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eNews Review
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What is changing? Read more with the article, "Florida practice catches HHS attention"
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This is not a bad thing - Soda, candy out under USDA's proposed school snack rules
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Article Archive Snippets
| "If you know someone who is juggling care needs for an aging parent, in addition to caring for their own children; then you know someone in the "sandwich" generation. While caring ..."
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Hospice: The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare
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Palliative Care for Pets
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Parenting our Parents
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Senior Service Highlights
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Colorado Front Range News & Events
Greetings!
We have a nice selection of articles, news and events for February 2013 including:
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What's best for Mom? - Home vs. Assisted Living
Submitted by Gary Rasmussen, CSA - Director of Senior Resources at Assisted Transition located in Denver, Colorado. They can be reached at 303-872-6699.
Website: www.AssistedTransition.com/Denver
"The politically correct view, and often is the right move, is for Mom to stay in the home as long as physically possible. The government strongly encourages this, as well as the family pocketbook. However, it isn't always the best option, even when the senior is physically able. ..."
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When do you need a Guardianship or Conservatorship in Colorado?
Submitted by Marco D. Chayet of Chayet & Danzo, LLC, and the past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. Marco Chayet can be reached at 303-355-8500.
Website: www.ColoradoElderLaw.com
"Too often, individuals do not plan for illness, injury, or incapacity and have not executed proper medical or financial directives such as a durable medical power of attorney or a durable financial power of attorney. A power of attorney is a document that is executed by a competent person which gives a nominated agent the authority to manage all or some of a person's medical or financial affairs ..."
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You're Home Talks about Hydration
Submitted by Chef Thomas Burke, owner and star of You're Home in-home dining services. Thomas can be reached at 720-210-8763.
Website: www.YoureHomeColorado.com
"Welcome to the Colorado High Plains Desert. That's right, we live in a desert. Living at such high altitude and with a very arid climate means we need to keep ourselves from getting dry. I am talking about hydration. Drinking water several times a day is critical to our bodies ..."
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Reasons to Rent, Not Buy Another Home
submitted by Marianne Farrell - Farrell's Sales & Service. Marianne can be reached at 303-268-2786.
Website: www.FarrellSales.com
"As homeowners approach their golden years, the ability to care for their home, diminishes. They may not be ready for assisted living or skilled care, but still have years to enjoy independent living ... This doesn't necessarily mean you need to be thinking about buying a replacement home. Recent trends show residents sharing living space in 4-8 unit condos, such as in Boulder ..."
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Insider Tips for Getting Rid of Large Items
Article submitted by Gone for Good. They can be reached at 303-736-2387. Visit their website for more information.
Website: www.goneforgoodstore.com
"Do you run into a situation where you need to get rid of trash, but your normal trash company will not pick it up. Here are the top 3 items that our customers call in to be hauled away ..."
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February 2013
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At a glance you will find ...
Feb 9 - 17 - Colorado Garden & Home Show
Feb 11 - Active Minds presents New Orleans
Feb 12 - Courage to Mourn Presentation
Feb 12 - Active Minds presents: The History of Denver
Feb 12 - Mardi Gras at RiverPointe Senior Community of Littleton
Feb 12 - Active Minds presents: Abraham Lincoln
Feb 13 - Active Minds at RiverPointe Senior Living
Feb 14 - Casablanca The Wildlife Experience
Feb 14 - Valentines at the Mansion
Feb 19 - Senior Connection Show from WestWind Productions
Feb 20 - Active Minds hosted by Covenant Village of Colorado
Feb 22 - Active Minds at Dayton Place
February 27 - Estate Planning & Asset Protection
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Feb 12 - Fundraiser for Good Samaritan Ft. Collins Village
Feb 13 - Men's Pool Night The Residences at Balfour - The Royal Gorge
Feb 14 & other dates - Contemplative Competencies Class Series from Windhorse Family & Elder Care
Feb 16 - Coronary Prevention - Free Seminar "Stopping Heart Attacks"
Feb 19 - Senior Connection Show from WestWind Productions
Feb 25 - Active Minds: Aviation: From Kitty Hawk to Today
Feb 26 - Thriving Independently at Home - A Resource Fair
Feb 26 - Storytelling with Dan Overholser
Feb 27 - Alzheimer's Education Class at Juniper Village at Louisville
Feb 27 - Advance Directives at Balfour Retirement Community
Feb 28 - Plugged in Life: Technology's impact on Socializingr
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Feb - MorningStar at Mountain Shadows Info Center Opens
March 8 - Tech Day Help at Colorado Springs Senior Center
April 6 - Peak Education's Magic of Two - Celebrating 'Giving Back'
August 2-3 - Colorado Family History Expo 2013
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Feb 16, March 16, April 13 - Legislative Breakfast Pueblo Community
Feb 18 - Great Backyard Bird Count in Pueblo
Feb 20 - Colorado Leading Edge: Entrepreneur Training Program
March 8, 9 & 10 - 2013 Pueblo's Home & Garden Show
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February 2013
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Link to Article Archive - Click Here - February 2013 Articles
Coping with Caregiving Communication
Free Tax Preparation in Colorado for Lower Income Families
Insider Tips for Getting Rid of Large Items
Reasons to Rent, Not buy another home
Surviving the Storm: Finding the Best New Normal
What's best for Mom? - Home vs. Assisted Living
When do you need a Guardianship or Conservatorship in Colorado?
You're Home Talks about Hydration
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February 16, 2013 - Saturday, 12:00PM, doors open 11:30AM
Coronary Prevention - Free Seminar
"Stopping Heart Attacks"
Featuring Keynote Speaker - Dr. Bill Blanchett, M.D. of Front Range Preventive Imaging and Special Guest - Gloria Neal of The Gloria Neal Show-AM760 and CBS4 Evening News
Location: Spice of Life Event Center
We are celebrating Heart Month this February and are holding a special event on "Stopping Heart Attacks." Our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Blanchet, an Internal Medicine Physician in Boulder and the Medical Director at Front Range Preventive Imaging. He is nationally known as an advocate for the early detection and prevention of heart disease, colon cancer, and lung cancer. He has been featured on Channel 7 News, The Wellness Hour, and is a monthly guest on The TuesdayTalk Show. Our event also features special guest Gloria Neal an award winning multi-media talent whose versatility has made her a much sought after personality. Gloria is the star of The Gloria Neal Show (also known as the The Glo Show) on AM 760, Monday-Friday from 7:00AM to 10:00AM. You can also see Gloria every weekday night on the CBS4 Evening News. Reservations required - call 303-884-2972 or email us.
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February 26, 2013 - Tuesday, 3:00PM - 6:30PM
Thriving Independently at Home - A Resource Fair
Address: 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO
Thriving Independently at Home Resource Fair for seniors, people with disabilities and their family members will be held on Tuesday, February 26th at the East Boulder Senior Center. Browse over 45 information tables on non-profit and for-profit services. Speak with agency and business representatives. Learn from panels on legal issues, in-home services, financial assistance, home safety and home modifications, volunteer visitor programs, and wellness programs in the home. Sponsored by Interagency Network of Boulder, Boulder Seniors Foundation, American Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Colorado, 50Plus Marketplace Newspaper, Law Firm of Vincent, Romeo and Rodriquez, Colorado Senior Advisors, Seniors Resource Guide, Kaiser Permanente and more. Have questions? Call 303-441-4150.
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