Chore workers come into the home to provide the following non-medical help as needed: housekeeping, shopping, laundry, cooking, yard maintenance and minor home repair – and a break for family caregivers.  Chore programs target those who are 60 and over.  There is no charge for services although donations based upon the family’s income level are encouraged.  Local workers with appropriate skills should apply.

 

Chore Service (860) 435-9177 

PO Box 522, Lakeville, CT 06039

chore@choreservice.org     www.choreservice.org

Chore Service helps senior and disabled residents within the community remain safely and independently at home. Chore Service employs local people who provide non-medical care. Chore Service covers Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, Norfolk, Salisbury/Lakeville and Sharon.

 

Helping Hands Chore Service (860) 379-4900

115 Spencer Street, P.O. Box 888, Winsted, CT 06098

Covers Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford, Norfolk, Winsted/Winchester. The office is in the Winsted Health Center.

helpinghandschoreservice.org

 

Litchfield Hills Chore Service (860) 567-6121

74 West Street, P. O. Box 294, Litchfield, CT  06759

coordinatorlhcs@yahoo.com        http://www.choreservicelh.org/

Covers Goshen, Litchfield, Morris, Roxbury, Warren and Washington.

Providing leadership, education and advocacy information by fostering collaboration around issues addressing access, quality and the affordability of home care & hospice services in Connecticut.

Phone:  203-265-9931  Fax: 203-949-0031     110 Barnes Road – Wallingford, CT  06492

www.cthealthcareathome.org

43 Enterprise Drive Bristol, Connecticut 06010-7472
Phone: (203) 596-4800   Toll-free: (800) 870-1852
TTY: (860) 274-1859, 866-999-9146 Fax: (860) 274-1860
www.ctcommunitycare.org

Toll-free: (800) 654-2183 Services offered:  For individual age 65+, statewide, private, non-profit care management organization, dedicated to assisting older adults and disabled individuals to remain at home.

Programs include home visits for first-time parents, help in applying for State assistance, parenting courses for fathers, and income-based WIC nutritional Information.

350 Main Street, Suite D, Torrington CT  06790

Phone:  (860) 482-3236

www.familystrides.org

Specializes in the care of the older person in the northwest hills of CT. Provides all aspects of care in the home with RNs, LPNs, CNAs, personal care attendants, homemakers, companions and hospital sitters   Caregivers are available from two hours to 24 hour around the clock service.

The agency is registered with the State of CT Depts. CT of Consumer Protection & Labor, insured, bonded and employee based (W-2).

Phone: (860) 354-5799  

www.geronnursinginc.com 

(860) 491-HOPE (-4673)  goshencommunitycare@gmail.com

GCC, Inc. offers a variety of services within the Town of Goshen including outreach (visits, phone calls, transportation), Senior Socials for Goshen residents which are held each Tuesday (light meal, games, activities) as well as a lending closet for medical equipment.

A private duty non-medical service that refers private duty caregivers to individuals who need supplemental assistance in the home, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility or hospital setting. Caregivers are available for a few hours or around the clock.

Phone: (860) 567-2476     30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury CT 06068

www.vnhlc.org/services/home-assistance/how-can-we-help/

Program offering daytime or overnight relief for caregivers or individuals with Alzheimer’s or related disorders. Maximum income requirements apply.

For information contact the Alzheimer’s Association or Area Agency on Aging (800) 994-9422

http://www.ct.gov/longtermcare

State Department on Aging – “Community Choices”

NCAAH administers Community Choices program which helps individuals and their families identify necessary services regardless of age, financial disposition, or health.

Provides personal care aides, homemakers and companions to help with grooming & dressing, bathing, light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, medication reminders, socialization, accompany clients to medical and non-medical appointments, transportation and errands including grocery shopping.

Phone: (860) 435-1266  – 30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury CT 06068 – www.vnhlc.org/

Contact: Meghan Kenny at email: MKenny@foothillsvna.org

www.wcaaa.org     Waterbury: (203) 757-5449 or (800) 994-9422

Fax: (203) 757-4081

The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (WCAAA) is a private, non-profit organization which manages and provides comprehensive services through person-centered planning for older adults (age 60 years and older), caregivers, and individuals with disabilities, in order to maintain their independence and quality of life.  Through Federal, State and grant funding partnerships, the agency serves 41 towns in Western and Northwestern CT.  The agency services include:  home-based client assessments to determine need for long-term care supports; chore and transportation services; emergency fuel programs; adult day care; congregate and home delivered meals (Meals on Wheels), support to family members and friends caring for loved ones with a diagnosis of dementia/Alzheimer’s and related disorders, and provides free, unbiased and commission-free, one-to-one counseling on Medicare, Medicaid and related benefits.  WCAAA empowers Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers and family members on detecting, and reporting errors, fraud and abuse in Medicare and provides referrals for behavioral health counseling. The agency also funds some senior center programs and free, evidence-based health self-management workshops for those with chronic pain, diabetes, or other chronic conditions.

A licensed private homecare nursing registry, can supply CNA’s and HHA’s as patient care assistants (with a two hour minimum), and live-in support. We work closely with local VNA’s.

www.winstedhomecareservice.com Contact Darlene Eid-Grant, RN, owner, for home evaluations:  Phone: (860) 379-3259