Jan 07 2020
By Madeline Goldstein, Boulder Resident At the foothills of the Rockies, 30 miles northwest of the state capitol, is a little mountain town of 107,125 people called Boulder. Nothing much happens there if you disregard the second-largest 10k race in the US or the fifth largest road race in the world. But, above all, there …
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Dec 24 2019
“Healthy aging” and “aging well” are used quite often, but people outside the aging services or health care sectors rarely understand the full meaning of these phrases. October was National Physical Therapy Month to remind the public of the value of physical therapy in supporting the health and independence of America’s older adults. In the …
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Dec 17 2019
For many families, the holiday season is the most expensive time of year. Americans spent over $707 billion dollars during the 2018 holidays, according to the National Retail Federation, and it would be no surprise for spending to increase in 2019. “It is important to ensure you are spending wisely and not turning the new …
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Dec 10 2019
Older adults face many unique changes in life. These can include retirement, children leaving the home, welcoming grandchildren, relocation due to a change in financial or family situations, the stress (and excitement!) of leisure planning, health challenges and the loss of family and friends. While some of these changes are welcome, others can leave older …
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Dec 03 2019
By Naomi Rachel, writer & teacher. Telling our stories is good for our brains and it can also be a great deal of fun and help build community. When I decided I would like the challenge of teaching memoir writing to elders, I approached Molly Briggs, the incredible education director at Frasier . So many …
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Nov 26 2019
After almost 30 years of oral storytelling provided by seniors to children throughout Colorado classrooms, financial assistance is needed to continue this great program. Since its inception, Spellbinders® has been supported primarily by individual donors. As non-profit donations are trending downward nationwide, Spellbinders® is at a crossroads. Spellbinders® is about children. Both students and teachers …
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Nov 19 2019
“It’s So Boulder”. Perhaps you have heard this phrase and wondered just what it meant. Viva Theater’s production of “Dude It’s Boulder” shows, through story, song, and dance, the history of Boulder and all the idiosyncratic events that have defined Boulder. “Dude, It’s Boulder” is an original theater piece written by Boulder native and award-winning …
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Nov 12 2019
Favorite holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” has been transformed from screen to the opera stage. Following a three year tour from Texas to Indiana, and California, acclaimed composer Jake Heggie and renowned librettist Gene Scheer’s musical creation returns home to Boulder’s Eklund Opera Program. Heggie first brought the opera to be workshopped at CU …
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Nov 05 2019
Plein air artist Donna Lyons’ drawings and paintings from her Colorado Plateau travels are on view at the Columbine Library located at 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton. This solo exhibition runs from November 1-30. Plein air artists who work in watercolor are in the minority in outdoor painting groups. Colorado painter Lyons has many years …
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Oct 29 2019
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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Oct 22 2019
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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Oct 15 2019
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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