games art classes art appreciation programs dancing mah jongg ping pong Scrabble Wii bowling men s group senior fairs movies yoga t ai chi fitness and exercise programs strength and balance training off site walking golf tennis outdoor adventure groups Veterans Coffee House Club 60 Plus has treadmills elliptical trainers Nu Steps recumbent and upper body cycles and strength equipment Membership required Senior Community Caf nutritious hot lunch served Mon Fri at 11 40 a m call 203 265 3508 between 9 a m 11 a m up to day in advance for reservation Donation requested Lake View Caf alternate meal program serving breakfast lunch snacks beverages 9 a m 1 p m supper served in cabaret setting Thurs AprilOctober 5 00 p m 6 00 p m supper reservations are required Meals on Wheels for homebound and isolated 203 401 0055 Trips to near and far call Center for details Prime Times 12 page full color professional quality monthly newsletter Lounge Library for reading and relaxation Senior Center staff and trained volunteers provide full range of Social Services coordinated by Social Worker including information assistance referral short term counseling and follow up health insurance counseling benefits counseling outreach visits to homebound intergenerational programs legislative updates on state and federal programs seminars and workshops on variety of topics geriatric assessments Senior transportation destinations within Wallingford in order of priority medical appointments Center and Memory Lane Program grocery shopping banking and bill paying other appointments e g lawyer hairdresser visiting Information on other transportation options for seniors such as Regional Rides Program of Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride may be obtained from Transportation Coordinator Regional Rides Program Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 Fax 203 891 6057 To cancel change confirm or reserve ride 203 288 6643 Registered nurse is in Senior Center Tues Thurs Fri mornings to provide or coordinate variety of Health Wellness Fitness Programs including health screenings vaccine clinics wellness days featuring concentrated series of topics guest speakers for lectures discussions workshops encouragement and evaluation of involvement in fitness exercise sports programs of Center Nurse available for consultations first come first served Tues Thurs Fri SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Memory Lane is a social model adult day program designed to promote and maintain independence for older adults with mild cognitive and or physical impairments For info contact Debbie Markiewicz Memory Lane Program Coordinator PROBATE COURT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Transportation Coordinator Sandy Verrier Senior Center organizes curb to curb transportation system for Wallingford residents age 60 and over who do not drive their own vehicles or who cannot access a public transportation system to reach their desired destination and for vehicle owners on temporary basis under certain conditions Reservations required by noon of preceding workday by contacting Center at 203 2657753 For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com Social Worker at Senior Center has information on such services both local and long distance Nurse and Memory Lane Coordinator also can advise 203 265 7753 TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Call 203 265 7753 or Town Tax Office at 203 294 2135 45 S Main St Rm 114 Wallingford CT 06492 203 294 2100 Fax 203 2109 Judge Hon Philip A Wright Jr

WEST HAVEN West Haven TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES Department provides a comprehensive community focal point on aging to meet the needs of the older citizens of the City 201 Noble St Upper Level West Haven CT 06516 203 937 3507 Fax 203 937 3774 Director Sharon Mancini WEST HAVEN SENIOR CENTER 201 Noble St West Haven CT 06516 203 937 3506 At the West Haven Senior Center the Department of Elderly Services provides a variety of services and activities to help residents 55 or older enhance their dignity support their independence and encourage their involvement with the community The Center offers Information assistance referral for applying for entitlement programs filling out income tax forms meeting housing needs obtaining home care services Nutritious hot lunch served daily In addition to the Center Elderly Nutrition sites include Surfside Senior Housing 200 Oak St West Haven CT 06516 203 934 1504 West Haven Senior Center has Medical Equipment Loan Closet Program Equipment such as wheelchairs walkers canes commodes provided free to any resident in need Small store operated to defray some of program s cost Donations of equipment always welcome Greater New Haven Transit District My Ride GNTD 840 Sherman Ave Hamden CT 06514 203 288 6282 Fax 203 891 6057 To cancel change confirm or reserve ride 203 288 6643 The City of West Haven subcontracts its transportation service with Greater New Haven Transit District GNTD Transportation services are available for medical appointments and or rides to the Senior Center To schedule rides for medical appointments in New Haven West Haven and the Orange Medical Clinic you must call 203 2812520 between 9 00 a m and 3 00 p m at least three days in advance Appointments must be scheduled between 9 00 a m and 2 00 p m The cost is 2 00 round trip Transportation to the Senior Center is free Anyone needing this service should contact the Senior Center at 203 937 3507 to set up the initial schedule Mary Wade Home offers persons 60 in New Haven area medical transportation and transportation on weekends to locations of their choice Donations from riders welcome 118 Clinton Ave New Haven CT 06513 203 672 7837 Fax 203 562 1639 E mail info marywade org www marywade org WEST HAVEN REGIONAL ADULT DAY CENTER Center is a medical and health care agency dealing with physical emotional and social problems experienced by older adults from the Greater New Haven area 201 Noble St 1st Fl West Haven CT 06516 203 937 3658 Fax 203 479 8783 Director Ethel L Anderson 203 937 3658 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Contact Director of Elderly Services Sharon Mancini at 203 937 3507 TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Staff at Senior Center can advise on these programs 203 937 3506 PROBATE COURT 355 Main St 2nd Fl West Haven CT 06516 203 937 3552 Fax 203 937 3556 Judge Hon Mark DeGennaro West Haven Senior Shuttle offers free transportation to West Haven shopping areas and other points of interest Schedules available at Senior Center Mon Tues Thurs Fri No weekend or holiday service Shuttle service is owned and paid for by the City of West Haven Complementary Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act Regional Rides Program Dial A Ride For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com 45

46 Woodbridge DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Department offers an array of services to residents of Woodbridge including Fuel Assistance Emergency Food Assistance Adult Health Clinic Flu shot Clinic Volunteer Support Programs Medical Equipment Closet and services by Municipal Agent for the Elderly The department provides information referral and outreach concerning health and social programs available to residents and is available for assistance to older residents in applying for various programs Trained CHOICES Health Insurance Counselors are available to provide counseling and information to seniors 4 Meetinghouse Lane Woodbridge CT 06525 203 389 3429 Director and Municipal Agent for the Elderly Mary Ellen LaRocca 203 389 3429 E mail mlarocca woodbridgect org Senior Services Social Worker Judi Young MSW 203 389 3429 E mail srsocialworker woodbridgect org Human Services sponsors Friendly Visitor Telephone Reassurance Program in which volunteers make visits and or phone calls to those homebound or isolated THE WOODBRIDGE CENTER Five days a week the Center operated by Woodbridge Human Services offers to residents who are 60 and older and disabled residents exercise and community building programs highlighting health wellness the arts education recreation and entertainment 4 Meetinghouse Lane Woodbridge CT 06525 203 389 3430 Hours 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Director Jeanette Glicksman E mail jglicksman woodbridgect org Center offers fairs exercise and fitness programs forums speakers parties musical programs notary public services stamps for sale art classes VNA consultations card games Picklebell Mahjong safe driving classes trips movies computer classes more Meetinghouse Cafe open to the general public of all ages Mon Fri from 8 a m to 2 p m Serving bakery items and coffee in the mornings and salads soups sandwiches beverages the rest of the day All at reasonable prices Elderly Luncheon Program provides nutritious hot meals Tues Fri 12 15 p m Reservations required at least day in advance Medical Loan Closet provides portable medical equipment walkers wheelchairs commodes etc to Woodbridge residents on an on loan basis Used Cell Phones program encourages residents to drop off cell phones batteries chargers in good condition at Town Hall or Center for distribution to those over 60 or disabled TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Woodbridge seniors and disabled can obtain transportation through Senior Center Elderly Transportation Program and Greater New Haven Transit District Elderly Transportation Program for the Senior Center provides limited transportation on first come firstserved basis to Senior Center to Amity Stop Shop Wed only and to medical appointments as scheduling permits Reservations required 203389 3430 Greater New Haven Transit District with office in Hamden has three programs relevant to Woodbridge seniors Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act Regional Rides Program Dial A Ride Contact District office for details of requirements times locations 203288 6282 Fax 203 891 6059 Municipal Agent for Elderly also can advise on transportation 203 389 3429 For expanded information on City Town services go to our website Seniorgotoguide com TAX RELIEF AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS Contact Town Assessor Betsy Quist at 203 389 3416 PROBATE COURT 253 Main St Ansonia CT 06401 203 734 1277 Fax 203 736 1434 Judge Hon Clifford Hoyle AGENCY ON AGING OF SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT Not a Town of Woodbridge agency but one of five area agencies in Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging a not for profit corporation One Long Wharf Dr New Haven CT 06511 203 786 8533 Fax 203 785 8873 www agencyonaging scc org

47 Connecticut Health and Service Organizations AARP Connecticut Suite104 Capitol Place 21 Oak St Hartford CT 06106 Tel 866 295 7279 Fax 860 249 7707 http states aarp org category connecticut www facebook com AARPCT twitter com AARPCT Alzheimer s Association Connecticut Chapter Main Office Suite 4b 200 Executive Blvd Southington CT 06489 Tel 860 828 2828 http www alz org ct in_my_community_contact asp Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc P O Box 350 Willimantic CT 06226 Tel 860 456 7790 Fax 860 456 2614 www medicareadvocacy org http www medicareadvocacy org Connecticut Commission on Aging State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave Hartford CT 06106 Tel 860 240 5200 coa cga ct gov www cga ct gov coa Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders Administered by Connecticut Department of Social Services Alternate Care Unit 25 Sigourney St Hartford CT 06106 Tel 800 445 5394 www ct gov dss cwp view asp a 2353 q 305170 Elderly Nutrition Program South Central and Southwestern Connecticut Bridgeport area congregate meals CW Resources Inc 215 Warren St Bridgeport CT 06604 Tel 203 332 3264 Bridgeport area home delivered meals FSW Inc CT 475 Clinton Ave Bridgeport CT 06605 Tel 203 368 4291 Fax 203 332 7631 Derby area TEAM Project Manna 30 Elizabeth St Derby CT 06418 Tel 203 736 5420 Fax 203 736 5425 New Haven area LifeBridge Community Services Tel 203 752 9919 Fax 203 752 9691 Stamford area Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Suite 10 30 Myano Lane Stamford CT 06902 Tel 203 324 6175 Fax 203 323 1108 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program South Central Connecticut RSVP sponsored by Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut One Long Wharf Dr New Haven CT 06511 Tel 203 752 3059 Southwestern Connecticut RSVP sponsored by Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now N E O N 95 South Main St Norwalk CT 06854 Tel 203 663 7332 For additional information www ct gov agingservices cwp view asp a 2513 q 313072 Senior Community Service Employment Program Greater Bridgeport Area Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging 1000 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport CT 06604 Tel 800 994 9422 Greater New Haven Area Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut One Long Wharf Dr New Haven CT 06511 Tel 203 785 8533 Greater Stamford Area Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St 6th Floor Stamford CT 06901 Tel 203 921 4161 For other locations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties Associates for Training and Development Tel 800 439 3307 For additional information www ct gov agingservices cwp view asp a 2513 q 313068 National Health and Service Organizations Alliance for Aging Research 1700 K St NW Suite 740 Washington DC 20006 Phone 202 293 2856 www agingresearch org Alzheimer s Association 225 North Michigan Avenue Floor 17 Chicago IL 60601 Phone 1 800 335 8700 toll free E mail info alz org www alz org American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 9400 West Higging Rd Rosemont IL 60018 Phone 847 823 7186 www aaos org American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 6728 Old McLean Village Drive McLean VA 22101 703 556 9222 www aagponline org American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 330 N Wabash Ave Suite 2000 Chicago IL 60611 Phone 312 321 5146 E mail aacvpr tmahq com www aacvpr org American Cancer Society 250 Williams St NE Atlanta GA 30303 Phone 1 800 ACS 2345 227 2345 toll free www cancer org American College of Surgeons 633 North St Clair St Chicago IL 60611 3211 Phone 1 800 621 4111 toll free E mail postmaster facs org www facs org American Council of the Blind 1703 N Beauregard St Suite 420 Alexandria VA 2220 Phone 800 424 8666 www acb org American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard St Arlington VA 22301 Phone 1 800 DIABETES 342 2383 toll free www diabetes org American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75231 Phone 1 800 AHA USA1 242 8721 toll free 1 888 4 STROKE 478 7653 toll free www heart org American Lung Association 55 W Wacker Drive Suite 1150 Chicago IL 60601 Phone 1 800 LUNG USA 586 4872 toll free E mail info lung org www lung org American Parkinson Disease Association 135 Parkinson Ave Staten Island NY 10305 Phone 1 800 223 2732 toll free E mail apda apdaparkinson org American Physical Therapy Association 1111 North Fairfax St Alexandria VA 22314 Phone 1 800 999 2782 ext 3395 toll free www apta org American Podiatric Medical Association 9312 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814 Phone 1 800 FOOT CARE 366 8227 toll free E mail askapma apma org www apma org American Society on Aging 575 Market Street Suite 2100 San Francisco CA 94105 Phone 1 800 537 9728 toll free E mail info asaging org www asaging org

48 HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Stroke Association c o American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas TX 75231 Phone 1 888 4STROKE 478 7653 toll free E mail strokeassociation heart org www strokeassociation org Arthritis Foundation National Office 1335 West Peachtree Street Atlanta GA 30309 U S Mail P O Box 7669 Atlanta GA 30357 Phone 404 872 7100 E mail help arthritis org www arthritis org Bright Focus Foundation 22512 Gateway Center Dr Clarksburg MD 20871 Phone 1 800 437 2423 437 2423 toll free www brightfocus org Captioned Media Program National Association of the Deaf 1447 East Main Street Spartanburg SC 29307 Phone 1 800 237 6213 toll free E mail info cfv org www cfv org Caregiver Action Network 1130 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 500 Washington DC 20036 Phone 202 454 3970 Email info caregiveraction org www carwegiveraction org Community Transportation Association of America 1341 G Street NW 10th Floor Washington DC 20005 Phone 1 800 891 0590 Fax 202 737 9197 www ctaa org Hearing Loss Association of America 7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 1200 Bethesda MD 20814 Phone 301 657 2248 E mail info hearingloss org www hearingloss org Lighthouse Guild 15 West 65th St New York NY 10023 Phone 1 800 829 0500 toll free E mail info lighthouse org www lighthouseguild org Medicare Rights Center 266 W 37th St Third Fl New York NY 10018 Phone 1 800 333 4114 www medicarerights org National Cancer Institute 9609 Medical Center Drive Bethesda MD 20892 9760 Phone 1 800 4 CANCER www cancer gov National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda Maryland 20892 Phone 1 888 644 6226 www nccih nih gov National Center on Elder Abuse c o University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine and Geriatrics 1000 South Fremont Avenue Unit 22 Bld A 6 Alhambra CA 91803 Phone 1 855 500 3537 www ncea aoa gov index aspx National Council on Aging 251 18th Street South Suite 500 Arlington VA 22202 Phone 571 527 3900 www ncoa org National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Information Center PO Box 30105 Bethesda MD 20824 0105 Phone 301 5928573 E mail nhlbiinfo nhlbi nih gov www nhlbi nih gov National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization 1731 King St Alexandria VA 22314 Phone 703 837 1500 E mail nhpco_info nhpco org www nhpco org National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20892 Phone 301 496 3583 www niddk nih gov National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke P O Box 5801 Bethesda MD 20824 Phone 1 800 352 9424 toll free www ninds nih org National Institute on Aging Building 31 Room 5C27 31 Center Drive MSC 2292 Bethesda MD 20892 2292 Phone 1 800 222 2225 toll free E mail niainfo mail nih gov www nih gov nia National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street New York NY 10016 Phone 1 800 622 9010 toll free www kidney org National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress 1291 Taylor Street NW Washington DC 20542 Phone 1 800 424 8567 toll free E mail nls loc gov www lcweb loc gov nls National Osteoporosis Foundation 1251 18th St Arlington VA 22202 Phone 1 800 223 2226 toll free www nof org National Stroke Association 9707 East Easter Lane Englewood CO 80112 3747 Phone 1 800 STROKES 787 6537 toll free www stroke org Parkinson s Disease Foundation 1395 Broadway Suite 1509 New York NY 10018 Phone 1 800 457 6676 toll free E mail info pdf org Pension Rights Center 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 206 Washington DC 20036 Phone 202 296 3776 E mail pnsnrights aol com Skin Cancer Foundation 149 Madison Avenue Suite 901 New York NY 10016 Phone 1 800 SKIN 490 754 6490 toll free www skincancer org United Seniors Health Council www unitedseniorshealth org Vision Council 225 Reinekers Ln Suite 700 Alexandria VA 22314 1 866 826 0290 toll free http www thevisioncouncil org Well Spouse Association 63 West Main Street Suite 14 Freehold NJ 07728 Phone 1 800 838 0879 toll free E mail info wellspouse org www wellspouse org Find additional and expanded information at www seniorgotoguide com U S Social Security Administration National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5601 Fishers Lane Bethesda MD 20892 6612 Phone 866 284 4107 toll free E mail niaidoc nih gov www niaid nih gov The Social Security Administration is a federal government agency and has offices around the country Information from the SSA can be obtained by calling 1 800 772 1213 or by contacting one of the Connecticut offices which include National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20892 2290 Phone 301 402 4261 E mail nidcrinfo mail nih gov www nidcr nih gov Bridgeport 3885 Main St 866 331 6399 Meriden 1 West Main St 877 409 8429 New Haven 150 Court St 866 331 5281 Stamford 2 Landmark Sq 866 770 1881

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