Connecticut Community Care

03/26/2026

According to AARP, about 75% of older adults would like to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible, but 34% say their homes will need modifications to support aging in place.

New York Times’ Wirecutter recently published a room-by-room guide to adapting your living space to be safe, secure, and ready to support your independence as you age. Check it out! https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/interactives/aging-in-place/

03/24/2026

Connecticut Age Well Collaborative, a CCC initiative, partnered with The Housing Collective to present 'No Place to Grow Old,' the first documentary to examine the growing crisis of older adult homelessness in the United States. Our mission is rooted in one core belief: home matters.

03/18/2026

Social workers play such a vital role in helping people thrive at home. They offer care and hope, advocate for people who need support most, and work to create lasting change. To all social workers – we see you, and we thank you.

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03/17/2026

More and more older adults are using AI for health monitoring and social connection. Hear about how to embrace the benefits while protecting against risks, thanks to Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity

💻 CWCSEO 2026 AI Awareness Events 📱

Parents and caregivers in Connecticut - this one's for you! The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity is hosting a critical conversation about keeping our most vulnerable community members safe as AI technology becomes part of daily life.

Our children are growing up with AI tutors, games, and chat companions. Our seniors are using AI for health monitoring and social connection. How do we embrace the benefits while protecting against risks?

🗓️ What: Chatbot Protections for Children and Older Adults
📅 When: Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 AM
🏢 Where: on Zoom

Join the discussion:
• Safe AI practices for families
• Recognizing when AI relationships become unhealthy
• Mental health support and crisis recognition
• What Connecticut is doing to protect vulnerable populations

Free virtual event; register here - https://bit.ly/ChatbotProtection

Share this with parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who cares about community safety!

03/12/2026

Over 15,000. That’s how many older adults and people with disabilities CCC supported with professional home care management in the last year, helping achieve their individual goals.

To learn more about how we’re improving lives, one person at a time, explore our 2025-26 Impact Report, at https://ctcommunitycare.org/2025-26-impact-report/

03/06/2026

Hip hip hooray! 🎉 It's , and we're celebrating our amazing here at Connecticut Community Care. Today (and every day!) we're inspired by the dedication, professionalism, and grace that you bring to your work. Helping people thrive at home is such an important job — we couldn't do it without each and every one of you.

03/03/2026

Our mission is rooted in one core belief: home matters. Home is stability. Dignity. Health. Safety. Connection. But for many of the older adults and individuals with disabilities we serve, one unexpected crisis can put that stability at risk.

The Connecticut Age Well Collaborative, a CCC initiative, is partnering with The Housing Collective to present 'No Place to Grow Old,' the first documentary to examine the growing crisis of older adult homelessness in the United States. Join us in Hartford on Tuesday, March 10, for a screening of the film, followed by conversation and reflection. RSVP at bit.ly/NoPlaceToGrowOldFilm2026

See you there!

Don't forget — we're cohosting a screening of 'No Place to Grow Old' in Hartford on Tuesday, March 10, in partnership with The Housing Collective.

Right now, American adults are aging into homelessness at unprecedented rates. This poignant documentary follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home and shines a light on the systemic issues contributing to their plight.

Join us for light refreshments at 5:30; the screening starts at 6, followed by reflection and dialogue. Details and RSVP: bit.ly/NoPlaceToGrowOldFilm2026

02/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to our rescheduled this coming Monday from 10 am to 1:30 pm to learn more about opportunities for:

✅ Care Managers
✅ Social Workers
✅ Transition Coordinators
✅ Human Services Support Staff

Flexible schedules, great benefits, and meaningful work that helps people thrive at home.

Apply online at ctcommunitycare.org/careers, or come meet us in person!

02/20/2026

Our Career Fair has been moved from this Monday, February 23rd to the following Monday, March 2nd, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! In the meantime, check out our positions https://lnkd.in/eXTqeyVz
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02/20/2026

About 63 million American adults care for a partner, older relative, or special-needs child. This , we’re honoring the strength, love, and dedication that caregivers bring to their work.

Wondering how to celebrate? Show some support for the caregivers in your life!

💙 Say thank you. Write a note, give them a call, or send a text.
💙 Give a small gift. A cup of coffee, a favorite lotion, or a gift card for groceries are little ways to show you care.
💙 Listen. Offer a safe space to share challenges, joys, and frustrations without judgement.

Looking for more resources to support caregivers? The Caregiver Action Network is a great place to start: https://www.caregiveraction.org/toolbox/

02/17/2026

Is your senior center extra-amazing? 💫 The National Council on Aging wants to know! Nominations are open for NCOA’s annual Programs of Excellence Awards, honoring innovative senior centers across the country – submit yours by February 27.

Our annual Programs of Excellence Awards honor outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the U.S. to offer innovative programs for older adults.