Apr 02 2017
At February’s Senior Education Network meeting, AARP Associate State Director for Advocacy Kelli Fritts discussed senior related legislation pending at the Colorado State Legislature and at the U.S. Congress. Several notable bills that AARP is reviewing includes Medicare funding, Affordable Care Act (ACA), State Medicaid, Medical Information Bureau (MIB), TABOR, and the future of the …
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Feb 28 2017
What is a Cataract? Imagine the eye is a camera: Your natural lens is like the lens inside the camera that can change its focus. As your natural lens ages, it looses it’s clarity and becomes cloudy, which we call a cataract. This change in your lens can cause decreased vision and glare. How do …
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Feb 23 2017
Since 2006, Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation (CPD) has successfully assisted hundreds of seniors and other residents in Northern Colorado in over 50 community projects. Programs in Fort Collins and Loveland included senior transportation, affordable housing, summit on aging, senior candidate’s forums, diversity and inclusion, intergenerational UniverCity connections, mental health, and numerous other …
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Feb 14 2017
Basketball’s Most Entertaining Team Debuts The Sport’s First 4-Point Line During 91st Season The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, bring their spectacular show to Budweiser Events Center on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. during their 2017 World Tour. New this season, for the first time …
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Feb 13 2017
Is that relic gathering dust in your attic a one-in-a-million treasure or a run-of- the-mill trinket? Find out on Saturday, Feb. 11, when evaluation experts host an Antiques Appraisal Roadshow at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Daniel Geary, owner of Lone Tree Antiques and Fine Art in Eaton, has collected, appraised, and …
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Jan 24 2017
The CSU Larimer County Extension responds to local needs and issues in several vital areas: family and consumer issues, horticulture, agriculture, food safety and nutrition, 4-H youth development resource management, small acreage management, and community safety issues. A recent luncheon was hosted by the Larimer County Extension held at The The Larimer County Conference Center, …
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Jan 17 2017
Getting more out of a vacation starts with finding ways to stretch your travel budget. To help, travel deals publisher Travelzoo recently unveiled the top six destinations where Americans will find the strongest deals in 2017. “We predict three trends will influence travel deals next year. Increased choice for flights, a strong U.S. dollar, and …
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Jan 10 2017
A new dementia research program called B Sharp was presented at a recent Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins by a panel of four experts: Jeni Cross, CSU Sociology professor; India Luxton, CSU Research assistant; Angel Hoffman with Stepping Stones at Banner Health; and Katie Fahrenbruch, Alzheimer’s Association Northern Colorado Director. The program was launched …
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Jan 03 2017
The Christmas time holiday brought together quite a number of Professionals For Seniors networking group members to share in fellowship, laughter and just plain good fun! The Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital & Long Term Acute Hospital hosted the festive occasion. Refreshments and tasty delicacies were served. Professionals For Seniors is comprised of individuals, agencies, organizations, corporations …
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Dec 30 2016
In October, Larimer County Office on Aging honored family caregivers who graduated from the Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes in 2016. Fifty-five students and speakers attended the annual Toast to Caregivers at the Lodge at MacKenzie Place in Fort Collins. Alan Heileman, MacKenzie Sales Manager and a class facilitator gave the introduction followed by Alan Arnette, …
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Dec 13 2016
Last month, several organizations in Larimer County gave tribute to our veterans. Thrivent Financial and Adamson Funeral Services held their annual Veterans Family Fair and tailgate party at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. Over 400 people including veterans, their families, and exhibitors attended the event. Veteran’s Family Fair. Over 25 exhibitors showed military or veteran …
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Dec 08 2016
At November’s Senior Network meeting, four speakers discussed grandparents raising their grandchildren. This program highlighted a unique group of caregivers that are often overlooked, a group that continues to grow locally and throughout the nation. These caregivers experience a unique set of challenges. Nancy Mendoza, Human Development student at CSU in Fort Collins, Suzanna Hetchler, Seniors …
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