From the Agent for the Elderly

I wanted to share this list of helpful resources for seniors. If you have any questions or want more information, please don’t hesitate to call me at 860-208-2430 (leave a message). You can also find me at the Town Hall on the first Thursday of every month from 5-7PM.

Senior Resources                 860-887-3561                      www.seniorresourcesec.org

Knowledgeable staff answers questions about Medicare, State of CT programs for seniors and more.

The Center for Healthy Aging                           860-456-6785

A free service for area seniors located at Windham Hospital.

CT Homecare Program for Elders                    1-800-445-5394

Providing qualifying seniors with home aide services.

Alzheimer’s Association                    alz.org

A helpful resource for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

Adult Protective Services                   860-465-3550

If you suspect a senior is being abused physically, sexually, emotionally, or financially, please call this number.

Northeast CT Transit Dial-a-Ride                    860-774-3902

Serving: Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Sterling, Thompson, Woodstock.

Lifeline                  1-800-566-6218

Emergency call system, especially helpful for those living alone.

Jane Cornell