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Larimer County Office on Aging Promotes Older Americans Month in May

May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults and caregivers in our community. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month-a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The Larimer County Office …

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Success Aging Squad is Back!

The Success Aging Squad (S.A.S.) is ready to bring you new and exciting educational experiences to make 2014 better for you. Mark your calendar! Please join the Squad on Wednesday, April 9th from 2:00-4:00pm at Rigden Farm Senior Living. During this interactive education workshop you will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, …

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Rigden Farm Hosts Annual Art Show

Rigden Farm in Fort Collins hosted its Annual Intergenerational Art Show called Art from the Heart, which featured water color, Acrylic, oil works and photography  by Rigden Farm Residents, Family and Local Artists. Young to young at heart proudly displayed individual pieces of their eye-catching and creative works. Shown above is Irma Crump, standing 2nd from …

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Meet Greta…

Meet Greta article in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Greta Krafsur, Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine is an energetic and enthusiastic woman who called Estelline, South Dakota home for the first 18 years of her life.

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Caffeine Awareness Month

Caffeine Awareness Month article for 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

I was doing some research about caffeine and the affects it has on the senior and especially the elderly population and was surprised at some of the information I found.

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Seniors Connect Despite Inclement Weather

Seniors Connect Despite Inclement Weather via 50 Plus Marketplac eNews for northern Colorado seniors.

WestWind Productions’ show went on in spite of winter weather conditions.
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BBB Warns: Beware ‘One Ring’ Phone Scam

Photo of a man on a cell phone via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors.

If you receive a call on your cell phone preceded by one or two rings, chances are it’s part of the new One Ring phone scam spreading across the U.S. faster than a summer wildfire.
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Annual Health Care in Your Future Summit on March 26

The annual 2014 Health Care in Your Future summit will feature a key note speaker, multiple classes, and many exhibitors on March 26 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colorado. The Summit will provide members of the business community with the opportunity to discuss developments in health care, the …

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Elder Care Resource Day Seminar on March 29

The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents the fourth annual Elder Care Resource Day for seniors and family caregivers at The Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins on March 29. Registration or check in starts at 8 am. Classes start at 8:30 am and lasts until 3 pm. The all day seminar will include …

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The Hillcrest Hosts Professional For Seniors Group

The Hillcrest of Loveland, a senior retirement assisted living and memory care community, hosted the first monthly 2014 meeting of Professional For Seniors in January. The Hillcrest hosted over 80 professionals dedicated to seving the senior community in Larimer and Weld counties. The Hillcrest served a delicious breakfast buffet featuring ‘Eggs Benedict.’ The Hillcrest gave …

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Larimer County Coalition offers Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes

If you hire someone to care for a loved one while you work, call your mom weekly to see if she is okay, help a parent with finances, take your spouse to doctor’s appointments, or have a loved one living with a chronic illness, then this class is designed just for you. A Coalition including …

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10th Annual Big Thunder Draft Horse Show Returns To The Ranch!

The Tenth Annual Big Thunder Draft Horse Show, at Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena at The Ranch in Loveland, has been announced for Friday, January 17 through Sunday, January 19, 2014. Show times are 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The event draws National and Local competitors, from as far as …

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