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This year marks the 30th year of the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant which will be held Saturday, April 27th at 2pm at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center in the Wolf Theater, 350 S Dahlia St, in Denver. This year’s theme is “Forever Fabulous.” The pageant captures the joy of living and not letting age be a detriment. The contestants, who … (read more…)

Constantly changing prices are nothing new when it comes to airline tickets, hotel rooms and ride-sharing services. But groceries? Yep, the prices of food and all kinds of other products and services are being adjusted up and down, sometimes on a daily basis — and not just because of inflation.

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It’s spring, the season for sweet strawberries, colorful tulips, crisp vegetables, and a COVID-19 booster shot. Health experts with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended an extra dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine for all people in the U.S. ages 65 and older.

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The World Happiness Report (WHR) was released in mid-March by a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the WHR’s Editorial Board. The report is produced under the editorial control of the WHR Editorial Board. The World Happiness Report reflects a worldwide demand for more … (read more…)

The Facts…
• Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will live beyond five years, … (read more…)

Michael Prager doesn’t go near junk food. After he eats a frozen pizza, candy bar or packaged pastry, his head will throb. Then, a craving will hit. Prager, 65, a retired journalist and author in Arlington, Massachusetts, is not alone. One in eight adults ages 50 to 80 show signs of addiction to ultraprocessed foods, or what we call junk food: … (read more…)

Each year, the cooling temperatures, falling leaves, and changing season remind us to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. But if you’re an older adult, there’s another serious health threat you should be aware of: respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

RSV can affect people of all ages. Each year, between 60,000-160,000 older … (read more…)

If you think eight billion people living on planet Earth is optimal, think again! Many scientists have warned the world about over-population, climate change, starvation, extinction, and bio-diversity issues affecting our planet.

In 2023, our planet had eight billion people. There were only one billion people on the planet at the turn of the … (read more…)

You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars. But do you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to animals’ health.

Know the limits: Short-haired pets feel the cold faster because they have less protection, and short-legged pets may become cold faster because their bellies and bodies … (read more…)

Women Veterans, you may be surprised to learn about all VA has to offer. If you haven’t checked out VA in a while, things have changed. We recognize each of you are unique and your health care needs are not “one-size-fits-all.” That’s why VA continues to expand its services, so we can provide you with the best care possible to better fit … (read more…)

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine. Through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of … (read more…)

The Colorado Center for Aging needs your help in contacting the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 and will be considering funding for the Colorado Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Your immediate attention on this important issue affects all seniors!

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