The WCAAA is a private non-profit organization that receives federal and state funds, which are distributed to adult day care centers, local social services agencies, nutrition, and transportation programs. All programs
are available to individuals 60 years or older; some services are targeted
to frail, low income and/or minority elderly. Limited services are available
to Western CT area residents below age of 60.

 

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WARNING:

 CHOICES SMP Program (formerly Medi$ave)

Don't Be A Victim of
Health Care
Fraud or Scams!

Protect, Detect & Report

(800) 994-9422

Click here for more info.

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DO YOU KNOW THAT MEDICARE COVERS MANY PREVENTIVE MEDICAL SERVICES? 

FLU SHOT:  ONCE PER YEAR

PNEUMONIA SHOT: AS NEEDED - USUALLY ONCE

FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST: ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS AFTER AGE 50

COLONOSCOPY: ONCE EVERY 10 YEARS BUT EVERY 24 MONTHS FOR HIGH RISK

MAMMOGRAM: ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS

Refer to OUR WEBSITE'S SECTION ON MEDICARE BENEFITS.

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ARE YOU READY FOR AN EMERGENCY?  READ TIPS BELOW FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR 3 - 6 DAYS

Two Gallons of Water Per Person	Flashlights
Portable Radio	Food (non-perishable; ready to eat)
Extra Batteries	First Aid Kit
Hand Operated Can Opener	Light Sticks
Supply of Prescription Meds	Cell Phone
Current Med List	Emergency Contacts List
Limited Cash or  Traveler's Checks	Personal Hygiene Items, Such as Toilet Paper, Alcohol Wipes, and Gel Sanitizer
Blanket or Sleeping Bag	Incontinence Supplies
Emergency Supply of Pet Food

 

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Directions to

Western CT Area Agency on Aging

84 Progress Lane

Waterbury, CT 06705

203/757-5449

 

From Danbury:

I-84 East to Exit  25A (Austin Road).   At end of exit take a right

onto Austin Road. Take second left onto Progress Lane, #84 is

first left, park and enter at Visitor Parking.

From Hartford:

I-84 West to Exit 25A (Austin Road). At end of exit take a left onto Austin Road. Go straight over bridge and take second left onto

Progress Lane, #84 is first left, park and enter at Visitor Parking.

From Torrington/Litchfield:

Route 8 South to I-84 East to Exit 25A (Austin Road). 

At end of exit, take right onto Austin Road. Take second left onto Progress Lane, #84 is the first left, park and enter at Visitor Parking

 

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See "Helpful Links" for ELDERCARE LOCATER to find  services in other states.

 

Link to WCAAA PRIVACY PROTECTION POLICY

 

Employment Opportunities

 

CHOICES Coordinator for Agency on Aging. Full time supervisory position

to manage public information and education efforts on Medicare,

Medicaid and other public benefits for seniors & younger persons with

disabilities, volunteer recruitment and extensive reporting. Knowledge

of public benefits such as Medicare and insurance is helpful; previous

documented supervisory experience and MSW or RN degree preferred;

car required.

Send resume and salary requirement by September 1 to Chris Fishbein,

WCAAA, 84 Progress Lane, Waterbury, CT. 06705.