The upcoming Southern Colorado Regional Respite Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 28th, 2024 from 3-4 p.m. at the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, 3rd Floor, Conference Room C. Here are five reasons why you should join us: Collaborate with the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Respite […]
Regional Respite Coalitions coordinate services available to caregivers in regions across Colorado. They are a space to collaborate and share resources and opportunities!
For most people rooted in Western culture, it is difficult to ask for and receive help from other people. However, the reality is that we will all need help due to the challenges posed by aging and/or illness. So, how are we to overcome our resistance to assistance? Well, our friend the goose has much […]
Join us for our next statewide webinar on the GUIDE Model. Launched in 2024, the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is a voluntary nationwide model test that aims to support people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. The GUIDE Model focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life […]
More than 2.5 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents or other relatives without their parents in the home. Kinship caregivers often step in during times of family crisis and the value of the stability and continuity they provide for children is immeasurable. Our partner Catholic Charities of Denver […]
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 between normal aging and dementia How dementia affects our brain, abilities, and influences our behavior Techniques, approaches, and communication tips to […]
Join us online or in person for a meeting of respite providers and caregivers in Southern Colorado. We will have a presentation on The Resource Exchange's expansion of respite services into Pueblo County. In-person Option: Pueblo Dept. of Public Health and Environment, 101 W. 9th St. Pueblo, CO 81003; 3rd Floor Conference Room C Zoom […]
Each free, 1- hour webinar offers demonstrations and best practices for healthcare professionals. Courses take place on the last Wednesday of each month (except November and December) and are scheduled to accommodate viewers in time zones throughout the year. Overview: Explore strategies for enhancing home safety and independence for individuals of all ages. Features: Live […]
This workshop will address the vital importance of completing advance directives including a Living Will and a Medical Durable Power of Attorney in a timely and pro-active fashion for individuals and families impacted by dementia. We will explore the concept of “decisional capacity” as it relates to the disease process, and why it’s crucial for […]
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 […]
When contemplating your ultimate demise, it’s obvious that many things are beyond your control. There’s no way to know what will ultimately pave the way to your final exit. However, that doesn’t mean you should abdicate all responsibilities related to your ultimate ending. To do so could likely lead to a very distressing situation for […]