Brain Health and Dementia Resources in Woodbridge, CT
If you live in Woodbridge and you are thinking about your own brain health, or supporting someone living with cognitive change, help is closer than you might think. The town offers strong services of its own, and LiveWell’s brain health hub in Plantsville is about 30 minutes away, with many programs you can join from home.
Here is what is available, starting in Woodbridge.
Services from the Town of Woodbridge
The Woodbridge Center
The town’s center for residents 55 and older, at 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT 06525. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 203-389-3451.
The center offers fitness classes, a chorus, card and game groups, and an in-person lunch program.
Rides for older adults
Woodbridge residents 60 and older, or with a temporary or permanent disability, can arrange rides to medical appointments in 17 surrounding towns, plus local grocery shopping, banking, pharmacy pickup and social outings. Call The Woodbridge Center at 203-389-3451 for details.
Human Services Department
Also at 4 Meetinghouse Lane. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 203-389-3429.
- A social worker and the Municipal Agent provide information, referrals and outreach.
- A CHOICES counselor helps with Medicare, Medicare supplements and long-term care insurance questions.
- Energy assistance, renters relief and a resident assistance fund for emergencies.
Friendly Visitor Program
Visits and phone calls for residents who are homebound, living with a disability or older, run through Human Services.
Medical Loan Closet and meal delivery
The town lends medical equipment and runs a meal delivery program for residents 60 and older. Ask The Woodbridge Center for details.
Regional and statewide help
Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut
The Area Agency on Aging for Woodbridge and nearby towns, with support, respite services and training for families caring for a loved one. 117 Washington Avenue, Suite 17, North Haven, CT 06473. Phone 203-785-8533.
Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program
For families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It can pay up to $7,500 a year toward a break, through a home care agency or a person you choose. Call 1-800-994-9422.
Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter
Free 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900. Chapter office: 860-406-3040.
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How LiveWell can help Woodbridge families
LiveWell is a brain health hub in Plantsville, about 22 miles from Woodbridge, mostly on Route 15 and Route 10. Many of our programs are free, and many are online.
We are part of the Dementia Positive movement, which believes people living with dementia can live life well, and that the way we talk about dementia matters.
Start with your own brain health
Some risk factors for dementia can be changed, and research points to midlife as the time to act. LiveWell’s Brain Health & Dementia Prevention Clinic follows three steps:
- Come curious. Get a high-level picture of your risk.
- Be inspired. See what nutrition, sleep, cognitive training and fitness can do for your brain health and your risk of dementia.
- Leave with a clear path forward. Sign up for a more in-depth risk assessment.
Semester to Thrive brain health and wellness classes run in person and online. Call 860-628-3004 to register.
Free programs you can join from home
- Dementia Friends Connecticut. A free, one-hour session, online or in person, on understanding dementia and helping others. Become a Dementia Friend
- Virtual Social Café. Free online social time for people living with cognitive change and their care partners.
- Resilient Living Series On Demand. Free videos to watch anytime. Watch on demand
For people living with cognitive change
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based program for mild to moderate cognitive change, led online by trained dementia specialists. About CST
In-home help for care partners
LiveWell’s occupational therapists offer in-home programs, including Home Based Memory Rehabilitation, COPE-CT and Skills to Care. Occupational therapy consultations accept Medicare Part B and commercial insurance. See dementia support services
LiveWell also has residences on our Plantsville campus.
Frequently asked questions
Who should Woodbridge residents call first for help with dementia services?
Start with Woodbridge Human Services at 203-389-3429. The Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut (203-785-8533) and the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) can also help.
Does Woodbridge offer rides for older adults?
Yes. Residents 60 and older, or with a disability, can arrange rides to medical appointments in 17 surrounding towns, plus local errands. Call The Woodbridge Center at 203-389-3451.
Who helps with Medicare questions in Woodbridge?
Woodbridge Human Services has a CHOICES counselor for Medicare, Medicare supplements and long-term care insurance. Call 203-389-3429.
Is there help paying for respite care?
Yes. The Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program can pay up to $7,500 a year for families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Call 1-800-994-9422.
How far is LiveWell from Woodbridge?
About 22 miles, or roughly 30 minutes by car without traffic, mostly on Route 15 and Route 10.
Can I lower my own risk of dementia?
Some risk factors can be changed, and midlife is the time to start. LiveWell’s Brain Health & Dementia Prevention Clinic can help you understand your risk and make a plan.
Talk to us
Call LiveWell at 860-628-9000, email info@livewell.org, or contact us online.
LiveWell, 1261 South Main Street, Plantsville, CT 06479.