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National Coalition to Improve Nursing Home Quality

A large group of diverse stakeholders advocating for better nursing home care announced a series of actions to improve nursing homes over the next 12 months. The national Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition released nine detailed action plans today to improve quality of life for residents and quality of work for staff in nursing …

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Caregiver Crisis in Colorado

At Denver’s Start-Up Week in September, six panelists discussed the professional caregiver crisis in Colorado moderated by Karen Brown with iAging and Aging 2.0 Denver Chapter. The panelists included Jayne Keller, VP of Operations for Christian Living Communities; Francis LeGasse, President and Chief Operations Officer for Assured Assisted Living; Katherine Wells, CEO and Founder for …

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Storytelling Training

Everyone loves a good story. Research shows that humans are actually hard-wired to think in story form. So, whether you are interested in the magic of ‘Once Upon a Time’, or if you want to incorporate storytelling in to your life, you can learn the art of oral storytelling. If you are retired or transitioning …

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Housing Options

By Emily Cooper The various housing options for seniors range from those that provide little or no care to those that provide full care. It’s important to understand the services of each to determine which is most appropriate for your elder loved one. Making the right choice can be confusing, but plenty of helpful information …

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2nd Annual Queen’s Tea

The Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant is hosting their 2nd Annual “Queen’s Tea” on September 10, 2017 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The event is at Piney Creek Club House, 5800 S. Joplin Way in Centennial. Yes this is Grandparents Day, so bring your Grandmother and enjoy an afternoon of tea and entertainment. The Cameo Ladies …

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Jefferson County Senior Heroes 2017

Jefferson County 2017 Senior Heroes ceremony was a great success! They celebrated the efforts of area seniors who volunteer to make their communities a better place to live. The event was held in May, at Mountain Vista Senior Living Community. Seniors recognized this year: • Norma Brown, age 93, 16 hours a month for 9 …

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