Dec 20 2021
Too many senior citizens come down with a case of Holiday Blues this time of the year. It’s not a very “jolly” season – especially if you’re old and living alone. The National Council on Aging [NCOA] estimates that 28% or more of folks in the 65-plus segment of the population live alone and while …
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Dec 13 2021
In November, the Colorado Gerontological Society held a virtual online seminar on “Using Telehealth for Medicare Users.” Telehealth is the virtual service of providing medical care for patients remotely using either the telephone or Internet video services. In rural areas, only telephone service may be available. However, in towns or cities, video services are available …
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Dec 06 2021
Many of us can’t wait to get out to the mall and retail centers — we’ve been cooped up for too long and now we want to make up for that lost time. The mall is a great place to get into the holiday spirit, do some shopping, snack on goodies, and enjoy the decorations. …
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Dec 06 2021
The holiday season brings out the Elder Fraud scammer, warns AMAC. Tis the season to be jolly and for seniors to beware of fraudsters who target the elderly this time of the year. What makes older folk more susceptible to becoming targets for scammers during the holiday season? The consensus is that the older we …
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Nov 26 2021
Be aware of fake websites during the holiday shopping season! There has been a rash of fake websites appearing during the holiday shopping season, especially during the Black Friday and later holiday shopping online scams. After investigating fake websites, phishing and other fraudulent websites, they are actually easy to identify as most of them have …
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Nov 22 2021
You’ve probably heard a lot about wellness in the past few years from “wellness initiatives” in the workplace to fitness classes promising that they will “restore your wellness.” Healthcare plans emphasize wellness now too. Medicare covers an annual wellness visit as well as a variety of other preventive health services. But what exactly is wellness, …
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Nov 15 2021
More than 350 Sites Across the Country and Around the World Already Signed Up to “Go Teal” to Raise Awareness and Show Support On November 4, sites in all 50 states and around the world will light up in teal for Alzheimer’s awareness as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Light the World …
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Nov 15 2021
The ever-evolving mission of the U.S. military means service members are often on the move. As demonstrated by recent events in Afghanistan, Haiti and in the wake of Hurricane Ida, dedicated service members put their lives on the line whenever and wherever they are deployed at home or abroad. Being activated for relief efforts in …
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Nov 08 2021
Frauds starting with a phone call took a heavy toll on older adults last year. Remember AT&T’s advertising jingle from the ’70s urging people to “reach out and touch someone” through a phone call? Unfortunately, fraudsters are still singing that tune. In 2020, phone calls placed by crooks led to the highest individual median fraud …
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Nov 01 2021
Have compassion for lonely elders– there are a lot of them out there and they need your help! One man’s agony: “I am 77 years old. I was happily married for 55 years but I lost my wife a year and a half ago. No, she didn’t die. In fact, she is in great physical …
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Oct 26 2021
On October 25, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. Many popular driving destinations for this time of year including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley, are all open. Trail Ridge Road is not …
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Oct 25 2021
With the days growing shorter and the weather getting cooler, it’s easy to fall into a rut during the fall season. Here’s how the latest technology can support your efforts to keep your mind and body active in the months ahead. • Create a daily routine: Wearable tech can help you to create a daily …
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