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AARP Colorado

Keeping Coloradans informed, engaged and active
SEP 1, 2025
Sedgwick County and the city of Thornton are the newest Colorado members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. They join 20 other Colorado counties or localities that are also members, including places like Carbondale. The city’s age-friendly efforts have included repairing sidewalks and placing benches around the city to provide rest stops for walkers.
AUG 26, 2025
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AUG 25, 2025
Healthy living and making new friends are on AARP Colorado’s agenda with a new Walk & Connect event series late this fall and early winter.
AUG 11, 2025
The 2025 Colorado legislative session has concluded, and AARP Colorado’s nonpartisan advocacy efforts helped achieve several significant victories for older Coloradans. This year’s legislative advocacy focused on four key areas: financial security, housing, fraud prevention and health care. Additionally, AARP advocates worked to mitigate a budget shortfall’s impact on older Coloradans.
Jim Herlihy, Senior Marketing & Communications Director,
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement today in response to states, including Colorado, beginning to answer concerns over racial injustice, law enforcement practices and disparities:
Advocating for its passage for more than six years, AARP Colorado finally sees bill to help workers save for retirement go to Governor for signature
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Beginning in 2022, most residential consumers in Colorado will be able to choose how their electric rates are charged as Xcel Energy converts to two-way "smart metering."
In recent months people have been home more than ever, which has prompted many home and yard projects. The ElderWatch helpline receives many complaints about projects at home. The following are some tips for hiring a contractor, handyperson or yard work:
An accurate census count is critical to ensuring Colorado receives billions of dollars in federal funding for programs that support residents of all ages, such as Medicaid and housing assistance.
Join us for an AARPCO Bingo Party! Share with us how you’ve been spending your Safer at Home time. How many of our challenges might you be able to do? If interested, take a screenshot of our bingo card, mark off the challenges you’ve completed and share it on your facebook page with the hashtag #AARPCOBingoParty. Let’s see how we’ve been doing staying Safer At Home!
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