CT Commission on Aging

Connecticut
at a Glance

~ CT is the 7th oldest state in the nation, for median age. It is 10th for people aged 85+.

~ CT is home to one million "Baby Boomers" - people born between 1946-1964 - or roughly one third of its population.

~ From 2006 to 2030, CT's older adult population is expected to increase by 64%.

~ CT spends over $2 billion (13% of the state budget) annually on long-term care services and supports through Medicaid. 65% is spent on institutional care, 35% of community-based care.

See the CoA Aging Issues Fact Sheet for more information

	The Direct Care Workforce: Meeting the Demand and Responsing to the Needs of Connecticut Residents CoA held a Legislative Forum "The Direct Care Workforce: Meeting the Demand and Responsing to the Needs of Connecticut Residents" on January 27th. At the forum the CoA released its Direct Care Workforce Development Strategic Plan.

	Grandparents' Visitation Rights Task Force (SA 11-12) The task force, staffed by the CoA and chaired by Attorney Linda Allard and Rep. Joe Serra, wrapped up its work on January 30th and submitted its final report, including findings and recommendations, to the Joint Standing Committees of Judiciary and Aging and the Select Committee on Children on February 1, 2012. Materials from the meetings and the final report are available here...

	Get the Facts! The CoA informs and educates members of the Legislature, stakeholders and the general public through its preparation of fact sheets and updates on various topics that affect older adults in Connecticut. More here...

	2011 Civic Health Index Released CT Secretary of State's Office, in collaboration with national partners, Every Day Democracy and National Conference on Citizenship released the 2011 Civic Health Index. Included in the Index are recommendations from the CT Civic Health Advisory Group, of which the CoA is a member. Read the Index here….

Connecticut at a Glance

Connecticut
at a Glance