It was the annual girls’ Christmas shopping trip. For Cate and her cousins, shopping for loved ones was a highlight. Plus they’d always go out for dinner afterwards! Cate’s grandmother lived in an assisted living home and she was always the first family member on Cate’s gift list. This year, she was eyeing the soft...
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Fall had arrived in Arvada. As the leaves started to change and the holidays approached, Terry was excited. There was so much to celebrate. Terry was fortunate enough to live in a wonderful assisted living home and had great access to healthcare. Her family checked in regularly with her care team so they could all...
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It’s still warm out in Arvada. With summer winding down, everyone wants to take advantage of any last summer parties. Labor Day tends to bring family or friends together one last time before school starts and life begins in full swing again. As you plan the weekend, here are some things to consider when inviting...
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Family members can be key to the health and vitality of seniors. Even if you have a loved one who is no longer capable of keeping up as they did in years past, staying as active as possible can help an elderly loved one stay happy and healthier. One can find research supporting the idea...
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Summertime has finally arrived in Arvada. It’s a wonderful time of year in Colorado. For many families, it’s the time to enjoy pool parties, backyard BBQ’s and fun vacations. And if you have a senior in an assisted living or nursing home, the warm breezes and sunshine likely will remind them of past memories with...
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Mother’s Day was always special for Judy. Her children and grandchildren always thought of something out of the ordinary to make her day brighter. And this May was no exception. Judy lived in an assisted living home with caring, warm staff. They always had wonderful things to chat about each morning when they came to...
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It was a beautiful April day in Arvada, Colorado. Gerald lived in an assisted living care community. He was very fortunate to receive the assistance he needed by staff who provided him with nurturing care. In fact, they had just made sure he was able to spend some time outdoors in the sunshine. He loved...
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March is the transition from Winter to Spring. The warmer weather, birds singing and flowers popping up bring joy to many seniors in Colorado and across the nation. Even though retirement is well under way, many seniors still remember looking forward to fun summer days. That excitement is still in the air. Now, their kids...
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Winter can be as magical as impractical. The cold calls for hot cups of coffee or cocoa, and the shorter days can mean more rest and quiet. If you have a loved one in an assisted living community or nursing home here in the Arvada or Denver area, you might wonder how you can help...
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Christmas is over and all the excitement of the holidays and seeing loved ones. It’s a new year for many in senior living communities, assisted living or nursing homes here in Arvada, Colorado and across the nation. If you have a loved one, it’s the time to help them transition into the new year with...
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