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Aging Issues
When Medicare Covers In-Home Care for Coloradans Aging in Place
For Coloradans who are aging in place, they may at times have need for medical services provided in the home. Since it is commonly understood that “home health care” is not something Medicare covers generally, that leaves a question of whether or not Medicare will ever pay for in-home services. The answer is Yes — but with qualifiers, as you might expect. In this article we will cover the key things to know, including who can qualify for paid services and under what conditions.
PACT Act Gives Colorado Military Veterans Benefits for Conditions Related to Toxic Exposures
Rachel Sauer, writing for the University of Colorado Cancer Center at the UC School of Medicine / Anschutz Medical Campus, reports that the PACT Act which went into effect at the beginning of 2023 enables many U.S. veterans to access benefits for an expanded list of health conditions presumed to be caused by exposure to toxic substances. This is particularly true for several head and neck cancers.
A different “oscopy”: A layman’s exam of life in later years
Aging often brings on a need for any number of oscopies to assess particular medical issues. These typically require sophisticated equipment, procedures, and selected health care specialists. A different oscopy
Healthy Feet
Getting to the Sole of the Problem Feet are the foundation of our mobility. They’re incredibly complex structures that have borne the brunt of our weight and the pounding of
Calmness Linked to Higher Wellbeing in Older People
This article was written by BY TIM LOMAS AND STEVE CRABTREE and originally published as a Gallup Blog in March 2022. While calmness seems to be in short supply in these
Older LGBTQ Adults Face Special Challenges
For generations, older persons have had to confront being stereotyped, discriminated against, and even rendered invisible. In workplaces, they were often viewed as over-the-hill and less productive. In entertainment, their
Reframing Aging
Joe is very proud of everything he’s earned in his lifetime. He worked for more than two decades for the same company as a chemical engineer, working his way up
Ageism: What it is, why we should care, and what to do about it.
By Janine Vanderburg, Director of Changing the Narrative In 2018, when we began Changing the Narrative, we facilitated 42 in-person reframing aging workshops across Colorado. No matter what the location
Technology and Aging
During the pandemic, technology kept us together, both at work and at home. Older adults embraced certain tech innovations to stay in touch with family and friends and to receive
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 term. As much as they
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 children in her home with
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 offers numerous benefits to seniors