With family caregivers rising 45% in a decade, the U.S. faces a breaking point. Colorado’s voter-approved paid leave program is proving that caregiving and financial security can go hand-in-hand.
AARP Colorado will be under the dome during the 2026 Colorado General Assembly and advocating for legislation that empowers Coloradans 50-plus to live healthy lives, foster livable communities, and have strong support if they become caregivers.
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you prune the top of a rose cane, it will stimulate growth below the pruned section. Pruning in late fall or winter is risky. The environmental temperatures will not support growth.
Why wait until 2026 to start living with more clarity, confidence, and purpose? Join us for a trio of free webinars designed to help you take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more organized, and informed life—starting now!
It’s never too late to focus on your brain health! One way is with Social Connections at our Family and Friends Puzzle Party. Join us June 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a Family and Friends Puzzle Party at Clements Community Center. Build your team of 2 – 4 people, choose your puzzle and have a blast.
Depression. Thoughts of suicide. Job loss. The unpaid role of being a family caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia comes with many risks and challenges, but it is one that increasing numbers of people are taking on as our population ages.
Anyone 50 plus may join AARP Colorado for a free morning at Denver Botanic Gardens on August 16. Free entrance will be from 9 am to 12 pm. Register online.
Please join other caregivers to learn about beneficial community resources, service providers, and approaches to caregiving from experts in the field. As in all things, knowledge is power when it comes to caregiving. If you have questions about caregiving this is the place to be! Sign up today to Get Informed, Get Inspired, and Get In Touch
Living on a fixed income during retirement can be challenging, especially in a time of increased inflation and decreased purchasing power. In 2022, inflation hit an all-time high in Colorado at a historic 8 percent.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Cybercrime has jumped in Colorado and nationwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And while people have largely returned to meeting and shopping in person, online fraud remains stubbornly high.
Schueneman becomes lead advocate for Coloradans 50-plus, calls attention to Social Security, health care, affordable housing, utility rate hikes and continues to fight big pharmaceutical greed