Relatives Raising Children Conference 2025
2025-10-02 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St., Denver, CO, 80206, United States
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 is putting on the Relatives Raising Children’s Conference on October 2, 2025! Mark your calendar for a day dedicated to appreciating and learning about kinship care.

The Conference will take place from 9-3pm at the Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St., Denver, CO 80206.

Interested in attending, but don’t have childcare? We are offering $100 childcare vouchers for kinship caregivers who attend the conference! Email us at crcinfo@eastersealscolorado.org for more information!

Elbert and Lincoln County Circle of Parents Group — Connections for Families
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Middle School, 34427 County Road 13, Elizabeth, CO, 80107, United States
Circle of Parents groups are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, either in person or virtually. Join other parents and caregivers in our community to share support, tips and advice or just talk. This is a safe space to vent, cry, laugh, joke and find out how other parents are navigating this new world. Drop-ins are welcome, and snacks are provided.

New Adventures Respite Saturday
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
New Adventures is an inclusive and safe respite program that gives Southern Colorado children and teens with disabilities ages 6 -18 the opportunity to explore, while providing parents and caregivers with a much-needed break from caregiving duties.

The program lasts 4-6 hours and will take place 1-2 Saturdays per month. Each Saturday, we will host 10-12 children. The program will be staffed with a program coordinator, a registered nurse, an arts and crafts instructor, and local nursing students, ensuring a 1:1 staff:child ratio so that everyone is safe and included. Our senior program manager will oversee all activities.

Program Details:

1-2 Saturdays per month, 4 – 6 hour program.
Located at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Durango, CO 81301
Enriching activities such as scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, music, and digital educational games.
1:1 Caregiver to child ratio.
Low cost for families with children receiving benefits such as CHP+ and Medicaid.
Safe and inclusive!
Siblings welcome!

New Adventures also provides parents and caregivers with a much-needed break from caregiving duties and an opportunity to tend to their needs while knowing their children are being cared for in a safe and supportive environment.
Apply here: https://eastersealscolorado.submittable.com/submit/296998/new-adventures-application

Memory Cafe: Creative Movement with the Colorado Ballet
2025-10-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Creative Movement with the Colorado Ballet
Description: Participants will explore a variety of dance concepts through movement inspired by animals and their unique ways of moving. Dancers might embody the strength of a bear, the fluid glide of a dolphin, or the poised elegance of a heron. Using animal imagery, participants will spark creativity and self-expression while developing spatial awareness, problem solving, and the strengthening of both body and brain.

Disability Benefits Webinar Series
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Our mission is to help people understand and acquire Social Security disability benefits so they can improve their financial situation as well as their health. Our webinar series is designed to simplify Social Security’s complex application process so an individual can successfully apply for benefits at the initial level without the need for representation. We have chosen six topics that are relevant to anyone assisting in or preparing for the SSA disability application process, including individuals applying for SSI/SSDI, families of individuals with disabilities, clinicians, case managers, advocates, and staff who provide services to individuals in need of accessing disability benefits. There are Four 6-Week Webinar Series for 2025. You may register for one webinar or all 6 webinars in the series. Webinars take place weekly on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MST.

More Than Memory: Understanding Brain Change & Dementia from the Inside Out
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
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 support people living with brain change and dementia
Strategies to effectively manage caregiver stress, difficult emotions, and the art of accepting assistance from others

The workshop will be facilitated by Kay Adams—Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Compassion Works, LLC. Kay is a dementia coach, educator, writer, speaker and trainer. Compassion Works engages care partners and organizations impacted by dementia through coaching, consulting, education and training, so they are empowered to effectively face challenges with confidence, clarity, and connection.

Memory Cafe: Ageless Grace
2025-10-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Ageless Grace
Description: We will improve our brain health with an Ageless Grace workout. The program consists of 21 simple tools based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focused on the healthy longevity of the brain and body.

Memory Cafe: Circle Singing with Roy Willey
2025-10-21 01:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Circle Singing with Roy Willey
Description: We’ll learn and sing along with some beautiful, simple songs from around the world, and we’ll invent some new songs together! Roy is an encouraging, inviting teacher and song leader who will keep you having fun while creating music with your voice and body. No singing experience required, and we won’t be reading music. Roy teaches in a call-and-response style that is fun and accessible to all.

Interpreting Autistic Behaviors
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Training Topic : Interpreting Autistic Behaviors
Training Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Trainer: Making Sense of Autism
Location: Virtual (Registrants will receive a zoom link via email)
*Please note, this training will be combined with our Early Childhood Professionals group and will not be recorded.
For questions about this and other parent and caregiver trainings email communitysupports@dpcolo.org. Certificates are not provided for attending this training.

Southern Colorado Respite Coalition Meeting
2025-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, 3rd Floor, Conference Room C, 101 W 9th St, Pueblo, CO, 81003, United States
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 Link:
https://pueblohealth-org.zoom.us/j/4666602734?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 466 660 2734
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Public Transportation Options: ROUTE 6 PUEBLO MALL

Memory Cafe: Colorado Chamber Music Society Performance
2025-10-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Colorado Chamber Music Society Performance
Description: Join the Colorado Chamber Music Society for a performance of readily enjoyable masterworks from the Baroque and Classical eras!

Empowering Independence – Comprehensive Home Modifications for All Ages
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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 demonstrations from Denver’s Lifeway Mobility showroom.
Success stories from guest panelists highlighting home accessibility solutions.
Practical tools for therapists to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss key benefits of home modifications for Aging-in-Place and upon hospital discharge.
Describe the purpose of Home Environmental Assessments.
Identify common environmental modifications used in the home.
Define the basic requirements and considerations for access ramps.
Compare the benefits and considerations of walk-in tubs versus showers.
Discuss best uses and space considerations for stairlifts.
Utilize the OT Toolkit to apply practical tools and strategies for enhancing patient outcomes.

Before The Window Closes: The Importance of Advance Care Planning for Families Facing Dementia with Kay Adams
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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 people living with dementia to discuss and document their wishes for future medical care before the window of opportunity closes.
Free (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition)
Register: https://beforethewindowcloses.eventbrite.com

Memory Cafe: Sing-Along with Swallow Hill Music
2025-11-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Sing-Along with Swallow Hill Music
Description: Join us for an afternoon of singing and connection with Swallow Hill Music! We will sing through country, folk, and rock ‘n roll classics to relax, uplift our spirit, and connect with one another through music.

Medicare for 2026 – Are There Changes? How to save $$$ on Prescriptions
2025-11-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Learn from two experts about Medicare and how to prepare for 2026 along with a way to find the best price for your prescriptions.
The Webinar is FREE but PLEASE REGISTER BELOW

More Than Memory: Understanding Brain Change & Dementia from the Inside Out with Kay Adams
2025-11-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
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 with brain change and dementia
Strategies to effectively manage caregiver stress, difficult emotions, and the art of accepting assistance from others

Register: https://morethanmemory1125.eventbrite.com

Calling All Caregivers Virtual Event: End-of-Life Options
2025-11-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
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 you, your family, and your medical team. Thus, you and yours are much better served by considering the future “what ifs” and your medical preferences. Furthermore, reflect on what truly makes life worth living. What constitutes an acceptable quality of life? Upon answering the question, share your reflections with those responsible for your care. Your preferences will lay the groundwork for an exit strategy that serves all concerned quite well.
November 12, 2025 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Speaker: Jane W. Barton, MTS, MASM, CSA
To Register, email CardinaLife@msn.com noting your name, zip code, the program name, and date. Once registered, a link to
the Zoom event will be provided as well as a call-in number.

Dealing with Dementia
2025-11-14 13:00 - 17:00 | 515 Coffman St, Longmont, 515 Coffman St, Longmont, CO, 80501, United States
Family and informal caregivers are the backbone of community-based services. To support local caregivers of people with dementia, we are offering this workshop, developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. The workshop provides effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors, providing tips and strategies for caregivers on best practices for caring for their loved ones and themselves. Caregivers who attend will receive a copy of Dealing with Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide handbook which provides information and solutions to problems caregivers face every day.
Spots are limited, registration is required by Thursday, Nov. 6. Contact us at 303-441-3945 or infoCaregiver@bouldercounty.gov with questions or to register.

Memory Cafe: Denver Art Museum
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Denver Art Museum
Description: Enjoy and discuss works from the Denver Art Museum.

Colorado Lunch and Learn: Brain Health with Jane Barton
2025-11-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
When discussing the process of aging, the focus is often on the physical aspects of aging – internal and external changes. Granted, to age well, we must be proactive in sustaining and maintaining physical wellness. In like fashion, cognitive health is equally as important. However, fewer people are proactive about their cognitive health. This is due in part to a lack of understanding as to what is required to stay cognitively sharp. So, let’s take some time to ponder the naturally occurring cognitive changes associated with the aging process. Then, we’ll explore the various ways we can maintain (if not enhance) our cognitive well-being. The program is FREE. Registration is REQUIRED. Click on the LINK to register.

Caregiver's Virtual Tea Party
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join us for a relaxing afternoon at the Caregiver’s Virtual Tea Party! Grab your favorite mug, brew a cup of tea, and connect with other caregivers from the comfort of your home. This online event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, share stories, and find support in a welcoming virtual setting. Whether you’re a new caregiver or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to attend. So, don’t miss out on this chance to take a break and enjoy some virtual tea with us! Be among the first 40 to register and provide your mailing address for a Goodie Box to be sent to your home in time for the Tea Party!

Community Meditation
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging for a community meditation over Zoom.

Memory Cafe: Pie Party
2025-11-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.
Theme: Pie Party
Description: Come celebrate fall harvest with a pie party! We’ll try a sampling of pies and share our favorite fall memories and pie recipes.

Gumbo of Care Support Group Meeting
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
A safe, supportive virtual gathering for both personal and professional caregivers. Come exactly as you are. No judgment. Just connection, healing, and real support from a community that understands what you’re carrying.
