How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Senior Resources Agency on Aging) — Middlesex
Senior Resources Agency on Aging (Eastern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging)
Who it's for
Senior Resources Agency on Aging in Norwich is the Area Agency on Aging for all 15 Middlesex County towns (Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook). Connecticut has no county government, so aging services are assigned by town. Its programs include CHOICES Medicare counseling, the National Family Caregiver Support Program, the Statewide Alzheimer's Respite program, nutrition meal sites with education and counseling, grandparent support, healthy living programs, Senior Medicare Patrol, Money Follows the Person, the Veterans Directed Care Program and Benefits Checkup. It also funds local agencies for adult day care, homemakers, home health aides and transportation. Call 860-887-3561. For free Medicare counseling from a CHOICES counselor, call 860-887-3561 ext. 132.
Area Agency on Aging services are free or donation-based; programs the agency helps with (Medicaid/HUSKY, home care, respite) have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-860-887-3561
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Senior Resources Agency on Aging) — Middlesex. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.