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Gerontology
and Aging
This 55-plus population will be radically
transformed as the baby-boom generation ages. No segment of the population
will change as much as mature Americans. There are currently 56 million
people aged 55 or older. By 2025 this will increase to 66 million.
It is crucial to consider the housing, financial, nutrition and health needs of
an aging population.
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Consumer
Fraud programs relate information affecting seniors,
such as telemarketing, care giving, mail fraud,
sweepstakes, home repairs, travel and vacations,
charitable solicitations and identity theft.
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Housing Adaptations for the Elderly
looks at design
ideas and assistive devices for the home that can help people
live independently keeping economic costs in mind. Home
modifications are adaptations to the home that can make it
more comfortable, safer, and easier to carry out daily
activities. The program helps individuals and family members plan for more accessible housing.
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Who
gets Grandma's yellow pie plate helps individuals and family
members understand the decisions involved in the transfer of
non-titled (personal) property. The transfer of
non-titled property is an issue that impacts individuals
regardless of their financial worth or cultural
background. Few individuals have planned ahead regarding
who should get what personal belongings such as
"Grandma's yellow pie plate". This educational
program helps individuals, family members and personal
representatives in this planning process.
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Related
CSU Extension Sites
Consumer
Connections: Weekly news columns on
a wide range of consumer topics, written by Front Range
consumer and family educators.
Consumer
Fact Sheets: Two
- four page articles on
family, finance, housing and related topics.
Healthy Aging: Monthly news columns on topics
of interest to older Americans and their families, written by
our gerontology team.
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