Hampton Hosts Legislative Update for Simsbury Seniors

State Rep. John Hampton recently hosted a legislative forum for seniors and was honored for his work on their behalf.  

At Eno Memorial Hall, Hampton and several senior advocates updated seniors about recent legislation and other efforts. 

See more in the Inside the Dome Report from the Legislative Commission on Aging or watch the program, which was recorded for Simsbury Community Television, here. 

At the end of the update, AARP announced  that Hampton was receiving its 2013 AARP Legislative Achievement Award. The recognition was for Hampton's leadership in expanding consumer protections for individuals and family caregivers that rely on home and community based supports, according to the AARP. 

“We commend you for your outstanding advocacy on behalf of older adults.  Connecticut residents can now rely on new contract protections and strengthened consumer laws for home and community based care,” said AARP’s John Erlingheuser.  “As a result, seniors and their family caregivers will have additional tools to ensure high quality home care and support an individual’s decision to age independently at home.”

“Senior citizens are the heart and soul of our community. I am proud to be a strong voice for them at the State Capitol,” Hampton said.  “I am honored to receive this award. I thank the AARP for this recognition and I look forward to our continued collaborative efforts on behalf of older Americans.”

 Hampton serves on the Aging Committee and also introduced legislation creating a task force on Alzheimer disease and championed “aging in place” measures, enabling individuals to remain in their own homes or community settings of their choice.