Jul 07 2020
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 advancement …
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Jul 07 2020
Some new studies show that up to 50% of people with COVID-19 don’t show any symptoms, so many people are wondering if they had the disease without knowing it. Fortunately, an antibody test can identify if your body has already fought off the virus. Unfortunately, scammers are cashing in on-demand and creating phony tests, according …
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May 26 2020
By Yvonne Myers, Columbine Health Systems October 1st of this year brings the 50-year anniversary of Columbine Health Systems. Serving our community for 5 decades has been our honor and pleasure. Over the past months, COVID-19 has brought challenges to Long Term Care – never truly seen before. Our ability to weather this current COVID-19 …
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May 05 2020
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 …
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May 05 2020
As I write this column, it has been 2 weeks since we began social distancing in earnest to keep us as safe and well as possible in the time of COVID-19. While we can expect May to bring warm weather and a greener landscape, it is unclear how soon we can anticipate our return to …
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May 05 2020
NOTE: BBB continues to monitor changes in the marketplace in reaction to COVID-19. Visit BBB.org/coronavirus for the latest information. As the outbreak worsens, BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports about scam websites claiming to sell face masks online. As you strive to keep yourself and loved ones healthy, watch out for phony e-commerce sites and other scams. …
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May 05 2020
With the coronavirus crisis in Colorado, many Coloradoans and Americans in general are required to stay home. Telehealth has come to the rescue for many patients who are asked to stay home and call their doctor. Many doctors are using telehealth services to see their patients online instead of in the office. This keeps the …
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May 05 2020
If COVID-19 has prompted you to prepare your household and family for an emergency, you are certainly not alone. Your pets, though, may not be top of mind as part of those plans. A preparedness plan for your pets should involve the following: Identify a trusted family member or friend to care for your pets …
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Apr 26 2020
As of today (4/26) at noon, the amount of coronavirus cases and deaths are still on the rise! Worldwide, there are nearly 3 million confirmed cases with over 200 thousand deaths. Just in the U.S., 974 thousand confirmed cases with nearly 50 thousand deaths. In Colorado, 12,968 confirmed cases with 672 deaths. It appears the …
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Apr 14 2020
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is leveraging telehealth technology to help protect veterans and their family from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Using video telehealth appointments, veterans can connect with their VA care teams from anywhere, without traveling and exposing themselves, their family, and other veterans to COVID-19. Video telehealth options, such as …
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Apr 07 2020
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 …
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Apr 07 2020
All local Social Security offices closed for in-person service on March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve— older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions— and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services. Our secure and convenient online services remain available at www.socialsecurity.gov. …
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