Connecticut Community Care

08/27/2026

Social connections are so important for our mental health – at every age. We loved reading this article in CT Insider about a group of Norwalk men in their 80s who have formed a friendship circle. Residents of Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, they call themselves the Strawberry Hill Gang!

Read it at https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/norwalk-senior-men-friendship-22287711.php

A group of guys in their 80s started a random friendship group and now go on outings together. A story about the importance of socializing as we age.

08/21/2026

Today is Senior Citizens Day – although we’d prefer to call it Older Adults Day! 😉

At CCC, we recognize the richness of lived experience that older adults bring to our communities. It’s our honor to help our clients access the services and supports they need to stay healthy and secure, aging well where they most want to be – at home.

08/12/2026

Time to talk about aging well! Sleep is essential for good health, but as many as 1 in 3 adults report not getting enough. If you’re having trouble getting your 💤, these tips might help.

⏰ Stick to a schedule. You’ve probably heard this before, but going to bed and getting up at about the same time every day really does help our bodies maintain a natural sleep cycle.

🛏️ Save your bedroom for sleep. Train your brain to associate getting into bed with going to sleep – resist the temptation to eat, work, or watch tv in bed.

🧘 Develop a wind-down ritual. Calm your mind with a soothing before-bed activity, like taking a bath, doing some mindful breathing, or listening to relaxing music.

📱 Avoid the scroll. The blue light from digital devices disrupts our circadian rhythms, especially within an hour of bedtime. And media consumption can also disrupt our calm!

Tell us, what are your favorite tips for getting a good night’s sleep?

08/10/2026

Turns out, one way to age well is to think positively about aging – who knew? But sadly, our culture is full of common phrases that cast aging in a negative light. Let’s commit to stop using these 12 ageist sentences – and encourage others to do the same!

Using clichés about getting older can reinforce ageism—and even harm your health.

07/30/2026

Did you know? According to AARP, family caregivers spend approximately 49.5 billion hours each year providing care to older family members. Beyond giving their time, also spend about $7,200 per year providing care.

AARP-CT has assembled an invaluable set of resources that are available to caregivers in our state – everything from respite care to financial and housing assistance to legal advice and end-of-life planning. Check it out at https://www.aarp.org/states/connecticut/caregiver-resources/

07/30/2026

Shout out to the Town of Wethersfield CT for their continued work to support older adults! Wethersfield was honored by CCC initiative Connecticut Age Well Collaborative as a 2025 Wellspring Award winner for ideas and innovations that foster aging, dementia and disability inclusivity that create meaningful, relevant community impact.

Volunteers Wanted!

Age Well Wethersfield is seeking motivated volunteers who are ready to serve the community, work with an inspiring team, and help create positive change through meaningful contributions. Come see us at the Wethersfield Farmers Market on July 30, 2026, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

07/27/2026

We'll see you there!

07/26/2026

Happy birthday to the ! 🎂 On this day 36 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, mandating equal access to all areas of life for people with disabilities.

CCC is proud to support people with disabilities, as well as older adults, through Money Follows the Person. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services, this program helps people transition from institutional settings back to the place many most want to be – home. Learn more about it (as well as other home support resources) at https://www.myplacect.org/

Every successful transition home represents more than a change of address. It represents choice, accessibility, and the right to participate fully in community life.

07/20/2026

On September 15, we’ll be joining the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative – a CCC initiative – at the first-ever AgeWellFest! Celebrate with us at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Wethersfield as we honor the 2026 Wellspring Award winners and share inspiration for aging well.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Wethersfield for AgeWellFest — a two-part celebration of aging well in Connecticut.

AgeWellFest: Connection kicks off at 1:30 pm. It's an intimate knowledge-sharing opportunity, with presentations from our Community Leaders Fellows, as well as partners from AARP-CT's Age-Friendly Network and Dementia Friendly America. It's ideal for older adults and municipal leaders who want to know more about bringing age-friendly initiatives to their communities.

At 5:00, the party starts! At AgeWellFest: Celebration, we'll honor this year's Wellspring Award winners and share inspiration for aging well at our interactive Discovery Hubs.

AgeWellFest is free to attend — come to just one part, or both! Register now at https://tinyurl.com/3u9ehe39

07/15/2026

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Water is essential to almost all bodily functions, from lubricating our joints to pumping blood to our heart. 💦 But there’s a lot of misinformation out there about how much water you need, which can make it harder to take the steps you need to stay healthy.

Want to dispel some common myths about and learn to recognize the signs that you might be dehydrated? Check out this helpful article from the National Council on Aging: https://www.ncoa.org/article/the-truth-about-hydration-7-myths-and-facts/