Category: Denver Metro Latest News

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Mansion

Treat yourself to a little fun this Valentine’s Day at the beautiful Highlands Ranch Mansion. The Highlands Ranch Metro District and 50 & Better Together invite you to Valentines at the Mansion Thursday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy music, dancing, complimentary coffee, tea, sweet treats and tours of the …

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Healthy Aging: Mind, Body and Spirit

It’s the New Year and with it comes promise of changes, fresh starts and, of course, resolutions. Losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions people make every year but health, especially as we age, is about so much more than maintaining a number on the scale. Whether you’re 30, 50 or 90 years …

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Best of 2015 Awards – Denver Metro

SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier ratings and reviews website for senior care and services nationwide, announced the Best of 2015 Awards. Nearly 900 assisted living, in-home care, and other senior housing providers across the U.S. were recognized this year. The annual Awards recognize outstanding senior living and home care providers who have received consistently high ratings from residents …

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Live A Rewarding Retirement Program

Explore how to wake up your wishes and dreams for retirement at a special program presented by the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s 50 & Better Together. Rewarding Retirement – Design Your Time, Fulfill Your Life on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch. The inspirational talk helps …

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Ring In The New Year

By Marty Coffin Evans The clock struck midnight on December 31 closing out 2014. Seconds later bells rang in 2015, songs were sung and corks popped. The waiting for the New Year to begin is over, or is it? We wait for good news, happy outcomes and on occasion the unwelcome. What will these 365 …

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Transitions to an Adult Day Program

Making the transition to an adult day program or a different center can be tricky for the caregiver and loved one. “Change is hard, no matter what stage you are in life. It is important to be sensitive and patient with a loved one,” said Tia Sauceda, executive director of InnovAge Johnson Adult Day Program, a …

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3 Holiday Movies for Tradition

Holiday traditions are a great way for you and your family to come together and celebrate the spirit of the season. You may already have family traditions, but creating new ones and adding to the old can help keep your holidays vibrant. When it’s frosty outside and the fire is roaring, what better way to spend time with the family than …

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Long Blue Line 2014!

By James Seneca, Aurora Police Dept.; Founder & President of CFC Cops Fighting Cancer was originally started in December, 2002 by 2 officers and I was one of them. It was my philosophy that Christmas is not a good time for children to be in the hospital. We approached Children’s Hospital and organized a visit with the children at the hospital and patients numbered …

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Tips for Jolly Holiday Shopping

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season while shopping for friends and families. Bargains! Extreme mark-downs! And that nagging feeling that if you don’t buy it today it’ll be gone tomorrow. Consumers will spend on average $737.95 on gifts, décor, greeting cards and more, according to the National …

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Preventing Loved Ones From Wandering

Holidays are traditionally a time for events outside of the home where caregivers might want to bring a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. With some planning and flexibility, you can have a successful outing. “Many times those with Alzheimer’s disease have a difficult time adjusting to a new environment,” said Tia Sauceda, executive director …

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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Of Littleton Makes House Calls!

Independence – this is one of those things we take for granted until we are faced with the health care challenges that present themselves with age or a specific diagnosis. At HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton, we understand that rehabilitation can help keep patients independent and safe in their own home. Many conditions are accepted …

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Cold vs. Flu: Busting the Myths

By Dr. Eric France, Kaiser Permanente Colorado It’s November and with the chilling snow and promise of turkey dinners comes an increase in the number of people suffering from the common cold or influenza (flu). With a barrage of information out there on flu shots, who should get them and when, alternative remedies and so on, it’s hard to know what’s myth and …

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