About Us
OVERVIEW OF STAYING PUT
The Mission of Staying Put is to give residents of New Canaan age 50 and over both the practical means and the social support to live their lives to the fullest, safely and confidently, in the New Canaan community.
Staying Put was founded in 2007 by long-term residents who appreciate the community of New Canaan, its resources and history, and who want to stay here. They wanted to ensure that seniors can confidently age safely and supported in a town they love, and with the many connections they have made: friends, church, doctors, hairdressers and more.
The Program depends on dedicated volunteers who are involved in all areas of operations: patient advocacy, resource center, driving, errands, companion visits and check-in calls, house sitting, in-home technology support, minor handyman work, yard and outdoor help.
An active Volunteer Board chairs committees: events, finance, audit, publicity, volunteer, nominating, membership and development.
How Staying Put helps seniors stay safely and actively in New Canaan:
Health and safety: Ensure that members can take care of themselves and get help as needed
Transportation: Provide expanded transportation alternatives for those who no longer drive
Socialization: Organize ways seniors can stay connected to the community and maintain social contacts as mobility decreases
Home Needs: Assistance with household chores, shopping and repairs
Technology: Tutoring and troubleshooting for computers and cell phones
Communication: Stay in touch with members who may be facing issues of loneliness and isolation as they age
The Mission of Staying Put is to give residents of New Canaan age 50 and over both the practical means and the social support to live their lives to the fullest, safely and confidently, in the New Canaan community.
Staying Put was founded in 2007 by long-term residents who appreciate the community of New Canaan, its resources and history, and who want to stay here. They wanted to ensure that seniors can confidently age safely and supported in a town they love, and with the many connections they have made: friends, church, doctors, hairdressers and more.
The Program depends on dedicated volunteers who are involved in all areas of operations: patient advocacy, resource center, driving, errands, companion visits and check-in calls, house sitting, in-home technology support, minor handyman work, yard and outdoor help.
An active Volunteer Board chairs committees: events, finance, audit, publicity, volunteer, nominating, membership and development.
How Staying Put helps seniors stay safely and actively in New Canaan:
Health and safety: Ensure that members can take care of themselves and get help as needed
Transportation: Provide expanded transportation alternatives for those who no longer drive
Socialization: Organize ways seniors can stay connected to the community and maintain social contacts as mobility decreases
Home Needs: Assistance with household chores, shopping and repairs
Technology: Tutoring and troubleshooting for computers and cell phones
Communication: Stay in touch with members who may be facing issues of loneliness and isolation as they age
