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Spotting and Avoiding Fraud and Scams Targeting Seniors
“Susan” from Boulder lost $21,000 through an IRS impersonation scam. She received a call from someone claiming to work for the IRS. The scammer directed her to send several electronic

The Ins and Outs of Reverse Mortgages
Joe and Nancy are enjoying retirement but would like to reduce their expenses so they can wait a few years before accessing their Social Security benefits. Grant is worried that

Colorado Center for Aging 2022 Legislative Session Priorities
The Colorado Center for Aging has as its mission to create forums and trainings for older Coloradans to lift their voice, and to educate and inform the public, community leaders

The Straight Scoop on Reverse Mortgages in Colorado
A solid overview of what this loan product is all about, who is eligible, and the various ways it can be customized to meet the current needs and future goals of the borrower

Senior Living Communities are Safe and Open
What a year 2021 was for all of us and especially for those in senior living communities. When everything shut down in March 2020, senior living had to pivot and

Home Care for Older Adults
Ann and Bill are happily retired, empty nesters. Their kids are grown with kids of their own. Each of their adult children is very busy with careers and their own

Aid When Needed: Veterans Receive Help to Stay at Home
Veterans are one of our greatest assets in the United States. The courageous men and women who put aside their own lives to protect our country are all heroes. But

I’m Sorry I Changed My Medicare Advantage Plan and I Want My Old One Back
Cheryl saw the TV commercial with Captain Kirk (aka William Shatner) and did as he suggested: she called that Medicare assistance number on the screen to get those “extra benefits

Financial and Estate Planning for Your Future: The Basics for Aging Coloradans
Learn the basics to plan for your future as you age … even if you are already retired.
Join our panel of financial and estate planning experts and get your questions answered. This is a great way to learn about how to prepare for the future of aging with independence.

In Home Care for Yourself or a Loved One as You Age in Colorado: What You Need to Know
Prepare to be surprised at what you will learn as you join AgeWise Colorado for a lively panel discussion about the costs and various ways of providing in-home care for loved ones.
Join our panel of in-home care experts and get your questions answered. This is a great way to learn about the differences in in-home care before you make that first call.

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 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 this? Yes, and it can

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 can escape. Still, our culture

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 to see the grandkids and

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. It’s a good reminder to

Exploding the Myths About Medicare & Medicaid – Whether You are 45 or 65 or Older and live in Colorado …This One Is for YOU!
Understand options about medicaid and medicare.

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 due to accidents, gait disturbances,

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 time to evaluate your current
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