Feb 04 2015
In 2015, nearly 64 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase to their monthly payments of 1.7%. The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker in 2015 is $1,328, up from $1,306 in 2014. The average monthly Social Security benefit for a …
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Jan 20 2015
In recognition of the commitment of all 50Plus employees to provide quality of life information to the Ager communities of Colorado, the Colorado Gerontological Society presented, Robert Trembly, Publisher, the 2014 Corporate Award in Aging to 50Plus Marketplace News. The award was established to recognize businesses and organizations that support the field of aging with …
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Jan 13 2015
by Martha Coffin Evans “My goal this year is to send 365 notes of thanks. Thank you for …’’ began the majority of my 365 notes written this past year. Too ambitious? Achievable? Yes, and doable. Whenever written – daily, catching me up or for future days – my calendar soon filled with the card recipients’ names including any notations …
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Jan 08 2015
Boulder County Parks and Open Space is now accepting applications for the 2015 Volunteer Naturalist training class. We are looking for people with a passion for nature, some knowledge of local natural history, and a strong desire to learn more and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Volunteer naturalists lead interpretive nature hikes in …
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Dec 30 2014
June 6, 2014 marked the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France. A national day of remembrance, honoring those who fought, and a celebration of liberty and freedom for France and the Allied Forces! One Colorado group, Reveille 3 ~ An Andrews Sister Tribute Act, received a special invitation to entertain at events …
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Dec 30 2014
Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago deliberately tripped seniors to develop ways to prevent falling down, CBS News reported. Professor Clive Pai headed up the study and he says that it could become a virtual “vaccine against falls.” He calls it “implicit learning. We don’t give any instruction.They don’t have to be motivated …
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Dec 23 2014
by Martha Coffin Evans During this season of gift giving, it’s worth pausing to realize some of the most precious ones come without wrapping paper. Gift lists identify “things” as well as experiences. Some items have the potential to provide long lasting memories. Tickets to musicals, concerts, or even frequent holiday favorites become requested list items. …
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Dec 16 2014
On the heels of its critically acclaimed 2014 season, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces the lineup for its 58th year. Two perennial Shakespeare favorites, Othello and the comedy Much Ado About Nothing, open in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre in June. Henry V and the fresh new comedy Wittenberg play on the indoor University Theatre stage, along with two exclusive “original practices” …
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Dec 10 2014
By Marty Coffin Evans On December 24, 1914, British, German and French front-line soldiers fighting in World War I set aside their weapons and met in No Man’s Land. Tokens of friendship were exchanged during that unprecedented meeting 100 years ago. This December 5 during a noon lecture at the Museum of Boulder, CU Professor …
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Dec 10 2014
From silly to sublime, sacred to sentimental, CU Presents has an eclectic lineup of holiday entertainment. “Whether you want to laugh, sing the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus or experience a taste of an English Christmas, CU Presents is delighted to offer our community three very distinct artistic celebrations of the season,” says Joan McLean Braun, executive director. A Broadway Christmas Carol …
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Dec 02 2014
“What a relief to know I would have at least one good meal a day!” “For me, [Project Homecoming] has been a lifesaver. I don’t know what I would have done without it.” “Your meals were a welcome home, and greatly appreciated.” These are some of the comments we’ve heard from those who have received …
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Nov 25 2014
By Peter Powers, Longmont United Hospital www.luhcares.org/and Via Board, www.viacolorado.org/ The health care industry is currently undergoing a much needed transformation. The Affordable Care Act requires that hospitals like Longmont United place a growing importance on community-wide preventative health services. Providers are moving toward a prevention-oriented model of care that promotes stronger patient/physician relationships, and …
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