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April 3, 2025: An Aging Matters special – is a pet right for you? Plus, refocusing life after retirement

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A woman is seen holding a Chihuahua. Colorful strings of dog biscuit cutouts hang vertically in the background.
Courtesy Colorado Animal Rescue
Laurie Raymond, 78, adopted Fiver, a 14-year-old Chihuahua, through the ‘Seniors for Seniors’ program at Colorado Animal Rescue in Glenwood Springs.

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A pet dog or cat are often considered part of the family. But for older adults, they can become much more than that. In an Aging Matters on Colorado Matters special, paring up with a pet, and how to make the decision that's right for you. Then, a group of Latino seniors finds a solution to unexpected loneliness. And when people talk about retiring, having enough money is often the first thing that comes up, but there's a lot more to consider. A program through the University of Colorado Denver called "Change Makers" helps navigate the next chapter in life.