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Baby boomers are joining the ranks of senior citizens. As they age
themselves, they are often dealing with the care of very elderly
parents.
The following resources will help those who are
facing social, psychological, and health issues for themselves or a loved
one who is entering the "golden years."
Local Resources: Agencies, Organizations and Information
Breakthrough to the Aging
60 Lorraine St
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-1295
Breakthrough to the Aging's mission is to enhance the quality of life
for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Connecticut
Commission on Aging
210 Capitol Avenue, #509
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 240-5200
News Media: (860) 240-5202
Fax: (860) 240-5204; E-mail:
coa@cga.ct.gov
Read its
annual report* to learn about its mission in advancing the needs of
the elderly in Connecticut.
*You will need Adobe Reader® for the
above Web page. Click
here to download.
Consumer Law Project
for Elders Hot Line 1 800-2961467
North
Central Area Agency On Aging
2 Hartford Sq W # 101
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 724-6443
The organization is one of five area agencies in Connecticut. You will
find helpful information for caregivers and families of elders.
The
senior citizens guide provides information on senior
services, housing, health and activities throughout Connecticut.
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Periodical and Newspaper Articles
The Hartford Public
Library offers electronic access to articles through its
iConn database service
for patrons of Connecticut libraries. You will need your library card to log
into the database. Use search terms such as aging or or "senior living" or
"elder care."
Web Sites
AARP Is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50
and over. AARP works for quality of life for all people as
they age. It works for social change and provides members
information, political advocacy, and service. Membership
provides many additional benefits. The online site is
available to all without membership and includes handy
information such as the
AARP Retirement Calculator .
Administration on
Aging
was created in 1965 with the passage of Older Americans Act. It
supports both the individual and the community in meeting the
needs of the elderly. It is part of a National Network on
Aging, a Federal, State, Local, and Tribal partnership. In 2006
President Bush signed the
Older American Act Amendments of 2006.
Senior's Health Issues provides many articles and news about
current issues in health care for the elderly. The site is easy
to read and is produced by the National Institutes of Health.
AARP es una organización sin fines de
lucro, dedicada a atender las necesidades e intereses de sus
miembros, las personas de 50 años o más. A través de la educación,
promoción de apoyos y prestación de servicios, buscamos mejorar la
calidad de vida de todos los miembros promoviendo su independencia,
dignidad y sentido de propósito.
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Government Documents
The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 provides a snapshot of the
health of older Americans. It is published by the Merck Institute of Aging and
Health. (Document takes a few minutes to load.)
"The
Booming Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to Action." is a White House
Conference on Aging report approved June 14, 2006. It is a statement of
the government's vision of the future of older Americans.
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