The elections are over (at last). Our candidates, or initiatives, or whatever, either lost or won. Either way, be assured we will be complaining soon: “Representative Smith (or Jones) is not doing what she/he promised”. “I would never have voted for that Initiative if they had explained it better”.

Audio Tour of Denver GLBT History by AARP Colorado is awarded the Gold prize ~ London, UK, November 7, 2018 — Geotourist won the Gold award for its audio tour of GLBT History of Denver. The award was presented by WTM, World Travel Market, at a ceremony held on Tuesday, earlier this month at London’s […]

Adams & Broomfield Counties, Colo. – We are over halfway through our CASA Cookies Count! We are offering a plate (6 large holiday-shaped cookies) for a $20 donation, and a platter (24 count large holiday-shaped cookies) for a $60 donation. The perfect gift for family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers during the holiday season!

Newly renovated homes to provide emergency foster care for children ~ Homes for Hope officially opened to provide emergency foster care for children in Adams County ages 0-18 for up to 30 days while alternative kinship home, foster home, or return to parent(s) options are explored. Two single-family homes have been renovated and will be […]

Alzheimer’s disease is stealing the memories and quality of life of nearly 6 million people in the United States. But that’s not all it’s taking. The financial toll of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is crippling. Sadly, very few families are prepared for the cost of care, or realize how little of that cost […]

By Bob Brocker, President of Colorado Senior Lobby ~ Since you are reading this, you have some interest in issues impacting older adults in Colorado. What are the most common issues? What we at Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) hear over and over again are four basic themes: better and more convenient transportation options for access […]

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 62 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2019. Increased payments to more than 8 million […]

Bessie’s Hope, recipient of two national awards for excellence in intergenerational work, is launching a unique initiative this fall: School-to-Career Work Force Development cultivated for Long Term Care and work with Geriatrics.

Denver, CO – More than 50,000 former Rocky Flats workers may qualify for medical benefits and financial compensation through the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Program Act (EEOICPA) due to chemical or radiation exposure in the workplace. Former workers can learn more about these benefits, whether they are eligible, and spend time getting to know other […]

League will provide veterinary care to underserved pets in Colorado ~ DENVER, Colo. – The Dumb Friends League has announced that PetAid Animal Hospital is becoming Dumb Friends League Solutions – Veterinary Hospital. The change is expected to take place on October 1, 2018.