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The Commonwealth Fund finds personal care attendants are facing nationwide shortages driven by low wages and retention, high turnover, and recruitment challenges. (Adobe Stock)

CT home health care workers still facing payroll issues

Despite a changing of the guard, Connecticut home health care workers still face payroll issues. Personal care attendants dealt with late paychecks …

By 2029, Connecticut's estimated share of enrollees benefiting from Medicare's out-of-pocket cap will be higher than 30 states and the District of Columbia. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Medicare cap helps reduce CT prescription drug costs

A new report found Connecticut residents will benefit from Medicare's new out-of-pocket cap. An estimated 49,000 people in the state would see …

Para 2029, la proporci�n estimada de afiliados de Connecticut que se beneficiar�n del l�mite de gastos de bolsillo de Medicare ser� superior a la de 30 estados y el Distrito de Columbia. (Adobe Stock)

Límite de Medicare ayuda a reducir costos de medicamentos en CT

Un nuevo informe encuentra que los residentes de Connecticut se beneficiarán del nuevo límite de gastos de bolsillo de Medicare. Se estima …

A University of Michigan survey found 54% of older adults have not completed an advance directive. Some reasons were they had not gotten around to it, they did not know about them or they did not like talking about it. (Adobe Stock)

CT senator’s federal bill could improve end-of-life planning

A new bipartisan federal bill could improve end-of-life care planning. The Compassionate Care Act creates guidelines for advanced care and end-of-…

Since 2018, AARP Connecticut's Livable Communities grant program has funded 38 projects across the state. (Adobe Stock)

AARP seeks ideas to make CT communities more 'livable'

AARP Connecticut is accepting applications for grants for community improvement projects across the state. The "Livable Communities" program awards …

Desde 2018, el programa de subvenciones Livable Communities de AARP Connecticut ha financiado 38 proyectos en todo el estado. (Adobe Stock)

AARP busca ideas para hacer que comunidades de CT sean más 'habitables'

AARP Connecticut está aceptando solicitudes de subvenciones para proyectos de mejora comunitaria en todo el estado. El programa "Comunidades …

An AARP survey found only 9% of adults age 50 and older would not consider a telehealth visit over an in-person one under any circumstance. (Adobe Stock)

CT telehealth law made permanent, helps senior health access

Newly signed Connecticut laws can improve access and the quality of health care for seniors. One significant change is extending a pandemic-era …

Una encuesta de AARP revela que s�lo el 9% de los adultos de 50 a�os o m�s no considerar�a en ning�n caso una visita de telesalud en lugar de una presencial. (Adobe Stock)

Ley de telesalud de CT se hizo permanente y facilita acceso a las personas mayores

Las leyes recientemente aprobadas en Connecticut pueden mejorar el acceso y la calidad de la atención médica para las personas adultas mayor…

Insufficient sleep is up 21% for Connecticut seniors aged 64, at 30.5%, slightly higher than the national average. (Adobe Stock)

Report: CT seniors gain access to care but health outcomes worsen

Connecticut ranks high for helping seniors access care in a new report. The America's Health Ranking Senior report found Connecticut lost ground in …

More than 80,000 people in Connecticut have Alzheimer's disease and research shows the number will grow 14% by 2025. (Adobe Stock)

Summer safety tips for CT people with dementia, Alzheimer’s

This Memorial Day, Connecticut health experts are guiding caregivers on how to keep people with Alzheimer's safe. People with the various forms of …

People should consider finding someone to be their spokesperson in health-care decision planning. This would help someone ensure their care wishes are carried out if or when they cannot speak for themselves. (Adobe Stock)

Health care decision planning important for CT residents

With Alzheimer's cases on the rise in Connecticut, experts say people should consider early health care planning. A new report shows around 77,000 …

In Connecticut, Alzheimer's caregivers provide 201 million hours of unpaid care, which is valued at $4.2 billion. (Adobe Stock)

Advocates for Alzheimer's patients seek more help from CT lawmakers

People who support those with Alzheimer's disease are in Hartford today, asking Connecticut lawmakers to do more for families facing the brain …

A University of Michigan poll finds only 43% of older adults think they are

CT senior advocates host series about scam prevention

Today is the first day of AARP Connecticut's new series addressing scams and fraud. As scams become more complex, it can be harder to notice the …

Una encuesta de la Universidad de Michigan encuentra que s�lo el 43% de los adultos mayores piensan que tienen

CT Defensores de adultos mayores presentan serie sobre prevención de estafas

Hoy (viernes) es el primer día de la nueva serie de AARP Connecticut que aborda estafas y fraudes. A medida que las estafas se vuelven cada vez …

More than 700,000 people in Connecticut receive Social Security benefits. (Adobe Stock)

Lawmakers rally for Social Security, federal budget

Lawmakers and union leaders are calling on Congress for fiscal changes during the year. Along with conversations about the budget and fair pay…

Energy data company EnergySage finds Connecticut residents spend around $288 per month on electricity. That's around $3,456 per year, 61% higher than the national average. (Adobe Stock)

CT electric companies' rates increase in 2024

Beginning in 2024, Connecticut ratepayers can expect an increase in their electricity bills. New electricity supply rates will go into effect …

La empresa de datos energ�ticos EnergySage encuentra que los residentes de Connecticut gastan alrededor de $288 por mes en electricidad. Eso es alrededor de $3,456 por a�o, un 61% m�s que el promedio nacional. (Adobe Stock)

Tarifas de las compañías eléctricas de CT aumentan en 2024

A partir de 2024, los contribuyentes de Connecticut pueden esperar un aumento en sus facturas de electricidad. El lunes entrarán en vigor nuevas …

Around 74% of adults age 55 and older are susceptible to scams, losing an average of $350 per scam in 2022. (Adobe Stock)

CT man accused of WI ‘grandparents scam’

A Connecticut man has been indicted by a Wisconsin grand jury for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Matthew-Ramos Soto, 26, of Hartford allegedly …

AARP Connecticut has funded 29 projects through the Livable Community Grant Program, with 2022 seeing the most projects funded since its creation in 2018. (Adobe Stock)

AARP CT Opens RFP for Livable Communities Grant Program

AARP Connecticut has released its request for proposals and application for the Livable Spaces grant program. In its sixth year, the program provides …

AARP Connecticut ha financiado 29 proyectos a trav�s del Programa de subvenciones para comunidades habitables, y en 2022 se vio la mayor cantidad de proyectos financiados desde su creaci�n en 2018. (Adobe Stock)

AARP CT abre a propuestas para programas de subvenciones

AARP Connecticut inició su periodo de aceptación de solicitudes de propuestas y solicitudes para el programa de subvenciones Livable Spaces…

As climate change worsens, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported every year from 2013 through 2021 was the warmest year on record. 2021 was the 45th year in a row with global temperatures above the 20th-century average. (Adobe Stock)

CT Provides Heat Safety for Seniors

As summer reaches its peak, Connecticut is working to keep seniors safe from intensifying heat. Although summer can be fun, the rising temperatures …

A medida que empeora el cambio clim�tico, la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration encuentra que cada a�o desde 2013 hasta 2021 fue el a�o m�s c�lido registrado. 2021 fue el 45� a�o consecutivo con temperaturas globales por encima del promedio del siglo XX. (Adobe Stock)

CT proporciona seguridad a personas mayores contra las altas temperaturas

A medida que el verano llega a su temperatura máxima, Connecticut está trabajando para mantener a las personas mayores a salvo del calor …

In Connecticut, 128,000 family caregivers provide 201 million hours of unpaid care to people affected by Alzheimer's disease, estimated to be worth $4.2 billion. (Adobe Stock)

CT Group Aims to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Treatment

During Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, experts are seeking better access to Alzheimer's treatment drugs. In Connecticut, 80,000 people age 65 …

As part of Connecticut's Plan on Aging, more funding has been allocated to bolster senior center programs. This is to help provide services for the state's growing older population, which is set to increase by 57% by 2040. (Adobe Stock)

'We Welcome Everyone': CT Senior Centers Rebound Post-Pandemic

As Connecticut and the rest of the U.S. leave the COVID-19 pandemic behind, senior centers are welcoming back participants they have not seen in a …

A 2023 AARP report finds Connecticut's 420,000 unpaid family caregivers in Connecticut provided care valued at $7.2 billion in 2021. Nationally, these caregivers provided over $600 billion in care during the same period. (Adobe Stock)

CT Unpaid Family Caregivers Working In Strained Conditions

The ongoing healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut and across the U.S. is straining unpaid family caregivers. A 2023 AARP report finds they …

Un informe de AARP de 2023 encuentra que los 420,000 cuidadores familiares no remunerados de Connecticut brindaron atenci�n valorada en $7,200 millones en 2021. A nivel nacional, estos cuidadores proporcionaron m�s de $600,000 millones en atenci�n durante el mismo per�odo. (Adobe Stock)

CT Cuidadores familiares no remunerados que trabajan en condiciones difíciles

La actual escasez de personal sanitario en Connecticut y en todo EE. UU. está poniendo a prueba a los cuidadores familiares no remunerados…

To implement the changes caregivers are seeking, the State of Connecticut will need an additional $390 million in Medicaid funding for this budget to cover care for the elderly and people with disabilities in long-term care settings and their homes. Currently, federal funding covers 56% of Connecticut's Medicaid expenditures. (Adobe Stock)

CT Caregivers Call on State Leaders for Better Working Conditions

Caregivers in Connecticut are calling on state officials for better conditions and higher pay. They're seeking a $25 an hour minimum wage, paid …

Seg�n un an�lisis de la Asociaci�n Estadounidense de Atenci�n de la Salud, el crecimiento del empleo para los empleados de hogares de ancianos se desaceler� en 2022. Dice que si se mantiene ese ritmo, los hogares de ancianos no volver�n a los niveles de personal previos a la pandemia hasta 2027. (Adobe Stock)

Asamblea General de CT Considera Reformas a Hogares de Ancianos

La Asamblea General de Connecticut está considerando una legislación para establecer reformas radicales en los asilos de ancianos. El …

According to analysis by the American Health Care Association, job growth for nursing-home employees slowed in 2022. It says if that pace remains, nursing homes won't return to pre-pandemic staffing levels until 2027. (Adobe Stock)

CT General Assembly Considers Nursing-Home Reforms

Connecticut's General Assembly is considering legislation to establish sweeping nursing-home reforms. Senate Bill 989 would establish minimum …

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AARP Connecticut Outlines 2023 Legislative Goals

As the Connecticut General Assembly's 2023 legislative session begins, AARP Connecticut is eager to dive into key issues for seniors and consumers…

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AARP Connecticut esboza objetivos legislativos para 2023

A medida que comienza la sesión legislativa de 2023 de la Asamblea General de Connecticut, AARP Connecticut está impaciente por sumergirse …

It's been nine years since Aquarion last brought a rate increase case forward. The company says it is needed

CT Residents Against Proposed Water Rate Hikes

Some Connecticut residents may be looking at higher water utility prices over the next three years. The state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority …

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Residentes se oponen a aumentos de tarifas de agua en CT

Es posible que algunos residentes de Connecticut experimentarán precios más altos en los servicios públicos de agua durante los pró…

According to a 2022 report from Vanguard, older Americans are saving the most for their retirement. (Adobe Stock)

New Bill Aids People Planning for Retirement

A new piece of legislation in Congress will help people across the U.S. prepare for retirement with greater ease. The EARN Act - short for …

Seg�n un informe de 2022 de Vanguard, los estadounidenses de m�s edad son los que m�s ahorran para su jubilaci�n. (Adobe Stock)

Un nuevo proyecto de ley ayuda a las personas a planificar su jubilación

Una nueva ley en el Congreso ayudará a las personas de todo Estados Unidos a prepararse para la jubilación con mayor facilidad. La Ley …

According to a 2020 Gallup poll, there's only been a five percent increase in the number of people who have a living will from 2005 to 2020. Most of those people are 65 and older. (Adobe Stock)

Procrastinators' Alert: Time to Start End-of-Life Planning

August is National Make-a-Will Month, one of many opportunities for Connecticut residents to begin end-of-life planning. Only around 46% of …

While new voting laws give Connecticut residents a buffet of options to cast their ballots, a proposed amendment to the state constitution could allow for early voting. (Adobe Stock)

New CT Primary Rules Expected to Make Voting Easier for Many

As Connecticut's primary election nears, voters will have to navigate new absentee-voting laws, which could benefit seniors. People ages 45 to 64 …

Si bien nuevas leyes electorales brindan a los residentes de Connecticut una variedad de opciones para emitir sus votos, una enmienda propuesta a la constituci�n estatal podr�a permitir la votaci�n anticipada. (Adobe Stock)

Se espera que nuevas reglas primarias de CT faciliten la votación para muchos

A medida que se acercan las elecciones primarias de Connecticut, los votantes tendrán que navegar por las nuevas leyes de voto en ausencia…

Algunos adultos mayores en Connecticut pueden ser elegibles para el Programa de Asistencia de Climatizaci�n, que puede ayudar a reducir los costos relacionados con la energ�a y el uso de combustible en el hogar mediante modificaciones y otras mejoras. (Adobe Stock)

Recursos ayudan a ancianos en CT, al aumentar costos de servicios básicos

A partir del viernes, los residentes de Connecticut pueden comenzar a ver un fuerte aumento en los costos de energía justo cuando el verano se …

Una encuesta de 2020 encontr� que el 81% de los residentes mayores de Connecticut dicen que si alguna vez llegaran a necesitar atenci�n a largo plazo, preferir�an recibir esa atenci�n en su hogar. (Adobe Stock)

Nuevo presupuesto estatal ayuda a residentes mayores de CT a envejecer en casa

La Asamblea General de Connecticut aprobó esta semana un presupuesto estatal de $24 billones de dólares que esperan ahora la firma del gober…

A 2020 survey found 81% of older Connecticut residents say if they ever need long-term care, they'd prefer to receive that care at home. (Adobe Stock)

New State Budget Helps CT's Older Residents Age at Home

The Connecticut General Assembly has passed a $24 billion state budget this week, which now awaits Gov. Ned Lamont's signature. It includes multiple …

Connecticut advocates say HB 5310 complements President Joe Biden's nursing-home reforms announced in last week's State of the Union address, which include increased funding to support health and safety inspections of facilities. (Adobe Stock)

CT Bill Requires Nursing-Home Transparency in Medicaid Spending

Legislation in Connecticut's Joint Committee on Aging would require nursing homes to spend at least 90% of Medicaid funding they receive on direct pat…

Los defensores de Connecticut dicen que HB 5310 complementa las reformas de los hogares de ancianos del presidente Joe Biden anunciado la semana pasada en el discurso sobre el Estado de la Uni�n, el cual incluye mayores fondos para apoyar las inspecciones de salud y seguridad de las instalaciones. (Adobe Stock)

Proyecto de ley en CT pide transparencia en asilos de ancianos en gastos de Medicaid

La legislación del Comité sobre Envejecimiento de Connecticut requiere que los asilos de ancianos gasten al menos el 90 por ciento de los f…

The legislation would allow terminally ill, mentally capable adults in Connecticut who have six months to live, as diagnosed by two separate physicians, the chance to administer lethal medication. (Adobe Stock)

Aid In Dying Advocates in CT Hope for Another Push This Legislative Session

As the legislative session in Hartford kicks off this month, advocates are hopeful that the General Assembly will pass a medical aid-in-dying bill …

An estimated 600,000 employees in Connecticut currently have no way to save for retirement. (Adobe Stock)

New CT Program Makes Saving for Retirement More Accessible

Half of all households in Connecticut are at risk of not being able to pay for everyday expenses in retirement. A new state-run savings program will …

Aproximadamente 600,000 empleados en Connecticut actualmente no tienen forma de ahorrar para la jubilaci�n. (Adobe Stock)

Nuevo programa hace que ahorrar para jubilación sea más accesible en CT

La mitad de todos los hogares en Connecticut corren el riesgo de no poder pagar los gastos diarios durante la jubilación. Un nuevo programa de …

For the Livable Communities grant, AARP Connecticut prioritized funding projects that enhance affordable-housing options for people age 50 and older and create safe public spaces for older adults as well. (Adobe Stock)

AARP CT Grants Support Enhancing Outdoor Rec, Community Spaces

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The latest round of an AARP Connecticut program will provide grants of up to $5,000 to organizations and municipalities improving …

AARP's Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator is a one-stop resource that veterans and their caregivers can use to better understand their health-care options. (Adobe Stock)

AARP Creates New Tool to Make Accessing Health Benefits Easier for Vets

HARTFORD, Conn. -- There are more than 200,000 military veterans in Connecticut, and a new tool aims to make it easier for them to access health care …

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