Category: Larimer County Latest News

When Are Pancakes Best Served?

With family and friends. And, the best place is IHOP, 1502 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins. They are open and invite past customers back and new customers to stop in. A warm & friendly “Hello & Welcome” awaits you. And, to be sure, appropriate social distancing and other safety precautions are in place. IHOP in Fort …

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New name. Same mission.

“Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado” is now Dementia Together. The dementia journey can be overwhelming, but we believe no one has to walk it alone. Even now. Through education and enrichment, we’re working to make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception. We are still finding ways, even in the culture of physical …

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Wheelchair Accessible Van Rentals

As we all try to figure out this post-pandemic world, we find that we have to think about personal safety while balancing out how to continue moving forward with our lives.  How we travel has become one of the more concerning and problematic aspects, especially for those high-risk people in our lives. With the higher …

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Cuppy’s Coffee

Owners Kirk and Katy Trumble invite you to stop by. A friendly and warm welcome awaits. There are Smoothies & more at Cuppy’s Coffee. The “more” entails drinks: featuring Signature specialties, Daily Specials, Gourmet lunches . While enjoying your favorite drink, pick up a copy of 50 Plus for your reading pleasure – a local …

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Businesses Must Lead Efforts To Stem COVID Spread

Businesses in Loveland and throughout Larimer County have a major stake in the success of a Colorado public health order requiring all Colorado residents 10 and older, with limited exceptions, to wear masks in indoor public spaces. Unless a sudden spike in local pandemic case numbers can be stemmed or reversed, Larimer County businesses could …

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Keeping Mentally and Physically Healthy

In July, A Little Help, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping seniors at home, produced another “Tough Talk” series on “Keeping Mentally and Physically Healthy During the Pandemic” comprised of four speakers via their Zoom webinar.   Tim McElmore with Elderhaus of Fort Collins discussed the four pillars of care, which included social engagement, cognitive …

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Veterans Plaza Hosts July 4th Motorcade

For many years, the Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado has participated in the City of Fort Collins 4th of July Parade, and has won ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Most Patriotic’ for many years. Due to Covid-19, the City of Fort Collins cancelled many of its usual Independence Day activities. The Veterans Plaza hosted an Independence …

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Staying Social, Apart

We know we’re social beings. These last months have proven just how much we rely on human interaction. While we may have been on “Stay at Home” and “Safer at Home” restrictions, they haven’t totally constrained our togetherness. Neighbors have begun holding Happy Hour gatherings in their drive ways and cul-de-sacs. Well dressed in our …

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Do Not Let Life-Threatening Ailments Go Unchecked!

Hospitals across the country report that emergency department (ED) visits have declined significantly for illnesses not related to COVID-19. In particular, heart attacks and strokes appear to be left unchecked. Some hospitals also observe a decline in fall-related visits. Doctors believe that people are so scared of contracting COVID-19 that they’re not seeking help for …

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Wildfire Season Is Here And So Are The Health Risks Of Smoke

Nearly nine million acres burned in wildfires in the Unites States in 2018. Residents of Northern Colorado know that wildfires are a reality. While wildfires themselves present risks including danger to our homes and property, smoke from wildfire is harmful for air quality and health. Damage from smoke can render a home uninhabitable even if …

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Larimer County Requests Internet Speed Survey

An internet speed test and connectivity survey starting July 1 and running through August 15, 2020, has been developed by Larimer County to measure resident and business connection speeds in the county. Data that is collected from the speed test and survey will support additional information on internet service projects that have already been completed …

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Columbine Strong!

By Yvonne Myers, Columbine Health Systems October 1st of this year brings the 50-year anniversary of Columbine Health Systems. Serving our community for 5 decades has been our honor and pleasure. Over the past months, COVID-19 has brought challenges to Long Term Care – never truly seen before. Our ability to weather this current COVID-19 …

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