Resources & Support
Trusted information, services, and organizations to help seniors and caregivers navigate aging with confidence.
Welcome to our Resource Center
Finding reliable information can be challenging. We’ve gathered helpful resources, programs, and organizations that support seniors, caregivers, and families. Whether you’re looking for healthcare information, financial assistance, housing options, or caregiver support, these trusted resources can help guide you.
Medicare & Health Insurance
Medicare
Official information about Medicare coverage, enrollment, costs, and benefits.
Website:
https://www.medicare.gov
Social Security Administration
Information about retirement benefits, disability benefits, Medicare eligibility, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Website:
https://www.ssa.gov
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Free counseling and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
Website:
https://www.shiphelp.org
Caregiver Support
Family Caregiver Alliance
Education, resources, and support for family caregivers.
Website:
https://www.caregiver.org
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Practical caregiving information, tools, and support.
Website:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving
Eldercare Locator
A public service connecting older adults and caregivers with local support resources.
Website:
https://eldercare.acl.gov
Phone:
1-800-677-1116
Aging in Place & Home Safety
National Institute on Aging
Trusted information on healthy aging, home safety, and independent living.
Website:
https://www.nia.nih.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Fall prevention and safety information for older adults.
Website:
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi
Financial Assistance & Benefits
BenefitsCheckUp
A free service that helps seniors identify benefit programs and assistance opportunities.
Website:
https://www.benefitscheckup.org
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Information about Medicaid, assistance programs, and services available to Connecticut residents.
Website:
https://portal.ct.gov/DSS
Veterans Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care, benefits, caregiver support, and services for veterans and their families.
Website:
https://www.va.gov
Emergency & Crisis Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate mental health support.
Website:
https://988lifeline.org
Emergency Services
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.