Aug 09 2021
Last month, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has increased funding for water development projects to meet our growing water demands. But the state’s water plans are creating problems with the Southwest, where Colorado River reservoirs are at record-low levels due to the hotter climate. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming are facing increasing pressure from Arizona, …
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Aug 02 2021
Whether taking a run around Sloan’s Lake, biking Cherry Creek Trail or climbing a fourteener, Denverites are an active bunch. According to the ACSM American Fitness Index, Denver is the fourth-fittest city in the United States. The study ranked the top 100 cities for fitness in the country based on individual and community metrics. The …
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Jul 21 2021
With the wildfires, increasing carbon dioxide levels, and gas driven polluting products, Metro Denver and Fort Collins are ranked high as one of the worst air polluters. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Metro Denver ranked eighth worst for ozone levels, up from 10th in 2020. Fort Collins increased to 17th worst, up from 19th …
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Jul 12 2021
Time to come out and Sparkle! If you are 60 years of age or older and you feel you need a new lease on life or a new commitment, and want to be a part of something wonderful, become a contestant in the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant to be held October 23, 2021, at …
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Jul 05 2021
The anti-ageism organization, Changing the Narrative, and their Age-Friendly Workplace Initiative with The Age Friendly Foundation, have granted their first two certifications that recognize age-inclusive workplaces. Jewish Family Service and Vintage, the area agency on aging serving Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, and Summit counties, are now “Certified Age-Friendly Employers” and may tout their new CAFE …
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Jun 28 2021
Each year, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) leads Denver’s annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which marked its 40th anniversary this April. This year’s theme, “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.” was designed to emphasize the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime. During this year’s observance, COVA …
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Jun 14 2021
Caring Senior Service has launched the Close the Gap in Senior Care movement, a multi-year effort to address under-served aspects of senior care like safety issues, caregiver shortages, etc. so that aging adults who want to live at home may do so as safely as possible, for as long as possible. In cycling, riders “close …
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Jun 07 2021
Arapahoe County is dedicated to serving veterans in accessing the benefits they are eligible for through the Veteran Services Office. Our Service Officers are veterans themselves and they have the experience to assist with a wide-range of services. The County just opened a new office in Aurora near the Veterans Administration Hospital. Now with two …
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Jun 01 2021
Denver’s plan for recovery received a major boost today from our President and Congress with the announcement that we will receive the full city and county allocation of over $308M to restore city services, eliminate furloughs, support vaccination efforts, and build financial recovery for Denver’s residents. “The pandemic delivered a blow to our community worse …
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May 24 2021
The Red Cross Chapter of Colorado & Wyoming held its annual Rocky Mountain Heroes celebration at a virtual meeting in March. CEO Gina Greco opened the ceremony followed by host Gloria Neal, who promoted the event with a silent auction and fundraiser during the heroes celebration. Two Wyoming singers entertained the audience with several country …
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May 17 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been frustrating for older Coloradans. While they recognize and appreciate the herculean effort of this accomplishment, concerns linger at specific aspects of the state’s rollout. To explore these issues, Aging 2.0 Denver held an informal conversation with eight experts in the Colorado aging space to gather stories from the aging …
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May 17 2021
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) released Empower Denver, Denver’s strategic plan to improve behavioral health services for those experiencing a crisis, such as substance misuse, job loss or mental health issues. Empower Denver builds on Denver’s existing network of resources, systems, and providers to deliver the critical services needed for comprehensive …
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