HELPFUL LINKS
General Information
- AARP
- Administration on Aging U.S. Department of Health & Human Service
- Benefits Check-Up (eligibility screening) National Council on Aging
- Boomers Resource Guide to Connecticut
- Charter Oak Health Plan State of Connecticut
- CT Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- CT Coalition on Aging
- CT Commission on Aging
- CT Department of Elderly Services
- CT Department of Social Services
- CT Housing Search
- CT Long-Term Care
- Consumer Reports Health Drug Information
- Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County
- Eldercare Locator U.S. Department of Health & Human Service
- Identity Theft - Quick Reference Guide, State of Connecticut
- Identity Theft Related Links, State of Connecticut
- Long Term Care Information U.S. Department of Health & Human Service
- Medicare Glossary
- Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- National Council on Aging
- Patients Like Me Community
- Network of Elder Care Information and Services, CTHelpNet
- Savvy Senior
- Stop Medicare Fraud U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Social Security Administration
- Reverse Mortgage U.S. Department of Housing
- United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 Infoline
Caregiver Websites
- Alzhemier's Association - CT Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation
- Children of Aging Parents
- National Family Caregivers Association
- See CareGivers for more Links
Emergency Planning
- CT Department of Emergency Management
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Planning and preparing for Emergencies
- See Services Directory/Emergency Planning for more Links
Healthcare & Prescription Drugs
- Medicare Website
- CancerCare Co-payment Assistance Foundation
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- ConnPACE
- Consumer Reports - Best Buy Drugs
- Eldercare / Long-term Care Information
- familyWize - Prescription Drug Discount Card
- HealthWell Foundation
- Mesothelioma Information
- NeedyMeds Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
- PhRMA Directory of Prescription Drugs
- RxASSIST Patient Assistance Programs
- Social Security Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drugs Cost
Hearing Aid Assistance
Home Safety Guidance
- CDC Foundation - Home Fall Prevention Checklist
- HomeSafety Council
- Senior Safety at Home
- Senior Connection Home Safety
- UnderWriters Laboratories Older Adult Safety Tips by Room
- Working Caregiver Senior & Home Safety
Legal Assistance
- Center for Medicare Advocacy
- Connecticut Elder Law Services
- Connecticut Legal Services
- CT Bar Association
- National Academy of Elderly Law
- Project Vote Smart
Staying Active
- NationalInstitute on Aging - Exercise & Physical Activity (See Chapter 4)
- NIH SeniorHealth Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults
- Fall Prevention Project
- MedLine Plus Exercise for Seniors