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CDC Advises Older Americans Need RSV Vaccine!

If you are 75 or older, or 60 to 74 with chronic health problems such as heart or lung disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says you should get an RSV vaccine by early fall. This is a change from last year, when the CDC was less urgent about the vaccine before …

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Ready for Open Enrollment? Four Tips for Choosing the Right Medicare Plan!

With so many Medicare options available, selecting a plan can seem daunting. Medicare is the government health insurance program for Americans 65 and older and others who qualify, providing hospital coverage (Part A) and physician visits (Part B) to beneficiaries. Additionally, there are a variety of options that coordinate with original Medicare, such as Medicare …

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Alzheimer’s Blood Test Seen As Highly Accurate

A blood test is about 90 percent accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease in people experiencing problems thinking and remembering, says a study by a team of Swedish researchers published in the medical journal JAMA.c The blood test and others like it are not widely available to patients, but they could be soon. That would be …

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Get the Facts on Healthy Aging!

Nearly 58 million Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 88.8 million in 2060. On average, a 65-year-old can expect to live another 18.9 years. For most of us, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as we age. Yet millions of older adults are …

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iPostal1 Service Reveals Colorado Tops Lost Mail Study

New research has revealed the states where your mail is most likely to be lost, with Colorado taking the top spot. Experts in digital mailboxes at iPostal1 analyzed the average number of monthly Google searches in each state for over 150 terms related to lost mail, including ‘USPS mail recovery’ and ‘FedEx lost mail.’ The …

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Managing Your Retirement Savings

Managing your retirement finances usually means investing for the long run and not sweating short-term market movements. But there’s one point when the short term is very important. That’s the first few years of retirement, when big losses can jeopardize your financial security much more than a downturn later on. Imagine two 65-year-old women, Andrea …

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Colorado’s Strong Tourism Industry Continues to Grow!

Today, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), released the 2023 annual tourism industry research reports that showed Colorado’s continued strong and steady tourism growth with $28.2 billion in travel spending and 93.3 million visitors in 2023, boosting our statewide and local economy. According …

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Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden

What are the benefits of companion plants? Two different plants that can be neighbors can contribute nitrogen to the soil, shade to their companion, weed suppression, pest control, attract beneficial pollinators, enhance flavor and so much more. Here are a few companion plants to consider when you start your vegetable garden. And why not add …

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Denver’s Botanic Gardens, Art Collection, & Concerts

A very dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of Denver, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs. There are more than 50 curated gardens that feature native and adapted plants that thrive in the Rocky Mountain region. …

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Another Great Summer Olympics in Paris!

Team USA pulled off another miracle with the most medals at 126 as shown in the top 12 country’s medal summary chart below! The next closest was China with 91 total Olympic medals. Interestingly, USA and China tied on Gold medals at 40 each. China’s dominance in several swimming events especially with the diving contests …

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Team USA On A Winning Streak!

Team USA moves ahead in Gold and All Medal Count today (8/7/2024) with 94 total medals per the chart below. Team USA finally surpassed China in Gold medals with men’s and women’s field and track leading the way followed by Team USA winning the men’s golf, women’s surfing, discus, and pole vault contests. Go Team …

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Cheyenne VA Medical Center Hosts Veterans Memorial Service

In June, the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center hosted the returning Veterans Memorial Service, which is expected to be given on a monthly basis. Over 250 family members, friends, and military personnel attended the ceremony. The celebration began with a welcome from Nurse Executive Sabrina Adkins followed by the National Anthem by singer Linda …

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