About ElderlyCompass
One calm place to find care for an aging parent.
ElderlyCompass is a free resource hub for the families and caregivers of older adults in Connecticut. We gather the local agencies, equipment suppliers, housing options and home maintenance help that people usually find only by asking around, and we put the practical answers next to them.
What ElderlyCompass does
Deciding how to care for an older adult usually starts with a dozen open browser tabs and a phone call that goes to voicemail. ElderlyCompass replaces that with a single starting point: a searchable directory of verified local services, a library of plain-language guides on benefits, legal planning and health care, and a growing set of answers to the questions caregivers ask most often. Everything here is free to read, with no sign-up required to browse, and providers can list their own services so the directory keeps growing.
Who it is for
ElderlyCompass is written for adult children, spouses, neighbors and paid caregivers supporting someone in their later years, especially families who are figuring this out for the first time and are not sure where to begin. It is also built for the local organizations that serve those families: area agencies on aging, home care providers, equipment suppliers and tradespeople who want to be found by the people who need them.
Who builds it
ElderlyCompass is built and maintained by an independent team that works with older adults, their families and local care providers. We review submitted listings before they appear in the directory and update the guides as programs and rules change. If something on this site is out of date or a listing is wrong, tell us and we will fix it.
A directory of real, local help
Search care agencies, senior housing, medical equipment suppliers and home maintenance professionals across Connecticut, all in one place.
Plain-language guidance
Short guides and official program links that explain what different kinds of care mean, who pays for what, and how to choose someone you trust.
Questions from other families
Read the questions caregivers have asked, and add your own, so nobody has to work it out alone at midnight.
ElderlyCompass is an information directory, not a care provider. A listing is not an endorsement, and we do not give medical, legal or financial advice. Always confirm licensing, insurance and pricing directly with a provider before hiring them.