Nov 28 2022
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S. Many …
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Dec 03 2019
In November, Good Samaritan Village, Fort Collins, hosted a dementia class for the public. Marketing Director Mimi Wahfeldt gave a brief overview of their facility. Even though their Fort Collins facility doesn’t have secure capabilities for Alzheimer’s patients, they do accommodate dementia residents. Their facility has skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living capabilities. Good …
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Sep 19 2017
By Holly Darby, Weld County Area Agency on Aging The Golden Gallery Art Show is an event intended to promote the art of Weld County’s 50+ residents. This inaugural event is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, the Greeley Senior Activity Center and the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. Join us at the opening reception …
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May 16 2017
By Holly Darby, Community Outreach Manager, Weld County Area Agency on Aging The Golden Gallery Art Show is an event intended to promote the art of Weld County’s 50+ residents. This inaugural event is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assoc., the Greeley Senior Activity Center and the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. Weld County artists …
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Apr 02 2017
The Greeley Senior Center recently hosted a day recognizing and honoring Caregivers. Those individuals charged with or taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one or even a friend. The day featured a free continental breakfast and lunch, a guest caregiver panel and guest speaker sharing very personal and heart touching experiences about …
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Feb 14 2017
Caregiver Appreciation Day is February 17, 2017! Includes Free Continental Breakfast & Lunch. Guest Caregiver Panel & Guest Speaker, Free Chair Massages & Hand Care, Information Booths, Pampering and Self Care. Hosted at the Greeley Senior Center, 1010 6th Street, Greeley. Please RSVP by February 10th by calling 970-350-9440. Respite Care is provided but must …
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Jan 10 2017
A new dementia research program called B Sharp was presented at a recent Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins by a panel of four experts: Jeni Cross, CSU Sociology professor; India Luxton, CSU Research assistant; Angel Hoffman with Stepping Stones at Banner Health; and Katie Fahrenbruch, Alzheimer’s Association Northern Colorado Director. The program was launched …
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Nov 29 2016
Washington, Illinois a little town between Peoria and Bloomington is where Linda Gabel was born and raised. After high school graduation, she went to the University of Illinois and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatry and Communication; then on to earn an MBA in Finance at the University of Tennessee. Over the years of …
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Sep 27 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association was the grateful recipient of funds raised by Caring Senior Service, Fort Collins. Club Tico was the location where over one hundred staff members, volunteers, friends and supporters gathered together to share conversation, enjoy a delicious lunch and musical entertainment. The Sunnyside Singers entertained by playing favorites from back in the day; …
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Sep 23 2016
As part of their annual giving program for needy causes, Park Regency Loveland Senior Living provided donations to Mountain Home Children’s Home and Alzheimer’s Association. In July, a $3,000 donation check was presented to Mountain States Children’s Home in Longmont. The donation will help replace a new entry road to their facility. Pictured, Cyndy Luzinski & …
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Jun 21 2016
It’s that time again. Time to show your support for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! We have had so much fun in the past 3 years that we are doing it again this year and we want you to be there. Our team, “The AltaVita Hummingbirds”, is hosting our annual community fundraiser event, “Bowl-4-Brains”, Friday, …
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Mar 29 2016
By Brenda Gurung, a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association, and a Partner Account Manager with A Place for Mom. Here are four techniques to connect with loved ones on a journey with dementia: 1. Be Present Julia walked into the living room, smiled, squatted beside an elder’s wheelchair, and held her hand. They gazed into …
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