Jennifer Millea

Connecticut has one of the oldest populations in the country and the number of residents age 65+ is expected to grow substantially over the next 20 years. In fact, nationally, by 2030, one out of every 5 Americans is expected to be age 65+.

The following article is part of the AARP Connecticut 50+ Job-Seeker Series, featuring posts by AARP and local experts that are aimed at helping older workers take their job-hunting and career skills to the next level.

Our culture tells us that aging will change us against our will, and for the worse. Internationally acclaimed longevity expert Dr. Bill Thomas argues that this is false. Inspired by AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins‘ recent call-to-arms for a sustained effort to “disrupt” aging, Dr. Bill Thomas is heading back on the road in 2015 with Aging: Life’s Most Dangerous Game, part of the “Age of Disruption Tour” coming to Connecticut’s Nelson Hall at Elim Park in Cheshire on April 22, 2015.

AARP Connecticut is proud to help sponsor the 2015 Travelers Championship that takes place June 22-28 - as well as the BlumShapiro 5K Run for Camp Courant that takes place May 2 - at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. Like AARP, the Travelers Championship would not be possible without the dedicated work of thousands of volunteers. We encourage members and the public to support these great local events by volunteering or signing up to run/walk in the 5K.

Inspired by the heart-warming and critically-acclaimed documentary, The Age of Love, senior speed-dating events are beginning to pop up all over the country, including right here in Connecticut. In the film by director Steven Loring, a group of seniors from Rochester, NY sign up to participate in a unique speed-dating event for 70- to 90-year-olds. What ensues is an insightful, touching and often humorous look at how the search for love changes—or doesn’t change—from first love to the far reaches of life.

The following article is part of the AARP Connecticut 50+ Job-Seeker Series, featuring posts by AARP and local experts that are aimed at helping older workers take their job-hunting and career skills to the next level.

Ever dreamed of running or walking a 5K but weren’t sure where to start? If you are over age 50 and interested in starting a running or walking program to help meet your personal fitness goals, it’s important to get off on the right foot!*

By Ross Primack, CPRW, CEIP

Are you age 50 or older and currently unemployed or facing an uncertain employment future? Is your job search going nowhere? AARP understands the challenges faced by older job seekers and is launching a new 50+ Job-Seeker Series in Connecticut, featuring in-person workshops, as well as online articles and resources from AARP and local experts that can help take your job-hunting and career skills to the next level.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation program, is offering Connecticut taxpayers free assistance with basic federal and state income tax returns through April 15, 2015.