AARP Colorado

Blog by Jane Barton

Have you dreamed of running a half-marathon but don't know how to start? You are not alone. We have heard from a lot of friends and family post-50 that there is a real desire to stay active, and even to kick it up a notch. What better way to start than the Colfax half-marathon? According to Running USA, an industry-funded research group, runners 50 years and older represent one of the fastest-growing age groups participating in marathons. As the total number of runners finishing marathons in the U.S. doubled to 518,000 in the 20 years ended in 2011, the number of finishers age 50 and older nearly tripled to 92,200, or about 18% of the total. (1)

Has it been awhile since you’ve been on stage? Or, you want to try acting, but are not sure where to start? Check out these acting workshops with Denver Center Theater Academy. AARP members and friends receive a 20% discount on each workshop registration. To register please call 303-446-4892 or email academy@dcpa.org and reference RP2014.

Jean Nofles of Aurora has been selected by AARP to receive Colorado’s 2013 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award, which symbolizes an individual’s power and ability to make a difference in the lives of others.

AARP Proposal - Project Angel Heart Impact Study Nov 14 2014

If you are a pet owner, how good do you think you are at spotting distress in your dog or cat? Do you think you are fairly good at it – and better than anyone else, because you are more familiar with your pet’s behavior than anyone?

As the holiday season approaches, our friends from Alzheimer's Association asked that we share this list of ideas for possible gifts a caregiver might like. Also, check out Holiday Guide for printing .

BARKING WATER

Scammers are constantly calling and emailing older adults in an attempt to steal their personal information. AARP Foundation ElderWatch has recently received an uptick in reports of some more sophisticated tactics in soliciting your financial information.

Colorado—AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help Colorado taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2013 tax returns.