If you are a member of the media or are interested in issues facing Colorado seniors, The Colorado Gerontological Society is committed to providing information and research to promote discourse and policy.
The Society frequently issues press releases on topics of particular relevance to seniors, caregivers and professionals in aging. Since 2001 a monthly column has appeared in senior newspapers authored by Executive Director Eileen Doherty.
Below find the archived press releases since 2001. For more information on any topic, or for updated information, please call 303-333-3482.
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The press release archive is currently not available for download. It will be available soon. Please check back shortly.| Jan. 2014 – Preventing Hospital Readmissions |
| Feb. 2014 – Medicaid Changes for 2014 |
| Mar. 2014 – Potential Property Tax Rebate Increase |
| Apr. 2014 – Salute to Seniors Features Resources and Fun |
| May 2014 – Fab 4 Play at Salute to Seniors |
| Jun. 2014 – Seniors Enjoy Support of Legislature |
| Jan. 2013 – Seniors Eligible for Medicare Help |
| Feb. 2013 – Elder Abuse Legislation Proposed |
| Mar. 2013 – Beaver Cleaver Comes to Salute to Seniors |
| Apr. 2013 – Great Resources for Seniors at Salute to Seniors |
| May 2013 – Update on the 2013 Colorado Legislative Session |
| Jun. 2013 – Changes to Medicare Medical Supply Rules |
| Jul. 2013 – Medicare Savings Stretches Your Dollars |
| Aug. 2013 – Where to Find Resources for Aging? |
| Sep. 2013 – Medicare Experts to Provide Answers on 2014 Changes |
| Oct. 2013 – Medicare Beneficiaries Pay Extra for Hospital Observation Admittance |
| Nov. 2013 – Home Care Licensure Will Protect Seniors |
| Dec. 2013 – Social Security and Medicare Increases for 2014 |
| Jan. 2012 – Protections for Seniors With Powers of Attorney |
| Feb. 2012 – How to Move Out of A Nursing Home |
| Mar. 2012 – Molly Brown’s Granddaughter to Present at Salute to Seniors |
| Apr. 2012 – Salute to Seniors Next Month! |
| May 2012 – Senior Property Tax Exemption Reinstated |
| Jun. 2012 – Resources for Moving Parents |
| Jul. 2012 – New Precedent for Family Nursing Home Cost Liability |
| Aug. 2012 – Standardized Advanced Directives Available |
| Sep. 2012 – Find Help for Medicare Plan Choices |
| Oct. 2012 – Thousands Face New Extra Help for Prescription Drug Changes |
| Nov. 2012 – $3 Million Available for Senior Dental Help |
| Dec. 2012 – Social Security Rise Offset By Medicare Costs |
| Jan. 2011 – New Rules for Reverse Mortgages |
| Feb. 2011 – Join us at the Salute to Seniors |
| Mar. 2011 – Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert Upcoming |
| May 2011 – Resources for Family Caregivers |
| Jun. 2011 – Coloradoans Oppose Social Security Cuts |
| Jul. 2011 – Thousands of Seniors Eligible for Medicare Help |
| Aug. 2011 – Rebates and Help for 2012 Medicare Part D |
| Sep. 2011 – Medicare Enrollment Season and Medicare Monday |
| Oct. 2011 – Thousands Lose LEAP Eligibility |
| Nov. 2011 – Holiday Spirit of Giving |
| Dec. 2011 – Seniors Eligible for $1500 towards Medicare |
| Jan. 2010 – Home Care Agencies Begin Licensing |
| Feb. 2010 – Designated Beneficiary Law |
| Mar. 2010 – Colorado Budget Cuts and Seniors |
| Apr. 2010 – Peter Yarrow at the Salute to Seniors! |
| May 2010 – Tips for Caregiving |
| Jun. 2010 – Elder Abuse and Consumer Protections |
| Jul. 2010 – CGS Turns 30 |
| Aug. 2010 – History of the Colorado Gerontological Society |
| Sep. 2010 – Cliff Dougal Remembered |
| Oct. 2010 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Dec. 2010 – Medicare Cuts and Health Care Reform |
| Jan. 2009 – Nursing Home Quality Star Ratings |
| Feb. 2009 – The Medicare Savings Programs |
| Mar. 2009 – Social Security Stimulus Payments |
| Apr. 2009 – Shirley Jones at the Salute to Seniors! |
| May 2009 – Come to the Salute to Seniors |
| Jun. 2009 – New Law for Powers of Attorney |
| Jul. 2009 – Senior Property Tax Exemption Cut |
| Aug. 2009 – Proposed Health Care Reform |
| Sep. 2009 – Changes to Medicare Supplement Policies |
| Oct. 2009 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Dec. 2009 – Changes to Medicare Savings Program |
| Jan. 2008 – New Medicaid Eligibility Limits |
| Feb. 2008 – Social Security Stimulus Payments |
| Apr. 2008 – The Ink Spots! at the Salute to Seniors |
| May 2008 – New Home Care Licensure Requirements |
| Jun. 2008 – Long Term Care Planning |
| Jul. 2008 – Legislative Summary (2008) |
| Aug. 2008 – VA Aid and Attendance Program |
| Sep. 2008 – Help With Drug Costs |
| Oct. 2008 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Dec. 2008 – Property Tax, Rent and Heat Rebates |
| Jan. 2007 – Annual Tax Rebates |
| Feb. 2007 – Complying With Prescription Drug Orders |
| Apr. 2007 – The Four Aces at the Salute to Seniors |
| May 2007 – Legislative Summary (2007) |
| May 2007 – Salute to Seniors |
| Jun. 2007 – Property Tax Exemption |
| Jul. 2007 – Home Care and You |
| Aug. 2007 – Abusing the Power of Attorney |
| Sep. 2007 – Finding a Caregiver |
| Oct. 2007 – LEAP Season Begins |
| Nov. 2007 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Dec. 2006 – Uses for a Power of Attorney |
| Jan. 2006 – Problems Enrolling in Part D |
| Feb. 2006 – Changes to Medicaid Eligibility |
| Apr. 2006 – Enroll in Part D at the Salute to Seniors |
| May 2006 – Changes to Medicaid Recertification |
| Jun. 2006 – Property Tax Exemption |
| Jul. 2006 – Locked In to Part D |
| Aug. 2006 – New ID and Citizenship Requirements |
| Oct. 2006 – LEAP Season Begins |
| Nov. 2006 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Dec. 2006 – New Medicare Advantage Plans |
| Feb. 2005 – Medicaid and Spouses |
| Mar. 2005 – Finding Caregivers |
| Apr. 2005 – Educational Programs at the Salute to Seniors |
| May. 2005 – New Benefits Available for Some Seniors |
| Jun. 2005 – 25th Annual CGS Conference |
| Jun. 2005 – Low Income Subsidy for Rx Drugs |
| Jun. 2005 – Property Tax Exemption Restored |
| Jul. 2005 – Senior Resource Guidebook Now Available |
| Aug. 2005 – LEAP Season to Begin |
| Sep. 2005 – Medicare Part D to Launch |
| Oct. 2005 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Oct. 2005 – Choosing A Prescription Drug Plan |
| Nov. 2005 – Enrolling in Part D |
| Dec. 2005 – White House Conference on Aging |
| Feb. 2004 – Seniors Interest At Legislature |
| Mar. 2004 – Property Tax, Rent, Heat Rebate |
| Apr. 2004 – Medicare Reform |
| May. 2004 – Education at the Salute to Seniors |
| Jun. 2004 – How to Choose a Medicare Discount Card |
| Jul. 2004 – Medicare Prescription Drug Discounts |
| Aug. 2004 – Medicaid Spousal Protection |
| Sep. 2004 – Medicare Cancer Prescription Drug Coverage |
| Oct. 2004 – LEAP Season Begins |
| Nov. 2004 – Premium Increases for Medicare |
| Dec. 2004 – Results of Colorado Needs Assessment |
| Jan. 2003 – Annual Senior Tax Rebates |
| Feb. 2003 – Medicaid Home Care Cuts |
| Mar. 2003 – Advance End-of-Life Planning |
| Apr. 2003 – The Ink Spots! at the Salute to Seniors |
| Jun. 2003 – Medicaid Eligibility Form ULTC 100.2 |
| Jul. 2003 – Medicare Prescription Drug Bill |
| Aug. 2003 – Prescription Drug Compliance |
| Sep. 2003 – Medicaid Transportation |
| Oct. 2003 – NO on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit |
| Nov. 2003 – LEAP Season Begins |
| Dec. 2003 – CGS Annual Conference |
| Dec. 2003 – Medicare Part D Passes Congress |
| Jan. 2002 – Annual Senior Tax Rebates |
| Feb. 2002 – Prescription Drug Costs |
| Mar. 2002 – Predatory Lending |
| Apr. 2002 – Arthur Duncan at the Salute to Seniors |
| May 2002 – Resources for Eldercare at the Salute to Seniors |
| Jun. 2002 – Financial Planning and Workshops |
| Jul. 2002 – Legislative Session Review (2002) |
| Aug. 2002 – Medicaid Budget Cuts |
| Sep. 2002 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Nov. 2002 – LEAP Season Begins |
| Dec. 2002 – Seniors Advocacy Coalition |
| Jan. 2001 – Annual Senior Tax Rebates |
| Feb. 2001 – Prescription Assistance for Military |
| Mar. 2001 – Myron Floren at the Salute to Seniors |
| Apr. 2001 – Legislative Session and Seniors (2001) |
| Jun. 2001 – Seniors Dental Clinic |
| Jul. 2001 – Medicaid Asset Transfer Obstacles |
| Aug. 2001 – Nursing Home Reform |
| Sep. 2001 – Long Term Care Ombudsman Program |
| Oct. 2001 – Medicare Monday Seminar |
| Nov. 2001 – Rehabilitation After A Stroke |
| Dec. 2001 – Holiday Baskets for Needy Seniors |