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January 16, 2022
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 9:30AM - 11:00AM.
Please join us on Monday, January 24th for the
Colorado Center for Aging’s Advocacy Committee Meeting.
At this meeting, we will launch our Call to Action for member advocates to contact their state legislators to share CCA’s legislative priorities for the 2022 General Assembly.
We will share our plans for supporting member advocates
to contact their legislators by phone, email or in person
January 24th through January 27th.
Attendance at our recent citizen advocacy training on January 11th made it clear there are people who want to help CCA carry out our mission of educating legislators on the issues and initiatives impacting older adults during this year’s legislative session.
View CCA Advocacy Planning Subgroup List - CLICK HERE
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There is no meeting on Monday, January 17th
in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
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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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Did you miss the first day of the 2022 Legislative Session?
The opening day for the Colorado House and Senate are recorded on the Colorado Channel. You will find live and repeat coverage of the Colorado legislature on this website. This service provides Coloradans with the opportunity to watch and listen to the Colorado General Assembly at work.
Website: https://www.coloradochannel.net/
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The 7 biggest lines from Gov. Jared Polis’ 2022 State of the State address
— and why they’re so notable
"Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday delivered the final State of the State address of his first term, focusing mostly on the ways in which his administration and fellow Democrats plan to drive down the cost of living in Colorado ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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Transcript: Gov. Jared Polis’ 2022 State of the State Address
Gov. Jared Polis gave his annual State of the State address Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, from the Colorado State Capitol. The governor laid out his agenda — and message — as he prepares for re-election. In the speech, Polis acknowledged that Colorado is facing multiple threats and challenges ..." READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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RTD proposes massive overhaul: Fewer suburban buses, more service where riders remained during the pandemic
"The Regional Transportation District is proposing a dramatic post-pandemic overhaul of its bus system that would focus service on places where passengers are still riding and permanently cut lines in locations where they aren’t ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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Colorado reactivates crisis standards of care for
ambulance services due to COVID
DENVER — Responding to a strain on emergency medical services (EMS), Colorado has activated a "crisis standards of care" plan that enables various health care systems to decide how best to treat patients ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.9news.com/
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January 4, 2022 Letter Send to Dr. Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director,
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
On January 4, 2022, Colorado Center for Aging along with five other organizations sent a letter to Dr. Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of CDPHE sharing concerns regarding the Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) and their impact on older adults, including older adults with disabilities and older people of color. The letter shared concerns about the implementation of the triage protocol and that the group felt that the new CSC would result in harm to this population and may violate federal civil rights laws.
READ THE LETTER - CLICK HERE
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Named an Age-Friendly University for its Commitment to Older Adults
"The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has been designated an Age-Friendly University for its leadership in research, education and care for older adults. The recognition is part of an international effort endorsed by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) to create more programs, policies and opportunities for an aging population ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-aging
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Coloradans get new powers to vanquish auto-renew contracts Colorado in 2022
"A new law in Colorado is meant to fight back against sneaky 'auto-renew' contracts, which can often result in surprising costs and long calls with customer service. Starting on Jan. 1, companies here will face new on how they sell subscription products. The law was inspired in part by state Rep. Cathy Kipp’s frustrations when products like newspapers subscriptions were automatically renewed ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.cpr.org/
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Leaving these articles in from our last issue ... | |
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Colorado
"This Practical Guidance resource is designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Colorado might apply to your state or local work ..."
- READ MORE
Source: https://bolderadvocacy.org/
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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/
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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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January 17, 2022 - Monday
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in Colorado
Each year, on the third Monday in January we celebrate the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was born in Atlanta on Jan. 15, 1929, the son of a Baptist preacher. He would have turned 93 this month. Learn more about celebrations for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day happening across Colorado on Monday, January 17, 2022 - LEARN MORE
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January 17, 2022 - Monday
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with leading this effort for the past quarter century - LEARN MORE
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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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January 18th, January 25th, and February 1st - 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Colorado Culture Change Coalition Hosts Lisa Armeo with
Montessori Intergenerational Learning Communities (MILC)
Please join the Colorado Culture Change Coalition in hosting Lisa Armeo with Montessori Intergenerational Learning Communities (MILC) as she presents a 3-part series to help bring Montessori practice to communities and agencies. This educational series will take place January 18th, January 25th, and February 1st from 9-10:30am. Montessori is an innovative approach to dementia care that can be adapted for individuals or groups.
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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January 20, 2022 - Thursday, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Financial & Estate Planning for Your Future: The Basics
Prepare to understand and learn more as you join AgeWise Colorado for a panel discussion about the various ways of financial and estate planning regardless of your age! Join our panel of experts and get your questions answered - LEARN MORE
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January 20, 2022 - Thursday, 12:30PM - 1:00PM MT
A New Map of Life Webinar with Laura L. Carstensen, PhD
You are invited to, “A New Map of Life” webinar with Laura L. Carstensen, PhD. Our presenter is the Director, Stanford Center on Longevity Professor of Psychology and the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy Stanford University. Join us on Thursday, January 20. 2022 from 11:30AM to 12:00PM ET.
Register Today - https://tinyurl.com/CACCarstensen
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January 24, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, January 24th 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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January 26, 2022 - Wednesday, 2:30PM - 3:30PM MT
Longevity Research and the Clinic: The Geroscience Hypothesis
Join us for the, “Longevity Research and the Clinic: The geroscience hypothesis” webinar. This lecture is part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s “CUIMC Grand Rounds” hosted by the Mailman School of Public Health in our centennial series. The event features Eric Verdin, MD President and CEO, The Buck Institute for Research on Aging. After his remarks, Dr. Verdin will join in conversation with Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH Dean, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health & Director, Columbia Aging Center.
Register Today -
https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kfnWH72uSxe-TI-Sh1YGZw
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January 28, 2022 - Friday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities – Lunch & Learn
Join us for a virtual lunch and learn via Zoom with Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities (PAFC). The event features Andrew Davies, the Executive Director of the Colorado Center for Aging. Andrew will be talking about, “The concept of positive and negative rights, why our country is so divided, and language to pull us together for talking to your legislator” - LEARN MORE
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January 31, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, January 31st 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 7, 2022 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting
On Monday, February 7th 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 8, 2022 - Tuesday - 1:00PM ET
State Policies to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce - Webinar
Funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the RRF Foundation for Aging, NASHP’s RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center is hosting this webinar on February 8, 2022 at 1:00PM Eastern Time to discuss state policies to improve the quality and supply of the direct care workforce, which are featured in the newest section of its RAISE State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers. The webinar will provide an overview of state policies and will feature a national leader as well as leaders from Arizona and Colorado who will share their policies and innovations to strengthen the home and community-based services workforce.
Register Today - 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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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, January 24th. We will be meeting every Monday from 9:30AM to 11:00AM until the legislative session ends. The January dates are: January 24th and January 31st. Note that sometimes meetings are cancelled due to Federal holidays or other events.
*Each year on the third Monday of January, we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There is no CCA Advocacy Committee on Monday, January 17th to honor MLK Day.
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