Our mission is to empower older adults to live full independent lives, and to provide leadership on aging issues.
Connecticut, USA
Joined July 2016
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ICYMI: Now that we're part of the Dept of Rehabilitation Services we will stop tweeting from this account June 30. Be sure to give @DORS_CT a follow. We still have plenty of aging info to share!
We've come to the end of one Twitter chapter to begin another. This is our last tweet from @CTSDA. We'll see you all at @DORS_CT
In the immortal words of Bill and Ted: "Be excellent to each other".
Day 1 of a heatwave. Excessive heat can be dangerous for everyone. Here are some tips from @ACLgov and for info on cooling centers call 211
It’s time to address how people talk about, view and disrespect older people. huffingtonpost.com/entry/5-a… via @HPLifestyle
What a great example of staying active. 105-year-old hospital volunteer still going strong a.msn.com/01/en-us/AAzdwB2?o…
If you're looking for a way to volunteer check out the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program -----> bit.ly/2IzWFBT
CT State Unit on Aging retweeted
Protect your identity when #OnlineShopping with these tips from the @FTC ------------> consumer.ftc.gov/articles/00…
A lot of falls can be prevented. Read this then go here ----> bit.ly/2dcz1Np for some more ideas
Throughout New England, More Elderly Appear To Be Dying From Falls tinyurl.com/y7vjb8ep
CT State Unit on Aging retweeted
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 16-20, 2018
aapd.com/advocacy/voting/nat…
Having the driving talk with an older family member can tough. Check out this handy info from @n4aACTION to start planning for the future. xitter.cf/n4aACTION/status/10113…
Learn how to create a roadmap for #transportation independence with the tips and tools in the “Before You Give Up the Keys” brochure from @eldercareloc and @NADTCmobility. bit.ly/2Folz7H
CT State Unit on Aging retweeted
SAVE THE DATE
2018 Candidates’ Forum on Disability Issues
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Forum: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel (formerly Radisson Hotel)
100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell, CT
Diane Smith
Forum Moderator
IRS Scammers are still out there. The IRS will not call you out of the blue! for more go to ct.gov/agingservices
If you have questions, call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 xitter.cf/MedicareGov/status/101…
Your #NewMedicareCard will automatically come to you in the mail. You don’t have to do a thing, as long as your address is up-to-date with @SocialSecurity. If you do need to update or verify your address, visit your My Social Security account. go.cms.gov/2lgQFFd
ALT Image of a man relaxing in a hammock with text "you don't have to do a thing to get your new Medicare card." | https://go.cms.gov/2lfOykN
Thank you to everyone that joined our webinar with @CMSGov this morning. For more info go to ct.gov/agingservices
Resources are available in CT for LGBT elders on our website. bit.ly/2ddI93P xitter.cf/NextAvenue/status/1010…
Rural elders who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or queer are a resilient group, and that will help them as they age. #RuralAging bit.ly/2sLM029
Register now for the June 22nd CT New Medicare Card Webinar with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Go to ct.gov/agingservices for more
2 opportunities to learn about ID Theft, Fraud and Scams from @AARPCT xitter.cf/AARPCT/status/10087608…
Don't miss these upcoming Con Artist Playbook sessions! Take a look at the psychology behind ID Theft, Fraud & Scams, & learn the tools keep you & your family safe: Waterbury on 6/19/18 (spr.ly/6019DlJ3F) & New Haven on 6/25/18 (spr.ly/6010DlJ32)
As we start to winddown SUA's twitter, looking back I love how many great stories we had of seniors accomplishing major fitness goals like this one.👇👇 xitter.cf/CTSDA/status/883336348…
101-year-old Baton Rouge runner earns world record, and a new nickname, at National Senior Games theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/… via @theadvocatebr
As we do when it's super cold, be sure to check in on your older neighbors today. xitter.cf/CTDEMHS/status/1008671…
