Aug 14 2018
Mosquitoes in Fort Collins have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) for the first time this season. While the risk of contracting WNV remains low, mosquito traps in Fort Collins, Weld County and the Town of Berthoud found mosquitoes infected with the disease. The measure of infected mosquitoes, is 0.004 citywide. Before the City …
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Aug 07 2018
All the indicators suggest that we are in for a long, hot summer and that’s not good news for seniors. “The number of heat waves in much of the U.S. this summer is anticipated to be greater than usual, as projected by several authoritative sources. And the older you are, the more important it is …
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Jul 24 2018
1. Publishing Clearinghouse – “you have won xx million dollars AND a new Mercedes”. All you have to do is go to Walmart or other places to put $500 or some other amount on the card for processing your winnings.” SCAM! If you won, you would not have to pay anything. Just hang up. …
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Jul 13 2018
From flash flooding and hurricanes to earthquakes and tornadoes, disaster can strike at any time. One of the first things on the minds of those directly or indirectly involved in such situations is the well-being of their loved ones. When Hurricane Harvey pounded Texas and Louisiana in 2017, many users on Twitter and Facebook reached …
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Jun 20 2018
This is a welcome addition to our existing column writers! Starting in all of our July editions, please welcome Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, DVM MS and Service Chief at CSU’s Veterinarian Small Animal Clinic in Fort Collins. Rebecca will provide many tips on taking care of your pets and how to prevent common problems with your family …
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Jun 09 2018
See our Denver July edition about ageism! Keynote speaker Janine Vanderburg (pictured left above) and Denver based Aging 2.0 specialist Karen Brown (pictured right) discussed ageism at their recent seminar at the Covenant Village in Westminster. Learn how and why younger people are biased against seniors in the workplace or volunteer groups and how to …
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Jun 06 2018
It’s time to once again celebrate Father’s day in America. I like Father’s day. It’s always interesting to see if my children or anyone remembers. Maybe I will get a text, an email or even a telephone call. Father’s day is kind of like your birthday you don’t really think about it until the day …
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Jun 05 2018
When it comes to sweepstakes and lottery scams, seniors are scammed the most frequently and pay out the most in losses, according to the BBB International Investigations Initiative’s most recent study. To read the full study, which was released on June 5, 2018, click here. Last year, consumers in the U.S. and Canada reported $117 …
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May 22 2018
You are probably aware that the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) is sending out new Medicare cards to all Medicare recipients. This will happen between April 2018 and April 2019. It may not surprise you to know that there are already people using this situation to run scams on Medicare recipients. Medicare beneficiaries should keep …
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May 15 2018
The scammers are certainly very busy! Here are just a few to be aware of — 1. Facebook —– friend invites from people you don’t know. Never accept an invite from someone you don’t know. Recently a young attractive woman invites an older gentlemen (or a young attractive man invites an older woman) to be …
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Apr 24 2018
In Colorado, nearly 40% of the state is comprised of federal public land, including four National Parks and eight National Monuments, 41 state parks, as well as hundreds of regional parks and open spaces. Public land is part of what makes the state’s landscape so breathtaking and lifestyle so rich offering outdoor recreation, wildlife habitats, …
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Apr 17 2018
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the natural world and get involved in short and long-term efforts to protect the environment. Here are five ways to celebrate. 1. Volunteer. Many neighborhoods and communities around the country host volunteer cleanups to honor Earth Day. Find one in your area or organize your …
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