By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, CO – In 1988, nursing home advocates successfully included federal mandates in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) to make dramatic changes in the care that is provided in nursing homes. While some might disagree, the care that is provided today has dramatically improved with these reforms.  Nursing homes […]

Denver, CO –  Some older adults want to age in place with the goal of living in their own home or the apartment in which they have lived for many years.   But some older adults decide to move to an independent living apartment in a retirement community.  Retirement communities often feature assisted living residences to […]

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, CO – In the United States, nine out of ten older adults want to continue to live independently, preferably in their own home. Continuing to live in one’s own home is dependent on many things. 

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ The major companies that offer cell phone service are phasing out cellphones that use a 3G network, including those that are used solely for the purpose of calling 911.

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ DENVER CO.  Kindness has many definitions.  Kindness can be defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; whereas being kind is doing intentional, voluntary acts of kindness. Doing acts of kindness can be done when it is easy, but also when it is hard.

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ DENVER CO. While many individuals are starting to venture out into the community and joining large groups in public places, we have decided to bring the Salute to Seniors virtually to your home on your favorite device be it a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop, or a desktop.  So […]

Denver, CO.  A Colorado resident recently reported that he saved almost $200 per month in premiums when he took advantage of the special enrollment period to switch from his Medicare Supplement Plan F to a Plan G.  That is a savings of $2400 per year.

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ DENVER, Colo. – Housing is expensive, especially for low income individuals, but for middle income individuals as well.  Rent, mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, and maintenance of a home or apartment are costly.

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. –  Surveys generally show that older adults want to age in place.  Older adults value living in their own home and the community.  Living in one’s own home often contributes to a longer life. Two factors are often essential when considering if you can stay in your own […]

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, Colo. – We as a global society have endured a year of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our lives have changed, our economy has faltered, but many relationships, are stronger.  We have lost loved ones. Many of us continue to grieve.  Many have found new opportunities to reach out and touch […]

By Eileen Doherty, MS ~ Denver, CO.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, the sixth leading cause of death is diabetes among individuals age 65 and over.  Type 1 diabetes means the body does not produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes means the body is processing insulin incorrectly.  Twenty percent of people over age 65 […]