Commission On Aging

CoA ~ News Releases

November 2, 2009	West Hartford's Carolyn Thornberry Reappointed to the CT Commission on Aging by Senate President Donald Williams
October 31, 2009	Dr. Kerins Reappointed to CT Commission on Aging by Speaker Donovan
September 24, 2009	As its role gains increased importance...The CoA Elects Officers' Slate
September 22, 2009	Commission on Aging News Conference Presents Evidenced-based Data Detailing Connecticut’s Commitment to Preventing Falls: “A Critical Strategic Investment”
	Watch CT-N Coverage of Press Conference Review detailed statistics about the severity and cost of fall-related injuries Learn more about the Connecticut Collaboration for Fall Prevention
September 15, 2009	Hartford Resident, State NASW Board President Named To Connecticut Commission on Aging by Senator Looney
August 19, 2009	West Haven's Memmott Reappointed to CT Aging Commission by House of Representatives Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero
June 11, 2009	Update: Program Closures Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
May 12, 2009	Aging and Economic Distress Closely Linked in Rapidly Aging Connecticut; Two Commissions Report on Economic Security for Older Adults
May 11, 2009	Department of Social Services Closes Intake for the Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program.
April 7, 2009	Commission on Aging’s Workplace Flexibility Proposal Advances; Agency Estimates Potential Annual State Savings of $22 Million
February 5, 2009	Connecticut Commission on Aging Responds to Governor's Budget Proposal Regarding Elimination of the Legislative Commissions
December 24, 2008	Legislators, Advocates for Persons with Disabilities Earn Connecticut Commission on Aging Honors
October 15, 2008	Commission on Aging, AARP Sponsor Election Results Forum Nov. 6; Keynote, Analysts, Assess National, State Impact on Aging Public Policy
October 15, 2008	Property Tax Forum at Capitol to Assess Municipal Relief Programs for Older Adults
September 4, 2008	Governor Rell: Thousands Begin Reaching Out for Help with Energy Assistance
June 12, 2008	*New Haven Earth's Elders Program Earns Mayor's, Superintendent's Praise*
April 18, 2008	Earth's Elders Founder Earns 'Agewise Advocate Award' from the Connecticut Commission on Aging
March 24, 2008	Connecticut’s Earth’s Elders Foundation and Commission on Aging Present ‘Super Centenarian’ Exhibit in Washington March 31-April 4
January 16, 2008	Thousands respond to UConn Health Center study: Long-Term Care Research Reveals Residents, State are Unprepared
December 14, 2007	Deb Polun Joins Commission on Aging Staff
October 18, 2007	Penelope Young Appointed to Connecticut Commission on Aging
September 20, 2007	Connecticut Commission on Aging Elects Officers' Slate
August 14, 2007	Raymond Guenter Appointed to Connecticut Commission on Aging
July 17, 2007	Governor Rell Announces Launch of Long-Term Care Website. A collaboration between the CT Commission on Aging, OPM, LTCAC & Infoline.
June 29, 2007	Connecticut Commission on Aging and Earth's Elders Foundation collaborate to offer schools the opportunity to introduce a unique curriculum promoting intergenerational respect.
June 4 - 29, 2007	Commission on Aging, Earth's Elders Foundation Sponsor "Super Centenarians" Event at the State Capitol
May 3, 2007	Senator Harris, Representative Geragosian and Judith Stein Earn 'Agewise Advocate Awards
May 3, 2007	"Exploring Civic Engagement" A Statewide Educational and Networking Forum
November 7, 2006	The Commission's Hartford Courant 11/7/06 op-ed article on the Long-Term Care Needs Assessment
November 15, 2006	State Residents Invited to Participate in Sweeping Long-Term Care Survey
November 13, 2006	'Town Hall' Meeting for Seniors at Gateway Community College
October 2, 2006	Commission on Aging Re-elects Officers' Slate