The WCAAA
is a private non-profit organization that receives
federal and state funds, which are
distributed to
adult day care centers, local social services
agencies, nutrition, and transportation programs.
All programs are available to individuals 60 years
or older; some services
are targeted to frail, low income and/or minority
elderly. Limited services are available to Western
CT area residents below age of 60.
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Important
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Agency on Aging
4-Year
Area Plan
WCAAA OFFICE
JUNE 8, 2009
9:00 - 11:00
Written comments
also accepted by letter or email
by June 8 at 4pm
Click Here to View Plan
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CHOICES VOLUNTEER TRAINING
July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and August 5th.
Training on Medicare A, B, C, D, Long Term Care,
Medicaid, Medicare Fraud.
Training is FREE for volunteers, included are materials
and lunch.
For more information or an application please contact:
Dawn Macary, Western CT Area Agency on Aging at
203-757-5449, 800-994-9422 or email
dfmacary@sbcglobal.net
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WCAAA Annual
Meeting- Safety Fair for Older Adults
Was
held on
November 6th,
2008
And we would like
to give a big thanks to all who made
our first safety
fair a large success!
Special Thanks to
WATR Radio (1320)
* Naugatuck Saving Bank
Connecticut State
Police * Waterbury Police Dept
Waterbury Fire
Dept * Social Security
The Red Cross *
Yankee Gas
Staples * New
Opportunities of Waterbury
Alzheimer's
Association * Campion Ambulance
Health Complex *
Access Rehabilitation
Brass City
Chiropractic Center
Home Depot * Triad
Department of
Social Services * CL&P
And Wilby High
School
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New Locations to Renew
Non-Driver Id's
WARNING:
Social Security and other scams the
latest reported information! See left side tab. Please be aware!
You can report scams to the Attorney General's Office,
Office of Consumer Protection or the WCAAA.
DO YOU KNOW THAT MEDICARE COVERS MANY PREVENTIVE
MEDICAL SERVICES? FOR EXAMPLE, LOOK AT THE
CHARTED MEDICAL PREVENTIVE INTERVENTIONS BELOW!
FLU SHOT: ONCE PER YEAR;
CLICK THIS LINK FOR YOUR NEAREST LOCATION
PNEUMONIA SHOT; AS NEEDED - USUALLY
ONCE;
FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST: ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS
AFTER AGE 50
COLONOSCOPY: ONCE EVERY 10 YEARS BUT EVERY 24
MONTHS FOR HIGH RISK;
MAMMOGRAM: ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS
LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE'S SECTION ON MEDICARE BENEFITS.
ARE YOU READY FOR AN EMERGENCY? READ TIPS
BELOW FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS!
SUPPLIES
NEEDED FOR 3 - 6 DAYS:
|
Two Gallons of Water Per Person |
Flashlights |
|
Portable Radio |
Food (non-perishable; ready to eat) |
|
Extra Batteries |
First Aid Kit |
|
Hand Operated Can Opener |
Light Sticks |
|
Supply of Prescription Meds |
Cell Phone |
|
Current Med List |
Emergency Contacts List |
|
Limited Cash or Traveler's Checks |
Personal Hygiene Items, Such as Toilet
Paper, Alcohol Wipes, and Gel Sanitizer |
|
Blanket or Sleeping Bag |
Incontinence Supplies |
|
Emergency Supply of Pet Food |
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Directions to
Western CT Area Agency on Aging
84
Progress Lane
Waterbury, CT 06705
203/757-5449
From Danbury:
I-84 East to
Exit 25A (Austin Road). At end of
exit take a right
onto Austin Road.
Take second left onto Progress Lane, # 84 is
first left, park and
enter at Visitor Parking.
From Hartford:
I-84 West to
Exit 25A (Austin Road). At end of exit take a left
onto Austin Road.
Go straight over bridge
and take second left onto
Progress Lane, # 84 is
first left, park and enter at Visitor Parking.
From
Torrington/Litchfield:
Route 8 South to
I-84 East to Exit 25A (Austin Road).
At end of exit, take
right onto Austin Road. Take second left onto
Progress Lane, #84
is the first left, park
and enter at Visitor Parking
New Link
CTHousingSearch.org
See
"Helpful Links" for ELDERCARE LOCATER
to find services in other states.
Link to WCAAA
PRIVACY
PROTECTION POLICY
UPDATED 11/03/2008
