Resources
Aging can bring complex challenges, and finding trustworthy support isn’t always easy. Our Resource Guides connect seniors, families, and caregivers with reliable local and national organizations that provide help with housing, healthcare, nutrition, transportation, legal needs, aging‑in‑place services, and more.
Housing Stability
Finding safe, stable housing can be overwhelming — especially during a crisis. This guide brings together key organizations across Connecticut that offer support with housing searches, tenants’ rights, eviction prevention, senior housing options, emergency shelter, and more.
Health
This guide brings together trusted medical and healthcare resources that support the well‑being of seniors in our community. It includes primary care clinics, chronic disease management programs, dental and vision services, behavioral health providers, rehabilitation centers, durable medical equipment suppliers, and hospitals offering comprehensive care.
Home Care and Aging in Place
This guide brings together trusted local resources that help seniors remain independent, safe, and supported as they age. It includes home care options, assisted living communities, adult day programs, in‑home support services, long‑term care facilities, and organizations that provide tools and information for aging in place.
Legal & Protective
Access to trusted legal information helps older adults and caregivers protect their rights, navigate complex systems, and address concerns related to health care, safety, housing, immigration, and financial security. This guide brings together reputable statewide and local organizations that offer legal assistance, advocacy, and protective services. If you suspect a senior is experiencing physical, mental, emotional or financial abuse, neglect, or abandonment, call 911 immediately or PSE at 1-888-385-4225.
Nutrition
This guide highlights trusted nutrition resources that help older adults access healthy meals, fresh produce, and community dining options. It includes food assistance programs, local food pantries, mobile food distributions, and home‑delivered meal services that support seniors in maintaining good nutrition and well‑being.
Transportation
Whether you need a ride to a medical appointment, help accessing paratransit services, or information about reduced‑fare options, this guide brings together trusted local resources for Stamford residents. Listings include medical transport, ride programs for older adults and people with disabilities, on‑demand services, taxi assistance, and public transit options.
Veterans
Many older veterans face complex benefit systems, service‑related health challenges, and periods of financial or housing instability. This guide brings together trusted local and national organizations offering crisis support, benefits assistance, advocacy, and specialized services for veterans and their families.