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February 6, 2022
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, February 14, 2022 from 9:30AM - 11:30AM.
At this meeting we will need to again focus the ENTIRE meeting on legislation. We will start with a brief overview of happenings at the Capitol this past week, but then need to get through our still VERY LONG list of bills.
We will have to make some difficult decisions at this meeting and delete some of the bills. To make the task of reviewing the bills more efficient, we need all members to review the bills before the meeting.
- 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.
Here is a link to our bill tracker web page
where you will find the link to the actual bill tracker:
https://coloradocenterforaging.org/legislative-resources/cca-2022-bill-tracker/
View Meeting Agenda - CLICK HERE
View CCA Advocacy Planning Subgroup List - CLICK HERE
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Colorado Center for Aging is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: CCA: Advocacy Committee Meeting
Time: Feb 14, 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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Interesting Articles Focused on Advocacy Issues | |
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How Medicaid and Medicare Fit Into Planning for Long-Term Care
"Beginning this year, workers in Washington state must pay 58 cents of every $100 they earn into the Washington Cares Fund to help pay their long-term care costs in the future. Those with qualifying long-term care insurance can be eligible for an exemption ..."
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Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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RTD gives public more time to weigh in on plan proposing
big service shifts in coming years
"Transit riders and other metro Denver residents will get an extra four weeks to weigh in on a Regional Transportation District plan that could improve service in more populated areas in coming years while phasing out some outlying suburban routes ..."
- READ MORE
Source: https://www.masstransitmag.com/
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Colorado’s governor backs crime-prevention package amid continuing scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups
"Gov. Jared Polis is backing a package of bills that will tackle an array of public safety issues through early intervention strategies and support for mental health programs aimed at making Colorado’s communities safer ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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Xcel Energy submits plans to raise rates and expand natural gas service
Xcel Energy has asked Colorado regulators to raise its natural gas rates over the next three years, an increase the company said will allow it to deliver reliable home heat without locking in decades of additional climate-warming emissions ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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Colorado moves one step closer to introducing
more wildfire investigators to the state
"Colorado may be one step closer to understanding how thousands of its wildfires each year are started. Thursday afternoon, members of a Colorado senate committee voted unanimously to advance a new wildfire bill that would create regional teams of state investigators. The bill, SB 22-080 ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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Discharge Planning: Know Your Rights
"When Next Avenue staffer Sabrina Crews' mom, Sharon Collins, underwent surgery to remove a sarcoma on her hip, she was told she would 'probably' be able to go home that same day. However, Collins had a bad reaction to the anesthesia and even hours after the procedure, could not fully wake up and communicate ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.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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Through March 23, 2022
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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February 14, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:30AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, February 14th the CCA Advocacy Committee will meet. Our CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting eNewsletter with agenda is sent out on the Sunday before a Monday morning meeting. We will be meeting every Monday until the session ends. Sometimes meetings are cancelled due to a Federal Holiday - LEARN MORE
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February 14th & February 16th
Colorado Center for Aging 2nd Annual Voices on Aging Week
Our "Voices on Aging" Event offers insight and discussion on timely topics impacting older Coloradans. This event is an initiative of the Colorado Center for Aging to connect diverse communities across the state. The event will feature two presentations over two days. The $25* registration cost includes both sessions as well as the recordings emailed to all registrants following the week’s events.
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February 14 – 9:30AM – 11:00AM - How do we Advance Advocacy & Collaboration on Issues Impacting Older Coloradans
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February 16 – 2:00PM – 3:30PM - Keynote Address: Recent Advances in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease - Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Potter will discuss current approaches to the development of novel Alzheimer’s disease therapies.
- *Ticket purchases are non-refundable
Register & Buy your Tickets Today
https://coloradocenterforaging.org/cca-news/voices-on-aging-week-feb-2022/
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February 17, 2022 - Thursday, 11:30AM - 12:30Am
Life’s Glide Path Ends the Same for Us All: Planning for the End of Life
Life's glide path ends the same for us all. Planning for the end of life, whether the end is near, or not - it will still come. Do your family a big favor and prepare. Presented by Jamie Sarche of Feldman Mortuary. This webinar is free but please register.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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February 21, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:30AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, February 21st the CCA Advocacy Committee will meet. Our CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting eNewsletter with agenda is sent out on the Sunday before a Monday morning meeting. We will be meeting every Monday until the session ends. Sometimes meetings are cancelled due to a Federal Holiday - LEARN MORE
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February 21, 2022 - Monday, 11:00AM - 12:30PM
"Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk" by JJ Jordan
The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging and Dementia Friendly Denver are presenting this free class. The class covers the following topics such as:
- What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
- What are the most common types of dementia?
- What are the warning signs for dementia?
- Cognitive issues might not be dementia
Register Today- CLICK HERE
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Friday, February 25 @ 7:30 am - 8:45 am
What keeps Healthcare CEOs Up At Night?
Hear from healthcare CEOs on the regional and national challenges that are on their radar, as well as the promising opportunities and trends on the horizon for the industry in 2022 and beyond. Topics include:
- How has COVID-19 impacted your strategy and operations, and what have you learned that you will continue to implement going forward?
- What strategies have you adopted to address current economic factors including inflation, staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and more?
- What healthcare policies are driving your top initiatives? (e.g. No Surprises Act, Transparency in Coverage rule, etc.)
- How does the Colorado healthcare market stack up vs. the national stage?
Register Today at CHSM Website - CLICK HERE
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March 28 - 29, 2022
18th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference
You are invited to attend the 18th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference, March 28-29, 2022 at the Westin Denver Hotel. Co-Hosted by the CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, the VA GRECC, and CU Anschutz Division of Geriatrics, this conference brings together clinicians, service providers, researchers and community members in a unique learning environment of education and knowledge exchange providing the latest information of work being done in the aging sector.
Click here to register: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-aging
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March 30, 2022 - Wednesday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
"Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk" by JJ Jordan
The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging and Dementia Friendly Denver are presenting this free class. The class covers the following topics such as:
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
What are the most common types of dementia?
What are the warning signs for dementia?
Cognitive issues might not be dementia
Register Today- 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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Our next CCA Advocacy Committee will be on Monday, February 7th. 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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