Aug 05 2014
Each year, hernias can affect at least 5 million Americans, yet only about 700 thousand seek treatment, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Most people do not understand what a hernia is, what causes one, or the treatment options available. A hernia occurs when parts of an organ (usually the intestines) protrudes through …
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Jul 29 2014
Several staggering statistics on mental health include one in four American adults will have mental illness in their life, 30% of Coloradans need mental health or substance abuse care, and a high suicide rate in Colorado with about 20 people committing suicide per 100,000 population. Additionally, 506 people committed suicide in Larimer County last year. …
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Jul 22 2014
Larimer County’s Tenth Annual Senior Law Day is an annual event presented on August 2nd from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, by the Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado. This event will assist seniors and their families with legal matters related to aging and planning. Attend educational workshops while socializing with other families, who are …
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Jul 15 2014
Two Day Event In Loveland At Promisekeepers.org On Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, Promise Keepers Men’s Ministry offers a two day event at Budweiser Events Center. Promise Keepers is a catalytic event for men, challenging and equipping them to embrace their calling to lead their families, churches, and communities in Christian worship. Registration for Promise Keepers is …
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Jul 08 2014
The Colorado Commission on Aging (CCOA) hosted their annual centenarian celebration on May 30 at the Mackenzie Place in Fort Collins. Eleven centenarians were presented certificate awards for achieving Colorado centenarian status. CCOA Executive Chair Ruth Long gave the introduction and thanked the sponsors for their support. In addition, Lynda Meyer, Manager of the Larimer County Office on Aging and Eva Jewell, Manager of the …
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Jul 01 2014
There is plenty of activity going on at these two communities. Major expansion is underway. As pictured, new construction is on schedule! Adjoining Sterling House & Clare Bridge is Clare Bridge Crossings especially designed for residents who are in the early to middle stages of all forms of dementia. Just recently, a “Hard Hat” tour was conducted. …
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Jun 25 2014
by Dawn Mathis Who can forget the pivotal moment in our history of 9/11/01? All the tragic events following that event were heart-rending. Out of the devastation, however we also experienced human feats that were heroic – our communities and love of country galvanized despite those horrific attempts to crush our American Spirit. Out of …
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Jun 17 2014
MacKenzie Place, a retirement village in Fort Collins, sponsored their third annual classic car show on May 17. Over thirty classic cars and trucks from the early 1900s to the present were shown at this event. Entertainment was provided by Kenny Cordova and his band and lunch served by the Boot Grill. Proceeds were given …
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Jun 13 2014
The Larimer County Office on Aging’s Advisory Council today awarded the 2014 Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award to David McKibbin, PhD, of Fort Collins, and the 2014 Outstanding Family Caregiver Award to Sandy Phillips of Loveland. This annual event celebrates Older American’s Month. The annual awards are named after a former county volunteer, Stan Ulrich (pictured …
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Jun 03 2014
Amelia Earhart: Storyteller Elsa Wolff’s Living History Presentation of the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air, is told in character from the point of view of the famous aviatrix. Elsa recently appeared at Rigden Farm, and was introduced in character as Amelia Earhart, a woman of accomplishment, adventure, author, lecturer and …
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May 28 2014
In March, the Veterans Administration, Larimer County, and Fort Collins Senior Center hosted the annual Veterans Forum for Seniors with over 90 veterans and their spouses attending this informational event. Four speakers made presentations and answered many questions by the senior veterans. There is a VA hospital in Cheyenne, WY and Denver, CO and four …
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May 15 2014
Reveille 3 is honored to announce their international tour to represent Colorado, the U.S., and all military veterans at the 70th D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France in early June. D-Day was the military invasion by the allied forces on June 6, 1944 to stop the Nazi regime in France and Europe during World War II. The …
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