The Governor has been very proactive in working with advocates to create an environment that has the needs of older adults in the forefront of this pandemic. Although I don’t have any inside information, Dianne Primavera, our Lt Governor who is an older adult and who is a cancer survivor, I can’t help but think […]
Eileen Doherty: Focus On Senior Issues
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. – 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.
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. – Everyone can use a few extra dollars. Older 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.
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, CO – Families gathering for the holidays is a joyous occasion. Time spent in reminiscing about past holidays, catching up on one another’s lives, and just enjoying a feeling of comfort and satisfaction are the things we look forward to when coming home for the holidays.
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, CO. Annually, people struggle with paying for high utility charges throughout the winter months, especially heating costs. Colorado policy makers are hoping to bring relief to more Coloradoans this year. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is especially important to low income older adults as the income guidelines have […]
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. – Placing a family member in a nursing home is often fraught with fear, concern over care that will be provided, and safety. Family members who are placed in a nursing home are vulnerable, sick, and often unable to advocate for themselves. Making decisions and finding the nursing […]
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Each year as we near the end of the year, Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to review their current coverage and decide if the plan(s)n in which they are enrolled still meets their needs. This year is no different.
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, CO – As families become overwhelmed with providing care for their mother or father, they often find long term care to be expensive and out of their reach. According to Genworth, the monthly cost of homemaker services is about $4900, adult day care is $1600, assisted living is $4000, a […]
By Eileen Doherty~ Denver, CO – Revisions to the PTC-104 bill passed this last legislative session. PTC-104 is a combination of two grant rebate programs for Colorado residents. One grant is for a property tax and rent assistance rebate, the other grant is for a heat and fuel expenses rebate.
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. – Are you stressed about finding an assisted living for your loved one, facing a move of your loved one to a nursing home, or want to keep your loved one at home, but not sure where to start looking for the help you need. The answer to […]
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. – April 1, 2020 – April Fool’s Day and Census Day! Every ten years, the Constitution requires a count of all persons living in the United States. In 2020, the census questions will include eleven questions including name, address, phone number, age, sex, citizenship, Hispanic origin, race, relationship […]
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ A massive increase in the out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Colorado older adults is looming in the months ahead unless Congress steps in to fix the “out-of-pocket cliff”. Many Medicare beneficiaries who have benefited from the Part D program have experienced a decrease in the cost of prescription drugs in […]
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ DENVER, Colo. – The Colorado Gerontological Society is excited to announce the launch of a searchable website of housing and home care services that is statewide at the 30th Annual Salute. Individuals looking for services spend endless hours searching for services to help loved ones find the “right” placement or […]
DENVER, CO. Entertainment, information and fun are waiting for you at the Colorado Convention Center on March 2, 2019 as The Salute (to Seniors) debuts again as Colorado’s largest senior expo for the 30th consecutive year. Headline entertainment is The Glen Campbell Show brought to you as Jimmy Mazz charms the audience with favorites Rhinestone Cowboy, […]
By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ DENVER, CO. This is the season when many individuals face high utility costs. Both renters and homeowners can qualify for utility assistance if the household income per month is less than $1670 ($2264 for a couple). Regardless of the amount of money that you have in resources, you are still […]
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