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June 11, 2023
Our next meeting is Monday, June 12, 2023. Our meeting is from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Now that the 2023 legislative session has ended, we are going into our summer-fall schedule where we will meet bi-monthly - twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Our summer meetings will be from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Our newsletter will also move to bi-monthly and will come out the Sunday before a Monday meeting.
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We will be reviewing
the 2023 Legislative Session some more and making plans
for the 2024 and 2025 Legislative Sessions.
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Do you have issues important to you and your community
that need a legislative solution?
Bring your ideas to this meeting.
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The Bill Tracker lists more bills signed by the Governor. | |
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Questions about CCA Advocacy Committee
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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Zoom Link for Monday's Meeting | |
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News & Highlights from CCA & our Network | |
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SB31 Improve Health-care Access For Older Coloradans is Official!
Senate Bill 31 - Improving Health Care Provider Access for Older Coloradans is official! Yesterday, Dr. Cari Levy, Dr. Bob Schwartz and Jodi Waterhouse, joined Governor Polis, Representative Mandy Lindsay, and Senator Jessie Danielson to participate in the Governor’s Official Signing of SB31.
Now the real work will begin! The CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging will lead this very important work with the appropriate Colorado State Department over the summer to begin implementation steps of the training program.
Again, a big thank you to all that supported and/or testified for SB31 in-person, virtually or writing compelling testimony statements during the 2023 Legislative Session. This was a big lift, and the work couldn’t have been done without all of you. I am truly thankful for your passion and support of this important work to train clinicians, across health care disciplines, in geriatrics care. This is a first step to address the dire shortage of qualified, geriatrics-trained clinicians, who can provide quality care to medically complex older Coloradans. CU Anschutz is a trailblazer with this type of Legislative initiative, and our hope is other higher education/states will take notice, and prioritize this type of legislation, so appropriate geriatrics care can be provided to older adults, regardless of where one lives.
For those involved in the training, a Consortium of higher education institutions will be created to bring together trainers from across the state. I will be back in touch with more details later this summer about next steps for Consortium coordination.
Jodi Waterhouse, MHA, CCA Board Member
Director, Outreach|The Multidisciplinary Center on Aging
Office of Vice-Chancellor of Health Affairs
Department of Medicine|Division of Geriatrics
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO 80045
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Colorado Commission on Aging Meetings
The Public is welcome to attend
The Colorado Commission on Aging (CCOA) was established under the authority of the Older Coloradans Act Section 26-11-101, C.R.S. to serve as the primary advisory body on all matters affecting older persons. The CCOA is a Governor-appointed, citizen-led, multidisciplinary Commission, comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors to coordinate and contribute to guiding state programs, services, projects, policies, procedures, and resources in the area of aging and coordinate and guide the implementation of the strategic action plan on aging (Master Plan on Aging). The CCA members interested in aging issues in Colorado are encouraged to attend the committee meetings. All meetings are virtual until further notice. The meetings are:
- CCOA committee meets monthly every 3rd Thursday of the month
- CCOA Executive Subcommittee meets first Tuesday of the month
- CCOA Age-Friendly Subcommittee meets 4th Friday of the month
- CCOA Public Policy Subcommittee 2nd Monday of the month
Find times and Zoom link for the meetings on the CCOA web page -
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/our-services/older-adult-services/state-unit-on-aging/colorado-commission-on-aging
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CU Program for Low-Income Seniors: Senior Smiles
Patients who are currently participating in the CU Dental Team Care Clinics or those who are accepted through the CU School of Dental Medicine screening process and are age 60+, do not qualify for Medicaid or Old Age Pension Health and Medical Care Program, do not have private dental insurance, and their income is at or below 250% of the most current federal poverty guidelines based on family size, and are a Colorado Resident are eligible for Senior Smiles - LEARN MORE
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Jared Polis signs bill prohibiting growth caps, repealing existing ones
in Lakewood, Golden and Boulder
"Colorado cities and counties will soon be prohibited from imposing population and residential growth limits under a bill signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jared Polis. House Bill 1255 will also repeal existing growth caps enacted in Lakewood, Boulder and Golden when it takes effect in August ..." - READ MORE
Source https://coloradosun.com/
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Colorado charges ahead with e-bike rebates for
low- and moderate-income residents
"It's official: Colorado will launch one of the country's largest statewide e-bike rebate programs in August. The Colorado Energy Office announced details of the program Thursday. Once it's rolling, Colorado residents making less than 80 percent of their county's area median income are eligible for a $1,100 discount off an e-bike. Residents making 80-to-100 percent of their area median income can receive a $500 rebate ..."
- READ MORE
Source https://www.cpr.org
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Colorado governor vetoes bill that would have given local governments
right of first refusal to buy multifamily housing
"Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have given local governments a right of first refusal to purchase certain multifamily properties listed for sale. The Democrat sided with business interests that have been pressuring him to reject the measure, angering the legislation’s Democratic sponsors in the General Assembly. House Bill 1190 was aimed at boosting affordable housing options across the state by giving municipalities and counties a leg up in purchasing properties and converting them into publicly owned affordable housing units. The right of first refusal would have applied to residential properties built more than 30 years ago with five units or more in rural areas and 15 units or more in urban and suburban areas ..." - READ MORE
Source https://coloradosun.com
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Polis signs bill allowing more speed cameras across Colorado
"Automated speed-enforcement cameras could become far more common across Colorado under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on Monday. The legislation was supported by transportation safety advocates and Democratic lawmakers who argued more speed and red light enforcement cameras would lead to lower speeds and safer roads. Traffic deaths across the state hit a 40-year high in 2022 of 745 fatalities ..."
- READ MORE
Source https://www.cpr.org
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Colorado lawmakers are paid about $42,000.
That influences who drafts, debates and votes on bills.
"The 100 state lawmakers in Colorado earn about $42,000 a year for their work at the Capitol, placing them in the middle of the pack compared to their counterparts across the U.S. when it comes to how much they’re paid to draft, debate and vote on bills. That influences who runs to be a state representative or senator, which in turn determines which legislation passes or fails ..." - READ MORE
Source https://coloradosun.com/
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Mike Johnston beats Kelly Brough to become
Denver’s first new mayor in 12 years
"Former state Sen. Mike Johnston will be Denver’s next mayor after winning a decisive victory Tuesday over Kelly Brough, the former CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, in the city’s runoff election. Johnston had 54% of the vote to Brough’s 46% at 10:15 p.m. when Brough conceded ..." - READ MORE
Source https://coloradosun.com
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Debt Deal Leaves Health Programs (Mostly) Intact
Article and Pod Cast
"A final deal cut between President Joe Biden and House Republicans extends the U.S. debt ceiling deadline to 2025 and reins in some spending. The bill signed into law by the president will preserve many programs at their current funding levels, and Democrats were able to prevent any changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs ..."
- READ MORE
Source https://kffhealthnews.org
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June 13, 2023 – Tuesday, 2:00PM – 3:15PM ET (12:00PM MT)
Free Webinar: Closing the Justice Gap for Older Adults Part Three: Partnering with Adult Protective Services: Leveraging Strengths across Disciplines
The third webinar in the Closing the Justice Gap for Older Adults training series will explore how Adult Protective Services (APS) and civil legal aid can work together to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and how a broad range of civil legal remedies empowers restoring agency to older adults who have experienced maltreatment and reduces risk of recurrence. This webinar will be recorded and available on our website shortly after the presentation. The recording and training materials will also be emailed to all registrants within a few days after the training. We are unable to offer CEU’s or other certifications. The webinar will run for 75 minutes.
Learn More & Register – CLICK HERE
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June 15, 2023 - Thursday
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Join us in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15. This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness and promote education on the issue of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. To get involved in the movement for elder justice, check out the resources and activities available through ACL's National Center on Elder Abuse. You can access tools and tips for raising awareness among your network, search for local and international WEAAD events, and participate in the #WEAAD615 challenge on social media. Throughout the week of WEAAD, the NCEA will be hosting discussions and sharing resources on a variety of themes related to elder abuse.
Learn More http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74525
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June 23, 2023 – Friday, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Age Tech Research Roadshow
Co-Hosted by CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging and Senior Planet
Location: Senior Planet
Address: 7585 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Located in Lowry, next to the Wings Over The Rockies Museum
Older adults are invited to come learn the latest technology and innovations that are potentially going to help us age well! This event provides an opportunity for older adult attendees to experience and test the latest innovations. Come join us and interact with researchers who are working in the field of aging to ensure healthy aging! No registration required.
Website https://seniorplanet.org/locations/colorado/
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Cyber-Seniors provides FREE technology support and training for senior citizens
Founded in 2015 by the creators of the award-winning documentary film CYBER-SENIORS, this non-profit organization provides senior citizens with tech-training using an intergenerational, volunteer model.
Website https://cyberseniors.org/
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CU Anschutz COAST-IT Program
The Multidisciplinary Center on Aging at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is actively reaching out to more older adults in the community for the COAST-IT (Connecting Older Adults and Students Through Inter-professional Telecare) program. Older adults will have the opportunity to engage with a student from either the CU Anschutz School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, or School of Dental Medicine programs to mentor the future generation of healthcare clinicians.
Contact Joanna Fitzgibbons at joanna.fitzgibbons@cuanschutz.edu for more information
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Denver Public Library Technology Classes & Workshops
From computer basics to digital privacy to applying for benefits online, Denver Public Library offers a variety of technology classes and workshops.
Website https://www.denverlibrary.org/techclasses
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Senior Planet
If you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about finance, wellness, fitness, computers and technology, and so much more. You will also find a real community of fellow life-long learners.
Website https://seniorplanet.org/classes/
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Library Services through Strong Library
Thanks to Denver voters, Freegal Music+, an ad-free, unlimited streaming platform, and Statista, an easy-to-use portal for integrating statistics and reports, are available to anybody with a DPL library card. These new services are made possible because of #StrongLibraryStrongDenver, supported by the DPL Fund. Learn more here:
https://www.denverlibrary.org/stronglibrary_strongdenver
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CCA Advocacy Committee Summer-Fall Meetings 2023 | |
We are going into our summer-fall schedule where we will meet bi-monthly - twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Our summer meetings will be from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. | |
If you are not a member of Colorado Center for Aging - Join Today! | |
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Colorado Center for Aging is a 501c3 non-profit organization,
born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE
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