Aug 07 2023
With high temperatures predicted in August, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) recommends that residents plan for periods of extreme heat. Temperatures of 105 degrees or above put everyone at risk of heat-related illness and heatstroke, which can be fatal if not treated appropriately. Everyone should watch for signs and symptoms of these illnesses when the …
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Feb 08 2022
As thousands of Boulder County residents recover from the devastation of the late December Marshall Fire, the Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center in Lafayette continues to serve those displaced or otherwise impacted by the fire, and residents are urged to come to the center to register for and receive the help they need. The Disaster …
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Oct 01 2019
As demographics in Boulder County shift such that the percentage of us who are older adults increases, so too does the number who, in one way or another, are living with dementia. In response to this, community advocates and service providers are increasingly seeking to ensure that we embrace those affected, by providing programs that …
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Sep 10 2019
Teamwork is key to improving the lives of PACE participants. The National PACE Association has proclaimed September as National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the work of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®). This year’s theme of “PACE: Many Hands, Many Minds, ONE Goal” highlights the central role of the PACE interdisciplinary …
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Feb 05 2019
If you are finding yourself currently in or near a caregiving phase of life and have concerns about how to cope with all the aspects involved, you are in good company. One way that caregivers of older adults in Boulder County can gather community, support, and knowledge, is through Caregiver Training Classes offered by Boulder …
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Jul 24 2018
The Longmont Museum has received a grant for $20,000 from the Dodge Family Fund to support a new initiative called the Equitable Access Project. The Equitable Access Project (EAP) is designed to create opportunities for impactful art and culture encounters at the Museum for children in Boulder and Weld Counties by eliminating financial barriers. It …
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Mar 06 2018
The National Caregiver Training Program is a 6 week course, held for 3 hours each week. It is designed to help family caregivers learn the practical skills needed for providing safe, confident home care for frail older loved ones. Whether you are caring for someone in your home, from across town, or from farther away …
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Jan 30 2018
Visiting Angels of Boulder County understands the importance of allowing seniors to remain safely and happily in their own home. The continuation of daily routines in the comfort of one’s own home and community is good for both physical and mental health. Many seniors are able to live independently, but some daily tasks may become …
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Dec 05 2017
By the time this edition goes to print, I will have retired from my position with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, after 18 years of providing services and support to family caregivers of older adults. Another person will succeed me in the position, and I’m sure they’ll find it as interesting and rewarding as …
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May 09 2017
TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is accepting applications to provide services to eligible participants living in Boulder and southwest Weld Counties. This innovative program serves residents by providing preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services that enable these elderly individuals to continue living safely in the community. TRU PACE registration is …
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May 09 2017
John Zabawa, President, and CEO of Seniors’ Resource Center has been appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper, to be a member of the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA). Zabawa brings more than three decades of expertise on seniors’ issues to the group. SAPGA examines: • the impact of the aging demographic shift on the …
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May 02 2017
By Emily Cooper, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging The annual Caregiving Symposium, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and TRU PACE, is Tuesday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Plaza Convention Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont. Designed for the thousands of Boulder County residents who provide care for older …
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