Resources
Resources
We are fortunate to have a family of friends who provide valuable resources to individuals and families, so we encourage you to contact them. Below are links to additional resources, such as state and national associations specializing in services or information regarding specific diseases and aging issues. If you need more help, please don’t hesitate to contact our president, Alan Popp at alan@colonycareathome.com.
Beth deSousa, CPA
Moriarty & Primack, Springfield
Paul Federici, Enrolled Agent
Federici & Associates, Longmeadow
David Kalicka, CPA
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, Holyoke
Jay O’Brien, CPA
J.M. OBrien & Co., Springfield
Gina Barry
Bacon Wilson, Springfield
David Carlson
Law Office of David Carlson, East Longmeadow
Marcia Hess
Kraner & Hess, Avon
Carol Cloe Klyman
Schatz, Schwartz & Fentin, Springfield
Karen Jackson
Jackson & Torrone, Holyoke
Sue McCoy
Cooley Shrair, Springfield
Doug Peterson
Law Firm of Douglas R. Peterson, East Longmeadow
Brenda Doherty
Doherty Wallace Pillsbury Murphy, Springfield
Hyman Darling
Bacon Wilson, Springfield
John Discenza
Martinelli & Discenza, Longmeadow
Robert Fratar
Fratar Kern & Kelly, Springfield
Michele Feinstein
Shatz Schwartz & Fentin, Springfield
John Ferriter
Ferriter & Ferriter, Holyoke
William Hart
Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas, Springfield
Richard Kos
Egan, Flanagan & Cohen, Springfield
Gus Large
Gus Large Law Office, South Windsor
Shannon McCarthy
Kenny Brimmer & Mahoney, Wethersfield
Todd Ratner
Bacon Wilson, Springfield
Elizabeth Sillin
Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas, Springfield
Michael Simolo
Robinson Donovan, Springfield
David Webber
Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, Springfield
Chris Borowiec, Sr VP
US Trust, Hartford/Springfield
Geoffrey Croteau, CLTC
Charter Oak/MassMutual, Farmington/Holyoke
Simone Cunningham, CFP
Moriarty & Primack
Sweyden Dibble
Charles Schwab & Co, South Windsor
David Gerrol, LTCI Specialist
ACSIA, West Hartford
Pat Grenier
BRP/Grenier Financial Advisors, Springfield
Timberly Grout, CTFA
People’s United Bank, Springfield
Sam Hanmer
FieldEddy Insurance, East Longmeadow
Kate Kane
Northwestern Mutual, Springfield
David Lusteg, CFP, Sr. Director
Merrill Lynch, Springfield
Werner Maiwald
Renaissance Advisory Services, Wilbraham
Paul Marchese, Sr VP
St. Germain Investments, Hartford/Springfield
Pete Miller
Millbrook Benefits & Insurance, Springfield
Donald Mitchell
Northwestern Mutual
James Spinelli, CLU, ChFC
Northwestern Mutual, Springfield
William Steplar
AspenCross, Northampton
Thomas Sullivan
Morgan Stanley, West Hartford
Daniel Tarbell
Ameriprise, East Hartford
Matthew Woods Weber, CFP
Medallion Wealth Advisors, Farmington
Kathleen Bowen, MEd, GCM
Geriatric Solutions & Management, Holyoke
Joanne Craven Dunn,RN, C BSN
Geriatric Solutions & Management, Holyoke
Jim Ferry
Coaching Caregivers, Northampton
Liz Kapitulik, MSW
Clinical Case Management, Northampton
Tricia Rapacki, ChFC
Edward Jones Investments, East Windsor
Michael Epaul
Michael Epaul Photography, Springfield
John Garaventa
Garaventa Photography, Manchester
Mark Harrington
Horizon Home Mortgages, Windsor
Regional Resources for Seniors
Helpful Links for Seniors
Please remember that it is always a good idea to check with your medical, legal or financial adviser before acting upon any advice you read.
The Alzheimer’s Association – The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter is the primary source of information and support to the thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
Alzheimer’s Association, MA / NH Chapter
To meet the increasing demands for service and support, we have expanded programs, and have five offices around Massachusetts and New Hampshire: Watertown, Raynham, Springfield and Worcester, MA and Bedford, NH.
National Resources for Seniors
Helpful Links for Seniors
Please remember that it is always a good idea to check with your medical, legal or financial adviser before acting upon any advice you read.
Administration on Aging: Help elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective systems of long-term care, and livable communities across the U.S.
National Adult Day Services Association: Our programs help adult day services supporters in areas of advocacy, certification, accreditation, professional development geared to the needs of managers and direct care workers.
National Respite Locator: Find respite services by need for a state or local area.
Today’s Caregiver Magazine: Online Provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers.
The nation’s largest membership organization for people 50+, AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.
N4A builds the capacity of members serving older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity by providing choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Learn more about our affiliation with this nationwide network of senior care providers.
When Alzheimer’s touches your life, they are here for you.
Care Pathways was created and is maintained by RNs dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information, products and services.
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach them at 1-800-677-1116.
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to being the foremost national resource on family caregiving to improve the quality of life for families and care recipients.
National Consumers League Fraud Center’s mission is to give consumers the information they need to avoid becoming victims of telemarketing and Internet fraud and to help them get their complaints to law enforcement agencies quickly and easily.
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimers disease research.
The Private Duty Homecare Association (PDHCA) was established by the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC). It is a trade association of home care providers dedicated to helping the ill and disabled remain in their own homes.