What We Do
You have aging questions, we have Aging Answers! Application assistance, service navigation, help in the home and community or just planning for the future- Aging Answers is here for you. Our dedicated Information Specialists and Service Navigators are funded by the state & federal government to provide accurate and unbiased information to Connecticut residents.
The CT Home Care Program offers CT residents an alternative to nursing home placement. Eligible seniors are assessed for home-based care plans that can help with activities and personal care designed to enhance their safety and independence.
SWCAA’s care managers assess and support residents age 18-64 through Medicaid programs designed to enhance independence. Money Follows the Person offers assistance to nursing home residents who would like to return to the community.
SWCAA receives over $3 million dollars each year to support community services for older adults. About half of the money supports home delivered and community meals. Regional nonprofits are encouraged to apply for funds for services prioritized in the SWCAA Area Plan.
About SWCAA
The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA) is a vital resource for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Southwestern Connecticut. The Agency helps people navigate complex systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal benefit programs, while also connecting them to a wide range of community-based services. These services may include home-delivered meals, senior and adult day centers, home care support, and counseling to address the many challenges associated with aging and disability. SWCAA plays an essential role in helping individuals maximize their independence and continue living safely in their own homes.
Stay Informed
How do I volunteer?
Become certified SHIP/CHOICES counselor in your community and be the expert on all things Medicare!
Call (203) 814-3639 to get started!
Grant Applications
Deadline: March 15
Apply for funding to support local services that improve the lives of older adults and caregivers.
Nutrition Blog
Published February 2026
Denise Andreas, nutrition guru of SWCAA talks about the importance of nutrition and the huge role it plays.
Education Series: The Empowered Caregiver
AgingCT and the Alzheimer’s Association are partnering to offer The Empowered Caregiver, an education series that teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.
Join us on Wednesdays in February and March from 6 – 7 PM ET. The first session will be Building Foundations of Caregiving, held on February 11th. To learn more and to register for any and all of these programs, please visit alz.org/CRF or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900.
What Our Clients and Their Families Say
In extraordinary ways, you have helped us navigate the care of our parents, Mary & Clayton. While each of you have different roles, collectively you have walked by our side, answering a million questions, explaining and introducing new programs, finding additional funding and providing constant support to help ensure the best of care as they continue in this season of life. At 95 and 101, they are more and more fragile, but I know if they could say it themselves, they would speak humbly from their hearts, an overwhelming “Thank you!”
Kate C., Daughter
Good evening. A bundle of boxes of care products arrived today, and we can’t thank you enough! Please share our profound gratitude for getting that order together so efficiently! I had a crazy day, so I didn’t get to peek inside yet, but I am certain that it will help us so much! I know that what you do is your profession, but you girls do it with heart! ♥️
Daughter of Veteran served by the Veterans Care Program