Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
 

 

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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The Basics of Conservatorships:

Making Informed Decisions

for You

or the Elder in Your Life

 

Conservators may be appointed by the probate court under very
specific circumstances, and have responsibilities that can include
managing finances, ensuring proper medical care, nutrition, and a safe home environment, among other responsibilities.
A conservator may be a family member, friend or other individual.

 

Join the WCAAA and
Judge Domenick N. Calabrese of the Woodbury Probate District
in our webinar on Tuesday, February 16th at noon to gain
a better understanding of conservatorships and alternatives.*

 

To register go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/66447224
or call Erin at (203) 757-5449 or (800) 994-9422 ext. 130
erin.soli@yahoo.com

 

Click here for more info.

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Become a WCAAA

Donor

 

Be a Donor

 

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Raise money for WCAAA by searching the internet with GoodSearch

Good Search.pdf

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WARNING:

 CHOICES SMP Program (formerly Medi$ave)

Don't Be A Victim of
Health Care
Fraud or Scams!

Protect, Detect & Report

(800) 994-9422

Click here for more info.

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DO YOU KNOW THAT MEDICARE COVERS MANY PREVENTIVE MEDICAL SERVICES? 

FLU SHOT:  ONCE PER YEAR

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

Refer to OUR WEBSITE'S SECTION ON MEDICARE BENEFITS.

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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

 

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See "Helpful Links" for ELDERCARE LOCATER to find  services in other states.

 

Link to WCAAA PRIVACY PROTECTION POLICY

      

 

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