Jan 08 2016
By Eileen Doherty In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s buying a home was an expectation. Many older adults today own their own home. The goal for many individuals was to buy the home, stay there as long as possible and pay off the mortgage. Some individuals have bought and sold one or two homes during our …
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Dec 08 2015
The holidays bring us together as families and friends to enjoy the accomplishments of the year, to share good times and to make plans for the future. Individuals can use the holidays as a time to review their current advance directives, to update them with family and to make changes for the future. As we …
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Nov 11 2015
by Eileen Doherty Although Colorado has experienced a rather mild fall, some predictions are that Coloradoans may be in for a long cold winter. Long cold days bring high heating bills. Colorado is participating in the Low Income Energy Assistance or LEAP program. LEAP helps to pay a portion of the monthly heating costs, for …
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Oct 20 2015
Each year, Medicare makes numerous changes to the benefits, charges, and access to care for Medicare beneficiaries. As in the past, the Colorado Gerontological Society will be sponsoring along with local hosts, sixteen Medicare Monday events throughout Colorado to educate older adults about the impact of these changes. Medicare Monday will occur in Centennial, Northglenn, …
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Sep 17 2015
While Colorado has experienced an increase in property values and new construction is booming throughout the state, an unintended consequence has resulted for older adults. One of the hardest hit are older adults who are living on limited incomes of less than 150% of poverty and who rent, rather than own their homes. Colorado gives …
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Aug 18 2015
By Eileen Doherty Many times the only asset that older adults have is their home. The value of the home has increased, the mortgage is paid off (or nearly), and the elder finds themselves in need of additional income to supplement their Social Security and/or small pension. Using a reverse mortgage to access the equity …
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Jul 09 2015
Once again the Colorado Legislature was favorable to the needs of Colorado’s older adults, as well as the Baby Boomers whose ranks are increasing the need for senior services. The Colorado Demographer’s Office projects exponential increases in the senior population in the next 20 years. Serving older adults was a priority for Governor John Hickenlooper …
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Jun 18 2015
Family members provide more than 30 billion hours of unpaid care for loved ones. According to a 2014 study of the Rand Corporation, the value of this work tops $522 billion per year. Experts agree that the cost of unpaid care is unsustainable, but the cost of paying for care is even more staggering and …
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May 15 2015
by Eileen Doherty Paying for medical costs continues to be one of the most burdensome expenses facing older adults in our country. Monthly Medicare Part B premiums, high out-of-pocket costs for co-pays to cover office visits and other procedures, and high deductibles continue to be burdensome for Medicare beneficiaries. A University of Michigan study found in 2010 that 32.6% …
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Apr 08 2015
A pink Cadillac, peanut butter, jelly and bacon sandwiches on French bread, and an Elvis tribute concert set in a Viva Las Vegas backdrop are coming to Denver to celebrate Elvis’ 80th birthday this year. Using an Elvis play list, George Gray, Greeley, a noted entertainer, is presenting the Elvis concert with rock and roll favorites. Following the concert “Elvis” is signing autographs and …
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Mar 05 2015
The Colorado Gerontological Society has received additional funding for vision and hearing grants for low-income older adults age 60 and over. Individuals must live in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin or Jefferson county to receive services. Priority is given to those who are most in social and economic need. At this time, we have very short waiting lists …
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Feb 03 2015
by Eileen Doherty The high cost of housing continues to be burdensome for older adults, especially those who live on a limited income. As more baby boomers retire and live on Social Security as their main source of income, the cost of housing is the most costly expense. The Colorado legislature has approved the Senior …
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