AARP Connecticut

AARP’s mission is to empower people to choose how they live as they age, and an important part of choosing how we live as we age is being able to choose where we live as we age. Most older adults want to remain in their own home and community as they age, but financial barriers and limited service options can make this difficult. We were pleased that the Connecticut legislature passed a state budget and several pieces of legislation that will support older adults who wish to age in place.

By Natalie Missakian

AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in response to the state budget passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and expected to be signed by Governor Lamont:

There’s a new program to help eligible Connecticut residents who are struggling to afford high-speed internet access.

AARP Connecticut applauds the Appropriations Committee, and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee for supporting proposals that will make a positive impact in the lives of older Connecticut residents and their families.

Four Million Americans, Including More Than 60,000 Connecticut Residents, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act

As part of a new AARP-backed initiative in Connecticut, the city of Hartford will temporarily close busy thoroughfares to cars on the fourth Sunday of each month, from June to September.

AARP Connecticut issued the following comment in response to the passage of House Bill 5262 in the Senate:

This guest post was written and submitted by Michelle Puzzo, President & Co-Founder of UR Community Cares

AARP, in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers state chapter, is offering professional credit hours for continuing education to those seeking to renew their social work license. Sessions are from one to seven hours, depending on the training opportunity.