State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, hailed House passage this week of legislation that would establish a
Livable Communities Initiative to help towns become more
“senior-friendly” as the population of the state ages.
The legislation, co-sponsored by Conroy,
requires the Commission on Aging to establish a Livable Communities
Initiative to serve as a forum for best practices and a resource
clearinghouse to help municipal and state leaders design
communities that allow residents to age in their own homes.
“Connecticut is
aging,” Conroy said. “We need to help our cities and towns become
more livable for seniors who choose to live at home.
"The Livable
Communities Initiative will be a one-stop resource for
municipalities as they wrestle with complex issues like wellness,
housing, transportation and public safety for an aging population.”
According to the
Connecticut Commission on Aging Connecticut is the seventh oldest
state in the nation, with 507,000 residents over the age of 65.
The
over-65 segment will grow by more than 64 percent
between 2006 and 2030--while the population of people 21-64 decreases.
Conroy will meet CoA Executive Director, Julie Evans Starr on the
issue next week.
“I am looking forward
to working with the Commission on Aging to begin to plan on how we can
address issues affecting seniors in the district,” Conroy said.
The legislation (HB 6396) awaits action by the state Senate.
Conroy, an
advanced practice registered nurse, is a member of the legislature's
Public Health, Government, Administration & Elections and Education
committees.
This information is taken from a press release from Conroy's office.
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