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10 • Better home

5 benefits of houseplants • Cozy up this winter Warm up with a fireplace

14 • B etter health

Defying the declining libido • Feel younger through fitness • Catch some ZZZZs

18 • Better living

Winter wonderland of lights • Year-round hikes Plan a museum day

50 • Giving back

Virtually lifesaving—Volunteers come to the rescue of isolated older adults

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Make those changes! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 What do you intend to do in 2022? Find ideas on how to successfully make and achieve goals in the coming year.

Plan your staycation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Northern Colorado is perfect for your adventures. You don’t

have to travel around the world to have a great vacation. Find what you are looking for right here in northern Colorado.

Lifestyle Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Financial assistance & benefits, Housing, Retail, Services

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From the Publisher

Goals schmoals How we mess with ourselves

KRISTIN SENT ME A STORY about a study that psychologist Susan Pinker (you can see her Ted Talk at www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_ longer_may_be_your_social_life/details) did where she looked at what factors were related to living long and living well. She had a Top 10 list, and it was truly surprising. Things that we think make a big difference, such as exercising or weight control or being treated for high blood pressure were way down on the list and relatively much less important than the things at the top of the list.

A couple of things near the top of the list, numbers three and four, were smoking and drinking habits. I get that as pretty much a no-brainer.

It was the two things that topped the list that really grabbed my attention. Guesses?

The best predictors of living a long, happy life are: No. 1—social integration, how well you interacted with people as you went about your daily life. And No. 2—close relationships, how strong your ties are to family and good friends you can count on. And it was face-to-face interactions that mattered.

I was reading Kim Sharpe’s excellent story about New Year’s Resolutions and it got me thinking about what seems to be the typical way we go about setting goals and even what goals we set.

The first question I seem to come around to is “Why goals?” They can be counterproductive to us being happy and content. I’m a failure if I didn’t walk 10,000 steps for 6 days in row. I’ll be happy when I lose those 10 pounds. In the meantime, I’m not content. Plus, rigid goals slot us into a narrow track that often doesn’t leave room for flexibility and discovery. No California of Bust moments, just that steady tic, tic, tic toward more awareness. I mean the people heading for California 150 years ago who stopped in Denver instead did alright, in my opinion.

Like I’m going to save this much money and I’m not going to go out with friends or go on a vacation until I do. That might seem prudent, but it might also cause you to miss that memorable moment with friends and family that truly enriches (see what I did there) your life.

In Kim’s story there’s a nice section about being kind and compassionate toward yourself. That seems like a great starting point in any case for anything. No need to ever beat up on yourself because you didn’t have the “will power” to overcome.

The funny thing is that we focus our resolutions on the things that don’t necessarily make us healthier and happier. What if we shifted our mindset just a little bit and instead of setting a goal to lose 10 pounds, we moved toward paying attention to our eating and our bodies.

So I start by improving my relationship with food, being more thoughtful of what I put in my mouth and also how I put it my mouth. I can use meals to deepen my relationships with friends and family and to the planet. In addition, I can practice being present as I focus on what’s right here in front of me. Chances are that I’ll end up losing weight but, in any case, I’ll likely be happier, which is how I prefer to go through life.

Taking off a bit from what Kim says at the end of her story: It’s not about what we get at the destination. The journey is about what we become, how we grow and what we learn along the way.

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

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NOTHING IS MORE INVITING than a wood burning fireplace on a cold winter night if you are lucky enough to have one. Wood burning fireplaces are no longer an option, but there are many choices to consider if you wish to upgrade or add a fireplace.

The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers says adding a fireplace can increase the resale value of a home by as much as 6-12 percent. And, you can expect to recoup 100 percent of its cost.

Select from natural gas, electric or ethanol burning. Before adding a fireplace, check building codes, requirements such as vent pipes, limits on fireplace emissions and permits. If you want something simple to use, inexpensive, easy to maintain with good heat output, choose a gasburning fireplace. You can also check out electric fireplaces that do not need any structural changes to your home. If you desire trendy, pick a see-through glass fireplace.

Whatever your choice, do your homework then enjoy the rewards of a cozy fire.

5 benefits of houseplants INDOOR PLANTS CAN IMPROVE your health and well-being. Several studies over the years have shown some interesting benefits of houseplants in the work space, hospital or home.

• Subject performed one of two tasks—repot a houseplant or complete a computer-based task— repotting reduced stress while the computer task increased heart rate and blood pressure.

• Students who attended classrooms with live plants were more attentive and better able to concentrate.

• Horticulture therapy proved to have created feelings of wellbeing in people suffering from anxiety, depression and dementia.

• People recovering from surgery healed faster when looking at real greenery.

• People worked faster and were less stressed, took fewer sick days and were more productive when a plant was in their work space.

Consider these for your home or work space—areca, lady, dwarf date and/or bamboo palms, Boston fern, rubber tree, spider plant or Ficus tree.

Cozy up this winter AFTER HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ARE put away, create a warm, cozy feeling for the rest of the winter. Think bright, white and natural elements with evergreens and a bit of shine. Search the internet for ideas like these.

Gather some winter artifacts to use as a base—old sled, ice skates, empty planter, grapevine wreathes, snowshoes.

Add symbols of winter—greenery, pinecones, bare branches and something bright like white/silver berries or snowflake cutouts. Welcome guests with winter decorations and a wreath at the front door.

Keep the holiday greenery on the mantle. Add white decor—berries, birds, pinecones, snowflakes. Display snowmen decorations. Add a group of candles in various sizes and odd numbers. Cozy up the furniture with layered white throws and pillows. Vary the textures—woven, furry, wooly. Include a pop of color, such as blue. Display firewood or birch pieces in a bucket. Make centerpieces of silver trays filled with symbols of winter and white candles.

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Better Health

Lynn U Nichols

Defying the declining libido

OUR SEXUAL DRIVE DECLINES as we age, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. Once we get certain roadblocks out of the way—like dryness after menopause for women and erectile dysfunction for men—we can discover a renewed interest in sex. Ask your doctor about solutions for symptoms, then consider redefining sex. Sex doesn’t have to be just intercourse or something you do just before sleep. Get adventurous. Have sex when you are most energetic, like in the morning. Spend more time warming up with romance, touching and kissing as well as emotional sharing. If you are still struggling, see a sex therapist. You just might learn something you’ve never before considered.

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Feel younger through fitness AS WE AGE, MAINTAINING MUSCLE MASS is less about looking buff than it is about being healthy. The benefits of hitting the gym are even more important as we age. If we maintain muscle mass and cardiovascular health into our 50s, 60s and 70s, we get a huge payoff— the ability to continue to do things we love without fear of injury or losing our balance. Our bodies look and feel younger, and we are more able to easily move around out in the world and at home. Aim for two to three weight training sessions a week, even if it’s just dumbbells or resistance exercises on a mat at home. Also try to fit in at least 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, according to the Mayo Clinic. Don’t forget to stretch. Stretching helps maintain flexibility and range of motion, increasing circulation and blood flow.

Catch some ZZZZs NOTHING’S WORSE THAN waking up tired and dragging yourself through the day. As we age, our sleep patterns change. We tend to have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia, snoring, restless leg syndrome and the inability to sleep in late are all common problems for older adults. What can you do to get a good night’s sleep? Try these tips.

Cut out coffee by mid-afternoon. Did you know caffeine stays in your system for an average of 4 to 6 hours? A late afternoon coffee just might mean a late night awake.

Develop good sleep hygiene—go to bed at the same time each night, avoid screens, limit alcohol, dim the lights and no snacking before bed.

If you do wake up during the night, don’t lie there and fret. Get up and read, listen to mellow music or do another quiet activity with the lights dim. Once you feel sleepy, crawl back in bed.

Remember, just because you might get less sleep now than when you were younger doesn’t mean you need less.

In fact, we need just as much if not more sleep as we age.

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Better Living

Linda L. Osmundson

Winter wonderland of lights

TREES LIT WITH TINY LIGHTS in downtown Fort Collins create a fairyland. Other light displays abound in northern Colorado. Check your local newspaper for follow-the-lights residential suggestions.

The Gardens on Spring Creek offer their yearly display from December 1026 except the 25th. Walk through their whimsical winter wonderland of LED

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light displays. Costs: Adult/children 12+, $10; children 5-11, $5; 4 and under free.

Be sure to make a reservation beginning November 4th for a timed entry.

Drive Loveland’s 4th Street or walk Chapungu Park’s free Winter Wonderlights through 1/2/22, 5pm.

Weekends tend to be busy; consider visiting around 7pm. Monday— Wednesday. For more information about

special performer/vendor nights Dec. 4th and 11th go to www.visitlovelandco. org/winterwonderlights Winter Wonderland at Mishawaka’s yard features lights, trees and some special new installations for the kids all of December from sundown until 8pm, MondaySunday. www.themishawaka.com/ Visit Greeley’s downtown and Lincoln Park for more special displays.

Plan a museum day PICK A COLD WINTER DAY AND ENJOY the warmth of a museum. Surf the internet for local museum choices or consider these.

The Denver Art Museum’s special exhibit Whistler to Cassatt, American Painters in France appears through March 13th. Reserve tickets at https://www.denverartmuseum.org/ en/exhibitions/whistler-cassatt.

The Van Gogh exhibit runs until end of January https://tickets.denvervangogh.com/#/.

Be aware the music is loud, and earplugs are advised, especially for children.

CSU’s Avenir Museum (www.chhs. colostate.edu/avenir/) features historic apparel

and textiles. Hours are limited to TuesdayFriday 12-4. Check for holiday closures.

At Greeley’s Railroad Museum www.cmrm. org/, view model railroads in natural settings up close. Visit Greeley History Museum (https:// greeleymuseums.com/locations/greeley-historymuseum/) for local history.

Discover more history at the Loveland Museum/Gallery, www.thelovelandmuseum. org/. For a $5 fee, add special art exhibits in the Main Gallery.

The Mind Matters exhibit at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (https://fcmod. org/) runs through January 2nd.

Year-round hikes SUMMER IS OVER BUT you can still hike. Jim Davidson (hiker, climber, speaker and author of The Next Everest) says, “My favorite winter hikes are: • Coyote Ridge in the mid-day sunshine • Horsetooth Mountain at sunrise after a few inches of fresh snow (wear microspikes on your boots and use trekking poles or ski poles for safe footing) • Mount Bierstadt on snowshoes (bring full winter survival gear and a reliable hiking partner).”

For less strenuous treks, avid hikers Lori and Mark Ferin suggest Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine Lakes, Poudre Canyon, Devil’s Backbone and Eagles Nest.

For more trail information, check these websites. Discover beautiful views, various hike levels and miles of trails.

• Rocky Mountain Alpine Lakes (www.bit.ly/3qZoYUd) • Eagle’s Nest open space near Red Feather Lakes (www.bit. ly/3cBZHqP) • Devil’s Backbone Open Space (www.bit.ly/3lktsS3) • Coyote Ridge Natural Area (www.bit.ly/3FF3lwy) • Horsetooth Mountain (www.bit.ly/3oRtMbJ) • Mount Bierstadt Trail (www.bit.ly/3cCy5C1) • Poudre River Trail (https://poudretrail.org/)

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What do you intend to do

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THE SOUNDS OF REVELERS ringing in a new year often signal that it’s time for improvement and change.

Perhaps you want to lose those extra pandemic pounds, kick an unhealthy habit, work less and play more. About half of Americans make resolutions each year, but research shows only about eight percent keep them.

Once we resolve to change, what

exactly sabotages our ability to follow through and keep our New Year promises?

Joseph J. Luciani, a clinical psychologist and author of the international best-selling Self-Coaching series, in a column written for U.S. News & World Report, says “…it all boils down to self-discipline. Essentially, you build self-discipline by willfully

over again (e.g., being too ambitious, being too unrealistic). Any goal that you set for yourself has to be do-able and enjoyable.”

VISUALIZE AND COMMIT

Based on his knowledge of the scientific psychology and aging research literature, Diehl recommends that you do a little exercise, which he calls “Visualizing Your Future Self.” Close your eyes and look inward for several minutes. Visualize how you would like to be 10 years from now. When you open your eyes, write down what you saw in terms of how you would like to be 10 years from now. I call this your “Hoped-For Self.”

Next, close your eyes and look inward again for several minutes, but visualize how you would not like to be 10 years from now. When you open your eyes, write down what you saw in terms of how you would not like to be. I call this your “Feared or Dreaded Self.”

After you have done this exercise, make a serious decision and commitment of what you can do on a day-to-day basis to achieve your “Hoped-For Self ” and to avoid your “Feared or Dreaded Self.” “It is perfectly okay to start out with small things, like walking for 10-15 minutes every day or cutting down on sugar or salt in your diet, but you need to make a serious long-term commitment,” he says.

SLOW DOWN AND BE KIND

enduring the transient discomfort of changing who and what you are.

You’re not born with self-discipline; you acquire it. Like a muscle, you need to develop your self-discipline muscle, one challenge at a time. Starting today, instead of reflexively feeling a need to minimize or escape the friction involved in change, recognize instead the need to endure it. Bottom line: Don’t bail!”

Here are more ideas about how to make and achieve goals in the New Year:

GET REAL

Manfred Diehl, CSU distinguished professor and Human Development and Family Studies Graduate Programs director, says, “Think about your past New Year’s resolutions and try not to make the same mistakes

No one’s perfect and making changes is hard. There will be times when you act in a way that’s counter to your intentions. When that happens, Carl Nassar, licensed professional counselor and LifeStance Health–Colorado Division executive director, suggests that you “do more by doing less. In other words, remember that the times when you need to do the least are the times when your anxiety tells you to do the most. To do that…

Practice breathing exercises and slowing down in the form of mediation, mindfulness, and/or yoga.

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Offer compassionate kindness to yourself. As you practice compassion for self, lean in to seeing everyone through those same eyes of compassion.

Remember that we’re all going through struggles, and at the end of the day, we’re all in this together.”

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES

A study conducted by Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, confirmed that when we tell someone our goals, we’re more apt to follow through. Greater than 70 percent of study participants who sent weekly updates to a friend reported successful goal achievement

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(completely accomplished their goal or were more than half-way there), compared to 35 percent of those who kept their goals to themselves.

Reverend Rick Mawson, Greeley Interfaith Association president, retired United Church of Christ minister, and retired licensed marriage and family therapist, adds that sharing our intentions and experiences benefits individuals and whole communities.

“From a faith perspective, as unique human beings, the life events that help transform us into better, more compassionate, and loving persons affirm who we are called to be. As we accumulate those life changing

experiences, it becomes important to tell our life stories to others, in conversations and in writing. Life affirming communities are built and sustained by people sharing their stories with each other.”

ENJOY THE JOURNEY

Motivation guru Zig Ziglar, says, “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

The process of change can be full of adventure and discovery. Basically, the journey toward keeping your resolutions is just as important as actually meeting them. Journey on.

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Northern Colorado is perfect for your adventures COLORADO IS A MAGNIFICENT PLAYGROUND and vacationland. From skiing and hiking to watersports and air balloons, anyone can find a place to play and relax. Instead of traveling this time of year, stay right here in Colorado.

Staycations are a great way to focus recreational time into a meaningful and relaxing time. With a little planning, they offer a way to experience northern Colorado in a brand new light!

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Let’ s get started. Below are 12 tips to jump start your planning: Define your goal. Understand what you want to accomplish or experience. Maybe, you want to recreate a favorite vacation spot or create a totally new experience.

A sunny break to hack the “winter blues” may be in order! Perhaps it is a time just to relax, learn, be active, or all.

Consider your usual vacation accommodations. Whether it is a boutique hotel, or a rustic cabin to disconnect for a while, northern Colorado offers you a wide range of accommodations to help you imagine being anywhere from a posh hotel in downtown Paris to a cute cottage in Montana or beyond.

Create the ambience. If staying at home, what items can you place around the house, in your bedroom, or outdoor eating spaces to help build the context of your destination? Even a bouquet of sunflowers can bring in a Provencal touch. A picture of an Italian villa, Southwestern style candleholders, a travel guide, pretty placemat décor—the ideas are endless!

Define your time frame. A staycation can be as little as one day, or, as long as you want. The staycation is yours. A fun way to get started is to designate a specific “departure” or start time and a “return” date and create a leave and return “ceremony” or event.

Define your staycation guidelines.

Maybe it is no heavy-duty seasonal chores. No reading or sorting of mail.

No eating at home unless you are pretending you are in a vacation rental and cooking your own meals. If at home, pretend you are receiving room service and eat in a different room such as a bedroom or enjoy a picnic on the patio or yard.

Mimic your destination. Northern Colorado offers many things that are available in other areas of the country or other countries. For example, in Provence, each town has its own weekly market. So does northern Colorado! If marketing is your thing, schedule visits to the markets such as Fort Collins Winter Market, Native Hill Farm Stand, and a learning experience to Willow Creek Mushrooms. Maybe you love Sedona

but can’t get there this year. A hike in the Red Mountain Open Space offers visually spectacular red mountains, a trickling creek in the Spring, and earthly, quiet beauty.

Daily activities keep the experience going. Some travelers seek out epic outdoor adventures whereas others prefer a more down-key approach, while others are somewhere inbetween. Snowshoeing at elevation pretending it’s a day jaunt in the Alps works for others and a beautiful stroll in a local café district may hit the spot for others. Almost every town in northern Colorado offers lovely downtown districts for strolling, popping in for a coffee or aperitif, a small plate or experiencing a full dinner.

Food. Experiencing cuisine is an important part of any vacation.

Whether it is French, Russian, or Vietnamese, there are many cafes and restaurants to enhance your staycation. Northern Colorado is full of fun finds such as The Cheese Importers in Longmont; Masha and the Bear Russian Café in Aurora; or

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Cacciotori’s in Fort Collins. Local or online cooking classes, like those offered through The Cooking Studio, Ginger and Baker, and the Gardens on Spring Creek, may elevate staycation food experience.

Local, ethnic grocery stores, such as Turmeric and the Olive Tree Market, sell unique foods for those who want to expand their culinary palates. A hidden gem in Fort Collins is The City Drug Store in downtown Fort Collins which offers several aisles of European delicacies.

Disconnect. Not everyone can completely disconnect, but if that is your goal, use the same process as you would for a regular vacation. Let others

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know you are disconnecting and not available. Use your computer or phone time as you would on a real vacation.

Learn and apply at least one new thing each day related to your destination.

A greeting or phrase in the language, a food, a social habit, an historical snippet, are fun ways to deepen the staycation experience. A movie, a book or documentary, can also enhance the staycation experience.

Do your pre-vaca prep work. Get your usual pre-vacation chores done, i.e., the lawn, watering plants, etc. If you do decide to do a few chores, pretend you are helping the owner of your rental home. Have fun with pretending!

Create your staycation language. Have some fun with this! Label your home as the hotel room, cabin, or condo, your PC as the “business center” and the kitchen as the “refreshment center” or “breakfast buffet.”

Staycations are not only a great way to have fun, but they also bring life into perspective. Life in northern Colorado brings the cup “half full.”

From hills, mountains, and plains, to rivers, waterfalls and interesting small towns, staycations can offer a way to re-experience the wonders we have around us. With enough creativity, you can transition days at home into interesting staycation days of learning and relaxation.

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 finances, insurance counseling

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 assisted living, independent living, moving, assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance www.needhelppayingbills.com Colorado Consumer Fraud 800-222-4444 www.stopfraudcolorado.gov Colorado Old Age Pension (OAP) Larimer County, 970-498-6300 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits/ cash-assistance-programs Weld County, 970-351-1551 www.weldgov.com Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 290 E. 29th St. Ste 100, LV 970-622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 970-498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 970-498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Goodwill of Colorado 866-432-8435 www.goodwillcolorado.org/ services/leap

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Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities Larimer County, 970-310-4900 www.pafclarimer.org Pinnacle Retirement 1039 Main St. Ste. L, WS 970-541-4772 www.pinnacleretirementinc.com Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., 4th Floor, FC 866-336-7385 5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 877-405-9195 National 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Michael Tarantino, CFP Tarantino Wealth Management 419 Canyon Ave. Ste. 320, FC 970-829-0900 www.michaeltarantino.net

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 970-282-7522 www.carehousing.org Estes Park Housing Authority 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Ste. 101, EP 970-591-2535 www.esteshousing.org www.colorado.gov/esteshousing Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

Good Samaritan Society Affordable Senior Housing EP, FC, GR, LV, WS 855-459-2884 www.good-sam.com/services/ senior-living/affordable-housing Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 970-353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St. #200, LV 970-667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org Neighborhood Resource Office 1000 10th St, GR, 970-336-4167 www.greeleygov.com/services/ neighborhood-resource-office Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 970-224-6046 www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 970-484-7498 1511 E. 11th St., LV 970-663-4163, www.n2n.org Senior Living Advisors of Colorado 1635 Foxtrail Dr., FC 970-541-4592 Windsor Housing Authority www.windsorhousingauthority.org

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ASSISTED LIVING

A Home for Life Residential Assisted Living Collaborative 970-663-2933 www.ahome4life.com/ Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 N. 1st St., Berthoud 970-532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV 970-635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org Aspyre Rock Creek 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC 970-372-5838 https://aspyrerockcreek.com Assisted Living Locators 471 Expedition Ln., Johnstown 970-660-8898 www.assistedlivinglocators.com/ care-advisor/noco The Bridge at Greeley 4750 25th St., GR 970-339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS 970-674-1446 www.brightassistedliving.com Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care 5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-223-3552 www.collinwoodco.com

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Our Residents, Their Lives, and Their Families.

As a part of our skilled nursing services, we provide wound care, bariatric care, tracheotomy care, resperatory care and respite care

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Fort Collins Health Care Center

1000 S Lemay Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524

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www.savaseniorcare.com WE ACCEPT MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANCE, SEMI-PRIVATE AND PRIVATE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE

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Brookdale Senior Living 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 844-477-8403 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 844-875-7043 2895 N. Empire, LV 844-405-1157 215 Shupe Cir., LV, 844-643-8048 www.brookdale.com Columbine Commons 1475 Main St., WS, 970-449-5540 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com The Courtyard of Loveland 605 N. California Ave., LV 970-667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC 970-402-3675 www.eaglesnestal.com Fox Meadows 4021 Spruce Dr., FC 970-449-4472 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-494-3253 Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 970-460-4254 www.gardensquarememorycare.com Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR 970-373-5123 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com Good Samaritan Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 706 23rd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

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Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village

Monarch Greens Assisted Living Home 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC 970-218-5057 www.monarchgreensassisted living.com

Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723 www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley

Morning Star of Fort Collins 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 970-432-8810 www.morningstarseniorliving.com

Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Heritage Haus 208 19th St. SE, LV 970-669-5616 Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 970-674-7120 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living The Joneses Assisted Living 2127 Eagle Dr., LV 970-663-2226 Lakeview Commons 1422 W. 29th St., LV 970-278-4000 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com Live to Assist Assisted Living 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 970-224-1400 www.livetoassist.net MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 970-207-1939, www.leisurecare. com/our-communities/ mackenzie-place-fort-collins MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR 970-353-6800 www.legendseniorliving.com

New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC 970-495-1000 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV 970-461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV 970-667-5962 The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 970-229-5800 Seneca House 4406 Seneca St., FC 970-795-8600 www.senecaral.com Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 970-221-3707 www.terrylakeassistedliving.com Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 970-692-2850, www.turnberry placeassistedliving.com/ Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St. 970-686-2258 WindSong at Northridge 7010 West 8th St., GR 970-449-7199 www.windsongmemorycare.com

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

AccentCare Skilled Home Healthcare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 970-346-9700 www.accentcare.com

Alpha Omega Home Health Care 970-266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com Amada Senior Care 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 1900, FC 970-237-5747 www.amadaseniorcare.com/ northern-colorado-senior-care Bayada Home Healthcare 5285 McWhinney Blvd. Ste. 140, LV 970-282-8500, www.bayada.com Bloom at Home 915 Centre Ave. Ste. 2, FC 970-482-5096 www.columbinehealthservices. com/bloom-at-home BrightStar Care Serving Berthoud, FC, LV Timnath, 970-667-7778 www.brightstarcare.com/fortcollins-loveland Caring Companions— Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 x19 www.voacolorado.org/gethelpnorthernco-caringcompanions Caring Senior Service Fort Collins 333 W. .Drake Rd. #22, FC 970-672-1734, www.caring seniorservice.com/fort-collins Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado 970-495-3442 www.eldercarenet.org Family Care Connection 970-223-9026, www.familycare connection.com/elder-care Good Samaritan Society— Colorado Home Care: LV 970-579-8710 Services@Home: EP 970-800-4853 FC 970-999-0349 LV 970-579-8710 WS 970-680-9590 www.good-sam.com

Home Instead Senior Care Larimer & Weld 970-325-6053 www.homeinstead.com

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 1220 W. Ash St. Ste C, WS 970-355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com

Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village

HomeWell of Northern Colorado 3001 N. Taft Ave., Ste. 100 LV, 970-461-4799 www.homewellcares.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 970-472-4180 www.interim healthcare.com/fortcollins Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 330, FC 970-493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC 970-494-1111 www.rightathome.net Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 970-821-9408 1051 6th St., GR, 970-344-9486 www.seniorhelpers.com Seniors Helping Seniors 2290 E. Prospect Rd. Ste. 6, FC 970-631-8251 257 Johnstown Center Dr. Ste. 210, Johnstown 970-484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr. #200, LV 877-618-4748 www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR 970-323-7680, www.good-sam. com/locations/fox-run-senior-living Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village

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Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723, www.good-sam. com/locations/water-valley Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR, 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-622-9907, www.rhf.org/ location/harvest-pointe Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 970-674-7120, www.mbksenior living.com/senior-living

Affinity at Fort Collins 4201 Corbett Dr., FC 970-236-7485 www.affinityforliving.com

Holiday Retirement— Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR, 970-601-4089 www.holidaytouch.com

Affinity at Loveland 3415 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-238-7907 www.affinityforliving.com

Holiday Retirement— Parkwood Estates 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-528-5810 www.holidaytouch.com

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Holiday Retirement— Sugar Valley Estates 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 970-528-1714 www.holidaytouch.com MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 970-207-1939, www.leisurecare. com/our-communities/ mackenzie-place-fort-collins Green House Homes—Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV, 970-663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC 970-698-9423 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Silvernest Home Sharing www.silvernest.com Sunflower—A Gated Active Adult Community 865 Pleasure Dr., FC 970-893-8780 www.sunflowermhc.com The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV 970-667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com The Windsor 1385 Main St., WS 970-460-5005 www.columbinehealth.com The Winslow 909 Centre Ave., FC 970-492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com The Worthington 900 Worthington Cir., FC 970-490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com Village Cooperative of Fort Collins 3580 Stanford Rd., FC 970-223-3538 www.villagecooperative.com Village Cooperative of Loveland 350 Arriba Ave., LV 970-669-5454 www.villagecooperative.com

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SENIOR APARTMENTS Big Thompson Manor I & II 224 and 230 Monroe St., LV 970-667-4195

Birchwood Manor Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR 970-330-6206 Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR 970-352-9305 CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 970-282-7522 www.carehousing.org Century III Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS 970-667-3232, www.windsor housingauthority.org The Remington (formerly DMA Plaza Apartments) 300 Remington St., FC 970-493-7727 Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853, www.good-sam. com/locations/estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR 970-323-7680 www.good-sam.com/locations/ Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village

Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723 www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 970-686-9650 www.governors-farmapartments.com Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., GR 970-356-5489 Hamilton Park Apartments I & II 1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud 970-532-3725

Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 970-225-3711 www.reflectionsseniorliving.com Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 970-225-2116 www.voacolorado.org/ housing_properties University Plaza Apartments 1534 11th Ave., GR, 970-353-9275 www.universityplaza.net Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault 970-834-1570 www.vintage-corp.com

Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-622-9907, www.rhf.org/ location/harvest-pointe

Windsor Meadows Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1500 Tipton Dr., WS 970-667-3232 www.windsorhousingauthority.org

Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 970-472-1703 www.woodbridgeseniorapts.com

Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 970-356-0610

Woodside Village Apartments 146 E. 24th St., GR 970-356-5991 www.dominiumapartments.com

Island Grove Village Apartments (IGV) 119 14th Ave., GR, 970-356-2808 www.islandgrove.org/igv Joe P. Martinez Gardens 1701 2nd St., GR, 970-356-2332 www.ccinvest.com/properties/ joe-p-martinez-gardensapartments La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 970-353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St. #200, LV 970-667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 970-378-9393 www.rockymountain communities.org Oakbrook II Senior Community 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 970-223-1356

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Berthoud Living Center 855 Franklin, Berthoud 970-532-2683

Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th Ave. Pl., GR 970-356-8181 www.savasenior care.com/ centennial-healthcare-center Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC 970-494-2140, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/centreavenue-facility Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility 1475 Main St., WS 970-449-5540, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/columbinecommons-facility/

Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cir., FC 970-221-2273 www.columbinehealthfacilities. com/columbine-west-facility/

Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR 970-330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com

Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR 970-329-2753 www.dignitymemorial.com

Fairacres Manor 1700 18th Ave., GR 970-353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres

North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St., LV 970-667-6111 www.columbinehealthfacilities. com/north-shore-facility/

Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St. Ste. A-1 FC, 970-482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com

Fort Collins Health Care Center 1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-7925, www.savasenior care.com/fort-collins-healthcare-center

Sierra Vista Health Care Center 821 Duffield Ct., LV 970-669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com/ sierra-vista-health-care-center

Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-482-5712, www.savasenior care.com/find-a-center/gardensquare-at-spring-creek

Spring Creek Healthcare Center 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com/ spring-creek-healthcare-center

Golden Peaks Center 1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 970-482-2525, www.genesis hcc.com/GoldenPeaks

Windsor Healthcare Center 710 3rd St., WS, 970-686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com/ windsor-healthcare-center

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

SERVICES

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR, 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR 970-353-1018, www.savasenior care.com/KentonManor Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-1584, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/lemayavenue-facility/

FUNERAL SERVICES

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR 970-235-2522 www.adamsonchapels.com Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave., EP 970-335-9376 650 W. Drake Rd., FC 970-335-8213 6521 W. 20th St., GR 970-329-2786 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-344-8959, www.allnutt.com Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC 970-364-2536 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr. Ste. E, FC 970-482-2221 www.goesfuneralcare.com Resthaven 8426 S. Hwy. 287, FC 970-667-0202 www.dignitymemorial.com

Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-679-4669 www.viegutfuneralhome.com

GROCERY SHOPPING & MEAL DELIVERY

60+ Food Delivery Program 970-702-6413 www.weldgov.com/departments/ human_services/area_agency_ on_aging

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 970-493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen King Soopers Grocery Delivery www.kingsoopers.com Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 970-484-6325 www.mealsonwheelsfc.org Meals on Wheels Greeley 970-353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 970-667-0311 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org Safeway Grocery Delivery www.safeway.com/shop/lp/ delivery.html Sprouts Grocery Delivery www.instacart.com/sprouts Volunteers of America Northern Colorado 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 www.voacolorado.org Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program 1108 H St., GR, 970-356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

HOME REMODELING

Johnson Custom Flooring & Design 2093 E. 11th St., Ste. 100, LV 970-663-1266 www.johnsoncustomflooring.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Beyers Law—Elder-Law Attorney 1419 W. 29th St., LV 970-669-1101 www.beyerslaw.com Bordeaux & Boyes Estate Planning 323 W. Drake Rd. Ste. 120, FC 970-488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 101, FC, 970-223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 970-493-2891 912 8th Ave., GR, 970-353-7554 www.coloradolegalservices.org Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 970-402-2075 www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1201 Lake Ave. Ste. A, Berthoud 970-532-4183 www.cjlordlaw.com Sutherland & Connor, LLC, 1315 Oakridge Dr. Ste. 120, FC 970-224-9779 www.sutherland-connor.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St. Ste. 107, FC 970-221-5602 www.wallace-kling.com

MOVING ASSISTANCE Kids Gloves, LLC LV, 970-449-2309 www.kidgloves.us

REAL ESTATE

The Group, Inc. Deanna McCrery, SRES 970-222-9532 Carol Voorhis, SRES 970-481-9487

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Lisa Hite, SRES 970-310-3133 Anna DiTorrice-Mull, SRES 970-631-2649

City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR 970-350-9777 www.greeleygov.com

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV 970-962-2000, www.lovgov.org

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

Senior Access Points of Larimer County 970-498-7740, https://senior accesslarimer.colostate.edu Town of Berthoud 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 970-532-2643 www.berthoud.org Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 970-586-5331, www.colorado. gov/townofestespark City of Fort Collins www.fcgov.com/cityservices

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Town of Windsor 301 Walnut St., WS 970-674-2400 www.windsorgov.com

TRANSPORTATION

60+ Ride Weld County, 970-352-9348 www.60plusride.org Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) Berthoud, www.berthoud.org/ departments/berthoudarea-transportation-system-bats City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 105 W. 5th St., LV 970-962-2700 www.cityofloveland.org/transit

Dial-A-Ride Paratransit / Dial-A-Taxi FC, 970-224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com/routes/ dial-a-ride Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) GR, 970-350-9290 www.greeleyevanstransit.com Groome Transportation Airport Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-226-5533 www.GroomeTransportation.com Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud, 970-532-0808 https://berthoudraft.org Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, LV, 970-223-8604, www. saintvolunteertransportation.org Super Shuttle Express 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 800-258-3826 www.supershuttle.com/dia

Transfort Fort Collins FC, 970-221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber www.uber.com Via Mobility Services Serving EP, 303-447-2848 www.viacolorado.org Wellington Senior Resource Center 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington 970-817-2293 www.townofwellington.com/171/ Senior-Resource-Center zTrip www.ztrip.com

Why is hearing loss associated with Dementia?

D

amage to your ears and your brain doesn’t always start off related.

But over time, something as simple as hearing loss can become a significant risk factor for cognitive decline, including dementia. The brain is affected by untreated hearing loss and can often cascade into a series of other cognition or health-related issues.

What Is Dementia and What Causes It? Dementia is a general term for mental decline severe enough to interfere with your daily life. The symptom that most often springs to mind is memory loss– but it’s not the only issue associated with dementia (which can also include changes in personality or severe mood swings). The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which is a very specific decline in the memory and thinking centers of the brain.

The exact causes of dementia are difficult to pin down. The brain is a complicated organ and there is any number of things which might cause it to malfunction in specific ways. That’s why most research concentrates on identifying specific risk factors. Some known risk factors include Diabetes,

Anxiety, Depression, Lack of exercise, Head injuries or traumatic brain injury, and Hearing loss.

How Is Hearing Loss Causing Dementia?

Hearing loss is a risk factor, and it may have something to do with how your brain changes when you’re no longer able to hear. When you develop hearing loss, you begin to strain to hear everything you’re supposed to hear.

It takes more work, and your brain must change the way it operates. And it’s those exertions and alterations, some researchers believe, that leave the brain more vulnerable to developing dementia later in life.

What Can You Do? If you’re at an increased risk for developing dementia, you need to treat the risk factors.

1. Get Regular Hearing Screenings.

A hearing exam can help you spot any deterioration in your hearing in the earliest stages. A baseline can establish a starting point to measure any changes in the future.

2. Determine Whether You Need Hearing Aids. If you’re already noticing

some hearing loss, hearing aids can be a vital tool in preventing an accelerated cognitive decline. With a hearing aid, your hearing won’t have to strain your brain so much to hear what’s happening around you.

3. Stay Active. Make sure you are socially and physically active daily and using your brain.

If you are concerned about brain health, your hearing and you want to take steps to prevent or treat any potential hearing loss, call us for your personal consultation.

Susan Baker is the owner and operator of Advanced Hearing Services in Fort Collins. She has been helping people with hearing loss and tinnitus for the past 21 years. Please call (970) 221-5249 for an appointment today.

Resource: www.helpingmehear.com/hearing-loss-articles/retrain-your-brain-to-hear-better/

Susan D Baker, BC-HIS

Board Certified Hearing Instrument specialist LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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Active

DIRECTORY Activities & lessons . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Archery, biking, boating, bowling, cards and bingo, dancing, equestrian gear, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, scuba, spectator events, swimming, tennis, glass blowing, knitting, painting, pottery, quilting & sewing, stained glass

Beauty/Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Culture, Arts & entertainment . . . 40 Cinema cafes, dinner theaters, museums, performance venues

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Education & lifelong learning Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 General fitness, pilates, yoga Food & beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Brewery tours, cooking classes, delivery services, farmers’ markets, grocery shopping assistance, makeyour-own, wine tasting Municipal services . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 City services, senior centers Volunteer opportunities . . . . . . . . 42

ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

Fort Collins Archery Association 2825 SW Frontage Rd., FC www.ftcollinsarchery.com

Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org www.facebook.com/groups/ fccyclingclub

Greeley Archers www.greeleyarchers.com

Greeley Bikes 1001 9th Ave., GR 970-350-9423 www.greeleybikes.com

Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC 970-226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com

Loveland Cycling Club www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub

BIKING

Bike Fort Collins www.bikefortcollins.org Estes Park Cycling Coalition www.bikeestes.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program 970-416-2355 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ bicycle-ambassador-program Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee www.fcgov.com/bac Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op 1501 N. College Ave., FC 970-484-3804 www.fcbikecoop.org

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Team B.O.B. (a.k.a, Babes on Bikes) www.coteambob.com Trek Bicycle Fort Collins 202 W. Laurel St., FC 970-482-6006 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-226-6006 4880 Thompson Pkwy. #110, LV 970-667-8735 www.trekbikes.com

BOATING & RAFTING

Overland Mountain Bike Club 970-430-5336 www.overlandmtb.org

A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC 970-224-3379 www.a1wildwater.com

PEDAL Club People’s Efforts to De-emphasize Autos in Loveland www.pedalclub.org

A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. CR 54G, Laporte 970-482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com

Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC 970-223-1969 451 Isotope Dr., FC 970-491-9555 www.recycled-cycles.com

Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV 970-669-1739 http://cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/BoydLake

Ridekick International 2649 E. Mulberry St. #43, FC 844-974-4440 x1 www.ridekick.com

Inlet Bay Marina @ Horsetooth Reservoir 4314 S. Shoreline Dr., FC 970-223-0140 www.inletbaymarina.com

Mountain Whitewater Descents 1329 N. Hwy 287, FC 970-419-0917 www.raftmw.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy. 287, FC 970-493-4005 www.shoprma.com

BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 555 S. St Vrain Ave., EP 970-586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC 970-484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 970-286-0802 2454 8th Ave., GR, 970-573-4619 www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR 970-330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com The Summit Windsor 4455 Fairgrounds Ave., WS 970-663-6363 www.playatthesummit.com Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-667-3510 www.sweetheartbowling.com

CARD GAMES & BINGO Fort Collins Bridge Center Riverside Plaza, 725 S. Lemay Ave., Ste C-5, FC FortCollinsBridgeCenter@ outlook.com

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 970-221-6644, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/senior-center Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th St., GR, 970-350-9440 https://greeleyrec.com/activeadult-center Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge.com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance 225 W. Oak St., FC 970-266-8249 Ballroom Fort Collins 2600 Fieldstone Dr., FC 970-493-2922 www.ballroomfortcollins.com Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC 970-232-9539, www.contempor arydanceacademy.com Dancer Guy, LLC 813 Marshall St., FC 970-207-9176 www.dancerguy.com Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club @ Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11st St., WS 970-619-8693 www.footandfiddle.net Goodtimes Dance Club @ Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC www.goodtimesdanceclub.com High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., Unit A, FC 7670 5th St., Ste. 200, Wellington 970-225-0600, www.high countryconservatory.com Okay...Let’s Dance with Debra 718 N. Franklin Ave., LV 970-988-4693, www.okaydance.com

FIBER ARTS

Lambspun 1101 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 970-484-1998 www.lambspun.com My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-407-1461 www.mysisterknits.com Your Daily Fiber 970-484-2414 www.yourdailyfiber.com

GARDENING

Bath Garden Center & Nursery 2000 E. Prospect Rd., FC 970-484-5022 www.bathgardencenter.com Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC 970-482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC 970-416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Gulley’s Greenhouse & Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC 970-223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com The Sustainable Living Association FC, 970-224-3247, www.sustain ablelivingassociation.org

GLASS BLOWING

Daggett Glass Studio 918 1/2 N. Garfield Ave., LV 970-667-8073 www.daggettglass.com

GOLFING

Boomerang Links Golf Course 7309 W. 4th St., GR 970-353-4653, www.golfin greeley.com/boomerang-links Cattail Creek 2116 W. 29th St., LV 970-663-5310 www.golfloveland.com City Park Nine 411 S. Bryan Ave., FC 970-221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf

Collindale 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 970-221-6651 www.fcgov.com/golf

Inspiration Riding Academy 41755 County Rd. 29, Pierce 970-402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com

Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton 970-454-2106 www.eatoncc.net

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV 970-667-3915 www.sylvandale.com

Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course 1480 Golf Course Rd., EP 970-586-8146, https://evrpd. colorado.gov/18-hole-golf-course

YMCA of the Rockies—Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 970-586-3344 www.ymcarockies.org

Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR 970-353-4653, www.golfin greeley.com/highland-hills Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course & Disc Golf 690 Big Thompson Ave., EP 970-586-8176 https://evrpd.colorado.gov Mariana Butte 701 Clubhouse Dr., LV 970-667-8308 www.golfloveland.com Southridge 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-416-2828 www.fcgov.com/golf The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 West 29th St., LV 970-667-5256 www.golfloveland.com

HIKING

City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 970-221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php Larimer County Natural Resources 1800 S. CR 31, LV 970-619-4570, www.larimer.org/ naturalresources/parks Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

HORSEBACK RIDING

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch 100 Beaver Meadows Pl., Red Feather Lakes, 970-881-2450 www.beavermeadows.com

MUSIC: INSTRUMENTS & LESSONS Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC 970-223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC 970-207-9111 Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 1355 Cleveland Ave., LV 970-581-3553, www.loveland academyofmusic.com Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS 970-674-0052, www.mainstreet musicacademy.com Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd, Ste. B-8, FC 970-206-4930 1296 Main St., Unit C, WS 970-686-9660 LV, 631-5916 www.pianoinstitutellc.com Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC 970-282-9171, www.piano centeroftherockies.com Songwoods Studio 337 Riverside Ave. Ste. 3, FC 970-614-5691 www.songwoods.com

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PAINTING

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 970-663-4906 www.artisanyou.com Juiced on Imagination 140 W. 3rd St., LV, 970-301-9695 www.juicedonimagination.com Picasso & Wine 1540 Main St., #236, WS 970-460-0833 www.picassoandwine.com Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-214-5208, www.pinots palette.com/fortcollins Studio Vino 6055 Sky Pond Dr. Unit P172, LV 970-685-4583, 121 E. 4th St., LV, 970-685-4583 www.studiovino.com Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR 970-356-8593 www.colettepitcher.com Work of Art Greeley 5750 W 10th St., GR 970-673-8472 www.workofartgreeley.com

POTTERY

Chilson Center Pottery Studio 700 E. Fourth St., LV 970-962-2386, www.lovgov.org Flingin’ Pots FC, 719-329-4725 www.flinginpots.com Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr. #4, FC 970-416-5979 www.nocopottersguild.org Smokestack Pottery 119 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 970-482-1595 www.smokestackpottery.com The Pottery Studio 1541 W. Oak St., FC 970-221-6644, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/potterystudio The Clay Center of Northern Colorado 1024 6th Ave., GR, 970-590-1561 www.claycenternc.com 38 |

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Work of Art Greeley 5750 W 10th St., GR 970-673-8472 www.workofartgreeley.com

QUILTING & SEWING

Jukebox Quilts 400 N. College Ave., Ste. 400A FC, 970-224-9975 www.jukeboxquilts.com The Fig Leaf: Fabrics & Notions 2834 S. College Ave., FC 970-495-1766 www.thefigleafquilting.com Sew Downtown 3820 W. 10th St., B3, GR 970-352-9230 www.sewdowntown.com

SCUBA DIVING

Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply 3000 N. Overland Tr., Laporte 970-482-7655 www.ncstainedglass.com

SWIMMING

Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR 970-350-9484, https://greeley rec.com/aquatics-facilities Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 970-962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org/ swimming Chimney Park Municipal Pool 421 Chimney Ct., WS 970-674-0826 www.recreationliveshere.com

High Plains Scuba 115 W. Harvard St., FC 970-493-8562 www.highplainsscuba.com

City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC 970-221-6658, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/city-park-pool

Colorado Scuba Diving Academy FC, 855-557-2822 www.codivingacademy.com

Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR 970-350-9483, https://greeley rec.com/aquatics-facilities

Tortuga Bay GR, 970-353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

Budweiser Event Center 5290 Arena Cir., LV 877-544-TIXX, www.trevents complex.com/events Colorado Eagles Hockey @ Budweiser Event Center LV, 970-686-7468 www.coloradoeagles.com Colorado State University Rams Sports, FC www.csurams.com University of Northern Colorado Bears Sports, GR www.uncbears.com

STAINED GLASS

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 970-663-4906 www.artisanyou.com KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 970-223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com

Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC 970-221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP 970-586-8191, ttps://evrpd.colo rado.gov/district-facility-locations Family FunPlex Indoor Waterpark 1501 65th Ave., GR, 970-350-9401 https://greeleyrec.com/aquaticsfacilities Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 970-221-6644, www.fcgov.com /recreation/senior-center Greeley Recreation Center Pool 651 10th Ave., GR https://greeleyrec.com/ aquatics-facilities Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV 970-962-2727, www.cityof loveland.org/swimming

Loveland Swim Club LV, 970-744-4254 www.lovelandswimclub.com Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC 970-221-6657, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/mulberry-pool Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS 970-674-3500 www.recreationliveshere.com Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 4th St. SE, LV 970-962-2435, www.cityof loveland.org/swimming

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL

Fort Collins Parks & Recreation FC, 970-221-6660, www.fcgov. com/parks/recamenities Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS, 970-217-9291, www.highland meadowstenniscenter.com Lewis Tennis School @ Rolland Moore Racquet Center 2201 S. Shields St., FC 970-493-7000 www.lewistennis.com Loveland Parks & Recreation LV. www.lovgov.org/services/ parks-recreation/ parks-facilities/tennis-pickleball Rolland Moore Racquet Complex 2201 S. Shields St., FC 970-493-7000 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ rolland-moore-racquet-complex

BEAUTY & SPA SERVICES

Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 103, FC 1615 Foxtrail Dr., Ste. 190, LV 970-223-0193 www.alluraclinic.com Arktos Direct Care PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC 970-818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com

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Old Town Hair Company 325 Cherry St., FC 970-407-9730 www.oldtownhaircompany.com

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC 970-221-6738 www.fcmod.org

Screamin’ Peach Waxing Studio 638 S. College Ave., FC 970-224-2930 4414 S. College Ave., FC 970-224-2936 4880 Thompson Pkwy. Ste 116, Johnstown, 970-669-9299 www.screaminpeach.com

Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 970-482-2787 www.moafc.org

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 970-614-5110, www.totalvein.net Xanadu Med Spa 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #100, FC 970-698-7344 www.xanadumedspa.com

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA CAFES

The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR, 970-515-5717 www.kresscinema.com The Lyric 1209 N. College Ave., FC 970-426-6767 www.LyricCinema.com

DINNER THEATERS

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 4747 Marketplace Dr., John­stown 970-744-3747 www.coloradocandlelight.com

MUSEUMS

Centennial Village Museum 1475 A St., GR, 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Colorado Model Railroad Museum 680 10th St., GR, 970-392-2934 www.cmrm.org Estes Park Museum 200 4th St., EP, 970-586-6256 https://estespark.colorado.gov/ museum

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Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Greeley History Museum 714 8th St., GR, 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Loveland Museum 503 N. Lincoln, LV 970-962-2410 www.thelovelandmuseum.org Meeker Home Museum 1324 9th Ave., GR 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com White-Plumb Farm Learning Center 955 39th Ave., GR 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com

PERFORMANCE VENUES

Bas Bleu Theatre Company 401 Pine St., FC 970-498-8949 www.basbleu.org The Ranch, Larimer County Event Complex 5290 Arena Circle, LV 877-544-TIXX www.treventscomplex.com

Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC 970-221-6730, www.lctix.com Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth St., LV 970-962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR 970-356-5000 www.ucstars.com

EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING

Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th St., GR 970-330-8008, www.aims.edu Computer Classes High Plains Library District 888-861-7323, www.mylibrary.us CSU Online Plus 877-491-4336 www.online.colostate.edu CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Multiple locations & online http://courses.online.colostate.edu Front Range Community College 4616 S. Shields St., FC 970-226-2500 www.frontrange.edu UNC Extended Campus GR, LV, online, 970-351-4039 www.extended.unco.edu

FITNESS

GENERAL FITNESS

24 Hour Fitness 2208 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-797-3036 www.24hourfitness.com Anytime Fitness 939 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 814 W. Drake Rd., FC 970-223-2248 302 S. College Ave., FC 970-295-4010 4855 W. 10th St., GR 970-352-3640 4872 Thompson Pkwy., Johnstown, 970-663-4517 1107 Eagle Dr., LV 970-669-1059 6556 Buttercup Dr., Wellington 970-472-6556 1159 W. Main St., WS 970-674-3304 www.anytimefitness.com Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. 4th St., LV, 970-962-2386 www.lovgov.org

Fit5 Studio 4637 S. Mason St. Unit A1, FC 970-612-8386 www.fit5studio.com Foothills Activity Center 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC 970-416-4280 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ foothills-activity-center Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC 970-224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 970-221-6644, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/senior-center Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Miramont Centerra 3755 Precision Dr. Ste 100, LV 970-744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com Miramont North 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC 970-221-5000 www.genesishealthclubs.com Miramont South 901 Oakridge Dr., FC 970-282-1000 www.genesishealthclubs.com Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow, FC, 970-221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ northside Old Town Athletic Club 25 Hickory St. #130, FC 970-493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC 970-221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC 970-821-9410 www.raintreeathleticclub.com

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Silver Sneakers 866-584-7389 www.silversneakers.com Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 970-674-3500 www.recreationliveshere.com Work Out West 5699-5701 W. 20th St., GR 970-330-9691 www.workoutwest.com

PILATES

Perk! Pilates Fitness 351 Linden St., Ste. 100B, FC 970-481-8474, www.perkpf.com Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd. #104, FC 970-556-4589 www.prhspilates.com

YOGA

Loveland Community Yoga 284 E. 29th St., LV 970-368-9642, www.lcyoga.com Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness @ Legends Pro Gym 154 Barberry Pl., LV 970-690-4917 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com Moxi Yoga Works 5112 S. College Ave. Ste. C, FC www.moxiyogaworks.com Old Town Yoga 235 Jefferson St., FC 970-222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com Om Ananda Yoga 115 N. College Ave. Ste. 200, FC 970-488-9192 www.omanandayoga.com Sacred Space Yoga 24 9th St., GR, 970-515-6821 www.ssyoga.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

BREWERY TOURS

Beer & Bike Tours 970-201-1085 www.beerandbiketours.com

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Budweiser Brewery Tours 2351 Busch Dr., FC 970-490-4691 www.budweisertours.com

Ten Bears Winery 5114 County Road 23E, Laporte 970-566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com

New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St., FC 970-221-0524 www.newbelgium.com

Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC 970-226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.com

Odell Brewing Company 800 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 970-498-9070 www.odellbrewing.com

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

COOKING CLASSES

Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud 970-532-2757 https://berthoud.colibraries.org

The Cupboard 152 S. College Ave., FC 970-493-8585 www.thecupboard.net

The Cooking Studio 123 N. College Ave. Ste. 130, FC 970-999-5179, www.thecooking-studio.com The Teaching Kitchen @ Ginger and Baker 359 Linden St., FC 970-223-7437 www.gingerandbaker.com

MAKE YOUR OWN

Blendings 3924 Bingham Hill Rd., FC 970-520-2617 www.thehillsidevineyard.com

LIBRARIES

Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP 970-586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org High Plains Library District Centennial Park Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us

WINE TASTING

Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV 970-962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org

Blue Mountain Vineyards 4480 Hoot Owl Dr., Berthoud 970-480-7778 www.coloradobluemountain.com

Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave. #200, FC Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields, FC Old Town Library 201 Peterson St., FC 970-221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org

Blendings 3924 Bingham Hill Rd., FC 970-520-2617 www.thehillsidevineyard.com

Pringles Fine Wine & Spirits 2100 W. Drake Rd. #11, FC 970-325-6465 www.pringleswine.com Sweet Heart Winery 5500 W. Hwy. 34, LV 970-646-4314 www.sweetheartwinery.com

Windsor-Severance Library 720 3rd St., WS, 970-686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org

SENIOR CENTERS

Berthoud Community Senior Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 970-532-2730

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 970-221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th St., GR, 970-350-9440 https://greeleyrec.com/activeadult-center Loveland Chilson Senior Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 970-962-2783 www.lovgov.org/services/parksrecreation/chilson-senior-center Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS 970-674-3500 www.recreationliveshere. com/163/Active-Adults

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 103 Smokey St., FC 970-223-1709 www.begreatlarimer.org/volunteer Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County GR, 970-353-1278 www.bgcweld.org/volunteer City of Fort Collins Volunteer Programs 215 N. Mason, FC, 970-416-4245 www.fcgov.com/volunteer Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 970-491-4775, www.colorado. com/colorado-official-statewelcome-center/coloradowelcome-center-fort-collins Community Grief Center 4650 W. 20th St., GR 970-506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program 281 N. College Ave., FC 970-416-2355 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ bicycle-ambassador-program

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV 970-530-3113 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ volunteer Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC 970-221-6738 www.fcmod.org/volunteer Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC 970-568-9803 x4243 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org Larimer County Multiple Departments 970-498-7000 www.larimer.org/volunteerlarimer-county Loveland Museum 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-962-2410 www.thelovelandmuseum.org

Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., FC 970-484-6325 2131 9th St., GR 970-353-9738 437 Garfield Ave., LV 970-667-0311 www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC 970-482-2787 www.moafc.org Odyssey of the Mind www.coloradoodyssey.org Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org Realities for Children 308 E. CR 30, FC 970-484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com

Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) 333 W. Drake Rd. #42, FC 970-223-8604, www.saint volunteertransportation.org

United Way of Weld County 814 9th St., GR 970-353-4300 https://volunteer.unitedway-weld. org/

Ten Thousand Villages/Fort Collins 113 Linden St., FC 970-224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins

Volunteers of America Northern Colorado 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/volunteer

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies 970-624-1884 Poudre Valley Hospital 970-495-8584 www.uchealth.org/give-touchealth/volunteer

Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 970-356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/volunteer

United Way of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St., Ste. 101, FC 970-407-7000 www.nocovolunteers.org

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CAREGIVING

Visiting Angels Serving Northern CO 800-365-4189 www.bannerhealth.com

CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com

CARE MANAGEMENT

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE

Caring Senior Services 333 W. Drake Rd. #22, FC 970-672-1734, www.caring seniorservice.com/fort-collins Columbine Health Systems www.columbinehealth.com Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 6813 S. College Ave., FC 970-221-0406, www.elderhaus.org Good Samaritan Society EP, FC, GR, LV, WS 855-459-2884, www.good-sam.com Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 223 Aspen Grove Way, Severance, 970-305-3256 1220 W. Ash St., WS 970-355-3372 www.seniorhelpers.com Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 970-821-9408 1051 6th St., GR, 970-344-9486 www.seniorhelpers.com 44 |

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Larimer County Office on Aging Services 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 970-498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors

Catholic Charities Larimer County Senior Care Services 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 970-484-5010, www.ccdenver. org/senior-services/larimer-county Weld County Senior Care with A Purpose 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR 970-353-6433, www.ccdenver. org/senior-services/weld-county Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR 970-352-8682, www.connections forindependentliving.org Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St. Unit B, FC 970-482-2700 2154 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit 5 LV, 970-667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org

UCHealth Cancer Care & Hematology www.uchealth.org/locations

ELDER ABUSE

AARP ElderWatch Colorado 800-222-4444, Option 2 www.aarp.org/money/scamsfraud/elderwatch Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr. Ste. F, FC 970-498-7770 (24/7 Hotline) www.larimer.org/humanservices/ aging/adult-protective-services Alternatives to Violence 541 E. 8th St., LV, 970-669-5150 (connects to 24/7 Hotline) www.alternativestoviolence.org

Crossroads Safehouse FC, 24/7 Hotline/Info: 970-482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org Weld County Adult Protective Services (APS) 315 N. 11th Ave. Bldg. C, GR 970-400-6950 970-346-7676 Hotline www.weldgov.com/Government/ Departments/Human-Services/ Area-Agency-on-Aging-AAA/ Adult-Protection

SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC 970-472-4204 921 38th Ave. Ct., GR 970-506-4059 1570 W. 1st St., LV, 970-775-2962 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: 970-472-4200 www.savacenter.org

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

Ability Home Health Care 138 E. 4th St. Ste. 3, LV 970-658-6509 www.abilityhomehc.com

AccentCare Home Health 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 970-346-9700 www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 970-266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com Aveanna Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Home Healthcare) 301 N. Howes St. Ste. 110, FC 970-416-6481 5200Hahns Peak Ste 210, LV 970-530-0210, www.aveanna.com Banner Health Home Care www.bannerhealth.com/services/ home-care

Bayada Home Healthcare 5285 McWhinney Blvd. Ste. 140 LV, 970-282-8500 www.bayada.com BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 970-667-7778, www.bright starcare.com/fort-collins-loveland Canyon Home Care & Hospice 4850 Hahn’s Peak Dr. Suite 100 LV,970-330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com Caring Hearts Home Health Care 6801 W. 20th St. Ste. 207, GR 970-378-1409 www.caringheartshh.com Columbine Poudre Home Care 915 Centre Ave. Ste 2., FC 970-482-5096, www.columbine healthservices.com/columbinepoudre-home-care Encompass Home Health of Colorado 2171 Citrine Ct., LV 970-493-8500 www.encompasshealth.com/ locations/lovelandhomehealth Good Samaritan Society Home Care: EP 970-800-4853 FC 970-999-0349 LV 970-579-8710 WS 970-680-9590 www.good-sam.com/services/ home-based-services Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 1220 W. Ash St. Ste C, WS 970-355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr. Ste. 100, FC 970-472-4180, www.interim healthcare.com/fortcollins Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy. Ste. 330, FC 970-493-9300, www.maxim healthcare.com/home-healthcare Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC, 970-494-1111 www.rightathome.net

Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 970-821-9408 1051 6th St., GR, 970-344-9486 www.seniorhelpers.com

HOSPICE CARE

Banner Hospice 5628 W. 19th St. Ste. 2, GR 970-352-8487, www.banner health.com/services/hospice Canyon Home Care & Hospice 4850 Hahn’s Peak Dr. Suite 100 LV, 970-330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com Pathways 305 Carpenter Rd., FC 970-663-3500 4075 W. 11th St., GR 970-356-4090 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-6062 www.pathways-care.org

HEALTHCARE ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A FC, 970-227-1906, www. goldstoneacupuncture.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St. Ste. 120 FC, 1491 N. Denver Ave.,#101, LV 970-663-2225, www.scottchiro.com Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 2601 S. Lemay Ave. Unit 25, FC 970-227-3077, www.wisdom waysacupuncture.com

ALLERGY

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #290, FC 970-221-2370 6801 W. 20th St., Ste 202, GR 970-330-5391 www.allergypartners.com Banner Health Clinic: Allergy Care 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV 970-820-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 970-498-9226, www.banner health.com/services/allergy

Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr. Ste. 200, FC 970-221-1681 3400 W. 16th St. Bldg. 5, Unit Y GR, 970-356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com

CANCER

American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 970-356-9727, www.cancer.org Banner Health Clinic: Cancer Care 2050 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-5900, www. bannerhealth.com/locations/ loveland/banner-health-clinicboise-cancer UCHealth Cancer Care 555 Prospect Ave., EP 970-237-7700 2121 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-237-7700 6767 W. 29th St., GR 970-652-2780 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-237-7700, www.uchealth.org

CBD

Canna World Market 270 E. 29th St., LV 970-617-2996 http://Cbdloveland.com Cornerstone Botanicals 970-239-3374 www.cornerstonebotanicals.com Plenty Wellness 2677 N. Taft Ave., LV 970-305-4702 www.plentywellness.com

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 970-352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com Family & Sport Chiropractic 1035 Robertson St., FC 970-224-2282 www.drmontywilburndc.com Impact Chiropractic 1730 S. College Ave. #100, FC 1661 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 302, LV, 970-223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com

Hand Chiropractic 1630 S. Lemay Ave. #4, FC 970-221-9300, www.handchiro.org Pivotal Wellness 2451 S. College Ave. Ste. 3, FC 970-290-9589 2625 Redwing Dr. Ste. 270 970-420-5565 www.pivotalwellness.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St. Ste. 120, FC ,1491 N. Denver Ave. #101, LV 970-663-2225 www.scottchiro.com Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave. Ste. 102, GR 970-356-5255 www.weldfamilyclinic.com

DENTAL

Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 970-482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC 970-484-5297 (Interim during construction: 950 S. Taft Hill Rd.) 1136 E. Stuart St. Bldg. 3 Ste. 3140, FC, 970-482-1520 www.alpinedentalhealth.com Aronson Family Dental 4027 Boardwalk Dr., FC 970-472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com BenchMark Dental 1555 Main St., Ste. A-2, WS 970-460-4871 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Family Dental Clinic – Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-416-5331, www.healthdistrict. org/services/family-dental-clinic Front Range Dentures & Prosthodontics 1006 Robertson St. #210, FC 970-493-9001 Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave. Ste. 210, GR 970-352-4242 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV 970-744-2345

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Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr. Ste. 100, FC 970-672-4708 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR 970-800-2269, www.nocoperio.com Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave. #110, FC 970-484-0080 902 14th St., GR, 970-392-0152 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 400, LV, 970-667-2121 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 970-669-2853 www.perfectteeth.com

GYNECOLOGY

OB/GYN Associates 1900 N. Boise Ave. Stes. 300, LV 970-820-2009 www.bannerhealth.com

Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave. Ste. 300, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Bldg. Ste. 150, LV 970-680-1019 www.womensclinicnoco.com

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 970-495-8800, www.uchealth.org Greeley Medical Center 6767 W. 29th St., GR www.uchealth.org

Kaiser Permanente Medicare 855-832-0353, www.kp.org/ask-co

Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado, 970-207-7171 www.kaiserpermanente.org

Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 970-472-0444 www.larimerhealthconnect.org

UCHealth Heart and Vascular Care 555 Prospect Ave., EP 970-577-4478 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100, FC 970-221-1000 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7000 6767 W. 29th St., GR, 970-652-2000 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste 100 970-221-1000, www.uchealth.org

McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640 www.bannerhealth.com

North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV, 970-350-4673 1010 A St., GR, 970-301-4426 302 3rd St. SE #150, LV 970-292-1533, www.north coloradohealthalliance.org

Banner Health Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado. www.bannerhealth.com

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 970-343-4217 3880 N. Grant Ave. Ste. 140, LV 970-667-0769, www.asafoot.com Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. C, FC 970-329-8084 www.andersonpodiatrycenter.com

GERIATRIC CARE

UCHealth Internal Medicine 221 E. 29th St., Ste. 102, LV 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. North #200, 970-203-7050 www.uchealth.org/services/ senior-care

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HEART CARE

UCHealth Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado. 970-495-7000 www.uchealth.org

Reynolds Oral & Facial Surgery 3520 E. 15th St. Ste. 102, LV 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. P, GR 970-663-6878 www.reynoldsoralfacial.com

Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd. D1, FC 970-221-4500 www.zimmerfamilydentistry.com

Centura Health— Primary Care Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 970-532-4644, www.centura.org

NuEar Hearing Center 2531 S. Shields St., FC 970-999-9505 www.FortCollinsNuEar.com CardioVascular Institute of Northern Colorado—Banner Health 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 970-810-0900 1900 N. Boise Ave. Ste. 200, LV 970-820-2400 www.bannerhealth.com

Arktos Direct Care 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC 970-818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com

Wells & Abrames Dental 702 W. Drake Rd. Bldg. G, FC 970-493-9299 www.wellsabramesdental.com

Sunrise Health Centers 12 locations in GR, EV, LV plus mobile outreach van.

970-353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org

Hearing Rehab Center 1030 Centre Dr., Ste. A, FC 970-482-5700 2018 35th Ave., Unit A, GR 970-330-7374 2980 Ginnala Dr., #102, LV 970-593-9700 www.hearingrehabcenter.com

VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 970-224-1550 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV 970-962-4900 Mental Health 307-778-7349 www.va.gov

Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St. Ste. 100, FC 970-221-3020, www.poudre valleyfamilydental.com

Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St. Ste. 2, FC 970-221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com

Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com

Medical Center of the Rockies— UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-624-2500, www.uchealth.org North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 970-810-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Valley Hospital—UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7000, www.uchealth.org Salud Family Health Centers 1635 Blue Spruce Dr., Ste. 101, FC 970-484-0999, www.saludclinic.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Rocky Mountain Health Plans 970-243-7050 or 800-346-4643 www.rmhp.org

HEARING

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. J-2, FC 970-221-5249 www.advancedhearing.net Hearing Life 4675 W. 20th St. Rd. Unit A., GR 970-475-6287 909 E. Eisenhower Blvd. Ste. 101, LV, 970-744-2605 www.hearinglife.com

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640, www.bannerhealth.com/locations/ loveland/mckee-medical-center Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-624-2500, www.uchealth.org Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 970-810-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Peakview Medical Center 5881 16th St. GR, 970-313-2700 www.uchealth.org Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7000, www.uchealth.org

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC 970-493-1571 918 13th St. Ste. 1, GR 970-346-9025 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org/co

Grand Family Coalition, Inc. 970-699-2837 www.grandfamilycoalition.org Grandparents Support Groups in Northern Colorado http://grg.colostate.edu/supportgroups.php Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 970-498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave, LV 970-820-4097 ,https:// senioraccesslarimer.colostate. edu/seasons-club/ Senior Living Advisors of Colorado LV, 970-541-4592 www.slacolo.com UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St. Ste. A, FC 970-495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-624-1860 6767 W. 29th St. GR 970-652-2796 www.uchealth.org/services/ community-health/aspen-club Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 400-6950, www.weldgov.com/ Government/Departments/ Human-Services/Area-Agencyon-Aging-AAA

INFUSION THERAPY

Banner Health Infusion Therapy 1801 16th St., GR www.bannerhealth.com/services/ infusion-therapy Poudre Infusion Therapy 151 W. Lake St. Ste. 1500, FC 915 Centre Ave. Ste. 3, FC 1683 Main St., WS 970-494-2130 www.columbinehealthservices. com/poudre-infusion-therapy

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Apria Health Care 420 W. 67th St., LV 970-663-0500, www.apria.com

Banner Home Medical Equipment 1990 59th Ave. Ste. 300, GR 970-810-6420 www.bannerhealth.com Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd. Ste. 123, FC 970-221-1453 1525 Main St. Ste. B-1B, WS 970-460-9205, www.columbine healthservices.com/columbinemedical-equipment/ Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St. Unit B, FC 970-482-2700 21154 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit 5, LV, 970-667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org Frontier Access and Mobility 819 E. Mulberry St., FC 970-223-8267 www.FrontierAccess.com Lincare 4812 McMurray Ave. Ste. 190, FC 970-482-8114, www.lincare.com Major Medical (Aerocare) 1420 Riverside Ave. Ste. 108, FC 970-484-6616 3640 W. 10th St., GR 970-584-1020 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 320, LV, 970-669-6800 www.aerocareusa.com

Mobility and More 493 N. Denver Ave., LV 970-461-8400, www.mymobility.biz RCC Medical Supply 3109 35th Ave. Bldg. H-103 970-356-9078, www.rccmed.net Roth Medical 225 N. Lemay Ave., Ste. 3, FC 970-224-2828 Good Health Will 2003 W. 8th St., LV 970-624-6002 2393 W. 27th St. Ste. 528, GR 970-515-6935 www.goodhealthwill.org

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Aging Clinic of the Rockies at CSU Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging 151 W. Lake St. Ste. 1400, FC 970-491-6795, www.psychology. colostate.edu/acor

Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St. Ste. B10, FC 970-482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Connections 425 W. Mulberry St., FC 970-221-5551 www.healthdistrict.org/services/ connections-adult-services LifeStance Health (formerly Heart Centered Counseling) FC, GR, LV, 970-310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Support Services Multiple locations in GR, WS Frederick, 970-347-2120 Crisis Hotline: 844-493-8255 www.northrange.org Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC 970-494-9940, www.homeward alliance.org/murphy-center

VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 970-224-1550 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV 970-962-4900 Mental Health 307-778-7349 www.va.gov Walk-In Crisis Center 1217 Riverside Ave., FC 24-Hour Access: 970-494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org/ services/crisis-services

NEUROLOGY

Advanced Neurology of Colorado 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 180 FC, 970-226-6111 www.advancedneurology.com Banner Health —Neurology 702A W. Drake Rd., FC 970-821-4600 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 970-821-4500 1801 16th St., GR 970-810-5612 2410 W. 16th St., GR 970-810-4121 2000 Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640 1813 Cheyenne Ave., LV 970-810-4676, www.banner health.com/services/neurology UCHealth Neurology Clinic 2315 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 110 FC 970-482-4373 6767 29th St. Rd. 3rd Floor, GR 970-482-4373 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 200, LV, 970-667-7664 www.uchealth.org

NUTRITION

Catholic Charities - Samaritan House 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 970-484-5010, www.ccdenver.org/ larimer-county-services Food Bank for Larimer County FC, LV, 970-493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen

Spirit Crossing Clubhouse 1148 E. Elizabeth St., FC 970-786-2002 www.summitstonehealth.org/ spirit-crossing-clubhouse

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Food Assistance (Larimer SNAP) 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 200 Peridot Ave., LV 970-498-6300, www.larimer. org/humanservices/publicbenefits/food-assistance-snap Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC 970-224-4302, www.fortcollins rescuemission.org House of Neighborly Service 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 970-532-0161 1511 E. 11th St. Ste. 100, LV 970-667-4939 www.honservice.org Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 970-484-6325 www.mealsonwheelsfc.org Meals on Wheels Greeley 970-353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 970-667-0311 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC 970-207-4472 www.fortcollins.salvationarmy.org Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 www.voacolorado.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) FC, GR, LV, Berthoud 800-932-8677, www.tops.org Weld County Senior Nutrition (Friendly Fork) Multiple locations, 970-400-6132 https://www.weldgov.com/ Government/Departments/ Human-Services/Area-Agency-onAging-AAA/Friendly-Fork Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program 1108 H St., GR, 970-356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

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ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CARE Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 970-493-1292 www.brain-spine.com

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC 970-493-0112 1900 16th St. 3rd floor, GR 970-573-3224 3470 E. 15th St., LV 970-663-3975 www.orthohealth.com OsteoStrong 3506 W. 10th St., GR 970-301-4959 www.osteostrong.me Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony Rd. #110, FC 970-658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St. Bldg N, Ste. 1 GR, 970-710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV 970-707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com UCHealth Pain Management Clinic 555 Prospect Ave., EP 3744 S. Timberline Rd. Ste. 102, FC 1605 Fox Trail Dr. Ste. 100, LV 970-495-0506 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. North Bldg. Ste. 2200 970-203-7190 www.uchealth.org/locations/ uchealth-pain-managementclinic-fort-collins

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Banner Lifeline LV, 970-820-3066 GR, 970-810-4743 www.bannerhealth.com/ services/home-care/programs/ banner-lifeline

VRI 800-860-4230 http://www.vricares.com/ caringsolutions LifeFone 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Station 844-276-7314 www.lifestation.com Philips Lifeline 855-681-5351 www.lifelinesys.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St. Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC 970-797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St. Ste. 110, FC 115 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 160, FC 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 2021 Battlecreek Dr. Unit A, FC 970-221-1201 1901 56h Ave. Ste. 110, GR 970-451-5776 4435 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Johnstown, 970-669-7303 1555 Main St. A 4/5, WS 970-674-9675 www.coloradoinmotion.com Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd. Ste. #133A, FC 970-494-6449 www.columbinehealthservices. com/front-range-therapy Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St. Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave. #101, LV 970-663-2225 www.scottchiro.com

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities Samaritan House Fort Collins 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 970-484-5010 www.ccdenver.org/larimercounty-services

House of Neighborly Service 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 970-532-0161 1511 E. 11th St, LV 970-667-4939 www.honservice.org Needy Meds 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-416-6519 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance VA Assistance Program 800-698-2411 www.va.gov

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St. Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC, 970-797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com The Center at Rock Creek 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC 970-223-4376 www.centeratrockcreek.com Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR 970-330-6400, www.lcca.com

SMOKING CESSATION

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org/services/ quit-smoking Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Tobacco-Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com

SPECIALTY CARE

Arktos Direct Care - PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC 970-818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com

Premier Skin Clinic 1603 Oakridge Dr. #200, FC 970-221-1285 www.premierskinclinic.com Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 970-614-5110 www.totalvein.net

SPORTS MEDICINE

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St. Bldg N, Ste. 1 GR, 970-710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV 970-707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com

SURGERY

UCHealth Surgical Clinics 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Bldg. A-1, Ste. 330, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 2200, LV 970-221-5878, 5881 W. 16th St., GR 970-356-2426 www.uchealth.org

URGENT CARE

Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care CSU, 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500 FC, 970-293-3876 3519 Richmond Dr., FC 970-682-7981 1683 Main St., WS 970-545-7209 www.afmfc.com Banner Urgent Care 3617 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC 970-821-1500 2015 35th Ave., GR 970-810-4155 2555 E. 13th St. Ste. 110, LV 970-820-4264, https://urgentcare. bannerhealth.com Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-221-5811 www.concentra.com

UCHealth Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 140 FC, 970-297-6250 1900 16th St. GR, 970-652-2454 3850 N. Grant Ave. Ste. 200, LV 970-624-5150, www.uchealth.org

VISION

The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-407-0665 www.theeyeshaveitfc.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 970-460-0154 www.windsorvisionsource.com

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 1701 61st Ave., GR 2555 13th St. Ste. 225, LV 6125 Sky Pond Dr., LV 970-221-2222 www.eyecenternoco.com Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 970-669-1107 www.kirkeyecenter.com See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR 970-346-1411 2108 35th Ave., GR 970-356-0100 www.seelifevision.com

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Giving back

Kim Sharpe

Virtually lifesaving

Volunteers come to the rescue of isolated older adults LIFE IS ALL ABOUT connections and interconnectedness. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic forced us to connect in new ways that largely involved technology, which proved challenging for many—especially older adults.

Recognizing this, the City of Fort Collins used CARES Act money to establish its VirtuVisit program to help isolated seniors connect with family and friends.

First, the city put out a call for volunteers to help design and serve participants in the program.

Shuah Khan, a 50-something Linux operating system developer with an 80-something mother, was one of the many volunteers who answered the call.

“When the city needed volunteers to help develop the VirtuVisit program during the Covid lockdown, the timing seemed right to help and the work seemed right up my alley,” says Khan. “I have an older mother who’s not tech savvy and who I help with that, and I understand how challenging it can be. Plus, social connection is so important for our health.”

At the height of the lockdown, 36 volunteers helped think through technical issues, like privacy and security, select and deliver tablets for participants to use, and became technology buddies for participants.

There was no cost for people to participate and receive training on technology use.

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says, “the City of Fort Collins has a high volunteerism rate. People love our community and want to give back. This was clearly evident through the pandemic as volunteers helped pave the way for new and more creative ways to connect with their neighbors.”

Volunteers like Khan met with people in person at the Fort Collins Senior Center to set up their tablets and teach them how to use the tablets to make calls. “There was a lot of hands-on teaching, like how turn a device on and off, connect to WiFi, and use the camera and audio,” Khan says.

The city no longer supports VirtuVisit because its CARES Act

funding is gone and there are no longer staff to support it. “We’re still supporting the folks [originally] in the program, but we are not taking new participants,” explains Schafer.

“The need for the program has also diminished since the vaccine roll out.”

Yet Schafer believes VirtuVisit “… made a very positive impact. I’ve heard of long-term friendships being formed through the program. It also proved that the program could be done and provided data around the positive emotional impact it had on participants and volunteers alike.”

Khan says she loved working with the seniors, especially listening to their stories. “Seniors have so much wisdom. They gracefully roll with life’s challenges and make the best of a situation. If I can be like that when I’m older, I’ll be doing great, and we’re all moving in that direction.”

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