AARP Colorado

AARP Colorado wants you to know the latest social security statistics: who receives benefits and how does it impact the economy?

AARP Colorado seeks 2023 Andrus Award nominations. Do you know someone, aged 50-plus, who has done exceptional volunteer work? Nominate them today!

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.

Join us for puzzles, cards, dominos and more at the AARP Resource Center. Bring yourself and friends, meet folks in your community and have fun!

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.