Jul 24 2018
The Longmont Museum has received a grant for $20,000 from the Dodge Family Fund to support a new initiative called the Equitable Access Project. The Equitable Access Project (EAP) is designed to create opportunities for impactful art and culture encounters at the Museum for children in Boulder and Weld Counties by eliminating financial barriers. It …
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Jul 17 2018
At the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day Seminar held on June 15 at the East Boulder Senior Center, Erica Corson with Area Agency on Aging announced an appreciation award for Maria Guerrero with the Boulder County Adult Protection Services for her dedication in helping adults with abuse problems. Tim Johnson, Boulder County Deputy District Attorney, …
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Jul 10 2018
Technology is advancing at breakneck speeds, and every day more people are falling behind the learning curve. Eight out of ten older adults indicate needing some assistance using a new device. Even the typical smartphone user only knows how to use 5% of the device’s function! The lack of understanding and comfort with technology creates …
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Jul 03 2018
The Boulder County Fair takes place August 3rd-12th and is home to three new events in 2018. The Knights of Valour Jousting, DroneSpace Racing and Ninja Nation are all thrilling and breathtaking entertainment for all ages. Since 1997, the Knights of Valour Jousting has been entertaining North American audiences with exciting shows of horsemanship, bravery, …
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Jun 16 2018
See our July Boulder edition and post to learn about Elder Abuse Awareness. Boulder County District Attorney’s Office in collaboration with the Boulder County Office on Aging hosted their 11th annual Elder Abuse Day. Unfortunately, many older adults over age 50 are taken by family caregivers, scammers, and relatives. Learn how to recognize the signs …
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Apr 24 2018
On the current AltaVita campus in Southwest Longmont, there is excitement in the air as construction is underway for their newest addition to the AltaVita Senior Residences family. The Macy family is at last realizing their dream to provide for their Longmont community three levels of senior care residences in one location. Currently on the …
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Apr 17 2018
Boulder County Assessor Cynthia Braddock and Boulder County Treasurer Paul Weissmann have scheduled four community meetings aimed at presenting information to seniors about a variety of senior resources. Representatives of senior programs such as Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption, the Senior Tax Deferral Program, senior services provided by the Area Agency on Aging, the District …
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Apr 10 2018
Project Homecoming is a service provided by Meals on Wheels of Boulder for anyone who is undergoing medical treatment. If you are coming home from the hospital or rehab, we will send you 5 meals free of charge, delivered to your home, with no strings attached. The service is provided when you or someone you …
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Mar 27 2018
By Michelle Carpenter, NBCT, EdS “Let’s leave room for the magic!” her daughter said as they planned their Patagonian vacation. They were discussing their lodging… should they book for the whole trip or for just the first couple of nights, and made the decision made to wing it, to explore and book once they got …
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Mar 20 2018
By Kathryn Dansky, PhD When my mother suffered a stroke and moved into Assisted Living, I became a member of the “RollAboard” generation. Despite a full-time job and a family, I threw some things into my carry-on luggage and went to visit her in Florida as often as I could. This kind of family crisis …
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Mar 13 2018
One of the best parts of backyard living in the warmer months is all the potential for bird watching that comes with it. You may have even installed a bird feeder in your garden in an attempt to attract more birds to your property. But did you know, your home poses dangerous risks to the …
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Mar 06 2018
After a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years, founding second violinist of the Takács Quartet Károly Schranz retires from the Grammy-winning chamber ensemble effective May 1. University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor of Violin Harumi Rhodes has been appointed the new second violinist. The other members of the quartet are Geraldine Walther, viola, Edward …
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