But pace of change must accelerate to meet demographic demands ~ Denver, Colo. – Colorado ranks No. 8 when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents and people with disabilities, and AARP warns more must be…
Denver, Colo. – Approximately 6.5 million Americans are diagnosed with heart failure, yet many have misunderstandings about the condition. That’s why Friday, June 30, there will be a free educational seminar, “Heart Failure Aware,” at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 4300…
Monument, CO – Jackson Creek Senior Living will celebrate the commencement of construction with a ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. The ground breaking festivities will start at 10:00 am and the official ground breaking ceremony takes place…
Highlights Include Performance by the Legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra, Reverent Boulder event brings costumes and nostalgia to the Boulder Airport on Saturday, June 17, 2017 ~ DENVER – The Boulder Airport will blast into the past Saturday, June 17, 2017…
A few weeks ago Deb and I were invited to the American Legion in Arvada by Al Jennings a veteran of WWII for the monthly meeting of Cooper’s Troopers. We did a story on Al and Don Whipple also a…
~ By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ DENVER, CO – Ever thought you might want to xeriscape your yard to reduce maintenance in your later years, save a few bucks on home repairs, or spend a summer being a camp host in…
Denver, Colorado – Sensory Outings Company announces a new Alzheimer’s program called “Sensory Engagement.” Sensory Engagement is an one-hour Montessori activities program for groups of early to late stage Alzheimer’s participants. We visit assisted living facilities with memory care, residential…
Oldest Student to Graduate From the Colorado Film School at the Community College of Aurora ~ Aurora, CO – Roland Alarid became the oldest to graduate with the 2016-2017 class from the Community College of Aurora when he graduated on…
~ By Doris Beaver ~ Today’s column continues with the actions taken by Governor Hickenlooper on legislation passed during the 2017 legislative session. Senate Bill 17-087, postponed indefinitely on February 23rd, SB 087 would have modified sentencing of sex offenders…
Throughout our lives, we may face unique challenges, but to have gotten this far, we can reflect on the process of achieving important milestones. As we journey toward elderhood, we can meet our personal trials with the vast amounts of…
~ By Kirsten Antony R.N. ~ Essential oils and the therapeutic use of, known as aromatherapy, have been used throughout history to help heal the body holistically. The field of aromatherapy has grown over the past few decades as well…
“Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another” “That’s our motto, and as an organization, we strive to provide access to services and assistance, to as many Vietnam Era veterans as we can.” said Lee White, President of the…
~ By Gerald Rome, Colorado Securities Commissioner ~ The Colorado legislature recently passed a bill making reporting of suspected elder financial exploitation mandatory for Colorado professionals who work for financial firms. If financial professionals see “red flags” of senior fraud,…
~ By Tamra K Waltemath ~ Colorado voters approved the End of Life Options Act which is also referred to as the medical aid-in-dying law in 2016 which will become effective upon Proclamation of the Governor. This law enables your doctor…
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