Jan 22 2019
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 27 years since Denver Section celebrated its first Harambee Brunch / Founder’s Day at the Warwick Hotel, near downtown Denver. ‘Harambee’ is Swahili meaning ‘all pull together, moving forward’. The concept embraces the vision and the legacy of founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. That spirit and vision inspired …
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Jan 15 2019
Thank you to Cherry Creek Retirement Village for hosting the 39th Annual Colorado Gerontological Society Meeting. And to all Community Professionals, Corporate Partners and students in the Aging field for your excellent work! The following awards were presented to exceptional individuals in the aging field: Bernard Poskus, Pioneer in Aging Award. Nanae Ito, Young Professional …
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Jan 08 2019
By Emily Latimer, Volunteers of America Colorado November 7th marked the beginning of a new chapter in Volunteers of America Colorado’s 122- year history; David K. Schunk assumed the position of CEO and President succeeding Dianna Kunz who served for more than 25 years. “Volunteers of America Colorado is a strong and vibrant organization filled …
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Jan 01 2019
By Paul Mauro, OLLI South Advisory Council The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Denver University is receiving registrations for the winter term. To register and review classes closest to you, visit https://universitycollege.du.edu/olli/ . Eight weeks of classes start the week of January 14 at six locations across Denver. OLLI at DU is a learning …
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Dec 25 2018
For the past 40+ years, I have worked with retirement and care communities in Colorado. I greatly appreciate and value what they offer. That said, for me – a late-60s empty-nester – there is a different vision for housing for my next, and (I hope) last home. I have always been drawn to co-housing, intentional …
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Dec 11 2018
Most people know that as we age, the risk of falling increases. About one in four people aged 65 and over fall each year, and that risk grows as people reach their 70s and 80s. You may not be aware that the risk for falling also increases when you travel. Navigating unfamiliar places, perhaps at …
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Dec 07 2018
The CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora held its last lecture of this year’s Transforming Health Care series, an annual four-part event that highlights some of the many incredible advancements in health care taking place on their campus. Their November lecture featured a four speaker panel on “Serving Those Who Have Served: Veteran Care at …
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Dec 04 2018
By Shari Ortiz, MCSAP President Ms. Gayle Novak achieved national recognition when crowned Ms. Senior America in Atlantic City, NJ, on October 18. She won the Ms. Colorado Senior America title at the Colorado Pageant on May 25. 40 contestants, aged 60 and older, competed. Gayle’s winning personality, upbeat philosophy of life, and outgoing nature, …
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Nov 27 2018
As I meet with Medicare age people, one of the main concerns is their Prescription Drug Coverage. There are concerns of high monthly premiums, meeting the deductible, expensive co-pays, Part D Penalty and the infamous “donut-hole”. If you are struggling to understand or make sense of all of this, you are certainly not alone. There …
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Nov 20 2018
Many families are dealing with this question. They are noticing that mom or dad or both are not maintaining their home like they used to and are letting more things slide as they struggle to keep up. It can be a tricky situation because many seniors are very resistant to accepting more care in the …
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Nov 13 2018
PAMVET is a gathering of Veterans that started in Loveland in 2008 with two Veterans. Now the attendance is upwards of 100 Veterans every Saturday at the Loveland location. The PAMVET Breakfast Club has expanded into Englewood and Thornton and is catching on fast. This is a great way for Veterans to connect with Veterans …
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Nov 06 2018
National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Celebrating Family Caregivers during November enables us to: • Raise awareness of family caregiver issues • Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers • Educate family caregivers about self-identification • Increase support for family caregivers …
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