Connecticut Age Well Collaborative

Last call for Age Well Across Connecticut 2026! Nominations for this year's list close on June 30, so get yours in soon.

Remember, our annual list is entirely community-nominated — we can't do it without you! Let us know about the local gems that are making your community a great place to age well, from welcoming businesses, to accessible attractions, to inspiring initiatives.

You can nominate as many picks as you like — it takes just a few minutes! — and previous picks can be nominated again. Get started at https://tinyurl.com/546zuekt

Thinking about nominating an age-inclusive place or program for Age Well Across Connecticut... but stumped about what to say? Here's our advice: keep it simple and personal.

Back in 2024, one nominator wrote, "The Accessible Nature Trail at the Barnes Nature Center is a mile-long trail fully accessible to people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. Enjoying the health benefits of being outdoors and learning about the natural environment is important for people of all abilities and ages!"

It sounded so cool, we took our Steering Committee to the Nature Center for a quarterly meeting. More than a dozen folks were first-time visitors, and a handful of hardy souls put up their umbrellas and walked the accessible trail in the rain.

Now, start spreading the word about the local gems that are making YOUR community a great place to age well! You can submit as many as you like, and local picks from previous years can be nominated again. Nominations for the 2026 list close on June 30. Get started at https://tinyurl.com/546zuekt

We're excited to learn that Dementia Friendly America has released an updated set of sector guides! These free resources are designed to help community leaders, organizations, businesses, and advocates create more welcoming and supportive environments for people living with dementia and their care partners. Each practical, action-oriented guide offers simple, meaningful steps to improve communication, accessibility, inclusion, and service delivery. Check them out at https://dfamerica.org/sector-guides/

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Are there local gems that make your community a great place to age well? Now is the time to nominate them for Age Well Across Connecticut!

Our community-nominated list celebrates places and programs that make our state more age-inclusive — from the best accessible attractions, to the most welcoming local businesses, to the most inspiring programs and initiatives.

Nominations for our 2026 list close on June 30. Nominating can take under 5 minutes, and you can submit as many as you like. Get started at https://tinyurl.com/546zuekt