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Telehealth to the Rescue!

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

With the coronavirus crisis in Colorado, many Coloradoans and Americans in general are required to stay home. Telehealth has come to the rescue for many patients who are asked to stay home and call their doctor. Many doctors are using telehealth services to see their patients online instead of in the office. This keeps the …

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Denver Community Donates Supplies to Support Essential Workers

From hand sewn face coverings to medical gowns, Denver residents and businesses have donated thousands of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to support essential workers. In addition to the community donations, Denver is also receiving shipments of much needed PPE throughout the week. The shipments include critical supplies of surgical and N-95 masks, face …

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Preparing A Plan for Your Pets

If COVID-19 has prompted you to prepare your household and family for an emergency, you are certainly not alone. Your pets, though, may not be top of mind as part of those plans. A preparedness plan for your pets should involve the following: Identify a trusted family member or friend to care for your pets  …

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Larimer County Coalition offers Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes

If you hire someone to care for a loved one while you work, call your mom weekly to see if she is okay, help a parent with finances, take your spouse to doctor’s appointments, or have a loved one living with a chronic illness, then this class is designed just for you. A Coalition including …

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Friends Swing In a Fun and Healthy New Year

It was a far cry from watching the New Year’s ball fall on TV. So where can you go for five hours of dining, musical entertainment, socializing with friends and vigorously dancing the New Year in all for $35 a couple? A hundred Mountaineers and friends from other local dance clubs did just that. They …

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Assistance League Greeley Holiday Home Tour

Assistance League Greeley’s Holiday Home Tour starts the Holiday Season with the event scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013. The Holiday Home Tour consists of six homes decorated for the holiday season and includes contemporary, unique and historical styles of homes. Some of the homeowners have collections on display for public viewing. The Holiday Home …

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Cadet Community

Lace up your shoes, leash up your dog, and bring your friends to Auraria Campus to “Run, Rejoice, and Remember” this Veterans Day! The Cadet Community Leadership Association is proud to announce the 5th Annual Denver Veterans Day 5K! Hosted on Auraria Campus in downtown Denver on Saturday, November 9th 2013 at 8:00 AM. This …

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Stress Management for Those Caring for an Aging Loved One

It is reported that there are over 19 million people caring for a loved one over the age of 75 in the United States. Those who have ageing parents who need more care than family can provide may supplement care with a home care agency if they are able to afford it. In order for …

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Being Web-Savvy Tied to Better Health in Seniors

Older people who use the Internet frequently are more likely to have a lifestyle that includes many cancer-preventive behaviors, according to a new study. The study appeared in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, & Prevention. Compared to their peers who don’t use the Internet, online aficionados were screened for colorectal cancer more often and were more …

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PVH, MCR, and MMC Ranked Top Ten Colorado Hospitals

In a recent survey by NerdWallet Health Analysis and CMS Medicare Data on affordability, procedures, patient satisfaction, and hospital characteristics, three major hospitals in Larimer County ranked in the top ten for all hospitals in Colorado. Here are the results of these hospitals: Poudre Valley Hospital—Fort Collins, CO Ranked as number one in a recent …

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The Changing Nature of Work & Aging in America

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has released the results of a major new survey exploring the views of older Americans about their plans for work and retirement. It provides in-depth information about a rapidly growing segment of the population that by choice or circumstance is working longer. The Great Recession has had …

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CU Opera’s ‘La Bohéme’ Has New York, Italian Connections

When CU Opera’s new production of “La Bohéme” opens Oct. 25, Puccini’s beloved tale of Parisian artists offers a taste of New York, and Italy. Performing with CU Opera for the first time, former University of Colorado Boulder fullback and current professional performer Keith Miller sings the part of Colline for the Saturday performance.

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