...about Aging in Place in Darien!

Did you know that there is a project of The Community Fund of Darien that offers free membership and provides the following services and information to seniors 65+?

• Free referral to local programs and vetted service providers, such as handymen, electricians, dog walkers, book-keepers, caregivers, computer assistance, grocery shoppers, transportation, long-term care advice, Medicare/Medicaid assistance, counseling, health and wellness programs, problem solving, assessment of your needs, and coordination of assistance;
  
  
• Free Out & About Newsletter highlighting senior services, upcoming events, health tips and ideas for living at home safely;

• Free Senior Resource Directory of local services that benefit seniors.

Yes, it's true...and we need your help spreading the word to family members, neighbors, friends, and co-workers who you think might be able to benefit from all of this wonderful, free information! 

You see, two years ago, members of Darien's non-profit organizations, churches, and businesses gathered together with community activists to assess the needs of our seniors and begin an intiative to provide services that would enhance their quality of life at home. Aging in Place in Darien was born, and since that time, the AIP committee has been working hard to ensure the project's mission to help seniors live independently, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes for as long as they desire.

If you would like to sign up for Aging in Place membership (and why wouldn't you?!) or for more information, please contact Alyssa Israel at The Community Fund by calling 203-202-2912 or emailing AIPcoordinator@communityfunddarien.org.

Also, check out the following blogs that focus on caring for and meeting the needs of aging adults:

Aging With Grace

New York Times' New Old Age