Nov 19 2019
AARP and the Colorado State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) held a November webinar on Avoiding Holiday Scams. Webinar hosts included AARP’s Mark Fetterhoff and CPD’s Jan Zavislan. Mark and Jan explained the ElderWatch program as funded by the CO state and AARP, which helps AARP members and the public with education and reporting …
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Nov 19 2019
The Town of Windsor Information Technology (IT) Department prioritizes cybersecurity and has a dedicated team of professionals working to keep town information and networks secure. As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, residents are encouraged to take steps to secure their devices and private information at home. In a collaborative effort with Stop Think Connect, …
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Nov 13 2019
There are a number of scams that are happening RIGHT NOW in Denver and the surrounding areas. Please make “how to avoid being scammed or spoofed” part of your Thanksgiving meal. We know, the topic isn’t exciting, but your friends and family will be so THANKFUL that you shared these warnings. Here are the top …
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Nov 12 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Genetic testing fraud occurs when Medicare is billed for a test or screening that was not medically necessary and/or was not ordered by a Medicare beneficiary’s treating physician. Scammers are offering Medicare …
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Nov 07 2019
Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Lets Attackers Steal Your Wi-Fi Password. Upload latest software update to prevent this issue! Security researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a high-severity security vulnerability in Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Pro devices that could allow nearby attackers to steal your WiFi password and launch a variety of cyberattacks using MitM against other …
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Nov 05 2019
by Philip Kahn-Pauli October marks the annual celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month is a chance to celebrate job seekers with disabilities who are striving to work and employers who are recruiting talented employees with disabilities. The theme for NDEAM 2019 is “The Right Talent, Right Now.” Indeed, employment matters for …
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Nov 02 2019
A bill that would lower the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare Part D enrollees by requiring the program to negotiate prices and cap out-of-pocket costs was sent on October 23 to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The Ways and Means Committee became the third House panel to approve HR 3, the …
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Oct 27 2019
As the FDA considers changing ‘best by’ labels, here’s how to take control of your fridge. No one wants to waste food. Yet 90 percent of us are guilty of occasionally throwing out still-fresh food, which makes up the majority of what’s dumped in our landfills. Worse, once there, items from our fridge rot and …
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Oct 27 2019
You’ll need to plan ahead to pay for some common medical expenses. Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health needs – from hospital care to doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs. Here are some needs that aren’t a part of the program — and how you might pay for them. Opticians and …
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Oct 15 2019
National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. National Book Month is also a time to honor the country’s best books and authors. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s 15 finalists. In 2018, that will happen on October 10th. The National …
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Sep 24 2019
At Denver’s Start-up Week in September, the Aging2.0 network hosted a panel of speakers on promoting Pilots, Partnerships, & Public Relations. The panel included moderator Karen Brown with Aging2.0 Denver Chapter, Craig Dever, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Innovonics; Nigel Smith, Director of AARP Innovation Labs; Kris Hansen CEO of Western Home Communities …
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Sep 24 2019
At Denver’s Start-Up Week in September, six panelists discussed the professional caregiver crisis in Colorado moderated by Karen Brown with iAging and Aging 2.0 Denver Chapter. The panelists included Jayne Keller, VP of Operations for Christian Living Communities; Francis LeGasse, President and Chief Operations Officer for Assured Assisted Living; Katherine Wells, CEO and Founder for …
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