COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a respiratory illness that spreads from person-to-person, and can affect the health and wellbeing of at-risk older adults and people living with disabilities. In an effort to protect yourself—and others—see below for a short list of precautionary measures that can be taken in order to reduce the contracting and spreading of COVID-19.… Read More >
Connecticut has plans to help people literally get back on their feet. Several towns in Connecticut will be offering Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB), an evidence-based program that reduces falls among older adults by 55%. Dianne Stone, Director of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center explains.… Read More >
Thanks to a supportive family and Money Follows the Person, Roslyn regained her independence and well-being after an acquired brain injury.… Read More >
You want food that’s nourishing and satisfying, that's easy to purchase and prepare—and that can be a real challenge. By providing easy access to good food, along with a willingness to make a few changes in how you eat—you can make a difference in your quality of life. Here is how you can eat well and age well.… Read More >
United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 is a free, online and over-the-phone helpline that connects you with the resources you need confidentially, and at no cost. You can communicate with highly-trained specialists who can easily provide information and referrals to services and supports that address housing, food, home care, crisis intervention needs and more.
Enter your name and question and select “Start Chat” to be connected with a specialist during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. You can also dial 2-1-1 on your phone to reach a specialist. Use of 2-1-1 is confidential, free, multilingual and available 24/7.
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