Tag: Baby Boomers

It Takes a Village to Care for ‘Mom’

Colorado Gerontological Society via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

The saying goes “It takes a village to raise a child”. In today’s world “it takes a village to care for Mom”. Many Baby Boomers find themselves caring for an elder parent, neighbor or friend. Older adults want to be as independent as possible, thus living at home and bringing services to the home is …

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Aging Report Promotes Health, Wealth & Self!

At October’s Senior Education Network meeting, Jim Reisburg, Chair of the Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA), presented the November 2016 report on Health, Wealth, & Self to the governor. The report provides an insight to these three main topics, eight goals, and recommendations to improve aging for Coloradoans. Jim presented several interesting …

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Senior Issues Are For Millennials Too

By Steve Grund, Colorado Senior Lobby Today’s news about Medicare and Medicaid isn’t just for older adults. If you are young and vibrant, the chances that you will age are pretty good. Pay attention now, because you are inevitably… next. Most of us in Colorado are aware that by 2030, one in four of us …

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Boulder’s Meals On Wheels Turns The “Silver Tsunami” Into A Silver Lining

With 72 million American baby boomers turning 65 at the rate of 10,000+ a day, organizations nationwide are evaluating their readiness to serve this population. Meals on Wheels of Boulder is responding by sharpening its chic factor. “We’re not your grandfather’s Meals on Wheels anymore,” says Francea Phillips, president and CEO. “Roast beef, meatloaf and …

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