Sep 17 2014
Seniors in September is a unique informational and educational event organized by the Denver Commission on Aging and the Denver Office on Aging. The event features Denver City and County agencies like the Denver Parks and Recreation Department and the Department of Human Services, which offer health and wellness activities, educational opportunities, and other resources …
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Sep 02 2014
By Brian Newsome Going to an emergency room is never fun, but it can be an especially stressful experience for senior citizens. Elderly patients may move slower than the fast-paced world around them, or have special needs that a typical hospital doesn’t provide. But that’s not the case at three Denver-region hospitals, which have redesigned …
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Aug 26 2014
Whether you want a cozy environment with fine amenities or around-the-clock assistance with personal care needs, assisted living facilities (or ALFs) are a practical choice for seniors who want to enjoy their retirement years in a safe, secure environment. With National Assisted Living Week upon us this September, take time to learn three major ways …
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Aug 19 2014
by Rich Mauro On July 6, older adults in Colorado lost one of their fiercest and most respected advocates. Herb Homan (age 94) had been a leader in the field of aging for nearly thirty years. Herb’s work promoted the quality of life for Colorado’s older adults immeasurably. He served as an officer of the …
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Aug 12 2014
It was in August of 1964 when the British invasion first came to Colorado with the group that started it all… the Beatles. If you love the Beatles, don’t miss the most unique, fun and affordable concert event of this summer at Red Rocks with The #1 Beatles Show in the World, “1964” The Tribute. …
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Aug 05 2014
by Jennifer Bajaj, M.D. Falls are one of the main causes of injury, disability and even death among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults ages 65 and older falls each year. From a business perspective, as employees age, the costs of any falls they experience on …
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Jul 29 2014
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver proudly presents the 7th Annual Sabor! Sabor is known as the largest Hispanic Business event in Denver. Sabor offers guests the chance to enjoy live entertainment including 4 live bands and a DJ. The unique Botanic Gardens location allows all 2,500 guests to explore the venue while …
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Jul 22 2014
The Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney’s Office and the Jefferson County Council on Aging sponsored the Fourth Annual Jefferson County Senior Law Day on June 7 at the Faith Bible Church Chapel in Arvada. It was estimated over 450 seniors attended the all day event. District Attorney Peter Weir opened with an introduction followed …
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Jul 15 2014
ABBA: Dancing Queen: The Swedish pop group ABBA is a worldwide sensation which continues to lure millions of young and old fans to their infectious feel-good songs through films and the Broadway musical and recent film hit Mamma Mia! This year marks the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s first hit, Waterloo, which won them the 1974 …
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Jul 08 2014
Colorado takes an important step forward in the prevention and detection of elder abuse on July 1, when the law for mandatory reporting of abuse of at-risk elders goes into effect fully. We believe that public awareness is important in dealing with this serious issue. Senate Bill 13-111, Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse is the …
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Jul 01 2014
by Jane Runge Denver’s 16th Annual Senior Law Day will be held on July 19 from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Denver Mart. Senior Law Day is a day filled with helpful hints of how to maneuver many legal issues for Seniors. Many professionals share their expertise on things such as how to …
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Jul 01 2014
by Gail Ploen For almost 5 decades, volunteers with the TLC Meals on Wheels program have been providing South Metro’s homebound senior and disabled adult citizens with nutritious, home-delivered meals and friendly human contact. Currently there are 550 volunteers doing a multitude of tasks from preparing the food to delivering 330 hot lunches, 5 days a week. …
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