What is Older Americans Month?
Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions.
Current News & Stories
Read about our recent accomplishments and the work of our community partners.
Caregiver Workshop Series Announced
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a self-care education program for family caregivers, designed to provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiving challenges you face.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a resource to address food insecurity, provide awareness to the benefits of healthy eating and give seniors the resources they need to purchase nutritious food. Yet, only 2 out of 5 older adults who are eligible for SNAP benefits apply.
State Budget Cuts Could End Programs that Serve Thousands
The Alliance recently surveyed nonprofits and found that the possibility of severe budget cuts could end programs that serve thousands of people and could cost nonprofit employees their jobs.
Grants to provide community and home-based services available
Are you a non-profit or municipal agency providing services to help individual 60 and over remain independent at home? Applications are now available for grants through the Older Americans Act funding.
AOASCC Hosts Holiday Party
On December 20th, we enjoyed a room full of grandparent-headed families.
Give a Gift that Won't Cost You Anything
Seniors often live on a fixed income, and watch as the cost of living goes up and up and up. There’s an important program available that can help their budgets keep up! More than 4 million seniors use SNAP to help pay for food.
Social Security Administration Announces Increase in Social Security benefits
There will be a cost of living adjustment of .03 for Social Security, and changes to SSI, MSP and the Community Spouse Protection Amount.
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Refund Delays in 2017
Beginning in 2017, a new law approved by Congress requires the IRS to hold refunds on tax returns claiming the EITC or the ACTC until mid-February.
Join us in making a difference
We are relying on your end-year gifts to help individuals like Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Anderson took great pride in her tomato garden. She was known as the "Queen of Tomatoes" in her neighborhood. But, after her husband died, she didn't have the money to buy plants. She was struggling to make ends meet on her Social Security.
Medicare Open Enrollment
It's time to check your Medicare Plan!
Media Award Winner to Speak at TEARS Conference
Georgian Lussier, producer for "Midlife Matters" on WPAA TV, is this year's recipient Alliance for Community Media Rika Welsh Award.
Important Notice to CT Residents on Medicare
Read this notice from the State Department on Aging. The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) is being conducted in CT. A toll-free number is available to confirm that you are being contacted by an authorized survey taker.
Senior Corps commended by President Obama
Senior Corps, a national organization of 350,000 volunteers, received a letter from President Obama commending their “spirit of shared purpose.” We are proud of the volunteers that serve through AOASCC!
Vendor Space Available - Help us share information on healthy living!
Our active older adult population is growing rapidly. We will be honoring our seniors by holding a Senior Wellness Fair in Derby on November 18th.
The Empty Swing
For all those parents who are happy to see their precious ones going back to school, here is a poem by a mom who yearns for the days when they could all fit snugly in her arms… one more time.
Join Experience Corps this Fall!
Why is Experience Corps making such a difference?
Yale is Seeking Married Couples over the Age of 60
Yale's Social Gerontology and Health Laboratory wants to learn how married couples over the age of 60 support one another with their health concerns and daily stress.
Getting the Word Out - Two Year Grant Awarded
After a successful first year, AOASCC applied for and was awarded a subsequent grant from the NCOA funding two more years of education and SNAP enrollment assistance.
Senator Chris Murphy Supports CHOICES
Senator Murphy responded to our President & CEO's letter regarding supporting the funding for SHIP/CHOICES. This funding had been targeted for elimination by the Senate.
New Commission Begins Operation
As of July 1st the former Commission on Aging was consolidated with two other commissions. Read about the new commission and it legislative priorities for seniors.
We Salute our Senior Corps Volunteers
Every year over 400 Senior Corps volunteers serve children and adults in our communities.
National Volunteer Week
Thank you to all our volunteers. Your generous service makes a difference!
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Registration is now open for this FREE six-week workshop beginning June 1st. This is a self-care education program for family caregivers, designed to provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiving challenges you face.
An Important Resource to Know About
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