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Senior Housing and Care in Connecticut

brochure or publication:
Elderly Housing Directory - Connecticut

source: State of Connecticut Aging Services
160 pgs; languages: English
from the publication: "...Older adults and their families routinely request information from the Elderly Services Division of the Department of Social Services (DSS) about elderly housing options in Connecticut. Securing the most appropriate housing in relation to peoples’ needs is typically a challenge...."

more from State of Connecticut Aging Services:
web page:
About Aging Services
languages: English
from the web page: "The Aging Services Division, Connecticut’s State Unit on Aging, ensures that Connecticut’s elders have access to the supportive services necessary to live with dignity, security, and independence. The Division is responsible for planning, developing, and administering a comprehensive and integrated service delivery system for older persons in Connecticut..."

publication:
Connecticut State Plan on Aging
144 pages; languages: English
from the publication: "...The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is pleased to present the 2006 – 2009 State Plan on Aging as required by the federal Older Americans Act. This Plan serves as an update to the 2002 – 2005 Plan, and provides an extensive review of trends and issues relevant to today’s elders and aging baby boomers...."

web page:
Connecticut Assisted Living Guide and Consumer's Info Help

source: Assisted Living Project
languages: English
from the web page: "A consumer's guide to information and help about assisted living in Connecticut, with a directory of assisted living facilities and homes sorted by Connecticut cities"

Connecticut Nursing Homes

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NURSING HOME INFORMATION

source: Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut
languages: English
from the web page: "...You can get and compare information about the quality, deficiencies identified in inspections and staffing at nursing homes....."

web page:
Private Pay Long-Term Care Rates

source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
languages: English
from the web page: "Current Nursing Facility Rate | Historical Nursing Facility Rates | Inflation Rate | Home Care Rates | Home & Community-Based Rates | Annual Report...."

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Nursing Home Residents’ Rights - In General

source: CTElderLaw.org
languages: English
from the web page: "...Federal and state law require nursing homes to provide high quality, individualized care for every nursing home resident. The law protects residents who complain from retaliation by the nursing home and prohibits discrimination based on the source of payment. When facilities violate these rights, residents can file complaints with a variety of state and federal agencies. ...."

more from CTElderLaw.org:
brochure
CONSUMER LAW PROJECT FOR ELDERS
2 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "The CLPE advocate will explain your legal rights, provide legal advice, suggest options to help you resolve your problem on your own and offer educational materials, all free of charge. The advocate may also refer you to other service providers for assistance. Spanish speaking staff are available to take your call...."

publication
COST OF LONG--TERM CARE IN CONNECTICUT (2006)
2 pages; languages: English
from the publication: "AVERAGE PRIVATE PAY RATES FOR: NURSING FACILITIES, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, AND HOME & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES...."

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About The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

source: State of Connecticut Department of Social Services
languages: English
from the web page: "The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) works to improve the quality of life and quality of care of Connecticut citizens residing in nursing homes, residential care homes and assisted living communities..."

more from State of Connecticut Department of Social Services:
brochure or publication:
2006 RESIDENT COUNCIL BEST PRACTICES
languages: English
from the brochure: "Many Resident Councils have noted best practices related to food and dietary issues at their homes. As one facility stated “food is very important to us and we like to talk about it!” Following are some of the specific best practices of Resident Councils regarding food:..."

brochure or publication:
2006 RESIDENT COUNCIL BEST PRACTICES
87 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) in the State of Connecticut was established by Congress in Section 307a-12 of the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965 and authorized by the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 17b-400. In 1978, the federal mandate required all states to create and develop ombudsman programs in order to address the poor quality of care found within long-term care settings and to address specific shortcomings of the nursing home regulatory system (Harris-Wehling, Feasley, & Estes, 1995)...."

web page:
Private Pay Long-Term Care Rates

source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
languages: English

brochure or publication:
June 2007- Connecticut Long-Term Care Needs Assessment - Executive Summary
source: Connecticut Commission on Aging

37 pages; languages: English
from the publication: "...A key element of the Needs Assessment was the gathering of relevant information directly from Connecticut residents. This information included residents’ current and future plans, what community based services they now use, any unmet service needs, how prepared residents are to obtain these services, their preferences and expectations for care, care they provide to family members, and physical and mental health status...."

web site:
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF ADULT DAY CENTERS

languages: English
from the web site: "...Adult Day Centers offer a variety of health and social services in a protective group setting. Necessary health, personal care, and social services are provided for adults who do not need the continuous services of a nursing home or institutional setting and are able to leave their homes to come to the center. While caregivers work, do errands, or just have a day to themselves, the participants are engaged in vital social and recreational activities. ..."

web page:
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

source: Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
languages: English
from the web page: "...RSVP provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for retired and senior persons of any income level, age 55 and older. RSVP volunteers provide vital services to their communities utilizing their skills and life long experience. Volunteer benefits include secondary accident and liability insurance and, where possible, transportation reimbursement, as available to and from volunteer assignment stations. ..."

brochure:
The Connecticut Partnership for Long- Term Care

source: South Central Connecticut Agency on Aging
13 pages; languages: English
from the publication: "SCCAA is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1974 and designated as an Area Agency on Aging (AAA), one of five regional AAA’s in the state of Connecticut...."

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