How to Find Your Local Area Agency on Aging in Connecticut

July 23, 2017

Area Agencies on Aging provide assistance with senior benefit programs, social security, Medicare, eligibility for low-income senior programs including home and community services (some states will provide part-time caregiving in the home through their home and community services program), along with:

  • Transportation
  • Home-delivered Meals
  • Prescription Drug Programs
  • Healthy Aging Programs
  • Case Management
  • Caregiver Training
  • Senior Activities
  • Support Groups
  • Volunteering

What services are offered by the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)?

SHIP is a free counseling service for seniors and pre-retirees and is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance programs located in every state. SHIP counselors answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid along with prescription coverage and low-income assistance. Your local Area Agency on Aging will have information on SHIP and many provide SHIP counselors to give group presentations.

Find Your Local Area Agency on Aging Office

Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging: http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/site/default.asp

State Senior Services Help Line: 860-424-5274 or 860-218-6631

State Senior Services Email Contact: Agingservices.dss@ct.gov

Elder Abuse Hotline: 888-385-4225 or 211 (in CT)

Posted in CT State Services for Seniors

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