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Welcome to the Southwestern
CT Agency on Aging

The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging and Independent Living is here to help you maintain and improve the quality of your life in the community. SWCAA can help you navigate options to help you or your loved one remain in the community regardless of age.

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99-Days Inc.

99-Days, Inc. gratefully accepts donations with this year’s proceeds benefiting the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging’s Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program where financial assistance is provided to secure much needed respite support for those with a verified dementia diagnosis. Follow 99-Days Inc. on Facebook at www.facebook.com/99DaysInc and Instagram at www.instagram.com/99daysinc .

Age Well Fest 2024

We are incredibly excited to announce our next big endeavor — AgeWellFest 2024, coming to the Meriden Green on September 12. Save the date!

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Meet This Month's Employee Spotlight

Meet Alexa

Office Manager at SWCAA and truly one of a kind. With her unique ability to turn a simple coffee run into a mini adventure, she makes even the smallest moments memorable. Known for planning unforgettable trips, Alexa is our go-to for creating experiences that leave a lasting impression. She always makes everyone feel welcome and at ease, and she’s the person you can count on to have an answer for just about anything.  Her positive energy is contagious—she can lift anyone’s spirits with a playful glance or a perfectly timed joke. Alexa sees the best in everyone, bringing warmth, laughter, and lightheartedness to our office culture. We’re so grateful to have her as an incredible asset to SWCAA, inspiring us to enjoy each day.

Meet Jennifer

From the moment she joined the CHOICES department, she showed an incredible ability to dive into the complex world of Medicare. Her expertise in this area has only grown over time, and if there’s ever a question she doesn’t know, she’s the first to dig deep and research until she has the answer. At our recent annual meeting, a representative from the Center for Medicare Advocacy specifically sought Jenn out, raving about her Medicare expertise.  She is now our Complex Information Specialist and continues to go above and beyond. She supports our team in countless ways, from conducting community presentations to training new staff members, always eager to share her knowledge and make an impact.  But what truly stands out about her is her genuine care for each beneficiary she works with. She has an incredible talent for working with individuals who are new to Medicare or may feel overwhelmed by their options. She takes the time to break everything down in a way that ensures each person feels informed and confident. For those who prefer a face-to-face experience, she offers video chats or in-person appointments, oftentimes giving impromptu zoom lessons to our less tech savvy clients. Her dedication to empowering our senior community is inspiring, and we are so honored to have her as part of the Aging Answers team.

Join the Team

CHOICES, Connecticut State Health Insurance Program(SHIP) is now taking applications.

You have Choices

Have questions about navigating the Medicare system for yourself or an aging parent? Need help sorting through long-term care, homecare, transportation and more? The CHOICES program (Connecticut’s programs for Health insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility) is a statewide health insurance assistance program that provides free, unbiased, confidential information and counseling. Click the photo to connect and get the answers you need.

Testimonials

The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders serves over 2,500 older adults in southwestern CT.  For Mrs. K, the program has special meaning and helps her live independently.

Evelyn Kotton

CT Homecare Program for Elders

“There is no place like home.”  It’s a feeling expressed by many of SWCAA’s participants in the Money Follows the Person Program.  “This program has given me back my freedom” said Mrs. T, seen here with Supervisor Herby.

Mrs. T

Community Options

“SWCAA’s impact on Hall Senior Center is Huge!  The support allows us to be there for our Senior Community everyday.”

Hall Senior Center

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Contact Us

(203) 333-9288

1000 Lafayette Blvd., 9th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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