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AARP Connecticut Urges Lawmakers to Address Deficiencies in Nursing Home & Long-Term Services

Posted on 01/12/21

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented public health crisis, and despite the best efforts of government… Read More »
Politics & Society

AARP Urges 'Full-Scale Mobilization' to Vaccinate Older Americans

Posted on 01/12/21 - By Dena Bunis

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins has called for an improved vaccine rollout in a letter to HHS. Delays and disorganization have… Read More »
AARP in Connecticut

AARP Connecticut Letter to Gov. Lamont Addresses Need for Equitable, Safe and Effective Vaccine Distribution

Posted on 01/11/21

In light of the many challenges the state must confront in determining how to equitably, safely and effectively… Read More »
Health

Coronavirus Variants: What We Know So Far

Posted on 01/08/21 - By Michelle Crouch

Scientists have found two new strains of coronavirus that are more contagious, prompting concerns about increased cases… Read More »
AARP in Connecticut

AARP Connecticut Urges Long-Term Care Reform

Posted on 12/31/20

The pandemic has underscored chronic issues such as staffing shortages, low wages for caregivers, and inadequate… Read More »
AARP in Connecticut

AARP Connecticut Urges Congress to Address Continuing Needs of Older Americans, Nursing Home Residents through “Virtual Lobby Week”

Posted on 12/07/20

AARP leaders nationwide meet remotely with Senate, House offices, as COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes exceed 100,000 Read More »
AARP in Connecticut

Five Recipients Part of AARP Connecticut’s Third Livable Communities Grant Program

Posted on 12/01/20

AARP Connecticut has selected five awardees for its third Livable Communities Grant Program dedicated to fund… Read More »
AARP in Connecticut

Learn How to Prevent Obesity, High Blood Sugar and High Cholesterol That is Linked to COVID-19 Outcomes

Posted on 11/23/20

The following post was submitted by Dr. Dana Wade, founder of Monitor My Health, Inc. The non-profit organization,… Read More »