AARP Colorado

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.

Blog by Jane Barton

Greetings one and all...

The introduction of a serious illness or disability disrupts the stability of a family system. A family’s response to stress is predicated on several factors: family structure, communication patterns, family history, and belief systems. With

AARP welcomes Lorri Orwig to its eight-member Executive Council, which is AARP Colorado’s volunteer advisory committee that helps set AARP strategic priorities statewide.

Blog by A.J. White