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The North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA) is a regional non-profit organization based in Hartford that provides planning and management of funding and advocacy for services to older persons and their caregivers in the 38-town North Central Connecticut region.
Our mission at North Central Area Agency on Aging is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in the 38-town North Central Connecticut region by ensuring that they have access to quality and cost effective services.
Also on the web, “Information For Caregivers” is an online educational tool that provides information about resources and services available for caregivers. This web-based training was developed as part of The Administration on Aging Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Grant. Anyone caring for a friend or family member at home in the community is encouraged to visit this link and to the view this presentation for valuable information.
NCAAA serves: Andover, Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bolton, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Glastonbury, Farmington, Enfield, Granby, Hartford, Hartland, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Southington, Stafford, Suffield, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks.
CT Department of Social Services moving forward on modernization efforts
The CT Department of Social Services has implemented an enhanced integrated voice response (IVR) system for state program beneficiaries and their advocates. To check on your benefits, eligibility, and/or program status the number to call is: 1-855-424-5581.
To view the most recent information describing the DSS client services modernization plan please visit the following link: http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?Q=467778&A=2345
Commission on Aging Sponsors Workforce Forum
As the population of CT continues to age, with those 60+ as the fastest growing segment of the population, CT will be in dire need of direct care workers to keep our older adults living safely in the community. Join the CT Commission on Aging on Friday January 27, at 10:00, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford for an overview of this important and complex issue. Please click here for the event flyer.
Struggling with Alzheimers Disease? Get CONNECTED!
Individuals and their families living with Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia face a host of challenges toward maintaining and maximizing quality of life. Finding appropriate services and supports should not be one of those challenges. The CONNECTIONS project can help with streamlined access to information on available services including but not limited to cognitive training for brain health. Please click here for a letter to potential consumers.
BENEFITS.GOV. - ANOTHER WAY TO FIND SERVICES THAT CAN HELP!
Benefits.gov (www.Benefits.gov) offers information on more than 1,000 Federal and state benefit programs. Simply complete the free and confidential questionnaire and our prescreening tool will generate a tailored list of programs just for you. Download a fact sheet specifically suited for individuals with disabilities.
FEDERAL CHANGES IN 2012 - Social Security and Medicare
ON-GOING HEALTH CONDITIONS GOT YOU DOWN? TAKE CONTROL IN 2012
The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) is nationally recognized for its success in keeping us healthy. Take a look at the program by following this link. If you're looking forward to a new year of feeling good and living better, consider joining our trained facilitators as they help guide you on the path to a new (healthier!) you.
Classes are now being scheduled at the New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street, New Britain, CT. We will post the dates and times here as soon as they are available. For more information in advance, please call 860. 724-6443 x 251.
