Jennifer Millea

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s latest Budget Plan calls for funding cuts and drastic changes that are harmful to Connecticut seniors and family caregivers who help their loved ones remain at home as they age. Right now, state legislators are reviewing these harmful cuts in senior services. Please join our fight to help seniors live independently and support the family caregivers who make it possible for them to stay in their homes. Send an email to the Governor and your state legislators today!

-- Guest Blog by Jane Torrey --

AARP Connecticut released the statement below from State Advocacy Director Claudio Gualtieri, in response to Governor Malloy’s proposed State Budget cuts to the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) and Alzheimer's Respite Program. The Governor has proposed more than doubling the current cost-share for clients of the CHCPE from 7% to 15%, and closing access to Level 1 of the program for new clients, as well as cutting funding by more than $500,000 for the Respite care Program:

Calling all amateur athletes! AARP is proud to help sponsor the 36th Annual Connecticut Masters' Games, taking place on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2015 in New Britain, CT. Registration is now open, so don't miss your chance to join in the fun and show us what you've got!

Just in time for Valentine's Day! With the hashtag #NeverTooLateToDate, The Age of Love - a comic and poignant documentary about our lifelong search for love - launches across the country this February, with dozens of upcoming events and screenings being planned from Seattle to New York, including right here in Connecticut.

By Kim Sirois Pita --

As part of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week (Jan. 26-30) the AARP Fraud Watch Network is launching an education effort to help Connecticut residents protect against tax scams, and identify the everyday behaviors that could put them at increased risk of ID theft. The national education effort includes a new video and tip sheet to help residents protect themselves and their hard-earned money.

The American Red Cross is currently recruiting for a variety of volunteer positions in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The volunteer opportunities are an excellent way to make a difference in the lives of others, and become more engaged in your community. The time commitment and skill levels vary depending on the position. Check out the descriptions below to see if anything sparks your interest, To find more volunteer opportunities in your community that fit your schedule, visit AARP's Create the Good.

As the telecommunications industry transitions from traditional copper-wire phone service to new technologies, an AARP survey finds support among residents age 50+ for the state to continue its regulatory oversight of the industry in Connecticut, and ensure basic consumer protections for all customers, regardless of what technology is used.

AARP Connecticut has announced its 2015 legislative advocacy agenda of key issues critical to residents 50 and older. AARP priorities in 2015 will focus on policies that support family caregivers, allow individuals to remain independent at home, increase protections for utility consumers and enhance retirement security.