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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]