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Discover how to become a conservator and oversee the financial or personal affairs of adults in Connecticut. Explore the role of conservatorship on our page. CONSERVATORSHIP Often, the Probate Court will appoint a family member of the individual, or his or her close friend, as the conservator. Sometimes the court will appoint someone else, such as a lawyer. The court tries to determine whom the conserved person prefers but, if a conflict exists, may appoint an uninterested party. INVOLUNTARY Any adult person may use this form to petition for the appointment of a conservator of an adult who is alleged to be incapable. A “conservator of the person” is appointed to supervise the personal affairs of a person whom the court finds to be unable to meet essential requirements for personal needs, even with appropriate assistance. These needs may include but are not limited to, the need for food, clothing, shelter, health care, and safety. A “conservator of the estate” is appointed to supervise the financial affairs of a person whom the court finds to be incapable of doing so to the extent that property will be wasted unless adequate property management is provided. This may include but is not limited to, actions to obtain and manage assets, income, and public assistance benefits. The petition may also request the appointment of a successor conservator. The person for whom the appointment of a conservatorship is being requested is referred to as the respondent. VOLUNTARY Any adult person may use this form to petition the court to appoint a voluntary conservator of the person or estate to manage his or her personal or financial affairs, or both. A voluntary “conservator of the person” is appointed to supervise personal affairs, such as the need for food, clothing, shelter, health care, and safety. A voluntary “conservator of the estate” is appointed to supervise financial affairs. This may include but is not limited to, actions to obtain and manage assets, income, and public assistance benefits. The petition may also request the appointment of a successor conservator. A conservator is a person appointed by the Probate Court to oversee the financial or personal affairs of an adult. In an involuntary conservatorship, a conservator is appointed only if the court determines that the individual is unable to care for him or herself, or unable to manage his or her financial affairs. In a voluntary conservatorship, the court appoints a conservator on the request of an adult who seeks assistance in managing his or her affairs, without making a finding that the individual is incapable. There are two kinds of conservators. A conservator of the person supervises personal affairs and ensures that the person's basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing and health care, are met. A conservator of the estate supervises financial affairs, including caring for property, managing bank accounts and ensuring the safe handling of the person's income. Conservators and people who are interested in being conservators can find more information by clicking on the link, Conservators. المعلومات الواردة في هذا الموقع مقدمة لأغراض إعلامية فقط، ولا ينبغي تفسيرها على أنها نصيحة قانونية بشأن أي مسألة. المعلومات المقدمة في هذا الموقع ليست مشورة قانونية، ولا تشكل خدمة إحالة المحامي، ولا ينبغي تشكيل أي علاقة بين المحامي وموكله أو علاقة سرية عن طريق استخدام الموقع. إن دقة المحتوى أو اكتماله أو كفايته أو حداثته ليست مضمونة أو مضمونة. مواقعنا وخدماتنا ليست بديلاً عن مشورة أو خدمات المحامي. نوصيك باستشارة محامٍ أو غيره من المتخصصين المناسبين إذا كنت تريد مشورة قانونية أو تجارية أو ضريبية. نحن نسعى جاهدين للحفاظ على دقة المحتوى والمستندات الخاصة بنا وحداثتها وتحديثها. ومع ذلك، نظرًا لأن القانون يتغير بسرعة، لا يمكننا ضمان أن تكون جميع المعلومات الموجودة على الموقع والخدمات محدثة تمامًا. ويختلف القانون من ولاية قضائية إلى أخرى، وقد يخضع للتفسير من قبل محاكم مختلفة. القانون مسألة شخصية، ولا يمكن لأي معلومات عامة أو أداة قانونية مثل النوع الذي نقدمه أن تناسب كل الظروف. علاوة على ذلك، فإن المعلومات القانونية الواردة في الموقع والخدمات ليست مشورة قانونية ولا يمكن ضمان صحتها أو اكتمالها أو تحديثها. لذلك، إذا كنت بحاجة إلى مشورة قانونية بشأن مشكلتك المحددة، أو إذا كانت مشكلتك المحددة معقدة للغاية بحيث لا يمكن معالجتها بواسطة أدواتنا، فيجب عليك استشارة محامٍ مرخص في منطقتك. ليس المقصود من مواقعنا وخدماتنا إنشاء أي علاقة بين المحامي وموكله، واستخدامك لمواقعنا وخدماتنا لا ولن يؤدي بأي حال من الأحوال إلى إنشاء علاقة بين المحامي وموكله بينك وبيننا. نحن لسنا خدمة إحالة محامين والمواقع والخدمات والموارد والمعلومات الأخرى مخصصة للاستخدام الشخصي فقط.

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CT Comprehensive Supports Waiver (0437.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports, group supported employment, live-in caregiver (42 CFR §441.303(f)(8)), prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assisted living, assistive technology, behavioral support services, community companion homes (CCH), community living arrangements (CLA), companion supports aka as adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, health care coordination, individual directed goods and services, individual supported employment, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports service, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, vehicle modifications for individuals developmental disabilities 18 yrs - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities 3 yrs - no max age CT Employment and Day Supports (0881.R02.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports aka community based day support options, individual supported employment, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, peer support, assistive technology, behavioral support services, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, individual direct goods and services, individualized day support, interpreter, personal emergency response system (PERS), remote supports services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 - no max age. CT HCBS for Elders (0140.R07.00) Provides adult day health, care management, homemaker, personal care assistant, respite, adult family living, assisted living, assistive technology, bill payer, care transitions, chore, chronic disease self-management program, companion, environmental accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, mental health counseling, PERS, recovery assistant, transportation for aged individuals ages 65 - no max age CT Home and Community Supports Waiver for Persons with Autism (0993.R01.00) Provides live in companion, respite, assistive technology, clinical behavioral support services, community mentor, individual goods and services, interpreter, job coaching, life skills coach, non-medical transportation, personal emergency response system, social skills group, and specialized driving assessment for individuals with autism ages 3 – no max age. CT Individual and Family Support Waiver (0426.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, community companion homes, group day supports, individual supported employment, live-in companion, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assistive technology, behavioral support services, companion supports aka adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, health care coordination, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, individually directed goods and services, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports services, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 – no max age, and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 – no max age. CT Katie Beckett Waiver (4110.R08.00) Provides case management to individuals with physical disabilities ages 0-22 CT Mental Health Waiver (0653.R03.00) Provides adult day health, community support program, supported employment, assisted living, assistive technology, brief episode stabilization, chore services, home accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, interpreter, mental health counseling, non-medical transportation, overnight recovery assistant, peer supports, personal emergency response systems, recovery assistant, specialized medical equipment, and transitional case management for individuals with mental illness ages 22 to no max age . CT Personal Care Assistance (0301.R05.00) Provides adult day health, agency-based personal care assistant, care management, meals on wheels, adult family living, mental health counseling, personal emergency response system (PERS) for individuals with physical disabilities ages 18-64.

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CT Comprehensive Supports Waiver (0437.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports, group supported employment, live-in caregiver (42 CFR §441.303(f)(8)), prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assisted living, assistive technology, behavioral support services, community companion homes (CCH), community living arrangements (CLA), companion supports aka as adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, health care coordination, individual directed goods and services, individual supported employment, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports service, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, vehicle modifications for individuals developmental disabilities 18 yrs - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities 3 yrs - no max age CT Employment and Day Supports (0881.R02.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports aka community based day support options, individual supported employment, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, peer support, assistive technology, behavioral support services, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, individual direct goods and services, individualized day support, interpreter, personal emergency response system (PERS), remote supports services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 - no max age. CT HCBS for Elders (0140.R07.00) Provides adult day health, care management, homemaker, personal care assistant, respite, adult family living, assisted living, assistive technology, bill payer, care transitions, chore, chronic disease self-management program, companion, environmental accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, mental health counseling, PERS, recovery assistant, transportation for aged individuals ages 65 - no max age CT Home and Community Supports Waiver for Persons with Autism (0993.R01.00) Provides live in companion, respite, assistive technology, clinical behavioral support services, community mentor, individual goods and services, interpreter, job coaching, life skills coach, non-medical transportation, personal emergency response system, social skills group, and specialized driving assessment for individuals with autism ages 3 – no max age. CT Individual and Family Support Waiver (0426.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, community companion homes, group day supports, individual supported employment, live-in companion, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assistive technology, behavioral support services, companion supports aka adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, health care coordination, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, individually directed goods and services, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports services, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 – no max age, and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 – no max age. CT Katie Beckett Waiver (4110.R08.00) Provides case management to individuals with physical disabilities ages 0-22 CT Mental Health Waiver (0653.R03.00) Provides adult day health, community support program, supported employment, assisted living, assistive technology, brief episode stabilization, chore services, home accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, interpreter, mental health counseling, non-medical transportation, overnight recovery assistant, peer supports, personal emergency response systems, recovery assistant, specialized medical equipment, and transitional case management for individuals with mental illness ages 22 to no max age . CT Personal Care Assistance (0301.R05.00) Provides adult day health, agency-based personal care assistant, care management, meals on wheels, adult family living, mental health counseling, personal emergency response system (PERS) for individuals with physical disabilities ages 18-64.

Comprehensive neuropsychological testing for individuals with brain injuries in Connecticut. Trust our home health care service for personalized care. Neuropsychological Testing Services Neuropsychological testing is a way of examining brain function and cognitive abilities. Neuropsychological tests are an important part of an overall evaluati on because they provide an objective measure of an individual's strengths and w eaknesses. Neuropsychological assessmen t provides a systematic evaluation of cognitive abilities such as intelligence, memory, language, attention, problem-solving ability, visual-motor skills, sensorimotor abilities, personality/emotional functioning, and academic skills. A typical evaluation involves the administration of neuropsychological and psychological tests, a record review, and an interview with the patient, including a parent or other family member when available. Neuropsychological tests usually involve paper-and-pencil or computer-based measures. An evaluation takes from as few as one to two hours to as many as eight hours depending on the referral question. Evaluations are flexible and tailored to a specific referral question. The results of the evaluation are often the first step in developing an effective treatment or remedial plan. It is best to talk with your case manager and / or social worker, they have resources to assist and will help you identify an approved provider. This list is in no particular order. If you wish to be added to this list, please contact us. ABI Resources neither ensures the integrity and / or dependability of any provider nor recommends any individual listed on this website. This information is for public reference only. It is your responsibility to interview and screen potential providers and make educated decisions. Please keep in mind that there may be many providers that may not be found on this website. Some providers may not be accepting new clients at this time. It is best to talk with your case manager and / or social worker, they have resources to assist and will help you identify an approved provider. UCONN H EALTH Department of Psychiatry Connecticut Tower, 3rd Floor (Main Building Entrance) UConn John Dempsey Hospital 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT Phone Number: 1-860-679-5194 YALE MEDICINE Neuropsychology 333 Cedar St. New Haven, CT 06510 Phone Number: 1-203-785-4086 CNS - Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services, P.C. 1095 South Main St. Cheshire, CT 06410 Phone Number: 1-203-271-3809 Disclaimer: ABI Resources neither ensures the integrity and dependability of any provider nor recommends any individual listed on this website. This information is for public reference only. It is your responsibility to interview and screen potential providers and make educated decisions. Please keep in mind that there may be many ABI Waiver Program approved Cognitive Behavioral Providers that may not be found on this website. It is best to talk with your case manager and / or social worker to help identify a provider.

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FAMILY CAREGIVERS - CONNECTICUT - CT BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY SERVICES - ABI TBI Did you know? About 44.4 million persons in the U.S. are family caregivers 46 is the average age of a family caregiver 61% of family caregivers are women 4.3 is the average length of time (in years) that family caregivers provide care 59% of family caregivers are employed SOURCE: Caregiving in The U.S., National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, Funded by the MetLife Foundation and the Mature Market Institute® Approximately 22.9 million households provide unpaid care to an adult family member or friend who is age 18 and older. On average, family caregivers provide 21 hours of care per week. This “free” care, however, is not without cost; many family caregivers feel isolated, stressed by balancing work, family, and caregiving, and perhaps even depressed. The value of family caregiving to society has been estimated to be $306 billion annually. Nearly 60% of those caring for an adult over age 50 are working, the majority of them full time. In the past, responsibilities for caregiving almost exclusively belonged to women, but currently about 39% of caregivers are men. SOURCE: Study by the Mature Market Institute® and National Alliance for Caregiving in cooperation with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging In one important study done by the Mature Market Institute, those surveyed said they made at least one formal adjustment to their work schedule as a result of caring for a partner or other family member: 16% quit their job 20% cut back to part-time 22% took a leave of absence Respondents also stated that caregiving affected their ability to advance on the job: 29% passed up a promotion, training or assignment 25% passed up an opportunity for job transfer or Job relocation 22% were unable to acquire new job skills SOURCE: Findings from a National Study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the National Center on Women and Aging at Brandeis University; Findings collected and issued by Mature Market Institute® called “MetLife Juggling Act Study: Balancing caregiving with work and the costs involved” – 1999 Nearly six in ten caregivers (59%) say they have worked at some time while they were actively providing care. Of these, six in ten (62%) say they had to make some work-related adjustments in order to help the person they care for. More than half (57%) of working caregivers say that as a result of their caregiving responsibilities they have had to go in (to work) late, leave early, or take time off during the day to provide care. SOURCE — Caregiving in The U.S., National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, April 2004 Funded by the MetLife Foundation and the Mature Market Institute®

MFP ONLINE APPLICATION SUPPORT- CT MFP - CONNECTICUT MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON PROGRAM - MOVING FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME Connecticut - working together with DSS, DMHAS, BIAC, Allied Community Resources, Access Agency, CCCI, Social Services, Brain Injury, Hospital, Doctors, Nurses, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Special Ed What is the MFP Program and what does it do? The MFP program helps a person with the funding and organization of moving out of a medical facility. It helps with setting up housing, necessities, medical equipment and temporary in home caregivers. MFP is a federal demonstration grant, received by the CT Department of Social Services from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It was awarded to help rebalance the long-term care system so that individuals have the maximum independence and freedom of choice regarding where they live and receive care and services. The program builds on current programs by offering enhanced community services and support to those who have resided in nursing facilities for at least three months. Under MFP, CT will receive, for those transitioning back to the community, an enhanced Medicaid match of nine million dollars over five years, being reimbursed for 75 percent of costs for the first year back in the community instead of the customary 50 percent. This federal support is a financial incentive for Conn. to reduce the use of more expensive institutional care for Medicaid recipients. The approach is more cost-effective for taxpayers and is expected to lead to improved quality of life for older adults and people with physical and developmental disabilities and mental illness. People transitioning back into the community have the choice of where they want to live, whether it’s the person’s own home, a family member’s home, an apartment or congregate living. Goals of the MFP Increase dollars spent on home and community based services. Increase the percent of people receiving their long-term services in the community relative to those in institutions. Decrease the number of hospital discharges to nursing facilities for those requiring care after discharge. Increase the probability of people returning to the community within the first three months of admission to an institution Transition individuals out of institutions and back into the community Individualized care plans are created based on need. CCCI transition coordinators will provide one-to-one assistance with community supports, system navigation, accessing resources and living arrangements.

Discover ABI Resources' cooking skills classes for those living with and recovering from brain injuries. Gain independence and learn from brain injury survivors in Hartford and New Haven, CT. Private and virtual options available. Cooking Skills Training Teaching individuals how to cook is one of the best things we can do to prepare them for independent living. These supports offer skills that will get us going in the kitchen! Cooking Counts! As life skills teachers, one of our most important focuses is preparing individuals for independent living. One aspect of this is teaching individuals to feed and care for themselves and others. Learning how to cook is especially important. When teaching individuals cooking skills, we teach them about nutrition, self-care, safety, and planning. These lessons give some activities that will get individuals excited about cooking well. Planning Activities Part of cooking is learning how to plan menus thoughtfully. The activities in our sections will help individuals understand how important planning can be for cooking. Dinners for a Week Individuals practice in groups for this activity. We give each group a set of cookbooks or recipe websites to work with. Life skills trainers consistently explain and plan a week's worth of dinners for themselves. Individuals should take dietary restrictions into account when relevant. After individuals have chosen recipes, they make shopping lists based on their selections, and then they research the approximate costs of the ingredients they need. We ask them to make at least three changes to their plans in the interest of saving money. Next, individuals look back at their menus again with an eye toward nutrition. Each group writes up the nutritional benefits as well as the deficits in their planning. Plan to be Healthy Individuals select a partner and come up with a day's worth of meals that involve cooking. They plan breakfast, lunch, dinner and one or two snacks. Each meal involves some amount of hands-on preparation. The key is the total food for the day overall should meet nutritional guidelines for their age and gender. Once individuals have come up with a solid plan, they share and discuss the challenges and surprises that might have come up. Cooking Activities Of course, as important as planning is, it is even more useful to get individuals involved in actual cooking. These activities are safe, helpful, and meaningful for individuals' development. There are numerous other independent living skills taught at ABI Resources. Some of the services include Planning for the future, Healthy Relationships, Living Well with a Disability, Positive Attitudes and Overcoming Barriers, Art Expression, and Money Management. These are just a few of the many supported living services that are available. If you or a loved one is interested in meeting with ABI Resources, we loved to talk with you.

ABI Resources offers housing options and assistance for individuals living with and recovering from brain injuries in Connecticut. Our goal is to help them achieve better independence through our personalized services. Our team is made up of brain injury survivors who Housing Options and Assistance People living with disabilities often need supportive living options. The right choice depends on several factors, including support needs, expenses, and personal preference. ABI Resources serves those searching for assisted living homes to overcome the two main barriers: choosing a home and figuring out how to pay for it. Care Options for Individuals and People With Disabilities There are three levels of assisted living: assisted living communities, independent living communities, and home care. Home care brings assistance with daily living to the home, independent living offers a community with convenient amenities and assisted living combines a community that offers convenient amenities with support for daily living tasks. There are numerous other independent living skills taught at ABI Resources. Some of the services include Planning for the future, Healthy Relationships, Living Well with a Disability, Positive Attitudes and Overcoming Barriers, Art Expression, and Money Management. These are just a few of the many supported living services that are available. If you or a loved one is interested in meeting with ABI Resources, we loved to talk with you.