Information Library
General Information about Benefits Programs and Other Resources
- 2020 Quick Guide to Benefit Programs and Quick Guide Supplement
- New England Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
- Federal Poverty Levels
- Connecting People Experiencing Homelessness to SSI/SSD Benefits
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) - Process Evaluation by The Lewin Group, UConn, and Scripps Gerontology Center
Caregiving
Resources
- A Caregiver Check List
- Caregiver Support Groups in South Central Connecticut
- 6 Steps for Fall Prevention for Caregivers
- Preparing for an Emergency: How to prepare older adults and people with disabilities for natural disasters
- Traits of a Caregiver
Articles from United Hospital Fund.
for more visit their website.
- Becoming a Family Caregiver
- Home Care: A Family Caregiver's Guide
- El primer paso en el cuidado de la salud: cómo convertirse en cuidador familiar
- Cuidado de la salud en el hogar: Guía para el cuidador familiar
Respite
- R.E.S.P.I.T.E.
- ABC's of Respite (ARCH)
- CT Caregiver Respite Guide (AARP)
- Respite Care Guide (Alzheimer's Association)
Fall Prevention
P.R.I.D.E. - A Community Resource
Visit CareNetworkLink.org for additional tips and information.
Housing & Community Living
- Housing Directory SCC
- Age-inclusivity of New Haven and Connecticut
- Housing America's Older Adults – 2014 Study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
Financial
-
Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019: A Report of the Federal Trade Commission
- Identity Theft
- Identify Theft - Know Your Rights
- Website - Federal Trade Commission - https://www.identitytheft.gov/
- Website - List of companies to contact - https://www.identitytheft.gov/Top-Company-Contacts
- PLAN Pooled Trust (for individuals with disabilities of any age)
Legal
- Consumer Law Project for Elders
- El Proyecto Sobre Las Leyes Del Consumidor Para Ancianos
- Legal References for Key Benefit Programs
LGBT Community
- Aging and the LGBT Community
- The Facts on LGBT Aging
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
- Visit the Resource Page provided by the State Department on Aging.
Medicare/Medicaid
- Medicare Saving Program
- Monthly Medicare Supplement Rates CT
- Replacing a Medicare Card
- Medicare & Access Health CT
- QMB Indicator - CMS notice to providers
- State Variation in Medicaid - Kaiser Family Foundation Report
Meals/Nutrition
- Healthy Eating
- Help Paying for Groceries
- Meals on Wheels Report - impact of home-delivered meals
Mental Health
- The State of Mental Health and Aging in America
- Mental Healthy & Aging Issues
- Meeting the Needs of Older Adults with Mental Health/Substance Abuse Disorders
- Suicide Prevention Social Media Toolkit for Veterans, Their Families, and Friends (produced by VA)
Natural Disasters Preparedness
- Preparing for Emergencies Now: A Guide for Older Americans (FEMA publication)
- Hurricane Preparedness: A memo from Gov. Malloy
- Preparing for an Emergency: How to prepare older adults and people with disabilities for natural disasters
- Vital Records
Physical Health
- Flu & You
- Hearing Loss, Overview and Impact on Isolation
- Preventable Hospitalizations in Connecticut