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Table of Contents LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES Senior Community Safety Award Presented by People s United Bank Find the products and services that you need 5 Professionals Businesses and Services 2 The upside of getting older Although we may not like getting older it s nice to know that for many people their senior years are their happiest and most satisfying according to a new poll by Gallup Healthways 6 Caregivers and Residential Facilities 2 9 Legal Insurance Real Estate Mortgages Reverse Mortgages 3 and Financial Professionals 1 Cemeteries and Funeral Homes 4 ARTICLES 6 COVER STORY Libraries Anchors Centers Cherished Spaces 0 Compass Care A Sensible Path Forward for Older Adults and 1 The mission of the Senior GO TO Guide is to provide you with information on activities services and events that will help make your golden years healthy safe and enjoyable Their Families We are blessed with having many of the top companies service providers and professionals in the area as sponsors of the Guide They are ready to help you with any needs that you have so please call on them whenever they can be of assistance 0 Advantages of Working With a Professional Home Care Agency 2 2 Values based Estate Planning 1 6 We All Age Differently 1 8 Social Security Benefit Reform 1 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND RESOURCES Your community offers a wide range of services especially for seniors To make changes to your free subscription please e mail us at circulation seniorgotoguide com 61 Wilton 53 Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging 51 Norwalk tgerrity seniorgotoguide com 59 Westport 49 New Canaan Thomas Gerrity Publisher 44 Darien 46 Greenwich Cheers 63 Connecticut Health and Service Organizations 54 Stamford 63 National Health and Service Organizations 57 Weston 65 Index 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 2016 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 or call us at 1 888 818 1232 For advertising info Contact Gail Darrow toll free at 1 888 818 1232 or gdarrow seniorgotoguide com

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5 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus on Park Avenue OPENI NG JUNE 2016 SKILLED NURSING WA IT LI S T FO R M I N G The Jewish Home will be the first Household Model of care in the state Each residential and homelike household will include 14 private bedrooms and bathrooms and a shared kitchen dining room living room den and balcony designed to be Resident Centered and improve quality of life ASSISTED LIVING WA IT LI S T FO R M I N G Goldstein Assisted Living Residences to include the Kuriansky Family Residence 1 bedroom apartments for individuals and couples and memory care studios for those with Alzheimer s and related dementias All meals membership in the fitness center and access to campus activities are included R E H A B I L I TAT I O N Award winning short term Goldstein Rehabilitation Center for post hospital recovery outpatient therapy physical occupational and speech in home therapy and aqua therapy in the indoor pool R O S N I C K F I T N E S S C E N T E R T H E J PRIORITY PRICING NOW Includes a 25 yard 4 lane swimming pool with aqua therapy area and ramp access for toddlers and seniors a 5 000 sq ft exercise room spinning room sauna massage and fitness classes Men women and family locker rooms with upscale amenities Membership on a monthly basis COMMUNITY CARE Friedman Home Care Chaifetz Family Hospice Pressman Child Development Center for infants through preschoolers an adult day program outpatient rehabilitation services and offices for Institute on Aging Center for Elder Abuse Prevention and Senior Choice at Home programs to provide assistance to seniors and their families throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties MIND SPIRIT The Berkowitz Courtyard Caf and large multi purpose room auditorium Bennett Hall for intergenerational programs lectures meetings clubs events and celebrations Expanded community education and social activities Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County headquarters and activities Merritt Pkwy Exit 47 Jefferson St Sacred Heart Univ FAIRFIELD CT Golf Course Old Town Rd Park Ave Existing Location NEW LOCATION WA IT LI S T S FO R M I N G N OW For questions and information on current or future services www jseniors org 203 365 6400 info jseniors org

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6 Libraries Anchors Centers Cherished Spaces No longer just places for books libraries of all types are viewed as anchors centers for academic life and research and cherished spaces American Library Association State of America s Libraries Report 2015 by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Research Associate T he above statement is as true for senior citizens as it is for other segments of the population In fact it may be more true for seniors According to the Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS in a 2012 report close to two thirds of seniors surveyed stated that they had used libraries in the previous 12 months Half of those seniors stated that they visited libraries at least once a week What do seniors find that draws them to today s libraries Many things but let s take up the most obvious first They find reading material lots and lots of it Consider just a few examples In 2014 the Westport Library reported that it had available 89 426 adult books 52 321 children s books 4 135 audio books and 35 newspapers Recent information on the Stratford Library indicates that it has a collection of 152 165 volumes Even Monroe with less than 20 000 population has 69 697 volumes in its library Regular library collections include all kinds of books and many libraries have additional special collections Pequot Library in the Southport section of Fairfield for example has a number of such collections including one with an 1859 edition of Audubon s Birds of America The Pequot s Genealogical and Local History Collection is popular with seniors and genealogists are available on a number of days throughout the year to answer questions Bridgeport Library s genealogy collection is also particularly notable Beyond library walls The availability of books can extend beyond the walls of any one library through the Interlibrary Loan System Under the System a patron of one library can receive books from many other libraries That makes literally millions of volumes available to the holder of just a single library card When you consider too the e books databases and other material that libraries make available to the public going through the doors of a library is like entering into a world in fact a universe of information and entertainment And people like to visit this world Libraries have reference librarians who stand ready to help patrons obtain desired volumes or information either in the stacks reference areas or online In Fiscal Year 2014 2015 for example librarians in Norwalk answered 40 111 reference questions Note too that if you cannot get to a library the library may come to you Most Connecticut libraries have a system for mailing or having a volunteer deliver books both print and audio and periodicals to those who are homebound Some libraries such as Stamford s Ferguson Library also reach out to the community by bookmobiles that include senior centers assisted living facilities and nursing homes among their stops Community centers For those who can get to the library but may have some difficulties in using materials or getting around once there libraries usually can make available large print collections magnifying glasses pencil grippers assistive hearing devices and other aids They may also as Wilton Library does have handicapped access entry doors a wheelchair a motorized scooter and special computers and devices such as an Optelec Reader to help Book clubs and reading programs bring people together and are one way that libraries transition from being places with lots of books to also being community centers Westport Library served 47 such clubs in fiscal year 2013 2014 Library sponsored presentations and workshops expand outward from the world of books to cover such Continued on page 8

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topics as entrepreneurship finance science job seeking and much much more Often topics of special interest to seniors such as Social Security and Medicare rules and regulations are addressed Words that go from the page to performance are also featured in today s libraries not only through collections of movie and music DVDs and CDs for circulation but also in live productions in the libraries or on their grounds Cherished spaces Libraries invite members of their communities to make use of library spaces for public or private events that those folks might wish to organize themselves Such events might include weddings parties meetings workshops corporate functions dance classes receptions and many many more Pequot Library s Auditorium for example is a fine venue that seats 220 people and has near perfect acoustics Three historic Reading Rooms hold up to 50 people each Pequot s Great Lawn is a beautiful open space with wellmaintained plantings and is suitable for informal events such as an Easter Egg Roll All of these programs and services help make libraries the cherished spaces mentioned at the beginning of this article In a more general sense libraries as IMLS says provide a safe comfortable and inviting setting at which older members of the community are treated with respect And libraries recognize that many seniors want to share their experience and expertise and give back So they provide volunteering and mentoring opportunities to this end Such intergenerational programs help make a library what Bridgeport A D MI T ON E Libraries Continued PASS 8 MUSEUM PASSES In addition to inviting folks to use their spaces libraries also help make it easier to visit some of the great museums and cultural and historic sites in the area from New York City to Boston How is this done As Darien Library puts it As part of our continuous dedication to enriching the lives of our patrons we are pleased to provide a variety of museum passes that will engage excite and inform you in a cultural learning experience Fairfield Library offers 48 of these passes ranging from ones for the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield to ones for the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum in New York City to ones for the White Memorial Conservation Center and Nature Center in Litchfield Library calls A Gathering Place for the Entire Community Lifelong learning centers In a sense libraries have a dual role While they safeguard our cultural heritage they also are on the cutting edge of societal evolution in a number of ways Many of these ways positively impact senior citizens As Marybeth Zeman writes In some communities libraries are creating new relationships with older adults by re branding themselves as lifelong learning centers as well as establishing themselves as vibrant community centers where older adults can engage in and interact with each other One of the most important areas in which libraries are lifelong learning centers is through the public access that they provide to computers and the training that they offer in their use In 2010 IMLS reported that Internet access is now one of the most sought after public library services and it is used by nearly half of all visitors Some 30 of public library Internet users IMLS said are over the age of 54 and overall twothirds of people who used library computers receive help from library staff or volunteers on computer or wireless network issues IMLS summed up libraries role in the digital age in this way The widespread use of these services by people of varying age income and experience is an indication of the unique role that public libraries play in the evolving digital landscape Public libraries stand out as one of the few community institutions that can address the computing and information needs of all kinds of users from seniors who have never touched a keyboard to young entrepreneurs launching a new eBusiness strategy A patron of the Greenwich Library summed up the feelings of many seniors there and at other libraries by saying The tech courses you have been hosting are wonderful for their usefulness and clarity And another patron summed up the overall response of many seniors to libraries by saying Now that I am retired I find my favorite haunt is at the Library It is so friendly and has warmth N

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10 COMPASS CARE A Sensible Path Forward for Older Adults and Their Families by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Research Associate Several years back I was having lunch with my friend Jane who mentioned that she was concerned about her older parents who were living on their own They had been doing OK but Jane knew that at some point they would need assistance so she wanted to proactively put together a plan for their future rather than simply waiting for something to happen Jane s parents were always very active and had a variety of interests so one of her goals was to help them maintain the quality of life that they enjoy She also recognized that she needed help organizing her parents finances and putting in place the medical directives they each wanted She asked if I knew of one source that could help her with all of these things and also be able to provide qualified well trained caregivers for a time when her parents will need them I responded that I didn t and added that those would be tall orders to meet let alone from just one source If Jane asked me the same question today however I would suggest that she speak with the people at Compass Care based in Fairfield County Connecticut Cofounded by Mark Lachs M D Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Director of Geriatrics at New York Presbyterian Healthcare System Compass Care offers a unique forward looking approach to care management and private duty home care for seniors in Connecticut and New York Based on years of directly caring for seniors coupled with the latest research Dr Lachs and cofounder Karl Pillemer Ph D Professor of Gerontology at Cornell University s School of Human Ecology and Weill Cornell Medical College have developed proprietary techniques and processes that make it possible for seniors not only to maintain but also to enhance the quality of their lives The Compass Care approach begins by having seniors and their families think through and discuss the future that they envision and the steps they need to take to bring it about That facilitated discussion culminates in the development of what Compass Care calls its 360 Degree Assessment and Plan for Successful Aging requirement exceeds state standards In addition to Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification Compass Care s caregivers are trained regarding chronic diseases that many of its clients face including Alzheimer s dementia and in palliative end of life care Compass Care offers industryleading pay and benefits to attract the best among caregivers And of course all caregivers are bonded and insured In all of these measures Compass Care aims at ensuring that the quality of care it provides will truly be superior to that of other agencies All caregivers attend the Compass Care Home Care Institute led by Prof Pillemer The Institute provides The Assessment Plan is aimed at making folks proactive and empowered specialized hospitality training that emphasizes the full human in their efforts for successful healthy dimensions of the relationship aging and at helping ensure that between caregivers and those Compass Care can provide as the whom they serve through its practice s motto puts it Care when proprietary training program you need it Compass Care Works Compass Compass Care offers Concierge Care Care is the first agency practice Management and Private Duty Home to provide this vital additional Care After the Assessment Plan has training been presented if Home Care is Once in the client s desired Compass Care moves to find home the the right caregiver for the specific caregivers from client The practice understands that Compass Care finding that right caregiver is an offer assistance art as well as a science Through an with all innovative client matching process activities of daily developed under the guidance of Dr living Drivers can Lachs Compass Care connects client be made available and caregiver based on an evaluation if necessary for of individual needs personality and transportation interests This matching process has Compass Care s been preceded by a rigorous selection pricing structure and vetting process for caregivers is as innovative that involves background checks and and client oriented extensive interviewing And clients as the rest of its are provided with the opportunity to approach to the interview potential caregivers before needs of the elderly they are placed and their families All of the agency s caregivers are The agency doesn t Certified Nursing Assistants this

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WISE WORDS About Aging charge for care management by the hour Instead its pricing structure enables clients to make choices up front by anticipating expenses Compass Care never bills for services other than the ones that the client has signed up for The cofounders of Compass Care Mark Lachs M D and Karl Pillemer Ph D have both had long and distinguished careers dealing with older adults their families and their caregivers Here are some stimulating thoughts from Dr Lachs bestselling critically acclaimed book What Your Doctor Won t Tell You About Getting Older An Insider s Survival Manual for Outsmarting the Health Care System New York Penguin Books 2011 Copyright Mark Lachs 2010 In all aspects of its functioning Compass Care embodies its motto Care when you need it N Contact Information www carewhenyouneedit com info compasscarellc com Ken Gills 855 535 2500 Even if you could identify the right things to do or not to do to your body there s unsettling news about the medical and social systems within which you make those decisions and try to implement them These systems which are meant to help you are in fact failing you It s clear from where I sit as a gerontologist that there s a new underclass in town If you are over fifty all you need to do is look in the mirror to find the newest object of American bigotry I believe that many of the qualities found in an enduring relationship with a grandparent for those of us lucky enough to experience it can be found in a great doctor patient relationship too I don t care if you re fifty or a hundred The time to think about where you ll be living for a thirty or forty year period after retirement and how you re going to pay for it is now Yes I said now It may seem like a long way off but trust me it sneaks up on you and a big boomer mistake is not thinking about this question soon enough It s a bit like the problem of saving for retirement except for this exercise you need to devote emotional and intellectual capital in addition to the green stuff I am not a Pollyanna I am an expert in aging and I am here to tell you that there are profound benefits to getting older that are substantial real and supported by a growing body of biological and social science You want to talk quality A mountain of studies clearly indicates that not only is life expectancy improving but so is disability free survival The percentage of people spending the last years of their lives in relative immobility is actually falling The bottom line is that we re going to live longer and I expect every one of these inspiring trends to continue over our lifetimes Don t get me wrong I am well aware of the challenges that an aging society can create But in this book I ve given you a bunch of tools to deal with many of them That should free you up to make getting older anything you like Who wouldn t look forward to that It s your ride use it however you like After all we re the generation of Americans that redefined youth It s time to redefine getting older My vote The only rule should be that there are no rules N

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12 Values based estate planning by James B Gust Senior Editor Merrill Anderson Company A s they have in so many other areas the babyboomers are bringing new ideas into estate planning Where once one s primary beneficiaries were likely to be a surviving spouse and minor children boomers are likely to have adult children grandchildren and even great grandchildren to consider in their wills death an approach referred to by some as an ethical will The letter might recount important life lessons and outline the sort of life that one expects and hopes for one s heirs Where once estate and inheritance taxes drove many planning decisions the significant increase in tax exemptions from federal estate taxes in recent years is giving more flexibility to estate planners Except in the state of Louisiana children in the U S do not have a right to an inheritance Because they can be disinherited conditions can be imposed on the inheritances that they do receive A trust can be used to formalize the conditions and provide the mechanism for fulfilling the legacy Distributions may be limited to trust income only for example until the beneficiary Many people would like to pass along their values to their heirs not just their money and property One way to fulfill this desire would be to draft a letter to be read after one s Braunstein Todisco P C Another approach might be to create an inheritance with strings attached Attached strings reaches a specified age Invasions of the trust may be permitted for specified purposes Occasionally a more shall we say colorful restriction might be imposed Reportedly Otto Flick inherited 40 of the Mercedes Benz fortune with the condition that he never be seen driving any car other than a Mercedes Limits on restrictions It s one thing to put restrictions on an inheritance and another to get a court to enforce the restrictions An area of potential controversy here concerns heirs keeping or marrying within a particular faith A recent Illinois case illustrates the dilemma Continued on page 14 Providing Professional Personal Service Committed To Protecting the Dignity Financial and Legal Rights of Seniors Eliovson Tenore Attorneys at Law because experience matters Amy E Todisco amy btlawfirm com One Eliot Place Fairfield CT 06824 5154 Phone 203 254 1118 Fax 203 254 2453 www btlawfirm com President Connecticut Chapter National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Inc 2009 2010 Connecticut Bar Association Elder Law Committee Executive Committee member

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14 Values based estate planning Continued Max Feinberg s will provided an interest in a trust for each of his grandchildren However any grandchild who married outside the Jewish faith would be considered to have died and the interest would be void unless the spouse converted to Judaism within a year of the marriage Such a provision can present many difficult questions For example who is Jewish What if there is a divorce and remarriage with the result that the satisfaction of the condition changes Courts are not comfortable with will or trust provisions that pose restraints on marriage but they have been enforced In the Feinberg case Max s wife exercised a power of appointment over the trust that he created Instead of an interest in a trust the grandchildren each would get an outright distribution at her death of 250 000 However she included a reference to Max s restriction so that only those grandchildren who had married Jews would qualify Only one of the five grandchildren met the condition The disappointed grandchildren sued for their inheritance After early victories in the lower courts they lost in the Illinois Supreme Court The Feinberg grandparents were within their rights to reward those grandchildren who most closely adhered to their values However one wonders whether the Feinbergs would have followed this course had they known how much family strife would be created and how much of their legacy would be eaten up by litigation expenses The table below provides more information about how trust based planning may be used in your will to tie together financial resources and family values N TRUSTS IN YOUR WILL A great variety of financial protection strategies may be implemented with careful trust planning Among the choices to evaluate Marital trusts Credit shelter trust Support trust Several options are available to provide lifetime asset management and financial protection for a surviving spouse A married couple may expand the benefits of federal estate tax exemptions with this trust For an adult child who needs a permanent source of financial support with the trust principal protected from the claims of creditors a support trust may provide a solution The beneficiary s interest is limited to so much of the income as is needed for his or her support education and maintenance Discretionary trust The trustee has sole discretion over what to do with the income and principal just as the grantor does before the trust is created The beneficiary has no interest in the trust that can be pledged or transferred When there are multiple beneficiaries the trustee may weigh the needs of each in deciding how much trust income to distribute or reinvest when to make principal distributions and who should receive them The trust document often will include guidelines on such matters Spendthrift trust The beneficiary is forbidden to transfer any financial interest that he or she has in the trust and may not compel distributions Gifts to minors trust For young children Contributions of up to 14 000 per year to this sort of trust will avoid gift taxes A married couple together may set aside 28 000 each year for each child or grandchild so in a few years a significant source of capital may be built up Assets may be used for any purpose including education funding and will be counted as the child s assets for financial aid purposes The assets of a gifts to minors trust must be made fully available to the child when he or she reaches age 21 However the child may be given the option of leaving the assets in further trust

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16 We all age differently by James B Gust Senior Editor Merrill Anderson Company A recent study by researchers in New Zealand attempted to quantify something that we all know intuitively People age at different rates They were able to explore data from a longitudinal study of 1 000 individuals in the South Island city of Dunedin who have been studied since their births in 1972 73 At age 26 eighteen different biomarkers were measured for these individuals including blood pressure white blood cell count blood vessel integrity cholesterol dental health kidney and liver functions and measurements of metabolism and immunity Next the individuals were tested on their balance strength and motor coordination tests that are usually reserved for older adults Finally researchers asked a group of college students to review photographs of the study participants and to guess their ages All three tests were consistent Among the findings Although most individuals were aging normally some were aging less than one year per calendar year and appeared to still be in their 20s had biological indicators consistent with being in their 60s Closer examination of the data revealed that indications of accelerated aging were evident as early as age 26 The goal of the research is to find ways to slow the aging process To some extent the pace of aging is genetic To the extent aging is influenced by environment such as living with high levels of stress a lifestyle change could be warranted For diseases that are age related earlier intervention may be appropriate for those who are aging rapidly N A few individuals were aging as much as three years per year and DOCTORS DIE DIFFERENTLY A recent item on CNN followed up on a 2011 essay by Dr Ken Murray How Doctors Die http www zocalopublicsquare org 2011 11 30 how doctors die ideas nexus Given their medical knowledge doctors have greater familiarity with the inevitability of death and the potential for futile care at the end of life They generally avoid for themselves treatments that they would recommend for their patients A 2013 survey at Stanford revealed that 88 3 of doctors said they would choose no code or do not resuscitate orders for themselves Dr Murray identified several forces that seem to conspire to maximize medical treatment at the end of life These include the failure of the patient to clearly communicate his or her wishes a reluctance of family members to let go the bias of physicians toward extending life whenever possible and the institutional and economic forces that reward medical services Given their unique position doctors can resist these forces should they choose to do so Dr Murray s essay caused a sensation in 2011 and CNN s revisiting of the topic of how doctors die differently may revive interest in the benefits of avoiding heroic measures at the end of life

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18 Social Security benefit reform by James B Gust Senior Editor Merrill Anderson Company T he Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act was signed by President Clinton in 2000 The most important change was the elimination of the earnings test for receiving Social Security benefits upon reaching full retirement age Retirees who reach age 66 this year may collect benefits in full no matter how high their income may be Of course with a higher income the amount of benefits subject to income tax goes up as well Another option created with that legislation was the opportunity to suspend benefits after they started in order to allow for earning delayed retirement credits However sharp eyed financial planners soon developed additional legal claiming strategies that may have gone beyond what Congress intended In November 2015 as part of the budget agreement Congress enacted significant reforms curtailing some of these strategies No hearings were held no legislation was proposed the changes simply showed up in the budget Anyone who already has implemented one of these strategies may continue it but the ability for everyone else to use them is being phased out File and suspend Married couples have been able to have their Social Security cake and eat it too in a sense For example Husband files for benefits at age 66 and wife immediately claims her 50 spousal benefit Husband then suspends his benefit waiting until age 70 to begin collecting By doing so his benefit will be boosted by 8 for each year of delay up to a maximum of 32 This approach maximizes Social Security income for the couple in their 70s and beyond File and suspend has not been eliminated but during the suspension period the spousal benefit will no longer be available nor will a child s benefit The new rule goes into effect May 1 2016 Only those who are age 66 or older before that date may file and suspend their benefits under the old rules until that date Spousal benefit only Couples with two incomes have paid Social Security taxes to earn two primary benefits and two spousal benefits A person may claim only one benefit at a time so something will be going to waste However the deferred retirement credit could be used to reduce the loss especially if the husband and wife are close in age When Wife claimed her benefit at age 66 Husband also age 66 claimed his 50 spousal benefit based upon her work record That allowed his own benefit to grow until he reached age 70 At that point he would claim a benefit based upon his own work record now increased by 32 This option now has been limited to those who reached age 62 by December 31 2015 In other words no one born in 1954 or later will have this choice This phase in lasts much longer as those born in 1953 will not turn 66 until 2019 No more lump sum refunds Let s say that Husband suspended his benefits at age 66 when he was entitled to 2 000 per month A year later his benefit had grown by 8 to 2 160 However when he went to start the benefits then Husband had the option of sticking with the 2 000 monthly benefit and taking a lump sum of 24 000 for the year of missed benefit payments This choice also has been eliminated after April 30 2016 Because these strategies were not widely understood by retirees they provided excellent talking points for financial planners The number of people using these strategies has not been quantified but likely was growing Elimination of these choices has been projected to reduce Social Security shortfalls by about 1 N

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20 PAYING FOR CARE If a doctor orders in home health care Medicare may cover part of the cost A long term care insurance policy can cover costs when Medicare runs out Note that Medicare will pay for only part time or intermittent care from a home health aide This may mean only three 90 minute visits a week during a period when the individual is receiving home physical therapy Visit the Medicare Web site for details Medicare will not cover homemaker services Nor will it cover personal care services such as bathing and dressing provided by a home health aide if that is the only care required Medicaid may pay for some of the services not covered by Medicare Visit the Medicaid Web site for more information Advantages of working with a Professional Home Care Agency by Thomas Gerrity Publisher Training and Supervision A Professional home care agencies have the experience knowledge training resources and licensure to ensure that their caregivers are thoroughly trained in all services performed including safe infection control falls prevention emergency preparation and personal care tasks fter deciding that home care is needed for yourself or your loved one you can weigh the options of hiring a professional home care agency or contracting directly with a home health aide There are many benefits of working with a professional home care agency in contrast with the risks of a direct hire Professional home care agencies have experienced staff with expertise in assessing needs and developing care plans The professional staff at a home care agency can help you navigate through the web of health care resources and effectively communicate Safety Professional home care agen cies are required to maintain various insurances to protect their clients and are required by law to investigate promptly all complaints of abuse or theft Backup If the caregiver from a professional home care agency gets sick or injured or changes jobs the agency is responsible for providing a needs and goals to the doctors who replacement without disruption care for you or your loved one Home care professionals also can assist clients of service and their families with any emotional Employer Obligations Using a probarriers and concerns about accepting fessional home care agency relieves home care services one of having to deal with payroll taxes worker s compensation unemployment insurance and liability insurance Peace of Mind Prior to any care giver being hired professional home care agencies are required to conduct thorough criminal background checks that provide more comprehensive information than is available to the public Using a professional home care agency provides the confidence that you or your loved one will be receiving the best of care and allows one to spend quality time with loved ones and family You can find a comprehensive listing of the top local professional home care agencies in this edition of the Senior GO TO Guide N

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management teams provide continuous support to both residents and their families to ensure a safe and appropriate return to the community For More Information on Senior Services and Events Visit www seniorgotoguide com Calendar of community events Links to advertisers Web sites Expanded listings ofTHE VILLA ATservices Information on local state and national services for seniors city town STAMFORD for Premier Rehabilitation Healthcare 25

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26 ADULT DAY PROGRAMS Caregivers and Residential Facilities Adult Day Programs membership based program for healthy independent adults An alternative or supplement to long term care insurance it Adult Day Program at Waveny uniquely combines the most important features of long term 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 care management and services into one comprehensive plan www waveny org The Adult Day Program at Waveny is dedi See ad page 5 cated to improving the quality of life for older adults who are still living at home but who may require personal assistance more social interaction or medical monitoring throughout the day The program is available weekdays with flexible hours and transportation provided to and from Norwalk Stamford Wilton Darien and New Canaan Our Adult Day Program participants benefit from the immediate access they have to Waveny LifeCare Network s comprehensive network of professional experts and healthcare services While they are attending the program we can arrange for on site physical occupational and speech rehabilitative therapies short term respite stays at either The Village or Care Center geriatric evaluation nutritional counseling bathing Waveny LifeCare Network 3 Farm Road New Canaan 06840 203 594 5200 www waveny org Conveniently located in New Canaan Waveny LifeCare Network is a not for profit organization that provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas With two campuses in New Canaan Waveny offers a progression of programs services and living options for the senior community and their families It offers independent living at New Canaan Inn assisted living for people with Alzheimer s and memory loss at The Village and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center hairdressing and other services all under the same roof It also includes Waveny Home Healthcare in and out patient See ad pages 7 27 back cover Rehabilitation Services the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic a Jewish Senior Services Grasmere By The Sea Adult Day Program 1 Post Road Fairfield CT 06824 203 365 6470 www jseniors org email adultday jseniors org The Adult Day Program of Jewish Senior Services has over 30 years of experience as a key resource for seniors in the Fairfield County area The program serves individuals of all backgrounds who may be experiencing physical and or memory challenges professional Geriatric Care Management team an Adult Day Program available weekdays with flexible hours and transportation from New Canaan Stamford Norwalk Darien and Wilton and respite programs at both The Village and Care Center See ad pages 7 27 back cover Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities and are in need of opportunities for socialization and recreation Edgehill The program also provides caregivers with respite support so Setting the Benchmark in Healthy Living they can work or pursue their own interests or responsibilities 122 Palmers Hill Rd Stamford CT 06902 203 595 2403 The program is a certified medical model and offers nursing supervision personal care hot lunch beauty salon on site physical therapy and stimulating physical and mental activities in an energetic social environment Transportation available See ad page 5 www retireatedgehill com Our skilled nursing neighborhood set in our beautiful independent and assisted living community Introducing our New Harbor Program neighborhood providing exceptional memory care Call today to learn about our post hospital care Aging in Place Solutions and premier senior living See ad inside back cover Senior Choice at Home A Program of Jewish Senior Services Jewish Senior Services Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 364 6491 www seniorchoicehome org email seniorchoicehome jseniors org The newest concept in long term care planning Senior Choice at Home is designed to provide protection for individuals who wish to remain in their home ensure their care and protect their assets as their healthcare needs change It is a For questions and information on current or future services contact info jseniors org or call 203 365 6400 Jewish Senior Services is thrilled to announce Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living opening in June 2016 Assisted Living Residents will enjoy the same privacy as they did in their previous home with the security of knowing assistance is always available Programs will be offered to promote physical emotional social and spiritual well being of Residents with a

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28 ASSISTED LIVING INDEPENDENT LIVING focus on individuals maintaining independence and a carefree membership based program for healthy independent adults lifestyle Residences will include one bedroom apartments for An alternative or supplement to long term care insurance it individuals and couples and memory care studios for those uniquely combines the most important features of long term with Alzheimer s and related dementias Apartments are being care management and services into one comprehensive plan offered at competitive monthly rental rates with no entry fee See ad page 5 requirement Reservations are being accepted now See ad page 5 The Greens and The Residence at Cannondale 435 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 761 1191 Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence The Greens and The Residence at Cannondale are located in 88 Parsonage Road Greenwich CT 06830 203 869 6226 a beautiful country setting in Wilton CT Both The Greens and www parsonagecottage org The Residence at Cannondale provide assisted living services Living Life Your Way A state of the art senior residence located on parkland in beautiful Greenwich CT Just like home maybe even better Call today for a tour of our facility you will be impressed See ad page 9 staff available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide housekeeping meals and assistance with the activities of daily living Amenities include balconies garden access putting green full membership in the Wilton YMCA and Four Seasons Racquet Club Six sizes of apartments to choose from includ Senior Choice at Home A Program of Jewish Senior Services 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 364 6491 www seniorchoicehome org email seniorchoicehome jseniors org The newest concept in long term care planning Senior Choice at Home is designed to provide protection for individuals who wish to remain in their home ensure their care and protect their assets as their healthcare needs change It is a ing two bedroom two bath apartments The Residence is designed to accommodate both couples and individuals with a private bathroom for each bedroom See ad this page The Inn Part of Waveny LifeCare Network 73 Oenoke Ridge New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5450 www waveny org Nestled in a scenic neighborhood that is walking distance from New Canaan s lovely town center The Inn is a cozy not for profit rental community for independent This Is The Senior Lifestyle You Deserve It is time to treat yourself to gracious living with an abundance of amenities including daily housekeeping meals personal care transportation and the choice to be involved in many organized or personal activities With its stately New England architecture on nine acres of rolling meadows The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton CT is at the top of the list of the most preferred communities in Fairfield County Let us give you a personal tour The Greens at Cannondale 435 Danbury Road Wilton Connecticut 06897 Phone 203 761 1191 Fax 203 761 1193 Website www thegreensatcannondale com Live better Make The Greens at Cannondale your future

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ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION living that welcomes seniors from everywhere With three delicious meals served daily a caring and attentive professional staff and just 40 private apartments residents at The Inn enjoy the benefits of living in a thriving yet intimate retirement community Wonderful amenities are all included in a modest rental fee Inn residents also have priority access to Residents of The Village also benefit from priority access to Waveny LifeCare Network s comprehensive continuum of healthcare services programs and professional resources This includes on site physical occupational and speech rehabilitative therapies a geriatric evaluation clinic a team of professional care managers a wonderful skilled nursing facility and more Waveny LifeCare Network s continuum of healthcare services We welcome short term guests for respite stays as brief as four programs and facilities including Waveny Care Center and days or longer Like our residents respite guests enjoy all ame Waveny Home Healthcare See ad pages 7 27 back cover nities including a private apartment personal care delicious The Village at Waveny Assisted Living Dedicated to Caring for People with Memory Loss meals and therapeutic social recreational and spiritual activities See ad pages 7 27 back cover Elder Abuse Prevention 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 replica of a quaint New England town The Village at Waveny Jewish Senior Services wwCenter for Elder Abuse Prevention is uniquely designed to provide the most advanced therapeutic P O Box 9121 Bridgeport CT 06601 203 396 1097 benefits for people with memory loss Our innovative programs www jseniors org and quality of care serve as benchmarks of excellence through The Center provides a safe haven and supportive services for out the nation A licensed nurse and certified nursing assistants seniors 60 and older in a crisis because of elder mistreatment are always on site and are devoted to helping every resident The Center also offers FREE community education on Elder feel secure comfortable and happy so that each day is a Abuse and works in collaboration with CAPE Coalition for the fulfilling one Advocacy Prevention and Elimination of Abuse in later life to www waveny org Featuring our award winning Main Street increase awareness in the Greater Bridgeport community See ad page 5 Keeping the Heart at Home Since 1982 All caregivers must pass our rigorous caregiver screening Caregivers can be available in 48 hours or less Hourly overnight and live in care options available Call today 203 380 2700 Serving Clients in Fairfield County for Over 25 Years Offices in Stratford Danbury Bethel and Norwalk www GriswoldHomeCare com Personal Care Homemaking Companionship 2015 Griswold International LLC 29

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30 GERIATRIC ASSESSMENTS CARE MANAGEMENT Geriatric Assessments and Care Management The Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic Geriatric Care Management at Waveny 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5300 www waveny org Waveny LifeCare Network s professional Geriatric Care Management team helps family members and friends navigate the complex issues questions and difficult decisions involved in caring for an older adult Our cuttingedge team of professional certified care consultants offers a depth and breadth of experience provides 24 7 coverage and is touted for its continuity of care and quick response times in crisis situations Our care managers help caregivers access appropriate resources to maintain their loved one s maximum level of independent function They also develop and implement personalized care plans to help clients remain safely at home for as long as possible or live with dignity in a structured setting See ad pages 7 27 back cover 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 www waveny org Opened in 1998 the Drs Charlotte David Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic is a comprehensive evaluation and management program that provides specialized services to older adults their families and other professionals Our outpatient program addresses common but often complex medical issues in older adults especially memory loss Our expert team provides patients and families with individualized needs assessments baseline evaluations and ongoing management to help optimize their quality of life The purpose of a geriatric evaluation is to review an individual s cognitive psychological social medical functional and caregiver status Our assessments are conducted by a neuropsychologist board certified geriatrician or an advanced practice nurse Professional recommendations by our experts assist in maximizing the patient s safety functions of daily living and quality of life See ad pages 7 27 back cover Home Care Home Health Care Jewish Senior Services Institute on Aging 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 396 1240 www jseniors org email ioa jseniors org A consultative service for elders living in the community The Institute is dedicated to offering comprehensive geriatric assessment and referral social service coordination and Comfort Keepers Greenwich CT 203 629 5029 email CKofLFC comfortkeepers com Shelton CT 203 924 4949 caregiver support Our team of geriatric professionals works email shelton comfortkeepers com to enhance the quality of life for those living with memory dis Comfort Keepers enables both seniors and those suffering orders through coordinated medical psychological and social from non age related conditions with services needed to help interventions that lead to an all inclusive plan of care them remain safe and independent in the comfort of their Services include a comprehensive psycho social cognitive and medical evaluation and caregiver assessment Also care management services include referral assistance with long term planning ongoing care coordination assistance with completion of documents and supportive counseling to clients and family members See ad page 5 own homes We offer an extensive range of non medical care services tailored to the unique needs of each individual and includes companionship rehab recovery chronic care and end of life support Service is available hourly 24 7 and live in Comfort Keepers is part of a nationwide network of over 600 quality providers all dedicated to help people live happy independent and dignified lives See ad page 32 Quality In Home Care You Deserve Quality In Home Care You Deserve Let Our Family Help Your Family Family Owned Operated Immediate Help Available Hands on owner Renny Wieland will insure your loved one will get the best quality of care Nursing Personal Care Homemakers Companions Transportation Hourly or Shifts Live In Statewide Personal Hands on owner Renny Wieland will insure your loved one Care Homemakers Companions Transportation Hourly or Live In FREE In Home Consultation willR N Supervision get the best quality of care Norwalk CT 203 452 9629 Fully Insured Bonded www cthomecare com Personal the HomemakersTaxes Paid Toll free Transportation Family Owned Operated Companions 855 412 CARE 2273 Hourly or Live In Licensed byCareDepartment All of Consumer Protection All Taxes Paid NEW Cleaning www cthomecare com 203 452 9629 Service available Road Trumbull 925 White Plains Fully Insured Bonded Additional Auto Insurance Family Owned Operated

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HOME CARE HOME HEALTH CARE Compass Care Home Choice Senior Care Inc One Stamford Plaza 263 Tresser Blvd Westport CT 203 227 5040 9 Floor Stamford CT 06901 855 535 2500 Customized Homecare Services for people of all ages Live in www carewhenyouneedit com or daily services available Proudly serving Fairfield County with Let us help you take care of your loved ones Nurse s Aides Companions and Home Health Aides Compass Care is a concierge care management and private See ad page 33 duty homecare company Our goal is to help families main Hope Health Care LLC th tain a healthy balance in life while supporting seniors to age at home Ask us about our unique 360 Degree Assessment Plan for Aging See ad page 3 Phone 203 724 9571 Fax 203 724 9572 www myhopehealthcare com Connecticut In Home Assistance LLC Bringing Hope into your Home All your Health Care needs Norwalk CT Toll Free 855 412 CARE 2273 in the comfort of your home 24 hours Day 7 Days week www CTHomeCare com Affordable Rates hourly weekend overnight live in fully Personal Care Bathing Dressing Toileting Assistance with insured See ad page 32 Mobility Nursing Manage Medications Check for Dehydration Jewish Senior Services Friedman Home Care Agency Fluid Retention Homemaker Light Housekeeping Grocery Shopping Laundry Meal Prep Cleaning Service House Cleaning including Walls Ceilings Windows Companion Transportation Monitor Safety Socialization Hourly or Shifts Live In Statewide Immediate Help Available See ad page 21 30 Griswold Home Care Stratford 1122 Broadbridge Ave Stratford CT 06615 203 380 2700 Bethel Danbury 43 Grassy Plain St Bethel CT 06801 203 794 7422 Norwalk 193 East Ave Norwalk CT 06855 203 304 6031 www GriswoldHomeCare com Personal care homemaking and companionship in Fairfield County for 23 years All caregivers receive a rigorous interview and background check A free in home assessment is conducted on all cases Low cost high quality care ensured through quality audits Covered by worker s compensation general liability and bonding insurance Call for info on Parkinson and Alzheimer s respite grants Hourly and live in See ad page 29 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 396 1136 www jseniors org email homecare jseniors org Clients throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties can now receive all of their home care needs from one organization with a reputation for quality care Hourly and live in medical and nonmedical service options are available 24 hour on call support available for all home care Our professional caregivers are fully trained in providing excellent one on one care and are dedicated to fostering a positive environment for the promotion of independence and well being of each client The Friedman Home Care Agency helps individuals of all backgrounds achieve the highest quality of life attainable A care plan will be developed in coordination with your physician that promotes restoration of health and independence during an illness or following an injury or surgical procedure or for individuals who are facing challenges meeting the physical demands of daily living Friedman Home Care Agency also provides hourly or live in individualized home care including assistance with daily activities personal care light housekeeping laundry errands grocery shopping transportation to appointments companionship and pet care See ad page 5 Premier Care LLC Professional Home Care Services Premier Care LLC is a dedicated non medical home care service provider licensed in Connecticut and New York Our services are provided in homes assisted living and senior facilities Companionship Homemaker Services Personal Care Services Specialized Care Services Premier Care LLC www ctpremiercarellc com Call Us At 203 309 7489 to discuss your loved ones needs and schedule a FREE In Home Assessment 31

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32 HOME CARE HOME HEALTH CARE Osborn Home Care 101 Theall Rd Rye NY 1 800 922 4156 RVNA Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association OsbornHomeCare org 90 East Ridge Ridgefield CT 06877 203 438 5555 Care in the place you love most Home www ridgefieldvna org You can be confident you ll enjoy exceptional personalized Est 1914 RVNA is a Medicare certified home health agency care from a warm thoughtful companion in your home Call providing exceptional home and community health care today for a complimentary consultation in your Fairfield County services throughout Western Connecticut including Registered home See ad page 13 Nurse Case Management Specialty Nursing Primary Care Nursing Transitional Care from one setting to another Chronic Premier Care LLC 20 Linden Place Greenwich CT 203 309 7489 www ctpremiercarellc com Our mission is to offer our clients personalized non medical support services in their homes assisting the elderly disabled Disease Management Programs Physical Occupational Speech Therapy Medical Social Work Care management RVNA is your VNA ask for us by name See ad page 33 and others needing assistance to maintain quality of life Our Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County services support the individual s choices and preferences in P O Box 489 Wilton CT 06897 203 762 8958 order to maintain his or her dignity and independence We www visitingnurse net 1 800 898 HOME assist clients in a spirit of concern for their welfare gaining Serving the communities of Fairfield County for more than satisfaction and a sense or pride for the value that we add to 100 years Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County is a their lives See ad page 31 non profit home health and hospice care agency that touches the lives of those in need with skilled nursing home health aides homemakers companions live in help respite care I Want to Stay in My Own Home Bringing Hope into your Home We Help People Remain Safe Independent Affordable Non Medical In Home Care Companionship Meal Preparation Personal Care Incidental Transportation Grocery Shopping Errands Light Housekeeping Laundry Linen Washing Grooming Dressing Guidance Family Respite Care 24 Hour Live In Care Available Lower Fairfield County 203 629 5029 Upper Fairfield Lower N Haven Counties 203 924 4949 Our staff is caring and compassionate Carefully screened bonded and insured CT DCP Reg HCA 108 141 www comfortkeepers com Over 600 Independently Owned and Operated Offices Worldwide Affordable Rates Hourly Weekend Overnight Live in Fully Insured 203 724 9571 Fax 203 724 9572

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HOSPICES services private care assisted living at home geriatric care Social Workers who are dedicated to meeting the needs of our management rehabilitation therapy bereavement counseling clients Supportive services are provided by trained and certified and compassionate and palliative hospice care State licensed Home Health Aides under the supervision of our professional Medicare certified See ad page 15 staff Care is coordinated with the client s physician and is pro Waveny at Home screened Home Health professionals and paraprofessionals 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5249 www waveny org Waveny at Home offers professional non medical homemaker and companion services to help enable clients to remain safely in their own homes and the community Based on a plan developed for each client s distinct and individual needs Waveny at Home staff will assist with household tasks vided by our team of experienced fully insured and carefully We accept Medicare private pay and long term care insurance clients living in the greater Fairfield County area See ad pages 7 27 back cover Hospices including light housekeeping meal preparation and laundry as Greenwich Hospital Home Hospice Care well as help facilitate or provide transportation to and from per 500 West Putnam Suite 150 Greenwich CT 06830 203 863 3883 When cure is no longer the goal let Greenwich Hospital Home Hospice lend a helping hand This group of experienced professionals provides support to help families care for a loved one in the comfort of their own home Our expert Home Hospice team can improve quality of life for patient and family Comprehensive coordinated services include nursing care home health aides spiritual care and the assistance of a social worker www greenwichhospital org sonal appointments events shopping and errands See ad pages 7 27 back cover Waveny Home Healthcare 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5249 www waveny org Waveny Home Healthcare proudly offers a full spectrum of high quality licensed and certified professional inhome services Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of Registered Nurses Physical Occupational and Speech Therapists and Medical Home Choice Senior Care ESTABLISHED 1914 care you can count on Our nurses physical therapists and other clinicians are not only highly trained and able to work with the latest technologies but they are also caring and compassionate Customized Homecare Services For people of all ages Live In or Daily Services Available Proudly serving Fairfield County with Nurse s Aides Companions Home Health Aides The Right Choice Right at Home Home Choice Senior Care of Westport For Service or Referrals Call 203 227 5040 www homechoicect com One call to us will provide you with all the support you need Our exceptional care is available in 27 towns in Western Connecticut from Greenwich to Oxford to Washington RVNA is your VNA Ask for us by name 90 East Ridge Ridgefield Connecticut 203 438 5555 ridgefieldvna org Medicare Certified Home Health Care Agency 33

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34 HOSPITALS Jewish Senior Services Chaifetz Family Hospice offered for memory evaluations care giving consultations home 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 396 1136 safety assessments medication interactions and psychiatry The www jseniors org email hospice jseniors org Center works closely with the ACE Acute Care for the Elderly Focused on providing the highest quality of life and maximum Unit by providing specialized care to hospitalized older patients comfort by reducing pain and addressing physical social www greenwichhospital org psychological and spiritual needs See ad page 5 Norwalk Hospital Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County 34 Maple St Norwalk CT 06856 866 NHB WELL P O Box 489 Wilton CT 06897 203 762 8958 Norwalk Hospital is a nationally recognized full service acute www visitingnurse net 1 800 898 HOME care teaching hospital affiliated with Yale Medical School The Serving the communities of Fairfield County for more than Hospital s wide range of clinical programs are anchored by six 100 years Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County is a signature services cancer care cardiovascular services diges non profit home health and hospice care agency that offers comfort and compassionate end of life care to patients and their families State licensed Medicare certified See ad page 15 tive disease services emergency care orthopedics neurospine and women s and children s services The Hospital has more than 500 physicians on its active medical staff and is a national leader in health care quality and patient safety The Hospital optimizes patient outcomes with state of the art medical tech Hospitals nology and minimally invasive robotic surgery is offered in Greenwich Hospital of the Western Connecticut Health Network also comprising 5 Perryridge Rd Greenwich CT 06830 203 863 4373 Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital To find a doctor on Greenwich Hospital s Center for Healthy Aging provides a wide the Hospital s medical staff or to obtain health information call range of programs designed to enhance the quality of life for 866 NHB WELL or visit NorwalkHospital org several different areas of medicine Norwalk Hospital is part older adults and their families Professional clinical services are Introducing Our NEW Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation Program Directed by Neurologist Daryl Story MD and Physiatrist Claudio Petrillo MD A CARING Place Between Hospital Home Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova 76 West Rocks Rd Norwalk CT 203 847 5893 ndch sstv org Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc has been awarded 5 stars by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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NURSING HOMES Stamford Hospital Teresian Towers 30 Shelburne Rd Stamford CT 06904 203 276 1000 Stamford Hospital has provided compassionate clinically excellent care to the region for more than 100 years If you are looking for a physician please call our physician referral line toll free at 1 877 233 9355 or visit us online at www stamfordhospital org See ad this page 6454 Main Street Trumbull CT 06611 203 261 2229 Independent Living Carmel Ridge 6454 Main Street Trumbull CT 06611 203 261 2229 1 800 852 3866 Maintaining your independence and helping you enjoy your life is our main goal at Carmel Ridge and Teresian Towers Located on the grounds of St Joseph s Center our unique independent senior communities provide the supportive environment you may need to live life to its fullest Call today for more information See ad page 19 1 800 852 3866 Maintaining your independence and helping you enjoy your life is our main goal at Carmel Ridge and Teresian Towers Located on the grounds of St Joseph s Center our unique independent senior communities provide the supportive environment you may need to live life to its fullest Call today for more information See ad page 19 Nursing Homes Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 34 Midrocks Dr Norwalk CT 06851 203 842 5700 www AutumnLakeNorwalk com Call today to schedule a personal tour At Autumn Lake we focus on reducing our patients length of stay via individualized care plans minimizing hospital readmissions and assuring a quicker and safer return home See ad page 22 Jewish Senior Services The Jewish Home 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 365 6483 www jseniors org email admissions jseniors org The Jewish Home is one of the premier providers of senior health services in Connecticut The skilled nursing and short term rehabilitation facility has been serving the community for almost 40 years with an unparalleled level of quality and personalized care The dedicated team of caring professionals provides specialized Alzheimer s and dementia care The Jewish Home offers services and amenities to maximize the quality of life for Residents and their families Combining the latest geriatric advances with a practice principle emphasizing the uniqueness of each Resident Offering an extensive activity schedule including therapeutic recreation programs pet therapy and intergenerational programs a computer lab library beauty salon barbershop and work activity center and frequent trips to theaters museums gardens and beaches See ad page 5 AT WILTON MEADOWS Our team of physicians APRNs nurses rehabilitation therapists and social workers focus on each individual s unique needs Whether as a result of a trauma disease stroke surgery or chronic condition when mobility function or cognitive abilities are impaired Wilton Meadows team is here to care for you and navigate your safe return to home We provide Physical Therapy occupational therapy respiratory therapy IV therapies speech cognitive and swallowing therapies pre discharge home safety evaluations post discharge check ins by a Wilton Meadows registered nurse communication with your primary care physician Please contact us for further information or to schedule a tour 439 Danbury Road Route 7 Wilton CT 06897 203 834 0199 www wiltonmeadowshealthcare com 35

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36 NURSING HOMES Laurel Ridge Health Care Center Our goal is to optimize the quality of life We are a caring Ridgefield CT 203 438 8226 place between Hospital and Home with our New Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation Program Our welcoming and home like Maefair Health Care Center 60 bed residence including 6 private rooms is located on five Trumbull CT 203 459 5152 landscaped acres in Norwalk CT and is operated under the Northbridge Health Care Center Bridgeport CT 203 336 0232 Dedication Commitment and Caring Our skilled nursing centers offer short term rehab long term respite hospice and dementia care loving sponsorship of The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova See ad page 34 The Nathaniel Witherell 70 Parsonage Road Greenwich CT 06830 George Cossifos 203 618 4232 www nathanielwitherell org Nursing home residents at The Nathaniel Witherell receive For more information on our services or to schedule a tour the highest level of clinical care from a professional and please call our conveniently located centers or visit caring staff which has a turnover rate that is six times lower www athenahealthcare com See ad this page than the national nursing home average Witherell respects Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc 76 West Rocks Road Norwalk CT 06851 203 847 5893 www ndch sstv org residents wishes from menu choices and dining times to scheduling of daily services Family and pets are always welcome See ad page 17 Dedication Commitment and Caring hospice and dementia care We provide services that support every aspect of our residents needs while enhancing their quality of life Some of our services include 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care Medically Complex Care Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation Services Speech Language Pathology Post Surgical Care Pain and Wound Management 203 438 8226 203 459 5152 Trumbull CT Patient and Caregiver Educational Programs For more information on our services or to schedule a tour please call our conveniently located centers below or visit athenahealthcare com 203 336 0232 Bridgeport CT Managed by Athena Health Care Systems

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OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES The Villa at Stamford for Premier Rehabilitation Healthcare 88 Rock Rimmon Rd Stamford CT 06903 203 322 3428 www stamfordvilla org Exceptional Care Unexpected Luxury Passionate Service Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Jewish Senior Services Outpatient Rehabilitation Services One Post Road Fairfield CT 06824 203 365 8454 www jseniors org email outpatienttherapy jseniors org At Villa healthcare specialized care programs are developed in This state of the art facility is staffed with a team of clinical pro accordance with evidence based protocols led by board certi fessionals in physical and occupational therapy and speech lan fied physicians and staffed by highly trained medical personnel guage pathology The focus is on restoring mobility to improve Call today for a tour of our new facility See ad page 24 ambulation independence strength and balance for clients Waveny Care Center 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 www waveny org Waveny Care Center is a not for profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that offers short and longterm care and a special unit for individuals with advanced memory loss Our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services feature state of the art equipment expert therapists and a pleasant environment to help patients achieve their highest After an initial comprehensive assessment therapists design a customized program to enable clients to attain their personal goals These individualized programs are updated throughout the course of rehabilitation with the safest and most cuttingedge techniques The location also offers exercise classes a wellness center open to the public and so much more See ad page 5 Rehabilitation Facilities potential Since 1975 the Care Center has maintained its high standards of excellence in providing quality care to those we serve through our patient oriented philosophy and highly experienced compassionate staff We assist individuals in maintaining their dignity and encourage them to live as independently as circumstances permit Notably Waveny Care Center is the first and only Connecticut Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 34 Midrocks Dr Norwalk CT 06851 203 842 5700 www AutumnLakeNorwalk com Call today to schedule a personal tour At Autumn Lake we focus on reducing our patients length of stay via individualized care plans minimizing hospital readmissions and assuring a quicker and safer return home See ad page 22 tive Bioness technologies on both an inpatient and outpatient Jewish Senior Services Goldstein Rehabilitation Center basis to help accelerate rehabilitation intensify therapy and 175 Jefferson Street Fairfield CT 06825 203 365 6483 possibly facilitate the return of lost function to patients affected www jseniors org email rehab jseniors org by stroke spinal cord injury multiple sclerosis or The best in clinical care and personal attention A staff that cerebral palsy See ad page 7 27 back cover understands your needs and provides the medical interventions rehabilitation facility to offer advanced therapies using innova Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 439 Danbury Road Route 7 Wilton CT 06897 203 834 0199 We strive to set the industry standard by providing the highest quality of health care to our residents www wiltonmeadowshealthcare com See ad page 35 necessary to help recovery from injury or illness as quickly and safely as possible Physical Occupational and Speech therapists will work with you throughout your stay to ensure your steady progress and your return to optimal functioning Expertise includes cardiac orthopedic and respiratory rehabilitation In addition Intravenous IV Therapy Pain Management Wound Management Tracheostomy and Non ventilator Respiratory Care are provided During your stay Jewish Senior Services Please patronize our advertisers to thank them for making this directory possible full array of amenities will be available to you including Hair Salon Corner Caf Internet access recreational activities library gift shop and visiting areas on 15 scenic acres See ad page 5 37

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38 REHABILITATION FACILITIES Laurel Ridge Health Care Center Our highly experienced rehabilitation therapy staff will effec Ridgefield CT 203 438 8226 tively treat and support you in reaching your highest potential while strictly adhering to your doctor s orders Patients benefit Maefair Health Care Center immediately from our staff s enthusiasm and clinical expertise Trumbull CT 203 459 5152 as well as from the facility s state of the art equipment and Northbridge Health Care Center Bridgeport CT 203 336 0232 individualized care See ad pages 7 27 back cover The Nathaniel Witherell 70 Parsonage Road Greenwich CT 06830 Dedication Commitment and Caring Our skilled nursing centers offer short term rehab long term respite hospice and dementia care George Cossifos 203 618 4232 www nathanielwitherell org Short term rehab at The Nathaniel Witherell is designed to fit your life and style There are 42 private rooms with WiFi access For more information on our services or to schedule a tour and live work space State of the art therapy is available seven please call our conveniently located centers or visit days a week and you ll enjoy excellent patient centered care www athenahealthcare com See ad page 36 The Witherell offers the following comprehensive short term Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc 76 West Rocks Road Norwalk CT 06851 203 847 5893 www ndch sstv org Our goal is to optimize the quality of life We are a caring place between Hospital and Home with our New Intensive rehab programs Orthopedic Cardiac Pulmonary Neurological and General Medical See ad page 17 The Villa at Stamford for Premier Rehabilitation Healthcare Stroke Rehabilitation Program Our welcoming and home like 88 Rock Rimmon Rd Stamford CT 06903 203 322 3428 60 bed residence including 6 private rooms is located on five www stamfordvilla org landscaped acres in Norwalk CT and is operated under the Exceptional Care Unexpected Luxury Passionate Service loving sponsorship of The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova See ad page 34 At Villa healthcare specialized care programs are developed in accordance with evidence based protocols led by board certi Rehabilitation Services at Waveny Care Center fied physicians and staffed by highly trained medical personnel 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5340 Call today for a tour of our new facility See ad page 24 www waveny org Waveny Care Center s outpatient Rehabilitation Services are available to people from all areas who are recovering at home from an injury illness or other type of medical condition that requires rehabilitative therapy We also offer short term rehabilitation services on an inpatient basis See Waveny Care Center We provide state of the art physical occupational and speech therapies as well as therapeutic massage To complement these services we also offer nutritional counseling and health promotion programs Notably Waveny Care Center is the first and only Connecticut rehabilitation facility to offer advanced therapies using innovative Bioness technologies to help accelerate rehabilitation intensify therapy and possibly facilitate the return of lost function to patients affected by stroke spinal cord injury multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 439 Danbury Road Route 7 Wilton CT 06897 203 834 0199 We strive to set the industry standard by providing the highest quality of health care to our residents www wiltonmeadowshealthcare com See ad page 35

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ATTORNEYS Legal Insurance Real Estate Mortgages Reverse Mortgages and Financial Professionals Attorneys LAW OFFICES OF JOEL D MUHLBAUM LLC Attorneys at Law Braunstein Todisco P C One Eliot Place Fairfield CT 06824 203 254 1118 Committed to Protecting the Dignity Financial and Legal Rights of Seniors See ad pages 12 40 Joel D Muhlbaum Esq Sharon H Rosen Esq 1100 Summer Street Stamford CT 06905 203 323 1818 191 Post Road West Westport CT 06880 www ctnyelderlaw com Eliovson Tenore Elderlaw Family Counseling Associates LLC Compassionately representing local area seniors and their fami 117 Tunxis Hill Rd Fairfield CT 203 259 7195 Medicaid Planning Eligibility Applications Specializing in Elder Law and Estate Planning Estate Planning and Administration See ad this page Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives lies since 1997 Probate and Conservatorships Kevin Kelly Associates Attorneys at Law Nursing Home Admissions Advocacy STATIONHOUSE SQUARE Interstate Considerations 2505 Main Street Building 1 Suite 221 Stratford CT 06615 Attorney Muhlbaum is licensed in CT and NY 203 386 1282 See ad this page Fax 203 386 1795 www kevinkellylaw com Elder Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Medicaid Business Law See ad page 40 Eliovson Tenore because experience matters eldercare with care LAW OFFICES OF JOEL D MUHLBAUM LLC AT T O R N E Y S AT L AW Joel D Muhlbaum Esq Sharon H Rosen Esq 1100 Summer Street Stamford CT 06905 203 323 1818 191 Post Road West Westport CT 06880 by appt only www ctnyelderlaw com Compassionately representing local area seniors and their families since 1997 Medicaid Planning Eligibility Applications Estate Planning and Administration Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives Probate and Conservatorships Nursing Home Admissions Advocacy Interstate Considerations Attorney Muhlbaum is licensed in CT and NY 39

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40 BANKS Banks Law Offices of Linnea J Levine LLC 191 Post Road West Westport CT 06880 203 221 2782 Over 20 years serving the elderly the disabled and their People s United Bank families www linnealevine com Call 1 800 772 1090 See ad page 41 Over 165 branches including our 7 day Stop Shop locations For all your banking needs www peoples com See ad inside front cover Real Estate Roger Norum Realtor GRI SRES AHWD Higgins Group Real Estate Elder Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Medicaid Business Law 279 Sound Beach Ave Old Greenwich CT 06870 STATIONHOUSE SQUARE 2505 Main Street Building 1 Suite 221 Stratford CT 06615 RNorum higginsgroup com Roger Norum is a Senior Real Estate Specialist SRES who is ready to assist you in any real estate need See ad page 41 T 203 386 1282 F 203 386 1795 www kevinkellylaw com Braunstein Todisco P C 203 921 6257 Providing Professional Personal Service Attorneys at Law Committed To Protecting the Dignity Financial and Legal Rights of Seniors Medicaid Title 19 Eligibility Planning and Protection of Asset Strategies Medicaid Applications and Appeals Involuntary Conservatorships Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives Estate Planning Probate Wills Trusts Estates Special Needs Trusts and Planning Amy E Todisco amy btlawfirm com One Eliot Place Fairfield CT 06824 5154 Phone 203 254 1118 Fax 203 254 2453 www btlawfirm com President Connecticut Chapter National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Inc 2009 2010 Connecticut Bar Association Elder Law Committee Executive Committee member Make sure to visit us on the Web at www seniorgotoguide com

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CEMETERIES AND FUNERAL HOMES Cemeteries and Funeral Homes Helping to provide you with access to quality care while preserving your assets Cognetta Funeral Home Crematory 104 Myrtle Avenue Stamford CT 06902 203 348 4949 Fax 203 348 4263 www cognetta com Family owned and operated since 1953 Setting the standard in funeral service See ad page Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 203 655 6127 Linnea Levine ELDER LAW SPECIAL NEEDS ATTORNEY Asset Preservation Planning Medicaid Planning Applications Conservator and Guardian Proceedings Nursing Home Issues Law Offices Of Linnea J Levine LLc 203 221 2782 191 POst ROad west westPORt ct 06880 Cremation Specialists Complimentary Pre Arrangement Funeral Trust or Burial Insurance www lawrencefuneralhome com See ad this page 2119 Post Road PO Box 3406 Darien Connecticut 06820 Tel 203 655 6127 Fax 203 655 6084 E mail linnea linnealevine com www linnealevine com ROGER NORUM REALTOR GRI SRES AHWD RNorum higginsgroup com 203 921 6257 279 Sound Beach Ave Old Greenwich CT 06870 SERVING FAIRFIELD COUNTY Roger Norum believes in communication the key element to any real estate transaction Communication is secondnature to Roger He has been a realtor since 04 but also has a decades long r sum in broadcast news reporting anchoring producing and editing Working with Roger was to sum it Working with Roger was up in a single word EASY to sum it up in a single word EASY Michael B Michael B Roger was always prepared to go Roger was always prepared to go the extra step the extra step Stephanie S Stephanie S I d highly recommend Roger to I d highly recommend Roger to anyone I know especially rst anyone I know especially rst time buyers Chris L time buyers Chris L It s his ethics reliability and overall It s his ethics reliability and overall personality that sets him apart personality that sets him apart from the rest from the rest Doug G Doug G You don t need to be royalty need to be royalty You don t You don t need to be royalty to get great service from to get great service from to get great service from Roger Norum Roger Norum Roger Norum Give me a call Give me a call Give me a call 203 921 6257 203 921 6257 Roger called the CBS Radio Network newsroom his home base for 24 years In the 60s 70s United Press International Radio Network stationed Roger as a war correspondent in Saigon and later as European correspondent based in London He s broadcast with the RKO Radio Network NBC Radio Network WOR AM in New York Larchmont Mamaroneck Community TV in Westchester County New York awarded Roger Outstanding Volunteer of the Year in 1993 He moved to Connecticut in 1999 Roger has Nat l Association of Realtor designations Graduate Real Estate Institute GRI Senior Real Estate Specialist SRES He ll be glad to assist you in any real estate need Trivia fact Trivia in high Whilefact While in high school in school in Germany Germany Roger became Roger with friendsbecame friends with Elvis Presley Elvis Presley The King and Roger 1959King and Roger The 1959 203 921 6257 2016 Five Star Professional Realtor CT MAGAZINE Lawrence Family owned since 1893 Old Time VicTOrian charm Peaceful Suburban SeTTing cremaTiOn SPecialiSTS www lawrencefuneralhome com Conveniently located between 3 exits off I 95 Please patronize our advertisers to thank them for making this directory possible 41

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42 CEMETERIES AND FUNERAL HOMES Magner Funeral Home Willowbrook Cemetery Association Inc 12 Mott Ave Norwalk CT 06850 203 866 5553 395 Main St Westport CT 06880 203 222 8646 www magnerfuneralhome com No one wants to think about Offering non sectarian non denominational interment the loss of a loved one or their own mortality This reality how alternatives including burial plots communal mausoleums ever is unavoidable The Magner Funeral Home staff has pre cremation niches and family estates We are the only arranged funeral services for hundreds of families in the great cemetery in Westport with a Jewish section that meets er Norwalk area and has accepted pre payments for these Halachic Standards See ad this page services since it became legal to do so Whether you chose this approach to ease the burden of other family members or to apply for state assistance we are here to help in any way that we can Your monies are placed into guaranteed interest bearing escrow accounts for your peace of mind We have been family owned and operated since 1912 See ad this page Magner Funeral Home Make sure to visit us on the Web at www seniorgotoguide com Don t Pass On the Burden Pre Plan for the future NOW 12 Mott Ave Norwalk CT 06850 Tel 1 203 866 5553 www magnerfuneralhome com Take care of your arrangements beforehand and free yourself and your family from the emotional and financial decisions later on Willowbrook offers non sectarian non denominational interment alternatives including burial plots commmunal mausoleums cremation niches and family estates in one of the most unique and beautiful park like settings available Additionally there are two sections for Jewish interments with one meeting Halachic Standards We encourage you to visit the grounds and see first hand why Willowbrook is the best place to memorialize your loved ones Stop by our on site office or call for an appointment today Willowbrook Cemetery Established 1847 395 Main Street Westport 203 222 8646 www WillowbrookCemetery com

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44 DARIEN Town of Darien Jayme Stevenson First Selectman E mail jstevenson darienct gov Darien Town Hall 2 Renshaw Rd Darien CT 06820 203 656 7300 Web site www darienct gov Hours 8 30 a m 4 30 p m COMMISSION ON AGING Develops policies and exercises oversight concerning needs of Darien s seniors regarding health recreation transportation and economics Chairman Joseph M Pankowski Jr DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Staff available to assist residents by phone by e mail in Town Hall offices or in residents homes Director is also Municipal Agent for Elderly Persons and serves as liaison with Commission on Aging and other resources and programs serving elderly Town Hall Room 109 203 656 7328 Fax 203 656 7486 Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m or by appointment Director Olive Hauser 203 656 7373 DARIEN SENIOR PROGRAM AT THE MATHER CENTER 2 Renshaw Rd Darien CT 06820 203 656 7490 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 3 p m Director Elizabeth Paris E mail eparis darienct gov Program Specialist Marcy Rand E mail mrand darienct gov Programs include hot lunch daily 4 00 charge arts and crafts art workshops and classes bridge and pinochle computer room 14 unique exercise classes Wii bowling discussion groups health and wellness programs knitting and needlepoint Italian and Spanish conversation writing workshops contemporary issues discussions short story discussions woodworking shop additional special monthly programs Services include monthly blood pressure readings monthly caregiver support group weekly Ask a Social Worker monthly Ask a Lawyer supportive counseling volunteer opportunities Darien Community Association 274 Middlesex Rd Darien CT 06820 203 655 9050 YMCA 2420 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 203 655 8228 E mail ohauser darienct gov AT HOME IN DARIEN Case Manager Ali Ramsteck 203 656 7494 E mail aramsteck darienct gov Department programs and services include A nonprofit agency that helps Darien seniors live independently comfortably and with dignity in their homes and the community as long as possible The organization helps Darien residents age 60 plus and those who care about them It provides free services including transportation information advice and agency referrals referral to trustworthy and reliable vetted service providers such as handymen and caregiver agencies volunteer services including grocery shopping home visits driving and small chores social cultural and wellness programs and activities and communication via the Out and About newsletter and monthly e mails that highlight senior programs and services health tips and ideas for living at home safely For more information call 203 655 2227 or visit www athomeindarien org Counseling Information Referrals Loan Closet free short term loans of convalescent equipment Household Supply Closet augments food pantries with personal and home cleaning supplies paper goods etc Financial Assistance To eligible applicants Short term Energy Assistance To eligible applicants Rebate for Elderly and Disabled Who Rent Holiday Programs Emergency Support Services list of individuals who would require assistance in event of emergency Handicapped Parking Permits Applications Resource Library wide range of reading material on human services topics Department publishes the SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES At Home In Darien provides free transportation for Darien seniors and the disabled to any destination in Darien Norwalk Stamford and New Canaan Mon through Fri 9 a m 4 p m Reservation required 24 hour advance notice and voluntary contributions appreciated 5 per round trip suggested For service to other locations or at other times or when a person is needed to pick senior up from a medical appointment call to

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DARIEN request a Friendly Volunteer Driver Call 203 655 2227 or visit www athomeindarien org for more information Easy Access Dispatch a Ride run by Norwalk Transit District serves disabled riders with curb to curb service within Darien Greenwich Norwalk and Stamford 203 299 5180 Web site www norwalktransit com TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Town Assessor administers state programs under which taxes are reduced for eligible residents Call for information and guidelines Town Hall Room 102 203 656 7310 Fax 203 656 7380 Assessor Anthony Homicki Noroton Fire Department southern part 1873 Boston Post Rd Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 0653 Web site www norotonfd org Chief James O Brien Noroton Heights Fire Department northern part 209 Noroton Ave Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 1033 Chief Shawn Murphy Web site www nhfd us Darien Fire Marshal s office Town Hall Room 117 203 656 7345 DARIEN LIBRARY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES POST 53 Consistently ranked among top ten libraries in the country in its category Darien s Emergency Medical Services provided by Post 53 Explorer Post open to both boys and girls Unique award winning all volunteer organization of highly trained young people and adult advisors Operates three fully equipped state of the art ambulances 24 7 year round Post 53 raises all its own funding 1441 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 203 655 1234 Fax 203 655 1547 Web site www darienlibrary org Library Director Alan Gray E mail agray darienlibrary org Dial A Book Free service for homebound residents Staff deliver borrowed items to homes and return them to Library 203 655 2568 0 Ledge Rd Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 8980 Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 662 5345 PROBATE COURT Building Dept 203 656 7347 Town Hall 203 656 7342 Harbor Master 203 655 9536 and 203 253 9519 Judge William P Osterndorf Health Dept 203 656 7320 CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Parks Recreation Dept 203 656 7325 Planning Zoning Dept 203 656 7351 POLICE DEPARTMENT Public Works Dept 203 656 7346 25 Hecker Ave Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 662 5300 Registrars of Voters 203 656 7319 D Fax 203 662 5344 Web site www darienpolice org Chief Duane J Lovello E mail chieflovello darienct gov and 203 656 7301 R Tax Collector 203 656 7314 Town Clerk 203 656 7307 FIRE DEPARTMENTS DARIEN S POPULATION BY AGE Darien has three volunteer fire departments each covering a different section of town Source Latest Decennial U S Census Darien Fire Department eastern part 848 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 1216 Web site www darienfire org Chief Vic Pensiero 60 64 899 65 74 1 252 75 84 761 Total population of Darien 20 732 85 365 Percentage 60 years of age or over 16 8 Total 60 Land area 14 8 sq mi 3 277 45

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46 GREENWICH Town of Greenwich Peter J Tesei First Selectman Greenwich Town Hall 101 Field Point Rd Greenwich CT 06830 For information 203 622 7700 COMMISSION ON AGING Appointed to help meet needs of older residents by identifying and documenting needs planning and coordinating services to meet needs providing education information and referral about elder issues advocating for elder issues at local state national levels 299 Greenwich Ave Senior Center 203 862 6710 Greenwich CT 06830 Fax 203 862 6701 Hours 8 a m 4 p m Director Lori Ann Contadino Programs include Directory of Aging and Disability Services for Greenwich comprehensive directory of local and regional programs available to Greenwich seniors Published by Commission and available at its office or online Other important Greenwich specific reports and resource directories also available on senior transportation housing legal access and respite care Share the Fare Taxi Program Reduced fare taxi vouchers are available for purchase at Commission on Aging office Mon Fri 9 a m 3 p m Individuals must be 62 years of age or older and a resident of Greenwich Vouchers can be used for transportation within the town To arrange a ride call Greenwich Taxi at 203 869 6000 Health Insurance Counseling Program makes volunteers available on free confidential basis for individual counseling on Medicare Medicare D supplemental insurance and the Medicare Savings program DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Department states that its mission is to enhance the quality of life of Greenwich residents through support in meeting basic human needs and promoting services that foster self sufficiency and economic independence We connect you to the essential resources of the community These resources provide the support you may need such as food shelter educational and employment opportunities personal safety and access to health care services The available services are diverse and support all ages Our services are provided by a dedicated professional staff and a network of community partners We also have staff that are bi lingual Town Hall 3rd Floor 203 622 3800 Fax 203 622 7762 Office Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Commissioner Alan D Barry Ph D Director of Case Management George O Loughlin 203 622 3802 Director of Homemaker Service Marcia Parkin Lawrence 203 622 3800 Case Management Services for senior citizens 50 years of age and above and their families are provided by social work professionals five days a week at Town Hall The Case Management Unit states that it provides a broad range of services to individuals and families who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self reliance and independent living in the community Home visits are easily arranged for those unable to travel to the Town s DSS offices Our senior services staff works to ensure that Greenwich s elderly have access to the supportive services necessary to live with dignity security and independence Our senior services staff strives to Help seniors meet basic needs of food shelter economic support and health care Promote and support the choice to live with dignity in one s own home and community Promote and support the achievement of economic viability in the work force Specific Case Management services include Assistance with applications for benefit and entitlement programs such as Social Security SSI Medicare Medicaid Energy Assistance Renter s Rebate Veteran s Benefits In home assessments to develop a service plan of care Guidance and evaluation for housing including eviction concerns Assistance with employment and training concerns In home assessments for Department s Homemaker Service Protective services for those over the age of 60 who may be experiencing financial exploitation abuse neglect by others or self neglect Guidance through the petition process of Probate Court for those who may need a conservator Assistance with finding legal services Temporary Emergency Financial Assistance Homemaker Service assists elderly and disabled who have difficulty with everyday activities or need help during times of illness Assistance may include companionship and help with dressing bathing light housekeeping laundry shopping meal preparation temporary child or dependent care Service also available to families of elderly and disabled Referrals taken from all sources Sliding scale of fees charged but no one denied service because of inability to pay

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GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SENIOR CENTER Under aegis of Board of Health Department is dedicated to protecting promoting and improving the health of Greenwich residents through programs that help prevent disease illness disability and premature death Public health services create a healthy and safe environment so that all may obtain a healthier lifestyle Operates as a division of the Commission on Aging Free to Greenwich residents 55 Town Hall 3rd Floor 203 622 6488 Senior programs and services include daily continental breakfast and full hot luncheon including lunches to go health forums wellness lectures crossword puzzles and word games Silvertones traveling chorus professionally led discussions Italian classes painting classes with instructor day excursions fitness classes pilates t ai chi chair floor yoga zumba gold year round water aerobics Feldenkreis style movements more facilitated by credentialed instructors Also on premises Computer Center Utilize Senior Energy USE public health nurse offices of the Commission on Aging Fees apply only to meals day trips special events annual parking pass Free daily TAG bus transportation available Lantern newsletter available at the Senior Center Town Hall and Greenwich libraries Fax 203 622 7770 Office Hours 8 00 a m 4 00 p m Director of Health Caroline Calderone Baisley MPH RS Division of Family Health Director Deborah C Travers MNS APRN FNP BC The programs and services of the Family Health Division are provided to enable individuals to achieve and maintain optimum physical emotional and social health All program areas include preventive health care sessions early identification of health problems through screenings health maintenance health education home visits consultation and communication with medical and social service providers Senior Home Health Maintenance Program Contact 203 622 7864 or 203 622 6495 Program provides nursing care and case coordination to homebound frail or chronically ill residents whose care is not covered by insurance or other health care providers Public health nurses provide health monitoring such as hypertension screening preventive care particularly adult immunization and anticipatory guidance through weekly clinics at Town Hall and the Senior Center and monthly clinics at six other locations in the community Flu and pneumonia clinics are held annually in October call 203 622 3774 or 203 622 6495 for information on these clinics Town Hall Hypertension Screening and Adult Immunization Clinics Offer recommended vaccines for adults such as Shingles Pneumonia and TDAP vaccines Mon Wed Fri 2 30 p m 3 30 p m No appointment necessary Call 203 622 6495 299 Greenwich Ave Greenwich CT 06830 203 862 6700 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 4 p m Administrator Laurette Helmrich SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Commission on Aging s Directory of Aging Disability Services contains information on number of public and private agencies and facilities in the Greenwich area providing for free or for fee alternative care for patients in need of temporary substitute care to allow family members respite short times away from their caregiving duties Direct services include health insurance counseling and Share the Fare Taxi program TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Call A Ride of Greenwich 203 661 6633 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 3 30 p m Free door to door service for those 60 and older who are ambulatory to anywhere in Greenwich Reservations necessary as far in advance as possible Share the Fare Taxi Program See Commission on Aging entry for information on this program TAG Transportation Association of Greenwich 13 Riverside Ave Riverside CT 06878 203 637 4345 Hours Mon Fri 6 30 a m 8 p m Sat 8 30 a m 6 p m Transportation provided for eligible elderly or disabled to programs hospitals medical appointments and recreational activities Fee charged 47

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48 GREENWICH TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS FIRE DEPARTMENT Town Assessor receives applications between February 1 and May 15 for tax relief for certain property owners over 65 under Elderly Homeowners Tax Relief Act State program and Elderly Property Tax Relief Town program Assistance offered to new applicants Office 75 Holly Hill Ln Greenwich CT 06830 Town Hall 1st Floor 203 622 7885 Chief Peter Siecienski Fax 203 618 7655 Hours 8 00 a m 4 00 p m Assessor Lauren Elliott Department of Social Services receives applications for Renter s Rebate Program under State s Elderly Renters Tax Relief Act Applicants can make appointment to receive information and assistance in applying GREENWICH LIBRARY SYSTEM Library system has four components three public and one independent Main Greenwich Library is town s pre eminent information and knowledge resource Branch Libraries meet local community needs and facilitate access to collection and services of Main Library Independent Perrot Library strongly oriented to the Old Greenwich community System operates bookmobile to Senior Center other sites Books audiobooks mailed to homebound on request Library System Director Barbara Ormerod Glynn Main Greenwich Library 101 W Putnam Ave 203 622 7900 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 9 p m Sat 9 a m 5 p m Sun 1 p m 5 p m Main phone non emergencies 203 622 3950 Fax 203 622 8062 Office Hours 8 a m 4 30 p m GREENWICH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE INC GEMS GEMS is an independent not for profit organization providing emergency medical services 24 7 by highly trained teams utilizing emergency response vehicles including three ambulances based at four strategically located stations GEMS raises about half of its own financing Main Business Office 1111 E Putnam Ave Riverside CT 06878 Non emergencies 203 637 7505 Fax 203 637 1762 Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 622 8299 Health Dept 203 622 6488 Parks Recreation Dept 203 622 7814 Public Works 203 622 7740 Registrars of Voters 203 622 7890 and 203 622 7889 Tax Collector 203 622 7891 Town Clerk 203 622 7897 In the Community Answers program trained volunteers give answers to wide range of questions and provide information and referral to those with problems GREENWICH S POPULATION BY AGE PROBATE COURT 60 64 3 468 Town Hall First Floor 203 622 7879 Fax 203 622 6451 Hours Sept June Mon Fri 8 a m 4 p m July Aug Mon Thurs 8 a m 4 p m Fri 8 a m 12 p m Judge David W Hopper CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT Headquarters 11 Bruce Place Greenwich CT 06830 Main phone non emergencies 203 622 8000 Fax 203 618 8866 Chief Jim Heavey 203 622 8010 Source Latest Decennial U S Census 65 74 4 967 Total population of Greenwich 61 171 85 1 732 Percentage 60 years of age or over 22 2 Total 60 Land area 47 8 sq mi 75 84 3 359 13 526

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NEW CANAAN Town of New Canaan Rob Mallozzi First Selectman New Canaan Town Hall 77 Main St New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 3000 LAPHAM COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR CENTER OF NEW CANAAN INC Lapham Community Center in beautiful Waveny Park offers variety of programs and services to adult residents of New Canaan and is home of the Senior Center Waveny Park New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 3620 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Mailing Address P O Box 63 New Canaan CT 06840 Combination of Commission on Aging Youth Commission Board of Human Services Develops and coordinates information concerning needs of all age groups analyzes services for them makes recommendations for new or revised programs Also provides oversight for New Canaan Public Health Web site www laphamcenter org Chairman Judy Dunn Contact Commission by e mail at Carol Mcdonald newcanaanct gov DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES The mission of Health Human Services is to direct and coordinate critical community needs and programs for health food shelter and general wellbeing for the Town s citizens Vine Cottage 61 Main St New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 3076 Fax 203 594 3132 Director Carol McDonald Municipal Agent on Aging Bethany Zaro Programs include Insurance assistance with Husky Medicare Medicaid and supplemental policies visits to homebound seniors more Among helping agencies organizations and institutions that Department refers residents to is WAVENY CARE CENTER 3 Farm Rd New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 Center is part of Waveny Care Network noted private not for profit institution offering comprehensive continuum of care to older adults Built wholly with contributions from New Canaan community and governed by volunteer Board of Directors Number of services available for low or modest fees or through government programs including Adult Day Program social and therapeutic with flexible hours Mon Sat Alzheimer s Caregiver Support Group biweekly meetings Respite programs Call for information Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic comprehensive medical geriatric assessments and ongoing management Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Director Lyn Bond Program Manager Aggie Aspinwall Lapham Center has large community room modern computer center teaching kitchen game room and classrooms that enable Center staff to offer over 100 classes and programs each season Programs include Lunch Tues at noon reservation and 4 fee required Blood Pressure Clinic Thurs 10 30 a m 11 30 a m 5 Crafts Tues 9 30 a m noon Knitting Thurs 10 a m noon Day trips organized to nearby places of interest 4 6 times a year Stamp Club and four Book Groups meet monthly Weekly lectures on health financial and legal issues Insurance counselors for Medicare and supplemental plans Adult Education classes in art exercise history cooking languages music computers and more fees charged senior discounts Volunteer Opportunities active and varied program STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN Nonprofit membership organization founded in 2007 with professional staff and over 100 volunteers dedicated to providing personal services that make living safer and easier at home for senior citizens and social programs that promote friendships and involvement outside the home Services provided include transportation help with grocery shopping pharmacy pickup help with odd jobs technical support with computers and phones Social events include monthly lunches dinners group tickets to concerts operas theater boat rides Annual membership fee 400 for individual 525 for couple special memberships available for those with financial limitations Open to all New Canaan residents 50 58 Pine St P O Box 484 New Canaan CT 06480 203 966 7762 E mail director stayingputnc org Web site www stayingputnc org Executive Director Barbara Achenbaum 49

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50 NEW CANAAN SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Department of Human Services can make referrals to number of respite programs and other such services at Waveny Care Center and other agencies organizations and institutions in New Canaan area TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Getabout Van Transportation around New Canaan and out of town for medical appointments to surrounding communities 203 972 7433 Town to Town regional door to door transportation service only for people who wish to travel between towns in southwestern Connecticut Fee is 4 for one way trip across one town line 203 299 5180 TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Applications for Renters Homeowners tax rebates available at Assessor s Office Department of Human Services can provide help with filling out application 237 Elm St 2nd Fl 203 594 3005 Fax 203 594 3130 Assessor Sebastian Caldarella LIBRARY 151 Main St New Canaan CT 06840 Main tel 203 594 5000 Fax 866 245 6033 Web site www newcanaanlibrary org Working Together For information or to volunteer contact Officers John Milligan or Roy Adams FIRE DEPARTMENT Dept has long history as New Canaan Fire Company No 1 Has career firefighters and volunteers 60 Main St New Canaan CT 06840 Non emergencies 203 594 3140 Chief Jack Hennessey EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS Town seeks close coordination of emergency services Emergency Medical Services Commission formulates policy and guidelines and exercises oversight over New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps NCVAC Trained volunteers of NCVAC supported by professional paramedic on duty at all times to provide emergency medical care and transportation All 911 calls go to Police Department which dispatches Fire Department or NCVAC as appropriate Police also dispatched on all calls Ranking Fire Department officer is in charge at all fire or accident scenes Emergency Medical Services Commission Chairperson Jim Beall E mail EMS Commission newcanaanct gov Commission meets 3rd Tues of month at Police Department Training Room 7 30 p m Library Director Lisa Oldham NCVAC 182 South Ave next to Police Headquarters New Canaan CT 06480 President of Board of Governors Melanie Barnard PROBATE COURT Other Important Phone Numbers 2 Renshaw Rd Darien CT 06820 203 656 7342 Fax 203 656 0774 Judge Michael P Murray CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT 174 South Ave New Canaan CT 06840 Non emergencies 203 594 3500 Fax 203 594 3553 Chief Leon Krolikowski TRIAD Special program of Department to bring together senior citizens law enforcement business people and other interested parties and conduct crime prevention activities educate about personal safety issues address crime trends that target seniors and learn and act on concerns needs problems of seniors TRIAD developed from program started in 1988 by AARP and National Sheriffs Association and is operated in New Canaan by S A L T Council Seniors and Law Enforcement Animal Control 203 594 3510 Health Dept 203 594 3018 Public Works 203 594 3054 Registrars of Voters 203 594 3060 Town Clerk 203 594 3070 NEW CANAAN S POPULATION BY AGE Source Latest Decennial U S Census 60 64 1 126 65 74 1 387 75 84 973 Total population of New Canaan 19 738 85 427 Percentage 60 years of age or over 19 7 Total 60 Land area 22 5 sq mi 3 913

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NORWALK City of Norwalk Harry Rilling Mayor E mail hrilling norwalkct org City Hall 125 East Ave Norwalk CT 06851 5125 Main no 203 854 3200 Web site www norwalkct org Hours 8 00 a m 5 00 p m SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL THE SENIOR UMBRELLA 11 Allen Rd Room 8 Norwalk CT 06851 203 847 2830 Fax 203 849 1285 Hours 9 a m 4 p m Municipal Agent for the Elderly City of Norwalk and Case Managers provide seniors and their families with information about appropriate services and programs application assistance for services and programs including medical insurance counseling advocacy for seniors having difficulty getting the help that they need The Council works closely with many public and private agencies and Case Managers make home visits when needed NORWALK SENIOR CENTER INC Nonprofit organization operating in two locations with the mission of empowering adults 60 for personal independence healthy aging social connection and lifetime learning Annual 20 membership fee Center provides transportation to its locations Detailed information available Web site www norwalkseniorcenter org Norwalk Senior Center 11 Allen Rd Norwalk CT 06851 203 847 3115 Fax 203 849 1285 Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Executive Director Beatrix Winter E mail bwinter norwalksc org Program and Event Coordinator Cheryl Scicchitano E mail cscicchitano norwalksc org Community Outreach Director Michele Jakab E mail mjakab norwalksc org Transportation Manager Remy Exantus E mail rxantus norwalksc org Activity Programs include Senior Cafe lunch 3 donation requested reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance bingo Thurs 12 45 p m Thursday nights Bingo at 6 30 PM at 11 Allen Road attendees are eligible for cash prizes Players must be at least 12 years of age 1 00 entry fee and a minimum purchase of 2 all night games required Food soft drinks are available for purchase bocce Wed 10 a m weather permitting billiards most mornings and afternoons card and tile games variety of regularly scheduled games call for information Computer Learning Center a variety of exercise programs ranging from aerobics to yoga to fit a multitude of fitness levels Health Wellness presentations on medical issues by Norwalk Hospital and area physicians also individual health screenings blood pressure monitoring nutritional counseling Homebound and Community Outreach Programs hosted by Center include Meals on Wheels Notfor profit program in which meals are delivered at low cost to homes of residents unable to shop and or prepare meals because of injury illness or disability For info call Lynn Westfield at 203 847 3115 ext 108 or e mail at lwestfield norwalksc org Medicare Counseling Trained counselors will meet one on one with those on Medicare and guide them through maze of issues involved Individual and Group Counseling Around Issues of Bereavement Stress Management and Family Conflicts Senior Housing Assistance Fund Interest free loans available to eligible seniors to help secure safe affordable housing in Norwalk Caregiver s Resource Center Senior Center joins with Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging to provide information counseling and referrals to those caring for older loved ones or for grandparents who are raising grandchildren Norwalk Senior Center South Center features multicultural bilingual programming 92 Cedar St Norwalk CT 06854 203 299 1500 Fax 203 299 0441 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 3 p m Social Service Coordinator Maureen Eustache E mail nscs92 sbcglobal net Programs and services include lunch health programs and screenings counseling services support groups help in filing for financial assistance and housing programs document translation special trips parties luncheons citizenship preparation classes English as a Second Language armchair aerobics exercise sewing classes pokeno penny bingo and dominoes computer classes Spanish classes for beginners crafts shopping trips line dancing blood pressure clinics Tai Chi 51

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52 NORWALK TRANSPORTATION SERVICES NORWALK LIBRARIES Coastal Link public bus service traveling Route 1 through towns from Norwalk to Milford for only 1 25 Service at various hours six days and seven late afternoons evenings a week 203 852 0000 Norwalk has four libraries open to general public Norwalk Public Library and South Norwalk Branch Public Library are City institutions East Norwalk Library is project of civic group East Norwalk Improvement Association and housed in Community Center Rowayton Library is an independent library For information on Norwalk libraries access Web site www norwalklib org Dispatch a Ride door to door transportation within Norwalk for disabled persons meeting eligibility requirements 2 50 per ticket 203 299 5180 Easy Access Town to Town transportation for disabled Norwalk residents meeting eligibility requirements to various points in towns neighboring Norwalk 203 299 5180 FISH of Norwalk free transportation by volunteer organization to medical destinations for those in need 203 229 9727 ITN Coastal CT offers 24 7 transportation to anywhere within six towns serviced Easton Fairfield Norwalk Weston Westport WIlton Annual membership fee and reasonable rates per mile or hour 203 858 2001 Norwalk Wheels Bus Service 60 for seniors and disabled 1 25 all others Senior Center Transportation Norwalk Senior Center provides door to door transportation for members to and from Center 11 Allen Rd and Norwalk Senior Center South 92 Cedar St in wheelchair accessible vehicles for those who cannot transport themselves Modest fee charged Reservations required Morning Pickup Routes 8 30 a m 10 a m Afternoon Trips Home Mon Wed 12 30 p m 4 p m Weekly Shopping Trips from Center and Center South Mon Wed 1 00 3 30 p m Senior Center Transportation Manager Remy Exantus 203 847 3115 Ext 107 E mail remy nsc snet net TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Office of the Assessor manages tax exemption credits deferral programs Department s goal is to help taxpayers to remain in their homes and in Norwalk Norwalk Public Library 1 Belden Ave Norwalk CT 06850 203 899 2780 Hours Mon 9 a m 8 30 p m Tues Fri Sat 9 a m 5 30 p m Wed 12 p m 8 p m Thurs 9 a m 8 30 p m Library Director Christine Bradley South Norwalk Branch Library 10 Washington St Norwalk CT 06854 203 899 2790 Hours Mon Wed Sat 9 a m 5 30 p m Tues 12 p m 8 30 p m Assistant Director of Library System Sherelle Harris E mail sharris norwalkpubliclibrary org East Norwalk Library 51 Van Zant St East Norwalk CT 06855 203 838 0408 Web site www eastnorwalklibrary org Hours Mon Fri 12 30 p m 5 30 p m Sat 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Librarian Maureen Tovish E mail maureen eastnorwalklibrary org Rowayton Library 33 Highland Ave Rowayton CT 06853 203 838 5038 Web site www Rowayton org Library Director Cynthia F Johnson E mail Library Rowayton org PROBATE COURT City Hall Room 106 203 854 7888 Fax 203 854 7986 Hours 8 30 a m 5 p m City Hall Room 232 203 854 7737 Fax 203 854 7825 Assessor Michael Stewart Mailing Address P O Box 2009 Norwalk CT 06852 2009 Tax relief programs include State and City Elderly Circuit Breaker Credits Veteran s Exemption Disability Exemption Blind Person Exemption Given Year Tax Deferral Judge Anthony J DePanfilis

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NORWALK CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT Department emphasizes citizen input to help us to improve and achieve our goals One Monroe St Norwalk CT 06854 Non emergencies 203 854 3000 Web site www norwalkpd com Chief Thomas E Kulhawik FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS Department responsible for responding to residents calls and emergencies involving fire medical services hazardous materials rescues and vehicle extractions Temp Headquarters Station 2 100 Fairfield Ave Norwalk CT 06854 203 866 3312 Fax 203 8667768 Web site www norwalkfd com Chief Laurence Reilly Fire Stations Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 854 3240 City Clerk 203 854 7703 Norwalk Motor Vehicle Dept 800 842 8222 Public Works 203 854 3200 customer service Registrars of Voters 203 854 7996 Tax Collector 203 854 7731 Town Clerk 203 854 7745 NORWALK S POPULATION BY AGE Source Latest Decennial U S Census 60 64 4 553 65 74 5 755 75 84 3 662 85 1 536 Total 60 15 506 Total population of Norwalk 85 603 Percentage 60 years of age or over 18 1 Land area 22 8 sq mi Station 1 90 New Canaan Ave Non emergencies 203 899 2751 Station 2 Temp Headquarters 100 Fairfield Ave Non emergencies 203 866 3312 Station 3 53 Van Zant St Non emergencies 203 899 2752 Station 4 180 Westport Ave Non emergencies 203 899 2753 Station 5 23 Meadow St Non emergencies 203 899 2754 Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging The Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging SWCAA is a private not for profit corporation established in 1974 and designated as one of a number of Area Agencies on Aging functioning under the Older Americans Act of 1965 There are five such Agencies in Connecticut SWCAA utilizes federal and state funds to benefit the elderly in the 14 town region of southwestern Connecticut These funds help support such services as nutrition health care in home care adult day care respite care legal assistance transportation senior centers and outreach and social support SWCAA researches and evaluates elderly issues offers community education related to the needs of the elderly and serves as an advocate for older individuals It is a resource for information on and referrals to services for older adults including health insurance housing and in home care The Agency administers the CHOICES Program Statewide Respite Program and the National Caregiver Support Program for the region SWCAA is also an Access Agency under contract with the Department of Social Services of the State of Connecticut to provide care management to clients who receive home and community based services through the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc 1000 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport CT 06604 Telephone Number 203 333 9288 Toll Free Number 1 800 994 9422 Fax Number 203 332 2619 53

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54 STAMFORD City of Stamford STAMFORD SENIOR CENTER INC Citizen Services Center 203 977 4140 Center is 501 c not for profit organization whose mission is to provide programming that will help Stamford s older adults age 50 and above to be active and contributing members of the community by providing them with physical exercise intellectual challenges socialization arts and information in an environment that is welcoming functional and attractive Membership 40 for single membership 65 couples City Web site www stamfordct gov Government Center 2nd Floor 203 977 5151 David R Martin Mayor Government Center 888 Washington Blvd Stamford CT 06901 Mayor s Office 203 977 4150 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION Director of Public Safety Health and Welfare Thaddeus Jankowski Government Center Front Desk 8th Floor 203 977 5652 Social Services 9th Floor 203 977 4050 Hours Mon Fri 8 a m 4 p m Municipal Agent for the Elderly Joanne Ettorre 203 977 4747 9th Floor of Government Center Municipal Agent for the Elderly assists city residents aged 60 by providing information and referrals to local state and federal services and benefit programs The Agent also can help seniors fill out applications for benefits or housing Appointments are preferred Appointments may be with individuals family members or caregivers and can be scheduled as either office or home visits Programs and services include Senior Health Nurse Program provides free health screening education counseling and referrals for lowincome and minority older adults aged 60 The program s goal is to increase healthy outcomes for seniors through prevention education and access to health care Services are provided at various senior housing sites senior centers and churches For more information contact Rochak Pradhan R N at 203 977 4390 or rpradhan stamfordct gov MedAssist is free service with trained counselors Mission is to help residents understand how they can best handle health care choices Counselors help residents file forms and collect benefits to which they are entitled Information provided on Medicare supplemental insurance HMOs etc Government Center 9th Floor 203 977 5297 Hours By appointment only Fax 203 977 5152 Web Site www stamfordseniorct org Program Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 5 p m President Executive Director Christina K Crain MSW Programs and services include Art classes Lectures and discussion groups Lunch and learn programs Blood pressure and glucose screenings Computer training Special and social events Yoga t ai chi Zumba and other exercise classes Spanish progamming SILVERSOURCE INC Formerly Senior Services of Stamford founded in 1908 SilverSource helps the over 60 population and their families navigate an immediate crisis manage a short term issue and assist with planning for longer term transitions An independent 501 c 3 nonprofit agency SilverSource helps to meet the needs of older adults from all walks of life in a spirit of personal caring and concern In cooperation with other area organizations and agencies SilverSource strives to enable older adults to live more secure independent and fulfilled lives Programs and Services Consultation and Referrals Aging Information Resource Center Counseling Medical Transportation Social Work Case Management Outreach Programs Benefits Eligibility and Emergency Financial Assistance 2009 Summer St Stamford CT 06905 203 324 6584 Web site www silversource org Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 5 p m Executive Director Kathleen Bordelon

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STAMFORD JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF STAMFORD INC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Founded in 1978 with mission to sustain individuals and families through all of life s challenges and build strong healthy communities Offers wide range of programs and services For seniors JFS provides assistance that enables them to remain safe healthy and independent to the fullest extent possible Services for the elderly include Case Management Geriatric Counseling Home Companion Program Volunteer Services Access Ambulance Company Inc Cooperative effort between Greenwich EMS and Stamford EMS to provide some non emergency medical transportation by ambulance or Invalid Coach Hours 24 7 by appointment Call 203 637 2351 for information 733 Summer St Ste 602 Stamford CT 06901 203 921 4161 Fax 203 921 4169 CEO Matt Greenberg Director of Senior Services Isrella Knopf SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Municipal Agent for the Elderly Joanne Ettorre has information on support groups respite programs more 203 977 4747 Groups and programs covered include Access Ambulance Company of Stamford Emergency Medical Services which has CPR for Family and Friends Program Call 203 637 2351 for information Stamford Health System which has Spousal Support Group meeting semimonthly for spouses of persons with Alzheimer s or other dementia Moderated by clinical psychologist No fee 26 Palmers Hill Rd Stamford CT 06902 203 967 6139 SENIOR MEN S ASSOCIATION OF STAMFORD Nonprofit organization open to all men age 55 and older The group numbering in the hundreds is nondenominational but meets every Thurs Sept June at 10 a m at Congregation Agudath Shalom on Strawberry Hill Ave at Colonial Rd for speakers discussions refreshments socializing Additionally the group organizes visits to various attractions card games golf tournaments picnics luncheons The group is committed to community services and outreach such as food drives Songsters visits to nursing homes Tel 203 539 0636 E mail info stamfordmen org Web site www stamfordmen org U S Mail SMAS P O Box 8237 Stamford CT 06905 Dispatch a Ride Easy Access Town to Town Services that provide transportation for disabled persons meeting eligibility requirements to various points in Stamford Norwalk area 203 299 5180 Share the Fare All Stamford elderly and disabled individuals are eligible for the Share the Fare Program which is a reduced fare taxi voucher program Taxi vouchers are sold in books of 10 each and are valued at 50 but sold for 25 Taxicab companies that accept the vouchers are listed on the back of the vouchers Four books valuing 100 may be purchased in one month Those who wish to purchase must bring photo identification with a Stamford address listed Vouchers are sold in the Cashiering and Permitting Office located in the lobby of the Government Center 888 Washington Blvd Stamford CT 06901 This office is open Mon Fri 8 15 a m 4 15 p m except in the summer when it is open 8 15 a m 3 45 p m Cash or checks are the only acceptable forms of payment For more information please contact Joanne Ettorre at 203 977 4747 or jettorre stamfordct gov Ride to Wellness SilverSource Inc drives ambulatory over 60 Stamford residents in need of affordable transportation to and from doctor or medical professional s office Voluntary contributions appreciated to support the service Hours Monday Friday 9a m 2p m Call for an appointment 203 324 6584 TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Information regarding various tax rent circuit breakers freezes exemptions and rebates for residents who are elderly disabled or veterans available from Taxation Services Representatives in Office of Assessment and Tax Collection Government Center 6th Floor 203 977 5888 Fax 203 977 5898 Assessor Greg Stackpole Connecticut Rent Rebate Program takes place April1Oct 1 The program is open to persons 18 years and older who have been deemed disabled or persons who have turned 65 years of age during the previous calendar year There are income limits For information contact Joanne Ettorre at 203 977 4747 or jettorre stamfordct gov 55

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56 STAMFORD LIBRARY POLICE DEPARTMENT www fergusonlibrary org President Alice Knapp Headquarters 805 Bedford St Stamford CT 06901 Non emergencies 203 977 4444 Fax 203 977 5583 E mail aknapp fergusonlibrary org Chief Jonathan Fontneau 203 977 4681 Main Library DiMattia Bldg One Public Library Plaza 203 964 1000 Mon Thurs 10 a m 9 p m Fri 10 a m 6 p m Sat 10 a m 5 p m Sun 1 5 p m FIRE DEPARTMENTS Harry Bennett Branch 115 Vine Rd 203 351 8291 Mon Wed 10 a m 8 p m Thurs 1 6 p m Fri 10 a m 6 p m Sat 10 a m 5 p m City of Stamford Fire Department CSFD CSFD provides variety of Fire Life Safety Seminars including Elderly Fire Safety CSFD Administrative Offices and Fire Station No 1 629 Main St Stamford CT 06901 203 977 4796 Fire Chief Interim Trevor Roach Non emergencies 203 977 5555 STAMFORD EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC SEMS Motto A Matter of Life Weed Memorial Hollander Branch 1143 Hope St 203 351 8285 Tues Thurs 10 a m 7 p m Sat 10 a m 5 p m Headquarters 684 Long Ridge Rd Stamford CT 06902 Non emergencies 203 968 1118 South End Branch 34 Woodland Ave 203 351 8280 Tues Wed 10 a m 5 30 p m Thurs 12 7 p m Sat 10 a m 2 p m Senior Awareness for Emergencies SAFE SEMS arranges visits to senior buildings to discuss emergency preparedness and medical care Blood pressure screenings also performed Web site www stamfordems org Community Education and Outreach Programs include Bookmobile Tues Thurs 9 15 a m 4 30 p m Itinerary available at www fergusonlibrary org File of Life Program SEMS educates residents on this program in which seniors place medical and other pertinent information in magnetic folder kept on refrigerator In emergency responders can obtain information if individual unable to offer it PROBATE COURT Other Important Phone Numbers Government Center 203 323 2149 Fax 203 964 1830 Animal Care and Control 203 977 4437 Mailing Address 888 Washington Blvd P O Box 10152 Stamford CT 06904 2152 Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Registrars of Voters 203 977 4012 and 203 977 5565 Judge Gerald M Fox III STAMFORD S POPULATION BY AGE CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Public Services Bureau Chief 203 977 4143 Town and City Clerk 203 977 4054 Source Latest Decennial U S Census 60 64 6 170 65 74 7 806 75 84 5 531 Total population of Stamford 122 643 85 2 756 Percentage 60 years of age or over 18 1 Total 60 Land area 37 8 sq mi 22 263

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WESTON Town of Weston Nina Daniel First Selectman Weston Town Hall 56 Norfield Rd Weston CT 06883 203 222 2656 Fax 203 222 8871 Web site www westonct gov Mailing Address P O Box 1007 Weston CT 06883 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 4 30 p m COMMISSION ON AGING Seven member commission studies needs of Weston seniors and makes recommendations to Board of Selectmen Usually has public meeting first Mon of month 9 15 a m Senior Center SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Offers variety of confidential services to residents regardless of income to assist those having problems by reason of age disability illness financial status or family situation Town Hall Annex 24 School Rd Weston CT 06883 203 222 2663 E mail chillman www westonct gov Hours Mon 9 30 a m 4 p m Tues 9 30 a m 4 p m Wed 9 a m 4 p m Thurs 9 a m 4 p m Fri 9 30 a m 4 p m Or by appointment Social Worker Charlene Chiang Hillman MSW LCSW Assistant to the Social Worker Suzanne Friedman RN MS Services include Information referral advocacy case management diagnosis and referral coordination of Meals on Wheels and Dial a Ride programs assistance with applications for programs such as Medicare Medicaid screening for eligibility for holiday programs beach passes energy assistance camperships scholarships work with Senior Center and Youth Services Programs Program Coordinators Pam Wilson and Carla Jegen Activities include Senior Luncheon Sept June Wed 10 a m 2 p m 4 fee bingo or musical entertainment follows luncheon Films Thurs 12 30 p m popcorn provided Knitting Club Mon 10 a m Beading Class Tues 10 a m 12 p m group also engages in community service projects Strength and Fitness Training Tues Thurs 11 a m Yoga Wed 10 a m Fri 9 a m 10 a m Fri 9 a m Blood pressure clinics 1st and 3rd Wed each month 11 a m 12 p m Dance Mon 11 a m T ai chi Tues Thurs Day trips various times fee charged SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Social Services Department has information on and can make referrals to agencies organizations and institutions providing such services TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Dial a Ride Bus takes residents over 60 or people with disabilities to medical dental therapy appointments in Weston Westport Wilton Norwalk Service also for Senior Center or shopping trips Call to schedule appointments Two days notice required 203 222 2576 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 3 p m ITN Coastal CT offers 24 7 transportation to anywhere within six towns serviced Easton Fairfield Norwalk Weston Westport Wilton Annual membership fee and reasonable rates per mile or hour 203 858 2001 TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Applications for Elderly Tax Abatement Tax Freeze and Tax Deferred Programs available for residents 65 and older in Tax Collector s Office Information about Transfer Station charges relief also available Town Hall Weston CT 06883 203 222 2696 E mail cmclellan westonct gov Tax Collector Cathleen McClellan PROBATE COURT SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER Weston is part of Probate District 50 Center located in Hurlbutt Elementary School HEC 9 School Rd Weston CT 203 222 2608 110 Myrtle Ave Room 100 Westport CT 06880 Hours Mon Thurs 9 a m 3 p m Fri 9 a m 12 p m Director Wendy Petty 203 341 1100 Fax 203 341 1153 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 4 30 p m Judge Lisa Wexler 57

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58 WESTON WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Special programs 56 Norfield Rd Weston CT 06883 203 222 2665 Weston Injury Prevention WIP Ongoing education and training program for home safety and prevention of accidents and injury Mailing Address PO Box 1146 Weston CT 06883 Web site www biblio org weston Director Karen Tatarka CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT 56 Norfield Rd Weston CT 06883 Non emergencies 203 222 2600 Web site www westonpolice com E mail Webmaster Westonpolice com Chief John Troxell Heart Smart Comprehensive program aimed at training individuals and groups to deal with cardiac events General information regarding many facets of cardiac health distributed CPR training provided to schools community service organizations and other residents periodically or upon request Special Programs Coordinator Nisan Eventoff 203 222 2600 Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 222 2642 WESTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Assessor 203 222 2606 Department is private nonprofit membership corporation made up for its entire history of unpaid but highly trained volunteers Organized into two divisions Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services EMS Combined membership is about 90 volunteers Eleven vehicles including two ambulances operate out of two fire stations Health District Westport Weston 203 227 9571 Main dispatch phone non emergencies 203 222 2600 Fax 203 222 2579 Source Latest Decennial U S Census Fire Rescue general business 203 222 2647 EMS general business 203 222 2649 60 64 609 Web site www wvfd com E mail contactus wvfd com 75 84 336 85 102 Percentage 60 years of age or over 17 0 Chief John Pokorny Total 60 Land area 20 7 sq mi Fire Stations Station 1 Headquarters 52 Norfield Rd Weston CT 06883 Non emergencies 203 222 2644 Station 2 Lyons Plains Weston CT 06883 Non emergencies 203 222 2515 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS One of two divisions of Weston Volunteer Fire Department Utilizes two state of the art ambulances operating out of Fire Station 2 Motto Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fire Station 2 Lyons Plains Weston CT 06883 General business non emergencies 203 222 2649 Director Jon Weingarten Public Works 203 222 2662 Registrars of Voters 203 222 2686 Town Clerk 203 222 2616 WESTON S POPULATION BY AGE 65 74 677 1 724 Total population of Weston 10 179

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59 WESTPORT Town of Westport Jim Marpe First Selectman Westport Town Hall 110 Myrtle Ave Westport CT 06880 203 341 1000 Web site www westportct gov Hours 8 30 a m 4 30 p m COMMISSION FOR SENIOR SERVICES Seeks to study and promote effective programs services for elderly particularly in areas of housing health transportation recreation and employment Chair Robert Fatherley MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR SENIORS Appointed by First Selectman under state law to represent interests of elderly Assists seniors by providing information about and referral to community and other resources and by helping them to apply for benefits Kristen Witt 203 341 1067 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Helps residents function optimally by developing programs and activities that address normal developmental needs and assists in obtaining social services Town Hall Room 200 203 341 1050 Fax 203 341 1073 Director Barbara Butler Human Services Program Specialist Susan Stefenson Programs and services for eligible seniors include Town relief programs Fuel assistance programs Tax rent and sewer charges relief programs Protective services in cases of elder abuse Financial assistance programs Employment assistance programs Counseling information and referral regarding Social Security Medicare Medigap SSI Medicaid Counseling information and referral regarding family relationships Assistance with alternative living arrangements Home maintenance assistance programs Home care services Day care services Transportation services Programs offering volunteer opportunities Perspective A Newsletter for Westport s Seniors CENTER FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES Offers nutrition program and multifaceted recreational and educational programming 21 Imperial Ave Westport CT 06880 203 341 5099 Fax 203 341 1187 www westportct gov seniorcenter Search on Facebook by typing in Westport Senior Center Hours Mon Wed Fri 7 30 a m 4 30 p m Thurs 7 30 a m 8 p m Sat 8 30 a m 3 p m Senior Center Director Susan Pfister 203 341 5098 Nurition Program Coordinator Yoshi Mori 203 341 5097 Programs and services call for times and possible fees include Senior Cafe Noon meal Mon Fri Reservations required at least 24 hrs in advance Suggested donation 5 Arts Crafts Classes Lectures Discussions Music Drama Films Exercise Dance Culinary Arts Presentations Games Blood pressure glucose screenings and flu clinic SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Municipal Agent for Seniors and Department of Human Services have information on such services 203 341 1050 Information covers any programs or services useful to seniors in local and regional areas Many services available on sliding scale fee schedules WESTPORT WESTON HEALTH DISTRICT Regional health department providing full time professional public health services Programs of immunization counseling testing screening include ones targeting ailments that afflict seniors 180 Bayberry Lane Westport CT 06880 203 227 9571 Director of Health Mark Cooper Senior oriented programs include Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic Once in a lifetime vaccine for those 65 years and older Fee covered by most Medicare plans TRANSPORTATION SERVICES American Cancer Society volunteer drivers take ambulatory patients anywhere in the area for cancer appointments No cost but requires 72 hours notice 1 800 227 2345 Dial option 1 Bonenfant s Drive Your Auto Service provides drivers to drive anywhere but in the client s car only and with a three hour minimum at 34 50 per hour which includes gratuity Set rates to NYC airports call for prices 203 831 2900 59

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60 WESTPORT Family Children s Agency Home Care Plus offers assisted transportation in wheelchair accessible van for those at least 60 years of age to appointments bank post office and shopping 203 831 2900 ITN Coastal CT offers 24 7 transportation to anywhere within six towns serviced Easton Fairfield Norwalk Weston Westport Wilton Annual membership fee and reasonable rates per mile or hour 203 858 2001 Norwalk Transit District s Door to Door Service for Westport Residents offers door to door transportation services to New Cannan Norwalk and Wilton for Westport residents 65 years or older or certified as disabled Mon Fri 8 a m 5 p m Application and tickets 2 60 per ticket ot 10 for 23 40 available at Town Hall Room 200 or Senior Center TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Assessor s Office administers State and Town programs of tax relief credits deferrals exemptions rebates for elderly disabled veterans Town Hall Room 104 203 341 1070 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Fax 203 341 1136 Hours until Dec 2015 Mon Wed Fri 9 30 a m 12 30 p m Tues Thurs 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Applications also taken at Department of Human Services Assessor Paul Friia WESTPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY Active community programming features noted authors artists musicians performers One of Library s emphases is drawing users attention to informative Web sites including those relating to senior concerns 20 Jesup Rd Westport CT 06880 203 291 4840 Fax 203 227 3829 Web site www westportlibrary org Director Maxine Bleiweis PROBATE COURT Town Hall Room 100 203 341 1100 Fax 203 341 1153 Judge Lisa Wexler CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT All officers also certified as Emergency Medical Technicians or Medical Response Technicians and function as First Responders to all emergency medical calls with assistance of Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Services in ambulance crews 50 Jesup Rd Westport CT 06880 Non emergencies 203 341 6000 Fax 203 341 6092 Chief Dale E Call FIRE DEPARTMENT 515 Post Road East Westport CT 06880 Non emergencies 203 341 5000 Fax 203 341 5009 Web site www westportfirefighters com Chief Andrew Kingsbury WESTPORT VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WVEMS Not for profit organization whose volunteers work with Police Department to assist in providing emergency medical care to community WVEMS staffs ambulance service 24 hours a day every day 50 Jesup Rd Westport CT 06880 Non emergencies 203 341 6081 Fax 203 454 6157 Web site www westportems org President Leah Foodman WVEMS promotes File of Life Program Information about residents medical conditions and medications is placed in magnetic holder on refrigerator with sticker for front door to notify responders in emergency Card to carry also provided Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 341 5075 Public Works 203 341 1120 Registrars of Voters 203 341 1115 Tax Collector 203 341 1060 Town Clerk 203 341 1110 WESTPORT S POPULATION BY AGE Source Latest Decennial U S Census 60 64 1 576 65 74 2 177 75 84 1 421 Total population of Westport 26 391 85 628 Percentage 60 years of age or over 21 9 Total 60 Land area 20 0 sq mi 5 802

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WILTON Town of Wilton Lynne A Vanderslice First Selectman Wilton Town Hall 238 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Senior Center also works closely with the following among other agencies organizations institutions Retired Senior Volunteer Program RSVP 203 762 0520 E mail mail wiltonct org Gives residents 55 and older opportunity to offer their time and talents to help all nonprofit groups in Wilton including schools churches Town departments Web site www wiltonct org Wilton Meals on Wheels Town Hall Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Provides low cost high quality hot and cold meals delivered Mon Wed Fri as needed to those who qualify Some financial assistance possible 203 563 0100 Fax 203 563 0299 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Department provides crisis intervention short term counseling information and referral to local state federal human service programs Emphasis on services to keep older people safe and independent in their homes Operates Free Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center Services for Wilton residents only 439 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 180 School Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 834 6238 Wilton Continuing Education offers a wide choice of courses in many areas of interest to seniors most free Hours Sept May Mon Fri 9 a m 5 p m June July Aug Mon Fri 9 a m 4 30 p m Wilton Family YMCA many programs specifically for older adults 404 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 762 8384 www wiltonymca org 395 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Director Cathy Pierce 203 762 0381 and 203 834 769 Coordinator of Senior Services Lauren M Hughes Wilton Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of leisure activities for seniors of all physical capabilities including barbecues and day trips Seasonal pass to Merwin Meadows park available free to those 65 or older Coordinator of Senior Activities Lizabeth Doty SENIOR CENTER Department of Social Services operates Senior Center as part of Comstock Community Center 180 School Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 834 6240 Among wide range of programs that Center sponsors are Weekly Hot lunch Wed Thurs with entertainment on Wed reservations required donations requested line dancing t ai chi Comstock Writers Group yoga fitness exercise activities bingo mah jongg chess Scrabble card games including lessons for beginners in bridge Wii bowling billiards Bimonthly Corridors newsletter provides schedules and details of Center offerings Mailed to registered voters 60 and older Also available on Town Web site Monthly Garden Club and lunch jewelry workshop Comstock Knitters and Crafters biweekly Book Discussion Group and lunch play reading blood pressure screenings painting and sketching Also offered Computer skills instruction covering computer fundamentals Excel Word graphic tools Internet usage 180 School Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 834 6234 www wiltonparksandrec org SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS Department of Social Services provides information on and referral to such services as support groups and respite programs particularly those offered by Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County 203 762 8958 STAY AT HOME IN WILTON INC Nonprofit membership organization that for a modest fee provides services to senior citizens who desire to stay in their homes with an independent lifestyle rather than move to congregate or assisted living residential complexes Services include information and referrals emergency planning home repairs safety services and adaptation home office problem solving help with pets household cleaning transportation for a variety of purposes more Support is offered by Coordination Directors with professional backgrounds Using a pool of volunteers and vetted paid providers Coordinators schedule services to meet the needs of participants 61

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62 WILTON Stay at Home in Wilton also functions as a kind of community by offering social activities such as parties concerts and seminars P O Box 46 Wilton CT 06897 0046 Web site www stayathomeinwilton org Executive Coordinator Janet Johnson TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Dial a Ride Town program operated out of Parks and Recreation Department Directed toward senior citizens and disabled Limited to Wilton and Norwalk Reservations required Nominal fee 203 834 6235 Hours Mon Fri 9 15 a m 11 30 a m 1 15 p m 3 30 p m FISH volunteer organization drives residents to medical and dental appointments in surrounding towns Not wheelchair accessible Call 48 hours in advance 203 834 3737 Mon Wed Fri 9 a m 4 p m ITN Coastal CT offers 24 7 transportation to anywhere within six towns serviced Easton Fairfield Norwalk Weston Westport Wilton Annual membership fee and reasonable rates per mile or hour 203 858 2001 TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Assessor determines eligibility of elderly homeowners and renters requesting tax relief grants Town Hall 203 563 0121 Assessor David Lisowski LIBRARY Wilton Library Association Inc facility is Town s center for business research leisure reading cultural activities Several programs and services designed with older adults in mind 137 Old Ridgefield Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 762 3950 Fax 203 834 1166 Web site www wiltonlibrary org Director Elaine Tai Lauria E mail etailauria wiltonlibrary org Services for seniors include PROBATE COURT Wilton is in Probate District 51 125 East Ave Room 232 Norwalk CT 06852 2009 203 854 7737 Fax 203 854 7825 Mailing Address P O Box 2009 Norwalk CT 06852 2009 Judge Anthony DePanfilis CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT 240 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Non emergencies 203 834 6260 Web site www wiltonpolice org Are You OK Program Telephone reassurance program available free to any resident homebound medically disabled or over 60 Each morning call placed to individual s home via automatic system If no response second call placed If still no response officer dispatched to residence and relative or key holder contacted FIRE DEPARTMENT Web site www wiltonfire org Chief Ronald Kanterman Headquarters Station 1 236 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Non emergencies 203 834 6246 or 203 834 5247 Station 2 Marhoffer Station 707 Ridgefield Rd Wilton CT 06897 Non emergencies 203 834 6246 or 203 834 6247 Georgetown Fire District of Town of Redding responds to calls from part of Georgetown section in Wilton Non emergencies 203 544 8800 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps WVAC 234 Danbury RD Wilton CT 06897 Non emergencies 203 834 6245 Aids for access and reading for those with handicaps and vision difficulties handicapped access entry doors large print collection magnifying glasses special computers and devices e g Optelec Reader WILTON S POPULATION BY AGE Senior Resources Center easy access to information sources especially relevant to senior interests 65 74 1 255 At Your Service At Home Program books magazines audiobooks mailed to homes of those unable to get to Library special pouch provided for postage paid return 85 441 Source Latest Decennial U S Census 60 64 1 003 75 84 794 Total 55 3 493 Total population of Wilton 18 062 Percentage 60 years of age or over 19 4 Land area 27 4 sq mi

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HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Connecticut Health and Service Organizations AARP Connecticut Suite104 Capitol Place 21 Oak St Hartford CT 06106 Tel 866 295 7211 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 2491 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 FSW Inc CT 233 Blatchley Ave New Haven CT 06513 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 63

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64 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 203 365 8452 Meriden 1 West Main St 203 238 0346 New Haven 150 Court St 203 773 5201 Norwalk 24 Belden Ave 203 849 1911 Stamford 2 Landmark Sq 203 359 0030

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65 Index Home Care Home Health Care PROFESSIONALS BUSINESSES AND SERVICES Comfort Keepers 30 32 Compass Care 3 31 Connecticut In Home Assistance 21 30 31 Cleaning Services Coastal Cleaning 25 Griswold Home Care 29 31 Home Choice Senior Care Inc 31 33 Medicaid Specialists Hope Health Care LLC 31 32 ADVANTA Medicaid Specialists 23 25 Jewish Senior Services Personal Response Systems Jewish Senior Services Voice Care 5 25 Poetry Presentation What the Great Poets Had to Say About Aging and the Last of Life 25 CAREGIVERS AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Adult Day Programs Adult Day Program at Waveny Care Center Friedman Home Care Agency 5 31 Osborn Home Care 13 32 Premier Care LLC 31 32 RVNA Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association 32 33 Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County 15 32 Waveny at Home 7 27 33 back cover Waveny Home Healthcare 7 27 33 back cover Hospices Greenwich Hospital Home Hospice Care 33 Jewish Senior Services Chaifetz Family Hospice 5 34 Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County 15 34 7 26 27 back cover Jewish Senior Services Grasmere by the Sea Hospitals Adult Day Services 5 26 Greenwich Hospital 34 Aging in Place Solutions Norwalk Hospital 34 Stamford Hospital 35 Senior Choice at Home A Program of Jewish Senior Services 5 26 Independent Living Communities Waveny LifeCare Network 7 26 27 back cover Carmel Ridge 19 35 Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities Teresian Towers 19 35 Nursing Homes Edgehill 26 inside back cover Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 22 35 Jewish Senior Services Jewish Senior Services The Jewish Home 5 35 Roz and Les Goldstein Assisted Living 5 26 Laurel Ridge Health Care Center 36 Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence 9 28 Maefair Health Care Center 36 Senior Choice at Home Northbridge Health Care Center 36 A Program of Jewish Senior Services 5 28 Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc 34 36 The Nathaniel Witherell 17 36 The Greens and The Residence at Cannondale 28 The Villa at Stamford The Inn Part of Waveny LifeCare Network for Premier Rehabilitation Healthcare 24 37 7 27 28 back cover Waveny Care Center 7 37 back cover The Village at Waveny Assisted Living Dedicated to Caring for Wilton Meadows People with Memory Loss 7 27 29 back cover Elder Abuse Prevention Jewish Senior Services The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention 5 29 Geriatric Assessments and Care Management Geriatric Care Management at Waveny 7 27 30 back cover Jewish Senior Services Institute on Aging 5 30 The Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic 7 27 30 back cover Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 35 37 Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Jewish Senior Services Outpatient Rehabilitation Services 5 37 Rehabilitation Facilities and Service Providers Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 22 37 Jewish Senior Services Goldstein Rehabilitation Center 5 37 Laurel Ridge Health Care Center 36 38

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66 Index continued Maefair Health Care Center 36 38 Northbridge Health Care Center 36 38 Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc 34 38 Rehabilitation Services Elderlaw Family Counseling Associates LLC 39 Kevin Kelly Associates 39 40 Law Offices of Joel D Muhlbaum LLC Attorneys at Law 39 Law Offices of Linnea J Levine LLC 40 41 at Waveny Care Center 7 27 38 back cover Banks The Nathaniel Witherell 17 38 People s United Bank inside front cover 40 The Villa at Stamford for Premier Rehabilitation Healthcare 24 38 Wilton Meadows 35 38 LEGAL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES REVERSE MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS Real Estate Roger Norum Realtor GRI SRES AHWD Higgins Group Real Estate 40 41 CEMETERIES AND FUNERAL HOMES Cognetta Funeral Home Crematory 41 43 Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 41 Attorneys Magner Funeral Home 42 Braunstein Todisco P C 12 39 40 Willowbrook Cemetery Association Inc 42 Eliovson Tenore We extend a special thanks to everyone who helped make the Senior GO TO Guide possible especially Olive Hauser Director Darien Department of Human Services Linda O Leary Office of the First Selectman Town of Darien Elizabeth Paris Director Senior Program Town of Darien Ann Augustine Assistant to Director Greenwich Department of Health Paula Belmont Staff Assistant Office of the First Selectman Town of Greenwich Chicky Krois Commission on Aging Town of Greenwich George O Loughlin Director of Case Management Town of Greenwich Deborah C Travers Division of Family Health Director Town of Greenwich Barbara Achenbaum Executive Director Staying Put in New Canaan Carol McDonald Director of Health Human Services Town of New Canaan Lyn Bond Director Lapham Community Center Senior Center of New Canaan Laura Epstein M S Municipal Agent for the Elderly City of Norwalk Sally Johnson Executive Assistant to the Mayor City of Norwalk Beatrix Winter Executive Director Senior Center City of Norwalk Kathleen Bordelon Executive Director SilverSource Inc Stamford Linda Christensen Development Associate SilverSource Inc Stamford Joanne Ettorre Municipal Agent for the Elderly City of Stamford Wendy Derene Selectman s Office Town of Weston Suzanne Friedman Assistant to the Social Worker Weston Social Services Dept Wendy Petty Senior Activities Center Town of Weston Susan Pfister Senior Center Director Town of Westport Margaret Pinheiro Administrative Secretary Westport Dept of Human Services Janet Suchsland Selectman s Office Town of Westport Lauren M Hughes Coordinator of Senior Services Wilton Dept of Social Services Janet Johnson Executive Coordinator Stay At Home Wilton CT Jacqueline Rochester Executive Assistant Office of the First Selectman Town of Wilton Hannah Smith ITNCoastalCT Thanks also to everyone who is helping to distribute copies of the Guide Publisher Thomas Gerrity Design Paula R Soli Advertising Sales Gail A Darrow Editorial Research Associate Peter J O Connell Web Master Sirvydas Vebra This Guide is intended to assist senior citizens older adults and their families in obtaining information about products and services of interest However because of the constant changing and updating of information contained herein it is not possible to guarantee complete accuracy of all the information or the complete absence of errors or omissions The publisher therefore does not assume liability for any inaccuracy errors or omissions in the information nor assume any liability for inaccurate or misleading information or errors or omissions contained in advertisements in this Guide Published annually by The Merrill Anderson Co Inc Stratford CT 06614 Copyright 2016 by The Merrill Anderson Co Inc All rights reserved

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