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203.458.4200 Guilford Office
203.288.1623 Hamden Office
You Are Not Alone with Family Caregiving
VNA Community Healthcare's free Caregiver Support Network of professionals and former caregivers understand what you are going through. We believe that you can't give good care unless you first care for yourself. VNA Community Healthcare helps with:
- Free caregiver consultation, call our VNA Helpline at 1.866.474.5230 (toll free). Get information on government programs, elder law, homecare, housing, transportation and caregiver respite.
- Weekly and monthly suppor groups
- Stress-busting, fun and social Caregiver Programs. An attendee at the annual Chicken Soup for the Caregiver Soul wrote: Thank you so much for the Caregivers' Night Out and bringing sunshie into my day!
- Newsletter with the latest on caregiving issues and concerns.
- Free seminars -- practical tips you can use immediately.
- Caregiver Resource Centers with books and videos.
- Adult Day Care at The Strong House in Madison
- Buddy match -- moral support from a trained former caregivers.
A free caregiver consultation is a great way to begin. Contact 203.458.5950 or email. We learn about your caregiver challenges and guide you to the resources you need.
Caregiver Self-Assessment QuestionnairePDF Document, 199 kB
Planning ahead for long term carePDF Document, 127 kB
Caregiving Support
Parkinson Caregiver Sharing Group, All Towns
06/13/13, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
If someone in your family has Parkinson Disease, join other care-partners to share experiences about ... [ more ]
Caregiver Drop-In Walk & Talk Group, North Branford
05/23/13, 01:00 PM - 02:00 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 ]
Strong House Newsletters
May 2, 2013
The Strong House Adult Day Center, in Madison, Connecticut provides a nurturing and homey environment that allows older adults to keep their highest level of health and independence. Monthly newsletters are posted here. Strong House is ... [ more ]
Caregiver's Corner Newsletters
November 15, 2012
Several times a year VNA Community Healthcare's Caregiver Support Network publishes a one-page newsletter with tips for caregivers, new resources and valuable links to resources in the area. To be added to our mailing list, contact ... [ more ]
Become a Health Care Advocate
October 5, 2012
A free 32-page booklet on how to become a patient advocate is available on the Web site of VNA Community Healthcare or by calling 866.474.5230 (toll-free in CT). Additional tips and guidance attached below. VNA Community ... [ more ]
Family Caregiver's Bill of Rights
September 24, 2012
Providing care for a senior family member or friend can be a real commitment. But it doesn't mean that you have to give up your entire life. Keep of copy of the attached Bill of ... [ more ]
Elder Care Worry Scale
November 12, 2011
Caring for an aging parent or other adult family member might mean you aren’t taking enough care of yourself. If you’re tired all the time and increasingly frustrated with navigating the healthcare maze, VNA Community ... [ more ]
Avoiding Eldercare Crisis - Barbara Katz Interview
May 27, 2009
The challenges associated with caring for an aging loved one are presented by VNA Community Healthcare's Barbara Katz, RN, MSN. Her talk was featured on BCTV's "Chamber Connection". Conducted by Ed Lazarus, President of the Branford ... [ more ]
