Nov 24 2020
Don’t let the COVID crisis put a damper on your Thanksgiving Day. Several years ago the founder of the Association of Mature American Citizens, the late Dan Weber, my dad, issued a Thanksgiving Day message at a another particularly trying time in our nation’s history. The threats we faced then were disruptive but definitely less …
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Nov 24 2020
It’s very difficult to tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu. Prepare for the flu season by getting a flu vaccine. Then, if you’re sick, stay home and call your medical provider for advice. Hopefully, you already have gotten your flu shot. If not, get it as soon as possible at your doctor’s office, …
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Nov 10 2020
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder is trying to answer some instrumental questions: Do wind instruments create aerosols — the tiny droplets of liquid that can carry the novel coronavirus? Where do the aerosols come out of a given instrument? And what can be done to make practice and performance spaces …
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Nov 03 2020
According to the World Economic Forum, their recent “The Future of Jobs Report 2020” indicates the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns and related global recession of 2020 have created a highly uncertain outlook for the labor market and accelerated the arrival of the future of work in the next five years. The adoption of cloud computing, big …
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Oct 20 2020
In an effort to better understand how COVID-19 spreads through communities, Arapahoe County is collaborating with the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus on a COVID-19 Arapahoe Surveillance Study (CASES) Project. The project’s goals are to understand who has been infected with SARS-CoV-2 and to learn more about the immune response to the virus. …
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Oct 18 2020
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC. It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness …
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Sep 15 2020
Here is the latest advice from public health experts about the best way to protect yourself and to reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Here are four major reminders and tips: 1. Remember your health! Many older adults have one or more chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension. For …
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Aug 18 2020
The City of Arvada has announced additional support for the local business community and continued recovery from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City was able to support 286 businesses with grant funds that were fully converted from loans made earlier this year as part of the $2.5 million Emergency Small Business Loan …
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Aug 04 2020
Governor Jared Polis announced a statewide mask order on July 16, directing Coloradans to wear a face covering while indoors at specific facilities effective immediately. “Wearing a mask is an easy and highly effective way to significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19. The more we wear masks, the safer we will be and the stronger …
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Jul 28 2020
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation and its impact on community health, Boulder County is unable to host the Fair in a safe environment for all of our fairgoers to enjoy. We will move the entertainment activities to July 30 through August 8th, 2021, anticipating that it will be safe to hold large gatherings at …
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Jul 21 2020
We, like you, are navigating uncharted territory during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Weld Senior Symposium planning committee was faced with deciding how to best support our community. Our response? We are excited to announce that the event will be virtual! Now, more than ever, it is important to offer the community opportunities to learn about …
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Jul 21 2020
Hospitals across the country report that emergency department (ED) visits have declined significantly for illnesses not related to COVID-19. In particular, heart attacks and strokes appear to be left unchecked. Some hospitals also observe a decline in fall-related visits. Doctors believe that people are so scared of contracting COVID-19 that they’re not seeking help for …
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