Med Tech Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Aging in Place

Boomers are the first generation to live well into old age with a number of potentially fatal illnesses that would have cut their lives short not too long ago. Thanks to modern medicine, dangerous conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes can be controlled to the point where millions of older adults are living decades beyond the lifespans of their parents and grandparents.

Colorado Can Meet Growing Workforce Demands with Older Adults

Written By: Karen Brown Colorado can Meet Growing Workforce Demands by Keeping Older Adults in the Job MarketStimulus funding provides rare opportunity for the state to help employers ensure jobs are filled with skilled workforce.Top TakeawaysWith a growing aging population and fewer children being born, capitalizing on the experience and talent of an aging workforce is critical to ensure Colorado’s …

Senior Planet Set to Bridge Digital Divide for 60+ Adults

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OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) was created to help older adults with today’s technology. By providing access to tech learning, collaboration, and community connection in a comfortable and engaging physical space, OATS is bridging the digital divide.

How CU Anschutz’s Aging Center’s Emphasis on Community is Paying Off

How CU Anschutz’s Aging Center’s Emphasis on Community is Paying Off Academia

With a mission to promote improved health for older adults the Multidisciplinary Center on Aging at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus opened its doors back in 1993. Designed around three areas of focus, or pillars, Research, Clinical Care, and Education – the Center has received widespread recognition as a leader in the field of aging.