Jul 28 2020
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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Jul 21 2020
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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Jul 14 2020
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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Jul 03 2020
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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May 26 2020
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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May 19 2020
By Mimi Wahlfeldt, Fort Collins Village The news from around the globe has been painful, especially when we hear stories of the novel coronavirus spreading inside assisted living and skilled nursing communities. The statistics can be scary. This is why senior living facilities are operating under the strictest protocols these days, doing everything they can …
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May 12 2020
The City of Fort Collins will allow solid waste collectors to change or suspend curbside residential yard waste collection until June 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The policy change is meant to provide flexibility for solid waste service providers in support of them continuing to provide primary trash and recycling services in an environment …
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May 05 2020
Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special time to recognize these contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living …
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Apr 28 2020
One of the many things that has always amazed me when I’ve interviewed veterans, is the vastly different experiences they were often exposed to because of their service in comparison to those they grew up with. It could be a different environment or climate, a new group of people or culture, or certainly just being …
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Apr 21 2020
Recently, a panel of experts discussed seniors aging in place sponsored by Larimer County Office on Aging and Seniors Blue Book Speaker Series at the Chilson Senior Center in Loveland. Office on Aging’s Linda Rumney and Blue Book CEO Oliver Herschel gave an overview of their organizations. Oliver introduced the panel of speakers. The panel …
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Apr 14 2020
Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado (DFCNoCO), is a local nonprofit organization known for its community collaboration, memory cafes, care partner support, and community/ business education aimed at helping people become more dementia aware. DFCNoCO was pleased to announce Homewell Care Services as its first senior professional organization to become a Purple Angel Mission Investor – …
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Apr 07 2020
Larimer County Natural Resources is proud to announce $20,589 in grants to support seven community and neighborhood projects that help educate and connect people to the land. The awards were given to a wide range of organizations across Larimer County through the department’s Small Grants for Community Partnering program. The 2020 grantees, projects, amounts and …
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