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‘Tis the Season for Family Gatherings

At a recent Dementia Together “SPECAL®” (pronounced “speckle”) workshop, we discussed how loved ones with dementia sometimes withdraw or become agitated during family gatherings. The assumption is often made, “it’s just part of the disease.” At Dementia Together, we agree: Withdrawal or expressions of agitation are part of disease. The dis-ease of trying to navigate …

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Christmas Traditions in the U.S.

In the United States, the holiday season brings families together. Families get together, enjoy a Christmas dinner, listen to festive music, and give each other gifts. American traditions vary by family, but here are several popular traditions celebrated by Americans. On Christmas eve, Santa arrives with his reindeer sleigh, slides through the chimney, and loads …

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Six Pains of Holiday Shipping

Unlike Santa, most of us don’t have elves to take care of properly packing up holiday packages. With shipping deadlines coming up quickly, it’s time to start thinking about getting those presents in the mail. If you don’t know where to begin with sending gifts across town or around the world, read on for the …

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Tis the Season to Save on Holiday Essentials

This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more! Spend more time creating memories and less time preparing with a few tips from experts at Dollar General. One of the best parts of the holidays may be seeing the excited …

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Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill

This winter, residential energy bills could rise as much as 54% over last year. According to data from the Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate, Xcel Energy bills for the average household are projected to be about $177 in December, up from $115 last year. In the winter, access to affordable heating is essential. …

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Healthy Aging

Contemporary approaches to healthy living, with an increasing attentiveness to social determinants of health and the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being. This link is external to health.gov., hold potential — even real promise — to provide us with longer and greaterquality lives, especially through our later years. Focusing and sustaining meaningful action in support …

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Denver Zoo Annual Holiday Lights

When it comes to holiday magic, you can always count on Zoo Lights, where natural wonders take on a whole new light. This year, our newest installations illuminate nature’s brilliant animation, with enchanting additions like Aurora Borealis, Savannah Sunset and Electric Jungle. As you wander through our winter wonderland, keep an eye out for nightly …

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Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill

This winter, residential energy bills could rise as much as 54% over last year. According to data from the Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate, Xcel Energy bills for the average household are projected to be about $177 in December, up from $115 last year. In the winter, access to affordable heating is essential. …

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Menopause Hot Flashes: Nine Tips for Women Staying Cool Naturally!

Menopause hot flashes and night sweats can be debilitating. It’s estimated that more than 80% of women are affected by hot flashes at some point. Experts don’t know for sure what causes them, but it’s thought that a lack of estrogen may affect the hypothalamus—the region of the brain that controls body temperature. The frequency, …

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CDC Approves COVID-19 Booster Shots!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved two new booster shots by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that take aim at the latest strains and variants of COVID-19. The bivalent formulations of the vaccines were approved for use as a single booster dose at least two months following primary or booster vaccination. The vaccines are …

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President Signs Bill to Reduce Medicare Prescription Prices!

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in August. This historic legislation will help millions of Medicare enrollees better afford their life-sustaining medications, and millions more Americans will be able to pay their Affordable Care Act premiums. “This law finally delivers on a promise that was made for decades to the American …

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It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot!

Much needed attention continues to focus on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. Yet another very important vaccine for older adults is the seasonal influenza vaccine or “flu” shot. The single best way to reduce your risk from flu and possibly serious complications is to get the flu shot every year. The good news is that …

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