Aging with Altitude

Have you been caught in the Medicare net and wished you could escape and try again? Open Enrollment is that time, from October 15 - December 7. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Manager from the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging reminds listeners what SHIP can do for them and encourages you to take time to think about your next year of healthcare. Visit PPACG.org for the SHIP program.

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

Get the back story of publishing a regional magazine from long-time Publisher of the Beacon Senior News, Kevin VanGundy. The Beacon continues to be the go-to resource for seniors featuring inspiring and informational content along with calendars for fun events. Additionally, they are prepping for the first Pueblo Beacon Fest on October 15, showing they know how to keep bringing resources and activities for active seniors.

Beacon Senior News

Pueblo BeaconFest

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

Explore the unique ways the senior center of today celebrates the moments, connections and opportunities that help older adults age well. The focus on purpose and community resonates in different ways for senior center attendees and consequently senior centers are always reinventing themselves to better serve their communities. Rocky Mountain PACE and Silver Key provide distinctive programs for their attendees; both are focused on enriching life experiences. The Colorado Springs Senior Center is another resource and was featured in Episode 48.

Rocky Mountain Pace

Silver Key

Colorado Springs Senior Center

Senior Center - Re-opening of an Old Friend - Episode 48 of Aging with Altitude, about the Colorado Springs Senior Center

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

Explore the unique ways the senior center of today celebrates the moments, connections and opportunities that help older adults age well. The focus on purpose and community resonates in different ways for senior center attendees and consequently senior centers are always reinventing themselves to better serve their communities. Fountain Valley Senior Center recently brought in a new Executive Director to partner with their seniors and move the Center to its next iteration.

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

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We’re continuing to feature the unique contributions of Coloradans aging well in, and for, their community. We are asking a few questions, that we encourage listeners to ask people in their life too. We ask: Describe your childhood home, using all five senses. Describe a difficult time you had in your life, who and what helped? If money were no object describe something you would do! Bob Brocker, following an executive career in the railroad business, serves on the Denver Regional Area Agency on Aging Regional Advisory Council, continues on numerous boards, and is the Founder of AgeWise Colorado.

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

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BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

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We’re featuring the unique contributions of Coloradans aging well in – and for – their community. Ask yourself, and the people in their life, the questions we ask Don: Describe your childhood home, using all five senses. Describe a difficult time you had in your life, who and what helped? If money were no object, describe something you would do! Don Kovaleski serves on the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging’s Regional Advisory Council, he lives in Falcon, Colorado and following a military career, he continues to dedicate his skills and endless energy to issues that matter.

LINKS:

Exchange Club of Falcon

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

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July is a Disaster Preparedness Month and sadly we see fires around our state and nation. Fortunately, our local fire department is proactively seeking out a multitude of pre-existing conditions for residents and planning for how to better address unique needs during a disaster. “Disasters exacerbate our pre-existing conditions,” says Daiko Abe, Senior Fire and Life Safety Educator with the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Kalee Nappo, Fire and Life Safety Educator, is part of the team who visits long term care communities too. No older adult is overlooked. Get insights on the gaps we miss and where to go to get connected.

Additionally, a thank you to the Beacon Senior News with Rhonda Wray as she provides the latest stories in the News.

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

INSERT GUEST WEBSITE HERE

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

Our state of Colorado is recognized for many things, mountains, plains, thunder, snow, floods, fires, restoration. This year, 2026, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary as a state along with America’s 250th anniversary. One of the unique stories is knowing just how resilient, and also giving, our residents are. Erin Hannan with the El Pomar Foundation shares about their collaboration with other state foundations to make a celebratory film on the spirit of generosity at this most remarkable time in our history.

LINKS:

El Pomar Foundation: https://www.elpomar.org/

Film - Colorado at 150: https://co150film.com/

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

Chances are listeners know someone with dementia, struggle with it themselves, or are concerned they will experience memory and motor loss in the future. The Alzheimer's Association is a go-to source for not just Alzheimer's but also learning about all dementias. It is helpful to know there are differences in dementia and there are actions we can take to help ourselves diminish the chances of getting dementia and to be better prepared if dementia does find its way into our lives. Brain Health in the workforce is the latest effort by the Alzheimer’s Association to empower people towards a healthy future. RoseMary Jaramillo, Alzheimer’s Association SE Colorado Director, shares current best practice ideas.

Learn more at:

Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter: https://www.alz.org/co

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

INSERT GUEST WEBSITE HERE

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

Everyone knows about MLK Day, Earth Day, Veterans Day but who has heard about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? It is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults is a victim of abuse and over the past years even more seniors have fallen victim to fraud scams. Geropsychologist Dr. Sheri Gibson and Long Term Care Ombudsman Lori McGinnis have supported seniors through terrible tragedies, and they still continue to do the good work they do. Hear how their work is putting elder abuse into the rearview mirror for so many. This International day is acknowledged on June 15.

Pikes Peak Elder Justice Center: https://www.pikespeakelderjusticecenter.org/

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.

Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/