Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado.

Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at CDC.

John brings us up to date regarding the status of COVID-19 in Colorado.

Joan Thielen began her career at the Dumb Friends League in 2007. Currently, she is the public relations manager, working to share the mission of the Dumb Friends League with Colorado’s compassionate community.

Joan tells us:

• What is new at the Dumb Friends League.
• How the Dumb Friends League has adjusted to Covid.
• The holidays are a busy time! Joan tells us about some tips to keep pets happy and safe this holiday season.
• Should pets be adopted as gifts for the holidays?
• Some of the alternatives to adopting a pet as a gift?
• If someone is not looking to adopt, how else can they get involved to support the Dumb Friends League?

To learn more about The Dumb Friends League, please go to https://www.ddfl.org/

If you have questions or need services, Jayla urges you to contact the Area Agency on Aging. They will try to answer your questions and help you through your challenges. Please call 303-480-6700 to speak with one of Jayla’s staff.

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As always, thank you to our partner, Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging and AARP. You can reach the Area Agency on Aging at (303) 480-6700 or at www.drcog.networkofcare.org. Our past broadcasts are also available on the Network of Care website.