May 16 2022
In April, AARP released the latest research in our She’s the Difference series that explores the priorities and concerns of women age 50 and over. AARP partnered with public opinion experts from both sides of the aisle – Celinda Lake, Christine Matthews, Margie Omero, and Kristen Soltis Anderson – to look at the opinions of …
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May 09 2022
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for …
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May 02 2022
From Smiling Stingrays and Playful Penguins to All-New Animal Encounters, Spring has sprung at the Denver Zoo. The sun is out, the masks are off, and the season’s first flowers are beginning to show their faces—it’s a wonderful time to visit Denver Zoo! The days are getting longer and so are our hours! Our Summer …
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May 02 2022
Are you tired? Or are you suffering from fatigue? They are two different conditions that require different treatments. If you are tired, all you need is a good night’s sleep. But sleep is not going do much if it’s fatigue or exhaustion that is holding you down. According to WebMD, “Medically speaking, tiredness happens to …
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Apr 25 2022
The war in Ukraine is still raging, but one loser is now clear: Russian prestige. Unlike the loss of men, material, or economic prosperity, all of which Vladimir Putin likely can weather, a loss of prestige is potentially fatal to a leader. The war, rather than restoring Russian prestige, now seems likely to undermine it, …
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Apr 25 2022
In March, Congress passed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, which will permanently expand access to Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to airborne toxins during military service. The legislation will help millions of veterans suffering from service-connected medical conditions and provide federal resources for County …
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Apr 18 2022
Catalytic converter theft has become a huge problem in Colorado and throughout the entire country. According to Colorado State Patrol data, only 151 catalytic converter thefts were reported to Colorado law enforcement agencies in 2019. Theft of the emissions-control devices increased by nearly 1,500% statewide in 2021, the largest year-over-year jump among all states. Nationwide, …
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Apr 11 2022
Tanya Matthias with A Little Help in Denver presented this month’s program on A Little Talk. Three speakers, Peggy Budai with UCHealth presented Advanced Directives, Charlie Goldsmith with American Heart Assn. presented charity giving, and Cheri Mayott with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) presented taxes. Peggy discussed all citizens should have a Medical Durable Power …
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Apr 04 2022
If you’re an older adult who’s just ventured into online dating, the prospect of romantic companionship can be exciting. But when it comes to using dating apps and sites, it’s important to act with caution. Otherwise, you just might get tangled up with the wrong person and find yourself the victim of a sweetheart scam. …
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Mar 28 2022
It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Just look at how America’s seniors have adopted cellphones, computers and laptops. Middle age children of today’s seniors may soon start complaining that their moms and dads are spending too much time online and on their iPhones, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the …
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Mar 24 2022
Vladimir Putin is a war criminal if there ever was one. His devil-may-care invasion of Ukraine shocked the world. His indiscriminate targeting of civilians is nothing less than the “cleansing” of the country, the likes of which have not been seen since World War II. His fiendish murder of innocent babies and toddlers has surely …
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Mar 21 2022
The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history. Women as healers harken back to ancient …
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