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April 17, 2022
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 9:30AM - 11:30AM.
At this meeting we will continue reviewing the bills in our CCA Bill Tracker and voting on positions and/or keeping them in our Bill Tracker. Remember that every bill we follow must have a volunteer who will take responsibility to follow that bill through the committee hearings and discuss it at the CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings.
- 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.
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Colorado Center for Aging is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: CCA: Advocacy Committee Meeting
Time: April 18, 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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May 2022
3 Great Events for Older American's Month in Colorado!
Every May America celebrates Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, “Age My Way!” focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible, and participating in ways they choose. Colorado Center for Aging is leading the celebration in Colorado! Plan to attend our 3 events and learn more about aging in community. Tickets are $50 for all 3 events - Buy your ticket!
May 13, 2022 - Friday, 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Older Coloradans Act (and other legislation) Celebration Breakfast!
May 19, 2022 - Thursday, 11:45AM
“Voices on Aging” (Virtual Event)
May 25, 2022 - Wednesday, 11:45AM
Age My Way Strategies and Townhall (Virtual Event)
Register & Buy your Ticket Today CLICK HERE
To learn more about event CLICK HERE
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Interesting Articles Focused on Advocacy Issues | |
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Help Older Adults Save During Boost Your Budget® Week - @NCOAging
"More than 15 million Americans aged 65+ struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, and job loss. Every April, NCOA's Boost Your Budget® Week helps educate older adults about the public (and private) benefits that provide hope for the economically insecure. These benefits are often a lifeline to helping low-income people with Medicare age well..."
READ MORE
Source NCOA.org
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Older Adults’ Preparedness to Age in Place
"Most older adults want to ‘age in place’ but many have not taken steps to help them do so. 'Aging in place' refers to living independently, safely, and comfortably in one’s home for as long as possible, and it’s an important goal for many older adults and their families. Without home modifications and additional support from others, however, unexpected medical events and declines in health can make it challenging to remain in one’s home. Over January and February 2022, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of adults age 50–80 about their perspectives on aging in place, their homes, and available social supports..."
READ MORE
Source Healthyagingpoll.org
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How a Right to Repair Bill Could Speed Up Wheelchair Fixes
"A right to repair bill requiring wheelchair manufacturers give customers tools to fix their chairs faces the Colorado state senate. On March 22, Representative David Ortiz told the Colorado House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services what his power wheelchair means to him. He explained the customization that went into his chair—it was carefully designed to support his shoulders, back, and head, for example, and to ensure that he doesn’t develop pressure sores after sitting in the same position for hours. 'Suffice to say, it’s freedom, safety, and health all at once,' Ortiz said... "
READ MORE
Source 5280.com
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Facing a property-tax battle, Colorado lawmakers rush to offer their own solutions
"A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is considering ways to temporarily reduce property tax assessment rates across Colorado, slowing the increase of tax bills for many property owners. 'This is quite arguably the biggest tax policy move that we have in this session,' said state Sen. Chris Hansen, the Democrat leading the effort. 'We're talking about hundreds of millions of dollars. This is gonna have a huge long term impact.'..." READ MORE
Source CPR.org
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On the Older Americans Act and Why We Need to Pay Attention to History
"Americans as a group have an unfortunate tendency toward historical amnesia. Not everyone, of course, but in general we seem to prefer to repeat what has gone before and then wonder what happened, rather than preventing disasters in the first place, e.g., learning from battles on race, women’s rights, providing for people in need, and other long-fought fights..." READ MORE
Source Generations.asaging.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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April 28, 2022 3PM - 6PM
Active Aging Expo
Malley Recreation Center
3380 S. Lincoln St, Englewood, CO 80110
Join us for an Active Aging Expo. Find resources and information on health services and resources for active aging. There will be door prizes, refreshments, free health screenings and demonstrations. This is a free event!
View Event Flyer – CLICK HERE
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Apirl 28, 2022 9AM - 3PM
Beaconfest Boomer & Senior Fair
Grand Junction Convention Center
159 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Celebrate age at BeaconFest Colorado’s largest senior expo returns with free admission, live music, savory food, community resources and big giveaways!
View website CLICK HERE
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May 13 2022, Older Coloradans Act Celebration and Next Steps Event join us for the at the First Baptist Denver of Denver. Presentations by Jarett Hughes (Senior Policy Advisor to the Governor on Aging), Yolanda Webb and Kara Harvey (Directors in the Colorado Department of Human Services) on the impact of the OC Act and its implementation and “What it means for older Coloradans?” We will be giving awards to legislators and those making a community impact. Continental breakfast at
8:30AM and program starts at 9:00AM. Buy your ticket today!
Learn more about HB22-1035 Modernization Of The Older Coloradans’ Act
– CLICK HERE
Register & Buy your Ticket Today CLICK HERE
To learn more about event CLICK HERE
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May 19, 2022 11:45AM
Webinar - Voices on Aging with Colorado Center for Aging
Join us for keynote speaker AARP-National’s Chief Diversity Officer Edna Kane-Williams presenting on diversity, equity, and inclusion for legislation, and the reveal of Colorado Center for Aging’s “Voices on Aging” Video Archive Project, sharing successes and concerns on aging in communities across Colorado.
Colorado Center for Aging introduced the “Voices on Aging” Video Archive Project in February of 2021. It was so successful that it is now a centerpiece of our educational activities. These videos will inform, awaken, unite, educate, excite, and engage.
Register & Buy your Ticket Today CLICK HERE
To learn more about event CLICK HERE
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May 25, 2022 11:45AM
Webinar - Age My Way Strategies and Townhall with Colorado Center for Aging
Hear the latest about Colorado’s recent legislative session successes for aging your way, innovations with technology, what to know about homesharing, and learn about “Aging in Community” from one of Colorado’s AARP Age-Friendly representatives.
Learn more about AARP Livable Communities and the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Buy your ticket today!
Website: https://oldercoloradansmonth.org/
Register & Buy your Ticket Today CLICK HERE
To learn more about event CLICK HERE
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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 | |
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We will be meeting every Monday from 9:30AM to 11:30AM* until the legislative session ends. Note that sometimes meetings are cancelled due to Federal holidays or other events.
*During the active legislative session the Monday meetings may go to 11:30AM
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