CareLink
Seniors and Students: Partners for Wellness
Linking generations together to meet the ongoing health needs of the senior community.

The mission of the CareLink program is to promote individuals and their families' ability for selfcare and to empower them to increase and/or maintain a healthful quality of life. This requires an informed client who is well supported by a network of family, friends and health providers.

One call puts you in touch with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Connecticut, Inc. and any other community resources you may be looking for.

CareLink Program:
Is a FREE service of the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Connecticut for residents of New Britain, Plainville and Southington who are 60 years and over interested in ongoing health monitoring, education and/or prevention.

Services are provided in the home by nursing students from affiliated schools.

This service is modeled after a similar program of the Neighborhood Visiting Nurses Association of Chester County, PA.

Services Provided:

• Inform seniors of the many programs and services of the VNA of Central Connecticut, Inc. and the community.
• Teach clients how to maintain health in the presence of a chronic disease.
• Promote a higher level of fitness and functioning
• Assist in understanding individual health issues, medical diagnosis, medication, insurance coverage, diet, and locating, appropriate resources.
• Inform clients of health choices and make recommendations on how to address health issues and concerns.
• Provide socialization and emotional support to clients and/or their caregivers.
• Monitor health status on an ongoing basis and assist in making and following up on referrals to appropriate healthcare resources.
• Where appropriate, coordinate with caregivers and/or family on clients' healthcare status/needs.

Activities Include:

1. Telephone outreach
2. Home assessments
3. Health teaching/referrals
4. Group teaching with special populations

Call the the CareLink Referral Line: (860) 826-4518 to make referrals or
to learn more about services and benefits.