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Interesting Articles Focused on Advocacy Issues

Unemployed, But Too Young to Retire

The growing problem facing women in their 50s and 60s  

"An email I received from Caryn Lindsay of St. Paul, Minn., grabbed my attention because her story, sadly, is all too common these days. Lindsay, who's 58 and single, was worried that she'll need to dig further into her retirement funds and remain on Medicaid when her unemployment benefits run out. She was furloughed from a job as director of study abroad and global learning in August 2020 ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/

What is the Future of Assisted Living in America?

"Nursing homes have received a lot of attention over the pandemic due to the many deaths there from COVID-19. Less discussed, however, are assisted living facilities — the other primary form of long-term care in the United States ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/

Diverse Older Adults Struggle With Social Isolation

"When asked by staff of the Diverse Elders Coalition about the aging services available in her area, Elva, an American Indian elder from New Mexico, relayed how important her local Elder Center was to her and her peers’ well-being ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/

Colorado’s mental health system is "broken."

An audit could reveal why, and what to do about it.

"As state policymakers and media outlets scrutinize Colorado’s mental health system, the head of a trade group representing 17 community mental health centers is calling for an audit. The CEO of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, which advocates for the community clinics across the state, wants an audit not just of those 17 centers but the entire behavioral health system ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://coloradosun.com/

Why Translation Services for Health Care Are Critical for Older Adults

"As older adults age, it's only a matter of time before they come into contact with the health care system. And a strong health care system is necessary to ensure that the needs of the aging population are met. But is it reaching those who need it most? ..."

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Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/

Is Colorado’s government headed toward a fiscal cliff?

Democrats say yes, Republicans say no.

"Colorado’s coffers are flush with cash right now — so much so that taxpayers are getting refunds. But Democrats see trouble on the horizon. They’re not worried so much about a downturn, but the potential for spending on critical services like education and health care to run up against constitutional limits on how much tax revenue lawmakers can use ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://coloradosun.com/

Weld County’s health department is no longer allowed to post

about COVID on social media

"Weld County’s commissioners will no longer publish information about COVID-19 on social media following pushback on posts made to encourage residents to get vaccinated against the disease ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://coloradosun.com/

Colorado auditor finds $73 million in “likely fraudulent” unemployment payments, including to dead people

"Colorado may have paid $73 million in fraudulent unemployment benefits, with payments made to dead people, inmates and underage applicants, a state audit found, more than double the $30 million state labor officials had previously confirmed was improperly paid ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://coloradosun.com/

Public Comment on Xcel Energy's Electric Future

"Coloradans have the opportunity to change Xcel Energy's climate course. Every day the power used by Xcel customers mostly comes from expensive, polluting, and climate-wrecking coal and gas plants. But you have an opportunity to change that. Xcel submitted a draft energy plan to Colorado regulators at the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and you can chime in as a Colorado customer with YOUR vision for a clean energy future in Colorado ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://actionnetwork.org/

In Colorado, lost-and-found contacts you

"For the first time, the state’s unclaimed property division is proactively seeking owners. Colorado’s statewide lost-and-found program has accumulated more than $1 billion in unclaimed money since it was created in 1987. Lately, the program’s been trying something new: It’s proactively attempting to find the owners of that money. In some cases, people are even receiving unexpected checks in the mail ..." - READ MORE

Source: https://www.cpr.org/

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

Events Around Colorado

Holiday Markets in Colorado

All the delights of the winter season can be experienced at Colorado’s specialty markets, where Santa makes regular appearances, handcrafted gifts overshadow items bought at the mall and sweet treats abound. We have several versions of the holiday bazaar, including ones modeled after old-fashioned markets in Europe and others that offer modern twists on the tradition.

Website: https://www.colorado.com/articles/holiday-markets-colorado

November 17th through March 23, 2021

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/

Monday, January 10, 2022 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting

On Monday, January 10, 2022 we will have our first CCA Advocacy Committee meeting for 2022. Following this meeting, we will be meeting every Monday through out the Colorado legislative session. Our CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting eNewsletter with agenda is sent out the Sunday before a Monday morning meeting.

Website: https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 3:30PM – 5:00PM

Training Volunteer CCA Advocates for the 2022 Legislative Session

If you're interested in being trained for advocacy for older Coloradans for this legislative session join us for this training! (Free for CCA Members, $40 for non-Members to become CCA Members and join the training and the cause!) - LEARN MORE

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Second Regular Session of the Seventy-third General Assembly

The First Regular Session of the Seventy-third General Assembly adjourned on June 8, 2021. The Second Regular Session of the Seventy-third will convene on January 12, 2022.

Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/

CCA eNewsletter Archive

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

Our first CCA Advocacy Committee in 2022 will be on Monday, January 10th. After January 10th, we will be meeting every Monday from 9:30AM to 11:00AM until the legislative session ends. The January dates are: January 10th, January 17th, January 24th and January 31st. Note that sometimes meetings are cancelled due to Federal holidays or other events.