By Ashleigh Phillips, Aging Well Behavioral Health Chair ~ Aging sometimes has its challenges – for some people, the senior years are the best time of their lives.  For others, the changes in getting older may be stressful.  An individual may be experiencing health or financial problems, or are losing loved ones or their even […]

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, community members in Boulder and Broomfield Counties are encouraged to build a suicide-safer community by attending one of Mental Health Partners’ (MHP) FREE suicide prevention trainings. MHP’s expert trainers will offer the most popular suicide prevention training — Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR). This one- hour training highlights how individuals […]

With the new year in full swing, local seniors are invited to enjoy new learning opportunities through free classes at St. Andrews Village and Harvard Square, Watermark Retirement Communities. The courses, which are offered through Watermark University, focus on the multiple facets of senior wellness. St. Andrews Village is located at 13801 East Yale Avenue […]

As the weather cools down, learning opportunities are heating up for seniors in Aurora and Denver. St. Andrews Village and Harvard Square, Watermark Retirement Communities, have unveiled 58 free classes open to local seniors during the fall session of Watermark University. The initiative brings residents, associates, family members and the public together to teach and […]

Is There Hope for Those Approaching Retirement? ARVADA, Colorado – October 12, 2018 – Life Restructured, LLC announced a free financial education workshop Monday, November 5 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Arvada Library in Olde Town Arvada (7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada 80002) focused on Baby Boomers and those approaching retirement.

For all of you who’ve been asking, and for those of you who should be, we are very pleased to announce that the CircleTalk Leader Course is… drum roll, please… October 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. TRU Community Care 2593 Park Lane Lafayette, CO 80026

BOULDER, CO — 8/8/2108 — When a doctor is more than an hour way, our skills in providing care for ourselves, our animals and others is more important than ever. This workshop is more than just a glance at natural medicine; it is designed to help participants bring about quick healing – naturally and safely […]

What: Parkinson’s Network Instructor Certification Training Class. Class participants will learn how to improve the quality of life for those with Parkinson’s, MS, stroke, TBI and aging well.  CECS Available! This class is ACE Certified and provides 0.7 ceu credits. Where: Castle Rock Community Rec Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rock, CO, 80104 When: Saturday, […]

COAW, the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness, is offering community health classes that begin in February. Register at the contacts listed. COAW is a nonprofit organization that provides health and wellness leader trainings, community health classes and falls prevention screenings throughout Colorado to assist individuals and communities in achieving better health. For more information, contact […]

Caregiver Survival Skills is a free educational series presented by the Mountain Caregivers Resource Group. January’s topic, “Living with Alzheimer’s – Middle Stage,” will be presented in two parts by a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. This program will address behavior changes and safety issues.

COAW, the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness, is offering community health classes that begin in January. Register at the contacts listed. COAW is a nonprofit organization that provides health and wellness leader trainings, community health classes and falls prevention screenings throughout Colorado to assist individuals and communities in achieving better health. For more information, contact […]

Caregiver Survival Skills is a free educational series presented by the Mountain Caregivers Resource Group. December’s topic, “Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers,” will be presented by a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. The program teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Participants gain strategies for […]

Caregiver Survival Skills is a free educational series presented by the Mountain Caregivers Resource Group. November’s topic, “Making Decisions: Medical and Legal Issues,” will be presented by attorney Janine Guillen, a member of the board of directors at Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice.