​Board Members Tracey Karl and Betsy Afragola; Barb Clayton, President of New Canaan Emergency Medical Services; and Anna and Johanna Holbrook

Twelve Staying Put volunteers helped prepare and deliver packages to 200 members this week.  The packages included protective masks issued by the Town and a "File of Life" document.  The File of Life lists valuable information, such as medications, medical conditions, allergies and emergency contacts.
Having the File easily accessible in your kitchen will help ensure the best possible care during a medical emergency.  “When first responders are called to a home, their best work can be done if the resident has completed a File of Life,” says Barb Clayton, President of New Canaan Emergency Medical Services.  "We encourage everyone to fill one out."  To learn more, go to www.newcanaanems.org or call 203-966-7840.   ​

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. The goal of this national program is to inspire, educate and empower people to have conversations with their families about their medical care, whom they’ve trusted as their medical advocate during an emergency, and their end of life wishes.  Here are some tools to help guide you in this process:

Click here to read the full New Canaan Advertiser story.

Here's a link to a starter kit to help you begin these important conversations with your loved ones.
  
https://theconversationproject.org/nhdd/advance-care-planning/  

Keep the FILE OF LIFE Form in your Kitchen

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Another way to ensure the best care during a medical emergency is to have a simple document, called a File of Life, easily accessible in your kitchen.  It lists valuable information, such as medications, medical conditions, allergies and emergency contacts, which can be very helpful to first responders.   

Free File of Life forms, which can be completed in less than half an hour, are available at EMS headquarters at 182 South Avenue. 

4/12/2020

4/1/2020 - Click here to view a letter from Staying Put:  Use the New 'Volunteer Shopper Program' written by Executive Director Barb Achenbaum.

​3/24/2020 -  Click here to view the latest letter from Executive Director, Barb Achenbaum ... "Important Information about Town Services for Seniors".  

​3/14/2020 - We know that this is a challenging time – and the health and safety of our members is our priority.  Please know that Staying Put is here to help. Click here to read the full list of current services.  Call the office if you need anything! 203-966-7762

​3/13/2020 - During the past weeks at  Staying Put, we have been humbled by the many concerned residents who have reached out to offer support to New Canaan's seniors during these challenging times.  We are working with the Town and other community organizations to identify opportunities, and will let the community know if there is a safe role for volunteers to play.

Staying Put in New Canaan will salute four of its outstanding volunteers and State Rep. Tom O’Dea will address important senior issues at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s Church. Read the full story in the New Canaan Advertiser, link below.

/ncadvertiser.com/139700/staying-put-to-honor-volunteers-april-28/

Five years ago, Barb Achenbaum considered creating a company that would help adult children understand important parts of their parents’ lives. ​​Just at that moment, the position of executive director at Staying Put in New Canaan opened up and her husband, Jonathan, encouraged Achenbaum to apply. Read the full article in the Newcanaanite here!

Members of New Canaan Fire Department help Staying Put member Katch Cerow stay safely in her home.

Staying Put in New Canaan welcomed Sen. Jim Himes, Staying Put Founders, and 150 + attendees to honor Staying Put's founders and celebrate our 10th Birthday. Read the full story ion the New Canaan Advertiser here! https://ncadvertiser.com/122763/himes-staying-put-story-needs-be-told/