AARP Colorado

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.

When I was a family practitioner for 36 years in a small town in Central Illinois, I never worried about being bored in retirement. I knew nearly everyone in town and had connections through out the area. I had helped create and served on the boards of nonprofit community organizations and my church. Then in order to be close to our family, my wife and I moved to Colorado, and I had lots of time on my hands.

March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. At Social Security, we provide vital benefits and financial protection for women.

Birds have different niches in which each family of birds needs shelter and food. The key to developing great habitats for birds is to have a diversity of specific plants for the types of birds that visit your yard. It doesn’t require scrapping what you already have in your landscape. It just means adding a tree or shrub(s) or herbaceous perennials.

Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to improving the lives of migrant farm workers, and his actions inspired and empowered people throughout the world.

The Colorado Alliance for Latino Mentors and Authors, or CALMA, is hosting a Tribute to Cesar Chavez this month on the Regis University Campus.

New AARP Colorado State President, Debbie Hornor, began to realize the sheer complexity of our health care system when she was diagnosed with Cancer. Hornor has made it her mission to engage Coloradans as early as possible so they can benefit from the full AARP mission.

Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams during the fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7, 2024. Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information.