AARP Colorado

There is no question that our lives are radically changing on account of COVID-19. Many of us may need different kinds of information and services than we needed before. We may also have new opportunities to learn and grow. While the mission of Senior Access Points of Larimer County has always been to connect older adults and caregivers with aging-related resources (LarimerSeniors.org), it has become even more important that community residents know about the many services and opportunities available to them during these complex times. Here are a few resources available to you through the community partners that make up Senior Access Points:

On Friday, May 8, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing launched ConnectToCareJobs.com, a new website to help combat health care workforce shortages in Colorado, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond. Focused entirely on health care, ConnectToCareJobs.com quickly connects residential care facilities and providers with health care professionals seeking employment. ConnectToCareJobs.com allows health care providers to select open positions they are hiring for and be matched with job seekers that fit their hiring needs. Job seekers can create a profile identifying the position they are interested in, the distance they are willing to travel for the position, and other professional skills and experience. Licensed residential care facilities:

AARP Colorado’s Volunteer Advocates Congressional Liaison team took the lead in AARP’s national Virtual Lobby Day, which to date has generated more than 260 meetings with Members of Congress and/or key members of their legislative staffs in Washington D.C. and throughout the country.

AARP Andrus Awards opens for nominations in Colorado

Thank you for those who were able to join us for our TeleTown Hall on May 6, 2020 from 10am-11am. Please note resources below that were mentioned on the call.

Because of the Coronavirus global pandemic, scammers are using different ways to approach their victims. Often times they will use the guise of a government agency or reputable business to try and obtain personal or financial information. The following are a few of the imposter scams to watch out for during this time:

Jim Herlihy,

Barbara Corcoran explains how an elaborate email scheme almost cost her $400,000

Jim Herlihy, Senior Marketing & Communications Director, (720-699-9286) or jherlihy@alz.org

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