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Stress Is Part of the Journey Podcast
Let’s be honest. The journey of caregiving can be stressful for everyone involved. Caring for family members or friends can be physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and psychosocially. And...
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Care-FULL Conversation Video Resources
Thank you for checking out our Care-FULL Conversation Resources. The videos are to provide information to help benefit the caregiver and care receiver. Hospice: Fear Not! Contrary to popular belief,...
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Colorado WWII Filipino Vets Finally Honored
Earlier this spring, Filipino veterans of World War II received long-overdue recognition for their service in the U.S. Army Forces in the Far East. AARP was proud to be a sponsor of the Regional...
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The Caregiver’s Cairn: Time to Remember
Greetings one and all… I am sitting at my desk this morning sipping coffee and looking out at a typical early Spring scene in Denver—8 inches of SNOW! The rising sun illuminates the landscape,...
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Xcel Energy Gas Customers Could Be Spared Rate Hikes and Surcharges
AARP Colorado today commended a decision to potentially spare 1.4 million Xcel Energy natural gas customers the possibility of paying excessive rate hikes and unnecessary surcharges. An administrative...
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Volunteer Opportunity in Loveland!
Grand Family Coalition is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides social activities, support groups, education and referrals for children at risk that have been left behind due to death,...
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Care-FULL Conversations: Everything is Temporary Podcast
As we all know, the journey of caregiving is comprised of twists and turns, ups and downs, joys and sorrows. Dealing with the changing landscape is challenging indeed. Perhaps by realizing that...
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36th Annual Winter Park Jazz Fest July 21-22, 2018
Join AARP Colorado at the 36th Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival, July 21-22, 2018, at Hideaway Park in Winter Park, CO. Come meet AARP staff, volunteers and other members at the AARP table and hear...
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Rockies Baseball Anyone?
Sunday, June 10: AARP Day at the Rockies, 1:10 p.m. in DENVER Special priced tickets for AARP Day at Coors Field are limited, so purchase them now Online. Stop by the AARP booth and bring your...
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A New Focus on State’s Aging Population
Wade Buchanan, in the rotunda of the state Capitol, wants Colorado to prepare for an older population. Photo by Kirsten Leah Bitzer By Cynthia Pasquale Within 12 years, it’s likely that 1 in 5...
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Technology is Transforming Work in All Kinds of Ways
Our Two-Part Online Q&A Session Can Help You Stay Up-to-Date Staying Connected, Competitive and Current in Your Career Part 1: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 5 –5:30 p.m. MT Part 2: Wednesday, June 27,...
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Ms. Colorado Senior America Celebrates Living Life Out Loud
Gayle Novak, Denver area restaurateur, fund-raiser, wife, mother of six and grandmother of 13 is the 2018 Ms. Colorado Senior America. Novak was one of a dozen talented contestants in the 24th Ms....
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Care-FULL Conversations: Control or Lack Thereof! Podcast
One of the more challenging aspects of aging, illness, and caregiving is lack/loss of control. Granted, we like to believe we are in control. We love the illusion of control. But the reality is...
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The Caregiver’s Cairn: Captivating Goodbyes
Greetings one and all… Although a spring day in Denver, the scene outside my office is reminiscent of winter—grey skies and falling snow. Springtime in the Rockies! No worries. The forecast is for 80...
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Jiminy Wicket Connects Generations
Do you remember playing croquet in your backyard as a child on those long summer evenings? The Jiminy Wicket® Foundation’s award winning Through Hoops to Hope® service/learning program trains and...
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Three CO Cities Top in America
Despite continued suburban sprawl, communities across the nation are taking steps to become better places to live and age in, according to data analyzed from the newly updated AARP Livability Index....
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Cancer Caregiver Journey
Barbara Baroff Kavanagh, MSW, LCSW I am so honored to be able to share my Cancer Caregiver Journey with you. And, I am grateful to AARP Colorado for the opportunity to share what I have learned to help...
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Get Tips on How to Outsmart Scammers
Coloradans can learn how to protect themselves from scams from one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgeries and embezzlement: Frank Abagnale. For more than 40 years, Abagnale has been a...
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Are You Prepared to Manage Your Loved One’s Health Care Expenses?
Get Helpful Guidance at Our Online Q&A Webinar Prepare to Care: Paying for Your Loved One’s Care Part 1: Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 5 – 5:30 p.m. MT Part 2: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 5 – 5:30 p.m. MT It...
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Beware of Free Trial Offers
On TV or in publications some products advertise free trial offers that claim to be “risk free.” However, some “free” trial offers end up being traps that lock consumers into plans that charge...
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