As of September 1, 2008, NCAAA became a proud partner in the Money Follows the
Person Program (MFP). Based on the National Real Choice Initiative of the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this statewide program is designed to maximize
consumer choice and independence and to increase the use of home and community
based services in lieu of the more costly institutional care. The target population for this
project is those individuals of any age in residence in skilled nursing facilities for at least
3 months.
Why home and community based care?
- The 7th Oldest State in the Nation We climb to 3rd in the nation in the number of
folks 85+ - One Million Baby Boomers:
Nearly One-Third of Connecticut’s Total Population - 600,000 People Age 60 or Older
- The Number of People 85 and Older Will Increase
Threefold by 2040 - By 2030: The number of people needing Long Term Care will increase 61%
for people 85+; 51% for those 75 to 84; and 53% for people 60 to 74!
How the community can help:
Though the program will cover costs associated with securing housing subsidies and
other state-offered services, the actual cost of setting up a home for potential clients is
not covered by the program and many of these folks are starting from scratch. This lack
of worldly possessions should not be a barrier to their independence.
One of our regional partners in the project is Independence Unlimited (IU), and they
have been engaged in nursing home transition activities for the past six years. They have
seen first-hand the necessity for fundraising and the incredible impact of even modest
donations. IU actively seeks the donation of household items for MFP consumers; please
see a partial list below. As you can see, these are items that are necessary for all of us
with or without a disability or health concern. If you have any of the items listed below
and are interested in making donation, please contact Independence Unlimited at: (860)
523-5021 Voice/TTY.
As NCAAA lacks access to sufficient storage facilities we have chosen to focus
our efforts on financial contributions. Therefore, NCAAA has established a
regional “Freedom Fund” designed to accept and collect monetary donations to
be used for the purchase of necessary household items for MFP consumers. 100%
of your tax deductible donation will be used for consumers of the Money Follows the
Person program and NCAAA will provide the necessary paperwork for your records.
For additional information, please feel free to contact Maureen McIntyre at 724-6443 x
283.
Checks can be made payable to:
“The Freedom Fund”
c/o NCAAA
151 New Park Avenue, Box 75
Hartford, CT 06106
Please contact Independence Unlimited directly at (860)523-5021 Voice/TTY if you
can make donations of any of the following commonly needed items:
Furniture needs:
Love seat
Living room chairs or recliner
Coffee tableEnd tables for living room
Dressers
Kitchen table and chairs
Floor and table lamps (no old wiring, please)
Nightstand for bedside
TV stand
Kitchen:
Microwave
ToasterElectric can opener or easy-use manual
Coffee maker – inexpensive 4 cup pour through type that needs no filters
Dish sets – regular and no-break
Glass or plastic drinking cup sets in varying sizes
Coffee mugs
Pots and pans
Frying pans
Dish drainer set
Plastic dishpan
Silverware sets – sometimes come in storage traySmall set of multi-use knives for meal
prep
Utensils – spatulas, etc.
Colander
Salt & pepper shakers
Dish towels and dish washing cloths
Pot holders
Plastic storage containers with lids
Plastic mixing bowl sets
Kitchen cleaning:Sponge mops
Broom, dustpan, brush
Spray cleaners
Dishwashing liquid
Antibacterial hand wash
Bedroom:
New pillows
Comforters or blankets
Sheet sets, especially twin size
Twin size mattress pads
Bathroom:
Shower curtains with hooks (unisex color)
Towels (unisex color)
Toilet Tissue
Cleaning supplies/toilet brush
Waste basket
Bath mat set (unisex color)
Bath soap, antibacterial hand wash
General:
Bagless vacuum cleaners
Television
Fans
Air conditioners -energy saver type for folks with breathing issues
Telephone with built-in answering machine
Laundry basket, detergent, and fabric softener sheets
Light bulbs – energy saver type would be great