Category Archives: Funding

Home Care Design for Aging in Place

Assisted Living Services, Inc. welcomed two classes (24 students) from the University of New Haven who are majoring in interior design.  We provided the students with information on the topic of “Interior Design Considerations for Aging-in-Place.”  I gave an overview …

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What’s The Cost of Long-Term Care and Home Care in Connecticut? [STUDY]

A report prepared by the Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care, State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management has just been published.  This study is based on an annual survey of Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health Agencies, and Non-Medical Homecare …

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Reverse Mortgage a Viable Option for Funding In-Home Care for Elders

Is a reverse mortgage the right option for you or your loved one? A reverse mortgage can be an excellent funding source for someone who is looking for help paying for Home Care or home modifications to establish a safe …

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Eldercare Services in Connecticut Under Attack!

There is legislation currently being proposed in Connecticut which would adversely effect the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders and current and future seniors needing assistance to live at home.  It is being proposed that the estimated 3,245 state funded elders …

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Senior Resource Center Offers Wealth of Information in Connecticut

Assisted Living Services, Inc has recently opened a new office in Meriden, CT. on 74 South Broad St.  We have a Conference Center and a Senior Resouce Center which is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8am to …

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Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association Annual Conference a Winner

Assisted Living Services, Inc. and sister company Assisted Living Technologies, Inc. just participated as a vendor at this year’s conference held in Cromwell on Tuesday March 22, 2011.  The event was amazing and very well attended.  There were numerous sessions …

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Home Care in Connecticut and the “Money Follows the Person” Initiative

Just last week there was good news out of Hartford when Governor Malloy announced that he plans for certain cost-saving measures for state health care programs for Connecticut residents. One of the most positive changes will be a major expansion in …

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Questioning What to do with Mom or Dad? A Geriatric Care Manager May be the Answer

Most of us reach a point in our adult lives when we are faced with questions and doubt regarding our aging parents or other loved ones. Often times there is a crises situation that forces us to realize that changes …

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Connecticut Baby Boomers Become Senior Citizens in 2011

It is hard to believe the holidays are behind us and the New Year is rapidly approaching. Time marches on and often at a speed that feels too fast. 2011 is the year of the 65th birthday for the first of …

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders adds Personal Care Assistant Services

Recently the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders added Personal Care Assistant Services as a covered service. These services will allow for seniors enrolled in the program to receive hands-on assistance with their personal care needs from qualified staff through …

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