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Medicare is a Promise We Need to Keep
This has been a busy week for President Donald Trump. He’s been signing executive orders, holding high-level meetings — and tweeting up a storm. All of this makes it clear that our 45th president is...
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Colorado Crisis Services: Support When Needed
For many, the hardest part about getting help for a mental health, substance use or emotional issue is knowing how or where to begin, especially when an issue reaches a crisis. Whether you’re in need...
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AARP is at the Colorado Legislature for You
On behalf of more than 660,000 AARP members in Colorado, we are pleased to share the link to all the bills we are tracking in the Colorado legislature. Our positions are as follows: Strongly Support...
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Beware of Online Scams
Cloud storage app on smartphone screen. User touch screen. Vector illustration The internet is a wonderful place to stay in touch with friends, conduct business and get information. Scammers also...
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The Caregiver’s Cairn
AARP Colorado is featuring The Caregiver’s Cairn: A Roadmap to Caregiving, a new and very valuable caregiving blog written by Jane Barton and packed with information about caring for you, while you...
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Young Author Writing Opportunity
AARP and the Colorado School and Public Employee Retirement Association are sponsoring an Essay Contest with the title “My Grandparents are the best grandparents in the world!” Essays will be judged...
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Meet Boomers Leading Change: Achieving Purpose Through Service
By Phil Nash, Executive Director The baby boom generation is rewriting the script for aging. Every day, ten thousand of us turn 65. But then what? More than ever, people of so-called “retirement age”...
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Searching for a Job? It’s Time to Re-Examine Your Digital Skills
In 20 minutes, you’ll learn what digital skills you need to improve to compete in today’s workforce. Workers 50+ are reinventing their careers. That’s why we created the AARP Work & Jobs...
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Conscious Aging
Conscious Aging is an eight-week series about embracing aging and living and passionate and fulfilling mature life. The program, offered by the Denver Public Library, is facilitated by Catherine...
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Action Alert!
AARP urges you to oppose House Joint Resolution 66 and 67. They revoke a rule and guidance providing states and cities with the flexibility to set up retirement savings options for small businesses and...
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The Caregiver’s Cairn: We Need More “Happy”
Jane Barton Greetings one and all… Every month when writing the posting for the Caregiver’s Cairn, I am always amazed that another month has come and gone. Today is no different. In fact, the first...
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Heart of the Matter: Managing High Blood Pressure
Laura Kneeskern As February, American Heart Month, draws to a close, it’s a good time to take stock of our heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 67 million Americans...
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Avoid IRS Scams
Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are continuing their deceptive ways. First and foremost, it is important to remember the IRS will first contact you through the mail. If...
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Need a “Do Over?” Our Interactive Videos Help You Get It Right the First Time!
Fun new way for Coloradans to learn job search skills, family caregiving advice and how to stay safe online. Can you sell yourself to a potential employer in the time it takes to ride an elevator? Take...
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Mutts & Models | The Fundraiser for Underprivileged Pets
You are cordially invited to join PetAid Colorado at the Bark & White Ball, inspired by Truman Capote’s infamous 1966 Black and White Ball. Celebrating its 16th year, Mutts & Models,...
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Join the Care-FULL Conversation Kick Off
Join us in your community for our Kick Off of Care-FULL Conversations. Learn more about new caregiving educational resources, including podcasts and videos exploring the journey of caregiving from the...
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The Caregiver’s Cairn: Eager to Learn
Jane Barton Greetings one and all… Can you believe it? March has arrived and Spring will make an official entrance in a few short weeks. Spring is an amazing season of rebirth, renewal, and growth. I...
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Cesar Chavez Remembered
Cesar Chavez was a true leader. As a Latino organizer he was dedicated to the betterment of the lives of migrant farm workers, and his actions inspired and empowered people throughout the world....
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Welcome to “Home Safe Home”
Take a virtual tour and learn how to make every room safer. April 12, 2017 5 p.m. MT Are you a family caregiver? If so, don’t miss Home Safe Home, a virtual room-by-room makeover tour on how to make...
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Health Care Law Would Hammer 50-plus
How can a 64-year-old making $26,500 a year afford to have his health care premiums jump from $1,700 to $14,600 a year (a whopping 758 percent increase)? He can’t. That’s the reason AARP is strongly...
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