Jan 22 2024
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. “Before then, please take time to ensure …
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Oct 31 2023
An aging population is shaking up our country. Why it’s happening and what it means? Take a look around. We live in a country that is being transformed in ways both obvious and hidden by older Americans. Our growing numbers and enduring vitality ensure that this disruption will continue to roll through the American economy, …
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Jul 31 2023
The City of Boulder’s Older Adult Services division received a $20,000 grant from Frasier, a Boulder retirement community. The funds will support health care needs of older adults with lower incomes and will also be used to fund various programs including technology education at the city’s Age Well Centers. This funding was granted by Seniors …
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Oct 10 2022
Much needed attention continues to focus on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. Yet another very important vaccine for older adults is the seasonal influenza vaccine or “flu” shot. The single best way to reduce your risk from flu and possibly serious complications is to get the flu shot every year. The good news is that …
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Jul 06 2021
Per the Gerontechnologist blog this month, this popular column writer indicates in most countries, older adults prefer to age in place. This basically means people can continue living in your home of choice for as long as possible. As one ages, this becomes increasingly challenging, for various reasons. Technology can help the older adults overcome …
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May 26 2020
In this difficult time of physical distancing and curtailed outdoor activities, it’s heartening to see the outpouring of generosity to older adults from friends and neighbors, often in the form of donated meals. It’s also wonderful to see those pitching in by doing the shopping, cooking, or food delivery to older adults in need. Whether …
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Dec 31 2019
In late October, about 120 teenage students and older adults attended the fourth Intergenerational Conversations Project in collaboration with Fort Collins high school students and Colorado State University (CSU) and other sponsors. This event included roundtable conversations between local community teenagers and older adults that focus on traditions and its affects. Three rounds of topics …
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Dec 24 2019
“Healthy aging” and “aging well” are used quite often, but people outside the aging services or health care sectors rarely understand the full meaning of these phrases. October was National Physical Therapy Month to remind the public of the value of physical therapy in supporting the health and independence of America’s older adults. In the …
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Feb 26 2019
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today approved a grant awarded to the Larimer County office of CSU Extension for $149,500 from NextFifty Initiative to expand Senior Access Points of Larimer County. NextFifty Initative, a Denver nonprofit, seeks to partner with organizations that are working to improve community services for older adults and their caregivers. …
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Jul 10 2018
Technology is advancing at breakneck speeds, and every day more people are falling behind the learning curve. Eight out of ten older adults indicate needing some assistance using a new device. Even the typical smartphone user only knows how to use 5% of the device’s function! The lack of understanding and comfort with technology creates …
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Jan 09 2018
I am happy to introduce myself as the new Caregiver Initiative Coordinator for Boulder County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA). I have been working with older adults and caregivers for the past two decades in various roles, including as a registered nurse. It has been my honor to support caregivers and their care recipients through …
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Dec 05 2017
By the time this edition goes to print, I will have retired from my position with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, after 18 years of providing services and support to family caregivers of older adults. Another person will succeed me in the position, and I’m sure they’ll find it as interesting and rewarding as …
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