Sen. Kelly Applauds New CT Law to Improve Services for Seniors

Hartford – State Senator Kevin Kelly (R-21) is celebrating the passage of a new state law which aims to improve services to seniors across Connecticut.

Sen. Kelly co-sponsored the legislation, which calls for a study of best practices concerning the delivery of health and human services to people age 60 and older by senior centers, municipal agents, and other municipal employees.

“This new law aims to support the needs of Connecticut’s growing senior population. Our local senior centers and towns do a great job making sure seniors always have access to resources to help support them as they age. This law will help the state identify how we can do even more for our seniors and improve services through all stages of life. This is a smart, common sense study that will further advance efforts to support ‘aging in place’ initiatives throughout the state,” said Sen. Kelly.

The study will examine:

• the resources and training needs of senior center personnel and municipal employees to allow them to facilitate delivery of health and human services
• the most effective means to provide such resources and training
• current information delivery practices
• best practices in Connecticut and other states for the delivery of such services and information
• barriers to information access

“I continue to do my best to help all of Connecticut’s seniors,” Sen. Kelly said. “I recently voted ‘no’ on the Democrats’ state budget bill, which cuts funding for services to our most vulnerable residents. I urge taxpayers of all ages to contact me with your thoughts and ideas at 800 842-1421 or [email protected].”

For more information on the new law, visit: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/ACT/sa/2016SA-00007-R00HB-05291-SA.htm.