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born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE
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December 5, 2021
Hello Karin,
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, December 13th from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. This is the final meeting for 2021.
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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 | |
It’s Time for Equity in Aging
"We're living in unprecedented times. The pandemic and racial reckoning have changed our landscape forever, exposing long-standing disparities and demanding bold new approaches. One-third of all COVID-19 deaths have been in nursing homes, and 80% of pandemic deaths have been among people aged 65+, disproportionally among people of color. This is not business as usual ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://ncoa.org/
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America's Moment of Reckoning for Older Workers
"The ranks of retirees 55 + have grown by 3.5 million over the past two years, according to the Pew Research Center, much higher than the pre-pandemic rate. This shift is one reason some employers are struggling to have enough workers to meet surging consumer demand ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Could the Pandemic Transform Nursing Homes?
"In October, 150 people stood in the rain to celebrate the groundbreaking of an innovative elder housing project on rural Key Peninsula in western Washington State. For the first time, older people who are no longer able to live at home there can still remain in their community ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Colorado is launching a retirement program for all employees.
Here’s what that means.
"Starting in 2023, hundreds of thousands of workers in Colorado may be automatically enrolled in a new state-run retirement savings program. The program, called Secure Savings, will provide retirement accounts for people who don’t have a retirement plan through their employer. Eventually, many employees will see money deducted from their paychecks and automatically deposited into the state-run retirement account, unless they opt out ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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A Long-Term Care Model for the Nation Gone 'Haywire'
"Washington state is preparing to launch a program that some say could be a nationwide model for providing a form of long-term coverage often limited to the wealthy. But with less than three months to go, skeptics still aren't sold ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Archway Communities to Create Affordable Housing at
Former Johnson and Wales Campus in Denver
"In partnership with Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), UCC-related Archway Communities — a leader in offering quality affordable housing in the Denver area — will purchase four dormitory buildings at the former Johnson and Wales Campus. The buildings will be transformed into approximately 150 affordable housing units, including a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.chhsm.org/
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Boulder Housing Partners and Mount Calvary Senior Living
Latest Development Updates - "Boulder Housing Partners (BHP’s) Mt. Calvary Senior Housing community will provide 60-units of permanently affordable senior housing for those age 55+. The redevelopment of this important site is currently in the City of Boulder’s Review process and we anticipate construction could begin in the second quarter of 2022. For more information be sure to view the project updates below. Thank you for your continued interest in the project and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://boulderhousing.org/
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Medical Center in Lafayette hosts test run of Humanoid Robot
"TRU Community Care in Lafayette, Colorado, was the host to the unveiling of a brand new technology in the medical field — a humanoid robot that can perform basic medical tasks. Beyond Imagination, an AI company based out of Colorado Springs, visited the Lafayette hospice center to test out the robot, named BEOMNI ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/
Read more about Beyond Imagination - https://www.beomni.ai/
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In Colorado, lost-and-found contacts you
"For the first time, the state’s unclaimed property division is proactively seeking owners. Colorado’s statewide lost-and-found program has accumulated more than $1 billion in unclaimed money since it was created in 1987. Lately, the program’s been trying something new: It’s proactively attempting to find the owners of that money. In some cases, people are even receiving unexpected checks in the mail ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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Comments Due: December 8, 2021
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Seeks Comment
on Extending Broadband Affordability Program
On November 18, 2021, the FCC released a public notice seeking comment on the requirements for the Affordable Connectivity Program and a timeline for its rapid implementation. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act extends and modifies the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to a longer-term broadband affordability program to be called the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Learn more and share comments - CLICK HERE
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment started October 15th and ends December 7th
You can enroll in Medicare health and drug plans from October 15th – December 7th.
Here are places and resources to get advice on Medicare:
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- Colorado Gerontological Medicare Monday's - READ MORE
- Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - READ MORE
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol from Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties - READ MORE
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November 17th through March 23, 2021
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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Monday, December 6, 2021
Achieving a Diverse and Effective Public Health Workforce
Registration is officially open for “Achieving a Diverse and Effective Public Health Workforce” to be held on December 6 at 11 AM ET. This is the first topical session in Lights, Camera, Action: The Future of Public Health National Summit Series held by the CDC Foundation, in collaboration with NACCHO, ASTHO, and the Big Cities Health Coalition. Join an esteemed group of national speakers as we explore resources, recommendations and innovative strategies to strengthen the public health workforce!
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
"Snack and Sip Your Way to Avoid Tooth Decay"
Plan to attend our next webinar in the Oral Health for Older Adults series, “Snack and Sip Your Way to Avoid Tooth Decay.” This event is co-hosted by CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging and CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
Source: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-aging
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
In-Home Care for Yourself or a Loved One: 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.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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Monday, January 10, 2022 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, January 10, 2022 we will have our first CCA Advocacy Committee meeting for 2022. Following this meeting, we will be meeting every Monday through out the Colorado legislative session. Our CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting eNewsletter with agenda is sent out the Sunday before a Monday morning meeting.
Website: https://coloradocenterforaging.org/
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
"Improving Quality of Life with Removeable Prosthodontics and Implants"
Plan to attend our next webinar in the Oral Health for Older Adults series, "Improving Quality of Life with Removeable Prosthodontics and Implants." This event is co-hosted by CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging and CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
Source: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-aging
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Second Regular Session of the Seventy-third General Assembly
The First Regular Session of the Seventy-third General Assembly adjourned on June 8, 2021. The Second Regular Session of the Seventy-third will convene on January 12, 2022.
Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/
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The CCA eNewsletters that go out on Sunday afternoons are archived on the CCA website. In particular, the September 5th CCA eNewsletter had resources for a variety of our advocacy research topics.
You can find all past newsletters at this link - CLICK HERE
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Save the date for our last CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting for 2021 | |
Monday, December 13th - CCA Advocacy Committee | | | | |