Dec 04 2023
Every day, scammers claiming to be from the IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or other agency bilk Americans out of their money. These criminals succeed because their tactics are both believable and relentless: older adults lost $200 million to such schemes in 2023 alone. Learn how to identify and avoid current government imposter scams—and what …
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Nov 27 2023
Even though Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed for the winter, there are many winter activities at the lower elevations. This is a magical time to visit the park, a time when there are fewer crowds and it’s easy to enjoy both solitude and snow on a winter wilderness adventure. …
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Nov 20 2023
The Thanksgiving holiday’s history in North America is rooted in English traditions dating from the Protestant Reformation in the early 1500s. It includes the harvest festival in New England that occurs well before the late-November date on which the modern Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated. Pilgrims and Puritans who emigrated from England in the 1620s and …
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Nov 13 2023
When was the last time you thanked a military member or veteran for their service? November is National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month and an excellent time to celebrate, support and honor service members. That’s why Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing people to take action that changes the world, …
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Oct 31 2023
An aging population is shaking up our country. Why it’s happening and what it means? Take a look around. We live in a country that is being transformed in ways both obvious and hidden by older Americans. Our growing numbers and enduring vitality ensure that this disruption will continue to roll through the American economy, …
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Oct 23 2023
Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 3. The road will be closed to all uses through Friday, October 6, for park staff to conduct road maintenance. Old Fall River Road will reopen temporarily to bicycles, leashed pets, and walkers from Saturday October 7, through Monday, October …
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Oct 16 2023
Young at heart and flush with cash, they’re the tech-loving, gym-using, trend-setting, fun-seeking, fashion-shopping, car-buying, food-experimenting, ad-consuming marketer’s dream, who are often ignored by businesses and sometimes society in general. These are active aging consumers who spend close to $3 trillion annually on products and services. In his recent webinar, Jeff Weiss, a marketing expert …
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Oct 09 2023
Ten Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. It marks the first time in history that the price of life-sustaining medications that millions of older Americans in the nation’s largest health program rely upon …
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Oct 02 2023
Everyone 6 months and older in the United States should get an influenza (flu) vaccine every season with rare exception. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has made this “universal” recommendation since the 2010-2011 flu season. There are several flu vaccine options to choose from. If you have questions about which vaccine is best for …
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Sep 18 2023
For more than 80 years, the USO has served the men and women of the U.S. military and their families, throughout their time in uniform. And now, with the opening of its first two ship-based USO centers, they are going where they go even at sea. The two new centers, on the USS George H.W. …
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Sep 11 2023
The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council (COAC) today approved $2.5 million in new funding for local governments to fight the state’s opioid crisis. The COAC made the announcement at their annual statewide conference, a gathering of regional law enforcement, public health, and local government leaders, happening this week in Montrose. “These funds will be put to …
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Sep 03 2023
If you’re reading this, there is still time to take part in Make a Will Month. Post beach, pre-back-to-school, August or September is a great time to catch up on the project nearly everyone loves to put off till tomorrow: starting, updating, or completing your Will. • DO leave a list showing where your assets …
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