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Save the Date - Colorado Senior Law Days
Fill in the Gaps Healthcare Workshops
Medicare Basics Video Series
News & Event Highlights Colorado Front Range
Article - Social Security's Safety Net
Article - Use of Trusts in Disability Planning
Article - Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Article - The Dementia Journey
March - The Prepared Senior
Learn More - Health Passport Program
April 2012 Article Highlights
Local Event Highlights
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Colorado
Senior Law Day
Plans for 2012
Senior Law Day are underway.

June 2 -Jeffco
July 28 -Denver
August 11 -Boulder
August 11 -Larimer


Covenant Village of Colorado
Westminster
Discover the possibilities of retirement at a Covenant Retirement Community ...
Covenant Village
of Colorado

Senior Expos
May 1, 2012
Salute to Seniors
Denver
Learn More

June 2, 2012
Boomer & Beyond
Colorado Springs
 

Find more events at - Denver Senior News & Events 

 

Senior Real Estate Specialist  
SRESŪ Realtors Serving the Greater Denver Metro Area

"Fill in the Gaps"
Workshops
April 13, May 11, Sept 14, Oct 12 & Nov 9

Workshops on Taking Control of Your Healthcare Decisions from Life Quality Institute

Balfour Senior Living
Louisville, CO
Balfour Senior Living provides a full continuum of care for older adults.
Learn More

National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 16, 2012

View a short video produced by NHDD for National Healthcare Decisions Day.


Visit Web Broadcast Archive of Healthy Aging Today.
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Pinon Management
12 Locations in Colorado
Piņon is recognized for serving individuals needing long-term care, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation and wellness services.
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Colorado Move Management 
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Springwood Retirement
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Retirement

Arvada, Colorado
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RiverPointe Senior Living
RiverPointe
Senior Living
Littleton, Colorado
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Bessie's Hope
Bessie's Hope enhances the quality of life for nursing home and assisted living elders ... check out their events.

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Inn at Garden Plaza
Colorado Springs
Continuum of Care Retirement community Living at its Best!
Inn at Garden Plaza
Save the Date!
1940's
WWII Era Ball
June 16, 2012
Boulder, Colorado
More information
to come!

Me & My Caregivers
Medication Tips for the Caregiver and
Care-receiver


Home Helpers
Providing In-Home Care for our Seniors, Families, and Community

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Prime Time
For Seniors
Denver & Northern Colorado's information source for the 50-Plus population since 1986
Call 303-665-5593 to find a paper!
Concordia on the Lake
Concordia
on the Lake
Littleton
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Cowboy Moving & Storage
Serving Denver &
the Colorado
Front Range
Cowboy Moving & Storage


Resources for family caregiving and senior care issues ranging from medical issues, caregiver support and wellness.
Family Caregiver Network
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
Aurora
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
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Tax time is
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is there to help low to moderate income seniors!


Always Best Care  
Always Best Care provides exceptional In-Home Care and Assisted Living Placement.


Couchman Center for Complete Dentistry
Colorado Springs Dentist - Dr. Couchman - World Class Smiles!
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Summit Home Health Care
Colorado Springs
Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency, locally owned and operated serving Colorado Springs community, Teller County & the northern Tri-Lakes.
Summit Home Health
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April 2012
News, Events & Resources

from Seniors Resource Guide™

For Seniors, Boomers, Families, Loved Ones & Friends Living in and along the

Colorado Front Range
Greetings!

Welcome to the SeniorsResourceGuide.com e-Newsletter for seniors, boomers, families, loved ones, friends and senior professionals living in and along the Colorado Front Range.
 
A thank you to those that have signed up for
our Colorado Front Range e-Newsletter!  
Why are we sending this e-Newsletter? The goal is to help spread the word about local senior resources and services, highlight events and save a tree or two. We feature different topics related to aging in the hope that seniors and their families become better prepared for aging. The organizations and companies featured are experts and professionals dedicated to serving seniors. If you have questions, visit their websites, email or call them.

Highlights Along the Colorado Front Range ...

Video Highlights
We like to feature a video each month. For this month we are featuring two short videos.

SunBridge Healthcare Rehab Recovery SuitesŪ Video
SunBridge Healthcare has produced a short video on their Rehab Recovery SuitesŪ. This program fits well with the new awareness of avoiding re-admittance to hospitals after an illness, injury or surgery.
Link to Rehab Recovery Suites Video
Link to Sunbridge Healthcare website

National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 16, 2012
A second short video was produced by NHDD for National Healthcare Decisions Day. This short video is inspiring in it simple and powerful message. Look for more information on National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th and get involved in this very important topic. Link to the NHDD website to view their video. Link to
event website - www.nhdd.org

Colorado Front Range Event Highlights
 April 13, May 11, Sept 14, Oct 12 and Nov 9
"Fill in the Gaps" - Dynamic Workshops on Taking Control of Your Healthcare Decisions from Life Quality Institute
Location: First Universalist Church
Address: 4104 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver
A dynamic workshop series designed to answer your questions and help you take control of your healthcare decisions. Are you providing care for another adult?
 www.LifeQualityInstitute.org

April 17, 2012 - Tuesday, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Empowering Baby Boomers - Evening 3-part Presentation at RiverPointe Senior Living
Location: RiverPointe Senior Living
Address: 5225 South Prince Street, Littleton
Answers and tools for the coming age! Questions asked and answered at this free informative presentation. Part 2 will be on May 15th and Part 3 will be on June 19th. Cost-Free. RSVP appreciated. Refreshments will be served.

April 19, 2012 - Thursday, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Spine and Back Pain - What Treatments Work ...
Location: Porter Adventist Hospital, Conference Center, 1st Floor
Address: 2525 S. Downing Street, Denver
Do you have a pinched nerve? Spinal stenosis? Bulging discs? Bone spurs? Herniated disc? Sciatica or other symptoms of the degenerative spine? Are you confused about all of the treatment options available? Learn how to navigate through all of the information out there and find out what may work for you. Presented by Timothy Kuklo, MD and Jonathan Clapp, MD. To register please call 303-765-6549. FREE valet parking

April 22, 2012 - Sunday, 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Ladies Only Old Fashioned Tea Party at Springbrooke Retirement and Assisted Living
Location: Springbrooke Retirement and Assisted Living
Address: 6800 Leetsdale Drive, Denver
Join the ladies of Springbrooke and their guests for an old fashioned tea party, full of grace and charm. Dress in your party attire. Enjoy the soft chamber music, games, light refreshments, tea-leaf reading and take home a delightful party favor. Please be sure to RSVP to 303-331-9963 by April 18, 2012.

April 23, 2012 - Monday, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Seed Exchange and Healthy Living Presentation for Seniors
Location: Dr Kim Dalzell's Home in Colorado Springs
Address: 6745 Grey Wolf Court, Colorado Springs, CO
In celebration of Earth Month come and hear Dr. Kim Dalzell speak about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables and experience the innovative tower garden. With the tower garden you can grow produce on your porch or deck with air and water. There is no bending, digging in dirt and no weeds! Please RSVP by April 22nd.

April 24, 2012 - Tuesday, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Asset Protection Workshop at Denver Credit Union
Location: Denver Credit Union
Address: 1075 Acoma Street, Denver
Frank J. Danzo III of the Elder Law Firm of Chayet & Danzo LLC in Cherry Creek will be giving a free Asset Protection Workshop at the Denver Credit Union.
www.ColoradoElderLaw.com

April 26, 2012 - Thursday, 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM
Knowledge is Power: Lunch and Learn Seminar at The Residences at Balfour
Location: The Residences at Balfour
Address: 1336 E Hecla Drive, Louisville
Join us for our popular "Lunch & Learn" seminar and explore the many opportunities available to older adults. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling: 303-867-6382.

April 27, 2012 - Friday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Healthy Brain Luncheon at Juniper Village at Aurora
Location: Juniper Village at Aurora
Address: 11901 E Mississippi Avenue, Aurora, CO
Enjoy a healthy lunch of brain boosting foods while learning more about maintaining a healthy brain. For the adventurous of heart there will be entertaining activities to give your brain a fun workout! RSVP by Monday, April 23 to 303-341-6335.
 www.junipercommunities.com

April 28, 2012 - Saturday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Columbine Community Village Presentation: Staying in Our Own Homes as We Grow Older
Location: Columbine Library
Address: 7706 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton
Are you a South Jefferson County resident, age 55-plus? Do you prefer to stay in your home as you grow older? Area residents are invited to a public information meeting on Saturday April 28th at the Columbine Library. RSVP on our website, or call 303-730-6432.

April 30, 2012 - Monday
Senior Connection at Carmel Oaks - Lakewood
Location: Carmel Oaks Retirement Community
Address: 1811 South Harlan Circle, Lakewood
WestWind Productions is pleased to produce the 2nd Senior Connection show at the Carmel Oaks Retirement Community in Lakewood. The community offers ample parking for vendors and guests. Other Senior Connection shows dates and locations in 2012 are listed!
 
Get Details on more Local Senior News & Events
We also include links to popular local calendars.
Colorado Springs
Denver
Northern Colorado
Pueblo-Caņon City
N E W S   &   E V E N T S   H I G H L I G H T S
Colorado Front Range    

   

Colorado Springs
For 2012 Senior Resource Council of Colorado Springs wants to remind you to save the date for ...
April 7 - Lecture Series: Jonathan Rees
April 15 - Henderson History Idol Competition
April 21 - Celebrate Earth Day at Rock Ledge Ranch
April 21 - Environmental Sustainability for Earth Day
April 29 - Tea & Conversation Charlotte at Rock Ledge Ranch

Denver
Wow! There are a lot of events in Denver - you need to visit this web page and check back as we often add events!
April 6 - Hospice Panel Discussion at Juniper Village at Aurora
April 6 - Community Resource Fair Exempla St Joseph Hospital
April 13 - Fill in the Gaps Workshops Life Quality Institute
April 13 - Active MindsŪ Medicare Presentation
April 16 - Communications Seminar Caley Ridge Assisted Living
April 17 - Empowering Baby Boomers RiverPointe Senior Living
April 18 - Active Minds: China - Covenant Village Colorado
April 18 - Aging in Place Senior Resource Center
April 19 - Spine and Back Pain - What Treatments Work
April 21 - Community Shred a Thon Eastern Star Masonic
April 22 - Tea Party Springbrooke Retirement
April 23 - Active Minds: China - Cherry Creek Retirement Village
April 24 - Asset Protection Workshop Denver Credit Union
April 25 - Heather Gardens Spring Resource Fair
April 25 - Joint Preservation Brookdale Senior Living
April 27 - Healthy Brain Luncheon Juniper Village at Aurora
April 27-29 - Giant Lego Exhibit Colorado Convention Center
April 28 - Columbine Community Village Presentation
April 28 - National Rebuilding Day
April 29 - Ladder of Orpheus at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
April 30 - Senior Connection at Carmel Oaks

Northern Colorado
Balfour Senior Living has a wonderful variety of events happening in March.
April 18 - Clarinetist & Guitarist - The Lodge at Balfour
April 20 & 21 - 9Health Fair in Fort Collins
April 23 - Senior Connection in Longmont, Colorado
April 25 - 9Health Fair at The Lodge at Balfour
April 26 - Knowledge is Power: Lunch and Learn at Balfour
April 26 - Alzheimer's Communication Balfour Cherrywood Village
Learn more about Balfour Senior Living

Pueblo
There are a wide variety of events in Pueblo!
April 5 - Memories in the MakingŪ Art Auctions
May 26-28 - Territory Days in Old Colorado City
A R T I C L E
SSI - Social Security's Safety Net - Part 6   

 

Article submitted by Mike Baksa, Lead Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration in Denver Regional Communications Office. For more information visit www.socialsecurity.gov

 
"In an earlier edition of Seniors Resource Guide you may have noticed a brief mention about another program administered by Social Security - SSI. Officially known as the Supplemental Security Income program, SSI is a safety net for individuals who are disabled or blind or at least age 65, and who have limited income and resources ..."

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A R T I C L E
Use of Trusts in Disability Planning    

 

Article submitted by Marco D. Chayet and Dawn Hewitt of Chayet & Danzo, LLC. They can be reached at 303-355-8500 and through the firm's website - www.ColoradoElderLaw.com

 

"There are several different types of trusts that can be used to enhance the quality of life for a trust beneficiary with special needs. These trusts generally supplement benefits that the beneficiary receives through public assistance programs, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid ..."

Learn More  

A R T I C L E  
Home Modificiations for Aging in Place  

Article submitted by Erik Listou, CAPS, CAASH, CGR, CGP, CR, LDST. Eric Listou is the Founder of the Build Responsible Institute, providing education and awareness to consumers and the industry. Visit his website for more information - www.BuildResponsibleInstitute.com

"...Do you have a family member or friend who wants to continue living in their home? Are you moving to a new home? How do you know what modifications you need to allow you, your family and friends to live safely and comfortably? Let me offer some suggestions about what are typical changes your home may need ..."

Learn More 

A R T I C L E  
The Dementia Journey Part 2: Love Well    

 

Article submitted by Joy Davidson, CEO of Joyful Transitions, LLC. Joyful Transitions, LLC is a senior focused move management company serving the greater Denver Metro area. They can be reached at 720-244-2660 and visit their website at www.joyful-transitions.com.  

 

"... Whenever we are faced with a major loss in life, the first step in dealing with the change is to acknowledge what is being lost and grieve that loss in order to be able to move onto acceptance of what is now happening ..."

Learn More 

T H E  P R E P A R E D  S E N I O R     
All About Disability ...  

 

Article submitted by Paul Millinghausen, Social Security District Manager in Center City Philadelphia. For more information visit www.socialsecurity.gov

"Disability is something most people do not like to think about. But if you're not able to work because you have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits. Here's what you need to know ..." 

L E A R N  M O R E 
Health Passport Program   

With the Health Passport you'll be connected with a dynamic group of well-educated, engaged Coloradoans who want to learn how to live better, be healthier, stay active, meet interesting people and contribute to their community. You will have access to Health Passport website links and programs designed to link you to public and private benefits for which you may be eligible, need help understanding or opportunities to learn about a topic in depth. Whether you want to attend a history or technology class, or you're looking for free Medicare and health insurance counseling for yourself or a loved one, you will find Health Passport an invaluable! Learn more! 

M O R E  H I G H L I G H T S
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Denver Senior Real Estate Specialists - Click Here 

Local Move Management & Organizers - Click Here  

Blue Spruce Assisted Living - Click Here 

Cowboy Moving & Storage - Click Here 

Always Best Care Senior Services - Click Here 

Home Helpers - Click Here

All the Comfort of Home - Click Here  

Summit Home Health - Click Here 

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  • All About Disability
  • Do you know how many pairs of shoes you own? Can you prove it?
  • Earth Day or Any Day, Save a Tree by Going Online
  • Forget Spring Cleaning, Scrub Down Your Budget Instead
  • From Hear to There ... Let's Deal With Hearing Loss
  • Get Involved in National Health Decision Day 'Everyday'
  • Home Modifications for Aging in Place
  • Our Egg Hunt for You
  • SSI - Social Security's Safety Net - Part 6
  • The Dementia Journey Part 2: Love Well
  • Use of Trusts in Disability Planning
  • Why Retire to Terra Mariae located in Covington, Louisiana 
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C O L O R A D O   F R O N T   R A N G E
More Local Event Highlights
 

9Health Fair is coming back for 2012
Serving Denver and the Colorado Front Range

The traditional 9 Days of the health fair will be April 21-29, 2012. 9Health Fair promotes health awareness and encourages individuals to assume responsibility for their own health by offering free and low-cost health awareness and educational screenings. Organized and delivered by volunteers, 9Health Fair also offers opportunities to talk with health professionals about health issues affecting their lives. There will also be fairs running as early as March and others running as late as May. Check the website in the coming months for more information about locations, screenings offered and education available.

www.9healthfair.org 

  

Colorado Springs

June 2, 2012 - Saturday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Annual Boomer & Beyond Senior Expo Colorado Springs
Location: World Arena, Colorado Springs
The Boomer and Beyond Senior Expo is planned for June 2nd from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a free event with free parking. Our event is wheelchair accessible and gives older adults, boomers, seniors and their families a great opportunity to learn about senior resources and services in the area. The event also features prizes, games, vendors, entertainment and refreshments. This event is brought to the community by the Colorado Springs Seniors Resource Council. Check back for more information. 
www.srccos.org 
Find details and more events Colorado Springs

Denver
 
May 1, 2012 - Tuesday, 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Think Beyond Vision Fair at Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center 
Location: Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center
Address: 2004 West Powers Ave., Littleton, CO
Join the Center for People With Disabilities for "Think Beyond Vision" a vendor/resource fair and public forum for those 55 and over.

May 11, 2012
Salute to Seniors from Colorado Gerontological Society
The Salute to Seniors is the largest senior event and fair in
the state of Colorado, and for over twenty years has been known as the premier event for seniors to combine information, education, entertainment and friendship

 

Northern Colorado Event Highlights

April 26, 2012 - Thursday, 6:30 PM
Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer's? The Voices of Family Caregivers 
Location: Balfour Cherrywood Village 
Address: 282 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville 
Caregivers, family members and those who just want to know more about this disease are invited to attend our popular Spring Lecture Series. This presentation will feature a panel of family members who will share their experiences and challenges dealing with Alzheimer's disease and will answer audience questions. Lecture is free but seating is limited. RSVP 303-604-2700.

  

Pueblo-Caņon City

 

Save the Date - May 26 - 28, 2012
Territory Days in Old Colorado City
Location: Old Colorado City, Colorado
Territory Days is a three day annual event and is one of the Colorado's largest outdoor festivals with an "Old West" theme. This is one of the state's largest craft vendor fairs (over 200 food, craft and commercial vendors) with pony rides, kids play area, petting zoo, mechanical bull, Cowboy Church Service, toy train rides, gold panning, wild west gunfight re-enactments, live blacksmithing, period costumed characters, live birds of prey, native American dancers, quick draw competition, and two beer gardens with live music running all three days.  

http://shopoldcoloradocity.com/ 

Find details and more events Pueblo-Canon City     

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