AARP Colorado

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.

Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family.

Checking your free annual credit report is one way to recognize the signs that your identity may be compromised.

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.

The Colorado Senate is about to vote on the Long Bill, our state’s budget. While the Colorado House of Representatives voted to support senior services in the budget, now we need your state Senator to do the same.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) invites the public to attend upcoming open houses to learn more about two major rail construction projects planned this summer.

The 2024 legislative session is more than halfway completed, but numerous bills regarding affordable housing strategies are still being debated. Property taxes are another top issue, with a Property Tax Commission meeting weekly to advance bipartisan solutions. Amid all this activity, one bill was described by Rep. Bob Marshall as, “one of the most important bills no one likely has heard of for this entire session.”

Fraud losses in Colorado have more than tripled since 2019, federal data shows. The state hopes a new mediation program and revamped Stop Fraud Colorado website will help protect consumers.

AARP volunteer extraordinaire and Andrus Award recipient Robert (Bob) Schneller passed away March 12, 2024, at his home in Grand Junction, surrounded by family. He was 88.

Maybe you care for a loved one, or are a paid caregiver. In any case, caring for someone who has dementia, physical disabilities or other age-related conditions can take its toll on your physical health, energy levels and emotions.