Tag: long term care

MacKenzie Place Announces New Health & Wellness Manager!

Kate Spruiell grew up as a military brat and eventually found herself as a caregiver, along with her many siblings, to her stepfather who was significantly debilitated due to his diagnosis of MS. While she initially developed a career in hospitality, Kate eventually transitioned into healthcare in 2011. She has worked in long term care, …

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Columbine Strong!

By Yvonne Myers, Columbine Health Systems October 1st of this year brings the 50-year anniversary of Columbine Health Systems. Serving our community for 5 decades has been our honor and pleasure. Over the past months, COVID-19 has brought challenges to Long Term Care – never truly seen before. Our ability to weather this current COVID-19 …

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Two Retired Busy Bee’s

When Betty and Brian were pondering a name for their duet, Brian suggested “Old Farts with Young Hearts”. His wife Betty said; “Ummm, I don’t know. What about Two Bee’s? You know, the first initial of our names; Betty & Brian.” So “Two Bee’s” it bee-came. Brian came up with the tag line “A duet …

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Who Is Going To Provide Care for Mom?

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

The immigration debate is not necessarily a ‘senior issue’. But let’s take a second look. According to The Bell Policy Center (2015), between 870,000 and 930,000 Coloradoans will need some long term care by 2030. Long term care can be delivered in the home, an assisted living, or a nursing home. Many people believe that …

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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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Westwood Patio Homes Opening in Windsor

By Yvonne Myers, Columbine Health Systems Columbine Health Systems began leasing patio homes at their Westwood neighborhood at 14th and Main Street in Windsor. 34 patio homes, in the mid-century design, in either triplexes or duplexes are being built for the 55+ active senior who is looking for maintenance-free living. Maintenance-free? Really? This phrase is …

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