Whereas the 19th century was dominated by infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia, the 20th century saw an emergence, and then overwhelming domination, of what has been termed the “metabolic” diseases. Obesity increased from a prevalence in 1900 of 1 percent of adults to over 40 percent of adults today. Likewise, type 2 diabetes […]
Douglas County
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) invites you to join us for our Holiday Reception on Thursday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (the location to be determined) to celebrate our accomplishments in advocating for the over 65,000 older adults residing in Douglas County. SCDC has had a very successful 2023 providing […]
Having worked as a career coach for many years, I know that finding a good job is a challenge even in the best of times. For older adults, it can be a bit more difficult because of societal bias. Given the right support, older adults can and do successfully find employment. There is help available […]
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County, in collaboration with Aging Resources of Douglas County and Douglas County Government, is co-hosting a day-long educational event entitled Vintage & Vibrant 2023: Exploring the Latest Trends in Living Well & Aging Well. Our signature event will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. […]
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County, in collaboration with Aging Resources of Douglas County and Douglas County Government, is co-hosting a day-long educational event entitled Vintage & Vibrant 2023: Exploring the Latest Trends in Living Well & Aging Well. Our signature event will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. […]
You may be surprised at the variety of services offered by the Douglas County Libraries. Learn what’s available at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County meeting on Thursday, July 6 from 10 am – 11:30 am at the library in Parker. Seniors’ Council meetings are free and open to the public.
Older adults can learn to avoid trips and falls plus schedule a mobility assessment through the Douglas County Health Department. This important topic will be discussed on Thursday, June 1st at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County meeting held at the Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, in Castle Rock. The meeting is from […]
Has anyone ever said to you, or perhaps you to another person, “You look great for your age.” Although probably well-intentioned, there is an inherent bias against growing older contained within this ‘compliment’, an underlying expectation that you wouldn’t or shouldn’t look great as an older adult. Do we offer the same compliment to a […]
The healthcare needs of older adults are unique. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition. While medical advances have made a huge difference in the treatment and management of chronic diseases, prevention is a critical piece of healthy aging. A healthy […]
New housing opportunities planned for older adults, reverse mortgages, and other housing strategies will be discussed at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County meeting on Thursday, March 2 from 10 – 11:30 am. Artie Lehl, Deputy Director of the Douglas County Housing Partnership, will talk about these important topics. Older adults as well as the […]
Anyone of a certain age will appreciate the program being introduced at the Douglas County Seniors’ Council meeting on Thursday, February 2, at the Castle Rock Library. The program, designed for older adults, is called OLLI at DU, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Denver University. OLLI offers an array of online and in-person classes that […]
By Jean Spahr ~ If you crave a closer community connection, but still value living independently in your own home, cohousing might be right for you. Trish Becker, Executive Director of The Cohousing Association of the United States, will discuss cohousing at a free Seniors’ Council meeting Thursday, January 5, 10 am, at the library […]
The mission of Denver Regional Mobility & Access Council, (DRMAC) is to ensure people with mobility challenges have access to the community by increasing, enhancing, sharing, and coordinating regional transportation services and resources. DRMAC serves the following Colorado counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson. Getting There Travel Training (GTTT)-DRMAC provides a […]
OCTOBER 22, 2022 (AURORA, COLORADO): For more than 45 years, and purely for the love of music, the Aurora Singers have been a bedrock of the arts in Arapahoe County with a mission to bring inspiration and joy through fine choral and musical revue performance to the Aurora/Denver Metro area and beyond. A first-class example […]
Ahhh, summer. Soon thoughts of swimming pools, part time jobs and relaxing time with family and friends, will be replaced with class schedules, homework, and locker combinations as our Douglas County students return to another new school year this August. While summer is the well-needed break that all students, staff and parents need, as a […]
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