Aging Answers News

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) help to pay some of the out-of-pocket costs of Medicare that can result in substantial savings for eligible Medicare participants. In Connecticut, the Department of Social Services (DSS) administers three MSPs:

Every day, AgingCT’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) meet people at moments of uncertainty—times when the rules feel confusing, the system feels overwhelming, and the stakes are deeply personal.

There’s a “u” in the word “solution,” and that’s the focus of Aging Answers…finding solutions for the many unique challenges confronting older adults, their caregivers, and individuals with disabilities.

In December 2025, a powerful 36-inch water main break near Thomaston Avenue plunged Waterbury and neighboring communities into a widespread water crisis.

While the open enrollment period just closed, it’s important to understand that life circumstances can change, and Medicare beneficiaries have CHOICES, literally and figuratively, throughout the year.

Bob is an 86-year-old man who lives alone and has limited natural supports. He met with an Area Agency on Aging Service Navigator...