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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May 14 2021
Based on changing state and county health orders and updated guidance from the CDC, many cities and counties in Colorado and the U.S.have plans to rescind local face covering orders. All county public health orders related to COVID-19 would be lifted on May 16 at which point most counties will follow statewide orders. On May …
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May 10 2021
Are you and your family looking for creative and interesting ways to gain new perspectives during the pandemic? Thanks to the Scientific Cultural and Facilities District (SCFD), there are opportunities for all ages to partake in free cultural experiences presented by organizations around the Denver Metro Area. Whether seeking to learn about science, celebrate our …
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May 04 2021
in a virtual ceremony, the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) recognized seven Denver Police officers and one Mental Health Clinician who demonstrated extraordinary kindness and compassion in helping people in our community. Formed in 1978, CAP is a nonprofit organization that recognizes Denver Police officers who serve the public above the regular call of …
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Apr 26 2021
Colorado’s first long-term CO-VID-19 mass vaccination sites are slated to be operating in Denver, Commerce City and Loveland by early April. Operating stations are in Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Pueblo. The mass vaccination sites include: • The Ranch events complex in Loveland • Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Schedule appointments through Centura …
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Apr 13 2021
BOLDERBoulder will bring the race to a runner’s choice of six locations throughout the Front Range. Greenland Ranch Open Space. Today, the BOLDERBoulder and Douglas County officially announced the Douglas County Greenland Open Space Trail as the sixth, in-person location for this Memorial Day weekend 10K event, previously run entirely in Boulder, Colorado. Last week, …
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Apr 12 2021
Changing the Narrative Director Janine Vanderburg and the Denver Public Library hosted a webinar on age discrimination in March. Janine interviewed book author Elizabeth White, a Harvard MBA graduate, aging solutions advocate, blogger, TedTalks speaker, and lecturer, on her 2019 book, “55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal.” Elizabeth discussed workplace age discrimination and the financial vulnerability …
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