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Like people across the country and world, Coloradans are living longer and healthier lives. Yet national research shows that aging is misunderstood in…
On a Thursday evening in March, more than 50 people are packed into a local community meeting space in central Denver. They are all here for a…
Manuela Torres is 67. Homebound with no access to transportation, she stays inside her apartment all day, alone. Torres does not speak English and…
It really is as simple as this – food equals health, healing, security and well-being. For many older adults living alone, having a meal delivered can also provide personal contact and connection.
This past month, organizations from across Denver took time to focus on and celebrate Health Literacy Month, a time to promote the importance of taking action and finding ways to improve health communication.
An 85-year-old woman can no longer drive but she needs to get to her doctor’s appointments — where does she turn for help? An elderly couple received an eviction notice for their apartment and their caregiver wants to understand the legalities involved — but where does he start?
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities or NORCs are one important avenue for ensuring that people have access to and are aware of resources in their own neighborhoods they need as they age.
Via Mobility Services (formerly Special Transit) was founded in 1979 to provide transportation for older adults and others with limited mobility. Today, it is a multi-county, multi-program organization that provides transportation and mobility options in 19 communities in five counties in Colorado.