Apr 18 2017
Most of us do not have the time to slowly scan the boxes and boxes of photos we have stacked in our closets. Scanning them one-at-a-time sounds a little like this: eeeeee-oooooo-uuuuuhhhh. One down, 872 to go. Fortunately, there are some great resources out there for digitizing your photos as well as some wonderful full-service …
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Apr 11 2017
At March’s Senior Education Network meeting held at Pathways in Fort Collins, host Jill Taylor with the Aspen Club presented “Who Cares About Senior Transportation?” This has been a priority among seniors, Northern Colorado leaders, and senior transportation providers. Speakers Anna Russo, Director of the Transfort Travel Training program and Jill Couch with Pro31 Safe …
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Apr 04 2017
Sharing the Care Campaign of Northern Colorado focuses on patient, primary care provider specialist, pharmacist, family and caregiver issues and concerns with particular attention given to older adults. The campaign strives to identify and respect informed choices about medical care, explores the wisest practices in medication reconciliation and chronic condition management and ways to communicate and …
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Apr 03 2017
Many beginning family historians focus on their direct ancestors: parents, grandparents, etc. While this is a good beginning, it’s equally important to research collateral relatives. Collateral relatives are all those relatives that you’re not directly descended from, such as cousins, aunts, and uncles. Some genealogists complain that they’re really not that interested in great aunts …
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Apr 02 2017
The Greeley Senior Center recently hosted a day recognizing and honoring Caregivers. Those individuals charged with or taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one or even a friend. The day featured a free continental breakfast and lunch, a guest caregiver panel and guest speaker sharing very personal and heart touching experiences about …
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Apr 02 2017
Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado hosts their annual Elder Care Resource Day on Saturday, April 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Registration is from 7:30 until 8:00 a.m. The event is free with a suggested donation of $10, which includes lunch. Members of the Elder Care …
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Apr 02 2017
Loveland Housing Authority and Leadership Loveland offers. Loveland Housing Authority and the Loveland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Loveland class have announced the 2017 Loveland Design House event to help benefit the Homeless Veterans Program at The Edge. Through a collaborative effort with Wonderland Homes, a newly built home in Loveland is transformed by the talents …
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Apr 02 2017
It’s well-established that older adults want to remain in their own homes. A recent study by the AARP Public Policy Institute and the National Conference of State Legislatures found 90 percent of those over 65 want to “age in place.” At times, living independently can be challenging due to issues related to aging. One option …
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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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