Supporting Transportation for Older Adults & People with Disabilities
AASCC awarded a $5,000 grant to the Greater New Haven Transit District Foundation to help fund much needed transportation services throughout the greater New Haven community.
Current News & Stories
Read about our recent accomplishments and the work of our community partners.
AASCC in the Community
AASCC staff have been out and about!
Hurricane Preparadness
Governor Malloy reminds us that hurricane season began June 1 and provides tips on how to prepare.
Choose How You Want to Age
Article by Gail Donahue from the CT Post Chronicle based on a conversation with AASCC's Dr. Beverly Kidder
Art of Aging Featured in Local Paper
The New Haven Independent posted an article about the Art of Aging Exhibition.
AASCC Hosts 29th Annual Centenarian Celebration
30 Centenarians from 13 Towns Honored
Citizens Bank Presents Check to AASCC
AASCC receives grant to support employment assistance program for older adults
Mayor Harp Celebrates National Service
Mayor Harp has joined mayors from across the state in celebrating AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers today in honor of Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service.
Overcoming Stairs
Ms. Josephy wanted to stay in her own home and, despite worsening arthritis, is quite capable of doing so – except for one problem – the stairs.
SMP News
Senior Medicare Patrol Fun Fact
Moving for Better Balance
Look at all these trainers just ready to help you improve your balance and increase strength!
New Program to Assist Those at Risk for Falls
Yale University Department of Emergency Medicine is assisting elders and others with impaired mobility through a project known as PRIDE, which stands for Paramedic Referrals for Increased Independence and Decreased Disability in the Elderly.
Shelton accepting applications for housing
Shelton Housing Authority accepting applications for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
CT’s Centers for Independent Living
In Governor Malloy’s most recent budget proposal, the line item for Centers for Independent Living is eliminated. Read about the impact this will have on individuals in our community.
AASCC Volunteers Make a Difference
Carolyn is just one of our volunteers who gave over 43,000 serving in local public schools last year.
A Letter from a Caregiver
What does “Respite” mean to a caregiver? Listen to a caregiver’s own words.
New Shoes
"Can I spend some of this on new shoes?" Living on a limited income, this woman struggled to make ends meet. Read her story here.
The Affordable Care Act at Work
An assistor at AASCC noticed that a man's face was badly swollen when he came to enroll in Access Health CT. Read how she was able to help.
