Sen. Kelly, Advocates, Local Legislators to Honor National Family Caregivers Month

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

On Giving Tuesday, We Celebrate Family CareGIVErs

Sen. Kelly, Advocates, Local Legislators to Honor November as National Family Caregivers Month

Tuesday, November 30 at 9:00 AM at the Baldwin Center in Stratford

STRATFORD – Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford), ranking member of the General Assembly’s Aging Committee, will recognize National Family Caregivers Month on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM at the Baldwin Center in Stratford. Sen. Kelly will be joined by family caregivers, the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging, the Kennedy Center, AARP CT, the State’s Long Term Care Ombudsman, local advocates, service providers, local state and town leaders and legislators to recognize and honor caregivers for both seniors and individuals with disabilities.

WHO:

• Senator Kevin Kelly
• Local town and state leaders and legislators
• Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
• The Kennedy Center
• AARP CT
• CT’s Long Term Care Ombudsman
• Family caregivers and advocates

WHAT: Press conference celebrating National Family Caregivers Month, recognizing and honoring family caregivers.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM

WHERE: The Baldwin Center, 1000 W Broad St, Stratford, CT 06615 (Second Floor Library)

WHY: To raise awareness and honor caregivers for both seniors and individuals with disabilities on the final day of National Family Caregivers Month. As we celebrate “Giving Tuesday” we will honor those who give so much to care for their loved ones.