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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Sep 17 2019
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Step 1: Put together a plan …
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Sep 14 2019
Seniors should be warned about this genetic testing scam reported previously in this column. Article per CBS News on September 12, 2019 The trouble began for Ken and Judy Johnson – a pair of retirees from Austin, Texas – at a Fort Lauderdale arts festival. “There was a couple of people in there saying ‘come …
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Sep 10 2019
Whether it’s a telephone call from a government impostor or a promise of free medical equipment, scam artists continue to target older adults in an attempt to get rich quick. The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging notes that current estimates suggest older Americans lose $2.9 billion each year to financial scams. Don’t be the …
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Sep 03 2019
10 Tips for Reinventing Yourself during September Is Healthy Aging Month: 1. Do not act your age or at least what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? 28? 40? Now? Picture yourself at that age and be it. Some people may say this is denial, but …
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Aug 20 2019
August is “National Eye Exam Month” and healthy vision starts with an eye exam. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you have a baseline eye exam at age 40, the time when the early signs of disease or changes in your vision may occur. A baseline screening can help identify signs of eye disease …
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Aug 13 2019
August is International Peace Month and a time to reflect on the First World War. On August 16, 1926, TIME Magazine wrote: “At Rheims, martyred memorial city of World War destruction, 4,000 pacifists from 30 countries assembled last week for the Fifth International Democratic Peace Conference. Nine hundred of the delegates were young Germans, representing …
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Aug 06 2019
By Sheryl Kraft, original full content published on mysocalledmidlife.net August is Wellness Month, and more specifically, Wednesday, August 15, is National Relaxation Day! And yes, every day should be wellness day, but too many of us let self-care and wellness take a back seat in our busy live. If you already practice wellness, then maybe …
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Aug 02 2019
Vacationers are out in droves in summer. “That’s why many seniors opt to hold off on taking their vacations until the fall,” says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “July and August, when school is out, are peak months for family travel. Planes, trains and highways are packed with travelers …
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Jul 16 2019
While we all get bored from time to time, it’s important to know that chronic boredom may be bad for health, as experts have found it can be associated with depression, anxiety and bad habits like smoking & overeating. July is Anti-Boredom Month, and the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies and interests, while giving …
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Jul 09 2019
As the summer reaches peak temperatures in July, Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month as a way to cool off and enjoy the nation’s favorite frozen treat with friends and family. Ice cream has historically been a key feature of American communities. According to an International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) survey, most ice cream companies …
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