Tag: Alzheimer’s

Music Enriches Life

By Laurie Avalos, Garden Square Greeley Did you know that although as we age and dementia and Alzheimer’s may take over our minds, there is one very important thing that we seem to hold on to and that is music. Music is the heart and soul of so many elders. I am amazed every day …

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Medicaid Benefits Help to Pay for Long Term Care

Colorado Gerontological Society via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

By Eileen Doherty Today, most Americans have had experience with a loved one who has suffered from Alzheimer’s, a stroke or other debilitating chronic disease that has forced them to seek long term care. For many people, the opportunity to age in place in their own home is the best option, but sometimes people need …

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National Lifespan Respite Conference 2016

Elevate Respite! The Colorado Respite Coalition and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter in collaboration with the ARCH National Respite Network, Easter Seals Colorado, and the Colorado Department of Human Services hosts the 2016 National Lifespan Respite Conference in Denver on September 20- 22, 2016.   The conference offers valuable, up-to-date information for families, …

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His Neighbor Phil

His Neighbor Phil is very moving, enlightening and heart touching film about Harvey, a man whose wife Mary, has early onset Alzheimer’s disease. The film shows the reality of the disease and how it effects not only Mary but also the entire family, friends, caregivers and community. The film deals honestly with the realities of the …

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Professional Caregiver Receives Regional Award

Northern Colorado Right at Home professional caregiver Heather Quass was recently recognized as the Regional Caregiver of the Year out of 20,000 other contenders. Heather has proven her abilities as a caregiver by continually taking on tasks outside the scope of her job, her amazing ability to communicate and comfort clients, and her professionalism with …

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Colorado Land Appreciation Week: June 3 – 9

June Guided Hikes and Programs on Larimer County Open Spaces Participate in the Second Annual Land Conservation Appreciation week, a week-long celebration of all the wonderful work done to protect the special places that make Colorado a phenomenal place to live, work and play.

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