Free screenings by a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. Balance & fall prevention strategies, programs and resources shared based on results. 20 minuet appointments. Registration required by calling 970-495-8560.
A monthly educational talk and discussion for dementia caregivers, providing essential information on a variety of topics hosted by the Alzheimer's Association and the Multidisciplinary Center on Aging at the University of Colorado.On Zoom, to register CLICK HERE TODAY For more information, please email keosthoff@alz.org
September Opening/Celebration at Morningstar Exhibit Silent Auction
The Family Center/La Familia has had the honor to serve our community for over 30 years. We celebrate our impact with supporters and guests at our annual Fiesta Party fundraising event! This is a lively event filled with delicious Mexican food, margaritas, dancing, salsa lesson, auctioned prizes, and more dancing! Our venue host, The Lyric, is the perfect setting, offering ideal open event space. Come dance with us! This event is a way for our families, donors, board, and supporters to celebrate the impact we make in our community and the good work we do for our future: our youth.***Tickets include entrance to the party, 2 drink tickets, fiesta food, live music, and the opportunity to bid on fantastic auction items. Our VIP ticket includes even more!
Dementia Friendly Denver is an affiliate of Dementia Friendly America, a not for profit, volunteer-based initiative announced at the White House Conference on Aging in 2015. Our mission is to make communities across the nation more dementia friendly, reduce dementia stigma, and improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimers disease and other dementias and their family care partners.Dementia Friendly Denver offers free dementia education programs to government, business, academic, faith, and community groups throughout the greater Denver area.Topics include: What is the difference between Alzheimers disease and dementia? What are the most common types of dementia? Cognitive issues might not be dementia What are the risk factors and warning signs for dementia? Ten things you can do at any age to reduce dementia risk How to get a dementia diagnosis Promising research updates The latest information on treatments Dementia communication, interaction, and behavior tips Community dementia resourcesAudiences report feeling better about the topic after attending this optimistic overview!