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Colorado Front Range News & Events
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We have a great selection of articles, news and events for April 2013 including: April 19, 2013 - Friday, 1:30 - 3:30PMTake Steps to Make Your Healthcare Wishes KnownLocation: Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care Colorado Springs Address: 1514 N. Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs The public is invited to join Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care to learn more about how to Take Steps to Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known. The presentation will include a variety of educational tools and information about advance medical directives and PPHPC experts will be on hand to address questions and concerns. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call 719-387-6000. If you're not able to attend, www.caringinfo.org offers a variety of state-specific advance directives for all 50 states and the District of Columbia that meet the legal requirements for each state. You can download individual copies at no cost. For more information about Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, please their website or call 719-633-3400. www.caringinfo.orgwww.pikespeakhospice.orgApril 25, 2013 - Thursday, 5:30PM Silent Auction, Dinner 7PMBessie's Hope Copacabana Night Location: Grand Hyatt Denver Address: 1750 Welton St, Denver Plan to attend this fun event and fundraiser for Bessie's Hope. Sponsors include The Denver Post and Sue and Rich Jones with Honorary Chair, Former First Lady, Frances Owens. The show includes a silent auction at 5:30, 7:30 Gourmet Dinner with Wine and the Copacabana Show at 8:00 featuring The Four Lads known for their legendary harmony in the 50's, 60's and 70's and Leonard E. Barrett, Jr., a Denver favorite and an award winning actor and singer. Regular seating is $150, Patron seating is $200. Call 303-830-9037 to reserve your tickets today. Business sponsorship opportunities available - call today! www.BessiesHope.orgApril 30, 2013 - Tuesday, 8:15AM - 1:00PMVisually Impaired People's FairLocation: Russell Pavilion at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital Address: 1835 Franklin St, Denver, CO 80218 Join the American Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired of Colorado (ACBCO). This event features Dr. Nalin Metha, Retinal Specialist and Dr. Mark Maybury, Low Vision Optometrist. We will cover safety, orientation, mobility, legal issues and you! Snacks and beverages provided. Contact ACBCO for more information at 303-831-0117. www.acbco.orgApril 25, 2013 - Wednesday, 6:30 PMAlzheimer's Spring Lecture SeriesLocation: Balfour at Cherrywood Village Address: 282 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO 80027 Megan Carnarius, R.N., Executive Director of Balfour Cherrywood Village, is a nationally recognized expert on Alzheimer's disease. During this series she will address the nature of the disease and challenges of caring for those it touches. Guest speaker, Anne Giesen, D.O., of Wisdom Health will join the discussion about Alzheimer's care and understanding the changing medical needs through the stages. Please RSVP by phone: 303-604-2700. www.BalfourCare.comApril 25, 201313th Aging Network Senior ConferenceLocation: Adams County Fairgrounds Address: 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601 Join us for the Aging Network Senior Conference "Successful Aging." Find great resources and workshops. There is plenty of free parking, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, drawings and prizes. Breakout session topics include nutrition, self-care, fraud prevention, Medicare and technology. Go to our website for conference details. www.acanonline.orgwww.adamscountyfair.com |
Kidney Disease and a Renal Diet
Article 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
"Everybody is born with two kidneys. They are bean-shaped and about the size of a fist. They are located in the middle of your back, on the left and right of your spine, just below your rib cage ..." READ MORE
Urban Living for a "New Generation of Seniors" in Denver
Article submitted by Balfour Senior Living. Learn more about Balfour Senior Living and Balfour at Riverfront Park at their websites: Website: www.BalfourCare.com Website: www.BalfourAtRiverFrontPark.com
"Balfour Senior Living, a Louisville, Colorado-based owner/operator of full service senior living rental communities, has announced plans to build a $74 million senior living community in downtown Denver. The much anticipated Balfour at Riverfront Park development will be located adjacent to downtown Denver at 15th and Little Raven Streets ..." READ MORE
Uncomfortable Truth
Article submitted by Rodney Bell, from Think About it Colorado (TAIC). Website: www.thinkaboutitcolorado.org
"It's an uncomfortable truth - our health care isn't as safe as it could be. Part of the reason is that people feel intimidated by the topic. But there are steps everyone can take to promote health care safety ..." READ MORE
We are running this article again - what a great resource!
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 ..." READ MORE
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April 2013
| More Denver Events - Click Here At a glance you will find ... April 10 - One Past 5 Happy Hour Event April 11 - Ideas & Options for Life Expo Malley April 11 - How To Stay Young For the First 100 Years April 11 - Dusty Shoe Preview - A Construction Zone Event April 12 - Fundraising Dinner Silent Auction MorningStar at Dayton Place April 12-14 - World Wide Antique & Vintage Show 2013 Show April 13-14 - Doors Open Denver (DOD) 2013 April 15 - FREE Littleton Presentation. Telomeres & The Science April 16 - Good News Breakfast Coalition from Jefferson County April 17 - Tibet by Active Minds Covenant Village of Colorado April 20 - Caring for the Caregiver Workshop April 22 - Senior Connection Show from WestWind Productions April 23 - Wills & Trusts Class Elder Law Firm Chayet & Danzo, LLC April 24 - Healthy Brain Luncheon at Juniper Village at Aurora April 25 - Heather Gardens Spring Resource Fair 2013 April 25 - Bessie's Hope Copacabana Night April 27 - Personal Finance Workshop Elder Law Firm Chayet & Danzo April 30 - Visually Impaired People's Fair
More Northern Colorado Events - Click Here At a glance you will find ... April 10 - Assisted Living 101 at Balfour Retirement Community April 10 - Active Minds Presents Gold at Longmont Senior Center April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15 - Savvy Caregiver Program April 13 - Awakened Aging: Cultivating a Wise Heart April 15 - Balfour Travel Club Presents: A Peek at Peru April 16 - FREE Boulder Presentation. Telomeres & ... April 17 - Active Minds Presents the State of the European Union April 17 - Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death April 18 - Community Bingo at Hover Senior Community April 24 - Active Minds Presents China's Economic Transition April 24 - Laughaceuticals Series at The Villas April 25 - Alzheimer's Spring Lecture Series April 25 - Aging Network Senior Conference April 30 - Visually Impaired People's Fair
More Colorado Springs Events - Click Here At a glance you will find ... April 13 - Pikes Peak Regional History Lecture: SPACE WARS ... April 19 - Take Steps to Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known April 20 - Henderson History Idol at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum August 2-3 - Colorado Family History Expo 2013
More Pueblo Events - Click Here At a glance you will find ... April 13 - Legislative Breakfast Pueblo Community April 13 - Pet Expo
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April 2013
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Link to Article Archive - Click Here- April 2013 Articles
- Kidney Disease and a Renal Diet - Protect Yourself from Door to Door Thieves - Surviving the Storm: The Best New Normal - The Importance of Keeping Caregiving Records - Total Assist Vest - A Better Way to Transfer - Uncomfortable Truth - Urban Living for a "New Generation of Seniors" in Denver - Years of Life Experience
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April 11, 2013 - Thursday, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Dusty Shoe Preview - A Construction Zone Event Premiering New Highline Place by Anthem Memory Care
Address: 6767 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO
A "Dusty Shoe Preview" construction zone event of the new Highline Place by Anthem Memory Care. Located near Denver, Colorado in Littleton, Highline Place is an Anthem Memory Care community. Anthem is a company committed to addressing the needs of seniors afflicted by Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias through focused and specialized care. Anthem communities are planned, designed and operated with the specific needs of its residents in mind.
April 13 & 14, 2013 - Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM daily
Doors Open Denver (DOD) 2013
Location: Denver, Colorado
Doors Open Denver (DOD) 2013 is a free, city-wide annual celebration event that opens doors to Denver's exceptional architectural environment. DOD 2013 brings you into celebrated buildings and neighborhoods that are "uniquely Denver" to raise your awareness and excitement about great design. The weekend is all part of Architecture Month in Denver. Doors will Open in Denver to over 60 architecturally exciting sites.
May 8, 2013 - Wednesday, 7:00PM - 9:00PM The Conversation Project Location: Spice of Life Event Center Address: 5706 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO It is hard to talk about the end of life. But you know what is harder? When you don't. Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and founder of The Conversation Project, will talk about her work on a national level and with local organizers to create an initiative that will foster family conversations about this taboo topic. Attendees will leave with ideas about how to start 'the conversation' with their own families or friends. Tickets are available online and are just $10 and cover handouts and refreshments. www.regonline.com/conversationproject
June 5 - 9, 2013 36th Annual Rocky Mountain Senior Games Location: Greeley, Colorado The 36th annual Rocky Mountain Senior Games is presented by Humana on June 5-9, 2013 in Greeley, Colorado. Online registration is available. Registration booklets will be mailed to 2012 participants without an email address and to those who request a copy. If you would like to add your name to our mailing list please call 970-350-9433 with your name and address OR email your info to [email protected]. www.rockymountainseniorgames.com
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