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
Denver Community Donates Supplies to Support Essential Workers
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
Remodeling Considerations Planning Is Key
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
Stay The Course
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
How Retirement Communities Are Coping
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
2020 Census Critical to Support Important Programs
“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
Exercise for Healthy Aging
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
The Kingston Trio
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
Senior Connection Show Has Been Temporarily Cancelled!
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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Mar 10 2020
Census Is All About Dollars!
By Naquetta Ricks, President of ACCCOUSA 720-628-7534. The African Chamber of Commerce, Colorado-USA (ACCCOUSA) was founded in 2015 in Aurora. ACCCOUSA provides leadership for the growth and development of African Immigrant Businesses in Colorado. To facilitate economic empowerment of African Immigrants in Colorado and promote international trade and investment between the U.S. and Africa. ACCCOUSA …
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Mar 03 2020
National Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Educational Conference
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s 2020 National Educating America Tour visits Denver on March 12 with a free Alzheimer’s and caregiver educational conference at the University of Denver (1745 S. High Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The conference is free and open to everyone, and designed to connect people with information about Alzheimer’s, …
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Feb 25 2020
Traveling in 2020? You’ll Need a REAL ID!
You may have seen news stories or signs at the airport reminding you that starting October 1, 2020, every U.S. resident will need a REAL ID-compliant license/ID, or another acceptable form of identification, to access Federal facilities and board commercial aircraft. Don’t panic — but do check the top right corner of your Colorado-issued …
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