In a move designed to make long-term care information clearer and more accessible, Connecticut has announced the launch of a new site which should help citizens find “critically needed services and support programs.”

From Governor Rell’s office in Connecticut:

The website, www.ct.gov/longtermcare, registered more than 59,000 visits from January through September of this year, or about 220 visits per day. The site was officially launched in July 2007.

“It is encouraging to see that so many people are taking advantage of this easy-to-navigate website to help them locate information on the vast array of long-term care services available in Connecticut,” Governor Rell said. “At some point in our lives nearly all of us will be affected by the need for long-term care, either personally or as a caregiver for family members or friends. The website is a useful tool both for quickly locating needed services and, equally important, for planning ahead.”

The governor said the site was developed to help meet the growing need for easier access to comprehensive information on long-term care. She noted that many people erroneously believe long-term care refers exclusively to institutional care, particularly for older adults.

“Hundreds of thousands of residents of all ages and health status require long-term care because it encompasses all the services and support programs needed for extended periods by people with physical or mental disabilities or those who are chronically ill,” Governor Rell said.

The state Office of Policy and Management developed www.ct.gov/longtermcare in consultation with the Connecticut Commission on Aging, the Office of Policy and Management, the Long-Term Care Advisory Council and Infoline.

Click here to read more about the website.

Click here to visit Connecticut’s new long-term care information center.