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Denver, CO can be a good place for older adults to live for several reasons:
- Healthcare: Denver is home to numerous healthcare facilities, hospitals, medical centers, and specialized care providers. The city has a well-developed healthcare system, offering a wide range of services and specialists to cater to the needs of older adults.
- Active Lifestyle: Denver is known for its active and outdoor-oriented lifestyle. The city offers opportunities for older adults to engage in activities like hiking, biking, walking, and golfing. The abundance of parks, trails, and recreational areas allows for an active and healthy lifestyle.
- Senior-Friendly Communities: Denver and its surrounding suburbs have senior-friendly communities and retirement communities that cater to older adults. These communities often provide amenities, social activities, and support services designed specifically for older residents.
- Cultural and Social Opportunities: Denver offers a vibrant cultural scene with museums, art galleries, theaters, and music venues. The city hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year, providing social and cultural opportunities for older adults to enjoy.
- Transportation: Denver has a well-connected transportation system, including public transportation options like buses and light rail. The city is also bike-friendly, with bike lanes and paths available. Accessible transportation can enhance mobility and independence for older adults.
- Climate: Denver experiences a mild climate with four distinct seasons. While winters can be cold, the city enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The moderate climate can be appealing to older adults who prefer seasonal changes without extreme temperatures.
- Community Support: Denver has various resources and support services for older adults, including senior centers, community programs, and organizations. These services aim to promote well-being, social engagement, and a sense of community for older residents.
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Mostly transportation options. There are also quite a few retirement housing facilities, but not enough that are subsidized. Pavement is often uneven, which is a walking hazard for many people. The city cannot keep-up with the need for pavement repairs. The need is higher than in many cities, because of the climate.
There are several non-profits that specifically target senior citizens. One is A Little Help that matches younger volunteers with seniors for relationship-building and service. Another is Senior Resource Center. It provides free transportation to seniors and people with disabilities. Most of their free rides are for health care appointments. Access-a-Ride and Access-a-Cab are programs of Regional Transportation of Denver. These provide transportation to people who qualify for a reasonable cost. Furthermore, these last three agencies have drivers that are carefully screened and trained to in safe transport techniques for disabled passengers. Another resource is the senior living agency where I live: Kavod Senior Life. It offers HUD-subsidized housing, but also a lot of grant funding. It is my opinion that the Life Enrichment Director at Kavod is superlative - perhaps the best in the nation. There is a wide/varied array of special acitivities for mature citizens that are open to the public as well as to residents. Many are free, but some have a nominal fee. Additionally Denver is one of the cleanest cities in the nation. City planners try to discourage motorists from always using private vehicles. RTD vehicles have very low emissions. The clean air makes Denver a good place to live for anyone with respiratory/cardiac issues. There are also dog parks for people to exercise their canine companions.
Denver and Aurora seem to be age friendly. Transportation, community services and education opportunities seem readily available. Affordable senior housing limited and a concern
We have a senior community. Our community has grown a lot over the years we now have lots of schools, businesses and activities.
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Safe community to live in