Certification Opportunity: Brain Fitness with Ageless Grace
Demographic trends in Colorado are indisputable: we’re getting older and we’re staying put. According to the Colorado State Demographer’s Office, 55+ age individuals make up …
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Older and Aging Adults Technology Training and Wellness: OATS, Senior Planet, and AARP at Colorado Libraries
Coloradans are getting older. So is everyone else. What else is new? What’s new is that aging has never been more challenging. Technology never stops …
New Dates Added – Virtual Partner Forum Events – Register to Attend
The Virtual Partner Forum is a 30-minute live event via Zoom where our partner will deliver their elevator pitch for who they are and how …
Colorado Care Planning
It’s not something we like to think about, but it’s important: if you are seriously ill or injured and unable to express your decisions regarding …
Nutrition and Aging
This time of year, many people are making resolutions to become healthier. As we age, our nutrition needs change. According to Nutrition and Aging, a …
30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into law thirty years ago this week, on July 26, 1990. …
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Home Modifications for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
A recent addition to our library collection is the Colorado Division of Housing’s Home Modification Look Book. This publication provides helpful guidance on making accessibility …
Safety for Seniors with Dementia
As people age, many start exhibiting signs of dementia. This could begin as small changes in memory and behaviors, eventually progressing to severe memory loss …
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Genetic Testing Scams Targeting Seniors
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is warning of a new type of scam that attempts to gain access to seniors’ personal and medical …
Senior Health Insurance and Medicare
Navigating the many options for health insurance can be challenging, and if you’re getting close to the age where you can qualify for Medicare, you …
Protecting Colorado’s At-Risk Adults
The Colorado Adult Protective Services (APS) Program is a state program that can intervene on behalf of at-risk adults “to correct or alleviate situations in …
Protect Your Investments
Whether you are just getting started in the world of investing, or are looking to protect the investments you have, the Colorado Department of Regulatory …
New Senior Financial Fraud Hotline
Senior citizens are frequently targeted as victims of financial fraud. So to help curb this worrisome trend, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ Division of …
Assisted Living
Did you know that September 13-19 is National Assisted Living Week? The State of Colorado has a number of resources that can help you find …
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s and related dementias affect over 47 million people worldwide. The disease has been found …
Lifelong Learning
Did you know that Colorado senior citizens can audit classes, tuition-free, at many of Colorado’s state universities? These programs allow seniors the enjoyment of learning without …
Hunger and the Elderly
An article in this month’s State Legislatures magazine cites a study that says the number of elderly who are going hungry is rising. Seniors with …
Understanding Property Taxation in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Property Taxation publishes a series of brochures about property taxation in Colorado. These easy-to-understand brochures cover such …
Hospice Care
Did you know that November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month? If you are searching for hospice care for a loved one, be sure to select the best …
Resources for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month, and is also the month we celebrate Memorial Day. Many of our veterans are senior citizens. The State of Colorado offers a …