Resources For Care Partners

Making Living Arrangements

These resources offered by the National Family Caregivers Association provide information about accommodating your loved one's housing and living needs. | more

Billing & Insurance

Keeping insurance statements, bills and medical records organized can ensure you get the most out of insurance plans and federal assistance programs. Our financial counselors can help too. | more

Online Caregiver Communities & Publications

• Family Caregiving 101 - An introduction to caregiving from the National Family Caregivers Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving
• National Family Caregivers Association - Providing education, support, empowerment and advocacy for caregivers
• Family Caregiver Alliance - The nation's first community-based nonprofit organization to address the needs of caregivers
• Strength for Caring - Expert advice, community support and inspiration provided by the Johnson & Johnson Caregiver Initiative
• National Alliance for Caregiving - Nonprofit coalition of national organizations supporting family caregivers
• CT National Family Caregiver Support Program - Connecticut's State Unit on Aging provides support to families caring for older relatives
• Today's Caregiver Magazine - Provides information, guidance and support for family and professional caregivers

State of Connecticut Resources

• Programs for Elders - Information for older residents and their caregivers about health insurance, housing, long term care insurance, legal issues and more.
• Programs for People with Disabilities - Information for people with disabilities and their caregivers about medical services, food assistance, financial support, employment and more.
• Programs for People with HIV/AIDS - Information for people with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers about medical services, housing, food and financial assistance.
• Statewide Respite Care Program - Offers relief to stressed caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia's

Government Resources

• Medicare.gov - The official U.S. Government Site for Medicare
• Eldercare.gov - A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting older persons and caregivers to community-based support services
• U.S. Administration on Aging - General on condition-specific resources for the elderly and their caregivers
• ADEAR Center (Alzheimer's Disease) - Comprehensive, unbiased source of information on Alzheimer's Disease, operated by the National Institute on Aging