Jennifer Millea

Today, Connecticut took a big step forward in the fight against elder abuse with an Executive Order by Governor Malloy directing Agency Collaboration to Prevent Elder Abuse in Connecticut.

Connecticut has a new State Coordinator for the AARP Driver Safety Program and if you live in or around Southwestern Connecticut, you probably know him! We’re pleased to announce that Frank Pagerino of Shelton, CT has assumed the duties of State Coordinator from our friend and long-time AARP volunteer, Mary Klingler. Frank’s appointment became official on July 7.

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When you think of AARP in Connecticut, do you think of gourmet cooking classes, exotic animals, star-gazing or live theater? Well, you should!

When it comes to support for seniors and caregivers, it matters where you live. According to a new, comprehensive state-by-state Scorecard from AARP and the nation's leading organizations behind long-term care, Connecticut ranks 12th in the nation when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents and people with disabilities. While that number may seem pretty good, we know that more must be done, at an accelerated pace, to improve specific areas, including more support and training for family caregivers, and easing patient transitions to and from the hospital or a skilled nursing facility.

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-- Guest Blog by AARP Volunteer Peter Eder --

People who sign up to volunteer with AARP Experience Corps are finding themselves back in the classroom. And they are loving it.

Despite a “short” legislative session in Connecticut this year, AARP fought successfully for the passage of a number of bills that will benefit older state residents by helping to save consumers money on their electric bills, expand access to high-quality health care, help older workers and the long-term unemployed get back to work, and promote personal retirement savings.

AARP Connecticut volunteers and staff are visiting Capitol Hill today during Older Americans Month to urge CT's Congressional delegation to back bills, including the Older Americans Act, which can help Americans live their best lives. State Director Nora Duncan and volunteer State President, Laura Green, will make visits to the offices of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy D-CT, and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty to discuss a variety of issues crucial to older Americans.