Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut Here to help you or a loved one continue living at home & opportunities for you to stay active and engaged in your community.

AOASCC provides support to live at home. We help those looking for services and information that will help them continue to live safely at home. We will be your guide through the often confusing maze of available benefit programs, insurance options and community services. AOASCC provides support to those caring for their loved ones. We know caring for loved ones can be stressful. We’re here to provide support, services and information that will help your loved one continue to live safely at home. We also can offer respite breaks and classes to help you be the best caregivers you can be. AOASCC provides opportunities for staying active & healthy. The best way to stay healthy is to be physically active and socially involved. We provide exercise and health classes designed to help maintain an independent lifestyle as one ages. We also give you the chance to give back by sharing your time, skills, and experiences. Not only will the recipients of your time benefit, but volunteers report better health and a better outlook on life. AOASCC provides community services. We advocate for aging and disability issues. We develop a plan on a regular basis to address how to meet the needs of older adults in south central Connecticut. Based on this plan, we partner with other non-profits to ensure our community has an array of services to support individuals' choices. A full range of services are funded including health and wellness programs, social support, and services that sustain independent living.

🎉✨ Happy New Year from all of us at the Agency on Aging! ✨🎉As we welcome 2026, we want to thank our community for your s...
01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year from all of us at the Agency on Aging! ✨🎉

As we welcome 2026, we want to thank our community for your support, compassion, and partnership throughout the year. Together, we continue to uplift older adults, caregivers, and families in meaningful ways.

Wishing you a year ahead filled with health, happiness, and new possibilities! Cheers to a bright and hopeful 2026! 🥂

The EGG: FRIEND OR FOE?The egg has been the victim of misinformation. Research has concluded that it was not dietary ch...
12/29/2025

The EGG: FRIEND OR FOE?

The egg has been the victim of misinformation. Research has concluded that it was not dietary cholesterol that raised blood cholesterol but that dietary unsaturated fats were to blame.

Want to learn more about how to enjoy eggs again?

Call Ellen Torgerson BS NDTR at 203-785-8533 ext. 3157

🎄✨ From all of us at the Agency on Aging, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ✨🎄As we celebrate this ...
12/25/2025

🎄✨ From all of us at the Agency on Aging, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ✨🎄

As we celebrate this season of warmth, joy, and togetherness, we are grateful for our community and the opportunity to support older adults and caregivers throughout the year.

May your holidays be filled with meaningful moments with the ones you love.

Our December newsletter is here! 📩Take a few minutes to catch up on program highlights, community stories, and important...
12/23/2025

Our December newsletter is here! 📩

Take a few minutes to catch up on program highlights, community stories, and important updates from the past month. Follow the link below to read the full newsletter and stay connected.

Read it here: https://conta.cc/4afF56X

Many Connecticut couples worry that needing nursing care means losing everything. Fortunately, this is not the case.Conn...
12/19/2025

Many Connecticut couples worry that needing nursing care means losing everything. Fortunately, this is not the case.

Connecticut’s Community Spouse Protection Allowance helps ensure the spouse living at home can keep assets and income while their partner receives Medicaid-supported nursing care.

Check out our new article to learn how these protections work and what help is available.

Read the full article here: https://www.aoascc.org/news/how-connecticut-protects-spouses-when-medicaid-pays-for-nursing-care/

Volunteering creates connections that can change lives at any age.One college student shares her experience volunteering...
12/17/2025

Volunteering creates connections that can change lives at any age.

One college student shares her experience volunteering through our Friendly Visitors program and how a simple commitment grew into a meaningful friendship that impacted her personally and professionally.

Follow the link to read her full story and learn more about the power of volunteering.

Read the article here: https://www.aoascc.org/news/building-connections-through-the-friendly-visitors-program

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AOASCC! 🦃We are truly grateful for our community, our supporters, and everyone who ...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AOASCC! 🦃

We are truly grateful for our community, our supporters, and everyone who trusts us to provide care and resources to older adults and their families. Your continued support allows us to make a difference every day.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful moments with family and friends.

Join us for PHEN’s Connecticut Prostate Cancer Community Rally!Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13, 2025, and ...
11/25/2025

Join us for PHEN’s Connecticut Prostate Cancer Community Rally!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13, 2025, and come to Varick Memorial AME Zion Church in New Haven for a free, community-focused day of education, support, and health resources.

This event will offer:
✔️ Prostate cancer education program
✔️ PSA blood testing (provided by Labcorp)
✔️ Information on treatment options & clinical trials
✔️ Lunch

This event is especially important for Black men over age 40, who are at higher risk for prostate cancer.

The rally is hosted by Rev. Dr. Kelcy G. L. Steele and held in collaboration with leaders from the A.M.E. Zion Church.

👉 Register here: bit.ly/CTCommunityRally

Let’s come together, learn together, and protect our health—see you there!

Stay Connected with AOASCC! Get updates, helpful tips, and inspiring stories from the Agency on Aging of South Central C...
11/25/2025

Stay Connected with AOASCC!

Get updates, helpful tips, and inspiring stories from the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut delivered straight to your inbox. Our newsletter shares news about programs, events, and ways to support older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities in our community.

📬 Keep in touch and sign up today!
https://www.aoascc.org/

Did you know whole grains can do wonders for your health? 🌾🍞They’re a key part of the American Heart Association’s dieta...
11/18/2025

Did you know whole grains can do wonders for your health? 🌾🍞

They’re a key part of the American Heart Association’s dietary recommendations — helping lower your risk for heart disease and stroke, supporting healthy digestion, and even reducing the risk of diabetes.

Want to learn how to add more fiber and whole grains to your daily diet?
📞 Call Ellen Torgerson, BS NDTR, at 203-785-8533 ext. 3157 to learn more.

📅 Save the Date!The TEARS™ Annual Elder Abuse Conference is moving to the spring! Join us on April 9, 2026 at the Cielo ...
11/12/2025

📅 Save the Date!
The TEARS™ Annual Elder Abuse Conference is moving to the spring! Join us on April 9, 2026 at the Cielo Facility in West Haven.

This year’s theme is “Hoarding & Elder Rights,” featuring keynote speaker Dr. David Tolin.

🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
📍 85 Chase Lane, West Haven
💵 No registration fee | CEU credits available

We look forward to seeing you at our 20th TEARS Conference!

Becoming a caregiver often happens unexpectedly. Most people don’t plan or prepare for it, yet suddenly find themselves ...
11/10/2025

Becoming a caregiver often happens unexpectedly. Most people don’t plan or prepare for it, yet suddenly find themselves managing healthcare, finances, daily tasks, and emotional challenges for someone they love.

In our latest newsletter, we explore what it really means to step into the caregiving role and why communication can often be the hardest part.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.aoascc.org/news/caregiver-training/

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AOASCC provides support to live at home. We help those looking for services and information that will help them continue to live safely at home. We will be your guide through the often confusing maze of available benefit programs, insurance options and community services. AOASCC provides support to those caring for their loved ones. We know caring for loved ones can be stressful. We’re here to provide support, services and information that will help your loved one continue to live safely at home. We also can offer respite breaks and classes to help you be the best caregivers you can be. AOASCC provides opportunities for staying active & healthy. The best way to stay healthy is to be physically active and socially involved. We provide exercise and health classes designed to help maintain an independent lifestyle as one ages. We also give you the chance to give back by sharing your time, skills, and experiences. Not only will the recipients of your time benefit, but volunteers report better health and a better outlook on life. AOASCC provides community services. We advocate for aging and disability issues. We develop a plan on a regular basis to address how to meet the needs of older adults in south central Connecticut. Based on this plan, we partner with other non-profits to ensure our community has an array of services to support individuals' choices. A full range of services are funded including health and wellness programs, social support, and services that sustain independent living.