Tag: Northern Colorado

Senior Transportation in Larimer County

At March’s Senior Education Network meeting held at Pathways in Fort Collins, host Jill Taylor with the Aspen Club presented “Who Cares About Senior Transportation?” This has been a priority among seniors, Northern Colorado leaders, and senior transportation providers. Speakers Anna Russo, Director of the Transfort Travel Training program and Jill Couch with Pro31 Safe …

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Improving Lives Campaign

Sharing the Care Campaign of Northern Colorado focuses on patient, primary care provider specialist, pharmacist, family and caregiver issues and concerns with particular attention given to older adults. The campaign strives to identify and respect informed choices about medical care, explores the wisest practices in medication reconciliation and chronic condition management and ways to communicate and …

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Elder Care Resource Day for Family Caregivers & Seniors

  Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado hosts their annual Elder Care Resource Day on Saturday, April 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Registration is from 7:30 until 8:00 a.m. The event is free with a suggested donation of $10, which includes lunch. Members of the Elder Care …

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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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BBB Warns About Online Retailer

Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming is warning consumers that it has received 14 unanswered complaints regarding Patriot EDC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company. Five additional complaints are open and pending. According to the company’s website, “Patriot EDC is a group of working class patriots bringing you the tools you need for day to day …

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B Sharp Music Program Helps Dementia Patients

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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Remembrance Ceremony

TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado held its annual Tree of Memories to honor loved ones who have touched the lives of family members, friends, associates and acquaintances; many who were present to place their remembrance ornament on the special tree. There was a special thank you extended to Stoddard Funeral Home/Sunset Memorial Gardens for sponsoring …

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Develop a Plan If Attending Winter/Spring Trade Shows

Trade shows, expos and business fairs are in full swing for people interested in new ideas for their homes & gardens, couples planning a wedding and for those in the market for boats and RVs. If you plan to attend an expo, BBB offers these tips: • Visit the show’s website or social media page …

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Connections Count: The Benefits of Senior Living Communities

Social connections are an important component in preventing chronic or life-limiting health problems. Spending time enjoying the right leisure activities helps protect cognitive skills. There are many challenges for seniors to maintain their social connection: lack of transportation; limited mobility and loved ones living at a distance. These challenges can be difficult to overcome for …

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Bridging the Gap

The 2016 Edition of Bridging the Gap was a huge success! Area professionals, agencies, businesses, individuals, friends and other supporters gathered together at the Fort Collins Hilton to get to know one another and share the vast amount of resources for seniors in Northern Colorado. A wide variety of senior service exhibitors displayed their products …

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Evaluating Senior Drivers for Safety!

At September’s Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins, Jill Couch with Pro 31 Safe Senior Driver gave an informative presentation on evaluating senior drivers. Her company reaches out to many senior and professional groups on educating the public about safe senior driving and helping or evaluating seniors with their driving abilities. National Highway Traffic Safety …

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