TRIAD: Just Being Neighborly and Chili Warm-Up  Joe Page of the Golden Police Department will share ideas for neighborhood and personal safety. Then Dave Runyon talks about the importance of getting to know your neighbor and Lennie Rickman offers a demo of the Nextdoor.com app. The annual homemade chili warm-up starts the meeting, thanks to […]

TRIAD: Tis the Season to Buy and Receive Safely It is the season of giving. As you prepare to purchase online, or in a line, the bad guys are watching to see it you are watching. Deputy Brad Herman, from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, speaks on safe purchasing tips, avoiding scams, and protecting your […]

TRIAD: Key Into Computer Safety Whether you key into your computer, laptop, tablet, and/or phone you are keying into opportunities for scams. Join Cary Johnson to learn how to protect yourself from technological attacks to protect you and your information. The Triad of Jefferson County hosts this talk at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, September 24, at […]

From Autumn Events to Holiday Happenings, Golden is the Place to Be! Summer might be coming to a close, but beautiful Golden, Colorado is looking ahead to a colorful fall and happy holiday with annual events we’ve come to know and love and new happenings to discover. Here is  rundown of “what’s new” from Golden…

TRIAD: When You Worry About Someone You Know Do you worry that a neighbor, friend, or perhaps yourself are not being properly cared for or not cared for at all? Jefferson County has two wonderful resources to turn to for help. Kris Boggs and Katie Williams of the Jefferson County Adult Protection Services, and Heather […]

TRIAD: Grilled Grubs and Gratitude July is the month we get out the grill and enjoy brats, burgers, and the works. We want to stop and pay tribute to TRIADs sponsoring agencies: Home Instead Senior Care, Law Offices of Karen Brady, P.C., Seniors Resource Center, and Accessible Systems. Come enjoy the fun! The Triad of […]

TRIAD: Beyond Fighting Fires: Services for Seniors Fire departments do more than put out fires, they often offer additional services to keep seniors safe in their homes. A panel of local fire departments will share their available senior programs. Let our first responders help keep you safe. The Triad of Jefferson County hosts this talk […]

TRIAD: Pharmaceutical Savvy Learn about the safe use, storage, and disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Also hear about vaccination options (flu, shingles, pneumonia), over-medicating, and concerns about opioids. Join Dr. Sunny Linnebur, a Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Colorado, who specializes in medication management for older adults. The Triad of Jefferson County […]

TRIAD: Suddenly Under Fire-Active Shooter The news too often reports of mass shootings at stores, churches, schools & other public places. Erik Baughman & JJ Smith of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department will give us information on how to recognize signs of potential violence, how to respond, and what to expect after an active shooting […]

TRIAD: Severe Weather Preparedness and Chili Warm Up Join CBS4 News meteorologist Chris Spears to explore the types of severe weather common in Colorado and how to keep informed on what lies ahead. Chris loves to talk weather, he teaches weather & climate classes at Metro State College. The annual homemade chili warm-up starts the […]

TRIAD: Unraveling the Medicare Maze Liz Tredennick talks about the 2019 process and changes for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7, 2018). She will discuss and give real examples of Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse. Arm yourself with this information and facts, so that you do not fall prey to scammers’ schemes. The […]

TRIAD: Wise Consumer Suzann Bacon-Taylor and Ezra Coopersmith of the Better Business Bureau will give tips on being a wise consumer. They’ll share an on-line scam tracker to help keep you safe. The Triad of Jefferson County hosts this talk at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, August 28, at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 500 Jefferson […]

The following public meetings are at: Jefferson County District Attorney’s Conference Room 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden TRIAD is an organization built on a cooperative relationship between Senior Community Members, the District Attorney, Law Enforcement, and Senior Service Providers all concerned about the safety & security of seniors living in Jefferson County.

TRIAD: Champions Against Medicaid Fraud Crimes are often overlooked for the disabled and elderly, as signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation are not being recognized. First Assistant Attorney General Bob Booth & Investigator Ali Thompson present an overview of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s history, types of cases they investigate and prosecute, […]