Jul 07 2020
The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum is excited to announce that, in alignment with local civic public health guidelines, it reopened to the public on June 25, with normal hours of operation: Thursdays from 10 to 2, and Saturdays from 9 to 3. Visitors must wear masks and keep 6 feet distance between non-family units. Museum …
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May 26 2020
In this difficult time of physical distancing and curtailed outdoor activities, it’s heartening to see the outpouring of generosity to older adults from friends and neighbors, often in the form of donated meals. It’s also wonderful to see those pitching in by doing the shopping, cooking, or food delivery to older adults in need. Whether …
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May 19 2020
In the war-torn battlefields of Europe, the common red field poppy (Papaver rhoeas) was one of the first plants to reappear. Its seeds scattered in the wind and sat dormant in the ground, only germinating when the ground was disturbed—as it was by the very brutal fighting of World War 1. John McCrae, a Canadian …
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May 12 2020
Many families, hourly wage earners, and seniors on fixed incomes have fears of hardship in the near term as a result of the pandemic. Some worry about their finances in terms of weeks, some only days, much less months that are potentially needed for full recovery. ‘Shelter in place – stay at home’ Those phrases …
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May 05 2020
From hand sewn face coverings to medical gowns, Denver residents and businesses have donated thousands of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to support essential workers. In addition to the community donations, Denver is also receiving shipments of much needed PPE throughout the week. The shipments include critical supplies of surgical and N-95 masks, face …
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Apr 28 2020
Planning on doing some home remodeling this spring or summer? You are not alone. Home improvement spending among homeowners age 55 and over, according to a report issued by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, is currently at record levels and is projected to increase by more than 10 percent at the …
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Apr 21 2020
Markets are panicked right now, and it can feel like uncertainty is here to stay. It felt like this during the financial crisis of 2007-08, the .com bust in 2000, and in the wake of 9/11 in 2001. But if history is any guide, the country and the economy have repeatedly recovered from moments of …
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Apr 14 2020
Retirement communities have had to immediately change how we safely deal with keeping the virus out of our buildings. At the beginning of the outbreak, we started by having any visitors check in with the receptionist, fill out a form that says you do not have any symptoms and then having your temperature checked. As …
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Apr 07 2020
“There’s never enough money!” A phrase we all hear, right? More often than not we are thinking about personal finances, but the same might be said for funding for critical programs that support people that live in Colorado. The 2020 Census is an opportunity for everyone to be counted and to ensure adequate funding for …
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Mar 31 2020
Regular physical activity is one of the cornerstones of healthy aging. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that adults get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, like brisk walking, per week. This amounts to at least 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 days per week. This exercise does not have …
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Mar 24 2020
Folk Music Legends Paramount Theatre, Sat. March 28 As if time hadn’t passed, expect the great folk songs to come alive on stage, Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, when The Kingston Trio performs a benefit concert for PBS12. The Kingston Trio was at the forefront of a folk music boom that produced …
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Mar 17 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, the Colorado Governor has declared a state of emergency and requested all meetings to be cancelled or delayed. 50 Plus will notify our readers when this event will be rescheduled! The popular Senior Connection Show, for active seniors… and anyone planning to become one… is March 24. This is …
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