Grab your lunch, call a friend, and join the 33rd Annual Salute to Seniors virtually on August 12 and 13, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on your favorite device in the comfort of your living room. We know many of you would like to join us in person, but more older adults are able to join us on zoom from around Colorado as well as the United States. … (read more…)
We as a global society have endured a year of the COV-ID-19 pandemic. Our lives have changed, our economy has faltered, but many relationships, are stronger. We have lost loved ones. Many of us continue to grieve. Many have found new opportunities to reach out and touch the world. The next step is vaccines.
Enrolled in Medicare and trying to keep up with the changing policies and guidelines? Overwhelmed. New to Medicare. More overwhelmed. Join the Colorado Gerontological Society this fall for our virtual Medicare Monday educational programs and other support services on 2021 changes and Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D from the comfort of your home on … (read more…)
Fall is flu season. The flu affects adults age 65 and over as well as residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities and people of all ages with chronic diseases and medical diseases more frequently. Older adults are also especially at high risk of complications from the flu. Flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but … (read more…)
The founders of the Colorado Gerontological Society could not have imagined COVID-19 on June 8, 1980 when the official documents were delivered in the U.S. Mail, now known as snail mail, confirming the incorporation of a new organization to provide services to professionals in aging. The Society provided a forum for training, research, and … (read more…)
I will discuss the Crisis Standards of Care, which are the guidelines for how the medical community allocates scarce resources such as ventilators and intensive care unit beds in the extreme case when patient needs exceed the resources available. Learn about the COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care enacted by Governor Polis early April and the impact … (read more…)
Older adults as we have all seen are the most susceptible target of Coronavirus or COVID-19. Therefore, the Colorado Gerontological Society is doing our part to prevent the spread of the disease. First and foremost, we have rescheduled the Salute to Seniors to August 22, 2020 at the Colorado Convention Center. We have the same entertainment … (read more…)
Looking for a day of fun, cultural experiences, and great information for older adults, join the Colorado Gerontological Society at the 31st Annual Salute to Seniors on April 4, 2020 at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver. Hazel Miller, Colorado’s own blues, pop, and gospel singer will be performing in concert. Miller has performed at the … (read more…)
Everyone can use a few extra dollars. Adults age 65 and over or individuals who are disabled and who own property or who rent may be eligible to receive a PTC 104 rebate. In previous years, many low income individuals were not eligible for a PTC 104 rebate if they lived in subsidized housing or non-profit housing. However, starting in 2020, the … (read more…)
People struggle with paying for high utility charges during the winter months, especially heating costs. Colorado policy makers hope to bring relief to more Coloradans this year. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is important to low income older adults as the income guidelines have been increased.
