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Keeping Coloradans informed, engaged and active
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 1, 2025
When Sandra C. Dillard became the first Black woman journalist at The Denver Post in 1972, she sometimes faced racism — like the time a doctor refused to be interviewed by her. But she didn’t let such incidents dampen her ambition.
OCT 28, 2025
New Data Show 22% Of Adults In Colorado Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
OCT 14, 2025
This November, AARP Colorado is celebrating National Family Caregivers Month with events and resources to entertain and empower caregivers across the state.
AARP’s state tax guide on Colorado tax rates for income, retirement and more for retirees and residents over 50.
Those are just a few sports athletes from around the country will compete in at this year’s Colorado Senior Games.
When considering renovations of your garden, small changes can make a big impact, whether focusing on design or the type of birds, insects, or animals you attract. If you are interested in attracting more birds, such as hummingbirds, understanding the color and forms of the flowers they visit is essential.
Denver, CO — AARP Colorado commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michael Bennet, offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones. On average, family caregivers spend over $7,200 annually—26% of their income—on out-of-pocket expenses.
Libraries are rich in resources for older Coloradans.
The AARP Colorado Advocacy Team was hard at work for its annual Day at the Capitol February 26.
AARP Colorado Advocacy Team member Steve Schwartz is quickly becoming a fixture under the dome at the Colorado Statehouse.
Last week, volunteers and staff from AARP Fraud Watch Network and AARP Colorado turned up the heat on one issue plaguing Coloradans – cryptocurrency ATM fraud.
Few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work.
Have you ever thought drought can be a winter issue even when there is plenty of snow cover?
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