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January 30, 2022
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 9:30AM - 11:00AM.
At this meeting we will be reviewing the bills in our CCA Bill Tracker and voting on positions and/or deleting them in our Bill Tracker. As of Jan 28th, we have forty-nine bills in our CCA Bill Tracker and that is too many to follow. We will have to make some difficult decisions at this meeting and delete some of the bills. To make the task of reviewing the bills more efficient, we need all members to review the bills before the meeting.
- Please review the list of bills and come prepared to share your top bills that you think we should follow and become involved with.
- Remember that we will need volunteers to step forward to follow each of the bills we are tracking.
- Be prepared to get involved in the bill tracking.
Here is a link to our bill tracker web page where you will find the link to the actual bill tracker:
https://coloradocenterforaging.org/legislative-resources/cca-2022-bill-tracker/
View Meeting Agenda - CLICK HERE
View CCA Advocacy Planning Subgroup List - CLICK HERE
Zoom Link for the meeting is further down the page.
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Review Bills & Be Prepared to Vote
Generally, the CCA Advocacy Committee will discuss a bill and decide whether to keep it on our list for consideration of a position at the next meeting. Remember, you must be a Member of the Colorado Center for Aging to vote on bills. The bills will be considered for a position of Support, Strongly Support, Oppose, Amend, or Monitor. The committee also may take a position of Support with Amendments or Oppose with Amendments.
Please review the bills before the meeting
and come prepared to discuss.
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Colorado Center for Aging is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: CCA: Advocacy Committee Meeting
Time: Jan 24, 2022 - 9:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Questions about CCA Advocacy Committees
Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee
Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
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Questions about joining CCA
Contact our Executive Director or a Board Member:
Andrew Davies - Executive Director - Colorado Center for Aging - email
Work: 303-832-4535 - Cell: 970-217-6761
Colorado Center for Aging Board of Directors - CLICK HERE
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Interesting Articles Focused on Advocacy Issues | |
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The Invisible Caregiving Workforce
"The past year-and-a-half has put an unprecedented spotlight on the care received by America's aging population. There's been a renewed focus on the essential workers who do the hard, uncelebrated labor of tending to their daily, even hourly, personal, physical, emotional and social needs ..." READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Southeastern Colorado struggles to attract home builders
Now federal stimulus will help add 127 homes
"Between the state and private prisons, the sheriff’s office, schools and a growing cannabis cultivation industry, there are plenty of workers who could make Crowley County their home. Except there aren’t enough places for them to live. And, as the supply of houses and apartments has declined in the rural county east of Pueblo, few developers are interested in building ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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Few Aging in Place Programs Focus on Rural Areas
Aging in place can be challenging for many older adults, no matter where they live, but is especially daunting for those living in rural areas. "Housing stock tends to be older and of poorer quality, there is less access to health care and those in rural areas are generally lower-income," says Carrie Henning-Smith, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and deputy director for the school's Rural Health Research Center ... - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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The missing puzzle piece for getting to 100% clean power
It’s about using renewable energy to make gas.
"Across the country, dozens of cities and states have passed laws or resolutions targeting 100 percent carbon-free electricity - most recently 20 communities in Utah and the state of Virginia. But is it even possible to power a modern economy with a carbon-free grid? And if so, what are the best energy sources and technologies for getting there? ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.vox.com/
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Could liquor stores be a solution to Colorado’s food deserts?
"Liquor stores are currently limited in how much revenue they can make from selling food products. Senate Bill 33 would change that. If there’s one thing Colorado has a lot of, it’s liquor stores. There are more than 1,500 of them in the state. And state Sen. Kevin Priola sees them as a way to help eliminate a stubborn problem plaguing both Colorado’s inner-city neighborhoods and rural parts of the state: food deserts, areas where people have limited or no access to nutritious foo ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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Where to get free KN95 and surgical grade masks
In support of the State of Colorado’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and assist in the mitigation of virus spread, the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) will offer KN95 and surgical grade masks for free at public libraries and other community sites across the state.
Website Link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/freemasks
Source: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
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5 Reasons Older Adults Aren't Getting Hired
"If you're over 40, hunting for a job and not getting hired, you're far from alone. Adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s now make up half of the long-term unemployed (those out of work for more than six months) in the United States. Roughly 1.2 million older adults fall into this category. Given that there are more than 10.4 million open jobs, you'd think it would be easier for them to find work, especially with years of experience. It is anything but, and much more complicated than you might think ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Open Boards and Commissions
There are over 300 boards and commissions to which the Governor makes appointments. Boards and commissions are a critically important way for Coloradans to engage in their state government, help improve their communities and create a Colorado for All.
Website: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/boards-commissions
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Through March 23, 2022
Buried In Treasures Workshop Series
Join us for a 16-week course to help improve your life and create more living space for you and your family. This group meets once per week for 2-hours and offers a supportive environment for people ready to make a change in their life. This group is for adults age 60+ living in the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Gilpin, and Jefferson Counties through funding support from DRCOG and Next50 Initiative. For more information or to make a referral, please contact Jordan at 866-217-5808 or email JordanL@jcmh.org by Wednesday, November 10th.
View Event Flyer - CLICK HERE
Source: https://www.jcmh.org/
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January 25th, and February 1st - 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Colorado Culture Change Coalition Hosts Lisa Armeo with
Montessori Intergenerational Learning Communities (MILC)
Please join the Colorado Culture Change Coalition in hosting Lisa Armeo with Montessori Intergenerational Learning Communities (MILC) as she presents a 3-part series to help bring Montessori practice to communities and agencies. This educational series will take place January 18th, January 25th, and February 1st from 9-10:30am. Montessori is an innovative approach to dementia care that can be adapted for individuals or groups.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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January 31, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, January 31st the CCA Advocacy Committee will meet. Our CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting eNewsletter with agenda is sent out on the Sunday before a Monday morning meeting. We will be meeting every Monday until the session ends. Sometimes meetings are cancelled due to a Federal Holiday - LEARN MORE
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February 7, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, February 7th the CCA Advocacy Committee will meet. Our CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting eNewsletter with agenda is sent out on the Sunday before a Monday morning meeting. We will be meeting every Monday until the session ends. Sometimes meetings are cancelled due to a Federal Holiday - LEARN MORE
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February 8, 2022 - Tuesday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Colorado Aging Caucus Meeting through the lens of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
You are invited to the Legislative Caucus on Aging (LCOA) on February 8th, from 12 noon to 1 pm (virtual). This event will focus on the intersection of age and race, with a special emphasis on the occurrence and impact of dementia on the diverse population in Colorado. Partners in hosting this event include the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado and the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging.
Learn More & Register - CLICK HERE
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February 8, 2022 - Tuesday - 1:00PM ET
State Policies to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce - Webinar
Funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the RRF Foundation for Aging, NASHP’s RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center is hosting this webinar on February 8, 2022 at 1:00PM Eastern Time to discuss state policies to improve the quality and supply of the direct care workforce, which are featured in the newest section of its RAISE State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers. The webinar will provide an overview of state policies and will feature a national leader as well as leaders from Arizona and Colorado who will share their policies and innovations to strengthen the home and community-based services workforce.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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February 10 & 11, 2022 - Thursday & Friday
Collaboration In Aging – In-Person Event with CEUs
Westin Downtown Denver, 1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202
This is the collaboration of three organizations, Mavericks of Senior Living, Greater Denver Placement & Referral Alliance (GDPRA) and Colorado Assisted Living Association (CALA), to solve challenges we face in senior care by working together to incorporate new perspectives and think differently about solutions. Senior care is one of the most exciting, interesting, and meaningful places to be. It is undergoing a massive transformation worldwide, accelerated by COVID. Our vision is to have a diverse group of senior care professionals, family members and older adults collaborate to elevate our industry and bring new ideas to how we think about senior care.
Website: https://www.collaborationinaging.com/
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February 14th & February 16th
Colorado Center for Aging
2nd Annual Voices on Aging Week
Our "Voices on Aging" Event offers insight and discussion on timely topics impacting older Coloradans. This event is an initiative of the Colorado Center for Aging to connect diverse communities across the state. The event will feature two presentations over two days.
LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE
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March 28 - 29, 2022
18th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference
You are invited to attend the 18th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference, March 28-29, 2022 at the Westin Denver Hotel. Co-Hosted by the CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, the VA GRECC, and CU Anschutz Division of Geriatrics, this conference brings together clinicians, service providers, researchers and community members in a unique learning environment of education and knowledge exchange providing the latest information of work being done in the aging sector.
Click here to register: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-aging
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The CCA eNewsletters that go out on Sunday afternoons are archived on the CCA website. You can find all past newsletters at this link - CLICK HERE | |
CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings in 2022 | |
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee will be on Monday, January 24th. We will be meeting every Monday from 9:30AM to 11:00AM until the legislative session ends. The January dates are: January 24th and January 31st. Note that sometimes meetings are cancelled due to Federal holidays or other events. | | | | |
