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1 Town of Redding directory of SeRviceS for SenioRS and TheiR families 2nd edition 2015

2 In Case of Any Emergency Call 911 Routine Non-Emergency Numbers Police Department Redding Ridge Fire Department West Redding Fire Department Georgetown Fire Department Crisis Intervention Services 211( 24 hour hotline) Social Services Lights Out /Downed Wires CL&P Connecticut Poison Control Center ( Cablevision AT&T (phone) Frontier (phone) Weather/Storm and Large Scale Emergencies Information Redding Emergency Notification System: Registration is required to receive reverse 911 alerts. Enroll through You can register land lines, cell phones, and additional numbers within the State of Connecticut. Assistance can be found at the Social Services Center. We can t alert you if we can t reach you. Radio WLAD 800AM/ WEBE 108FM / WNLK 1350AM / WMMM1260AM Television Cable Channel 12 I

3 TOWN OF REDDING MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST SELECTMAN Redding is a wonderful place to live, where a diverse population enhances the quality of life of all residents. Thanks to Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association for their work on the 2nd Edition of the Redding Directory of Services for seniors. Our senior citizens are very important to us. They built the foundation of the community we know and love and we want to encourage them to stay in Redding. I hope that the Directory is helpful and achieves the purpose of keeping you happily in your home! Julia Pemberton Julia Pemberton First Selectman Town of Redding o: c: e:[email protected] MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSION ON AGING The Commission on Aging and the Town of Redding is proud to provide the community with this updated Directory of Services. We are especially thankful to the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association who supported both editions along with members of the Commission. Without the support of the RVNA and Julia Pemberton, our first selectman, this publication would not have made it to publication. This directory is a valuable resource. We hope it will prove helpful. Rosalind Kopfstein Rosalind Kopfstein, Chair Redding Commission on Aging II

4 REDDING TOWN OFFICES Redding Town Hall 100 Hill Road P.O. Box 1028 Redding, CT Animal Control Of fice Assessor s Of fice Building Inspector Conser v ation Finance Director Health Depar tment Highway Depar tment Human Ser vices Director Land Use Old Town House Park & Recreation Dept Planning Dept R ailr oad Parking/Police Dept Registr ar of Voter s Selectman s Of fice Senior Heritage Center Tax Collector Town Cler k Transfer Station/Recycling Zoning Enforcement Of ficer Mark Tw ain Libr ar y Probate Cour t Directory entries are for informational purposes only and are not meant to be all inclusive. Inclusion does constitute an endorsement. All listings are subject to change. III

5 SPECIAL REDDING RESOURCES & SERVICES The Redding Emergenc y Not ification System: Redding Emer gency Notification System: Registration is r equired to r eceive r ever se 911 aler ts. Enroll through www. ctaler t.gov. You can r egister land lines, cell phones, and additional number s within the State of Connecticut. Assistance can be found at the Social Ser vices We can t aler t you if we can t reach you. The Redding Health Depar tment offer s gener al infor mation and resources on public health issues; emergency pr eparedness ser vices; training materials; water quality; inspection of salons, restaur ants and other businesses to ensur e sanitar y conditions Redding Social Ser v ices assists with crisis inter vention; financial assistance; benefit infor mation; shor t ter m counseling; refer r als. Social Ser vices also administer s the fuel assistance programs, r uns the food pantr y, the Heritage Van, and will assist residents with State and Feder al progr ams Redding Commission on Aging is a town appointed agency cr eated to identify needs and advocate for senior s in Redding. Meetings are open to the public and ar e held the fir st Wednesday of the month at 9am. The Heritage Senior Center is open to all Connecticut residents to enjoy a wide v ariety of progr ams which include: bridge, ar t and drawing, quilting, Mah Jongg, scr apbooking, aerobics and toning exercise classes and cur r ent event discussion gr oups. A hot lunch is ser ved weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon. Call for r eser vations and cost. The Heritage Highlights newsletter has a complete listing with times, trips and dates of activities. The newsletter is available online at townofreddingct. or g Redding Shar es the War mth offer s fuel assistance to qualifying Redding residents. For mor e infor mation call Redding Social Ser vices Senior Town Benefit: The Redding Tax Assessor can assist senior s who may qualify for a reduction of real estate taxes, veter an s exemption, r ental assistance or the real estate tax defer ment program NOTE: When you dial 911 from a non-cellular phone, your location and your phone number appears on the dispatcher s screen. Arrangements can be made for information about special access conditions or health related needs to appear on the screen when you make a 911 call. IV

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Advocacy and Benefit Programs Information Line 1 Fuel Assistance 1 Medicare and Medicaid Information 1 Prescription Benefits 2 Redding Commission on Aging 2 Redding Social Services 2 State and Federal Programs (other) 2-4 Utility Assistance Programs 4 Veterans Benefits 4-5 Caregiver Support 5-7 Adult Day Care 5 RESPITE 6 Support Groups and Organizations 6-7 Education and Leisure 8-13 Arts and Entertainment 8 Clubs and Organizations 9-10 Educational Opportunities 10 Employment Opportunities 11 Exercise and Fitness Heritage Center 12 Parks Senior Housing Alternatives Affordable Housing Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities 16 Emergency Shelter 16 Independent Living Communities Long term care and Rehabilitation In Home Care and Services Aging in Place Programs 18 Communication Programs 19 Financial Assistance to Remain Home 19 Home Maintenance Information 20 Meal Services 20 V

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS In Home Care Services continued... Medical Home Care Agencies Medicare Certified 21 Pet Care Senior Care Managers 22 Intervention & Referral Services Elder Abuse and Neglect INFO LINE 23 Social Services 23 Substance Abuse 23 Legal and Elder Law Resources Medical and Health Services Dental Services 25 Eye Specialists 26 Hearing 26 Hospice 26 Hospitals Medical Equipment Nursing and Home Care 28 Pharmacies Rehabilitation Centers 29 Religious Organizations 30 Transportation and Safe Driving Programs 31 Volunteer and Employment Opportunities Websites VI

8 ADVOCACY & BENEFITS PROGRAMS 211 CONNECTICUT (formerly INFOLINE) is an integrated system of help via the telephone. It is a single source for information about community services, referrals to human services, and crisis intervention. Access this tollfree program by simply dialing from at CT phoneline or call It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. FUEL ASSISTANCE Connecticut Energy Assistance Program ext. 100 Assistance is available to renters & homeowners to help cover partial payment for winter heating bills. Eligibility is based on household income. Redding Shares the Warmth Assistance is available to qualifying Redding residents. For more information call Redding Social Services. MEDICARE AND MEDICAID BENEFITS Center for Medicare Advocacy The Center offers legal assistance, representation on Medicare issues. CHOICES Western CT area Agency on Aging CHOICES offers specific assistance with individual insurance claims and forms. Medicare Information Advocacy Hotline General information source Local Money Follows the Person Federal program that helps Medicaid-eligible individuals currently in long term care institutions transition back into the community. Application process. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Part B enrollees: The QMB program provides financial help to pay for Medicare monthly deductibles and co-insurance. Asset and income restricted. 1

9 ADVOCACY & BENEFITS PROGRAMS Continued... PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS Needy Meds Community Health Charities Ask for the free discount drug card to save up to 80% on prescription medicines, prescribed over the counter products and even some pet medicine savings. See eligibility requirements. REDDING COMMISSION ON AGING Redding Commission on Aging 37 Lonetown Road, Redding, CT The Commission is a town appointed agency created to identify needs and advocate for seniors in Redding. Meetings are open to the public and are held the first Wednesday of the month at 9am. REDDING SOCIAL SERVICES Town of Redding Social Services Lonetown Road, Redding, CT Crisis intervention; financial assistance; benefit information; referrals. Social Services also administers the fuel assistance programs, runs the food pantry, the Heritage Van, and will assist with State and Federal programs such as Medicare. STATE and FEDERAL PROGRAMS (others) Community Action Committee of Danbury (& Northwestern, CT) 66 North Street, Danbury, CT Services low-income families and individuals. Connecticut Community Care, Inc. (CCCI) This agency provides resources to remain at home as directed by the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE). See (CHCPE) for more information. 2

10 ADVOCACY & BENEFITS PROGRAMS Continued... CT Dept. of Social Services(DSS) Danbury Office Main Street, Danbury, CT Use website to learn if you qualify for benefits. Forms and applications can be accessed from this site. --Assists with caregiver issues; cash assistance; employment services; food, housing and medical assistance; protective services; energy assistance. NOTE: Direct contact information may be found under each department. Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) Helps eligible residents 65 and older, at risk for nursing home placement continue to live at home by providing homemaker, home health aides, nursing and other care. CCCI is the local, hands on agency. Choose option 4 to start the screening process to learn if you are eligible. 6% co-pay. Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities The office was created to safeguard and advance human rights of people with disabilities. Connecticut Partnership for Long Term Care Created to provide unbiased information about long term care insurance. Department of Consumer Protection Ensures and guards the rights of consumers in such areas as food and product safety, drug control, fraud, consumer education and professional licensing. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Created to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents in long-term care. Social Security Administration Danbury Office West Street, Danbury, CT Local office hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 4:30pm. Access information about Social Security retirement and disability benefits. 3

11 ADVOCACY & BENEFITS PROGRAMS Continued... Western CT Area Agency on Aging Hotline The Western CT Area Agency on Aging, Inc. develops, manages and provides comprehensive services for seniors, care givers and individuals with disabilities in order to maintain their independence and quality of life. UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Connecticut Energy Assistance Program Offers home heating assistance for eligible residents. Eversource Home Energy Audit Eversource offers home energy audits to help reduce monthly electric bills. No income limitations or qualifications. $99 fee is offset by free energy saving light bulbs, onsite weatherization and discount coupons. Evesource New Start Customer can reduce or eliminate past due balances if they pay an agreed upon amount, on time, each month. Community Action Agency The Energy Assistance Program provides assistance in helping eligible low-income individuals and families in paying their heating bills. Lifeline /Frontier phone service Visit the site, frontier.com/discountprograms/lifelineprograms/connecticut learn about discounts and fill out an application. VETERANS BENEFITS Aid and Attendance Program Provides financial support for qualified veterans and/or their spouses to live independently while receiving quality care. Forms can be found on the website. The program is based on specific requirements, need and requires substantial paperwork. Website has easy to read information. 4

12 ADVOCACY & BENEFITS PROGRAMS Continued... Connecticut Dept of Veterans Affairs U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs Veteran Affairs Main Street, Danbury, CT Veterans Health Care Benefits You can apply online for VA health care, Community Nursing Home, Domiciliary, or Dental Benefits by completing VA Form 10-10EZ. VA Primary Care- Outpatient Clinic Germantown Rd, Ste. 2B, Danbury, CT VA Medical Center and Hospital Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT CAREGIVER SUPPORT ADULT DAY CARE Provides supervision, transportation, activities and meals during the day. Daily charge. Almost Home Adult Day Care LLC Federal Road, Danbury, CT Elderhouse Lewis Street Norwalk, CT Waveny Care Center Farm Road, New Canaan, CT CT Association of Adult Day Care Centers

13 CAREGIVER SUPPORT Continued... RESPITE Respite care refers to a short rest or a temporary period of relief. When a caregiver needs a break, care recipients can stay overnight, for several days or for several weeks at a residential community. Home care agencies will also send a companion, caregiver, homemaker or skilled health care provider to stay overnight in your home for as long as you need. Connecticut Statewide Respite Care / National Family Caregiver Support Program Provides up to $3500 of respite services to caregivers who need relief from physical and emotional demands of care giving. Eligibility based on income, assets and other requirements. Application on website. SUPPORT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS Ability Beyond Berkshire Boulevard, Bethel, CT Support people with disabilities by providing person-centered care, including residential services, job training and placement. Ability Beyond helps discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Alzheimer s Association CT Chapter Main Street Norwalk, CT The Alzheimer s Association serves both individuals and their caregivers with information, referrals, support groups, respite and more. 24/7 Hotline The Greens in Wilton 1st Tuesday Support Group The Crossings in Ridgefield American Cancer Society Local Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT

14 CAREGIVER SUPPORT Continued... Ann s Place The Home of I Can Saw Mill Road, Danbury, CT Ann s Place provides support groups, individual counseling, wellness programs. Cancer Cares Local East Avenue, Ste. 107 Norwalk, CT Provides information, counseling and referrals to individuals and their caregivers. 24-hour informational line and website. Caregiver s Choices at Home No telephone number Self directed web based caregiver video Caregiver Support Group Wilton Congregational Church 70 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Hotline Healing Hearts Center for Grief and Loss Bereavement Support 73 Stadley Road, Danbury, CT Lyme Disease Support Group Contact: [email protected] 90 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT Meets 2nd Thursday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and 2nd Friday from 1:30pm - 3:00pm at RVNA. Parkinson Disease Support Group [email protected] 640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT Meets 10am, 2nd Wednesday every month at the Ridgefield Crossings. NOTE: Other national and local support groups are available to help individuals and their families. Groups may be found by calling 211 or access their website at the end of this directory. 7

15 EDUCATION & LEISURE ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT Aldrich Museum Main Street, Ridgefield, CT Contemporary art museum. Seniors admission $4. Brown Bag Lunch with the artist occurs about every 2 months at 11AM. Cost is $5. Bethel Cinema Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT General Admission is $9.50. Over 62 years admission is $7.50 Charles Ives Center vesconcer tpark.com 43 Lake Ave Ext Danbury CT Concert park venue for live performances. Concerts on the Green (Redding Town Hall) Enjoy the outdoors and great entertainment. Performances on selected Sundays from 6pm - 8pm during the summer. Free. Edmond Town Hall Theater Main Street Newtown, Ct All Tickets $2. Call for show times The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Jesup Road, Westport, CT Open air summer entertainment. Prospector Theater Prospect Street, Ridgefield, CT The Prospector Theater is a state-of-the-art first run movie theater serving food and an entertainment and event venue. The deeper mission is to provide adults with disabilities opportunities for meaningful employment and vocational training. 8

16 EDUCATION & LEISURE Continued Ridgefield Playhouse East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT Themed film series to supplement the regular first run movie schedule, internationally acclaimed musicians, comedians and other performers. Ridgefield Symphony East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT AMC Loews Theatres Eagle Road Danbury, CT CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS AARP Local Ridgefield Chapter: 2nd Tues 10am Bethel American Legion Post Elizabeth Street, Bethel, CT Welcomes Redding Veterans. Georgetown Area Veterans No telephone # Foreign Wars Post 1019 Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month. League of Women Voters No telephone # PO Box 1100, Redding, CT Mark Twain Library Redding Road, Redding, CT Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10am- 5pm. Thurs: 10am- 8pm. Sun: varies Redding Country Club Lonetown Road, Redding, CT Private membership. 9

17 EDUCATION & LEISURE Continued... Redding Garden Club PO Box 1008, Redding, CT website: Redding Grange # Newtown Turnpike, Redding, CT Redding Historical Society Lonetown Road, Redding, CT Redding Land Trust Redding Parade Path Redding Neighbors & Newcomer website: contact: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Edlerhostel/Road Scholar Study and travel opportunities for adults throughout the US, Canada and overseas. Some scholarships available. Norwalk Community College Life Time Learner Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT Courses and lecture series offered. Western Connecticut State University White Street, Danbury, CT Wilton Connecticut Continuing Education Wilton HS 395 Danbury Road Wilton, NOTE: Additional educational opportunities are available at (search e-learning) and other sites. 10

18 EDUCATION & LEISURE Continued... EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Connecticut Department of Labor Unemployment claims: Liberty Street, Danbury, CT Unemployment claims, job search workshops, job training, veterans services Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services EXERCISE AND FITNESS Danbury Hospital Physical Therapy Main Street, Danbury, CT Pool exercises for arthritis and other programs. Redding Park and Recreation Lonetown Road, Redding, CT Mon Wed 8:30am to 5:30pm. Thurs 8:30am to 6:00pm. Programs include open gym, fitness programs, tennis, concerts, extensive park system, swimming at Topstone. Those over 60 years receive a 50% discount on most programs; trips as specified. Ridgefield Park & Recreation Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT Wellness and aquatic centers, open gym, outdoor parks and programs, exercise classes, education and wellness programs. Senior, non-resident fees are $224 per person. Add on for lap swim or wellness facility. 10 class fitness card $52. Guest fee $12. Ridgefield Public Golf Course Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT Non-resident senior over 62 years, weekday fee $30. Weekend fee $50. Richter Public Golf Club Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CT Non-resident over 62 years, Mon-Thurs $65 with cart. Other times $95 with cart. 11

19 EDUCATION & LEISURE Continued... Wilton YMCA Silver Sneaker Program Ext Danbury Road, Wilton, CT Wellness and aquatic classes for seniors 65 and older. Mon-Thurs, Strength classes; Wed and Fri, Silver Splash; Tues and Thurs, Arthritis Aquatic Class. Senior, non-resident fees are: Initial membership fee includes 1st 2 months at $175 for a single membership; $248 senior family membership. Monthly fee thereafter is $50 for a single and $74 for a senior family. Guest fee is $5. HERITAGE CENTER Heritage Center Lonetown Road, Redding, CT The center is open to all Connecticut residents to enjoy a wide variety of programs which include: bridge, art and drawing, quilting, Mah Jongg, scrapbooking, aerobics and toning exercise classes and current event discussion groups. A hot lunch is served weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon. Call for reservations and cost. The Heritage Highlights newsletter has a complete listing with times, trips and dates of activities. The newsletter is available online and around town. PARKS & TRAILS Parks in Redding, CT Redding has over 60 miles of trails. For details, visit website. America the Beautiful-National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass Press 1 Senior Pass: $10.00, available locally at Weir Farm National Park. This is a lifetime pass for U.S citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. It provides free entrance to most federal recreation areas and provides a 50% discount on use fees, such as camping. Must apply in person at a federal park. Dayton Road to Devil s Den Entrance: Dayton Road 3.2 miles of trail connects to Weston s 1600 acres Devil s Den. The Book of Trails is available from Redding Town Hall, the Redding Land Trust or Huntington State Park Entrance: Sunset Hill Road, off Route acres with a 7.5-mile trail for hiking and bike riding. Ponds and lake available with fishing permit. 12

20 EDUCATION & LEISURE Continued... Lucius Pond Ordway Preserve 20+ miles of trial. Register at map hut. Entrance: Pent Road New Pond Farm Marchant Road, West Redding, CT acre environmental education center with a small working farm. Putnam Memorial State Park Black Rock Turnpike Route 107 and 58 Historic Park with trails, programs and museum. Topstone Park Topstone Road Beach, swimming, fishing, and boating, 3.69 miles of trail. Season passes. Weir Farm National Park Nod Hill Road, Wilton, CT Grounds open year round dawn to dusk. Call for Visitor Center hours and tour and program information. SENIOR HOUSING ALTERNATIVES AFFORDABLE HOUSING Ballard Green Gilbert Street, Ridgefield, CT Independent living for elderly and disabled. Must be a Connecticut resident. Income and asset restrictions. Bethel Housing Authority Reynolds Ridge Bethel, CT Affordable rental housing based on 30% of adjusted income. 62 years or older, or disabled defined by Social Security. Independent living. A social worker visits once a week. Resident association. Two community rooms with TVs, computers and laundry room. Questions? at: [email protected]. Information? website at: 13

21 SENIOR HOUSING ALTERNATIVES Continued... Bishop Curtis Homes Bethel Simeon Rd. Bethel, CT Garden style living with 40 section 8 units. Wait listed. 62+ or disabled. Independent living. Laundry room available. Contact property manager for information or visit website at tishomesbethel. com. Bishop Curtis Homes Congregate Simeon Rd. Bethel, CT story building with 44 studio units. 62+ only. Offers services: 1 meal daily (lunch), housekeeping 1 day per week, 24 hour staff coverage at front desk. Laundry on every floor. Contact number above or tishomesbethel. com. Prospect Ridge Congregate Housing Prospect Street, Ridgefield, CT Persons with some difficulty in daily living may apply. One meal a day and weekly housekeeping provided. 24-hour emergency contact on site. Must meet income and other eligibility requirements. 62+ income below, $51,600- single, and $58,950-2 people. Housing Authority of the City of Danbury Mill Ridge Road Danbury, CT HACD owns and manages five (5) elderly properties. To qualify, persons must not exceed income limits; submit a pre-application along with proof of birth, residency and incom and a copy of social security cards. Full eligibility will be determined once called off a waiting list. Visit or g for more information. Ogden House River Road Wilton, CT Wilton Commons Station Road Wilton, CT

22 SENIOR HOUSING ALTERNATIVES Continued... ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES Assisted living communities offer different levels of help based upon the individual s need. This could include assistance with bathing, dressing, meals and housekeeping. Social activities, transportation and care for mild dementia may be offered. Usually a month to month rental plus additional monthly fees are charged based upon services rendered. Cascades Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, CT Greens at Cannondale Danbury Road, Wilton, CT Maplewood at Danbury Hospital Road Danbury, CT Maplewood at Darien Boston Post Rd Darien, CT Maplewood at Newtown Mt Pleasant Rd Newtown, CT Maplewood at Strawberry Hill Norwalk Strawberry Hill East Norwalk, CT Maplewood at Stony Hill Bethel Stony Hill Rd Bethel, CT

23 SENIOR HOUSING ALTERNATIVES Continued... Ridgefield Crossings Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC) CCRC s offer independent living, assisted living and nursing home care in a continuum of care on the same campus. Normally, a substantial upfront entry fee is required plus monthly fees. Services may include meals, transportation, social activities and programs. Nursing and other skilled care available. Meadow Ridge Retirement Community Redding Road, Redding, CT Located on 136 acres of rolling hills and meadows, provides independent, assisted living and skilled nursing in one setting. Amenities include: garden atrium, auditorium, fitness center and pool, beauty parlor & barbershop, billiards, computers, full service restaurant style dining. Extensive programs and activities. Outside: tennis and bocce courts, putting green, trails and gardens. Short Term Rehabilitation is open to the general public. EMERGENCY SHELTER Renewal House Dr. Aaron B. Samuels Blvd, Danbury, Ct Shelter for those 58 and older in a home like environment with shared responsibilities. Three meals a day plus support and counseling are offered. The goal is to move to independent housing in less than 2 years. City of Danbury Emergency Shelter New Street, Danbury, CT Adults only. 9pm to 9am. 30 days maximum stay. Admission requirements. INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES Age restricted housing for people who are functionally and socially independent. Amenities vary, but may include some transportation, social activities and programs and may have a monthly fee. 16

24 SENIOR HOUSING ALTERNATIVES Continued... Glen Crest Glen Hill Road, Danbury, CT Toll Brothers Regency(Realtors) Resales only Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT Toll Brothers Summit at Bethel Great Hill Road, Bethel, CT LONG TERM CARE and REHABILITIATION Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities provide services for those requiring 24-hour nursing supervision and assistance with daily living. Short-term rehabilitation is also available. For a complete listing of nursing home facilities, contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health or Bethel Health Care ParkLawn Drive, Bethel, CT Danbury Health Care Center Osborne Street Danbury, CT0810 Glen Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Glen Hill Rd Danbury, CT Filosa & Hancock Hall Hakim Street & 31 Staples St, Danbury, CT Laurel Ridge Health Care Center Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT

25 SENIOR HOUSING ALTERNATIVES Continued... Wilton Meadows Danbury Road, Wilton, CT Companions/homemakers will do light housework, prepare meals, shop and run errands. Some will drive IN-HOME the client around CARE town & SERVICES or to appointments. They do not provide personal care or assist in getting in and out of the car. Home Health Aides provide personal assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, as well as meal preparation, shopping and errands. They can assist a person to and from the car and to appointments. They are licensed to provide personal care. This service can be by the hour or extend to a 24-hour 7-day a week live in aide. Therapists will work with clients at home to help restore, strengthen and maintain their motor, speech and cognitive skills. Physical therapists will also offer home safety assessments. Registered Nurses provide skilled medical care in your home, under a physician s order. Services may include, but are not limited to, medication management, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds, and education on patient care. Senior Care Managers provide a central source of information and coordination of services for older adults and their families. They assess personal and medical needs of the clients, communicate with families, serve as an advocate to ensure the family member is cared for responsibly and respectfully. They also assist with securing entitlements, filing insurance claims and offer caregiver support. AGING IN PLACE Quality Living at Home ext East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT This free aging in place program was created to empower seniors to remain in their home in a safe, healthy and socially connected environment. A call center is available to access information on area services, programs and assistance. This is a free community service program from Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association. Call today to receive the free quarterly informative newsletter, happy@home. 18

26 IN HOME CARE & SERVICES Continued... COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS ARE YOU OKAY? A free, computer generated, daily call program to check on the well being of any resident in Ridgefield or Redding who is over the age of 60 or the disabled. Alert Device: LIFELINE Ext Ridgefield Visiting Nurses Association (RVNA) 90 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT Lifeline provides lifesaving 24/7 emergency access to your personal contacts or emergency service. The communicator is available as a personal help button, auto alert feature, wireless and GPS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REMAIN HOME Connecticut Homecare Program for Elders Applicants must be 65 or older, a resident, at risk for nursing home placement and be eligible financially. Helps eligible clients to continue to live at home. Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Assistance for lower income residents over 70 years of age. Consumer Credit Counseling Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program Ext 107 State Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Also known as the Connecticut Department of Housing; RAP is the major state-supported program for assisting very lowincome families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Senior Tax Benefit Contact the Redding Tax Assessor s office for information. Mon- Thurs. 19

27 IN HOME CARE & SERVICES Continued... HOME MAINTENANCE INFORMATION National Association of Home Builders Find information about Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS), as well as tips on universal design, remodeling and maintaining your home. Quality Living at Home Ext 1005 Call for a list of reference checked service vendors. This service is free to Redding residents, a service from the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association. MEAL SERVICES SNAP SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) This phone number will connect you to a SNAP outreach advocate who will assist in enrolling in the SNAP program. Eligible Connecticut residents will receive an EBT Card to purchase food at participating stores. Customer service for issues can be contacted at Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) Danbury Department of DSS Main Street, Danbury, CT Or contact Redding Social Services to determine eligibility. Hill Side Food Old Ridgebury Road, Suit 16, Danbury CT Provides free groceries for people who are unable to shop. Meals on Wheels Contact Redding Social Services to be connected to this low cost home delivered meal program. Must be homebound and eligible for services. Redding Food Pantry Contact Redding Social Services for eligibility. 20

28 IN HOME CARE & SERVICES Continued... MEDICAL HOME CARE MEDICARE CERTIFIED Bethel Visiting Nurse Association Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT Bethel VNA provides home health care services, registered nurse, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical alert service, social worker, home health aide, homemakers for insurance and private pay. Ridgefield Visiting Nurses Association (RVNA) East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT Home health care, skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, senior care management, wound care, palliative care, telemonitoring, medical alert service, home health aides, homemakers, live-ins, I.V. therapy and respite care. Community wellness: health fair, flu and pneumonia clinics, travel consultation and immunizations, well child clinic, blood pressure clinics, Quality Living at Home, and wellness seminars. Accredited and certified home care agency for quality care. PET CARE Animal Friends of Connecticut Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY DAWS Danbury Animal Welfare Society Grassy Plain Street, Bethel, CT ROAR Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue South Street, Ridgefield, CT VETERINARIANS Bethel Veterinary Hospital A Turkey Plain Road, Route 53 Bethel, CT

29 IN HOME CARE & SERVICES Continued... Georgetown Veterinary Hospital Redding Road, Redding, CT Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT Redding Ridge Veterinary Animal Hospital Meeker Hill Redding, CT SENIOR CARE MANAGERS National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Non-profit professional development organization for specialists who help families caring for older relatives. NOTE: Contact Redding Social Services or RVNA s Quality Living at Home for a listing of providers or x1005 INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICES ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT Protective Services for the Elderly Danbury Office After hours hotline 211 Protective Services for the elderly; evaluates complaints of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment of persons age 60 or older in the community. If you suspect that an elderly person is a victim of abuse, neglect (including self- neglect) or exploitation, contact the Protective Services line above. Danbury Hospital Crisis Hotline Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) /7 HOTLINE The Center offers Counseling safe houses, court and legal services, medical advocacy, prevention education. 22

30 INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICES Continued... Women s Center of Greater Danbury Hotline 24/7 for help with domestic violence of sexual assault. INFOLINE Infoline is an integrated system of help via the telephone. It is a single source for information about community services, referrals to human services, and crisis intervention. Access this tollfree program by simply dialing It operates 24 hours a day. SOCIAL SERVICES Redding Social Services Lonetown Road, Redding, CT Social Services provides crisis intervention services; Medicaid assistance; financial assistance; benefit information; short term counseling; referrals; administers the fuel assistance programs; runs the food pantry and the Heritage Van; assists with state and federal programs such as Meals on Wheels and Medicare. SUBSTANCE ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous Local #: AA offers a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, and hope with each other. District #9 holds regular meetings in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel and Georgetown. AL-ANON This program supports people affected by other people s drinking. Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism(MCCA) Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT Individual and group counseling for abuse of alcohol and other drugs available to seniors and their families. Free to medicare eligible seniors. Support group meets Friday at 10:00 am. Recovery Now Call this number to access immediate assistance at this 24/7 helpline. 23

31 LEGAL & ELDERLAW RESOURCE AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and over. Local chapter assists with completing federal tax returns for eligible members. American Disabilities Act Homepage (TTY) An extensive collection of publications, legal briefs, settlement agreements, training videos, and an interactive online course on the ADA along with information about ADA enforcement, mediation, technical assistance, and certification activities, proposed changes in ADA requirements. Better Business Bureau (BBB) Bbb.org/connecticut Connecticut Attorney General Elm Street Hartford, CT Connecticut Consumer Protection Department Capitol Ave Hartford, CT Connecticut Legal Assistance for Medicare Patients LAMP provides information to seniors and their families about Medicare benefits and rights of appeal. (Also see CHOICES page 5). Connecticut Legal Services Elder Law Hotline Mon-Fri 9-5pm. Provides basic information on several issues important to seniors in CT, including 60+ consumer problems, health care, government benefits, living wills, power of attorney, and nursing home rights. Connecticut Network of Legal Aid Statewide legal servicewww.ctlawhelp.org This website provides online legal guidance and forms for low income residents. FirstGov for Seniors Access the U.S. Government's official web portal for Senior Citizens to find extensive links to online information, services and resources. 24

32 LEGAL & ELDERLAW RESOURCE Continued... Legal Aid Hot Line Free legal services are offered for eligible residents without the funds to hire an attorney. 9am to 5pm. Criminal cases are excluded from assistance. Probate Court Bethel Municipal Center 1 School Street Bethel, CT Hours 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F. Also known as family court oversees conservator grants, wills, trusts and a wide range of sensitive issues. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Americares Free Clinic of Danbury West Street Danbury, CT Provides free medical care to eligible uninsured. Community Health Center Delay Street, Danbury, CT Medical and behavioral Healthcare for low income / uninsured. DENTAL SERVICES American Dental Association Norwalk Hospital Dental Clinic Stevens Street Norwalk CT Dental services available on sliding scale. 25

33 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Continued... EYE SPECIALISTS Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) Comprehensive home and community services offered free of charge for the legally blind. CT Radio Information System (CRIS) Connecticut s only talking newsstand for the blind and print handicapped. Volunteer Services for the Blind of Fairfield County Drivers, shoppers, readers may be available. HEARING Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired The center provides counseling, interpreting and other support. International Hearing Society Ext 2 Hearing Aid Help Line HOSPICE Regional Hospice and Homecare of Western Connecticut Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT Hospice gives care, comfort and compassion to those touched by life limiting illness and loss. HOSPITALS Danbury Hospital Emergency Room: Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT

34 MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Continued... Greenwich Hospital Emergency Room: Perry Ridge Greenwich, CT Norwalk Hospital Emergency Room: Maple Street, Norwalk, CT Stamford Hospital Shelbourne Road Stamford, CT Doctor s Express/Urgent Care Main Street, Danbury, CT Walk in clinic open 7 days a week. M-F 8am to 8pm. Holidays and weekends open 8am to 5pm. Doctor s Express/Urgent Care Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT Walk in clinic open 7 days a week. M-F 8am to 8pm. Holidays and weekends open 8am to 5pm. Physician One/Urgent Care South Street, #101 Ridgefield, CT Walk in clinic open 7 days a week. M-F 8am to 8pm. Holidays & weekends open 9am to 5pm. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Proper licensing and insurance coverage should be evaluated before selecting medical equipment. Redding is in the competitive bidding area for Medicare durable medical equipment. Access information online at Medicare.gov and search durable medical equipment to learn who is an authorized Medicare supplier. You can also contact the businesses below. Not all medical equipment is covered by Medicare. Suppliers are subject to change each July 1st. Candlewood Drugs Route 37, New Fairfield, Ct Costco Federal Road, Danbury, CT Limited discounted medical items. Membership required. Home Health Complex Main Street Danbury, CT

35 MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Continued... Liberty Health Supplies Main Street Monroe, CT Lincare Grays Bridge Rd Suite E Brookfield, CT Medical Home Care Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT Senior Depot Federal Road Suite 2 Brookfield, CT NURSING AND HOME CARE Bethel Visiting Nurse Association Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT Bethel VNA provides home health care service registered nurse, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical alert service, social worker, home health aide, homemakers. Insurance and private pay. Highly regulated for quality care. Ridgefield Visiting Nurses Association (RVNA) East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT Home health care, skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, senior care management, wound care, palliative care, telemonitoring, medical alert service, home health aides, homemakers, live-ins, I.V. therapy and respite care. Community wellness: health fair, flu & pneumonia clinics, travel consultation and immunizations, well child clinic, blood pressure clinics, Quality Living at Home, and wellness seminars. Accredited and certified home care agency for quality care. PHARMACIES Bissell Pharmacy Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT Mon- Fri 9am- 6pm; Sat 9am- 5pm; Sun 9am- 1pm. CVS Pharmacy South Street, Danbury, CT

36 MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Continued... CVS Pharmacy Durant Ave Bethel, CT Drive through window. CVS Pharmacy Branchville Road Branchville, CT English Apothecary Greenwood Ave. Bethel, CT Redding Pharmacy Georgetown Business and Professional Center Georgetown, CT Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-1pm. Ask about home delivery service for homebound seniors. Rite Aid Danbury Road Ridgefield, Ct Rite Aid Greenwood Avenue Bethel, CT Walgreen Drug Store Main Street Danbury, CT REHABILITATION CENTERS See HOUSING ALTERNATIVES: Long Term Care and Continuing Care Retirement Communities pages 11 and

37 RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Benedictine Grange Dorethy Rd, West Redding, CT Bethlehem Lutheran Church- ELCA Portland Avenue, Georgetown, CT Calvary Independent Baptist Church Redding Road, West Redding, CT Christ Church- Episcopal Cross Highway, Redding, CT First Church of Christ- Congregational Cross Highway, Redding, CT Georgetown United Methodist Church Church Street, Georgetown, CT Long Ridge United Methodist Church Long Ridge Road, West Redding, CT Sacred Heart Church Church Street, Redding, CT St. Patrick s Church Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT Temple B Nai Chaim Portland Avenue, Georgetown, CT 30

38 TRANSPORTATION AND SAFE DRIVING AARP Safe Driving Eight hours of classroom instruction. May qualify for reduction in auto insurance. Classes offered locally at the Heritage Senior Center and RVNA. American Cancer Society Volunteers offer some free rides to medical appointments through the Road to Recovery program. AMTRAK reduced fare program % discount for seniors 62 and older/disabled persons. Department of Motor Vehicle Renew licenses, apply for handicapped parking permits. Applicants must provide proof of disability with Form B-225 / photo ID / non-driving photo ID. Driving Assessment Services Ext A driving assessment is offered by Associated Neurologists. There is a fee. Heritage Center Van Service Lonetown Road P.O. Box 1118, Redding, CT Ages 55+ or disabled free of charge. Medical visits take priority. Rides are provided to Redding, Ridgefield, Bethel, Newtown, Danbury. Mon Thurs 9am-5pm. New in July: A 30 day trial period of half day Friday Van Service between 9am-12pm reserved for grocery shopping and hair appointments. Call for reservations. Metro-North General information within Connecticut. Seniors 65+ and disabled persons travel on metronorth for 50 percent discount for off-peak travel. 31

39 VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES American Cancer Society American Red Cross Community Action Committee of Western CT Services low-income families and individuals. Connecticut Department of Labor Job bank, job centers and other resources. Hours are 8:30am- 4:30pm. Connecticut Works Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT State employment service includes job bank, job fairs, bureau of rehabilitation services. Mon-Fri 8:30am -4:30pm. Danbury Hospital Hospital Avenue, Danbury CT New Pond Farm Marchant Road, West Redding, CT Norwalk Hospital Maple Street, Norwalk, Ct RSVP of Southwestern Connecticut Volunteers over 55 are placed in programs to benefit the community and themselves by matching interests, skills and experience. Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association Volunteers are needed and welcome. Assistance in the office, at flu clinics and health fair. People with editing, writing and photography skills are also needed, as well as skilled volunteer nurses to assist with our free blood pressure clinics. SCORE Counselors to Small Business

40 VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Continued... Volunteer Center Danbury Division Street, Danbury, CT Volunteermatch.com No telephone number Wildlife in Crisis Indian Valley Road, Weston, CT WEBSITES HEALTH AGENCIES American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry American Dental Society American Lung Association of Connecticut Alzheimer s Association American Heart Association American Parkinson Disease Association Local Chapter Free Newsletter Arthritis Association Local Chapter National Cancer Institute 800-4CANCER 33

41 WEBSITES Continued... Danbury Dental Clinic Main Street, Danbury, CT Free dental clinic for those eligible. Service is based on income. Norwalk Smiles Dental Services Day Street South Norwalk, CT Dental services available on a sliding scale. Norwalk Hospital Dental Clinic Stevens Street Norwalk CT Dental services available on sliding scale. EYE SPECIALISTS Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) Comprehensive home and community services offered free of charge for the legally blind. CT Radio Information System (CRIS) Connecticut s only talking newsstand for the blind and print handicapped. Volunteer Services for the Blind of Fairfield County Drivers, shoppers, readers may be available. HEARING Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired The center provides counseling, interpreting and other support. International Hearing Society Ext 2 Hearing Aid Help Line 34

42 WEBSITES Continued American Cancer Society No telephone # American Diabetes Association National Kidney Foundation Sight Impaired American Lung Association Multiple Sclerosis Society National Federation for the Blind National Institute on Aging FINANCIAL/LEGAL A service of the National Institute on Aging Better Business Bureau Internal Revenue Service Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

43 WEBSITES Continued Legal Aid Hotline Department of Veterans Affairs INFORMATION GENERAL American Association for Retired People Access to Five Wishes and end of life support Dept of Consumer Protection CT Department of Public Health Department of Human Health and Services for eldercare locator services Home Safety Council National Association of Home Builders

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