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4 CTSeniorHelpCenter com Fast easy and always FREE Table of Contents LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES Find the products and services that you need 32 Professionals Businesses and Services 34 Caregivers and Residential Facilities 40 Legal Insurance Real Estate Mortgages Reverse Mortgages and Financial Professionals 42 Cemeteries and Funeral Homes Healthy Happy and Safe We publish this Guide in the hope that it will help you and seniors whom you know to remain healthy happy and safe in the golden years We are blessed in having so many of the top care communities home care providers healthcare professionals and professional service providers in Fairfield County as advertisers Please call on them whenever a need arises We are excited about the launch of the new CT Senior Help Center It s one place that we all can use to find the services and products that we need along with local news and helpful articles And if you are looking for something fun to do check out our expanded events and activities calendar Cheers ARTICLES 6 COVER STORY Barnum His Life Was His Greatest Show 10 Addressing Hearing Loss Brings Many Benefits 16 HIgher Reverse Mortgage Limits for 2018 18 Q A Living Trusts 20 Tips to Help Families Cope With Alzheimer s 22 People s United Bank and AARP Partners in Protecting Seniors 24 Hospital Services for Seniors also page 43 26 Tips for Downsizing Your Home 27 Planning Pet Care for Years to Come 28 Facebook Is for Everyone 30 Painkillers Handle With Care 31 How Much of Your Assets Can You Keep if Your Spouse Enters a Nursing Home 43 Salute Our Veterans and information on VA Hospital Services Top photo this page Yasmine Luther Photography GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND RESOURCES Your community offers a wide range of services especially for seniors 44 Darien 59 Westport 46 Greenwich 61 Wilton 49 New Canaan 53 Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Thomas Gerrity 51 Norwalk 63 Connecticut Health and Service Organizations Publisher 54 Stamford 63 National Health and Service Organizations tgerrity seniorgotoguide com 57 Weston 65 Index To start or to make changes to your 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 free subscription please e mail us at tgerrity seniorgotoguide com or call us at 1 888 818 1232 2018 Merrill Anderson Co Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be copied or transmitted in any manner without written permission of the Publisher For advertising info Contact us toll free at 1 888 818 1232 or info seniorgotoguide com

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6 His life was his GREATEST show Research Associate areas of business and also politics and philanthropy The three ring circus created by P T Barnum to be the Greatest Show on Earth and delight children of all ages is now no more after 147 years But the impact of the Fabulous Showman the Prince of Humbugs the Shakespeare of Advertising on American society and culture was great and lives on It could be said that in a sense Phineas Taylor Barnum s greatest show was his own life a threering circus of sorts because of his energetic pursuit of varied interests not just show business but other Barnum always was a proud son of the Nutmeg State born in Bethel and living most of his life in Bridgeport Even his birthdate in 1810 was almost perfect for such an archetypal American figure July 5 Barnum was not fond of physical labor on the family farm but became an enthusiastic entrepreneur at an early age selling snacks and homemade cherry rum and purchasing his own livestock by the time he was 12 At 19 he married Charity Hallet his wife for the next 44 years who bore him four daughters by Peter J O Connell Editorial and By age 21 Barnum owned a general store a book auctioning trade a statewide lottery network and a newspaper called The Herald of Freedom He also engaged in real estate speculation and was active in local politics advocating against blue laws stemming from Puritan times that restricted gambling and other activities of P T Barnum and his first wife Charity Hallet circa 1860 amusement and recreation Making entertainment acceptable was a lifelong cause for Barnum As he wrote This is a trading world and men women and children who cannot live on gravity alone need something to satisfy their gayer lighter moods and hours and he who ministers to this want is in a business established by the Author of our nature And he also wrote The Noblest Art is that of Making Others Happy In 1834 when lotteries were banned in Connecticut Barnum sold his store and moved to New York City A year later he found his vocation as a showman when he exhibited Joice Heath a wizened black woman whom he advertised as the 161 yearold nurse to George Washington After Heath died in 1836 it was revealed that she was most likely no more than 80 This revelation came out during a public autopsy staged by Barnum himself who charged admission The Heath affair was the first of Barnum s humbugs as he called them dubbing himself the Prince of Humbugs For Barnum a humbug was different from a hoax It was something harmless presented in exuberant exaggeration with a wink and a nod for people s enjoyment and often to entice them into an environment where they could experience genuine wonders Barnum never said there s a sucker born every minute but he did say that the American people Continued on page 8

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88 Continued from page 6 like to be humbugged and I don t believe in duping the public but I believe in first attracting and then pleasing them And P T actually crusaded against hoaxes such as those associated with supposed mediums psychics and clairvoyants which he felt really were harmful Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale in 1850 Poster from the collection of the University of Sheffield to people The American Museum and the Swedish Nightingale In 1842 after some financial ups and downs Barnum opened his American Museum in New York City Previously museums mostly had been quiet venues with cabinets of curiosities waxworks and stuffed animals Barnum changed that By splashy stunts repetitive advertising and flamboyant publicity P T made his Museum a showplace of wonders from animals alive to Zip the Pinhead new technology were promoted by to the Egress Not knowing that that excited international attention Barnum as constituting a center for egress was simply a fancy word and became an American landmark family entertainment and instructive for exit many patrons followed For a quarter century the Museum amusement part of his successful the signs out the doors expecting was New York s most popular effort to change disapproving to find another attraction But the attraction By the time that it closed attitudes toward show business doors would lock behind them and in 1868 after several fires about Three of the most famous featured 82 million customers had gone through its doors attractions of the Museum were the they would have to pay another admission charge to get back in Fejee Mermaid a humbug actually Though a master of popular culture Under Barnum the Museum became consisting of the upper half of a Barnum said that his own personal an enormous enterprise eventually monkey sewed to the bottom of a tastes ran more toward the classical occupying four conjoined five fish General Tom Thumb a real I myself relished a higher grade of story buildings housing exhibit life little person only 25 inches amusement and I was a frequent and performance spaces along with tall and Chang and Eng Siamese attendant at the opera first class workshops and laboratories These twins conjoined at the chest Such concerts lectures and the like structures held a claimed 850 000 attractions led many people to spend To establish a reputation as an exhibits The constantly changing an entire day in the Museum cutting impresario of high culture as well as exhibits performances lectures into profits To speed them out P T a promoter of curiosities Barnum demonstrations of arts and crafts and put up signs reading This Way risked his entire fortune in 1850 by Continued on page 12

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10 LIFE IN BALANCE Addressing Hearing Loss Brings Many Benefits by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Research Associate W ith the technology available today hearing aids can enhance the quality of life significantly for most people with hearing impairment First and foremost you will hear a lot better It will become a lot easier to hear what other people say You will become reacquainted with sounds that you may not have heard clearly for a long time such as birds singing doorbells ringing the wind howling water running Because of the importance of hearing related issues and the problem of the reluctance of many to seek appropriate counseling and treatment the Senior GO TO Guide reached out to a noted Connecticut audiologist Dr Natan Bauman to get the benefit of his insights SGTG Dr Bauman how would you describe the essence of what you do Dr Bauman We are a practice with a passion We do not just dispense hearing aids we provide better hearing through technology education and counseling We truly understand that hearing is priceless and the effect that it has on our overall health and social interaction We treat our patients like a family and find a solution for each patient based on his or her specific needs We want our patients to be able to enjoy the subtleties of sound that enrich our lives SGTG Could you comment more on the passion that drives your practice Dr Bauman It is a function of my Dr Bauman My profession needs own drive for excellence the pursuit of perfection I began my studies with an effort to master the principles of electronics and sound propagation With that mastery I can make modifications to hearing aids so as to optimize what patients need My clinical experience and 30 years at the Hearing Balance and Speech Center have taught me how variable those needs are My ultimate goal is not just to make people hear better but to live better My real reward is hearing from a patient that I have done that to do a better job of making people understand the importance of hearing to overall physical mental emotional social health and the consequences of neglecting hearing problems For example hearing problems impact the cardiovascular system dementia diabetes With impaired hearing you live more poorly may find relating to other people a chore and stressful rather than a pleasure may even isolate yourself from social relationships Sound makes a huge difference in our lives for the brain turns sound into emotion Actually of the five senses you could say that hearing is the most important for survival We have ears to hear from all directions and unlike our eyes our ears are open 24 7 Their receptors are closer to the limbic system The great Helen Keller was blind and deaf but said that if she could achieve just one sight or hearing she would choose hearing So if your hearing is impaired go to an audiologist have a professional listen to what you have to say SGTG Has treating patients like a family as you said been a way of learning about the variability of needs involved in helping people live better Dr Bauman Yes Actually the ear system is a kind of family itself involving hearing balance and speech In people s families there are different needs by age because of changes in the brain and ambulatory changes Moreover people of the same age and degree of hearing loss may have different deep seated preferences as to what they most want to hear young grandchildren say or opera Their aids need to be adjusted differently I have to understand not just a person s degree of hearing loss but in a sense the total picture of the preferences from his or her brain and soul SGTG What do you think is the best way of encouraging someone with hearing difficulty to actually visit a professional specializing in hearing N Dr Bauman holds a Master s in electronics and electro acoustics from Wroclaw Polytechnic Institute in Poland and Master s and Doctor s degrees in audiology from Columbia University For ten years Dr Bauman directed a clinic at Yale New Haven Hospital with a faculty appointment in the Yale School of Medicine In 1988 he opened the Hearing Balance and Speech Center and in 1999 the New England Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic HBSC now has six locations spread throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties Dr Bauman is the developer of hearing aids that have been called revolutionary HAVE YOU HEARD That more than 30 million people in the U S over age 50 have impaired hearing including two thirds of those older than 70 years and four fifths of those older than 85 yet less than 15 of the hearing impaired use a hearing aid device That the average person seeing a medical professional about difficulty in hearing has been having trouble for seven or more years before seeing the professional

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11 HAVE TROUBLE HEARING WE CAN HELP A Sound Approach to Better Hearing A Practice with a Passion 6 Convenient Locations Branford Bristol Hamden Norwalk Wallingford Waterbury Each office is under the direction of Dr Natan Bauman Ed D M S Eng FAAA Treatment of Hearing Loss Balance Problems Buzzing or Ringing Tinnitus Sound Sensitivity Dizziness Hearing Aid Repair and Replacement Most Technically Advanced Hearing Devices Hearing Well is a Family Affair We are a practice with a passion We do not just sell hearing aids we sell better hearing which leads to a better life says Dr Bauman who has devoted his career to his passion audiology At HBSC we offer state of the art testing diagnostics and hearing devices for those who may have a hearing problem Our practice is like a family and we treat our patients as a member of the family We truly care about and listen to our patients We pride ourselves in knowing that we change people s lives giving them the opportunity to engage with their friends and loved ones Our center is well known for its ability to develop innovative methods for helping those who are hard of hearing or suffer from tinnitus or other sound sensitivity disorders Give us a call today 203 866 6671 Norwalk 148 East Ave Suite 3L Bristol 291 Queen St Wallingford 25 Fair St FREE Hearing Assessment Demonstration of the NEW Oticon Opn Branford 11 Harrison Ave Hamden 2661 Dixwell Ave Waterbury 171 Grandview Ave Suite 203 Central Office 203 287 9915 info hearingbalance com hearingbalance com The purpose of this hearing assessment and or demonstration is for hearing wellness to determine if the patient s may benefit from using hearing aids Products demonstrated may differ from products sold Test conclusion may not be a medical diagnosis The use of any hearing aid may not fully restore normal hearing and does not prevent future hearing loss Testing is to evaluate your hearing wellness which may include selling and fitting hearing aids Hearing instruments may not meet the needs of all hearing impaired individuals One offer per customer Insurance benefit including Managed Care or federal reimbursements cannot be combined with any of our promotional offers coupons or discounts Other terms may apply See office for details Information within this offer was correct at time of printing

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12 12 Continued from page 8 Iranistan P T Barnum s home 1848 1857 Lith of Sarony Major N Y The Swedish Nightingale was Jenny Lind a lovely young woman of appealing character and a marvelous soprano voice who was the toast of Europe at the time Barnum signed Lind to a contract for the then unheard of virtually staggering sum of 1 000 a night for a singing tour of America Barnum s publicity machine went into high gear Lindmania surpassing the Beatlemania of the 1960s resulted Some 60 000 people turned out to greet Lind on her arrival in New York Barnum and Lind each ended up making about 250 000 above expenses for the Nightingale s tour Barnum was now one of the richest men in America and one of the most famous in the world Bridgeport and the New City In 1848 already well on his way to fame and fortune Barnum constructed a spectacular mansion on 17 acres in Bridgeport the first of four notable homes that he would build in his beloved adopted city Named Iranistan the mansion was an architectural extravaganza befitting the showman with a mix of Byzantine Moorish and Turkish elements Its cost a staggering 150 000 Barnum dearly loved what he called his beautiful country seat and played happy host there to many famous contemporaries But Iranistan was destroyed by a fire in 1857 the first of several times that flames would strike at Barnum s buildings Barnum was a visionary of industrial development as well as of show business In 1851 he expressed interest in making the east side of Bridgeport the nucleus of a new city the Connecticut hub for the nation s industrial surge In pursuit of this vision P T solicited successful manufacturers to move their businesses to the new city But Barnum made a rare mishandling of the art of the deal with one of his major projects in east Bridgeport He went bankrupt and had to give up his Connecticut and New York enterprises He only regained his financial standing by touring Europe for several years with General Tom Thumb and lecturing on temperance and ironically enough on the theme of The Art of Money Getting or Success in Life P T then purchased back his properties and resumed his lucrative operation of the American Museum in New York and development of east Bridgeport As Kathleen Maher Executive Director Curator of Bridgeport s The Barnum Museum puts it Barnum ultimately became the primary engineer of the city s prosperous industrial age and assisted in ushering in an epic of unprecedented industrial growth in Connecticut and on an American landscape Continued on page 14

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14 Continued from page 12 assisted in ushering in an epic of unprecedented industrial growth in Connecticut and on an American landscape Politics and Philanthropy As the crisis over slavery and sectionalism deepened in the 1850s Barnum became a noted advocate of abolition and preservation of the Union He sponsored stage productions of Harriet Beecher Stowe s novels Uncle Tom s Cabin and Dred and in 1857 joined the newly formed anti slavery Republican Party During the Civil War he added pro Unionist exhibits lectures and dramas to the American Museum Barnum s Unionist sympathies incited a Confederate arsonist to start a fire at the Museum in 1864 and in 1865 the Museum burned to the ground from a fire of unknown origin Barnum rebuilt the Museum at a new location but fire struck again in 1868 and P T finally retired from the museum business Though Barnum retired from the museum business in the 1860s he did not retire from public life In fact he became a politician Though at times he said that politics was distasteful he also said that a man who takes no interest in politics is unfit to live in a land where the government rests in the hands of the people In 1865 P T was elected to the Connecticut legislature from the town of Fairfield and over time would serve four terms In the legislature P T championed the rights of blacks and other minorities In one notable speech he declared A human soul that God has created and Christ died for is not to be trifled with It may tenant the body of a Chinaman a Turk an Arab or a Hottentot it is still an immortal spirit In a sense Barnum like Whitman and Melville the literary giants who were his contemporaries was a great celebrator of diversity and democracy both in his political views and in his business enterprises As a legislator Barnum also worked to limit the power of corporate railroad lobbyists and assist commuters And he backed temperance reforms and the abolition of the death penalty In 1867 P T ran for a seat in the U S Congress but ironically he lost to a cousin also named Barnum However in 1875 P T was elected Mayor of Bridgeport and worked to improve the water supply bring gas lighting to the city s streets and enforce liquor and prostitution laws In addition as a philanthropist Barnum founded Bridgeport Hospital in 1878 and was its first president He also donated the land for Seaside Park and designed Mountain Grove Cemetery P T donated land and funds to house the work of the Bridgeport Scientific Society and Fairfield County Historical Society The architecturally notable building that resulted is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now the home of The Barnum Museum And too Tufts University in Massachusetts of which Barnum was one of the founders benefited greatly from his generosity The Circus Barnum could not stay away from show business for long In 1870 he came out of business retirement to launch with a partner P T Barnum s Great Traveling Museum Menagerie Caravan Barnum Bailey Greatest Show on Earth poster c 1899

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15 Hippodrome This phenomenon of the entertainment world was the largest circus ever the first with three rings and one of the first to travel by train It went through several name changes eventually after Barnum s death becoming the Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Combined Shows the Greatest Show on Earth Barnum also was friends with Henry Bergh founder of the ASPCA donated to it and commissioned a statue honoring Bergh in Bridgeport s Seaside Park Barnum s triumph with the circus was tempered by a personal tragedy the death in 1873 of Charity his wife of 44 years To relieve his grief P T went to England to stay with a British friend for a time There he met and married the friend s daughter Nancy Fish who was 40 years younger than P T Phineas Taylor Barnum died in 1891 He had suffered a stroke in 1890 Just before his death he had his obituary printed in advance so that he could enjoy it The day he died he asked for a report on the latest receipts of the circus at Madison Square Garden P T was buried in Mountain Grove Cemetery The Times of London echoed the world press in its final tribute to Barnum He created the vocation of showman on a grandiose scale He early realized that essential feature of a modern democracy its readiness to what will amuse and instruct it His name was a proverb already and a proverb it will continue Perhaps that proverb could be summed up by saying remembering the circus slogan P T Barnum was a child at heart all his life no matter his age N The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport REMEMBERING BARNUM The Barnum Museum is located in a historic building at 820 Main Street in Bridgeport and has an extensive collection of items related to P T Barnum and the history of Bridgeport The Museum has been undergoing renovations because of storm damage in 2010 and current exhibits are located in the People s United Bank Gallery behind the historic Museum building For more information contact barnum museum org or 203 331 1104 ext 100 A statue of Barnum is located in Seaside Park in Bridgeport A gate from Barnum s last house Marina stands in Marina Park near Seaside Park And there is also a Marina Park Drive A sculpture honoring Barnum stands outside the public library in Bethel The Bridgeport Port Jefferson Steamboat Company co founded by Barnum in 1883 operates across Long Island Sound between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson N Y One of its vessels is named the PT Barnum Part of Waldemere one of Barnum s homes still stands on Rennell Street in Bridgeport And there is a Waldemere Avenue Another part of Waldemere is located on Pauline Street in the Lordship section of Stratford Barnum Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Bridgeport and Stratford The Merrill Anderson Company publisher of the Senior GO TO Guide has its offices on Barnum Avenue in Stratford A major motion picture about Barnum was released in 2017 There have been other films and plays over the years For 70 years P T Barnum s life and accomplishments have been celebrated with the annual Barnum Festival The Festival runs for several weeks in June and July with a wide range of family friendly events in Bridgeport and surrounding towns The Senior GO TO Guide is proud to participate and be one of the sponsors of the Barnum Festival Senior Dance For more information on the Festival visit www barnumfestival com

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16 Higher Reverse Mortgage Limits for 2018 Beginning in January 2018 lending limits for government insured reverse mortgages have been increased allowing borrowers the opportunity to access more of their home equity than ever before The Federal Housing Administration FHA is required by the National Housing Act to set Single Family forward loan limits at 115 of median house prices subject to a floor and a ceiling on the limits The floor loan limit increased from 275 665 to 294 515 on January 1 2018 In high cost areas the FHA s loan limit ceiling increased to 679 650 up from its present level of 636 150 The vast majority of reverse mortgages are federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages HECMs that are backed by the Federal Housing Administration These loans allow homeowners age 62 and older to convert a portion of their home equity into loan proceeds that can be used to supplement retirement spending So what do higher loan limits mean for reverse mortgage borrowers With the Maximum Claim Amount MCA now set at 679 650 for 2018 this amount will now be the highest possible loan limit that can be insured by FHA on a single HECM loan But let s assume that your home was appraised for 500 000 In this scenario the MCA would be 500 000 rather than the max limit of 679 650 Understanding MCA is important because lenders consider this amount when determining how much reverse mortgage loan proceeds will be available to you also known as the principal limit Higher lending limits mean that some reverse mortgage borrowers can access a greater amount of home equity than in the past This is especially true for homeowners with properties valued above the former FHA HECM max lending limit of 636 150 In 2018 some positive things are surfacing The first meaningful loan limit change since 2009 has gone into effect increasing from 636 150 to 679 500 For borrowers with higher priced homes we have seen the reemergence of the Reverse Jumbo loan The existing jumbo program had been under utilized because it only benefited borrowers with homes valued at 1 5 million or more and it held a high rate The jumbo programs have been improved so that rates are lower and borrowers receive more money higher loan to value based on age Rates are everything Interest rates now have a direct impact on your available reverse mortgage benefit Taking out a reverse mortgage now before rates climb higher will yield you the most from your home s equity If you are short to close but have the funds to bring in now is the best time to do so and eliminate that mortgage payment The Maximum Claim amount is the lesser of a home s appraised value or the maximum FHA lending limit This means that if your home is appraised at 700 000 your MCA under the HECM reverse mortgage program will be the max lending limit of 679 650 because this is the lesser of the two values Cover story photo credits can be found on page 66 If you would like to move and use a reverse mortgage for a new home purchase we can help you buy that new home without taking on a traditional mortgage or having to pay cash for the home A combination of cash and a reverse mortgage on the new home may be your perfect combination At Atlantic Home Loans we will look at your unique situation and devise a plan that suits your needs N Call me or email me anytime Cindy Cindy Perham Reverse Mortgage Specialist Atlantic Home Loans 1835 Post Road East 2nd floor Westport CT 06880 203 521 0445 mobile 203 454 1000 x 2104 office 203 413 4423 fax NMLS 110424

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18 Q A Living Trusts by James B Gust Esq Senior Tax Trust Editor Merrill Anderson Co Inc F or centuries living trusts have been a popular management tool for the preservation and growth of one s assets Living trusts offer a remarkable degree of flexibility helping people achieve their needs for today as well as for tomorrow And for planning for the future for coping with the unexpected For maintaining financial security for loved ones and for organizing one s assets in an efficient manner Not to mention the peace of mind that comes with having a solid plan in place for the management of one s wealth I m often asked questions about living trusts We would like to share a few of the more common ones with you 1 Is it difficult to set up a trust No You start by discussing your financial concerns and investment goals with a trust officer or other wealth management professional along with your attorney who will prepare the trust agreement 2 What does the agreement say Generally the agreement delineates that you as grantor creator of the trust are transferring assets to a legal entity the trust to be administered by a named trustee A typical trust agreement arranges for income from the trust assets to be paid to a spouse the

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19 income beneficiary for his or her lifetime and then after to children remainder beneficiaries 3 Do I give up permanent control of my assets when I set up a living trust Absolutely not The beauty of a living trust is that it s revocable at any time What s more you are able to make changes to your trust agreement as family economic or investment circumstances dictate 4 Who makes the investment decisions with regard to the assets in the trust because they lack the time or specialized knowledge to do all the necessary investment homework themselves But you may delegate as much or as little investment responsibility as you wish For instance you may spell out your goals and requirements in your trust agreement and leave the specific investment decisions to an investment advisor Or you may ask that proposed investment changes be submitted for your approval Or you may choose just to ask for recommendations and do your own research as well 5 How much must I transfer to the trust Many people mistakenly believe that trusts are only for the very rich But the great majority of people who set up trusts don t classify themselves as rich and they don t have multimillion dollar trusts Many of them set up a trust when they sell a business receive an inheritance or want to safeguard a retirement nest egg N Many people look for objective unbiased portfolio supervision Brightview Bright Life Discover exceptional senior living for Mom and Dad Respectful customized care Cultural and social events Experienced associates Lives Inspiring Bright for All Our Residents Luxury amenities Gourmet meals Specialized dementia care neighborhood Contact Tina to schedule your personal visit 203 654 3621 TWitthoefft bvsl net 162 New Canaan Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 www BrightviewonNewCanaan com

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20 Tips to help families cope with Alzheimer s BPT Receiving an Alzheimer s family relationships unless everyone Alzheimer s or dementia should be a team effort too many caregivers feel they re not getting the support they need 84 of caregivers said that they would like more support particularly from family and 64 felt isolated and alone pitches in to support caregivers and Family stresses diagnosis is never easy It s life changing not only for the person receiving the diagnosis but also for his or her family members as well The disease can exact a devastating toll on take steps to secure the financial future of the person with Alzheimer s These are a few important takeaways from a survey by the Alzheimer s Association The survey of more than 1 500 American adults including current and former caregivers for someone with Alzheimer s found that while 91 agreed caring for someone with Caring for someone living with Alzheimer s can be overwhelming and too much for one person to shoulder alone says Beth Kallmyer vice president of constituent services for the Alzheimer s Association Without help caregivers can end up feeling isolated undervalued and lacking support from the people they want to be able to turn to for help The survey found relationships between siblings to be the most strained stemming from not having enough support in providing care 61 as well as the overall burden of caregiving 53 Among all caregivers who experienced strain in their relationships many felt that their efforts were undervalued by their family 43 or the person with the disease 41 Contributing to the stress were a lack of communication and planning 20 of survey respondents said that they had not discussed their wishes with a spouse or other family member and only 24 had made financial plans to support themselves post diagnosis N NAVIGATING ALZHEIMER S Despite its seriousness some families grew closer following an Alzheimer s diagnosis according to the survey More than a third of those surveyed said caregiving actually strengthened their family relationships and two out of three said that they felt the experience gave them a better perspective on life Relationships between spouses partners benefited the most The Alzheimer s Association online Caregiver Center offers wide ranging resources to help families navigate the many challenges associated with the disease The Association offers tips to help mitigate family tensions and relieve caregiver stress including Communicate openly Establishing and maintaining good communication not only helps families better care for their loved one with Alzheimer s but also it can relieve stress and simplify life for caregivers too Families should discuss how they will care for the person with Alzheimer s whether the current care plan is meeting the person s needs and any modifications that may be warranted Plan ahead In addition to having a care plan for how to cope as the disease progresses it s important to have a financial plan as well The survey found that 70 of people fear being unable to care for themselves or support themselves financially but only 24 have made financial plans for their future caregiving needs Nearly three quarters said that they would prefer a paid caregiver but just 15 had planned for one even though Alzheimer s is one of the costliest diseases affecting seniors Enlisting the help of qualified financial and legal advisors can help families better understand their options Listen to each other Dealing with a progressive disease such as Alzheimer s can be stressful and not everyone reacts the same way Give each family member an opportunity to share his or her opinion Avoid blaming or attacking each other which can only cause more stress and emotional harm Cooperate and conquer Make a list of responsibilities and estimate how much time money and effort each will require Talk through how best to divide these tasks among family members based on each person s preferences and abilities If you need help coordinating the division of work the Alzheimer Association s online Care Team Calendar can help Seek outside support Families can benefit from an outside perspective Connect with others who are dealing with similar situations Find an Alzheimer s Association support group in your area or join the ALZConnected online community You also can get around the clock help from the Alzheimer s Association Helpline at 800 272 3900

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22 22 People s United Bank and AARP PARTNERS IN PROTECTING SENIORS by Peter J O Connell Editorial and Research Associate Did you know 16 billion was stolen from U S consumers through scams and fraud in 2016 Identity theft rose by 16 in 2016 the highest number since tracking began in 2003 Some 15 4 million Americans were victims of this offense in that year Every two seconds someone s identity is stolen It s facts like these that in 2017 led People s United Bank and AARP to join forces with the goal of better protecting consumers particularly seniors throughout New England and New York against fraud scams and identity theft Both organizations have long labored in the cause of protection More than 50 years ago Dr Ethel Percy Andrus founded AARP then known as the American Association of Retired Persons to protect the financial security of older Americans Jack Barnes President and CEO of People s United Bank points out People s United Bank has actively collaborated with law enforcement and other community partners for over 20 years in an effort to help residents particularly older adults avoid financial exploitation People s United Bank s Masters Program has been an important part of this effort See sidebar on next page The fraud prevention partnership of the two organizations is aimed at providing customers and non customers of all ages with instant access to co branded print digital and online educational resources and information AARP official Nancy LeaMond explains AARP s Fraud Watch Network has helped thousands of consumers avoid theft and common fraud schemes such as the IRS imposter scam the tech support scam and the grandparents scam Our new collaboration with People s United Bank will extend this outreach effort to the grassroots level reaching consumers where they conduct financial transactions in person and online Now AARP s Fraud Watch Network FWN materials are available in hundreds of People s United Bank branches Among them is the very helpful AARP Watchdog Alert Handbook To further raise awareness co branded messages are appearing on People s United Bank ATM machines and a direct mail campaign has reached thousands of households Interactive kiosks which are touring People s United Bank branches contain a tablet with a unique preloaded AARP People s United Bank app for viewing AARP s library of digital fraud prevention content including articles videos and quizzes People s United Bank also has established a webpage that links directly to the AARP s Fraud Watch Network Website at peoples com fraudwatch The AARP s Fraudwatch Network Website provides information about the ever proliferating variety of frauds and scams prevention tips from experts an interactive Scam Tracking Map fun educational quizzes and video presentations featuring renowned security experts Users may sign up for e mails that deliver breaking scam information and they may call a free helpline at 877 908 3360 to speak with trained volunteers

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23 23 People s United Bank hosted an AARP Fraud Prevention presentation at two of its branches in Connecticut including the Financial Center Branch in Trumbull and Bishop s Corner Branch in West Hartford The presentation was delivered by AARP Fraud Watch Network representatives who spoke about common scams tactics used by scam artists and identity theft prevention tips For information and resources visit peoples com fraudwatch In addition to long established People s United Bank employee training on preventing fraud and financial exploitation bank employees are utilizing the Fraud Watch Network to help keep them aware of the latest scams in their communities And AARP offices and People s United Bank branches have conducted joint community education programs and they plan to do additional events this year Both organizations have long presented their own separate programs of this type To sum up the alliance Jack Barnes says Our partnership with AARP delivers the Fraud Watch Network directly to our customers and other consumers further protecting them from identity theft and scams We are proud that our online network and bank employees will play an important role in continuing to elevate security awareness N The People s United Bank Masters Program is designed for senior citizens and community members to help safeguard seniors from financial exploitation and other criminal activity Working in collaboration with law enforcement senior advocacy agencies and businesses the Masters Program provides educational programs seminars events and training in the communities that the bank serves throughout Connecticut New York Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire and Maine The Masters Program pursues these goals through a number of initiatives including Senior Sensitivity Training Financial Exploitation Prevention and Intervention Crime Prevention Seminars Safe Tea Meetings Purse Patrols Uniform Fashion Shows Yellow Dot Program Information about these initiatives can be obtained by contacting Ms Angela DeLeon People s United Bank Masters Program Coordinator 850 Main Street Bridgeport CT 06604 E mail Angela DeLeon peoples com

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24 medicine Patients with a wound that has not begun to heal in two weeks or is not completely healed in six weeks may benefit from the proven best practice methodologies of our physician driven multidisciplinary approach to outpatient wound care HOSPITAL services for seniors Radiology STAMFORD HOSPITAL For appointments call 203 276 2602 Stamford Health is a not for profit healthcare system in Lower Fairfield County The system provides inpatient outpatient and ambulatory services through Stamford Hospital a 305 bed acute care tertiary hospital Stamford Health Medical Group a network of local primary care physicians and healthcare specialists and a diverse and growing number of ambulatory locations across the region Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons with nearly every one of its residents completing rotations at Stamford Hospital HSS Orthopedics at Stamford Health is a collaboration with Hospital for Special Surgery to provide access to advanced orthopedic care Stamford Hospital received Magnet Designation for nursing excellence in 2016 and the Planetree Distinction Award for Leadership and Innovation in Patient Centered Care in 2014 Main Hospital Address One Hospital Plaza Stamford CT 06902 StamfordHealth org 203 276 1000 Find the doctor that s right for you From arthritis care to wound care and from radiology to lab draw our medical providers see patients in multiple locations throughout Fairfield County Find the doctor that s right for you today by calling our physician referral line at 1 877 233 WELL 9355 or visiting StamfordHealth org Some of our services and specialties include Bennett Cancer Center 203 276 2695 The Carl Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center combines state of the art technology and advanced clinical knowledge with care that treats each patient as an individual The Bennett Cancer Center is proud to be a member of the Dana Farber Brigham and Women s Cancer Care Collaborative providing our staff and patients access to the latest and most effective evidence based best practices and standards in cancer treatment and research Heart Vascular Institute 203 276 2328 Stamford Hospital is a recognized center of excellence in heart care The Heart Vascular Institute is a full service cardiovascular program with specialties ranging from prevention and screening to the most innovative treatments in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery Cardiac Rehabilitation 203 276 2183 Whether you have just had a cardiac procedure or if you have cardiovascular disease we ll help you learn how to exercise safely improve your stamina and strengthen your muscles with an individualized treatment plan Outpatient Rehabilitation 203 276 2660 Stamford Health offers a variety of outpatient rehabilitation services in friendly supportive environments Our expert team of rehabilitation professionals includes occupational and physical therapists speech and language pathologists a rehabilitation psychologist and respiratory therapists Physical therapy offices are conveniently located in Stamford New Canaan and Greenwich Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center 203 276 2486 The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center offers outpatient clinical wound care and hyperbaric Our radiology department effectively diagnoses monitors and treats disease seven days a week and our radiologists have the expertise and experience to deliver you the best experience possible Radiology services are located in Stamford Darien Greenwich and Wilton Laboratory Draw Stations For lab customer service call 203 276 7222 We offer blood draw services at various locations all provided by Stamford Hospital Test results are often ready the same day and always by the next day Lab draw stations are conveniently located in Darien Stamford New Canaan Wilton Norwalk and Greenwich THE NEW STAMFORD HOSPITAL BUILT WITH YOU IN MIND All private patient rooms A level of patient centered care not previously possible To learn more or to find a primary care or specialty physician near you call 1 877 233 WELL 9355 or visit StamfordHealth org

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26 Tips for Downsizing Your Home by Thomas Gerrity Publisher M oving out of a home that you ve lived in for many years can be stressful Especially when moving to a smaller space causes you to make decisions about what you re taking with you However downsizing offers a lot of benefits to seniors Maybe there will be less or no yard work and a smaller space may be easier to keep clean Maybe there s a staircase to the bedrooms that has become too hard to climb and you re spending more nights sleeping on the sofa instead of your bed Or maybe you have way more space than you need When you re ready to downsize your home here are a few tips to keep in mind so as to make moving as painless as possible Start early If you think downsizing your home is in your future it s never too early to begin sorting through some of your belongings Get into those closets and storage spaces and start weeding out items for which you no longer have a need Plan ahead Have an idea of how big your new living space will be Knowing how much space that you ll have will allow you to plan for how much furniture you can bring with you and how much storage space you ll have for your belongings Create lists Lists help keep you organized Make lists of things that you need to do such as shutting off utilities transferring magazine subscriptions etc as well as lists of belongings you would like to keep donate or sell Ask for help Enlist family members or close friends early on to help you move Moving is not an easy process and you shouldn t think that you ll be able to do it all yourself Start making decisions Sometimes deciding what to keep and what needs to go can be the hardest part of moving We attach memories to our belongings and parting with them can be bittersweet Keep in mind that not everything can come with you so you may need to make some tough decisions Give things away Oftentimes family members are happy to take some of your belongings into their own homes As they are helping you pack and move designate certain items to them or let them choose to take an item that they may have been coveting for a while Save the memories You might not have room for all those old photo albums in your new home Ask someone about digitizing them or even pare them down into smaller scrapbooks of memories N

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27 27 Planning Pet Care for Years to Come by Connecticut Humane Society 701 Russell Road Newington CT 06111 From unconditional love and warm snuggles to comfort after a long day pets give us so much throughout their lives and we want to give them all we can too That s why it s important to plan for their care should something unexpected happen to you Seniors Real Estate Specialist Realtors who carry the Seniors Real Estate Specialist SRES designation are carefully trained to meet the special needs of seniors when selling buying relocating or refinancing residential or investment properties They bring a unique approach to each transaction and interaction with clients They offer a deep knowledge of real estate and the local and economic issues shaping market trends but they re also educated on issues of particular concern to seniors It s a good idea to consult with an SRES designated Relator early in the process as his or her insight and advice could save you time and money If a time comes when you can no About the Connecticut longer keep your pet consider Humane Society When mapping out your pet s placing him or her with your pet The Connecticut Humane Society future in case of emergency caregiver another family or an is the leading resource in the state identify at least two relatives or animal shelter you trust Review this for companion animal welfare friends who agree to be temporary plan with your attorney You can enriching of families on methe tolives provide you and with or permanent pet caregivers include instructions for your You pet can count Baby Boomers communities through adoption Ensure neighbors friends and in your will and create a pet the trustpersonalized service that you deserve we ve been expecting you services medical care education family know about your pet outlining care Whether you re moving closer to your and prevention of cruelty The and have the caregivers contact family or closer Even to relaxation SRES have pets you can if youandon t Connecticut Humane Society is designee will take the extra time to find information Review your choices still a difference for animals you the home of yourmake dreams not affiliated with any national periodically relationships and in need by making a planned gift animal welfare groups and does circumstances can change to Connecticut Humane Society not euthanize for time space Next gather important paperwork CHS pets By including CHS as a breed or age To learn more about contact information of the pet beneficiary of your will trust life the Connecticut Humane Society caregivers and your veterinarian insurance or retirement plan you ll please visit www cthumane org veterinary records photos of your ensure lifesaving care is always I am aready Senior Real Estate Specialist pet and any special instructions and waiting for pets in need These SRES I have the knowledgeCThumane org and expertise to counsel clients 55 and Newington Waterford Keep it in one easy to access types of gifts may also give you Linda Lang Bankowski REALTOR up through lifestyle transitions in Westport place and give copiesCell Text to your203 619 4377 additional benefits by reducing your relocation and selling the family eFax 203 306 3155 pet caregivers income tax or estate taxes home Explore Call me today for a free 800 452 0114 Linda Treb co your options with a financial planner consultation Licensed Broker CT FL Keep an alert card in your wallet 31 Quinnipiac Avenue North Haven CT 06473 or attorney Laureen Kennedy to let responders know you have CT REB 0756001 FL BK3290007 680 South Main Street Cheshire CT 06410 a pet and who to contact as a Visit CThumane org for more 203 671 1817 laureenkennedy com caregiver You can also post this information on making pets in need information on your home s doors part of your legacy or planning for and windows your own pet s future N

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28 Facebook is for everyone by Thomas Gerrity Publisher Facebook is fun and useful because so many people and so much information are there And it s free O lder adults are book s fastest growing segment of users Why Just like college kids who joined more than a decade ago they are enjoying keeping up with their loved ones connecting with current and old friends and staying abreast of what s going on If you haven t already signed up it s very easy to get going The only things that you ll need in order to sign up are your name birthday gender and an e mail address Go to www facebook com and look on the right side of your screen under the heading sign up Fill in the information and click the green sign up button You ll be directed to type a few words to show that you re human Facebook will ask if you d like to find your friends It s a good idea to do this now Follow the prompts to allow Facebook to scour your e mail service for people you ve e mailed who are also on Facebook Click the boxes next to the ones you d like to add to your list of friends Next it s time to create your profile In general the more detailed your profile the easier it ll be for you to find people and for people to find you It s worth taking your time when entering your high school college and current or past employer information as prompted You will be able to edit this information anytime that you want Then again as prompted include a photo of yourself either by clicking the button to upload a photo that already exists on your computer or by automatically taking a shot with your computer or device s built in camera In general people tend to use informal pictures that do a good job of showing faces but your profile picture can be anything under the sun as long as it s rated PG 13 or below The final step before Facebook allows you to start sharing content is confirming your registration through your e mail account Simply go to the e mail that you listed on the very first sign up page open the message from Facebook and click complete sign up You re now fully operational and ready to start surfing around Facebook s many features You can update your page whenever you like including posting messages pictures and videos Once you ve joined search for the Senior GO TO Guide for updates on local CT Senior events and news N

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29 A GLOSSARY OF FACEBOOK TERMS Profile Facebook refers to your Profile as your complete picture and story on Facebook It includes your Profile picture biography personal information and more Your Profile can be public or private It s your personal piece of real estate on Facebook Cover Picture the large horizontal photo at the top of your timeline Profile Picture the small photo in the far lower left corner of your Cover Picture It will show up every time you post a comment or status update Friend The people with whom you connect or Friend share content and updates You can send Friend requests to other Facebook members You also receive Friend requests from other members which you can accept decline or ignore Like You can click the Like link on any status update to show that you like the content Things that you like will also appear on your Timeline Comment In addition to liking a post you can include a comment News Feed Your News Feed is the continually appended feed of status updates that appears on your Profile home page It shows the most recent activities from your Friends and Pages that you follow Timeline shows all of your updates and activities in reverse chronological order Messages These are similar to private email messages They appear in your Facebook Inbox and can include text messages chats emails and mobile messages from your Friends Chat Using this feature you can send and receive instant messages with Friends without leaving Facebook CTSeniorHelpCenter com Fast easy and always FREE

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30 Painkillers Handle with care DON T BE AN ACCIDENTAL DEALER LOCK UP YOUR MEDS by Thomas Gerrity Publisher Drug overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States surpassing peak annual deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents guns and HIV infection Pain relievers are by far the most commonly abused prescription drugs and ones with opioids are especially addictive If you are prescribed pain medication protect yourself and others by following these tips Tell your doctor what medications you are on This seems like a no brainer but not providing your doctor with a detailed personal history and list of medications that you re already taking can have serious effects particularly if you see multiple doctors Take exactly as directed Follow your doctor s instructions Changing how you take opioids and other painkillers increases the chances of misuse dependency and even addiction Get a tip sheet An information sheet should cover how and when to take the medication For example does take two pills four times a day mean to take eight pills in a 24 hour period or eight pills during waking hours Don t take medicine in the dark If you cannot read the label on a pill bottle do not take what is inside If you keep all your medicines in the same place the potential for popping a harmful dose of a prescription strength drug instead of two Tylenols is very high Don t chew crush or break pills Although the sight of a mammoth pill is enough to make anyone gag avoid the urge to break it into smaller easy to swallow pieces These smaller pieces can get absorbed into the body faster than they are meant to and may have effects similar to a drug overdose Do not share medications How drugs react in the body varies from person to person Medications are prescribed to specific individuals Taking drugs intended for others or offering someone drugs meant for you could have lethal consequences Throw out expired medications Expired medications should be thrown away Many police departments have prescription drug drop off boxes in their lobbies that are available 24 7 Use a permanent marker to cross out your personal information or remove the label Store securely Commonly abused prescription medications such as painkillers are highly sought after Always keep prescription medications in a safe and secure location in your home so that others cannot take them Prescription medications should be kept in their original bottles in a locked cabinet lock box or a hidden location CTSeniorHelpCenter com Studies show that 70 of young people who abuse prescription drugs get them from their parents grandparents or other relatives Following these three steps will go a long way in keeping your medications out of the wrong people s hands Count your pills at least every two weeks to monitor theft and help ensure that medications are being taken properly Lock and store medications in a secure place where others would not think to look Drop off unused or expired medications at drop boxes or during take back events You may think that your loved ones and visitors won t steal your pills When addiction takes over however an addicted person will do anything to get his or her next fix N Fast easy and always FREE

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31 How much of your assets can you keep if your spouse enters a nursing home home repairs and improvements new kitchen bathroom roof furnace driveway windows etc by Attorney James M Hughes A single person must spend down assets to 1 600 to qualify for TITLE XIX but if you are married and one spouse is going into a nursing home Connecticut permits the at home a k a community spouse to protect one half of the total amount of the couple s assets up to 123 600 Purchase of prepaid funeral and burial expenses purchase of furniture household goods and personal effects pay down debts N B The house must be deeded to the Community Spouse and ASAP under special circumstances may be deeded to a child who has lived with you for two years and taken care of you or to a sibling with an equity interest TIMING IS EVERYYTHING EXEMPT ASSETS In addition the community spouse also may retain the following exempt assets The family home appliances jewelry one car burial plot prepaid funeral plans for two cash value of permanent whole life insurance policy up to 1 500 SPEND DOWN OF EXCESS ASSETS The couple is allowed to spend down excess assets on the following to name a few Purchase of a new i e more expensive home and or car because they are exempt assets HINT Time to get that new Lexus or Mercedes Benz Payment of outstanding debts mortgages prepayment of mortgage property taxes and estimated income or capital gains taxes paying for The biggest no no is giving away i e gifting your assets during the fiveyear lookback period prior to applying for Medicaid N B You can make gifts but you must wait 60 months before you apply for Medicaid That 60 months is called the lookback period which is the time period during which Medicaid is allowed to examine your assets and gifts HINT If you are close to the fifth anniversary of your gift consider private payment of nursing home care until the 60 month period passes WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Medicare is a government health insurance program for individuals over the age of 65 It s important to know that Medicare does pay for some THE FOUR IMPORTANT ELDER LAW DOCUMENTS It is important to have updated documents available to help you in your time of need Power of Attorney You appoint someone to help you take care of all matters for you Health Care Instructions Comprises Living Will Appointment of Health Care Representative Appointment of Your Chosen Conservator Designation of Organ Donorship Last Will and Testament Elder Law TITLE XIX Planning Call Attorney Jim Hughes 203 256 1977 nursing home care but it is limited to medically necessary skilled nursing NOT palliative care and it only will cover up to 100 days Medicaid is the U S health program for people and families with low incomes and resources It is a means tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments and it is managed by the State of Connecticut People served by Medicaid must be U S citizens only including lowincome adults their children and people with certain disabilities N Law Office of James M Hughes Please call on us whenever we can be of service Elder Law Title 19 MEDICAID Planning and Spend down Wills Power of Attorney Health Care Instructions Veteran s Benefits Trusts Estates and Probate Real Estate Attorney Hughes provides clients with high quality legal services personalized for their unique needs Please call us at 203 256 1977 to set up a convenient appointment Law Office of James M Hughes 1432 Post Road Fairfield CT 06824 203 256 1977 E mail Hughes_james sbcglobal net www fairfieldctelderlaw com

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34 ADULT DAY PROGRAMS Caregivers and Residential Facilities Adult Day Programs Adult Day Program at Waveny Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 Brightview Senior Living of New Canaan www waveny org The Adult Day Program at Waveny is dedi 162 New Canaan Ave Norwalk CT 06850 203 989 4774 cated to improving the quality of life for older adults who are www brightviewonNewCanaan com 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 We bring everything together to help you live your most vibrant fulfilling life Our community features dedicated Assisted Living apartments and a specially designed Wellspring Village neighborhood for Memory and Dementia Care Brightview s innovative SPICE philosophy is the foundation for ongoing wellness efforts and the model on which resident activities are planned for on site physical occupational and speech rehabilitative Including five holistic elements of wellness Spiritual therapies short term respite stays at either The Village or Care Physical Intellectual Cultural and Emotional the SPICE Center geriatric evaluation nutritional counseling bathing hair approach uses a blend of programs to create meaningful dressing and other services all under the same roof healthy stimulating and positive lifestyles for residents See ad pages 7 35 and back cover and associates Aging in Place Solutions Waveny LifeCare Network 3 Farm Road New Canaan 06840 203 594 5200 Residents enjoy a daily calendar full of enriching and inspiring SPICE programs important for the well being of people of all ages Call today for a free tour See ad pages 19 35 Edgehill Community www waveny org Conveniently located in New Canaan 122 Palmers Hill Rd Stamford CT 06902 203 244 7698 Waveny LifeCare Network is a not for profit organization that www edgehillcommunity com provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve Edgehill is a full Continuing Care Retirement Community offer the growing needs of older adults from all areas ing independent living assisted living memory care and sub With two campuses in New Canaan Waveny offers a progres acute rehabilitation post hospital care Its beautiful 22 acre sion of programs services and living options for the senior community and their families It offers independent living at The Inn assisted living for people with Alzheimer s and memo neighborhood setting is right on the Stamford Greenwich border and offers elegant apartments gourmet dining and upscale amenities and services Call to learn how retirement is ry loss at The Village and skilled nursing at Waveny Done Right at Edgehill See ad inside back cover Care Center The Inn Part of Waveny LifeCare Network It also includes Waveny Home Healthcare in and out patient Rehabilitation Services the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic a 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 35 and back cover CTSeniorHelpCenter com Fast easy and always FREE 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 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 Waveny LifeCare Network s continuum of healthcare services programs and facilities including Waveny Care Center and Waveny Home Healthcare See ad pages 7 35 and back cover

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DEMENTIA CARE Dementia Care The Village at Waveny Assisted Living Dedicated to Caring for People with Memory Loss Dementia Brightview Senior Living of New Canaan 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 www waveny org Featuring our award winning Main Street replica of a quaint New England town The Village at Waveny is uniquely designed to provide the most advanced therapeutic benefits for people with memory loss Our innovative programs and quality of care serve as benchmarks of excellence throughout the nation A licensed nurse and certified nursing assistants are always on site and are devoted to helping every resident feel secure comfortable and happy so that each day is a fulfilling one 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 We welcome short term guests for respite stays as brief as four days or longer Like our residents respite guests enjoy all amenities including a private apartment personal care delicious meals and therapeutic social recreational and spiritual activities 162 New Canaan Ave Norwalk CT 06850 203 989 4774 www brightviewonNewCanaan com We bring everything together to help you live your most vibrant fulfilling life Our community features dedicated Assisted Living apartments and a specially designed Wellspring Village neighborhood for Memory and Dementia Care Brightview s innovative SPICE philosophy is the foundation for ongoing wellness efforts and the model on which resident activities are planned Including five holistic elements of wellness Spiritual Physical Intellectual Cultural and Emotional the SPICE approach uses a blend of programs to create meaningful healthy stimulating and positive lifestyles for residents and associates Residents enjoy a daily calendar full of enriching and inspiring SPICE programs important for the well being of people of all ages Call today for a free tour See ad pages 19 35 See ad pages 7 35 and back cover Brightview Bright Life Discover exceptional senior living for Mom and Dad Respectful customized care Cultural and social events Experienced associates Lives Inspiring Bright for All Our Residents Luxury amenities Gourmet meals Specialized dementia care neighborhood Contact Tina to schedule your personal visit 203 654 3621 TWitthoefft bvsl net 162 New Canaan Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 www BrightviewonNewCanaan com 35

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36 GERIATRIC ASSESSMENTS AND GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT Geriatric Assessments and Geriatric Care Management Geriatric Care Management at Waveny 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5300 www waveny org Waveny LifeCare Network s professional The Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic Geriatric Care Management team helps family members and 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 friends navigate the complex issues questions and difficult 203 594 5200 decisions involved in caring for an older adult Our cutting www waveny org Opened in 1998 the Drs Charlotte David edge team of professional certified care consultants offers a Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic is a comprehensive evaluation depth and breadth of experience provides 24 7 coverage and management program that provides specialized services and is touted for its continuity of care and quick response to older adults their families and other professionals times in crisis situations Our outpatient program addresses common but often complex Our care managers help caregivers access appropriate medical issues in older adults especially memory loss Our resources to maintain their loved one s maximum level of expert team provides patients and families with individualized independent function They also develop and implement per needs assessments baseline evaluations and ongoing manage sonalized care plans to help clients remain safely at home for ment to help optimize their quality of life as long as possible or live with dignity in a structured setting 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 See ad pages 7 35 and back cover Home Care Home Health Care Comfort Keepers Professional recommendations by our experts assist in maximiz Greenwich CT 203 629 5029 ing the patient s safety functions of daily living and quality of email CKofLFC comfortkeepers com life See ad pages 7 35 and back cover Shelton CT 203 924 4949 email shelton comfortkeepers com I Want to Stay in My Own Home Home Choice Senior Care 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 Most offices independently owned and operated 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

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HOSPICES Comfort Keepers enables both seniors and those suffering Home Health Aides under the supervision of our professional from non age related conditions with services needed to help staff Care is coordinated with the client s physician and is pro them remain safe and independent in the comfort of their own vided by our team of experienced fully insured and carefully homes We offer an extensive range of non medical care ser screened Home Health professionals and paraprofessionals vices tailored to the unique needs of each individual including 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 750 quality providers all dedicated to help people live happy independent and dignified lives See ad page 37 Home Choice Senior Care Inc Westport CT 203 227 5040 Customized Homecare Services for people of all ages Live in or daily services available Proudly serving Fairfield County with Nurse s Aides Companions and Home Health Aides See ad page 36 Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County P O Box 489 Wilton CT 06897 203 762 8958 www visitingnurse net 1 800 898 HOME Serving the communities of Fairfield County for more than We accept Medicare private pay and long term care insurance clients living in the greater Fairfield County area See ad pages 7 35 and back cover Hospices Greenwich Hospital Home Hospice Care 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 100 years Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County is a Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County non profit home health and hospice care agency that touches P O Box 489 Wilton CT 06897 203 762 8958 the lives of those in need with skilled nursing home health www visitingnurse net 1 800 898 HOME aides homemakers companions live in help respite care Serving the communities of Fairfield County for more than services private care assisted living at home geriatric care 100 years Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County is a management rehabilitation therapy bereavement counseling non profit home health and hospice care agency that offers and compassionate hospice and palliative care State licensed comfort and compassionate end of life care to patients and their Medicare certified See ad page 13 families State licensed Medicare certified Waveny at Home 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5249 See ad page 13 Hospitals www waveny org Waveny at Home offers professional non medical homemaker and companion services to help enable clients to Greenwich Hospital remain safely in their own homes and the community 5 Perryridge Rd Greenwich CT 06830 203 863 4373 Based on a plan developed for each client s distinct and individu Greenwich Hospital s Center for Healthy Aging provides a wide al needs Waveny at Home staff will assist with household tasks range of programs designed to enhance the quality of life for including light housekeeping meal preparation and laundry as older adults and their families Professional clinical services are well as help facilitate or provide transportation to and from per offered for memory evaluations care giving consultations home sonal appointments events shopping and errands safety assessments medication interactions and psychiatry The See ad pages 7 35 and back cover Center works closely with the ACE Acute Care for the Elderly Waveny Home Healthcare 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5249 www waveny org Waveny Home Healthcare proudly offers a full Unit by providing specialized care to hospitalized older patients www greenwichhospital org Norwalk Hospital spectrum of high quality licensed and certified professional in 34 Maple St Norwalk CT 06856 203 NHB WELL home services Norwalk Hospital is a partner hospital of the Western Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of Registered Nurses Connecticut Health Network Connecticut s premier patient Physical Occupational and Speech Therapists and Medical centered health care organization Norwalk Hospital was Social Workers who are dedicated to meeting the needs of our established in 1893 by our devoted community and built for clients Supportive services are provided by trained and certified the people we continue to serve in Western Connecticut and adjacent New York The 325 bed hospital is a place where 37

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38 NURSING HOMES SKILLED NURSING patients always come first where our talented staff takes pride in keeping people well and providing compassionate contemporary care when our patients need our help We offer Cardiovascular Cancer Orthopedic Neurologic and Digestive Disease care with advanced diagnostics innovative therapies and state of the art surgery We take heart that no matter how great the challenge every medical history can become a brighter medical future here Norwalkhospital org Stamford Hospital designation for nursing excellence in 2016 and is a Planetree Designated person centered hospital For more information visit StamfordHealth org See ad page 24 and this page Nursing Homes Skilled Nursing Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 34 Midrocks Dr Norwalk CT 06851 203 842 5700 www AutumnLakeNorwalk com Services include Long term care short term rehabilitation One Hospital Plaza P O Box 9317 Stamford CT 06904 dementia care palliative and hospice care as well as 203 276 1000 respite care For more than 115 years Stamford Hospital has cared for our friends and neighbors in Fairfield and Westchester Counties The Hospital is the cornerstone of Stamford Health a regional network of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services that also includes the Stamford Health Medical Group and a 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 ensuring a quicker and safer return home See ad page 21 growing number of ambulatory care locations across Lower Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center Fairfield County 76 West Rocks Road Norwalk CT 06851 203 847 5893 Opened in September 2016 the new Stamford Hospital www ndhrehab org features all private patient rooms with private baths and Our goal is to optimize the quality of life We are a caring spectacular views Stamford Hospital received Magnet place between Hospital and Home with our New Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation Program Our welcoming and home like 60 bed residence including 6 private rooms is located on five landscaped acres in Norwalk CT and is operated under the THE NEW STAMFORD HOSPITAL BUILT WITH YOU IN MIND loving sponsorship of The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova See ad page 39 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 the highest level of clinical care from a professional and caring All private patient rooms A level of patient centered care not previously possible To learn more or to find a primary care or specialty physician near you call 1 877 233 WELL 9355 or visit StamfordHealth org staff which has a turnover rate that is six times lower than the national nursing home average Witherell respects residents wishes from menu choices and dining times to scheduling of daily services Family and pets are always welcome See ad page 9 Waveny Care Center 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 www waveny org Waveny Care Center is an award winning not for profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that offers short and long term 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 comfortable environment to help patients achieve their highest potential Since 1975 the Care Center has maintained its high standards of excellence in providing quality care

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REHABILITATION FACILITIES SHORT TERM REHABILITATION to those we serve through our patient oriented philosophy and Rehabilitation Services at Waveny Care Center highly experienced compassionate staff We assist individu 3 Farm Road New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5340 als in maintaining their dignity and encourage them to live as www waveny org Waveny Care Center s outpatient independently as circumstances permit See ad pages 7 35 Rehabilitation Services are available to people from all areas and back cover who are recovering at home from an injury illness or other type of medical condition that requires rehabilitative therapy We also Rehabilitation Facilities Short Term Rehabilitation offer short term rehabilitation services on an inpatient basis See Waveny Care Center We provide state of the art physical occupational and speech 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 therapies as well as therapeutic massage To complement these services we also offer nutritional counseling and health promotion programs focus on reducing our patients length of stay via individualized Our highly experienced rehabilitation therapy staff will effectively care plans minimizing hospital readmissions and ensuring a treat and support you in reaching your highest potential while quicker and safer return home See ad page 21 strictly adhering to your doctor s orders Patients benefit imme Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center 76 West Rocks Road Norwalk CT 06851 203 847 5893 www ndhrehab org Our goal is to optimize the quality of life We are a caring place between Hospital and Home with our New Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation Program Our welcoming and home like 60 bed residence including 6 private rooms is located on five landscaped acres in Norwalk CT and is operated under the loving sponsorship of The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova See ad this page diately from our staff s enthusiasm and clinical expertise as well as from the facility s state of the art equipment and individualized care See ad pages 7 35 and back cover The Nathaniel Witherell 70 Parsonage Road Greenwich CT 06830 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 46 private rooms with WiFi access and live work space State of the art therapy is available seven days a week and you ll enjoy excellent patient centered care The Witherell offers the following comprehensive short term rehab programs Orthopedic Cardiac Pulmonary Neurological and General Medical Outpatient therapies are also available See ad page 9 Introducing Our NEW Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation Program DIRECTED BY Neurologist Daryl Story Physiatrist Claudio Petrillo and Pulmonologist Donald McNichol A CARING Place Between Hospital Home NOTRE DAME Health and Rehabilitation Center FORMERLY NOTRE DAME CONVALESCENT HOME 76 West Rocks Rd Norwalk CT 203 847 5893 ndhrehab org 39

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40 ATTORNEYS Legal Insurance Real Estate Mortgages Reverse Mortgages and Financial Professionals Attorneys Law Office of James M Hughes Braunstein Todisco P C E mail Hughes_james sbcglobal net 1432 Post Road Fairfield CT 06824 203 256 1977 One Eliot Place Fairfield CT 06824 203 254 1118 Committed to Protecting the Dignity Financial and Legal Elder Law and Title 19 MEDICAID Planning and Spend down Wills Power of Attorney Health Care Instructions Rights of Seniors See ad page 41 Veteran s Benefits Trusts Estates and Probate Real Estate See ad page 30 Eliovson Tenore Elderlaw Family Counseling Associates LLC 117 Tunxis Hill Rd Fairfield CT 203 259 7195 Specializing in Elder Law and Estate Planning See ad this page Elder Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Medicaid Business Law Kevin Kelly Associates Attorneys at Law STATIONHOUSE SQUARE 2505 Main Street Building 1 Suite 221 Stratford CT 06615 203 386 1282 Fax 203 386 1795 www kevinkellylaw com Elder Law Estate Planning Probate Real Estate STATIONHOUSE SQUARE 2505 Main Street Building 1 Suite 221 Stratford CT 06615 T 203 386 1282 F 203 386 1795 www kevinkellylaw com Medicaid Business Law See ad this page 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

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BANKS Banks Law offices of JOEL D MUHLBAUM LLC Attorneys at Law Joel D Muhlbaum Esq Sharon H Rosen Esq People s United Bank 1100 Summer Street Stamford CT 06905 203 323 1818 Call 1 800 772 1090 191 Post Road West Westport CT 06880 At almost 400 branches including our 7 day Stop Shop locations For all your banking needs www peoples com www ctnyelderlaw com Compassionately representing local area seniors and their See ad inside front cover families since 1997 Medicaid Planning Eligibility Applications Mortgages Reverse Mortgages Estate Planning and Administration Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives Atlantic Home Loans Probate and Conservatorships Cindy Perham Mortgage Banker NMLS 110424 Nursing Home Admissions Advocacy 1835 Post Road East 2nd Floor Westport CT 06880 Interstate Considerations Office 203 454 1000 x 115 Attorney Muhlbaum is licensed in CT and NY Cell 203 521 0445 See ad page 40 Fax 203 413 4423 cperham atlantichomeloans com www atlantichomeloans com At Atlantic Home Loans we pledge to provide you with profes Please patronize our advertisers to thank them for making this directory possible Braunstein Todisco P C sional service that is honest efficient and courteous We offer a wide variety of mortgage options to fit your needs See ad pages 16 17 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 41

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42 Cemeteries and Funeral Homes Funeral Homes 2119 Post Road PO Box 3406 Darien Connecticut 06820 Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 203 655 6127 Cremation Specialists Complimentary Pre Arrangement Funeral Trust or Burial Insurance www lawrencefuneralhome com See ad this page Magner Funeral Home 12 Mott Ave Norwalk CT 06850 203 866 5553 www magnerfuneralhome com No one wants to think about the loss of a loved one or their own mortality This reality however is unavoidable The Magner Funeral Home staff has pre arranged funeral services for hundreds of families in the greater Norwalk area and has accepted pre payments for these 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 Tel 203 655 6127 Fax 203 655 6084 Lawrence Family owned since 1893 Peaceful Suburban Setting cremation SPecialiStS PriceS available on WebSite www lawrencefuneralhome com Conveniently located between 3 exits off I 95 Funeral Home 12 Mott Ave Norwalk CT 06850 Tel 1 203 866 5553 www magnerfuneralhome com CTSeniorHelpCenter com Fast easy and always FREE Get detailed information on City Town Services for Seniors Senior Living Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing and Rehab Alzheimer s and Memory Care Hospice Adult Day Care Home Care Services Medical and Non medical Medical Equipment and Supplies Healthcare Professionals Dentists Eye Care Hearing Geriatric Care Management Professional Services Elder Law Attorneys Seniors Real Estate Specialists Medicare Advisors Reverse Mortgage Specialists Financial Advisors Long term Care Specialists End of Life Services Funeral Services Cemeteries Transportation Services News and Events Local Senior News Blog Local Events Calendar Social icon Rounded square Only use blue and or white For more details check out our Brand Guidelines IN BUSINESS TO HELP SENIORS Let them know at CT SENIOR HELP CENTER FOR FREE

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

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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 DARIEN SENIOR PROGRAMS 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 5 00 charge arts and crafts art workshops and classes bridge and pinochle computer room 19 unique exercise classes Wii bowling discussion groups health and wellness programs knitting and needlepoint Italian and Spanish instruction and conversation writing workshops contemporary issues discussions short story discussions woodworking shop additional special monthly programs such as Great Decisions and Road to Character programs Services include monthly blood pressure readings monthly caregiver support group weekly Ask a Social Worker monthly Ask a Lawyer supportive counseling volunteer opportunities AT HOME IN DARIEN Financial Assistance To eligible applicants Short term 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 home and property maintenance professionals 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 throughout town health tips and ideas for living at home safely For more information call 203 655 2227 or visit www athomeindarien org Energy Assistance To eligible applicants TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Rebate for Elderly and Disabled Who Rent 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 request a Friendly Volunteer Driver Call 203 655 2227 or visit www athomeindarien org for more information Director Ali Ramsteck 203 656 7494 E mail aramsteck darienct gov Case Manager Cynthia Hall 203 656 7494 E mail chall darienct gov Department programs and services include 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 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

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DARIEN 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 1873 Boston Post Rd Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 0653 TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Noroton Heights Fire Department northern part 209 Noroton Ave Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 1033 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 DARIEN LIBRARY Consistently ranked among top ten libraries in the country in its category 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 PROBATE COURT Town Hall 203 656 7342 Judge William P Osterndorf Web site www norotonfd org Chief John Hessmer Chief Ron Riolo Web site www nhfd us Darien Fire Marshal s office Town Hall Room 117 203 656 7345 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES POST 53 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 The Town of Darien Paramedic Service is provided 24 7 by Stamford EMS 0 Ledge Rd Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 8980 Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 662 5345 Building Dept 203 656 7347 Harbor Master 203 253 9519 CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Health Dept 203 656 7320 POLICE DEPARTMENT Parks Recreation Dept 203 656 7325 25 Hecker Ave Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 662 5300 Planning Zoning Dept 203 656 7351 Fax 203 662 5344 Web site www darienpolice org Registrars of Voters 203 656 7319 D Chief Ray Osborne E mail rosborne darienct gov and 203 656 7301 R FIRE DEPARTMENTS Town Clerk 203 656 7307 Darien has three volunteer fire departments each covering a different section of town DARIEN S POPULATION BY AGE Darien Fire Department eastern part 848 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 Non emergencies 203 655 1216 Web site www darienfire org Chief Vic Pensiero Noroton Fire Department southern part Public Works Dept 203 656 7346 Tax Collector 203 656 7314 Source Latest Decennial U S Census 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 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 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 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 299 Greenwich Ave Senior Center 203 862 6710 Greenwich CT 06830 Town Hall 3rd Floor 203 622 3800 Fax 203 622 7762 Office Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Fax 203 862 6701 Hours 8 a m 4 p m Director Lori Ann Contadino Commissioner Alan D Barry Ph D Peter J Tesei First Selectman Greenwich Town Hall 101 Field Point Rd Greenwich CT 06830 For information 203 622 7700 COMMISSION ON AGING 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 Director of Case Management George O Loughlin 203 622 3802 Director of Homemaker Service Marcia Parkin Lawrence 203 622 3800 Case Management Services 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 62 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 APRN CS 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 7859 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 E mail info ridetag org 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 15 Havemeyer Place 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 PROBATE COURT 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 Main phone non emergencies 203 622 3950 Fax 203 622 8062 Office Hours 8 a m 4 00 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 Executive Director Tracy Schietinger 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 GREENWICH S POPULATION BY AGE Source Latest Decennial U S Census 60 64 3 468 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 Kevin Moynihan First Selectman kevin moynihan newcanaanct gov 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 New Canaan Town Hall 77 Main St New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 3000 Waveny Park New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 3620 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Web site www laphamcenter org 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 E Mail laphamcenter newcanaanct gov 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 R N Municipal Agent on Aging Bethany Zaro R N MPH 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 LIFECARE NETWORK 3 Farm Rd New Canaan CT 06840 203 594 5200 Conveniently located in New Canaan Waveny LifeCare Network provides a compassionate continuum of worldclass care to serve the changing needs of seniors from all areas Committed to the community for over 40 years as a trusted nonprofit Waveny has sought to provide the highest quality of person centered care since 1975 Waveny proudly offers an array of eldercare choices ranging from residential options and outpatient programs to community based services to meet the growing needs and changing preferences of older adults and their families Like a river Waveny s continuum of care flows fluidly within a single organization without any expensive buy in fees or long term commitments Mailing Address P O Box 63 New Canaan CT 06840 Director Lyn Bond Program Manager Aggie Aspinwall Lapham Center has large community room 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 5 fee required Blood Pressure Clinic Thurs 10 30 a m 11 30 a m 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 Frequent lectures on health financial and legal issues Free Medicare and supplemental plans insurance counseling Adult Education classes in art exercise history cooking languages music games technology writing and more fees charged for some programs others free Volunteer Opportunities active and varied program STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN Staying Put in New Canaan Inc is a membership based volunteer supported nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors live safely in their homes and actively engage in the community as they age With the help of dozens of volunteers Staying Put provides the following for its members friendly calls or visits handyman assistance health consultations help with errands referrals to vetted vendors transportation to medical appointments and social events tech support Members are invited to attend some 80 programs each year including cultural outings educational programs on issues associated with aging social events Staying Put is open to seniors 70 residing in New Canaan Annual membership dues are 400 for individuals and 525 for households Scholarships are available for those with financial limitations PO Box 484 58 Pine St New Canaan CT 06840 www stayingputnc org Executive Director Barbara Achenbaum 203 966 7762 barb stayingputnc org 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 Canaan by S A L T Council Seniors and Law Enforcement 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 Larry Kessler E mail EMS Commission newcanaanct gov Commission meets 3rd Tues of month at Police Department Training Room 7 30 p m E Mail loldham newcanaanlibrary org NCVAC 182 South Ave next to Police Headquarters New Canaan CT 06480 President of Board of Governors Stephanie Dalia PROBATE COURT Other Important Phone Numbers 2 Renshaw Rd Darien CT 06820 203 656 7342 Fax 203 656 0774 Judge William P Osterndorf Animal Control 203 594 3510 Library Director Lisa Oldham Health Dept 203 594 3018 CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Public Works 203 594 3054 POLICE DEPARTMENT Town Clerk 203 594 3070 174 South Ave New Canaan CT 06840 Non emergencies 203 594 3500 Fax 203 594 3553 Chief Leon Krolikowski NEW CANAAN S POPULATION BY AGE 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 Registrars of Voters 203 594 3060 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 W 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 55 for personal independence healthy aging social connection and lifetime learning Annual 25 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 00 a m 4 30 p m Executive Director Beatrix Winter E mail bwinter norwalksc org Program Coordinator Marilyn Smith E mail msmith norwalksc org Outreach Director Eva Beau E mail ebeau norwalksc org Transportation Manager Remy Exantus E mail rxantus norwalksc org Activity Programs include Senior Cafe lunch 3 5 contribution 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 card and tile games variety of regularly scheduled games call for information Tech Learning Center a variety of exercise programs ranging from aerobics to Zumba 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 Jane Wenk at 203 847 3115 ext 108 or e mail at jwenk 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 offsite 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 and Zumba 51

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52 NORWALK TRANSPORTATION SERVICES South Norwalk Branch Library Senior Center Transportation 10 Washington St Norwalk CT 06854 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 of 5 per month charged Reservations required Morning Pickup Routes 8 30 a m 10 a m Afternoon Trips Home Mon Wed 12 30 p m 3 p m Weekly Shopping Trips from Center and Center South Mon Wed 1 00 3 30 p m 203 899 2790 Senior Center Transportation Manager Remy Exantus 203 847 3115 Ext 107 E mail rexantus norwalksc org 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 City Hall Room 106 203 854 7888 Fax 203 854 7986 Hours 8 30 a m 5 p m Assessor Michael Stewart Tax relief programs include State and City Elderly Circuit Breaker Credits Veteran s Exemption Disability Exemption Blind Person Exemption Given Year Tax Deferral NORWALK LIBRARIES 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 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 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 232 203 854 7737 Fax 203 854 7825 Mailing Address P O Box 2009 Norwalk CT 06852 2009 Judge Anthony J DePanfilis 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

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NORWALK 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 203 866 7768 Web site www norwalkfd com Chief Laurence Reilly 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 Fire Stations Station 1 90 New Canaan Ave Non emergencies 203 854 0201 Station 2 Headquarters 121 Connecticut Ave Non emergencies 203 854 0200 Station 3 56 Van Zant St Non emergencies 203 854 0203 Station 4 180 Westport Ave Non emergencies 203 854 0204 Station 5 23 Meadow St Non emergencies 203 854 0205 Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Control 203 854 3240 City Clerk 203 854 7701 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 7747 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 David R Martin Mayor Government Center 888 Washington Blvd Stamford CT 06901 Mayor s Office 203 977 4150 Citizen Services Center 203 977 4140 City Web site www stamfordct gov STAMFORD SENIOR CENTER INC 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 Government Center 2nd Floor 203 977 5151 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Fax 203 977 5152 Web Site www stamfordseniorct org Director Ellen E Bromley Program Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 5 p m 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 Executive Director Christina K Crain MSW 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 Program provides free health screening education counseling and referrals for low income 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 Prudhan 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 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 SilverSource Inc provides guidance for families and supportive services to those who are in need so as to ensure that older adults have the resources to live independent healthy and fulfilled lives SilverSource is an independent 501 c 3 nonprofit organization founded in 1908 All services are provided free of charge SilverSource helps the over 60 population and their families to navigate emergencies manage short term issues and plan for longterm transitions A team of experienced social workers helps meet the needs of older adults from all walks of life in a spirit of personal caring and concern Programs and Services Free Consultation and Referrals for families seeking advice regarding an aged parent or loved one Aging Information Resource Center Counseling Ride to Wellness Medical Transportation Social Work Case Management Outreach Programs for Benefits Eligibility Energy Assistance Housing Nutrition Emergency Financial Assistance and Vision Dental and Hearing matters 2009 Summer St 3rd Floor Stamford CT 06905 203 324 6584 Questions silversource org Web site www silversource org Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 5 p m See Web site for holiday or weather related closings Executive Director Kathleen Bordelon

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STAMFORD SilverSource Ride to Wellness Medical Transportation Songsters visits to nursing homes The Ride to Wellness transportation program is available for ambulatory over 60 Stamford residents in need of affordable transportation to and from a doctor or a medical professional s office in Stamford Voluntary contributions are appreciated to support the service 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 Hours Mon Fri 9a m 2 p m except holidays For an appointment call 203 324 6584 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 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF STAMFORD INC 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 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 Family and Friends CPR 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 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 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 3p m except holidays 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 55

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56 STAMFORD 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 LIBRARY POLICE DEPARTMENT Headquarters 805 Bedford St Stamford CT 06901 Non emergencies 203 977 4444 Fax 203 977 5583 Chief Jonathan Fontneau 203 977 4681 FIRE DEPARTMENTS President Alice Knapp City of Stamford Fire Department CSFD CSFD provides variety of Fire Life Safety Seminars including Elderly Fire Safety E mail aknapp fergusonlibrary org CSFD Administrative Offices and Fire Station No 1 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 629 Main St Stamford CT 06901 203 977 4796 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 Motto A Matter of Life www fergusonlibrary org 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 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 Bookmobile Tues Thurs 9 15 a m 4 30 p m Itinerary available at www fergusonlibrary org PROBATE COURT Government Center 203 323 2149 Fax 203 964 1830 Mailing Address 888 Washington Blvd P O Box 10152 Stamford CT 06904 2152 Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m Judge Gerald M Fox III CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Fire Chief Trevor Roach Non emergencies 203 977 5555 STAMFORD EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC SEMS Headquarters 684 Long Ridge Rd Stamford CT 06902 Non emergencies 203 968 1118 Web site www stamfordems org Community Education and Outreach Programs include Senior Awareness for Emergencies SAFE SEMS arranges visits to senior buildings to discuss emergency preparedness and medical care Blood pressure screenings also performed 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 Other Important Phone Numbers Animal Care and Control 203 977 4437 Public Services Bureau Chief 203 977 4143 Registrars of Voters 203 977 4009 and 203 977 4011 Town and City Clerk 203 977 4054 STAMFORD S POPULATION BY AGE 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 Chris Spaulding 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 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 Program Coordinators Carla Jegen and Linda Gilmore Activities include Senior Luncheon Sept June Wed 10 a m 2 p m 4 fee special programs bingo or musical entertainment follows luncheon Films Thurs 12 30 p m popcorn provided Knitting Club Mon 10 a m Feldnkrais Mon Wed 10 a m Tai Chi Tues 9 30 a m Thurs 9 30 a m Tap Dancing Mon 10 a m Pilates Mon noon Thurs 12 30 p m Strength and Fitness Training Tues Thurs 11 a m Yoga Wed 10 a m Fri 9 a m Dance Mon 11 a m 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 one day s notice required 203 222 2576 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 3 p m TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Social Worker Charlene Chiang Hillman MSW LCSW 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 Assistant to the Social Worker Suzanne Friedman RN MS Town Hall Weston CT 06883 203 222 2696 E mail cmclellan westonct gov Volunteer Coordinator Allison Lisbon Tax Collector Cathleen McLellan Services include Information referral advocacy diagnosis and referral coordination of Meals on Wheels 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 SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER 9 School Rd Weston CT 203 222 2608 Hours Mon Thurs 9 a m 3 p m Fri 9 a m 12 p m Director Wendy Petty PROBATE COURT Weston is part of Probate District 50 110 Myrtle Ave Room 100 Westport CT 06880 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 westonpubliclibrary org 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 Ed Henion 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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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 E Mail selectman westportct gov COMMISSION FOR SENIOR SERVICES Provides public forum for the study and discussion of needs of Westport s seniors and advocates for appropriate change The Commission serves to advise and consult with the First Selectman Department of Human Services and the senior community on issues and resources pertaining to seniors in Westport Chair Les Wolf MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR SENIORS Appointed by First Selectman under state law to represent elderly and their families and caregivers Assists seniors by providing information and referrals to community resources and by helping with applications for benefits Kristen Witt LCSW 203 341 1067 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Promotes independence personal development and enhanced quality of life for Westport s senior residents Department works in partnership with other community organizations service providers and funding sources 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 Kristin Malagise 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 E mail humansrv westportct gov Regional health department providing full time professional public health services Programs of immunization counseling testing screening include ones targeting ailments that afflict seniors Director Elaine Daignault M A NCC 180 Bayberry Lane Westport CT 06880 203 227 9571 Finance Manager Susan Stefenson MBA Director of Health Mark A R Cooper MPH RS Programs and services for eligible Westport seniors including Town relief programs fuel assistance rent and sewer relief short term financial assistance Also Counseling information and referrals regarding alternative living resources such as independent living assisted living skilled facilities home care and day care And protective services in cases of elder abuse Various transportation services are made available as are programs offering volunteer opportunities Department publishes The New Perspective a newsletter for Westport seniors and the Community Resource Directory for Seniors Senior oriented programs include Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic Once in a lifetime vaccine for those 65 years and older Fee covered by most Medicare plans Town Hall 110 Myrtle Ave Westport CT 06880 203 341 1050 Fax 203 341 1973 59

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60 WESTPORT 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 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 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 3 50 per ticket or 10 for 35 00 available at Town Hall Room 200 or Senior Center Contact the Department of Human Services for additional options TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS The Assessor s Office administers State and Town programs for tax relief credits deferrals and exemptions for Seniors Totally Disabled and Veterans Applications are taken at Town Hall by the Assessor s Office 203 341 1070 and the Department of Human Services 203 341 1050 for homebound clients only Assessor Paul Friia Non emergencies 203 341 6000 Fax 203 341 6092 Chief Foti Koskinas FIRE DEPARTMENT 515 Post Road East Westport CT 06880 Non emergencies 203 341 5000 Fax 203 341 5009 Web site www westportfirefighters com Chief Robert Yost 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 Deputy Director Marc Hartog 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 WESTPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY Public Works 203 341 1120 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 Registrars of Voters 203 341 1115 20 Jesup Rd Westport CT 06880 203 291 4800 Fax 203 227 3829 Web site www westportlibrary org Director Bill Harmer Tax Collector 203 341 1060 Town Clerk 203 341 1110 WESTPORT S POPULATION BY AGE Source Latest Decennial U S Census PROBATE COURT 60 64 1 576 Town Hall Room 100 203 341 1100 Fax 203 341 1153 Judge Lisa K Wexler 65 74 2 177 85 628 Percentage 60 years of age or over 21 9 CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Total 60 Land area 20 0 sq mi 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 75 84 1 421 5 802 Total population of Westport 26 391

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WILTON Town of Wilton Lynne A Vanderslice First Selectwoman Retired Senior Volunteer Program RSVP 203 762 0520 238 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Gives residents 55 and older opportunity to offer their time and talents to help all nonprofit groups in Wilton including schools churches Town departments 203 563 0100 Fax 203 563 0299 Wilton Meals on Wheels E mail mail wiltonct org Provides low cost high quality hot and cold meals delivered Mon Wed Fri as needed to those who qualify Some financial assistance possible Wilton Town Hall Web site www wiltonct org Town Hall Hours Mon Fri 8 30 a m 4 30 p m 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 Wilton Family YMCA many programs specifically for older adults 404 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 762 8384 www wiltonymca org Wilton Continuing Education offers a wide choice of courses in many areas of interest to seniors most free 180 School Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 834 6238 395 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Hours Mon Fri 9 a m 4 30 p m 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 Senior Center also works closely with the following among other agencies organizations institutions 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 suggestions for household cleaning transportation for a variety of purposes more Social events are scheduled for participation in various activities Service is provided by Coordination Directors with professional backgrounds Using a pool of volun 61

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62 WILTON teers and vetted paid providers Coordinators schedule services to meet the needs of members P O Box 46 Wilton CT 06897 0046 CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES POLICE DEPARTMENT 203 423 3225 240 Danbury Rd Wilton CT 06897 Non emergencies 203 834 6260 Web site www stayathomeinwilton org Web site www wiltonpolice org Executive Coordinator Janet Johnson 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 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 TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Assessor determines eligibility of elderly homeowners and renters requesting tax relief grants Town Hall 203 563 0121 Assessor s Office 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 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 137 Old Ridgefield Rd Wilton CT 06897 203 762 3950 Fax 203 834 1166 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS Web site www wiltonlibrary org Director Elaine Tai Lauria E mail etailauria wiltonlibrary org 234 Danbury RD Wilton CT 06897 Non emergencies 203 834 6245 Services for seniors include WILTON S POPULATION BY AGE 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 Source Latest Decennial U S Census Senior Resources Center easy access to information sources especially relevant to senior interests 75 84 794 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 Total 55 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 Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps WVAC 60 64 1 003 65 74 1 255 85 441 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 7279 Fax 860 249 7707 http states aarp org category connecticut www facebook com AARPCT twitter com AARPCT Alzheimer s Association Connecticut Chapter Main Office Suite 4b 200 Executive Blvd Southington CT 06489 Tel 860 828 2828 http www alz org ct in_my_community_contact asp Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc P O Box 350 Willimantic CT 06226 Tel 860 456 7790 Fax 860 456 2614 www medicareadvocacy org http www medicareadvocacy org Connecticut Commission on Aging State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave Hartford CT 06106 Tel 860 240 5200 coa cga ct gov www cga ct gov coa Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders Administered by Connecticut Department of Social Services Alternate Care Unit 25 Sigourney St Hartford CT 06106 Tel 800 445 5394 www ct gov dss cwp view asp a 2353 q 305170 Elderly Nutrition Program South Central and Southwestern Connecticut Bridgeport area congregate meals CW Resources Inc 215 Warren St Bridgeport CT 06604 Tel 203 332 3264 Bridgeport area home delivered meals FSW Inc CT 475 Clinton Ave Bridgeport CT 06605 Tel 203 368 4291 Fax 203 332 7631 Derby area TEAM Project Manna 30 Elizabeth St Derby CT 06418 Tel 203 736 5420 Fax 203 736 5425 New Haven area LifeBridge Community Services Tel 203 752 9919 Fax 203 752 9691 Stamford area Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Suite 10 30 Myano Lane Stamford CT 06902 Tel 203 324 6175 Fax 203 323 1108 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program South Central Connecticut RSVP sponsored by Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut One Long Wharf Dr New Haven CT 06511 Tel 203 752 3059 Southwestern Connecticut RSVP sponsored by Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now N E O N 95 South Main St Norwalk CT 06854 Tel 203 663 7332 For additional information www ct gov agingservices cwp view asp a 2513 q 313072 Senior Community Service Employment Program Greater Bridgeport Area Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging 1000 Lafayette Blvd Bridgeport CT 06604 Tel 800 994 9422 Greater New Haven Area Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut One Long Wharf Dr New Haven CT 06511 Tel 203 785 8533 Greater Stamford Area Jewish Family Service 733 Summer St 6th Floor Stamford CT 06901 Tel 203 921 4161 For other locations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties Associates for Training and Development Tel 800 439 3307 For additional information www ct gov agingservices cwp view asp a 2513 q 313068 National Health and Service Organizations Alliance for Aging Research 1700 K St NW Suite 740 Washington DC 20006 Phone 202 293 2856 www agingresearch org Alzheimer s Association 225 North Michigan Avenue Floor 17 Chicago IL 60601 Phone 1 800 335 8700 toll free E mail info alz org www alz org American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 9400 West Higging Rd Rosemont IL 60018 Phone 847 823 7186 www aaos org American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 6728 Old McLean Village Drive McLean VA 22101 703 556 9222 www aagponline org American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 330 N Wabash Ave Suite 2000 Chicago IL 60611 Phone 312 321 5146 E mail aacvpr tmahq com www aacvpr org American Cancer Society 250 Williams St NE Atlanta GA 30303 Phone 1 800 ACS 2345 227 2345 toll free www cancer org American College of Surgeons 633 North St Clair St Chicago IL 60611 3211 Phone 1 800 621 4111 toll free E mail postmaster facs org www facs org American Council of the Blind 1703 N Beauregard St Suite 420 Alexandria VA 2220 Phone 800 424 8666 www acb org American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard St Arlington VA 22301 Phone 1 800 DIABETES 342 2383 toll free www diabetes org American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave Dallas TX 75231 Phone 1 800 AHA USA1 242 8721 toll free 1 888 4 STROKE 478 7653 toll free www heart org American Lung Association 55 W Wacker Drive Suite 1150 Chicago IL 60601 Phone 1 800 LUNG USA 586 4872 toll free E mail info lung org www lung org American Parkinson Disease Association 135 Parkinson Ave Staten Island NY 10305 Phone 1 800 223 2732 toll free E mail apda apdaparkinson org American Physical Therapy Association 1111 North Fairfax St Alexandria VA 22314 Phone 1 800 999 2782 ext 3395 toll free www apta org American Podiatric Medical Association 9312 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814 Phone 1 800 FOOT CARE 366 8227 toll free E mail askapma apma org www apma org American Society on Aging 575 Market Street Suite 2100 San Francisco CA 94105 Phone 1 800 537 9728 toll free E mail info asaging org www asaging org 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 866 331 6399 Meriden 1 West Main St 877 409 8429 New Haven 150 Court St 866 331 5281 Stamford 2 Landmark Sq 866 770 1881

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65 Index PROFESSIONALS BUSINESSES AND SERVICES Dentists Brush Floss Dental Center 32 Hearing Specialists Hearing Balance and Speech Center 11 32 Medical Equipment and Supplies The Senior Depot Store 5 32 Hospices Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County 13 37 Hospitals Greenwich Hospital 38 Norwalk Hospital 38 Stamford Hospital 24 38 Nursing Homes Skilled Nursing Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 21 38 Poetry Presentation Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center 38 What the Great Poets Had to Say About Aging The Nathaniel Witherell 9 38 and the Last of Life 32 Waveny Care Center 7 34 37 38 39 back cover CAREGIVERS AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Rehabilitation Facilities Short term Rehabilitation Adult Day Programs Adult Day Program at Waveny 7 34 37 38 39 back cover Aging in Place Solutions Waveny LifeCare Network 7 34 37 38 39 back cover Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 21 39 Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center 39 Rehabilitation Services at Waveny Care Center 7 34 37 38 39 back cover The Nathaniel Witherell 9 39 Independent Living Communities LEGAL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES REVERSE MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS Brightview Senior Living of New Canaan 19 34 35 Attorneys Edgehill 34 inside back cover Braunstein Todisco P C 40 41 The Inn Part of Waveny LifeCare Network Eliovson Tenore 7 34 37 38 39 back cover Elderlaw Family Counseling Associates LLC 40 The Village at Waveny Assisted Living Dedicated to Caring for Kevin Kelly Associates 40 People with Memory Loss 7 34 37 38 39 back cover Law offices of James M Hughes 25 40 Dementia Care Law Offices of Joel D Muhlbaum LLC Attorneys at Law 40 41 Brightview Senior Living of New Canaan 19 34 35 Banks Geriatric Assessments and Care Management People s United Bank inside front cover 41 Geriatric Care Management at Waveny Mortgage Reverse Mortgages 7 34 37 38 39 back cover Atlantic Home Loans 16 17 41 Assisted Living and Home Care Home Health Care Comfort Keepers 36 CEMETERIES AND FUNERAL HOMES Home Choice Senior Care Inc 36 37 Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 42 Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fairfield County 13 37 Magner Funeral Home 42 Waveny at Home 7 34 37 38 39 back cover Waveny Home Healthcare 7 34 37 38 39 back cover

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66 66 CTSeniorHelpCenter com Fast easy and always FREE Get detailed information on City Town Services for Seniors Senior Living Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing and Rehab Alzheimer s and Memory Care Hospice Adult Day Care Home Care Services Medical and Non medical Medical Equipment and Supplies Healthcare Professionals Dentists Eye Care Hearing End of Life Services Funeral Services Cemeteries Transportation Services Geriatric Care Management Professional Services Elder Law Attorneys Seniors Real Estate Specialists Medicare Advisors Reverse Mortgage Specialists Financial Advisors Long term Care Specialists News and Events Local Senior News Blog Local Events Calendar Social icon Rounded square Only use blue and or white For more details check out our Brand Guidelines IN BUSINESS TO HELP SENIORS Let them know at CT SENIOR HELP CENTER FOR FREE We extend a special thanks to everyone who helped make the Senior GO TO Guide possible especially Katheleen Maher Executive Director Curator The Barnum Museum Bridgeport CT Ali Ramsteck Director Darien Department of Human Services Elizabeth Paris Director Senior Programs at the Mather Center Darien Marcy Rand Program Specialist Mather Center Darien Barbara Ormerod Glynn Library System Director Town of Greenwich Lori Ann Contadino Director Commission on Aging Town of Greenwich George O Loughlin Director of Case Management Town of Greenwich Publisher Thomas Gerrity Design Paula R Soli 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 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 Ellen E Bromley Director Department of Social Services Stamford Advertising Sales Jennifer VanGele Joanne Ettorre Municipal Agent for the Elderly City of Stamford Suzanne Friedman Assistant to the Social Worker Weston Social Services Dept Wendy Petty Director Senior Activities Center Town of Weston Susan Pfister Senior Center Director Town of Westport Margaret Pinheiro Administrative Secretary Westport Dept of Human Services Lauren M Hughes Coordinator of Senior Services Wilton Dept of Social Services Janet Johnson Executive Coordinator Stay At Home in Wilton Inc Editorial Research Associate Peter J O Connell Customer Service Sarah Scalzo 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 2018 by The Merrill Anderson Co Inc All rights reserved

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The Gift of Caregiver Relief M anaging a loved one s healthcare can be taxing and all consuming which is why it s so important for caregivers to take the time to rest relax and rejuvenate Waveny s caregiver relief solutions can help seniors and families receive the services they need to make the most of everything together During the week take advantage of our vibrant Adult Day Program with free local transportation for daytime peace of mind Or plan a getaway knowing overnight respite guests with Alzheimer s and dementia can stay with us for as short as a week at The Village our award winning Assisted Living community Our trusted care can even come to you whether personalized assistance or just a helping hand through Waveny s home based services Or choose any combination of our services and programs to meet your unique needs and preferences Conveniently located in New Canaan Waveny s continuum of care flows fluidly within a single nonprofit organization without any expensive buy in fees or long term commitments So if downsizing into a caring and compassionate independent or assisted living community is something you re considering now is the perfect time to sample senior living with a 3 month trial at either The Inn or The Village Discover more by dropping by calling 203 594 5302 or visiting waveny org