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The Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut
https://elderjusticect.org/
Beware of Medical Identity Theft
http://advocateformomanddad.com/beware-of-medical-identity-theft
Calendar of activities offered at local senior centers
www.agewellct.org
Social Security and the IRS
https://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/
Want to keep up with AARP membership benefits? Try these links:
www.aarp.org/possibilities
www.aarp.org
Financial websites that may be useful
www.finra.org/industry/senior-investors
www.nasaa.org/1723/senior-investor-resource-center
SEC.Gov – Investoring for Seniors
https://www.sec.gov/investor/seniors.shtml
www.sec.gov/investor/seniors/diminishedcapacity.pdf
http://brokercheck.finra.org
Veteran’s Guide to Health Care and In-home Services
How/where to access health care, benefits, and in-home support and services
Department of Veteran Services Homepage: https://portal.ct.gov/dva
OR call: (860) 616–3600 to speak to a State of CT benefits representative
Enrolling in Health Care: https://www.va.gov
OR call: (877) 222-8387
Applying for Benefits: Use link VA Form 10-10EZ, which provides instructions and the application for health benefits:
Finding a Veteran Service Officer: When visiting the VA.gov homepage, scroll to the section titled “Other search tools” and click on “Find an accredited rep or VSO”. This feature allows veterans to locate a Veteran Service Officer (VSO), who can assist with applying for benefits and determining eligibility. These officers are knowledgeable and accredited to help navigate the VA system.
Veteran-Directed Care Program (VDC) – The primary veterans program supported by the Area Agencies on Aging. The VDC program allows veterans, or their authorized representatives, to self-direct their home care services. This means they have the flexibility to:
- Hire, train, and manage their own caregivers
- Choose trusted individuals (including family or friends, where permitted)
- Maintain control over who provides their care
All care planning, budgeting, and support services are managed in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging. Eligibility requirements must be met, and all caregivers must pass a background check.
Western Area Agency on Aging
A great place to start for general information
http://wcaaa.org/
For Caregivers
https://advocateformomanddad.com/
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