| Higher Education for Seniors |
| Distance College Classes for Senior Citizens
Q – My dad is an 87 year old living by himself with the help of a caregiver in Denver. With time on his hands, he’s been thinking about taking a class from one of the local colleges. However, he doesn’t drive and he has limited mobility, [...] |
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| Safety Tips for Senior Dancing |
| Ballroom Dancing Safety for Seniors
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsYLjjYTVTY
Ballroom dancing has recently been popularized by shows like Dancing with the Stars. Seniors are seeing older adults like Cloris Leachman and Priscilla Presley dance the samba, the foxtrot and the cha cha like they’ve been doing it all of their lives and this encourages Denver older adults [...] |
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| Birthday Celebrations for Senior Women |
| Celebrating Grandma’s Birthday with Quality Bonding Time
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Q – My grandmother’s 87th birthday is coming up, and we are wondering what to do to celebrate this milestone. A big gathering isn’t really for her, she would rather spend time with her closer family or friends; so what can we do to make it [...] |
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| Senior Volunteering Organizations |
| Seniors Volunteer their Business Experience to Mentor Entrepreneurs
Seniors who have had successful careers in business often find it hard to hang up their hats; after busy lives filled with lots of responsibility, stress and a constant flurry of activity, those who retire sometimes feel like they’ve lost a big part of who [...] |
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| Tea Parties Keep Seniors Social |
| How to Host a Tea Party
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After a lifetime of entertaining, seniors might need a little push from families and caregivers to keep it up, especially if they are struggling through the aging process when encountering loss and illness. However, with some creative party ideas that can take place in their home with [...] |
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| Chores for Mom’s Kitchen Safety |
| Talk to Mom about Cleaning the Kitchen
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When is the last time you checked your aging loved one’s fridge? This summer is a great opportunity to visit Mom and check her kitchen for food safety. The following checklist can help you complete a run-through smoothly:
Check counter/stove tops for grease and bacteria. Wipe them down with antibacterial [...] |
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| The Quietly Confused Male Caregiver |
| Answers to Questions Male Caregivers Fear Asking
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Q—My sister recently got re-married and doesn’t have the time to care for our aging mother anymore. As a single adult male, it is now up to me to be the primary caregiver. The problem is that I don’t know the first thing about women’s care and helping with [...] |
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| Evaluating Physicians for Seniors |
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Choosing the Right Doctor
Consider the following questions and steps as you and your loved one evaluate physicians:
Which hospitals does the doctor use?
What are the office hours (when is the doctor available and when can you speak to office staff)?
Does the doctor speak the language you and your loved one are most comfortable speaking?
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| Your Senior’s Illness May Be Stress-Induced |
| Is Stress a Silent Killer?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS3scnz7eD4
Q1 – Is it true that stress is responsible for killing Denver seniors?
A1 – Stress has been linked to serious medical conditions, as well as non-fatal viruses which can compromise a senior’s health. Chronic stress in seniors can result in cardiovascular problems, gastrointestinal issues, and a weakened immune [...] |
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| Treating Senior Anxiety with Vitamins |
| Fighting Anxiety one Vitamin at a Time
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO_5XoKeWHc
Stress and anxiety are common issues that plague the lives of Denver seniors. With so much change and uncertainty happening in their lives, it can be hard for seniors to know which way is up. While some level of anxiety is normal, it’s important that Denver seniors [...] |
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