Aug 18 2025
Most of us consider perennials when we think of plants that are great pollinators. Several annuals make great pollinator plants. There is a wide selection in both color and variety to satisfy almost any gardener. Some reseed themselves. Cosmos is a popular annual for the middle or back of your garden. The foliage is feathery. …
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Aug 11 2025
Aging and genetics are unavoidable, but a new study pinpoints a trio of hazards that are within control. While there are a few risk factors for dementia that you can’t control — like age and family history — a growing body of research shows that there are several that can potentially be changed throughout life. …
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Aug 04 2025
In July, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) announced that tourism contributed $28.5 billion to the Colorado economy and supported 188,510 jobs across the state in 2024. Annual research compiled by Dean Runyan Associates and Longwoods International Travel USA shows that tourism continues to be an important economic driver across Colorado, however combined with early 2025 …
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Jul 28 2025
Interestingly this month, a mountain lion (aka cougar, puma, or panther) that bit a 4-year-old child on a popular trail at Olympic National Park in Washington was euthanized. Apparently, the child was treated at a Seattle hospital and released the following day. The child had been walking with family members at the national park, when …
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Jul 21 2025
Nearly 58 million older Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 88.8 million in 2060. On average, a 65-year-old can expect to live another 18.9 years. For most of us, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as we age. Yet millions of older adults …
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Jul 14 2025
USAging is celebrating 50 years as the national organization that represents Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Title VI Native American Aging Programs at your local county. As part of the 50th anniversary, USAging has launched a new public awareness campaign called “Area Agencies on Aging: Helping You Live Long and Stay Strong.” The goal …
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Jul 07 2025
There are several vaccines needed after the age of 50, including some that are relatively new, like the RSV vaccine, says Morgan Katz, M.D., an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It’s not just babies and youngsters who need a poke to protect against serious and potentially lethal diseases. Adults …
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Jun 23 2025
The Vector Accelerator, a new free online program from The Honor Foundation (THF), was built to help Veterans answer that question—and much more. Available to all active duty service members and Veterans, Vector Accelerator offers a powerful first step in the transition journey. Through short, guided modules completed at your own pace, the program helps …
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Jun 16 2025
Learn how to spot scams, read about the top scams targeting seniors, and explore the comprehensive chart of common scams featuring great ways to stay protected. Scams are attempts to defraud a person or group after first gaining their confidence. They are challenging to spot, which is why it’s easy to fall victim. Scams can …
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Jun 09 2025
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should …
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Jun 09 2025
In May, National Park Service staff were joined by elected officials, congressional staff, project contractors, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and other special guests to celebrate the completion of the Fall River Entrance Station construction project at the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The project includes three new entrance stations. The project included three new entrance …
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Jun 02 2025
According to the latest 2025 survey by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is on the rise and now exceeds breast and prostate cancer with over 7 million Americans affected! Sadly, one in 3 older Americans dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Do you wonder …
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