House and Home
Winter Safety Tips for Senior Citizens
A recent AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey shows that 77% of adults 50 and older plan to remain in their homes for the long
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Community Resources
What Is A Geriatric Care Manager?
A geriatric care manager helps aging adults and caregivers by advising, planning, and coordinating care with health, social and community-based providers. Can family members do
Articles
The Dangers of Social Isolation and Loneliness for Older Adults
“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.” — Mother Teresa Aging is a fact of life and something no one
Articles
Financial Planning for Seniors in Colorado
You’ve worked hard all your life, and retirement is just around the corner. You hope you’ve scrimped and saved enough so you can take trips
Finance and Legal
Estate Planning for Seniors in Colorado
There’s a well-known idiom that states “You can’t take it with you,” meaning you leave behind your money and any other possession when you die.
Articles
The Basics of Medicare
Attention older adults! Did you know open enrollment is now available for Medicare? You have until December 7 to change your coverage. Now is the
Articles
Exploding the Myths About Medicare & Medicaid – Whether You are 45 or 65 or Older …This One Is for YOU!
What You Will Learn
*Medicare is not only for 65+
*Medicaid is not only for older, lower income people
*Which One Covers Assisted Living?
*How to get help paying for a nursing home
*What about In-home care?
*Medicaid approval for long term care—like a nursing home—can be complicated. Planning is important!
*What about Hospice care?
*The Many Options of Medicare—what is Best for you?
Mobility
Falls Are Preventable: Here’s How
Falling is the second-leading cause of accidental death worldwide. Falls in older adults are a major class of preventable injuries. Older people are at risk
Articles
The Basics of Medicare
Attention older adults! Did you know open enrollment is now available for Medicare? You have until December 7 to change your coverage. Now is the
Community Resources
Area Agencies on Aging—”The Other AAA”: What You Need to Know
An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a public or private non-profit agency, designated by each state to address the needs and concerns of all
Webinars
Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Recording
AgeWise Colorado, in collaboration with YouDefineWellness.com, hosted a webinar entitled Caring for the Caregiver on September 16. Included in that webinar were three panels of
Articles
Exploring Senior Housing Options for Your Loved One
Oprah once wrote in her magazine, “I’m grateful for every age I’m blessed to become.” While many people may not like the idea of getting
Articles
End-of-Life Planning Checklist
If you have decided to read this article, let’s first acknowledge that the task of planning for the end of your life is not the
House and Home
Bathroom Modifications for Seniors and Older Adults
Home is Where Your Heart Is Your Home is Your Castle There’s No Place Like Home There are so many cliches about home in our
Social and Learning Opportunities
Vitamins for Seniors and Older Adults
Do you remember taking a chewable cartoon character vitamin every day when you were a child? Our parents told us those fruit-flavored characters would make
Finance and Legal
What is the Real Cost of Aging in Place?
June is a widow living in Colorado. Her home is a traditional two-story colonial with a lovely porch and a spacious backyard. June raised two
Housing Options
Home Care Vs. Assisted Living: Making the Choice
Your parents took care of you for most of your life. Or maybe it was a beloved aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend who was
Mobility
What Transportation Options Do Seniors Have If They Cannot Drive?
Having access to transportation is critical to staying connected to family and friends and to pursuing day-to-day activities, both those that are essential and those
Mobility
How to Address the Mobility Challenges Older Adults Face?
Mobility facilitates independence and improves our quality of life. As we age the ability to move around freely can become limited. While all mobility changes
Technology
How Telehealth is Helping Seniors Age in Place
Telehealth, also called telemedicine, is an umbrella term that refers to a wide range of health services delivered virtually. As it becomes more widespread, telehealth