Helpful Resources

Due to Covid-19, the AARP Tax-Aide program is not operating in Stamford this tax season. However, free virtual tax assistance is available through VITA. See details below.
If you cannot upload your documents and need assistance,
please call 203-674-9336 and volunteer tax counselors can help
Tax filing Deadline to file your Federal & CT taxes has been
extended till Monday, May 17, 2021

AAA’s FREE Driving Improvement Classes are Back!
Starting on Tuesdays in March through July, AAA will be offering its FREE 4-hour Classes VIRTUALLY to drivers 60 years of age and older who need to obtain a certificate for up to 5% off on a portion of their insurance premiums. Classes are open to AAA members and non-members.
To register, participants must visit www.aaa.com/defensivedriving, follow the links and hen choose “Connecticut Virtual” under your home state .
Classes will be held on Tuesdays via Zoom on the following dates and times:
From 10 am – 2 pm From 12 noon - 4pm
March 2 & 16 March 2 & 23
April 6, 13, & 27 April 6 & 20
May 11 & 25 May 4 & 18
To participate in these virtual classes, registrants will need: A PC, laptop or IPad with an integrated or portable webcam. Using a SmartPhone may be difficult because the class is video-based. An email and zoom account. To download the Zoom app, visit www.zoom.us.
General Resources
Seniorguidance.org
Hospital Observation Status tip sheet
Local Social Service Resources
City of Stamford- Social Services Division
Senior Housing Resources
Nutrition Resources
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home delivered meals
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congregate meal sites
Food Pantries-
State of CT Resources
List of State Legislators for Stamford, CT
CT Department of Social Services (DSS)
Medicare Savings Application Form
Medicare Savings Program Brochure
Medicare Savings Program Brochure (Spanish)
Medicare Savings Program application
Medicare Savings Program application (Spanish)
Healthcare Resources
Premier Home Health Care Services
Caregiver Resources
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter

Wheel It Forward
Is a local non-profit library for durable medical equipment.
(DME)
An easy way to borrow or donate gently used DME at no cost (donations welcomed)
If you need DME or have gently used DME that is no longer needed please call us at:
(203) 852-8600
or visit our website
Check out our inventory, donate equipment, volunteer or to donate cash to support our volunter-run operations.
Serving Fairfield County CT and
neighboring Westchester communities