August is coming up quickly, and while it might seem like summer is winding down, there are still a lot of activities to be enjoyed by all members of the family, including older adults. Many area events in August revolve around music. So here are just some of those musical events and concerts that can help your summer end on a great note. . . . READ THE REST
Despite issues with both budget and schedule, the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center opened on Friday, July 27, 2018 in Aurora, Colorado and officially started receiving Denver area patients. The new Aurora facility replaces the original VA hospital, located in Denver, which was built more than 60 years ago. . . . READ THE REST
Care & Comfort at Home for Seniors and Veterans, an in-home care agency with headquarters in Elmhurst, IL, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in the west Denver suburb of Lakewood, Colorado. . . . READ THE REST
Within recent years, watching folks — often up in age — deal with the problem of having and keeping too much stuff has become a form of TV entertainment. But for older adults suffering from the mental disorder commonly known as hoarding, the condition is extremely serious and full of difficulties and challenges. . . READ THE REST
When someone you love has Alzheimer's disease, it's often difficult to figure out how to communicate this fact to friends and other members of the family. How will others react to the news? How will they treat the person suffering from Alzheimer's? . . . READ THE REST
Many people now over the age of 60 had chickenpox as a child. Sadly, that disease can haunt them again in their advanced years — in the form of the disease known as “shingles.” Read on to learn more about shingles and what you can do if you or someone you love experiences the disease. [...] READ THE REST
Things always seem to be in a little clearer focus when they touch us personally. Most of us are quite aware that it’s a good idea to have a will declaring our desires for what is left after we are gone. This hit home directly with the recent passing of a family member. He had made no will, and as a result, some very awkward family issues arose. . . . READ THE REST