Dec 03 2019
People struggle with paying for high utility charges during the winter months, especially heating costs. Colorado policy makers hope to bring relief to more Coloradans this year. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is important to low income older adults as the income guidelines have been increased. Individuals who live in their own home …
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Oct 01 2019
Each year as we near the end of the year, Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to review their current coverage and decide if the plan(s)n in which they are enrolled still meets their needs. This year is no different. One big difference this year is Medicare Part D. Since Congress has not acted, beneficiaries will be …
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Sep 03 2019
As families become overwhelmed with providing care for their mother or father, they often find long term care to be expensive and out of their reach. According to Genworth, the monthly cost of homemaker services is about $4900, adult day care is $1600, assisted living is $4000, a semi-private nursing home is $7900, and a …
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Aug 06 2019
Revisions to the PTC-104 bill passed this last legislative session. PTC-104 is a combination of two grant rebate programs for Colorado residents. One grant is for a property tax and rent assistance rebate, the other grant is for a heat and fuel expenses rebate. PTC-104 was expanded in three areas: 1st, the property tax and …
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May 07 2019
Every ten years, the Constitution requires a count of all persons living in the United States. In 2020, the census questions will include eleven questions including name, address, phone number, age, sex, citizenship, Hispanic origin, race, relationship to householder, household tenue (own/rent), number of persons in the household, and does any person usually stay or …
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Apr 09 2019
A massive increase in the out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Colorado older adults is looming in the months ahead unless Congress steps in to fix the “out-of-pocket cliff ”. Many Medicare beneficiaries who have benefited from the Part D program have experienced a decrease in the cost of prescription drugs in the donut hole. The …
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Mar 01 2019
The Colorado Gerontological Society is excited to announce the launch of a searchable website of statewide housing and home care services at the 30th Annual Salute. Individuals looking for services spend endless hours searching to help loved ones find the ‘right’ fit. The Society is launching a web site where older adults, families and professionals …
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Feb 05 2019
Entertainment, information and fun are waiting for you at the Colorado Convention Center on March 2, 2019 as The Salute (to Seniors) debuts again as Colorado’s largest senior expo for the 30th consecutive year. Headline entertainment is The Glen Campbell Show brought to you as Jimmy Mazz charms the audience with favorites Rhinestone Cowboy, Gentle …
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Jan 15 2019
Thank you to Cherry Creek Retirement Village for hosting the 39th Annual Colorado Gerontological Society Meeting. And to all Community Professionals, Corporate Partners and students in the Aging field for your excellent work! The following awards were presented to exceptional individuals in the aging field: Bernard Poskus, Pioneer in Aging Award. Nanae Ito, Young Professional …
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Jan 01 2019
This is the season when many individuals face high utility costs. Both renters and homeowners can qualify for utility assistance if the household income per month is less than $1670 ($2264 for a couple). Regardless of the amount of money that you have in resources, you are still eligible for the Low Income Energy Assistance …
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Dec 04 2018
As the holidays near and the end of 2018 draws to a close, our thoughts think of bringing happiness, love and joy to our family, friends and community. The holidays bring many opportunities to share. But one of the easiest things to share is your smile. According to Managing Well, numerous research studies suggest that …
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Nov 06 2018
Policy analysts have been reviewing the impact of the Gallagher Amendment on libraries, fire districts and schools at the local level. In the early 1980s, many Coloradoans, especially older adults had difficulty paying their property taxes. State legislators came together as a bi-partisan group and proposed the Gallagher Amendment to the voters, named after former …
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