As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
When Sandra C. Dillard became the first Black woman journalist at The Denver Post in 1972, she sometimes faced racism — like the time a doctor refused to be interviewed by her. But she didn’t let such incidents dampen her ambition.
This November, AARP Colorado is celebrating National Family Caregivers Month with events and resources to entertain and empower caregivers across the state.
Colorado’s statewide primary is Tuesday, June 25. Under a 2023 law, all unaffiliated voters will receive mail ballots for both major parties but may fill out and return only one. Voters who are registered with a political party can vote only in that party’s primary. Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on primary day.
Cycle Thursdays are back and better than ever! Cycling can be a great low impact exercise to keep our bodies moving. Join AARP Colorado’s New 50+ Ambassadors for Cycle Thursdays, casual fun bike rides around Denver.
A new AARP survey finds that 20% of adults ages 50+ have no retirement savings, and more than half (61%) are worried they will not have enough money to support them in retirement.
Did you know that exercise can protect both your brain and your bones? You can learn the relationship of these two key players in your body and practice exercises to discover how you can influence them yourself, when you join us for the interactive webinar series, Let’s Get Moving! Exercise for Brain and bone Health. This four-part series begins Wednesday, May 15 and continues through June 5, 2024. Join us each week and you can discover how to prevent physical and mental decline with a proactive approach. Let’s get moving together!
Are you chomping at the bit to get started with the vegetable garden? Don’t be too anxious. When was the last time you did a soil test of your vegetable garden soil? If you haven’t had it done for several years, this is a good time to do it. Then you will know what elements are needed to keep your plants healthy.
If you or a loved one have concerns about memory loss or other unexplained changes in behavior, getting an expert opinion from your family doctor is an important first step in understanding how to proceed.