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Aug. 22, 2024: Aging and mental health; A healthcare victory for veterans who served at K2
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Helping older adults navigate ‘overlooked’ mental health challenges
As people age, physical health is often top of mind and mental health is overlooked. For "Aging Matters on Colorado Matters," we talk about ways to cope with Eileen Doherty of the Colorado Gerontological Society, a nonprofit that offers support programs for older adults, including free mental health counseling. Then, what's it like to be a Colorado delegate at the DNC? And, victory for veterans fighting for medical benefits after serving at the K2 military base in Uzbekistan. And a unique trail of dinosaur tracks!