AARP Colorado

Denver, CO – (September 26, 2014) – In response to the growing needs of Colorado’s baby boomers, a series of free, public educational workshops on aging and home health are being offered along the Front Range this Fall, 2014 (dates listed below), from long term care retirement specialists in conjunction with non-profit sponsors and public facilities.

Blog by Jane Barton

Candidates debating for the first time this election year were met by a packed house in Grand Junction, which was sponsored by AARP Colorado.

Join AARP for a night at the Grand Junction Rockestra featuring ZZ3, Saturday, October 18th at 7:30pm at the Robinson Theater at Colorado Mesa University.

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.

Over strong opposition from AARP, the Colorado Legislature passed sweeping changes as to how phone companies can do business in 2014 and beyond. These new laws — called “telecom deregulation” — may change the type of phone service available to you, how much you pay for the service, and whether you can get help from the state if you have a serious problem. Here’s what you need to know:

Blog by CJay Smith, CEC

Please join AARP CO for a one-of-a-kind film premier followed by a Mentor Up Technology Workshop you won't want to miss!

Pets have been shown to be good for seniors. Over the past 20 years or so numerous studies have shown the benefits sharing life with a pet can have for a variety of populations, including seniors. Pets provide constant companionship and social support that family members sometimes can’t. They also serve as “social lubricants”, making it easier to connect with other people. Studies have shown that people are more likely to start a conversation or approach a person with a pet, compared to a non-pet owner. And dog owners have been shown to walk more and be more active than non-dog owners, which is a big health benefit.

At 60 years old, Clifford Boxley has been driving veterans from his hometown of Lamar, Colorado to medical appoints in Denver, as well as La Junta and Pueblo for the past seven years. That dedication has earned him the AARP 2014 Andrus Award, the highest honor a volunteer can receive from AARP.