Senior tsunami threatens Colorado's healthy outlook

Colorado faces daunting challenges in providing a healthy environment for both its oldest and youngest citizens, according to a new report from the Colorado Health Institute. 

The report, “Reaching Our Peak: Creating a Healthier Colorado,” assesses how Colorado rates in five major areas that affect health: schools, workplaces, communities, medical providers and places where we age.

The Colorado Health Institute unveiled the report at this week’s Colorado Health Symposium, a gathering of state and national health leaders sponsored by the Colorado Health Foundation.

Colorado scores lowest for healthy aging...read more here.