AARP Comments on Connecticut Appropriations Committee Budget

AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in regards to the Connecticut Appropriations Committee budget released today:

“AARP commends the Appropriations Committee Leadership for their commitment to cost-effective home care and respite services. We also applaud the legislative leaders for their recognition of the tremendous pressures on Connecticut’s family caregivers, contributing $5.9 billion in unpaid care annually. We will work with legislators and Governor Malloy to preserve programs that save millions of dollars in nursing home care – approximately three seniors can receive care at home for the cost of one in the community – and continue to advocate for the 90 percent of seniors who prefer to live independently in their own homes.”