This ongoing education series is designed to help families and the community navigate the CFC system with confidence. Join PASCO Family Benefits Navigator Julia Mecklenburg for a webinar that provides practical guidance, helpful resources, and clear answers to common questions so you can better understand and access the supports available for yourself or your loved one. […]
Don’t forget to join the webinar, Seeing Our Unseen Caregiving Youth, on Tuesday, January 13th from 11am-12pm. It will be an absolutely fantastic panel discussion on how to support caregiving youth, perfect for anyone working for a program that supports youth, wholly or in part. Register here to join us: https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar-old/talking-teen-services-seeing-our-unseen-caregiving-youth
In 2023, the Healthy Kids Colorado survey asked middle and high schoolers in Colorado whether or not they “provide care for someone in their family or household who is chronically ill, elderly, or disabled with activities they would have difficulty doing on their own one or more days a week.” An estimated 12.4% of high […]
For family members, friends, care partners, or anyone in the community who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Join us to learn: The difference between normal aging and dementia How dementia affects our brain, abilities, and influences our behavior Techniques, approaches, and communication tips to support people living […]
Calling All Caregivers Virtual Event The Challenges of Aging Solo A key factor in aging well is having a reliable social support system (family and friends). Due to the changing demographics in the United States, it is estimated that 20-30% of the population over the age of 65 live alone and will age alone. The […]
TRE Legislative Town Hall Committee presents Annual Legislative Town Hall Date/Time: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 9 am – 12 pm Location: COS City Hub 4304 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Details: Join us for a round table discussion with legislators regarding changes to Medicaid and impact upon those with disabilities. Resource Fair and Breakfast!
Intended for family members, friends, care partners or anyone who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment. This workshop is for family members, friends, care partners, or anyone in the community who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Join us to learn: The difference […]
This workshop will tap into the evidenced-based reasons that we as dementia care partners respond to our loved ones with dementia in ways we aren’t always proud of. It will help us understand why our healthy brains are often working against us as caregivers, why we add to our suffering by beating ourselves up mentally, […]
Join guide assessor Laura Cooley of Care Patrol as she explains the Guide program for families dealing with mid to late stages of dementia. Find out qualifications, benefits and how to start the program designed to support family caregivers with 24/7 support, RN oversight and in home respite.
For family members, friends, care partners, or anyone in the community who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Join us to learn: The difference between normal aging and dementia How dementia affects our brain, abilities, and influences our behavior Techniques, approaches, and communication tips to support people living […]
Celebrate, connect, and have some fun Join Autism Society of Colorado for an Autism Acceptance Party at Brewability on Saturday, April 11th from 12PM–4PM! 12–2PM: Family-friendly pizza party 2–4PM: Patio happy hour with musicEnjoy sensory-friendly activities, entertainment, and special appearances from superheroes and princesses. This is a day all about inclusion, community, and celebrating every unique mind.Bring your […]
Age Well to End Well Aging - quite the adventure, eh? There are so many factors that shape the experience - some within our control, others not. Since we live in an age denying society, many people delay planning for the inevitable until forced to do so. Instead of waiting for a crisis, we are […]