Mar 31 2017
By Steve Grund At 9:00 a.m. on March 15th, the doors open to the Old Supreme Court Chambers; and, Senior Day at the Capitol commences for the 36th year. We have a lot to discuss. Our lifeline to healthcare is in the crosshairs. That puts seniors in play, and when seniors are in play, seniors …
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Feb 28 2017
It’s common sense that staying mentally active and connected to others contributes to well-being as we grow older. However, as we age, mobility problems or lack of transportation can become a barrier to social connectedness. Fortunately, Jefferson County Public Library offers an unusual program, Dial a Book Club, joining the intellectual stimulation of reading with …
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Feb 23 2017
By Steve Grund, Colorado Senior Lobby Today’s news about Medicare and Medicaid isn’t just for older adults. If you are young and vibrant, the chances that you will age are pretty good. Pay attention now, because you are inevitably… next. Most of us in Colorado are aware that by 2030, one in four of us …
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Feb 14 2017
By John Zabawa, President & CEO of Seniors’ Resource Center Colorado residents age 60 and older are a growing proportion of the population, while the costs associated with aging are rising. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) projects that one-fourth of the state’s population will be age 60 or older by 2040. At the …
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Feb 13 2017
By Rene Green, MCSA Publicity, grnborzoi@gmail.com We need you! We are the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant! If you have reached the “Age of Elegance” (60 and over) and you are still self confident, vivacious, and joyful, come be a contestant at the 2017 Pageant, scheduled for April 23, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 …
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Jan 24 2017
By Shari Ortiz, MCSAP President It’s a lovely Sunday in April. The stage of the Lakewood Cultural Center is empty, but the audience of many friends and family is seated and speaking in hushed whispers waiting for the scene to unfold. Backstage it is different, a hubbub of women, all of a certain age, decked …
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Jan 17 2017
Playing a role in senior politics is so rewarding, not only can you build valuable relationships at a time in your life when you have so much experience and wisdom to offer, but you can also gain an appreciation and respect for the wonderful people who serve us and who count on us to help …
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Jan 10 2017
By Ronald Smith, Centura Health LINKS In United States, over 4 million low-income adults over age 60 rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to stay healthy and make ends meet. However, 3 out 5 seniors who qualify for SNAP do not apply. This means that 5.3 million seniors miss out on benefits they …
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Jan 03 2017
Arts and Wellness, a non-profit, Colorado-based women’s health support group presents the 2nd Annual Cervical Cancer/HPV Awareness Campaign. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The awareness and fundraising event, themed, “Celebrating Women’s Health Through Music and Dance,” begins at the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1596 S. Dayton St., Denver, Saturday, January 21, 7:00 p.m …
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Dec 27 2016
With Thanksgiving Day past, it is interesting to note that America is a very grateful nation. In fact, the majority of Americans are particularly thankful for their families and the freedom they have living in the U.S., according to a recent survey sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation. Meanwhile, studies by the Pew Research Center rank …
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Dec 24 2016
Debbie Burns and her mother, Beulah, have something special to be thankful for this holiday. At 97 years of age, Beulah Burns of Arvada is aging in place at her home, receiving support from community agencies and from her daughter, Debbie Burns, who calls daily and travels often from her home in Meeker, Colorado to …
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Dec 13 2016
Last month, Denver honored veterans with a military parade and fair on Veterans Day at Civic Center Park. Thousands of civic minded citizens attended the two hour parade that surrounded the park. Many ROTC groups, military personnel with their colorful flags marched by the citizens along with military vehicles, marching bands, and lots of veterans …
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