Recreation Centers Activated as Cooling Centers June 24-25 DENVER — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area for Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. To help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably…
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Building for the Backbone: Crafting a Business To Truly Serve Family Caregivers Start by Listening—Really Listening Before you jump into creating anything, go spend time in a caregiver’s world. And I don’tmean a survey or a demographic breakdown. I mean…
Have you ever needed to quickly find a picture on your phone of your kids, grandkids, best friend or even your beloved pet? You probably spent more time than you wanted scrolling through your photo stream and, chances are, you…
Many individuals are not sure about discussing end-of-life wishes with family, their health care team and those who matter most to them. While this may seem like a conversation to avoid, it is a very important conversation to have. Oftentimes,…
Care and Coordination Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW “The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” – Albert Schweitzer May is the convergence of Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month…
Advance Medical Directives Adults in Colorado have the legal right to consent to or refuse medical treatment under the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990. You may make your wishes regarding medical treatment known by utilizing advance medical directives. Advance medical…
Dear DD, Recently my mom had her routine annual check up with her doctor. Afterwards her doctor spoke to me privately to tell me that my moms numbers were pretty off (which is normal & expected at 93) and that…
Dear DD, My parents have always been so secretive about their finances. How do I talk to my parents about what they want for their estate without seeming greedy? I just want to make sure it’s not a mess but…
Dear DD, I grew up in a ‘don’t talk about it family’ and things with my sister aren’t great. To be honest, I’m scared I may die and never talk to her again. I would like to mend our relationship…
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By Michael Steven ~ Greetings fellow Coloradoans, retirees, and friends. I love adventure. Recently, I had the opportunity to do a Lakota Indian sweat near Nunn, Colorado. I heard about sweat lodges in the past but never thought of participating…
By Bill Watson, Publisher Prime Time News ~ As we close this chapter of our lives and look forward to retirement and the next chapter, we reflect on all the special memories, lessons and incredible people we’ve had the pleasure…
By Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health ~ As we settle into the new year, many of us are reflecting on our goals we made in January when declaring our New Year’s resolutions. For many, mental health…
By Dr. Brandy Victory ~ As we age, experiencing some changes in memory is common, but there are many effective ways to maintain and even improve your mental acuity. By incorporating these science-backed strategies into your daily routine, you can…