Nov 28 2017
At October’s Senior Education Network meeting, Jim Reisburg, Chair of the Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA), presented the November 2016 report on Health, Wealth, & Self to the governor. The report provides an insight to these three main topics, eight goals, and recommendations to improve aging for Coloradoans. Jim presented several interesting …
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Nov 21 2017
At 10:10 a.m. on October 10, Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute in launching a historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign, establishing the ambitious goal that all Americans, and all residents of Fort Collins should live within a 10-minute walk …
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Nov 14 2017
Horsetooth Reservoir is one of the busiest reservoirs in Colorado, attracting throngs of visitors on hot, summer days. It can be challenging even to find a parking space at boat ramps, day use areas and other facilities at Horsetooth Reservoir on weekends and holidays during the summer. Now that it’s the fall season, Larimer County …
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Nov 07 2017
The SOAP Troupe (Slightly Older Adult Players) present the annual holiday show at the Fort Collins Senior Center! Three performances at $5 per ticket available in advance by calling 970-221-6644; also available at the door. The performances are Friday, December 1st, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd, at 2 p.m. Proceeds …
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Oct 31 2017
Sometimes we aren’t sure what we should name a new program. We started with “Step Down Program” a new program for residents who had been in our skilled nursing facilities, but could still benefit from therapy, teaching, and support. Those we felt could benefit from a continued stay at one of our assisted livings. But …
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Oct 24 2017
On November 8, Dr. Cameron Camp, an internationally-known research scientist in the field of gerontology, will be in Fort Collins to train the staff of WindSong Memory Care at Rock Creek in the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® approach to dementia care. Dr. Camp saw commonalities between Maria Montessori’s method of teaching children and his research in …
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Oct 16 2017
At September’s Larimer Senior Education Network meeting, the program discussed senior fraud and available senior resources. Jessica Krough with AARP’s Elderwatch program explained the top scams affecting seniors. Professors Sue Schneider and Allyson Brothers with the CSU’s Extension Services and Human Development & Family Studies Department explained their new Senior Access Points program. Jessica said …
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Oct 09 2017
Thrivent Financial’s Mountain Plains Group. Johnstown and Adamson Life Celebration Home, Greeley announce their 3rd Annual 2017 Veteran’s Celebration to kick off Veteran’s Week in Northern Colorado. This year’s theme, Game Day for Veterans, will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Loveland. Radio personality Scott James …
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Sep 19 2017
By Zach Kinder When Maria Valdez lost her son and grandchild in 1996, she was a wreck and felt lost. A small advertisement about the Foster Grandparent Program through Volunteers of America Colorado became a godsend for her. Two decades later, “Grandma Maria” is more passionate about serving than when she started. She begins her …
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Sep 12 2017
At the August Senior Education Network meeting, the topic was mental health affecting older adults. Lari Walter, RN, with Seniors Helping Seniors, Melissa Luebe with Clear View Behavioral Health, Janet Severance, MSW, with Pathways, and Dr. Carl Nassar with Heart Centered Counseling discussed the different issues and treatment of mental health. Ms. Walter explained most …
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Sep 05 2017
Larimer County citizens now have the ability to renew their vehicle registrations at a convenient, easy to use, self-service kiosk, providing yet another reason you never have to wait in line in Larimer County Vehicle Licensing offices! Larimer has entered into a pilot program through the State of Colorado for the use of kiosk technology …
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Aug 29 2017
The Budweiser Events Center will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased in person at the Budweiser Events Center Box Office, by phone at 877-544-8499 or online at BudweiserEventsCenter.com. The Price is Right Live™ is the …
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