/tags/seniors Seniors en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:19:52 GMT /news/2024-11-13/older-americans-living-alone-often-rely-on-neighbors-or-others-willing-to-help A diverse networks of friends, former co-workers, neighbors, and extended family are often essential sources of support for older adults living alone. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:19:52 GMT /news/2024-11-13/older-americans-living-alone-often-rely-on-neighbors-or-others-willing-to-help Judith Graham, KFF Health °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2023-06-03/colorado-ranks-3rd-nationally-for-senior-health-outcomes Colorado ranks 3rd among states for older adults' health outcomes, according to the new America's Health Rankings 2023 Senior Report from UnitedHealthcare. Comments from Dr. Michael Stockman, market chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare; and Dr. Rhonda Randall Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:02:00 GMT /news/2023-06-03/colorado-ranks-3rd-nationally-for-senior-health-outcomes Eric Galatas, Public °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ Service /regional-news/2022-03-28/nonprofit-focused-on-native-elders-lands-4m-gift The gift was one of hundreds distributed to organizations by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:27:39 GMT /regional-news/2022-03-28/nonprofit-focused-on-native-elders-lands-4m-gift Alice Fordham /news/2021-01-29/colorado-prioritizes-teachers-residents-over-65-in-latest-vaccine-shuffle Colorado plans to start offering the coronavirus vaccine to residents ages 65 to 69 and all pre-school and K-12 teachers on Feb. 8, Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:13:57 GMT /news/2021-01-29/colorado-prioritizes-teachers-residents-over-65-in-latest-vaccine-shuffle Scott Franz /community/2021-01-26/loveland-goes-forward-with-valentine-re-mailing-program-modified-for-pandemic-times Around this time of year, Loveland really earns its nickname as the "Sweetheart City" thanks to its valentine re-mailing program. Officials seriously considered canceling the program this year, but what really cemented the decision to move forward was the volunteers who still wanted to do it — even if this year looked a little different. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:40:41 GMT /community/2021-01-26/loveland-goes-forward-with-valentine-re-mailing-program-modified-for-pandemic-times Stacy Nick /npr-news/2020-06-09/banned-from-nursing-homes-families-see-shocking-decline-in-their-loved-ones Nursing homes banned all visitors and nonessential workers from their facilities in mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19. Advocates and families want that ban to end. Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:09:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-06-09/banned-from-nursing-homes-families-see-shocking-decline-in-their-loved-ones Ina Jaffe /npr-news/npr-news/2020-05-30/i-find-myself-very-seriously-feeling-hollow-documenting-a-pandemic-experience As the coronavirus sweeps the nation, 85-year-old Margaret Sullivan watches and records the changes from inside her retirement home in Virginia. Sat, 30 May 2020 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2020-05-30/i-find-myself-very-seriously-feeling-hollow-documenting-a-pandemic-experience Jacob Fenston, Jacob Fenston /npr-news/npr-news/2020-05-25/too-little-or-too-much-time-with-the-kids-grandparenting-is-tough-in-a-pandemic Even as social restrictions ease in some spots, older adults remain extra-vulnerable to COVID-19. That means many families are facing hard choices — whether to hunker down together or apart. Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2020-05-25/too-little-or-too-much-time-with-the-kids-grandparenting-is-tough-in-a-pandemic JoNel Aleccia /news/2020-05-07/as-many-older-coloradans-still-live-in-isolation-a-son-sings-outside-his-moms-window Michael Nicosia's voice echoes across a quiet street lined with tall trees and neatly cut lawns. He's standing outside a closed window at Makarios… Thu, 07 May 2020 21:34:07 GMT /news/2020-05-07/as-many-older-coloradans-still-live-in-isolation-a-son-sings-outside-his-moms-window Michael de Yoanna /2020-04-30/hospitals-continue-to-postpone-elective-surgeries-for-seniors-as-states-reopen The Mountain West °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ Bureau is taking questions from listeners across the region about the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a question, email us at... Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:16:58 GMT /2020-04-30/hospitals-continue-to-postpone-elective-surgeries-for-seniors-as-states-reopen Nate Hegyi, Nate Hegyi