Thoughtful leaders are taking a close look at how demographic changes will impact their community ~ and through innovation have begun to prepare.
This is an important opportunity for chief elected officials, town planners, town administrators, providers, the philanthropy community, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
9:00 am – 10:00 am coffee & networking (Atrium)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm (room 2C)
Legislative Office Building - Hartford, Connecticut
Keynote: Coralette Hannon, National AARP
Featuring best practices from across the state and nation, plus
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Jim Finley ~ CT Conference of Municipalities
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Julia Evans Starr ~ CT Commission on Aging
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Nancy Roberts ~ CT Council for Philanthropy
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Dawn Lambert ~ Dept. of Social Services
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Jim Lisher ~ New Canaan
o Presentations to outline the problem and share possible solutions
o An open discussion with experts
o Future information exchanges
To RSVP: email: coa@cga.ct.gov or call: 860.240.5200
By now, you know that the state and nation are growing older at an unprecedented rate. In CT, there are approximately 1 million baby boomers (people born between 1946‐1964) representing a third of our population. The leading edge of these baby boomers is now turning 66 years of age. In illustration of their impact, in CT our 65+ population is set to increase by 64% between 2006 and 2030. Most importantly, however, is the fact that these individuals are overwhelmingly choosing to stay in their own homes and communities as they age. Developing “Livable Communities for All Ages” looks beyond the fields of healthcare and economic security and explores housing, economic development, transportation, community support systems and civic engagement.
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