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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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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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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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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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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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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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Is It Time For Assisted Living?

By Diane Martini Many families are dealing with this question. They are noticing that mom or dad or both are not maintaining their home like they used to and are letting more things slide as they struggle to keep up. It can be a tricky situation because many seniors are very resistant to accepting more …

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Volunteering Is Good For You

By Lorie Rubio, St. Anthony Medical Campus Do you know that volunteering is actually good for you? In addition to supporting your community, studies suggest that volunteering reduces stress and helps elevate your mood. As you share your skills with others, you are also learning and growing, building new relationships, deepening your social network, making …

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Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant

By René Green, Colorado State Pageant Administrator It’s about time you do something for you! We are in the new roaring 20’s and your time to shine. If you are 60 years of age or older by July 2020 and you feel you need a new lease on life or a new commitment, and want …

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Why Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Prize

By Mel Tewahade, Infinity Wealth Management In May of 2018, Ethiopian parliament elected Dr. Abiy Ahmed to replace the previous Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desaglen, who resigned from his Premiership one month before. Dr. Abiy Ahmed was 41 years old, a retired Colonel in Ethiopia Armed Forces and a previous minister of Technology, in a …

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Denver Council Approves New Affordable Condominiums

Denver City Council approved a pair of affordable housing contracts in December that will help establish 204 income-restricted homes for low- and moderate-income households in the Lincoln Park and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Loans totaling $5,175,000 have been approved for the La Tela and Olin Apartments projects, which will support affordable homeownership opportunities and senior housing …

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Starting the New Year Right Take a Walk!

Going for a walk is a great way to get the American Heart  Association’s recommended 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days per week. It is also a great activity to do with friends, family, neighbors, and grandkids. Staying active and staying social can make you feel happier and is just plain fun. Jefferson County …

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