Category: Boulder County Latest News

Update Home Lighting to be Easy on the Eyes

If you ever experience eyestrain, tired itchy eyes, blurry vision or headaches, it may be time to give your home a lighting makeover. Problems caused by bad lighting can be intensified by using it for longer, something most households should keep in mind, as 74 percent of Americans in a recent survey, commissioned by lighting …

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The Pay Gap Is An Aging Issue

More than half of women responding to a National Council on Aging (NCOA) survey conducted with Ipsos said they are worried about outliving their savings. Income variances is very different for men and women. One major reason: the gender pay gap. Women are more likely to experience financial insecurity than men, and this discrepancy becomes …

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Why Children Should Spend More Time With Their Grandparents

Play is important for everyone, no matter their age — and when grandparents, parents and children play together, that’s where the real benefits of unstructured fun are discovered. “Play time with adults of different ages is not just a chance for families to bond, these interactions with positive role models can help children develop a …

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75th Anniversary Of The Museum Of Boulder

Join the Museum of Boulder as we celebrate 75 years, 1944-2019, of service to the Boulder community. “All that Glitters” is an evening of entertainment, dancing, great food and drinks, auction items and unique surprises. Guest will enjoy fabulous food catered by Cured, adult beverages provided by Hazel’s Beverage World, exciting entertainment including a rooftop …

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CU Fall MFA Dance Events

  Five CU Boulder MFA dance candidates present new works in the Charlotte York Irey Theatre this October as part of two dance concerts: “re-membering” and “Lacunae.” Their individual pieces unpack themes surrounding race, gender and neurological difference. ‘re-member – ing’, Oct. 4-6, Works by Taylor Madgett and Kshitija C. Saturdekar. In “re-membering,” Taylor Madgett …

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Know the Signs to Limit or Stop Driving

Deciding to give up driving can be one of the most challenging times in the life of an older adult. For many, driving represents independence, spontaneity, and even self-worth. Via’s Mobility Specialists provides information about options to individuals who are thinking about giving up the car keys. She is often asked: “How do I know …

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Library Introduces New Well-being Bags for Memory Loss Caregivers

Bags contain information and activities to support those who care for people with memory loss issues. The Library has a collection of bags to help you live a happier, healthier, longer life. As the Baby Boomers age, the number of American adults struggling with memory issues increases. Researchers and medical doctors are striving to meet …

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TRU PACE Celebrates National PACE Month

Teamwork is key to improving the lives of PACE participants. The National PACE Association has proclaimed September as National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the work of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®). This year’s theme of “PACE: Many Hands, Many Minds, ONE Goal” highlights the central role of the PACE interdisciplinary …

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Saving Lyons High School

Thursday, Sept. 5th, 6:30-7:30 pm, Lyons Redstone Museum. All invited. Send your memories – lavern921@aol.com Fighting For Our School: In the 1940’s the Country started closing small schools, as they cost more, and started to consolidate and made new School Districts. Lyons was District #47, until 1962; when the vote made up the St. Vrain …

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The Future of Aging

The Aging 2.0 Network hosted a presentation on The Future of Aging in Denver last month. Guest speaker Claire Cruse is a gerontologist and health policy manager with the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions in Denver. Her primary research interests are in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, payment reform, post acute care, and the individual health insurance …

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Reduce Your Risk from Food Allergies

Did you know people with food allergies can have a reaction from tactile contact with food particles on surfaces? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4%–6% of children in the United States. In the United States, the …

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Innovative Skilled Nursing Care Model Comes To Boulder County

Boulder County’s first Green House® Nursing Homes opens in Longmont in September 2019, bringing a new model of skilled nursing care and elder-centered services to the established Hover Senior Living Community. The Katherine and Charles Hover Green Houses® will provide 24- hour skilled nursing care in four 8100 square-foot residences. Each will be home to …

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