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Michael Humes

The 2020 Census is fast approaching and funding for schools, health care, infrastructure, and many other vital programs we rely on in Connecticut are riding on everyone participating.
AARP Connecticut volunteers share their time, knowledge and experiences to create a state that can be a great home for people of all ages to live. They are advocates on legislative issues that affect families such as caregiving, financial security, independent living, health care, utilities and prescription drug prices. They offer valuable resources and information that help people protect themselves from fraud and scams, take charge of their life so they can live their best life now and in the future, in their job search or transition to a new career, and more.
Small businesses are increasingly becoming targets of scammers. One of the best ways to keep your business and customer base safe is to stay informed about the different techniques used by people who try to take advantage of small companies. This is especially important for New England small businesses, since many of the states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine, are among states where the most small businesses are created (per capita).
According to Move.org, the average Connecticut household spends nearly $6,000 a year on utility bills.
Men and women across Connecticut work hard to build a secure future for themselves and their families, but too many have no access to workplace retirement saving options. Soon, those employees will have a path to a secure financial retirement through automatic payroll deductions.
In advance of the September 10 primary, Bridgeport residents are invited to hear the five 2019 mayoral candidates discuss their positions on the issues that affect their families and community at the free 2019 Bridgeport Mayoral Forum at The Klein Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m.
Every day, nearly half a million Connecticut family caregivers help their loved ones live independently at home. Whether it’s dropping off a meal or calling to say “hello,” t here are many ways to appreciate and support family caregivers, but sometimes it’s hard to know how. Whether you provide or receive care, knowing the resources available in your community can be helpful. Here are a few tips from AARP volunteers who have been family caregivers and a comprehensive collection of available resources in Connecticut.
The below is a guest post by Trish Spofford. Trish has been married for 25 years and is the mother of two young men. She currently works for Premier Computer Solutions in Cheshire and UConn as the People Empowering People (PEP) Correctional Institute Coordinator for Connecticut. Trish volunteers as a PEP facilitator at Cheshire Correctional Institute and Connections Coordinator at Cornerstone Church in Cheshire.
AARP Connecticut está activa en las comunidades de todo el estado y trabaja con residentes y funcionarios elegidos para hacer que nuestro estado sea un lugar ideal donde vivir para las personas de todas las edades. Defendemos los asuntos legislativos que afectan a las familias, como el cuidado de los seres queridos, la seguridad financiera, la vida independiente, el cuidado de la salud, y el costo de los medicamentos recetados y de los servicios públicos. Ofrecemos información y recursos educativos valiosos para ayudar a las personas a protegerse contra el fraude y las estafas. Queremos que las personas tomen control de sus vidas y puedan vivir su vida al máximo siempre, y que puedan explorar oportunidades de empleo o la transición a una nueva carrera, entre otras cosas.
AARP Connecticut is in communities across the state working with residents and elected officials to make our state a great place for people of all ages to call home. We are advocates on legislative issues that impact families such as caregiving, financial security, independent living, healthcare, utilities and prescription prices. We provide valuable educational resources and information to help people protect themselves from fraud and scams; take charge of their life so they can live their best life now and in the future; in their job search or transition to a new career; and more.
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