Aug 22 2022
More older adults are either returning to the workforce or seeking employment for the first time. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force among adults aged 75 years and older is projected to surge by 96.5% over the next decade. There are many reasons: financial strains brought on by the COVID-19 …
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Aug 15 2022
Colorado has seen the fourth biggest increase in labor productivity over the last ten years, increasing by 18.74% since 2012, with large improvements to compensation and output per worker. There are an estimated 424,000 new jobs in Colorado from 2012. Worker compensation has grown 67.56% ten years later, growing from $132.16 billion to $221.46 billion, …
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Aug 08 2022
New COVID-19 booster shots, specially formulated to fight multiple omicron variants, will be available by fall. An advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recommended approval of the new tailored COVID-19 booster vaccines, and the U.S. government plans to buy millions of vaccine doses for a fall booster campaign. Infectious disease …
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Aug 01 2022
Rock Mountain Conservancy is eager to start their Field Institute programming again after a two-year hiatus due to the restrictive nature of COVID-19. Beginning this fall, Rocky Mountain Conservancy is thrilled to announce that their popular elk fall season tours will be back, billed as Wildlife Excursions: Educational Elk and Wildlife Bus Tours. View Rocky …
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Jul 25 2022
In June, host Karen Brown with Denver’s Aging 2.0 organization hosted a webinar on using robotics for residents in nursing homes. Several speakers included Medical Dr. Anshia Khan and Philosophy Dr. Alexis Elder with the University of Minnesota and registered nurse Kim Class with the State of Minnesota. Robots can provide these services in nursing …
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Jul 24 2022
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 40 other attorneys general in applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work to combat robocalls, and in pledging to make a good faith effort to join an information-sharing agreement with the FCC. Colorado joined such an agreement earlier this year. “Robocalls are an ongoing concern for Colorado consumers, …
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Jul 18 2022
You’ve probably heard a lot about wellness in the past few years—from “wellness initiatives” in the workplace to fitness classes.” Healthcare plans emphasize wellness now too—Medicare covers an annual wellness visit as well as a variety of other preventive health services. Wellness refers to the pursuit of a healthy, balanced lifestyle focused on both the …
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Jul 11 2022
If you think you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, you’re not imagining it. From 2020 to 2021 alone, there was a 70% increase in registered EVs within the United States. Auto giants such as Ford and Chevrolet are quickly expanding their fleets of EVs. With Congress passing historic EV legislation last fall, …
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Jul 11 2022
Time to come out and SPARKLE!!! If you are 60 years of age or older and you feel you need a new lease on life or a new commitment, and want to be a part of something wonderful! Become a contestant in the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant to be held October 9, 2022 at the Parsons …
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Jul 04 2022
The entire Front Range has seen several unrelenting days of high-digit temperatures, including the entire Denver metro. Staying hydrated and keeping cool is the key to staying well, but sometimes that alone isn’t enough. We would like to encourage residents to ensure you know the signs of potentially life-threatening heat-related illnesses and what to do …
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Jul 04 2022
In June, the Colorado Council on Aging (CCOA) (formerly Colorado Senior Lobby) held its first annual conference in Colorado Springs. Radio host and Master of Ceremonies Adam Dempsey introduced the many speakers and panelists throughout the all-day hybrid event. Chairs Ed Leary and Jane Barnes gave a warm welcome to the attendees followed by a …
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Jun 27 2022
“We’re seeing just a wonderful explosion, a huge number of innovations and devices that can treat conditions or take vitals in new ways,” says Todd Haedrich, CEO of Optimize Health, a Seattle-based company that bills itself as being devoted to simplifying remote care. “A lot of those devices that required a stand in a hospital …
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