Change Incorporated

June is Men’s Health Month.

Many older men are less likely to ask for help—even when they need it.

Sometimes support starts with a simple check-in, a conversation, or noticing small changes in routines and daily life.

Independence and support can go hand in hand.

Proud to Support Families on the Shoreline

We’re proud to support families across Middletown, Essex, Old Saybrook, and the surrounding shoreline

Having local, trusted support matters—especially when you’re navigating care decisions for someone you love.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Why Most Care Decisions Happen Too Late

Here’s something most people don’t realize:
The best outcomes don’t come from reacting.
They come from planning.

When support starts earlier, families have more options, less stress, and better results overall.

Waiting for a clear “moment” usually means waiting too long.

❤️💙 A huge thank you to Senator Matt Lesser for stopping by our Client Appreciation Day! It is so vital to see the services that home and community based agencies provide and how they truly change lives. We are so grateful for the community support!

Change, Inc. does great work serving people with disabilities in our communities. It was great to stop by their picnic in Middletown! On the Human Services Committee, we spearheaded passage of a large number of new laws designed to transform care for people with disabilities this year, improving oversight and access across our state.

What Are ADLs?

Activities of Daily Living—often called ADLs—are the basic tasks people do every day to care for themselves.

Things like:
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Eating
• Mobility
• Personal hygiene

When these tasks start becoming difficult, it may be a sign that additional support is needed at home.

Read the entire blog post here: https://changeinconline.org/understanding-activities-of-daily-living-adls-and-why-they-matter-for-home-care/

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3 Signs Your Parent May Need Help It’s not always obvious—but there are signs.

• Skipping meals or eating less
• Forgetting medications
• Struggling with everyday routines

These aren’t just “normal aging.” They’re signals it might be time to take a closer look.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. 💜

Memory loss can show up in small ways at first—
missed appointments, confusion with routines, repeated questions, or personality changes.

Families often wonder what’s “normal aging” and what may be something more.

Starting the conversation early can make a meaningful difference for everyone involved.

Getting Older Shouldn’t Mean Losing Independence

Aging well doesn’t mean doing everything alone.

It means having the right support in place so life can stay familiar, comfortable, and safe.

Most families wait until something happens.
The better approach? Planning before that moment ever comes.

The office is closed today as all administrative personnel are attending our Client Appreciation Day! We are so excited to have nice weather for today and get to spend the full day with our clients and staff! We have fun surprises planned! More pictures to come!! Our on-call operations remain active.

Our administrative offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day, however our on-call operations remain active. If you need to contact the office after hours or while we are out of the office, please dial 860-346-0771 and press option 0. 🌷

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who served our country with courage and sacrifice.

We are especially grateful for the veterans in our communities whose stories, strength, and service continue to inspire us every day.