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Beverly Bennett Schaedler of Newtown to Receive 2024 AARP Connecticut Andrus Award for Community Service

Posted on 11/22/24

AARP’s Annual Highest Volunteer Honor Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus
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AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community

Posted on 11/19/24

We all know that getting outside and moving has benefits, especially for those aged 50 and older. From improving heart,…
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Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

Posted on 11/19/24

A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a…
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AARP Fraud Watch Network Goes to the Capitol; Latest & Tips on Veteran, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and Solar Scams; Fighting Fraud Webinars; and “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes

Posted on 11/19/24

Across the country, someone’s identity is stolen every two seconds. Fraud is an escalating crisis, with losses far…
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Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts

Posted on 11/19/24

More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP…
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Governor Lamont proclaims November as Family Caregivers Month

Posted on 11/18/24

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont acknowledged the invaluable and incredibly important work of family caregivers recently…
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Seven Recipients Part of AARP Connecticut’s Seventh Livable Communities Grant Program

Posted on 11/13/24

AARP Connecticut has selected seven recipients of the 2024 Livable Communities Grant Program, a state extension of the…
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AARP Grants Help to Improve Public Spaces

Posted on 10/31/24

Seven entities in Connecticut received AARP Community Challenge grants totaling $56,883. AARP Connecticut also awards…