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August 13, 2023
Our next meeting is Monday, August 13, 2023. Our meeting is from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. As a reminder we are meeting bi-monthly - twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Our newsletter has moved to bi-monthly and will come out the Sunday before a Monday meeting.
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We are having a Prop HH opponent speaking at this meeting. Michael Fields, President of Advance Colorado Institute, will give a presentation in opposition to Prop HH. He will be sharing a PowerPoint.
Website - https://advancecolorado.org/
To refresh yourself on Prop HH see our July 12th newsletter. There is a link to the PowerPoint presented by the Legislative Council Staff (LCS) on Colorado Proposition HH, Property Tax Changes and Revenue Change Measure (2023) - CLICK HERE
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After the presentation on Prop HH, we will review the survey results from our CCA Summer Advocacy Survey. Not very many people responded so we have left the surveys open and if you are able please take the survey today:
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At this meeting Jeanette and Rich will be talking about 2024 issues and some bills being talked about by legislators. There are no firm bills being introduced yet, but there is a lot of discussion about food resources suitable for older adults, Internet access, Colorado Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Dementia training for nursing homes, funding for area agencies on aging, and other topics. | |
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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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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (VITA/TCE) - Join us today and help make a difference in our community!
VITA/TCE seeks volunteers to support free tax preparation, to help individuals and families in our community maximize the refunds they are eligible for. By volunteering, you’ll contribute to the financial well-being of your community. Each year, valuable VITA/TCE volunteers make a significant impact by ensuring that funds are returned to our fellow community members. Last year, our dedicated volunteers returned millions of dollars in tax credits and refunds to low and moderate-income Coloradans. Ready to volunteer? Sign up today!
Website www.getaheadcolorado.org/get-involved
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Another reminder to take our Summer Surveys
If you are going to do this, do it today!
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Apply for an ARPA 7.02 Member Emergency Preparedness
Surviving In Place Battery Backup Power Supply Systems
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) has recognized the importance of being prepared for a power outage emergency for individuals utilizing life-sustaining medical devices. With funding made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and in collaboration with The Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE), we will be distributing Battery Backup Power Supply Systems to eligible Health First Colorado members, assisting them in having the necessary equipment to be better prepared and in maintaining their health, safety and independence. If you are interested in getting a Backup Power Supply System, please complete the application, found here. Once received, the application will be reviewed, information verified, and a determination made if the applicant qualifies. There is a limited supply and a final decision will be made on eligibility and the availability of devices. All applicants will be notified of their results within two months of receipt of the application. All questions should be directed to Julia Beems at 303-315-1284 or julia.beems@ucdenver.edu.
Battery Backup Application - CLICK HERE
More information about the project Surviving in Place - CLICK HERE
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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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A record amount was spent lobbying Colorado’s legislature
and state government last year
"Nearly $51 million was spent lobbying the Colorado legislature and state government last fiscal year, a record amount even when adjusted for inflation. That’s according to a Colorado Sun analysis of lobbying data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office from July 1, 2022, through June 30. Five of the 20 most heavily lobbied bills in the legislature this year didn’t pass and another was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. The rest - 14 measures - passed and were signed into law ..." - READ MORE
Website https://coloradosun.com/
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From tax credits to a new age limit for firearm purchases, here are new Colorado laws starting this week
"The legislature finished up its business for the year back in May, but some of the new laws they passed are still taking effect — including quite a few today. Some are regional or issue-specific, but others could affect everyone ..." - READ MORE
Website https://www.cpr.org
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Colorado cities with residential growth caps start to contend
with new state law banning the limits
"Lakewood will repeal its residential growth cap over the next two years, the City Council decided this week, capitulating to a new state law outlawing such ceilings and backing off threats to sue over the statute passed by the legislature this year. But Golden, another city with a cap, punted on Tuesday when its City Council held a closed-door meeting with their attorney and then didn’t take any action ..." - READ MORE
Website https://coloradosun.com
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One Way to Help Family Caregivers: Caregiving Navigators
"It generally starts with a crisis: Your parent shows signs of dementia…or is about to be discharged from a serious hospital stay or requires help with daily activities of living. What do you do? Where do you turn? It's the little-discussed part of long-term care that leaves many of the nation's 22 million family caregivers for older loved ones bereft and befuddled ..." - READ MORE
Website https://www.nextavenue.org
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Why two Colorado insurance companies collapsed in one year,
and what it means for those scrambling to find replacements
"Alexis Daugherty faced two big changes last winter - The first was finding health insurance. Her old insurance carrier, Bright HealthCare, was going out of business in Colorado's individual health insurance market, and she needed a new one by Jan. 1. The second big change: She and her partner were expecting a baby boy a couple months later ..." - READ MORE
Website https://www.cpr.org
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Solo Agers Can Find Independence in Planning and Advocacy
" ... While many older adults may face challenges as they age, those who lack the historically traditional support system of a spouse and/or adult children may face even greater challenges (Thayer, 2021). These individuals are commonly referred to as Solo Agers—meaning people who live alone without a spouse or partner, and either have no children or their children live far away, are estranged, or have special needs (Partnerships in Aging Program, n.d.). Aging alone, or solo aging, is not a unique phenomenon. There are approximately 22.1 million Solo Agers in America, and an estimated 27.7% of older adults who live alone are childless (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021) ..." - READ MORE
Website https://generations.asaging.org/
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Home sweet parking lot: Some hospitals welcome RV living
for patients, families and workers
"At the hospital in Salida, doctors and nurses commuting from distant cities are more likely than patients to camp in the parking lot. Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the past decade: one to remove cancerous tumors from his bladder and another to clear a blocked artery. Weaver, 70, knew that after he emerged from surgery, he’d want privacy. But because he and his wife drove more than 150 miles from Bend, Oregon, to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, immediately returning home was not an option. So, the couple brought their Escape 19 camping trailer, a small but comfortable home on wheels, and parked it in one of the hospital’s 17 on-site RV parking spaces ..." - READ MORE
Website https://coloradosun.com
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Home insurance is getting more and more expensive in Colorado.
Wildfires and hail are to blame
"State officials estimate that half of Colorado’s population lives in areas considered high-risk for wildfire. That, combined with a seemingly growing propensity for blazes, has resulted in rising costs to insure homes - an increase of more than 50 percent over the last three years, according to the division of insurance ..." - READ MORE
Website https://www.cpr.org/
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Using Technology to Chart a Course for Care
"Crystal Bailey, who lives in the Chicago area, noticed that her 86-year-old mother Editha Walker had begun to have problems managing technology. 'As my mother continued to age, it became obvious that the traditional applications and phones were too small for her arthritic fingers to manipulate,' Bailey says. 'In addition, her eyes were not able to read text messages or to select the appropriate buttons.' ... READ MORE
Website https://www.nextavenue.org
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August 14, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom
There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome.
Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/
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August 15, 2023 - Tuesday, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Time
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Advances in Science Webinar with Dr. Hodes
You are invited to join the FasterCures' "Advances in Science" webinar featuring guest speaker Richard J. Hodes, M.D., Director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health. Hear the latest scientific and public health advances specific to Alzheimer’s research and geroscience. Register today and you will receive the weblink to join closer to the event.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
Website https://www.nih.gov/
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August 23, 2023 - Wednesday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Pacific
Geriatric Care Ethics: Understanding Autonomy, Capacity
and Personal Bias Web Seminars
Our webinars are free and open to the public. You do not need to be an ASA member to attend. Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. CE Application Guide. To request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us. As the older adult population continues to grow, it is imperative that we understand the unique ethical challenges facing those who are caring for elders. This one-hour webinar explores ethical considerations around autonomy, informed consent and mental capacity to help promote a person-centered culture of empathy, respect and dignity. The discussion reviews how to recognize biases that may impact the care of older adults and presents assessment tools to ethically integrate into any care settings.
Register Today
https://asaging.org/web-seminars/geriatric-care-ethics-understanding-autonomy-capacity-and-personal-bias
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August 28, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom
There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome.
Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/
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September 6, 2023 - Wednesday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Pacific
Driving Safety for Older Adults Webinar
Webinars are free and open to the public. You do not need to be an ASA member to attend. Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. CE Application Guide. To request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us. Part of the Empowering Professionals in Aging series. Presented by Home Instead, an Honor Company. The topic of driving is often one that involves a lot of emotions. For many, driving equates to independence and the freedom to go when and where you want. As a person ages, it can be helpful to openly communicate about driving abilities and safety, rather than doing so due to a crisis such as a crash or a “close call.” Families often turn to professionals for guidance and insights on how to talk about driving and the best approach to taking away the keys. Join this webinar to learn about the importance of developing a plan to help older adults move out of the driver’s seat when necessary, while still remaining engaged with friends, family and community - READ MORE
Register Today
https://asaging.org/web-seminars/driving-safety-older-adults-0
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September 26, 2023 - Tuesday, 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Eggs & the Economy: An In-Person Event
Location: AMG - Dome - Website
Address: 6295 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Join us for the Eggs & Economy on Tuesday, September 26th from 7:30 - 9:00AM. The event will be held in person on the third floor at AMG National Trust at 6295 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 and will be recorded. Can't make it in person? We will record the event, but online registration will not be available for this event. A recording will be available after the event at this link:
www.commonsenseinstituteco.org/events/past-events
Register for the In-Person Event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eggs-the-economy-2023-september-tickets-596146820187?aff=oddtdtcreator
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September 28, 2023 - Thursday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Pacific
Hearing and Balance Disorders in Older Adults Webinars
Webinars are free and open to the public. You do not need to be an ASA member to attend. Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. CE Application Guide To request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us. Hearing loss and balance disorders increase with age. But did you know hearing and balance degenerate independently? This means they should be evaluated separately. Attend this one-hour webinar for an overview of hearing loss and balance disorders in older adults, including signs, symptoms and treatment options to help improve quality of life. The discussion covers tips to assess the conditions and effective communication strategies to integrate into your care setting.
Register Today
https://asaging.org/web-seminars/hearing-and-balance-disorders-older-adults
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October 7, 2023
Ageism Awareness Day Coming Up on Oct. 7th
Ageism Awareness Day on Saturday, October 7, 2023, is an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities. ASA’s Ageism & Culture Advisory Council has developed a variety of tools for our members to use as we combat ageism in our communities on Ageism Awareness Day. These include:
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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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