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Information for tomorrow's meeting
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August 22, 2021
Hello Karin,
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, August 23rd from 9:30AM to 11:30AM.
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We will have two guest speakers at the August 23rd meeting - Leah McMahon, MA - State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Shannon Gimbel, DRCOG’s Ombudsman Manager. They will give us "An Update on Congregate Care Facilities in Colorado." Learn more about our Speakers.
It is not too late to participate in an Advocacy Topic research committee.
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If you have not joined CCA please do so today. We now have rolling memberships. Have questions about joining send us an email.
Join CCA as an Individual - CLICK HERE
Join CCA as a Supporting Organization - CLICK HERE
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Zoom Logon Information for Monday's Meeting | |
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You will get the most out of our meetings if you can logon using a computer compared to calling in with a phone.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8814815119?pwd=UEkvcVJyWFNCZkhvU0hDT0RNWGR0Zz09
Link above should be all you need, but just in case:
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: CSL2020!
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,8814815119#,,,,,,0#,,24533218# US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: 24533218
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Colorado Center for Aging Archives eNewsletters
We want to share that CCA archives our eNewsletters on our website. Use the link below to view past issues - CLICK HERE
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How to Make Health Care Less Ageist
A Changing the Narrative campaign aims to reduce ageism
by doctors, hospitals and medical staffers
This article features Janine Vanderburg, founder and
director for Changing the Narrative
"Tere Dillard, of Decatur, Ill., has gotten used to taking her 89-year-old father Jim Lee to what she considers pointless tests ordered by his primary care doctor. One was a CT scan for mild dizziness. As caregiver for her dad and his wife Lenora, who's 88, it's not the only time Dillard has experienced what she calls 'over-the-top tests' ..."
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Our CCA board member, Kris Geerken is managing the "Age-Friendly Healthcare Campaign" at Changing the Narrative. Read more about the campaign mentioned in the Next Avenue article - READ MORE
Website: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Polis pushes to require vaccines for health care workers
as 3 departments mandate them
CDOC, CDPHE, CDHS to require staff to be vaccinated by later this fall
DENVER – State workers who interact with vulnerable or congregate populations at the Colorado Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Public Health and Environment will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by later this fall - READ MORE
Website: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/
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Coronavirus vaccine booster shots are coming.
But are they actually going to do any good?
Why coronavirus vaccine booster shots may help you, and why they may not help society. A booster shot of a COVID-19 vaccine will likely give people a little extra protection. But some health leaders wonder at what cost.
"The answer is a complicated mishmash of yes/no/maybe. Yes, they will likely give a little jolt to your immune system to better protect you in case you’re infected with the fast-spreading delta variant. No, they likely won’t do much to help us as a state reach herd immunity. Maybe they will make things better. Maybe they will make things a lot more complicated ..." - READ MORE
Website: https://coloradosun.com/
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Despite fears, Colorado’s biggest hospitals made money during the pandemic
Stimulus money and investment income helped make up for a downturn in revenue from patient care, according to the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
"When the coronavirus shut down Colorado last spring, fears mounted that the state’s hospitals were about to get hammered financially. In rapidly shifting to focus on caring for sick COVID-19 patients, hospitals paused lucrative elective procedures. Patients skipped usual visits. Hospitals pumped money into buying protective equipment and turning floors into coronavirus units. Estimates for lost revenue stretched into the billions of dollars ..." - READ MORE
Website: https://coloradosun.com/
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The Surprising Cause of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
And how a small team of nurses and researchers found
the answer to a not-so-easy question
"Hospitals should be places of healing, but far too often, patients develop infections before they can be discharged. In fact, hospital-acquired infections are among the most common hospital-related complications, affecting 1 in 25 patients, according to The New England Journal of Medicine. And they're largely preventable ..." - READ MORE
Website: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Helpful Information for Older Adults and the Community
Older adults who are at risk of eviction or utility disconnections may be unaware that emergency assistance is available in their community
AAAs and other community-based organizations now have an easy way to spread the word. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has online resources.
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Help for homeowners - If you've had trouble making mortgage payments because of a COVID-19 related hardship, we have information to help. Whether you're entering forbearance, need more time, or are ready to exit, we have information on what to do next - LEARN MORE
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Help for renters - If you’re having trouble making rent payments as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. Federal, state, and local governments are offering help with housing expenses and avoiding eviction. Find out what this means for you, and what you can do - LEARN MORE
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Help for landlords - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused money struggles for both renters and landlords. You’re an important part of the rental economy. If your rental income has fallen, you can take advantage of options to keep you in control of your property and your financial situation - LEARN MORE
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Launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Emergency Broadband Benefit launched on May 12th. This benefit provides a discount of $50 per month for eligible low-income households or $75 per month for households on Tribal lands to cover internet bills, as well as discounts on some devices. This program can also be combined with Lifeline benefits - READ MORE
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Our Saturday Spotlight is a new feature where we are putting a spotlight on our CCA volunteers and projects. | Kelly Roberts is not only a volunteer with CCA, but a Colorado Center for Aging board member. Read more about our board members - CLICK HERE | Colorado Center on Aging is always looking for volunteers. We recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences. Training is provided by CCA members and volunteers - LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING | |
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Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee
The Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) is made up of stakeholders who provide guidance and make recommendations to help improve health, access, cost and satisfaction of members and providers in the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). These meetings are open to the public.
Website: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/accountable-care-collaborative-program-improvement-advisory-committee
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Office of Community Living Stakeholder Engagement Events
The Office of Community Living (OCL) is working on a variety of policy and rule changes related to its Home and Community Based Services waivers and programs. The engagement of clients and stakeholders throughout these changes is a critical part of this process. Use this link to look for upcoming meetings - LEARN MORE
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Mobile Home Park Stakeholder Engagement
Monday, August 23, 2021 - 1:00PM - 2:30PM MT
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 1:00PM - 2:30PM MT
Friday, September 3, 2021 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM MT
For the first meeting on Monday, August 23rd, Adam Probolsky, President of Probolsky Research, will be presenting on the results of the Program's first annual constituent survey. Probolsky Research is the independent contractor who conducted the survey for the Program. For the second and third meetings on Thursday, August 26th and Friday, September 3rd, we will be sharing and discussing potential topics in the Mobile Home Park Act and Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program that should be clarified or further implemented by the Program. The Zoom link and call-in details for all three of these meetings are the same. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device.
Use this Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787056762
Or One tap mobile: +13462487799,,83787056762# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83787056762# US (San Jose)
Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592
Meetings will be recorded and posted on the Division's website:
Website: https://cdola.colorado.gov/mobile-home-park-stakeholder-engagement
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Sneak Peek of The Aging Mastery Program with Senior Planet
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Are you interested in exploring how you can get the most out of your next fifty years? Join us for the sneak peek of the Aging Mastery Program (AMP) designed by the National Council on Aging. This short course, which uses the AMP Starter Kit, will give you the resources to help navigate a longer life and guide you through six key dimensions of aging well
View Event Flyer - CLICK HERE
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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IMPLEMENTING HB21-1198 - A training webinar from Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) for community partners
Supporting patients struggling with medical debt in Colorado
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM
HB21-1198 is a groundbreaking law to protect Coloradans from hardships relating to medical billing and debt. While the law sets out strong guardrails, many details of the protections will be decided during implementation, even critical details relating to application processes and program access. Provider groups, including hospitals, are accustomed to participating in implementation to influence the outcome. But these protections are for patients first, and your voices should be heard! At this virtual Zoom webinar event presented by CCLP's Allison Neswood, we'll take a look at how the new law is intended to address medical debt, why it's so important to take part in implementation, and how you can make a difference. You'll come away from the session better prepared to voice your perspective as the state drafts regulations, creates forms, and develops patient-facing information about the new law.
Seats for this virtual event are limited.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
Website: https://cclponline.org/
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Colorado State Fair - August 27 - September 6, 2021
Join us in 2021 in Pueblo, Colorado for our Colorado State Fair. Free attractions, carnival, and entertainment and more!
Learn More - CLICK HERE
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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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*If you paid for a 2021 membership in Colorado Senior Lobby,
you are automatically a member of Colorado Center for Aging for 2021.
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Save the Dates for our Summer
CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings
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We are in our summer schedule where we will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through December. Please put these dates in your calendars. We will continue to send out our eNewsletter on Sunday afternoons through the summer. | |
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Monday, August 23rd - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, September 13th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, September 27th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, October 11th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, October 25th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, November 8th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, November 22nd - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, December 13th - CCA Advocacy Committee
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Have questions? Contact:
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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