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Adapting to the caregiving challenges posed by COVID-19 has been difficult for families living with – or isolated from – loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will provide tips on how to adapt to... — Updated 7/29/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 7/29/2020

The PPACG Area Agency on Aging (PPAAA), the Innovations in Aging Collaborative and the Age Friendly Colorado Springs effort are proud to announce the release of the new Age-Friendly Pikes Peak Portal: www.agefriendlypikespeak.org.... — Updated 7/22/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 7/22/2020

The Board of El Paso County Commissioners seeks community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) Area Agency on Aging Regional Advisory Council. The PPACG Area Agency on Aging... — Updated 7/15/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 7/15/2020

By Albert Lalonde The pandemic has brought the possibility that some older workers will have to retire sooner than they planned. One factor is that people 65 and above are considered to be among the highest-risk groups for severe i... — Updated 7/15/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719) 600... — Updated 7/8/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 7/1/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719) 600... — Updated 6/24/2020

By Chris Orestis Financial professionals often have this word of advice when the market takes a tumble and your 401(k) and other retirement accounts lose value: Ride it out. If you make a move now, you are locking in your losses.... — Updated 6/17/2020

El Paso County Department of Human Services, Silver Key and others in the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition (PPEAC) work collaboratively year-round to help protect a vulnerable segment of the population. However, June offers a... — Updated 6/17/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 6/17/2020

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (PPAAA) and the Social Security Administration are partnering for the fourth year to present Social Security 101, “Understanding Your Social Security Benefits.” Pr... — Updated 6/17/2020

Numbness in the hands DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 85 years old. I have numbness in my hands -- sometimes the right, sometimes the left; sometimes both hands or not at all. It lasts only a while. My doctor feels that it’s a pinched... — Updated 6/10/2020

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association to help raise awareness of this devastating disease. You can start by learning and sharing 10 Ways to Love your Brain. Nearly six million p... — Updated 6/10/2020

Lunch Menu Thursday, June 11 Yankee Pot Roast w/ Gravy, Baked Potato Medley, Maple Glazed Carrots & Apple Friday, June 12 Cod Tuscany, Baby Bakers, Broccoli, Banana, High Fiber Cookie Monday, June 15 Baked Ziti w/ Sausage &... — Updated 6/10/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 6/10/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 6/3/2020

Each May is Older Americans Month, designed to focus on what our older adult citizens do. This year the theme is “Make Your Mark.” This theme was selected to celebrate the countless contributions that older adults make to our... — Updated 5/20/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 5/20/2020

Retiring adults experience a continual need for correct, accurate information as they transition from employment into active retirement. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and those who... — Updated 5/13/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 5/13/2020

Note: Menu for home-delivery is different. Visit www.silverkey.org for details. Thursday, May 14 Chicken Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Peas, Asian Cabbage Slaw, Apple Friday, May 15 Beef Tacos w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Sour Cream &... — Updated 5/13/2020