Seniors

A nonprofit called Sunshine Home Share is helping older homeowners fill up their extra bedrooms with people who want cheaper rent in exchange for doing household chores. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Kevin Simpson and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Residents of Custer County — the oldest county in Colorado — face challenges with transportation and services to age in place.

The Ms. Colorado Senior America pageant took place recently at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center in Denver. The winner goes on to compete in the Ms. Senior America event.

Three households on the same street grapple with aging in their homes — reflecting some common conundrums aging Americans experience.

Volunteers in Loveland will stamp over 100,000 pieces of mail coming from all over the world with a custom poem leading up to Valentine's Day. It's a coveted gig and a sentimental tradition.

A diverse networks of friends, former co-workers, neighbors, and extended family are often essential sources of support for older adults living alone.

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.

The gift was one of hundreds distributed to organizations by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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.

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.