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CT State Unit on Aging @CTSDA

Our mission is to empower older adults to live full independent lives, and to provide leadership on aging issues.

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CT State Unit on Aging@CTSDA
18 Jun 2018
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".
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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…

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If you're looking for a way to volunteer check out the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program -----> bit.ly/2IzWFBT
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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
@CTDCP
27 Jun 2018
Protect your identity when #OnlineShopping with these tips from the @FTC ------------> consumer.ftc.gov/articles/00…
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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
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Aging_Disability_CT@ADS__CT
26 Jun 2018
National Disability Voter Registration Week July 16-20, 2018 aapd.com/advocacy/voting/nat…
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Having the driving talk with an older family member can tough. Check out this handy info from @n4aACTION to start planning for the future. x.com/n4aACTION/status/10113…

USAging@theUSAging
25 Jun 2018
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
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Aging_Disability_CT@ADS__CT
12 Jun 2018
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
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IRS Scammers are still out there. The IRS will not call you out of the blue! for more go to ct.gov/agingservices
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If you have questions, call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 x.com/MedicareGov/status/101…

Medicare.gov
@MedicareGov
22 Jun 2018
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
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

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
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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 x.com/NextAvenue/status/1010…

Next Avenue@NextAvenue
22 Jun 2018
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
Congrats @CTDCP and thank you for a great symposium. #CommunicateCT
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
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2 opportunities to learn about ID Theft, Fraud and Scams from @AARPCT x.com/AARPCT/status/10087608…

AARP Connecticut@AARPCT
18 Jun 2018
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)
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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.👇👇 x.com/CTSDA/status/883336348…

CT State Unit on Aging@CTSDA
7 Jul 2017
101-year-old Baton Rouge runner earns world record, and a new nickname, at National Senior Games theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/… via @theadvocatebr
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As we do when it's super cold, be sure to check in on your older neighbors today. x.com/CTDEMHS/status/1008671…

CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security
@CTDEMHS
18 Jun 2018
Extreme Heat preparedness tips. ready.gov/heat
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