As Connecticut's elder population continues to grow, a significant concern arises: the rising number of elder orphans, individuals aging without family support or caregivers. In this blog post, we delve into the challenges faced by elder orphans and highlight the crucial role of community-based care agencies like The Supported Living Group in supporting these individuals to remain in the community

Caring for individuals with brain injuries requires a nuanced approach that respects their autonomy and dignity, which is something that The Supported Living Group (SLG) has mastered. However, one common pitfall across Conneciucts ABI Waiver Program and raised as a concern by many brain injury survivors is unintentional infantilization. Infantilization, treating adults as if they were children, can have detrimental effects on their well-being, hindering their recovery and quality of life.