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Oct 15, 2025
America's declining fertility rates, dropping to 1.6 children per woman, are fueling a rapidly aging population and straining resources for older adults. This shift pressures pension systems like Social Security with fewer workers supporting more retirees, potentially leading to benefit cuts and forcing prolonged work or reliance on insufficient savings. Healthcare faces shortages in professionals and rising costs, complicating access to care, while economic slowdowns erode investment returns and public services. Smaller families diminish informal support networks, increasing isolation, but solutions like family incentives, immigration, benefit adjustments, and technology could help mitigate these challenges to protect seniors' well-being.
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Oct 05, 2025
The 2025 U.S. government shutdown, starting October 1, disrupts administrative services for Connecticut seniors, with Social Security and Medicare continuing but delays in new applications, heating assistance, and Medicaid looming, though state reserves mitigate short-term impacts.
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Sept 30, 2025
The 2025 U.S. government shutdown, starting October 1, ensures Social Security and Medicare continuity for seniors but delays administrative services, disrupts veterans' care and nutrition programs, and prompts seniors to update records and seek community support while awaiting a Congressional budget resolution.
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Sept 16, 2025
An anonymous Connecticut family eliminated ultra-processed foods for a month, experiencing reduced cravings, improved eating habits, and a stronger connection to local whole foods.
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Sept 02, 2025
Discover essential legal and consumer protections for seniors: managing debt, navigating collection issues, avoiding common scams, and accessing free legal advice for those aged 60 and older.
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August 25, 2025
As long-term care costs for assisted living and nursing homes continue to escalate in 2025, driven by an aging population, healthcare worker shortages, and inflation outpacing general economic trends, families face mounting financial challenges with median monthly assisted living fees around $5,190 and annual nursing home expenses exceeding $111,000. These increases strain household budgets, heighten poverty risks for seniors, and amplify reliance on public programs like Medicaid, while strategies such as early purchase of long-term care insurance, home-based alternatives, and government aid offer potential mitigation. Looking ahead, projections indicate even steeper rises by 2030, underscoring the urgency for proactive financial planning to ensure accessible elderly care.
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August 17, 2025
Senior living communities are embracing holistic wellness through personalized fitness programs, Mediterranean diets, and cognitive training apps like CogniFit to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being for active aging.
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August 04, 2025
Connecticut home health providers are shifting to value-based care models, emphasizing patient outcomes and cost efficiency while addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) to promote health equity in underserved communities. Home care agencies leverage their direct access to patients’ homes to identify SDOH barriers and coordinate care through community health workers and state initiatives like Medicaid’s PCMH+ and Healthy Connecticut 2025. These efforts aim to reduce disparities and manage chronic conditions, though challenges in data integration and funding persist.
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July 27, 2025
This article examines Connecticut's aging population trends, demographic shifts, historical and projected growth, causes, impacts on healthcare and economy, and state responses to support older residents.
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July 20, 2025
Seniors are increasingly tech-savvy, using social media, AI companions like the Hyodol Doll, and digital literacy programs to stay connected, combat loneliness, and maintain independence.
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July 07, 2025
The article from Compassionate Care discusses the potential impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by the U.S. House in May 2025 and under Senate review, on Connecticut seniors relying on Medicare and Medicaid.
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June 24, 2025
As we or our loved ones age, the need for home health care services often arises. Understanding how Medicare covers these services can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This article breaks down the essentials of Medicare’s home health care coverage, including eligibility, costs, and common questions, to help you make informed decisions.
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June 015, 2025
Historically speaking the DNC has always won the debate when it came to Medicaid. Let's take a look at one possible way the GOP can finally flip the script and win the Medicaid debate.
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June 08, 2025
One of the biggest headlines as of late is the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here is a summary of how the bill could potentially impact seniors in Connecticut that rely on Medicaid or Medicare.
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May 29, 2025
Find out about how UnitedHealth Group is under fire for potential medicare fraud.
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May 16, 2025
Learn more about how becoming a live-in home care aide is a great career option for non-documented migrants looking to settle in the state of Connecticut.
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May 07, 2025
Learn more about why Compassionate Care At Home is the best choice for Adult Family Living in the state of Connecticut.
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April 20, 2025
Learn more about whether or not seniors can benefit from remote medicine and if so how.
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April 10, 2025
Learn more about how seniors can take precautions and protect themselves from the new bird flu variant that has appeared in 2025.
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April 01, 2025
Non-Medical home care is heavily regulated by the state of CT. In this article we take a deep dive into the rules, laws and regulations CT has set for the home care industry.
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March 24, 2025
Let's take a look at the department of government efficiency and in particular all the rumors surrounding how it will affect Medicare and Medicaid.
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March 15, 2025
After 5 years of use, let's take a look at the covid vaccine and whether or not it's safe for elderly people to take.
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February 26, 2025
Learn more about some of the more common duties and responsibilities expected of a non-medical home care aide.
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February 17, 2025
Learn more about the average cost of home care in CT and what factors determine the cost of in-home care in the state of Connecticut.
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February 05, 2025
Learn more about how you can become a live-in home care aide in the state of Connecticut
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Jan 21, 2025
In Connecticut, the aging population benefits from a range of state programs designed to support seniors in living independently at home with non-medical assistance.
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Jan 02, 2025
Learn more about the regulation and financial aide changes in regards to home care in the state of Connecticut
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Dec 15, 2024
Learn more about how the one-hour home care visit is costing Medicaid Advantage $15 billion a year.
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Dec 01, 2024
Seniors are sustaining injuries due to falls at an alarming rate.
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October 01, 2024
The current economy and inflation numbers make it more important than ever to start planning for you later years sooner than later if you plan on living out your life in your own home.
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January 20, 2023
Learn more about how important companionship is as a part of high quality at home senior care.
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March 24, 2022
Compassionate Care at Home has been providing high quality in-home care services for seniors in the Madison Connecticut area for almost a decade. Click below to learn more about the superior in-home care provided by Compassionate Care at Home in our local community.
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February 24, 2022
Learn more about the diverse home care services for seniors the live-in and visting home care professionals at Compassionate Care at Home provide for residents in Essex CT as well as the surrounding Connecticut shoreline area.
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February 14, 2022
Despite sounding similar, home care and at home medical care are two very different types of in-home care services. It’s very common to get home care and at home medical care mixed up however the two provide very different at home care services. This article is written to help differentiate between at home care and at home medical care and by the time you finish reading it, you will have a firm understanding about the two at home care services.
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January 31, 2022
What is the Connecticut Home Care Program for Seniors (CHCPE)? The state of Connecticut has a program designed specifically to help seniors and elderly CT residents that require the home care services provided by Compassionate Care. The CHCPE program helps families with the finacial burden associated with home care services thus enabling seniors 65 year of age or older to continue living in their own home as opposed to being forced into a nursing home or assisted living facility.
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January 20, 2022
Here is a comprehensive list of questions about live-in home care for seniors and live-in senior caregivers that we get often. If you have any additional questions about live-in home care that we did not cover, then please give us a call today at 203-433-4325.
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January 11, 2022
The internet is full of dis-information in regards to the Covid-19 pandemic. After 2 years of dealing with the virus and its constantly evolving variants, The home care experts at Compassionate Care have learned a lot and here is what you need to know.
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March 16, 2020
The COVID-19 Coronavirus has additional risks for the elderly population. Compassionate Care at Home’s team of trained professionals are here to help during this pandemic.
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March 16, 2020
Compassionate Care at Home is committed to ensuring the safety and health of our employees and patients.
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May 8, 2019
Summer is coming soon and we’re all excited to get outside more. The nicer weather brings heat, leaving many with additional health risks.
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January 14, 2019
Most people as they age prefer to live out their lives in their home instead of a nursing home or assisted living facility. For an elderly person to live out their years at home this requires additional assistance for daily care and tasks.
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November 8, 2018
You might have heard of ‘Respite Care’ before but wondered what that even means. Being a caregiver is a 24-7 job. Every now and then a break is helpful, which is where respite care comes in.
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October 9, 2018
Watch for these signs which indicate that a home caregiver could help your aging parents stay safely in their home.
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September 5, 2018
There is an increase in financial scams which target seniors. Seniors are targeted by thieves for many reasons.
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July 31, 2018
It can be overwhelming transitioning as a caregiver for your parent. Seeing your parent in poor health or watching them age is hard. While not easy to do, talking to your parents while they are healthy and younger about their health care decisions will help you honor their wishes when the time comes.
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June 29, 2018
Dementia is a collection of symptoms which can occur due to a variety of diseases. Dementia symptoms can include thought, communication and memory impairments but doesn’t automatically mean that it is dementia.
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May 30, 2018
Dementia commonly affects a person’s ability to speak and communicate their needs. This can be a big challenge for the person and their loved ones, often causing frustration on both sides.
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Jan 11, 2017
The Hearth at Gardenside, located in North Haven, Connecticut, provides residents with impeccable care and charming living situations. Positioned along the picturesque Long Island Sound and just minutes from bustling downtown North Haven, the Hearth at Gardenside has it all.
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Jan 11, 2017
The new Connecticut overtime mandate may hurt caregivers and seniors. The Obama administration has been pushing for a change in labor regulations- the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act would make home care
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Jan 11, 2017
It’s all in the name: Compassionate Care at Home. Compassionate Care at Home was created on the foundation of compassion. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of seniors; we accomplish this
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Jan 11, 2017
Surrounded by 41-acres of wooded nature, The Gables at Guilford is a rural escape for residents and visitors alike. Located on 201 Granite Road in Guilford, Connecticut, The Gables offers independent senior living and
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Jan 11, 2017
The White House held its sixth Conference on Aging this July. The event, which is held once a decade, focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing America’s aging population. On July 13, professionals from across the
Jan 11, 2017
The Village at Mariner’s Point is situated on a seaside hilltop with impressive views of the Long Island Sound. Located in East Haven, Connecticut, The Village at Mariner’s Point offers residents unbeatable care and hospitality.
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Jan 11, 2017
Technology has transformed all aspects of life- from smart phones to tablets, almost everyone seems to be “plugged in” one way or another. While younger generations have evolved alongside technology, baby boomers have had
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Jan 11, 2017
In the process of spending down? Need home care services? Look no further than Compassionate Care at Home. Compassionate Care at Home is a non-medical home care agency that
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Jan 11, 2017
“A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” John Billing
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Jan 11, 2017
In the movie Still Alice , Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore portrays a linguistics professor who, at just 50 years old, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Still Alice is more than a novel and film adaption; it is a
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Jan 11, 2017
Compassionate Care at Home is excited to announce a partnership with LifeFone ! This emergency alert system is equipped to provide help at the push of a button. LifeFone allows individuals to remain safe and independent
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Jan 11, 2017
In a society obsessed with youth, the idea of celebrating age and growing older has become increasingly unfavorable. We stereotype age and claim decline and dissatisfaction as inevitable byproducts of growing older. The
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Jan 11, 2017
January offers us the opportunity to make necessary changes in our life. In a way, it’s our chance to start over. Each New Year, one in three Americans resolve to better their lives one way or another. Many of the resolutions are
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Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of seniors who wish to retain their independence in the comfort of their home. We strive to bring peace of mind to our seniors, as well as their families. We are committed to providing affordable, trustworthy, and personalized care.
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