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VNA Helpline for Eldercare


VNA Community Healthcare is here to help with eldercare questions in Connecticut.      One call, One click, Get answers! 

 

VNA Helpline at 1.866.474.5230 (toll free) is free and staffed Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Call our experienced eldercare counselors for help with:

  • Understanding the type of help that a senior needs
  • Finding benefits or entitlements for a senior living in Connecticut
  • Understanding Medicare rules for home care
  • Signing up for a Medical Alert service
  • Getting paid homemaker, companion, personal care or live-in help (click here for LifeTime Solutions)
  • Signing up for LifeTime Helping Hands discount household help along the central CT shoreline
  • Finding local community services for seniors
  • Caring, supportive listening and tips for family caregivers (click here for Home Care Resources)
  • Signing up for VNA wellness and caregiver seminars (Programs and Events link)
  • Requesting the VNA Community Healthcare publication "Avoiding an Eldercare Crisis" 

 How May We Help You?



VNA HelpLine staff on the phone
VNA HelpLine staff on the phone

Avoiding an Eldercare Crisis, Northford

09/22/10, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

We've all heard stories about crisis calls and rushed decisions of unplanned eldercare.  JoAnn Begley ... [ more ]

Parkinson's Caregiver Group, Guilford

09/30/10, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

If someone in your family has Parkinson’s Disease, join other care-partners to share experiences about ... [ more ]

Family Caregiver Walking Group, North Branford

09/09/10, 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Walk and talk with other caregivers. No agenda – just fresh air and supportive conversation. ... [ more ]

Family Caregiver Consultations (G), Guilford

Available by appointment.  Call toll-free 866.474.5230 or contact us by clicking here.   Caring for an ill ... [ more ]

Family Caregiver Consultations (NH), North Haven

Available by appointment. Call toll-free 866.474.5230. Caring for an ill or elderly relative? Schedule a ... [ more ]

Family Caregiver Consultations (OS), Old Saybrook

Available by appointment.  Call toll-free 866.474.5230.   Caring for an ill or elderly relative? Schedule a private, one-on-one ... [ more ]

North Haven Family Caregiver Support Group, North Haven

09/13/10, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join other family caregivers to share experiences and ideas about caring for a family member.  ... [ more ]