Nov 24 2025
The Thanksgiving holiday’s history in North America is rooted in English traditions dating from the Protestant Reformation in the early 1500s. It includes the harvest festival in New England that occurs well before the late-November date on which the modern Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated. Below is a summary of the origins of our Thanksgiving holiday! …
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Nov 17 2025
Feeling off but not spiking a fever? That doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have the flu, COVID or other common illnesses that circulate this time of year. Many of the early warning signs of common infections appear differently in older adults — and some of the symptoms can be surprising. Much of it has to …
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Nov 10 2025
When was the last time you thanked a military member or veteran for their service? November is National Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month and an excellent time to celebrate, support and honor service members. Veterans Day is on November 11, which is celebrated in the U.S, Canada, and Europe (also known as Armistice …
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Nov 01 2025
In October, Colorado University’s Anschutz’s Medical Center held their annual all-day Geriatrics Symposium at their Aurora campus. Over 250 people and multiple vendors in many medical and healthcare professions attended the event! After the light breakfast, host and Geriatrics Chair Cari Levy, MD & PhD, provided the welcome introduction followed by the opening keynote speaker, …
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Oct 27 2025
Whether it’s a falls prevention program, a fitness class or help navigating the Medicaid benefits enrollment process, providing health and wellness programs to meet the needs of older adults is one of the cornerstones of what Area Agencies on Aging do every day in communities around the country. In observance of Health Aging Month and …
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Oct 20 2025
In September, the American Legacy Academy held its fifth annual Constitution Week event at the Severance High School Auditorium during the Constitution Week (September 17-23). Over 250 people attended the event! U.S. Constitution Week is observed annually during this week in honor of the original signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, during …
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Oct 13 2025
Decluttering isn’t just about creating a cleaner space, it’s about freeing up your mind and making room for the things that truly matter. The stuff we accumulate has a sneaky way of weighing us down, both physically and emotionally. If you’re ready to let go of what no longer serves you, here’s your ultimate list …
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Oct 06 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in many fields for applications and science. Since OpenAI announced its original ChatGPT app in November 2022, the AI industry has grown leaps and bounds! ChatGpt surpassed one million users within one week of its announcement. In August 2025 with its fifth version, it has surpassed 700 million …
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Sep 15 2025
Older Americans reported nearly $4.9 billion stolen through fraud last year, with an average loss of $83,000, according to an annual FBI report released in April. That’s a stunning 43 percent increase in one year. Americans of all ages reported a record $16.6 billion stolen through internet scams and fraud in 2024, up 33 percent …
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Sep 08 2025
For many of us, home is a haven of comfort and familiarity. It’s where we’ve celebrated milestones, created memories, and gathered with those we love. Not surprising, then, is the fact that most older adults want to stay in their home for as long as possible. In a recent poll, 88% of people between ages …
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Sep 01 2025
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans, 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents, consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% …
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Aug 25 2025
Up and down the Front Range these summer months, high school reunions fill the calendars. From Fort Collins to Boulder, Arvada and beyond, alums from numerous graduation years celebrate getting together. Quite possibly 10 years becomes the first high school class reunion. Soon, 15, 20, 25 years and more occur. For those around, 50th and …
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