AARP Connecticut

New AARP research also shows majority of residents are more likely to support candidates who endorse a family caregiver tax credit

Scammers are continually perfecting their scams, getting more sophisticated, learning new techniques with new technology, and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets. If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our personal information is likely already out there.

AARP is giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list. We’ll share your reasons with Congress so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.

AARP Connecticut urges the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to deny the proposal by Yankee Gas Services Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to implement a rate increase that will significantly raise the cost of natural gas for Connecticut residential customers. The complete testimony submitted to PURA by AARP Connecticut is below.

The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages

AARP Connecticut will focus this legislative cycle on cost-of-living issues and ways to help older residents cope with them.

AARP Connecticut works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for and support policy and regulations that are in the best interest of people 50+ and their families in Connecticut.

AARP’s Annual Highest Volunteer Honor Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus

Across the country, someone’s identity is stolen every two seconds. Fraud is an escalating crisis, with losses far exceeding what is reported. While $9 billion in fraud losses were reported in 2022, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates the true financial impact at $137 billion due to underreporting. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older Americans.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont acknowledged the invaluable and incredibly important work of family caregivers recently by proclaiming that November 2024 is “Family Caregivers Month” in Connecticut.