Jan 10 2017
A new dementia research program called B Sharp was presented at a recent Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins by a panel of four experts: Jeni Cross, CSU Sociology professor; India Luxton, CSU Research assistant; Angel Hoffman with Stepping Stones at Banner Health; and Katie Fahrenbruch, Alzheimer’s Association Northern Colorado Director. The program was launched …
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Dec 30 2016
In October, Larimer County Office on Aging honored family caregivers who graduated from the Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes in 2016. Fifty-five students and speakers attended the annual Toast to Caregivers at the Lodge at MacKenzie Place in Fort Collins. Alan Heileman, MacKenzie Sales Manager and a class facilitator gave the introduction followed by Alan Arnette, …
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Dec 13 2016
Last month, several organizations in Larimer County gave tribute to our veterans. Thrivent Financial and Adamson Funeral Services held their annual Veterans Family Fair and tailgate party at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. Over 400 people including veterans, their families, and exhibitors attended the event. Veteran’s Family Fair. Over 25 exhibitors showed military or veteran …
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Dec 08 2016
At November’s Senior Network meeting, four speakers discussed grandparents raising their grandchildren. This program highlighted a unique group of caregivers that are often overlooked, a group that continues to grow locally and throughout the nation. These caregivers experience a unique set of challenges. Nancy Mendoza, Human Development student at CSU in Fort Collins, Suzanna Hetchler, Seniors …
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Oct 13 2016
At September’s Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins, Jill Couch with Pro 31 Safe Senior Driver gave an informative presentation on evaluating senior drivers. Her company reaches out to many senior and professional groups on educating the public about safe senior driving and helping or evaluating seniors with their driving abilities. National Highway Traffic Safety …
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Sep 27 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association was the grateful recipient of funds raised by Caring Senior Service, Fort Collins. Club Tico was the location where over one hundred staff members, volunteers, friends and supporters gathered together to share conversation, enjoy a delicious lunch and musical entertainment. The Sunnyside Singers entertained by playing favorites from back in the day; …
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Sep 23 2016
As part of their annual giving program for needy causes, Park Regency Loveland Senior Living provided donations to Mountain Home Children’s Home and Alzheimer’s Association. In July, a $3,000 donation check was presented to Mountain States Children’s Home in Longmont. The donation will help replace a new entry road to their facility. Pictured, Cyndy Luzinski & …
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Sep 23 2016
Mildred Johnson has lived in Fort Collins since 1962. Mildred’s husband of 50 years passed away in 1996. Mildred is the mother of a grown son and daughter, a grandmother. Her family extends to a step daughter and her husband, a step grandson and being a step great-grandmother. Mildred is a retired Colorado State University …
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Aug 18 2016
It’s now easier than ever for Fort Collins residents to see the West Nile virus (WNV) risk in their neighborhoods, thanks to a new Risk Map that is live on fcgov.com/westnile. One glance at the high-tech WNV Risk Map shows where testing indicates the presence of WNV positive mosquitoes. The City of Fort Collins operates …
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Jul 26 2016
On Tuesday, June 7th, Mayor Pro Tem, Gerry Horak delivered a Proclamation to the City of Fort Collins recognizing National Healthcare Decisions Day. Sharing the Care Campaign’s founder Peggy Budai and volunteer Aislinn Kottwitz accepted the proclamation. Sharing the Care is a grassroots movement working towards improving transitions in healthcare. Currently, there are over 200 …
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Jun 08 2016
Oakridge Crossing is a newly planned mixed-use community that aims to provide senior residents an enjoyable lifestyle at an affordable price. Oakridge Crossing will consist of 110 apartments and 5,000 square feet of ground floor office space contained in a beautiful three story building. The apartments are designed for independent seniors ages 62 and older …
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May 31 2016
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has selected painter Lyse Dzija as its 2016 Visual Artist. Dzija will create a work of art inspired by Larimer County’s parks and open spaces. Dzija was juried into and attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art school in the U.S., before launching her career …
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