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Click to viewRegister For Trip Here Immerse yourself in the holiday ambiance in the grand hall of this 1450s Scottish-style mountaintop castle built in the 1920s. Participants will enjoy a selection of teas, finger sandwiches and sweet treats followed by a one-hour tour of the history and architecture of Cherokee Castle. Semi-formal attire is recommended. The tour takes place primarily on the ramp-accessible main level, however, access to the second floor requires the use of stairs.
Beneficent connects seniors and disabled individuals to funds that pay for the high-quality care our industry partners provide. We have 100% application success rate for the programs covering the costs of assisted living, adult day care, non-medical home care, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. We serve the whole state of Colorado.At Beneficent, we enjoy providing financial certainty and confidence for everyone. Beneficent has been privileged to successfully assist thousands of families and individuals through asset preservation while coping with long-term care costs. We consider the trust extended to us over the last 20 plus years with our industry partners and clients to be among our greatest honors.Case Managers, Social Workers, & Certified Senior Advisors can EARN 1 CEU CREDIT through our 1- HOUR FREE ZOOM CLASSScan QR code or visit, www.DoingGoodForOthers.com to RSVP.Questions, contact Kim Searles, (CSA)Director of Education Kim@DoingGoodForOthers.com 719.645.8350
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), one of the largest non-profit theater organizations in the country. Tours take visitors through dressing rooms, costume and design studios, and even onto the stage. Learn how designers, builders, and technicians bring shows to life. Highlights include the newly renovated Bonfils Theatre Complex, Actor's Alley, and production shops filled with set models, costumes in progress, and props. Registration deadline for this trip is Monday, October 28 at 4 p.m. REGISTER HERE
Join AltaVita Senior Residences as we kick off the Holiday Season with our annual Pie Social! Enjoy delicious pie, hot apple cider, and see our beautiful Senior Living Campus. RSVP by November 11th by calling 720-745-8250.
At SYNERGY HomeCare, "CARE" stands for Coordinated And Responsive Engagement. We provide an integrated total solution to meeting your specific care needs. Whether for family members, friends or for yourself, you can be assured of the very best and highest quality care available. As loved ones experience the physical and emotional effects of aging, such as memory-related disorders (dementia and Alzheimers), chronic or acute illness or physical injury; our highly skilled caregivers are there to provide safety, comfort, and dignified assistance. We provide peace of mind and ensure that life at home will continue to be as independent and safe as possible.Call us now, at (303)465-HOME, to learn how our comprehensive CARE approach can help those with supportive needs, continue to live in their own home for as long as they like.
Supporting our Front Range communities for nearly 20 years with compassionate whole-person care. Get in touch with our team today. The sooner we can care, the more we can help.
The modern, multi-story building offers both independent and assisted living, and a worry-free retirement experience for seniors. Join us and discover chef-prepared culinary experiences, a full-service bar, a fitness program with certified trainers, a spa and variety of other services. Assisted living is a senior living option that provides individuals with the ability to live their lives the way they want, with trained support always nearby. At The Pearl at Boulder Creek, the services we offer can range from helping remind residents to take medications daily to offering assistance with the activities of daily life, such as bathing and getting dressed.What separates our assisted living communities from other options starts with our environment. Seniors in need of assistance have the help they need, when they need it. Better yet, our apartment floor plans include large, private bathrooms and spacious kitchenette areas to allow anyone to move freely and independently when they want.Our assisted living communities are thoughtfully designed to provide incredible comfort, high-quality services, and beautiful surroundings. We can assure you that youll enjoy a lifestyle that recognizes your individuality, privacy, choice, and dignity, every single day.Come see the adventures that await you at The Pearl where our goal is to ensure you Love The Way You Live today!
Your Family is Our Family!At Talem Home Care, we are proud to be one of Colorado's premier senior care life enrichment companies, dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for aging individuals.Aging shouldn't be stressful or uncertain. Every family deserves access to the best information and support to make informed decisions for their loved ones.As a life enrichment company specializing in senior care, our mission is to provide holistic support through these key principles: - Comprehensive Senior Care - Wellness-Focused Services - Engagement and Social Interaction - Personalized Senior Care - Community Connection - Positive ImpactOur team of Certified Senior Advisors is dedicated to providing expert advice, professionalism, and compassion, reassuring families as they navigate the aging process.Our ServicesAt Talem Home Care, we offer a broad range of senior-focused services designed to support the well-being and independence of seniors: - Home Care Services - Free Care Management - Senior Placement Services - Veterans Care - Alzheimers and Dementia Care - Hospice Support - Life Enrichment Program - Photo Reminiscence Therapy (PRT)Our VisionOur vision is to empower people to experience the full joy of living. This core belief drives everything we do at Talem Home Care. We aim to help our staff, clients, and community partners achieve their goals by providing every opportunity for success.At Talem, we recognize that our dedicated staff is key to our success. Thats why we prioritize creating a supportive, family-friendly work environment that is flexible, low-stress and focused on delivering the best customer care.For Our ClientsOur senior care services promote greater independence, self-confidence, and the freedom to live on their terms.For Our CommunityTalem Home Care - Broomfield takes pride in being a responsible community partner dedicated to improving the quality of life for the communities we serve. We also respect the importance of work-life balance and celebrate the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds that make us who we are.Whether you need home care, care management, senior placement, veterans care, Alzheimers and dementia care, hospice support, medical equipment, or even someone to help with daily tasks like snow shoveling, Talem Home Care is here to help.
As we age, our homes become more than just places to livethey transform into sanctuaries filled with cherished memories, comfort, and familiarity. But with age comes the inevitable challenge of maintaining a home that meets our evolving needs. For seniors, this can be a daunting task, often leading to feelings of overwhelm and stress. At A Call to Order Professional Organizers, we understand the importance of creating spaces that are not only safe and functional but also warm and welcoming. Our Senior Home Services are designed with one goal in mind: to ensure that your peace and comfort remain our top priority.Understanding the Unique Needs of SeniorsAging brings with it a host of changes, both physical and emotional. Mobility may become limited, vision may diminish, and the energy once available for everyday tasks may start to wane. These changes can turn a once-manageable home into a source of stress and anxiety. But it doesnt have to be this way.The first step in providing effective Senior Home Services is understanding the unique needs of each individual. We take the time to listen to our clients, learning about their daily routines, preferences, and challenges. This allows us to create customized solutions that cater to their specific requirements. Whether its reorganizing a kitchen to make frequently used items more accessible, or decluttering a living room to create safer walking paths, our goal is to enhance the quality of life for seniors by making their homes work for them.For many seniors, the thought of change can be unsettling, especially when it involves their home. We approach every project with empathy and patience, ensuring that our clients feel heard and respected throughout the process. By taking small, thoughtful steps, we help ease the transition, making sure that every adjustment feels like a natural enhancement rather than a disruptive change.Creating Spaces of Comfort and JoyOur approach to Senior Home Services goes beyond mere organizationits about transforming spaces into places of comfort and joy. We believe that a well-organized home can have a profound impact on a persons emotional well-being, and this is especially true for seniors.One of the key aspects of our service is decluttering, but we understand that this process can be emotionally challenging. Seniors often have strong attachments to their belongings, each item holding a memory or a story. Thats why we approach decluttering with a gentle touch, working closely with our clients to determine what truly matters to them. We help them find ways to keep their most treasured items while letting go of things that no longer serve them.Accessibility is another crucial element of our services. As mobility becomes more of a challenge, its essential that a home is arranged in a way that supports independence and safety. We focus on creating open spaces, removing tripping hazards, and ensuring that essential items are within easy reach. Simple changes, like adding grab bars in the bathroom or improving lighting in dim areas, can make a world of difference in a seniors ability to navigate their home with confidence.But our services dont stop at the practical aspectswe also pay close attention to the emotional ambiance of a home. We help our clients incorporate personal touches that bring them joy, whether its displaying family photos, organizing a collection of favorite books, or arranging furniture in a way that invites relaxation and connection. Our goal is to create an environment that not only meets physical needs but also nurtures the soul.At A Call to Order Professional Organizers, we believe that every senior deserves to live in a home that brings them peace, comfort, and joy. Our Senior Home Services are designed to make this possible by offering compassionate, personalized support tailored to the unique needs of each client. We are committed to creating spaces that are not just functional, but also filled with love and warmth, ensuring that your home remains a true sanctuary in every sense of the word.Your peace is our priority, and we are here to help you achieve it. Whether youre looking to make small adjustments or need a complete home transformation, A Call to Order Professional Organizers is here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can create a home that meets your needs, honors your memories, and brings you the peace and comfort you deserve.
Read MoreWhat is earwax? Earwax is a substance produced by the body to clean, protect, and lubricate the ear. It is made up of dead skin cells, hair, and oils secreted by glands in the ear canal. While earwax is beneficial, too much of it can cause problems. impacted ear wax occurs when the earwax becomes too hard and dry, or is pushed deep into the ear canal. This can block the ear canal and cause pain, itching, and hearing loss.Impacted ear wax is a common problem. It is more likely to occur in adults over the age of 60, children under the age of 2, people who wear hearing aids, and those who clean their ears frequently.Earwax removal is a simple process that can be done at home or by a healthcare professional. impacted ear wax can be removed using a candle, ear drops, or irrigation. If the impacted ear wax does not respond to home treatment, you may need to see a healthcare professional for further treatment.If you have impacted ear wax, it means that the ear wax has built up and hardened in your ear. This can cause problems with hearing, pain, and even infection. Impacted ear wax is more common in older adults, but anyone can get it. There are several ways to tell if you have impacted ear wax.Signs of Impacted EarwaxIf you have impacted ear wax, you may notice that your hearing is muffled. You may also feel like your ear is full or plugged. You may also have pain in your ear, itchiness, or drainage. If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor. They can safely remove the impacted ear wax and help you feel better.Smelly earwax can be a sign of an infection. If you have smelly earwax, you should see a doctor. Yellow, brown, or bloody earwax can also be a sign of an infection. If you have this type of earwax, you should see an audiologist to have your ears checked.Will impacted ear wax fix itself?Impacted ear wax usually does not go away on its own. In fact, if you leave impacted ear wax untreated, it can lead to more problems. impacted ear wax can cause hearing loss, pain, and even infection. If you think you have impacted ear wax, its highly recommended that you seek medical attention to ensure that your ears are clean and free of dirt and foreign objects.What happens during professional earwax removal?An audiologist or healthcare professional will use a special instrument to remove the impacted ear wax. This is usually done in a doctors office or clinic. The procedure is quick and easy, and you should feel better right away.A small, curved tool will be used to remove the impacted ear wax. This tool is called a curette. The curette will be inserted into the ear to gently scrape out the impacted ear wax. In some cases, suction may also be used to remove the ear wax. The whole process usually takes less than 15 minutes.If you have impacted ear wax, it is important to see a healthcare professional for treatment. impacted ear wax can cause hearing loss, pain, and even infection. With proper treatment, you can remove the impacted ear wax, feel better, and hear better.If you have any questions, please call Longmont Hearing & Tinnitus Center at 303-651-1178.
Read MoreThe three most commonly used treatments are surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Doctors also may prescribe steroids to reduce the swelling inside the central nervous system. Surgery is the time-honored technique to accomplish several very important objectives. To establish or confirm the diagnosis is the most important initial objective as it drives treatment strategies and gives important prognostic information to the patient and family. Diagnosis can be accomplished through a biopsy, excision (partial removal of the tumor), or resection (total removal of the tumor). Ideally, the tumor can be removed in its entirety and at the same time, a diagnosis can be made.ChemotherapyChemotherapy works by taking a medication (usually by vein or mouth) that specifically targets tumor cells and causes their dysfunction or death, while minimally affecting normal cells of the brain. Chemotherapy does not have a role in benign tumors.Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy is often used alone or as an adjunct to surgery. It can be done either before, or ideally, after the surgery. Radiation works by halting the growth of the rapidly growing tumor cells, while to a lesser extent affecting surrounding normal brain cells. It can be used in both benign and malignant tumor treatment strategies but is usually associated with side effects. In order to minimize such side effects and precisely deliver radiation to the tumor, neurosurgeons at Boulder Neurosurgical & Spine Associates (BNA) often employ the newest radiosurgical treatment technology called CyberKnife.What is the prognosis?Symptoms of brain and spinal cord tumors generally develop slowly and worsen over time unless they are treated. The tumor may be classified as benign or malignant and given a numbered score that reflects how malignant it is. This score can help doctors determine how to treat the tumor and predict the likely outcome or prognosis for the patient. Every patient and family want to know what the prognosis is. Unfortunately, this is highly variable depending on many different factors, most importantly the diagnosis (what type of tumor it is), patients overall health and if the tumor has spread. Prognosis can range from several weeks to several years to live a full life with the tumor (and ultimately dying from other causes!).Accurate statistics for the frequency and outcome of brain tumors are not available, and those that are available are often quite variable. It is estimated that the incidence rate of all brain and central nervous system tumors is 16.5 cases per 100,000 persons per year. An estimated 51,410 new cases of brain and central nervous system tumors were expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2007 (Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States). The five-year relative survival rate following diagnosis of a primary malignant brain and central nervous system tumor is 28.8% for males and 31.6% for females (19732004 data).The various types of brain tumors occur with different frequency in children and in adults. The most common childhood tumors are astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, and ependymoma. The most common types of adult tumors are metastatic tumors from the lung, breast and melanoma, glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, and meningioma.What research is being done?Physicians at Boulder Neurosurgical & Spine Associates have initiated a multicenter clinical study in collaboration with medical centers from Stanford University, Besta Neurological Institute in Milan, and Rocky Mountain CyberKnife Center, to evaluate survival and treatment failure patterns following CyberKnife radiosurgery for newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The results of this study are summarized in a poster and published in Neurosurgical Review.Researchers are also studying brachytherapy (small radioactive pellets implanted directly into the tumor) and advanced drugs and techniques for chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Most of these advanced techniques are used in conjunction with surgery. In experimental gene therapy for brain and spinal cord tumors, scientists insert a gene to make tumor cells sensitive to certain drugs, to program the cells to self-destruct or to instruct the cells to manufacture substances to slow their growth. Scientists are also investigating why some genes become cancer-causing.Since tumors are more sensitive to heat than normal tissue, research scientists are testing hyperthermia as a treatment by placing special heat-producing antennae into the tumor region after the surgery. In immunotherapy, scientists are looking for ways to duplicate or enhance the bodys immune response to fight against brain and spinal cord cancer. Most of these novel techniques could evolve into new revolutionary treatments in the nearest future, but currently the traditional therapies surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the only time-proven treatment methods.
Read More5 Minute ReadDo you or someone you love need long-term care? If so, understanding the basics of Long-term Care Medicaid can be an invaluable resource. Long-term Care Medicaid helps Seniors and Disabled Adults pay for the high costs of ongoing medical and personal care services. In this blog post, Stacy Osborne, CEO of Beneficent, will discuss what Long-term Care Medicaid is and how it can help those in need of ongoing medical and personal support. What is Long-term Care Medicaid? Since April 1999, Beneficent has been privileged to successfully assist more than 3000 families and individuals through the long-term care Medicaid and VA applications while preserving assets.Long-term Care Medicaid is a financial assistance program that helps pay for medically necessary long-term care services. This includes nursing home care, home health services, assisted living facility services, adult day health services, hospice care, respite care, and more. It is available to people who are aged 65 or older; blind; disabled (as defined by the Social Security Administration); or medically needy (those who have high medical expenses which exceed their income). Eligibility for Long-term Care Medicaid in ColoradoIn order to qualify for coverage through a states Long-term Care Medicaid program, individuals must meet certain criteria regarding their residence status and citizenship/immigration status as well as a financial assessment. The financial assessment looks at things like income level and assets owned by the applicant. Since April 1999, Beneficent has been privileged to successfully assist more than 3000 families and individuals through the long-term care Medicaid and VA applications while preserving assets.Benefits of Applying for Long-term Care Medicaid Though it can take some time to navigate through all of the paperwork involved in applying for coverage under one of these programsit could end up saving money in the long run while providing much needed relief when it comes to accessing necessary healthcare services. Applying for Long-term Care Medicaid can provide numerous benefits to those needing long-term care assistance. Not only can it help cover the cost of needed medical aid such as nursing home stays or home health aides; it could also cover the cost of personal aids such as assistive devices like wheelchairs or walkers; transportation assistance; meal delivery programs; homemaking and chore services; adult daycare centers; medication management programs; personal emergency response systems; occupational therapy; physical therapy among other things that many seniors need assistance with on a daily basis. Overall, applying for Long-term Care Medicaid can be an invaluable resource if you or someone you love needs ongoing medical or personal support due to age, disability or any other qualifying factor that might make them eligible for coverage under a states specific program guidelines. Though it can take some time to navigate through all of the paperwork involved in applying for coverage under one of these programsit could end up saving money in the long run while providing much needed relief when it comes to accessing necessary healthcare services. Ultimately this could lead to better quality of life down the roadmaking it worth every step taken along the way!Skip the headache of trying to apply for Long-term Care Medicaid on your own and call 719.645.8350 Beneficent to schedule a FREE initial consultation. We work with residents across the state of Colorado. Stacy OsborneBeneficent CEO719.645.8350
Read MoreAs technology advances and new scams emerge, seniors are increasingly vulnerable to fraudulent schemes that can result in financial loss and emotional distress. Protecting oneself from scams requires awareness, vigilance, and a healthy dose of skepticism. In this quick video, well explore practical tips and strategies that all of us can use to avoid falling victim to scams and protect our hard-earned savings.
Check out this episode of #SeniorCareSpotlight featuring Donny Sepin, Owner of BrightStar Care Home Care. By choosing BrightStar, families receive support that includes specially trained caregivers, skilled home health care, therapies, companionship, medication reminders, respite care, and individualized care plans. BrightStar Care takes to heart the task of matching the right professional to the individual needs of each client. Donny says he is in awe of his amazing caregivers and shares about a national award his corporation won (for the 9th year running!).Tune in to hear about this Joint Commission Enterprise Champion of Quality award, and how BrightStar Care can help you or your loved one to remain safe in their home. To contact Donny, call 720-890-7777
Choosing a caregiver for a senior loved one is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. The right caregiver can greatly enhance the quality of life for seniors, providing not only essential care but also companionship and emotional support. Here are ten crucial qualities to look for in a caregiver for seniors.
Welcome to AltaVita Senior Residences. Enjoy this brief introduction to the AltaVita community. We hope to see you soon! AltaVita Senior Residences is family oriented with your loved ones in mind. Our approach is comprehensive, careful, and kind as we honor everyone. The communities are locally-owned and conveniently located in Longmont, Colorado, with easy access anywhere along the Front Range. AltaVita Senior Residences was designed to be respectful of seniors and the aging process. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining, housekeeping, and care services. AltaVita services are tailored to each individual and their needs.For more information, please visit us at https://www.altavitaliving.com/
Our beloved Seniors Blue Book delivery guy, Ken, will be retiring after 20+ years of service to SBB. Very flexible hours. After first round of deliveries are made one a year, the job consists of restocking racks on a bi-monthly basis. Great for a retiree looking for a little side hustle.
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