Jeremiah Mora

As the holiday season approaches, our friends from Alzheimer's Association asked that we share this list of ideas for possible gifts a caregiver might like. Also, check out Holiday Guide for printing .

Scammers are constantly calling and emailing older adults in an attempt to steal their personal information. AARP Foundation ElderWatch has recently received an uptick in reports of some more sophisticated tactics in soliciting your financial information.

You know important tre nds that have happened related to increasing longevity, rapid technological change, and globalization. You know that the average lifespan has increased substantially. The biological and cultural evolution has provided the opportunity to really develop a good basis for wisdom in the later part of adulthood.

Broadcast set for Thursday, October 24 at 9 p.m.

A special letter from AARP Chapter 1100 to AARP State President, Terri Potente. The letter highlights the efforts of the newest AARP chapter, Parker #5451 helping out Black Forest #1100 after the devastating fires.

Do you have professional level skills that you’d like to share with a nonprofit agency but don’t know how to begin or would like to find a new opportunity? If the answer is YES, please join us! Dozens of nonprofits will be in attendance for you to talk to directly to find:

Blog by Jane Barton

El Movimiento, the Chicano Movement in Colorado of the 60s and 70s, made a significant and lasting impact on the history of Colorado. On Sept. 25 th over 300 community residents attended a celebration of the achievements of the Chicano Movement in Colorado at the History Colorado Center featuring presentations by Chicano community and elected leaders as well as cultural performances.

Investment fraud affects thousands of Americans and accounts for billions in lost savings every year. The profile of a typical fraud victim is not who you might think—they are financially knowledgeable, have above average income, are college educated, and self-reliant when it comes to making decisions. Moreover, a majority of investors ages 55 to 65 do not perceive themselves as vulnerable to investment fraud; yet many of their reported investment behaviors put them at risk.

With open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act beginning October 1, 2013, scammers are out in full force trying to take advantage of consumer confusion. So it’s important to arm yourself with the knowledge to recognize, refuse and report these scams.