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Larimer County Recognized for Mental Health Excellence!

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognizes Larimer County for its extraordinary advocacy work during Hill Day at Home, the organization’s annual advocacy event to promote bipartisan solutions for mental health and substance providers and patients. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s 2021 Advocacy Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have led legislative or …

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Connect to Mental Health Resources

COVID-19 has added stress and anxiety to all our lives. Connect with mental health resources that can help you and those you care about weather the storm. If you are distressed due to current events in your life, you can seek local help by contacting one of these mental health agencies. SummitStone Health Partners in …

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Five Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know!

Women are often the first line of defense when protecting their family’s health, but in doing so tend to put their concerns on the back burner. These quick tips can help keep you happy and healthy as you juggle your everyday responsibilities. 1. Get breast cancer screenings every 1 – 2 years. One in 8 …

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PACE Provides Alternative To Nursing Homes

It’s well-established that older adults want to remain in their own homes. A recent study by the AARP Public Policy Institute and the National Conference of State Legislatures found 90 percent of those over 65 want to “age in place.” At times, living independently can be challenging due to issues related to aging. One option …

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CSU CPD 10th Anniversary Presents Community Involvement Awards

Since 2006, Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation (CPD) has successfully assisted hundreds of seniors and other residents in Northern Colorado in over 50 community projects. Programs in Fort Collins and Loveland included senior transportation, affordable housing, summit on aging, senior candidate’s forums, diversity and inclusion, intergenerational UniverCity connections, mental  health, and numerous other …

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