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.
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!
Are you or a loved one at risk for falls?
Article from American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
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.
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!
AOASCC is seeking organizations providing services for older adult caregivers 55 and over who are the primary guardian for children under 18 years of age.
Whether your medium-of-choice is paintbrush or marker, pastel or crayon we want to see what “Stop Ageism Now” means to you.
Family caregivers need a break from time to time. Help is available!
AOASCC staff joined community partners at Berger Apartments in New Haven.
