HopeWest PACE helps Mesa County seniors thrive at home

Now in its fourth year, HopeWest PACE offers Mesa County seniors holistic healthcare, social activities, transportation and caregiver support. Read More »

Tracking ADLs and IADLs helps caregivers adapt

From bathing to bill paying, ADLs and IADLs measure independence and guide families in caregiving decisions. Read More »

Fewer rangers, more volunteers preserving parks

As visitation climbs and rangers decline, volunteers protect trails, educate visitors and preserve Colorado’s national parks. Read More »

Celebrate age at Montrose-Delta BeaconFest on September 11

Join us for Colorado's funnest Boomer & Senior Expo with great giveaways, entertainment, seminars, vendors, food and fun. Read More »

Senior owned winery is rooted in history, flourishing in wine

LaNoue DuBois Winery blends family legacy, sustainable practices, and award-winning hybrid wines on historic Colorado farmland dating back to 1945. Read More »

Wendy Videlock shares creative wisdom at Grand Mesa Writers’ Symposium

Poet laureate Wendy Videlock helps older adults rediscover creativity through art classes and poetry. Catch her at the Grand Mesa Writers’ Symposium in Cedaredge, August 8-10. Read More »

Win tickets to Valley Symphony’s 54th season celebrating music and heritage

Don’t miss Valley Symphony Association’s 2025 season—six inspiring concerts, new leadership and your chance to win free tickets. Enter now. Read More »

Grand Junction’s circus glory days - Bigger shows and bigger crowds (Part 2)

Step right up! Discover how early 1900s circuses, carnivals and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show dazzled Grand Junction—turning the town into a hub of spectacle, excitement and showbiz history. Read More »

She made a film at 76 to show how Colorado is failing the mentally ill

A new documentary, The Invisible Patient, explores the rural mental health crisis in Western Colorado through powerful personal stories and a call for compassionate, community-based care. Read More »

August jokes that’ll make you snort-laugh like a Shih Tzu

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to this month’s jokes in Laughing Matters. Read More »

How hot is too hot for your dog? What pet parents need to know about heatstroke

Keep your dog safe this summer with 9 easy tips—from frozen treats to smart walking times and heatstroke signs to watch for. Read More »

Historic Columbia River cruise retraces Lewis and Clark’s legendary expedition

Cruise the Columbia and Snake Rivers in comfort while exploring the historic route of Lewis and Clark, with stops at key sites and enriching programs along the way. Read More »

Senior superheroes answer God’s call to spread kindness

Behind the red masks and silk capes are Jim and Roni Hale, both 71, who laugh at what they’ve been called to do at this point in their life but are overjoyed by the response. Read More »

How “Jaws” nearly sunk Steven Spielberg’s career

Before it became the first summer blockbuster, Jaws was a nightmare to film—plagued by malfunctioning sharks, sea-sick crews and budget overruns. Here's the behind-the-scenes story. Read More »

Slashing support for seniors is not beautiful

The NCOA calls out a proposed bill that would harm seniors by ending Medicaid expansion and restricting food aid. Read More »