http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html Get the latest updates and news from Colorado Assisted Living Homes Blog en-us colorado assisted living homes Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:56 GMT Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:56 GMT coloradoassistedliving.com http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/-alzheimers-association-awards-largestever-research-grant-to-the-dominantly-inherited-alzheimers-network-dian.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/-alzheimers-association-awards-largestever-research-grant-to-the-dominantly-inherited-alzheimers-network-dian.html The Alzheimer's Association announced today the awarding of its largest-ever research grant — nearly $4.2 million over four years — to the Dominantly Inherited Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:52 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salary-increases-for-senior-living-professionals.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salary-increases-for-senior-living-professionals.html A new report based on 2011 data takes an in-depth look at salaries and benefits for a variety of positions in assisted living communities across the country. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:27 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/obama-to-increase-alzheimers-research-funding.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/obama-to-increase-alzheimers-research-funding.html The Obama administration is set to announce a plan to spend more than half a billion dollars on Alzheimer's research next year, the Associated Press reports. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:19 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/seniors-with-alzheimers-to-increase-30-percent-by-2025-report-says.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/seniors-with-alzheimers-to-increase-30-percent-by-2025-report-says.html A new report measures the cost of Alzheimer’s: on the person with the disease, on caregivers, and on the economy. The report also highlights the prevalence Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:16 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/more-senior-living-communities-needed-says-new-report.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/more-senior-living-communities-needed-says-new-report.html Presenting the results of the American Housing Survey, a new report describes the housing challenges presented by the increasing senior population and Sat, 12 May 2012 00:15:00 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/disabled-seniors-say-they-want-dignity-control.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/disabled-seniors-say-they-want-dignity-control.html A new study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, finds that seniors with disabilities rated dignity and control as the two most Sat, 12 May 2012 00:14:55 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/alzheimers-association-commends-recognition-of-alzheimers-and-dementia-as-global-health-threat.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/alzheimers-association-commends-recognition-of-alzheimers-and-dementia-as-global-health-threat.html The Alzheimer's Association strongly supports the call to action in the newly released World Health Organization (WHO) report Dementia: A Public Health Sat, 12 May 2012 00:14:52 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/empowering-baby-boomers-evening-3part-presentation-at-riverpointe-senior-living.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/empowering-baby-boomers-evening-3part-presentation-at-riverpointe-senior-living.html May 15, 2012 – Tuesday, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Location: RiverPointe Senior Living Address: 5225 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80123 Answers and tools Fri, 11 May 2012 04:34:23 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society2.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society2.html May 11, 2012 Location: Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom Address: 700 14th Street, Denver CO 80202 The Salute to Seniors is the largest Fri, 11 May 2012 04:29:03 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute1.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute1.html May 11, Sept 14, Oct 12 and Nov 9 Location: First Universalist Church Address: 4104 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver A dynamic workshop series designed to answer Fri, 11 May 2012 04:27:25 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-wellness-center-grand-opening-at-shalom-park-campus.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-wellness-center-grand-opening-at-shalom-park-campus.html May 30, 2012 - Wednesday, 4:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Shalom Park Campus Address: 14800 E. Belleview Dr., Aurora, CO Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration Fri, 11 May 2012 04:20:31 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/meet-alan-arnette-at-morningstar-senior-living-at-dayton-place.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/meet-alan-arnette-at-morningstar-senior-living-at-dayton-place.html May 8, 2012 - Tuesday, at 2:00PM & 6:00PM Location: MorningStar Senior Living at Dayton Place Address: 1950 S. Dayton Street, Denver, CO 80247 Come meet Fri, 11 May 2012 04:18:25 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/legal-financial-issues-facing-family-caregivers.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/legal-financial-issues-facing-family-caregivers.html May 8, 2012 – Tuesday, 7:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Smokey Hill Library Address: 5430 S Biscay Circle, Centennial, CO This is one class that is part of Fri, 11 May 2012 04:12:45 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-seniors4kids-kick-off-event.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-seniors4kids-kick-off-event.html May 2, 2012 – Wednesday, 10:00AM – 10:45AM Location: West Steps of the State Capitol, Denver, CO Active Engaged Seniors – Join us in Planting Seeds of Fri, 11 May 2012 03:57:56 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/complimentary-educational-series-the-time-is-now-for-seniors-their-families-broken-hip-or-knee-and-cant-go-home-now-what.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/complimentary-educational-series-the-time-is-now-for-seniors-their-families-broken-hip-or-knee-and-cant-go-home-now-what.html May 2, 2012 – Wednesday, 8:00AM - 5:00AM Location: Senior Resource Center Address: 3227 Chase Street, Denver, CO Learn about your next steps when recovering Fri, 11 May 2012 02:55:51 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/physical-activity-and-older-americans.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/physical-activity-and-older-americans.html Physical Activity and Older American Thu, 10 May 2012 21:48:06 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living-facility-floorplans.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living-facility-floorplans.html Learn more about Assisted Living Floorplans by Colorado Assisted Living Homes Sun, 06 May 2012 03:20:14 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living-facility.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living-facility.html The best in Assisted Living Facility in colorado provided by Colorado Assisted Living Homes Sun, 06 May 2012 03:20:12 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living-facilities.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living-facilities.html Learn more about assisted living facilities provided by Colorado Assisted Living Homes Sun, 06 May 2012 03:20:10 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/assisted-living.html Learn more about assisted living and how it may be an option for you and your loved ones Sun, 06 May 2012 03:20:07 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/4th-annual-community-resource-fair-at-exempla-saint-joseph-hospital.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/4th-annual-community-resource-fair-at-exempla-saint-joseph-hospital.html April 6, 2012 – Friday, 9:00AM – Noon Location: Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion Upper Level - Grand Hall Join us for the 4th Annual Community Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:22:14 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute.html April 13, May 11, Sept 14, Oct 12 and Nov 9 Location: First Universalist Church Address: 4104 E. Hampden Ave (at Colorado Blvd, near I-25) A dynamic Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:21:54 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/complimentary-educational-series-the-time-is-now-aging-in-place-it-is-possible.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/complimentary-educational-series-the-time-is-now-aging-in-place-it-is-possible.html April 18, 2012 – Wednesday, 5:30PM - 7:00PM Location: Senior Resource Center Address: 3227 Chase Street, Denver, CO The Program is designed to educate Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:21:25 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/giant-lego-exhibit-at-colorado-convention-center.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/giant-lego-exhibit-at-colorado-convention-center.html April 27-29, 2012 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Location: Colorado Convention Center Address: 700 14th Street, Denver The Lego KidsFest offers LEGO lovers Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:20:52 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Skilled-Healthcare-Group-Revenues-Up-7.3%,-Kills-Sale-Efforts-on-CMS-Cuts http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Skilled-Healthcare-Group-Revenues-Up-7.3%,-Kills-Sale-Efforts-on-CMS-Cuts Skilled Healthcare Group (NYSE: SKH) released its second quarter earnings and announced that it has terminated its efforts on the exploration of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the real estate assets or the whole company. SKH reported revenue for the second quarter of $215.5 million, an increase of 7.3% when compared to $201.0 million in the second quarter of 2010. The company’s year to date revenues reflect a 12.3% increase as compared to the first six months of 2010. “Furthering our diversification efforts, we are pleased to welcome both Altura Homecare & Rehab and Vintage Park at San Martin to the Skilled Healthcare family. Both acquisitions closed in July. Altura Homecare & Rehab serves the Albuquerque, New Mexico market and Vintage Park at San Martin is an assisted living facility located in Las Vegas. We are also pleased to report that cash flow from operations was $45.2 million for the first half of the year. We have reduced debt by $26.7 million and increased cash by $10.8 million since the beginning of the year,” said Boyd Hendrickson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:41:26 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Aging-–-Health-and-Longevity http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Aging-–-Health-and-Longevity Exercise has been proven many times to keep a body fit. Exercise helps you live a long, productive life. As we grow older, our bodily functions tend to decline in many ways. Many studies have shown that as a person ages, if they fail to stay active, the aging process runs at “full speed ahead”. If you work out when you are young, you begin slowing this process down. Of course, it should be pointed out that exercise is a “must do” at any age. Even people in their 90′s are getting out there and experiencing the health benefits of exercise. Weightlifting has proven to reduce the risks of high cholesterol. In addition, working out will slow the aging process in many ways. When weightlifting however, you should go at your own pace. It is unwise to lift more weight than you can handle. If you are working towards endurance, keep the weights low and the repetitions high, unless you plan to become a bodybuilder. When working out you should have someone with you in the event the weights are too strong. Having support at your side will protect you from injuries. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:40:33 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/columbine-community-village-presentation-staying-in-our-own-homes-as-we-grow-older1.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/columbine-community-village-presentation-staying-in-our-own-homes-as-we-grow-older1.html April 28, 2012 - Saturday, 2:00PM - 3:00PM Location: Columbine Library Address: 7706 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123 Are you a South Jefferson Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:15:49 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/heather-gardens-spring-resource-fair1.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/heather-gardens-spring-resource-fair1.html April 25, 2012 – Wednesday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM Location: Heather Gardens Club House Address: 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 90+ Senior Service Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:15:00 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Assisted-Living-Residents-Face-Challenges-When-Transitioning-from-Private-Pay-to-Medicaid http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Assisted-Living-Residents-Face-Challenges-When-Transitioning-from-Private-Pay-to-Medicaid Although the Medicaid program is a boon to thousands of low-income seniors, it may pose some difficulties for assisted living facility residents to remain where they’ve chosen to live. Sometimes, residents who began as private pay eventually spend down their funds and can no longer afford to pay for their care out of pocket. In many cases, these people become eligible for Medicaid Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:01:43 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Social-relationship-in-a-nursing-home-–-how-they-can-go-wrong.. http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Social-relationship-in-a-nursing-home-–-how-they-can-go-wrong.. Here is a great article from Paula Span from the New York Times. As discussed in the article, we are not sometime aware of the type of negative social interactions that might occur between residents. Due to personalities, stress & trauma, cognitive impairment or other reasons, seniors can engage in what has been called senior bullying. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:01:43 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society1.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society1.html May 11, 2012 The Salute to Seniors is the largest senior event and fair in the state of Colorado, and for over twenty years has been known as the premier Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:01:20 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/heather-gardens-spring-resource-fair.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/heather-gardens-spring-resource-fair.html April 25, 2012 – Wednesday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM Location: Heather Gardens Club House Address: 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 90+ Senior Service Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:01:04 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/knowledge-is-power-lunch-and-learn-seminar.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/knowledge-is-power-lunch-and-learn-seminar.html March 21, 2012 – Wednesday, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM Location: The Residences at Balfour- The Residences Living Room Address: 1336 E Hecla Drive, Louisville, Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:00:48 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-day-at-the-capitol-20121.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-day-at-the-capitol-20121.html March 14, 2012 - Wednesday Location: Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado Senior Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for seniors to meet legislatures Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:00:31 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/education-par-excellenceout-of-bounds-the-need-to-know-your-limits.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/education-par-excellenceout-of-bounds-the-need-to-know-your-limits.html March 13, 2012 – Tuesday, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Bethany Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall Address: 4500 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:00:18 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/columbine-community-village-presentation-staying-in-our-own-homes-as-we-grow-older.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/columbine-community-village-presentation-staying-in-our-own-homes-as-we-grow-older.html March 10, 2012 - Saturday, 2:00PM Location: Columbine Library Address: 7706 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123 Are you 55 or older, living in your Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:59:59 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Socializing-Promotes-Well-Being-for-Seniors http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Socializing-Promotes-Well-Being-for-Seniors Much important work on this subject has been done by Dr. John Cacioppo of the Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. Cacioppo and his colleagues have found that loneliness affects senior health even on the cellular level. People experiencing loneliness also have higher levels of stress hormones. According to Health Canada, “Being lonely is hard on a person’s health.” Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:53:56 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Seniors-Housing-Occupancy-Rates-Steady-Despite-Increased-Rent-Growth-in-Q2 http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/colorado-assisted-living-homes-blog.html#Seniors-Housing-Occupancy-Rates-Steady-Despite-Increased-Rent-Growth-in-Q2 Occupancy rates are holding steady for seniors housing in the second quarter of 2011, while the pace of rent growth is rising, says NIC MAP, a data analysis service of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC). Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:53:56 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-6-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute1.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-6-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute1.html May 11,2012 Location: First Universalist Church Address: 4104 E. Hampden Ave (at Colorado Blvd, near I-25) A dynamic workshop series designed to answer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:30 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/vision-silver-services-your-other-option-to-selling-your-home.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/vision-silver-services-your-other-option-to-selling-your-home.html February 23, 2012 – Thursday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Location: Emeritus at Roslyn Address: 2500 South Roslyn Street, Denver, CO 80231 Emeritus at Roslyn, Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:12 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-6-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-6-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute.html March 9, 2012 Location: First Universalist Church Address: 4104 E. Hampden Ave (at Colorado Blvd, near I-25) A dynamic workshop series designed to answer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:58 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/women-and-finance-presented-by-ann-wiesbrock-president-of-covenant-trust-company.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/women-and-finance-presented-by-ann-wiesbrock-president-of-covenant-trust-company.html February 8, 2012 – Wednesday, 2:00PM Location: Covenant Village of Colorado Address: 9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, Colorado We women face some special Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:44 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/parkinsons-and-parkinsonian-diseases-presentation-at-exempla-st-joseph-hospital.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/parkinsons-and-parkinsonian-diseases-presentation-at-exempla-st-joseph-hospital.html February 5, 2012 – Sunday, 12:30AM - 2:00PM Location: Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Rainer Auditorium in the Russell Pavilion Address: 1900 Lafayette Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:30 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society.html May 11, 2012 The Salute to Seniors is the largest senior event and fair in the state of Colorado, and for over twenty years has been known as the premier Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:14 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-day-at-the-capitol-2012.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-day-at-the-capitol-2012.html March 14, 2012 - Wednesday Location: Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado Senior Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for seniors to meet legislatures Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:00 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/alzheimers-association-savvy-caregiver-program-for-family-caregivers1.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/alzheimers-association-savvy-caregiver-program-for-family-caregivers1.html February 14, 2012 Location: Life Quality Homes - Southglenn Home Address: 7032 S. Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122 The Savvy Caregiver includes an Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:57:26 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-expo-save-your-spouse-beat-the-widowmaker.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/senior-expo-save-your-spouse-beat-the-widowmaker.html February 21, 2012, Tuesday, 5:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Heritage Eagle Bend Clubhouse Address: 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora, CO 80016 Plan to attend Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:57:09 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/sweetheart-dance-party-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/sweetheart-dance-party-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html February 15, 2012 – Wednesday, 6:00PM -8:00PM Location: Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) Address: 30 Del Mar Cr., Aurora, CO 80011 Dance and enjoy Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:56:54 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/2nd-annual-lochbuie-afterglows-senior-center-community-spaghetti-dinner.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/2nd-annual-lochbuie-afterglows-senior-center-community-spaghetti-dinner.html February 11, 2012 – Saturday, 5:00PM - 8:00PM Address: 501 Willow St, Lochbuie, Colorado The AFTERGLOWS Senior Center is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:56:39 GMT http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/abcs-of-medicare-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html http://www.coloradoassistedliving.com/abcs-of-medicare-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html February 9, 2012 – Thursday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Location: Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) Address: 30 Del Mar Cr., Aurora, CO 80011 This is a Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:56:18 GMT