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Latest COVID-19 News and Information
Colorado Nursing Homes are in Crisis; Nearly All Report at Least One Staff and/or Resident Case in Most Recent Four-Week Period
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Check out No Copay Radio* for the latest from the 9Health Fair and the Tri-County Health Department. See summary and get links to the show below:
Join AARP Colorado for a vital discussion about the disparities of the state's Hispanic population in contracting COVID-19 and what we can do to keep our Latino communities safe with the help of local resources.
AARP and AARP Foundation Urge U.S. District Court to Block Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Health Care
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in Colorado, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are preparing to resume visits for families. Visits won’t be the same as before the pandemic, at least until the threat of coronavirus has passed. There may be limits on when, where and for how long you can see loved ones, and distancing rules will likely be in place.
AARP Colorado's advocacy team reports on its 2020 legislative activities
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:
AARP is looking for volunteers who speak Spanish
AARP Colorado responds to minority communities during this pandemic
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.
NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community Announces Grant Program to Support Retired Educators During COVID-19
Effort Will Help Foster Virtual Member Engagement for Retired Educator Associations Across U.S.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions by older adults that are specifically related to concerns about COVID-19.
AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older Coloradans and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.
AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.
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