Read about our recent accomplishments and the work of our community partners.
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.
On December 20th, we enjoyed a room full of grandparent-headed families.
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.
There will be a cost of living adjustment of .03 for Social Security, and changes to SSI, MSP and the Community Spouse Protection Amount.
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.
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.
It's time to check your Medicare Plan!
Georgian Lussier, producer for "Midlife Matters" on WPAA TV, is this year's recipient Alliance for Community Media Rika Welsh Award.
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, 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!
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.
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.
Why is Experience Corps making such a difference?
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.
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 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.
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.
Every year over 400 Senior Corps volunteers serve children and adults in our communities.
Thank you to all our volunteers. Your generous service makes a difference!
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.
Are you or a loved one at risk for falls?
Article from American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Be aware of phone calls from unknown people who claim to have information about a citizen’s application for disability benefits and offer assistance with the citizen’s claim.
We would like to formally invite you to OUTBACK GIVES BACK on Thursday March 31st. Enjoy a meal out & support AOASCC at the same time.
Next time you are shopping on Amazon, you can choose to have Amazon donate to AOASCC!
