Senior Resources Celebrates 50 years

Senior Resources has managed programs and services to support aging for 50 years as of this year and is committed to its core mission of being a trusted resource of free, unbiased information, referral and assistance, regarding all aspects of aging. The agency celebrated the milestone on July 24, 2024, with many partner community agencies, legislators and staff. Senator
Cathy Osten stated in an interview, “We have an increasing population of older adults, and we need to look at what we are doing as a state to support people through the natural process of aging." She noted aspirations for the future of aging to foster a life where, “people can focus on
how they enjoy the second half of their lives." Senator Jeff Gordon (who is also a physician) noted that, “There are many options to keep people healthier and staying in their homes” with a vision for the future of aging to include, “more people staying more functional as we
age."

As a private non-profit established under the Older Americans Act of 1965, Senior Resources responds to needs of adults ages 60 and over throughout 56 towns of Eastern Connecticut and beyond with access to State, Federal and privately funded services. The Agency's many programs include Senior Nutrition, Medicare Counseling, Benefits Enrollment, Money Follows the Person, National Family Caregiver Support, Alzheimer’s Respite, Congregate Housing Services, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Fraud & Abuse Prevention, Information & Referral, Service Navigation, Veterans Directed Care, and Healthy Living. Community Funding supports programs with other providers such as Senior Centers, Public Health Departments, Adult Day Programs, Hospital groups and Home Care Agencies.

Senior Resources provides the “Answers you need, resources you can trust”. If you or someone you know has questions about aging, call 860-887-3561.

Along with website, www.seniorresourcesec.org and social media; the Agencies on Aging jointly launched Aging CT https://agingct.org/, to facilitate streamlined access to older adults and caregiver services anywhere in the State. AgingCT as each of the Agencies on Aging provide AgingAnswers as a program to assist older adults and caregivers with the many questions that arise. Service Navigators and other specially trained program personnel assist aging and disabled persons needing intensive assistance deciphering information and submitting program applications. Professionals that work with older adults are encouraged to attend the AgingCT Summit on November 19, 2024.

Senior Resources welcomes interview/photo
opportunities. Contact Alison at advorak@seniorresourcesec.org;
860-887-3561 Ext 115