Resources

Click here to visit the official Thrive55+ Active Living Center website.

Enhanced Benefits Checkup Counseling is BACK!!

Senior Resources Enhanced Benefits Checkup Coordinator, Lori Napolitano will be taking appointments here at Groton Senior Center twice a month on Tuesdays the following dates:

  • Screenings are appropriate for those seeking State/Federal Program assistance as well as Medicare Counseling.
  • Clients can be scheduled regardless of where they live in CT.  If an appointment is not available at the town they reside, clients will can schedule at another location.
  • Clients must come prepared for their appointment. Failure to come prepared impacts the client negatively.

Call 860-441-6785 to schedule.

TRANSPORTATION

As a rider on the Thrive 55+ transportation, the center provides a low cost ride to medical appointments and shopping for recommended $2 donation.

Transportation Information page

 

 

 

 

    ADA Transportation

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    ECTC provides this transportation for any person with a disability to any location.  $2.50 one way fee.

    Municipal Medical Transportation

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    this is a grant funded program by the state DOT.  Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium (ECTC) brokers transportation services for medical appointments for seniors and persons with disabilities.  13 free round trip rides are available per year.  Caregiver Mileage Reimbursement program is available for family members or friends who drive seniors or persons with disabilities to medical appointments.

    Hair Salon

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    A licensed hairdresser/manicurist offers a full range of services from wash and dries to haircuts, colors, perms and also manicures and pedicures.  This service assists seniors who do not have transportation to a community salon.  Primary benefit is improved self-esteem of seniors who use this service and overall well-being.

    Inclusion program

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    Seniors who may need the assistance of someone while at the center but who can do activities of daily living are encouraged to participate through this program.  An assessment is done of each individual by the VNA, Inclusion program and Social Services.

    Benefits Counselor

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    A benefits counselor using the Benefits Check Up program from Senior Resources is available the first and second Tuesday mornings each month.