As lawmakers in the state legislature begin their work for 2021, Colorado Senior Lobby President Robert Brocker has a reminder for them: the contributions and value of older Coloradans is significant. $20.1 billion dollars annually significant. A 2018 report, The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA), tracked everything from the strength of 16 Colorado regions … [Read more...] about Volunteers Adapt, Serve Up 300 To-Go Dinners to Support Church They Love
The Gray Zone
Highlands’ Frances Hart encourages: “Take Care of Each Other”
A series that started with traditional senior housing at Gardens at St. Elizabeth, then home sharing, and went on to explore cohousing and ADU’s, concludes here with a look at two more living arrangements North Denver’s older adults have enjoyed in recent years. Frances Hart bought a duplex near Highlands Square in 1980, with her daughters Heather and Bonnie in mind. The … [Read more...] about Highlands’ Frances Hart encourages: “Take Care of Each Other”
Chaffee Park Residents Choose Their Own Adventure
I was embarrassed to admit the term “sociocracy” was new to me. But Ann Long happily described it: a form of collective decision-making that’s not quite consensus, yet ensures all voices are heard. Each viewpoint is sought and considered alongside an equally deep listening for what is best for the group. Dynamic governance. Ann has lived at Aria Cohousing since its opening … [Read more...] about Chaffee Park Residents Choose Their Own Adventure
Sandy and Ashley Find Keys to Roommate Arrangement: Spirituality and Honesty
Sandy Kerr turned the corner into her 70’s facing bone cancer and was forced to step back from her business. When health challenges brought financial twists and turns, Sandy’s siblings pitched in. She was making it through just fine. But Sandy didn’t want to lean on them for too long, so she was intrigued when a friend from church passed along a newspaper clipping about … [Read more...] about Sandy and Ashley Find Keys to Roommate Arrangement: Spirituality and Honesty
Walking the Talk: Richard Campos
In March I began noticing more on neighborhood walks. And I started taking a little extra time for conversations with neighbors. One snowy morning I chuckled at a yard sign in front of a house along my route. It sat within a collection of three or four others. A dog was pictured saying, “What have the humans done wrong? Why are they all wearing muzzles?” Another sign had to … [Read more...] about Walking the Talk: Richard Campos