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Advice Offered for Caregivers
Judy Rough, of Society of Certified Senior Advisors, will be a speaker at the upcoming caregiving symposium. Photo by Rose Cromwell By Danica Lucker More than half a million Coloradans care for an...
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Fraud and scams are hurting thousands of older Americans.
Join our series of online Q&A sessions to learn how to avoid them. Stay Safe from Common Scams Part 1: IRS Imposter Scam — Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 5 – 5:30 p.m. MT Part 2: Medicare Card Scam —...
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Care-FULL Conversations: Got Guilt? Podcast
If you are like most caregivers, you probably feel a wee bit guilty taking a little time for yourself. Right? Today, I would like to address the issue of guilt in the context of caregiving. Caregiving...
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Vintage & Vibrant – Exploring the Latest Trends in Living Well & Aging Well
Join the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County as we present, Vintage & Vibrant, a day-long educational event that will feature a number of exciting workshops and two very special keynote addresses....
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Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant to Lone Tree
The Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant has 12 amazing contestants from the Denver Metro area, ages 60 to 95, competing for the title of 2018 Ms. Colorado Senior America. These elegant and talented...
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Foothills Art Center Opens its Doors to AARP
Explore concepts of home and sound-inspired painting during Foothills Art Center free day for AARP members on Thursday, May 25. “Finding Home” brings together Denver multi-media artists Ramon Bonilla,...
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Nominate Someone Who Makes a Difference
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Colorado Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50-plus Coloradans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of...
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AARP Neighborwalks 2018
Join AARP Colorado for NeighborWalks 2018. Enjoy guided walks through some of Denver’s most beautiful and interesting neighborhoods. Come meet others in your community, learn the history and join the...
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The Caregiver’s Cairn: What If
Greetings one and all… I hope you are enjoying a glorious Spring day. It’s hard to believe that April has arrived. With the advent of April, I am reminded to consider the “What Ifs” of life related to...
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AARP Colorado showcases dynamic new program
The New 50+, “It’s a Mindset” says ‘we’re better than ever’ and AARP is here to urge active adults to learn more, play more and exceed all expectations AARP Colorado knows the best years begin at 50...
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“Still in the Game” at Denver Jewish Community Center
AARP Colorado would like to inform you of a professional staged reading of the groundbreaking play Still in the Game, part of a trilogy of plays on Aging in America written by Robert F. Benjamin....
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AARP Report: Use of Antipsychotic Increasing Among Some Older Dementia Patients
While ongoing efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have helped reduce the risky off-label use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients living in nursing homes, the use of...
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Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity?
Share your love and wisdom with a child…be a foster grandparent. AARP Colorado is excited to tell you about the Volunteers of America Foster Grandparent Volunteer Opportunity. Take advantage of this...
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Check out this volunteer opportunity with Global Dental Relief
Please consider joining Global Dental Relief on an international volunteer trip and see the world as you have never seen it before! Do you ever find yourself wondering what it might be like to combine...
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Caring for a Loved One While You’re Working is Like Having Two Jobs
Our Special Online Sessions Can Help You Balance Them Juggling It All: Tips for Working Caregivers Part 1: Thursday, May 17, 2018, 5 – 5:30 p.m. MT Part 2: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 5 – 5:30 p.m. MT Did...
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Join A Little Help and Sponsors at 2nd Annual Engaging in Aging
A Little Help, along with wonderful sponsors, is proud to host the 2nd Annual Engaging in Aging. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Lakewood Cultural Center...
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Beware of Jury Duty Scams
Jury duty scams are one of the most common and tricky variations of imposter scams out there. Typically these scams begin with a phone call where the scammer identifies themselves as an officer of the...
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AARP Thanks Xcel for Not Joining RTO
©iStockphoto.com/TebNad On behalf of its 674,000 Colorado members, AARP is thanking Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel) for listening to the concerns of AARP and others about Xcel’s plan to...
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AARP and American Diabetes Association Provide New Resources
©Istockphoto/kroach With one of every seven health care dollars being spent treating diabetes and its complications, diabetes is now considered the most expensive chronic condition in the U.S. To help...
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Borrow or Donate Durable Medical Equipment
Need to borrow a wheelchair, walker, toilet riser, or bath bench? No longer need that transport chair, bed cane, or knee cruiser? If so, South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet (SMMELC) may have the...
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