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Fitness matters

Staying healthy through the holidays and beyond

SO WHAT ABOUT A PLACE that’s a gym at the beginning of January and then turns into a bar two weeks later? Kristin read me a joke like that a few days ago and I think that’s not a far-off metaphor for how we are. We come out of the holidays feeling a little bloated and blah and decide that we can do better. And we do…for about two weeks until we do actually feel little better and then we dive back into our old habits, though not quite at holiday levels.

Last year we went a little radical and did this eating plan that eliminated about everything—no dairy, no legumes, no processed anything, and no refined carbs, which, meant, gulp, no red wine! Well, the first two weeks were pretty miserable as you might guess. It was hard to give up most things, knowing that we could ease back into them. The problem was that apparently our bodies love to burn carbs and without those, we get a little cranky—at first. Then, the theory goes, our bodies get used to burning fat and once they do, we have this consistent energy flow. They even have a name for it: Tiger Blood.

The funny thing is that it worked. By the end, I wasn’t even missing the red wine, which really surprised and kind of disappointed me.

As the holidays approach and with more family than ever living nearby, I’m anticipating a hearty holiday season. I’m pretty much the epitome of the phrase, “I can resist anything but temptation.” I have to get pretty psyched up if I’m going to take a pass on that cheeseburger and fries at the restaurant and opt instead for the slab of fish with green beans. But I can do it.

Eating at home is much easier. We simply buy the healthy stuff that we want to eat and then prepare that. It’s much easier than saying no at a restaurant.

The other side of the same coin is exercise. It seems that the more I move, the more I can move. I think that it’s both a physical, health thing and a motivational, habit thing. I go to the climbing gym two or three times a week. I have a couple of regular partners and we motivate each other to show up. I’ve been doing that for a few years now and without a doubt I’m stronger and more flexible. It just takes making it a priority and setting up the situation right.

We have several great stories about eating and staying fit. Claire Sable explains how we can stay fit without having to go to a gym—everything from online classes to having a personal trainer come to your home. Claire also looks at the 3 M’s of healthy eating—mindfulness, moderation, modification in her Better Health column. And Linda Osmundson reviews Senior Centers in the area where you can meet people and stay active.

Have a great holiday season and a fantastic New Year!

Scott

Fifty

VOLUME 9 • NUMBER 3

PUBLISHER

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Claire L. Sable

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Cozy up for winter

WINTER IS A TIME TO CREATE A cozier home atmosphere. Try the following tips.

Hang a winter wreath on the front door. Leave warm slippers by the bed or entry door. Purchase fuzzy area rugs and cover those cold hardwood floors beside the bed, in living room, kitchen and bathrooms. Bring in live plants and flowers with a touch of color.

Install warm LED bulbs in lamps. Add candle groupings to tabletops and winter-themed table runners from quilts

or woven natural materials. Hang heavier drapes. Create conversation groupings by moving furniture away from walls and windows and into the middle of the room, maybe near the fireplace. Scatter colored pillows and throws on furniture.

Create a cozy reading area with good light, soft seating and a warm blanket. Display family photos framed in warm woods on bookshelves.

Last but not least, bake something every few days for warm, inviting fragrance.

12 tips to help avoid holiday stress

FOLLOW THESE TIPS for stressless holiday cooking.

• Prep cookie dough early and refrigerate for a few days or freeze for weeks.

• Make and freeze baked Christmas cookies and pies early.

• Coat cookies with corn syrup before adding sprinkles.

• Build a dessert charcuterie board.

• Mash potatoes several days ahead. An hour or so before needed, warm potatoes in a crockpot or double boiler.

• To crisp turkey, stop basting, turn oven to 450 degrees and watch carefully until brown.

• Encase ham with molasses, sweet mustard, cranberry or bourbon glaze to keep it moist.

• Spice up made-ahead cranberry sauce with a sprinkle of orange liquor, spiced rum, port wine or cran-rasberry juice.

• Avoid gravy lumps. Pulse in a blender until smooth.

• Choose smaller turkeys to avoid chemicals and allow shorter thaw/cook time.

• Disguise cracked pie tops with whipped cream, chocolate ganache or praline pecan topping.

• Purchase plenty of leftover containers for guests.

Care for the birds

ONCE TEMPERATURES

DROP, CONSIDER purchasing bird feeders to supplement scarce winter forage. Plan to supply bird food through May and arrange for someone to fill feeders if you go out of town. Install a baffle (metal umbrella above the feeder) to deter squirrels.

Rich food (like dried fruit, peanuts/nuts, black oil sunflower seeds and various forms of suet purchased or homemade) helps birds prepare for Spring mating. Research local bird species and what to serve them.

Purchasing a feeder? Choose plastic, steel or glass for easy cleaning rather than porous surfaces like wood or clay, preferably with a tray. Avoid those with sharp edges or points. To prevent spoilage, choose several smaller feeders with an adequately spaced perch. Place feeders far apart to eliminate overcrowding. Select a feeder with drainage holes and a plastic dome to keep everything dry.

Then, sit back and enjoy the bird show.

Claire L. Sable

Keep in touch with family and friends

ONE OF THE MANY LESSONS learned through the pandemic is that we need each other—that staying in touch and maintaining close relationships with family and friends, and feeling a sense of community, is critical to our mental and even physical health.

Fortunately, while modern life may be partially to blame for our increased isolation, it also provides some convenient remedies to it. Apps such as Facetime (iPhone)

and Zoom, for example, have provided an accessible and sustainable way to maintain and nurture our most important relationships. And as we learn to live with our new ‘normal,’ many are also opting to return to in-person meetings with friends and family, as well as rejoining exercise classes, book clubs, going out to eat and more. To find a group of people with similar interests in your area check out meetup.com.

Home safety at the holidays and year-round

A SAD TRUTH OF MODERN LIFE is that we have to be mindful about protecting our property and possessions. According to an article in Forbes Home, more than 1 million homes are burglarized every year, but you don’t have to be a part of that statistic.

Technology has revolutionized the way we protect our homes, and these systems don’t need to break the bank. A popular option called Ring, which can be purchased online or from a big box store, runs around $60 for their least expensive system, and it can be set up by the homeowner. And Ring is one of many. An online search will turn up a ton of different options.

Other home safety considerations include having equipment such as your furnace, checked. Homeowners should install a carbon monoxide detector in the home and ensure that smoke detectors are functioning properly.

And if you’re expecting very young guests over the holidays, make sure to child-proof your home. This could include locking lower cupboards, making sure bathroom doors are closed, covering sharp edges of tables with a protective covering, putting covers on electrical outlets, and storing all prescription and over-the-counter medications out of reach of little hands.

Eating mindfully over the holidays

WATCHING WHAT WE EAT is important year-round but can be especially challenging during the holidays when treats abound. According to Psychology Today, you can keep that holiday weight gain at bay through mindfulness, moderation and modification.

It’s easy to eat too much when we’re not paying attention— a.k.a. mindless eating. To combat this, make sure to take notice of what you’re eating, fully enjoy it, but then don’t overdo it—‘moderate.’

Another diet-saboteur is all of the rich, calorific drinks we usually skip the rest of the year. These holiday favorites can push our calorie intake over the edge. That doesn’t mean you should shun them completely, just make them an occasional treat.

And when it comes to holiday meals, there are lots of ways to lower calorie content while not sacrificing flavor. For example, plain yogurt works well in place of sour cream, rutabagas are a wonderful stand in for potatoes, and maple syrup can be used instead of brown sugar in many recipes. A simple online search on substitutions is just a few clicks away.

Recreation centers cater to seniors

SEARCHING FOR THINGS TO do? Recreation centers offer a wide variety of activities, classes, exercise and special programs. Each accepts Silver Sneakers.

• The Fort Collins Senior Center, (https://bit. ly/3ArjMfX), offers special activities for seniors such as Front Range Forum (life-long learning), Senior Serenaders (seasonal choral group), Prairie Sage dances and an “80+” program. Volunteer of America serves lunch three days a week.

• At Windsor’s Recreation Center, (https://bit. ly/3V7phsa), seniors eat lunch at Friendly Fork Café three days a week. Join Active Adult to enjoy day trips/travel and space for playing cards, reading, shooting pool, playing ping pong or just hanging out.

• Join Greeley Recreation Center’s (https://bit. ly/3Oitve6) Active Adult program to take historic tours, local trips, hike the day away or attend celebratory lunches and Friendly Fork Café.

• Loveland’s Chilson Senior Center (https://bit. ly/3gcwics) provides weekly coffee service, special times for billiards, table tennis, pickleball, volleyball and lunch three days a week via Volunteers of America.

Linda L. Osmundson

Dinner and a show

LOOKING FOR WINTER ENTERTAINMENT? Consider dinner theaters. Check the websites for locations and available dates and times.

• Candlelight Dinner Theater, https://coloradocandlelight.com/, stages White Christmas, December through January 8th. Only a few tickets remain. Brigadoon opens February 9th-April 2nd. Look ahead to CATS opening April 13th-June 25. Get tickets early.

• The Dinner Detective, https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/, at the Fort Collins Holiday Inn performs Saturday shows 2-3 times a month. Expect audience participation, adult content, a 4-course dinner.

• Jesters Theatre, https://jesterstheatre.com/, offers Scrooge: Bah, Humbug December 3rd-30th. Check their calendar for future events.

• Boulder Dinner Theater, https://bdtstage.com/, the Buddy Holly Story appears December through January 28th. Join Chris Collins for a one-night only John Denver Tribute February 16th. Something Rotten opens February 25th-April 21st.

• Adams Mystery Playhouse, www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com/ offers a Made for TV Movie December through January 7th. Opening January 14th through February is Murder in Hollywood.

Pamper yourself

NEED A LITTLE PAMPERING? Consider a spa. Pick from day, destination, resort/hotel or mineral/thermal springs spas. Before choosing, do some research. Check online reviews, service options, practitioner experience, environment, products, medical information and hygiene.

Costs determine what spa treatments and/or location you might select. With one service under $100, expect a spa package of two or more treatments to start at $150 and easily increase to $450. A full day can run $750 or more with added costs for destination spa travel.

Although massage, facial and body therapy are the most popular treatments, check the wealth of other spa services. Spa benefits claim to de-stress and calm your mind, smooth skin, enhance sleep, release serotonin and dopamine, aid anti-aging, reduce headaches, manage pain, improve blood pressure, circulation, self-esteem and confidence.

Weigh the benefits/costs. If spa pampering is right for you, relax and enjoy!

Relissa Stute is an owner and partner in Colorado UltraSlim, Inc., working with Red Light Therapy for over 20 years. Please call 970-412-7575 or visit www.coloradoultraslim.com.

Red Light Therapy (RLT) seems to be the latest buzz word in natural healing. However, RLT goes back hundreds of years and most recently you may have read of NASA using RLT to promote wound healing and plant growth.

RLT can be emitted by lasers or by LEDs. Specific uses are determined by wavelength, modulation and intensity of the light which is why most devices sold for home use do not produce the same long-lasting results as professional devices with higher

power and specific calibrations.

This month the focus is how to lose weight fast with the RLT device patented as UltraSlim. Wherever you are in your weight loss journey this is the first and only non-invasive FDA cleared medical device for immediate fat reduction.

Clinical studies show that UltraSlim’s specific calibration reduces fat and cellulite by producing small holes in fat cells, causing lipids (the molecules inside your fat cells) to drain out. In 32 minutes,

• Collagen and elastin production

• Pain management

• Lose weight fast

• Inflammation reduction

• Breast reduction/tightening

• Healing wounds and injuries

• Improved performance and muscle repair

• Healthier and thicker hair

New trials and studies are continuously being completed. Many articles can be found on PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

an average patient will see 3.5 inches/1.6 liters of fat loss and over the next three days will continue another 1.5 inches of fat loss on average. In trials on breast reduction, patients have been known to drop a full cup size with one 8-minute treatment. These people were asked not to change their diet or exercise habits, so the results didn’t come from exercising more or eating healthier.

Ultraslim has also has FDA clearances for pain and inflammation, as well as skin tightening and rejuvenation.

Relissa Stute | Trained Certified UltraSlim Technician

Locally owned and operated

There are many published studies, clinical trials and patents issued for varying conditions using RLT:

Home-based fitness

The benefits of ‘getting physical’

L Sable

FOR THOSE OF US WHO CAME OF AGE IN THE

80S, exercise gyms seemed to pop up on every corner. And many of us, inspired by exercise gurus like Jane Fonda, donned our spandex outfits and did high-impact aerobics (ouch!) and jazzercised to the beat of Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Let’s Get Physical.’

While leg warmers and jumping around in place are mostly relics of the past, the idea that regular exercise is a worthwhile pursuit has become deeply entrenched in our collective zeitgeist. And nowadays, we don’t even need the gym because the variety of options for working out at home is vast, and the convenience and flexibility of home-based fitness can’t be beat.

EVEN COVID-19 COULDN’T KEEP US FROM OUR WORKOUTS

While the idea of home fitness is certainly not new, the number of people opting to exercise at home grew by leaps and bounds in response to Covid-19 lockdowns. By the fall of 2020, Peloton, manufacturer of high-end exercise bikes saw its sales more than triple, according to a report from CNBC. Tonal, maker of in-home strength training systems, saw its sales increase by 800 percent in 2020. The message from consumers was clear. While we were willing to forego eating out and going to the movies, giving up our workouts was non-negotiable. What was happening nationally was also happening locally. Charlie Moody, general manager of Recycled Cycles-Bicycles & Fitness in Fort Collins, said they saw a notable uptick in home fitness equipment sales at the start of the pandemic. The top sellers were ‘spin-style bikes’—commonly found in spin classes, and recumbent (reclining) stationary bikes, and both continue to be popular today. “Then and now, our customers tell us that they love the convenience of being able to roll out of bed, hop on their bikes and get their workouts in first thing. Having our equipment in their homes saves them

Claire

time and effort because it lets them workout on their schedule, any time of the day or night,” Moody said.

EXERCISE APPS AND ONLINE CLASSES

Access to technology has also facilitated home workouts. We now have the ability to participate in yoga classes being held in Hawaii, or get a running coach based in the United Kingdom, all from the comfort of our living rooms. There is also a wide array of (often free) apps designed to keep us moving. Mapmywalk.com, for example, lets you easily locate nearby walks, set personal goals, track your progress, and it even has an audio feedback option to help push you up the hill or pick up your pace. The C25K 5K Trainer app is designed for those who are ready to leave the couch (C25K translates to ‘couch to 5K’) and become proficient enough joggers to run 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) in a timespan of eight weeks.

The program starts out with walking and gradually ratchets the user up to jogging. The Yoga Studio app enables users to access more than 100 yoga meditations and take classes for all levels and intensities. Their videos can also be downloaded, enabling users to take a class without internet access. And the 7-Minute Chi app teaches Tai-Chi, an ancient form of movement that helps improve balance, strength, flexibility and range of motion. Tai-Chi is particularly suited to older adults who are new to exercise, recovering from surgery or injury, or are getting back to exercising after a lengthy period of time. These apps are just a tiny sampling of the myriad available online.

VIRTUAL PERSONAL TRAINING

Anastasia Kelly of Anastasia Kelly Fitness, based in Fort Collins, is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and certified menstrual

cycle coach, who works with clients both in-person and virtually. Kelly, who started her business in the early stages of the pandemic, said that meeting with people virtually enabled her to provide the coaching and support they needed, while keeping them safe from the virus. After gyms reopened, some of her clients opted to keep meeting with her virtually. “I had clients who really weren’t comfortable returning to gyms so working with them virtually allowed me to accommodate their preference.” Kelly has also worked with clients who live in rural areas miles away from the nearest gym. “I love that I can work with people anywhere and everywhere. I also have a lot of clients who work from home. Working with me virtually helps them save time during their work day, which makes it easier for them to keep up with their fitness goals. And they appreciate not having to deal with drive time and traffic.”

Kelly said that virtual training has also been wonderful for her clients who have ‘gym anxiety’ (yes, it’s a thing). “I’ve had clients who are uncomfortable going to the gym, and I understand that—gyms can be intimidating. Working one-on-one helps my clients gain the confidence they need to go to the gym, which provides access to more equipment as well as a community that’s focused on health and self-improvement.

IN-HOME PERSONAL TRAINING

Gina Riggle, certified personal trainer, provides one-on-one personal training in her clients’ homes. Riggle, who started her business less than a year ago said she could see that many older adults were not benefitting from their gym memberships or group classes because neither provided that one-

on-one guidance. “I used to work in a gym and noticed that a lot of older adults would come in and maybe walk on a treadmill for 10 minutes, look at the gym equipment, and turn around and leave. They needed more personal attention and coaching.” With these things in mind, Riggle, who specializes in training for people aged 55 and up (her oldest client was 102!), stays busy through word-of-mouth referrals. “There’s really a lot of need in our community for this kind of personalized training. My clients love the convenience of being able to be at home, and it’s the most rewarding work I’ve ever done. It was definitely a niche that needed to be filled.”

Riggle focuses on balance and stretching, some light weight resistance training, and helps people regain mobility and strength after injury or surgery. “It’s very individualized,” she said. “Some clients do their entire workouts in a chair. Others work out on the floor, using rubberized bands, rubber balls, or their own body weight to work out. It’s never one size fits all.” Riggle recently worked with a woman who had booked a bucket list backpacking trip to Europe and then soon after injured her knee so badly that she had to have knee replacement surgery. Riggle worked with her after her surgery to strengthen the leg, improve

Putting one foot in front of the other

According to the Arthritis Foundation, a brisk, 30-minute walk, five times per week, provides these health benefits:

• Lowers risk of heart disease

• Reduces risk of stroke

• Lowers blood pressure

• Strengthens muscles

• Helps retain bone mass

• Improves mood and sleep

• Supports joint health

• Reduces Alzheimer’s risk

ankle mobility and help her walk with good balance and symmetry. Her client went on her trip, climbed the stairs of ancient castles, averaged 20,000 steps per day, and had the trip of a lifetime. “That’s why I do what I do,” Riggle said. “I want all of my clients to be able to live the lives they want without limitation.”

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” —Henry David Thoreau

Holiday & Seasonal Events

SELECT WEEKEND DAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 24

Photos with Santa The Promenade Shops at Centerra, LV https://bit.ly/3i1jgik

THROUGH DECEMBER 24

Foothills Photos with Santa Foothills Mall, FC. www.shopfoothills. com/events/foothills-photos-with-santa

THROUGH DECEMBER 3

Festival of Trees

Holiday magic supporting the arts. Union Colony Civic Center, GR www.greeleyfestivaloftrees.com

THROUGH DECEMBER 18

Santas Quest

Family-friendly scavenger hunt. Downtown FC www.downtownfortcollins.com/event/ santas-quest

THROUGH DECEMBER 23

Classic Holiday Movies at the Rialto Rialto Theater, LV. www.rialtotheatercenter.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 24

Santa’s Workshop Old Town Square Visit with Santa. Old Town Square, FC. www.downtownfortcollins.com/event/ santas-workshop

THROUGH JANUARY 1

Loveland Winter Wonderlights

Walkable lights display and musical light shows. Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, LV. www.visitlovelandco. org/winterwonderlights

THROUGH JANUARY 8

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Johnstown. www.coloradocandlelight.com

THROUGH JANUARY 29

Old Town Square Skate Rink

Old Town Square, FC www.downtownfortcollins.com/event/ skate-rink

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

CSU Marching Band Parade of Lights Preview Parade UCA and CSU Trial Gardens, FC www.fcgov.com/specialevents

DECEMBER 1 THROUGH 3

Lighthouse Dance: Nativity

Jesus’ birth story told through ballet, contemporary and hip-hop dance. Rialto Theater, LV. www.rialtotheatercenter.org

DECEMBER 1 THROUGH 31

Realities for Children NightLights

Help shine light into the darkness of child abuse. First Presbyterian Church, FC. www.giveanightlight.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Timnath Holiday Lighting Festival Old Town, Timnath. www.timnath.org/ holiday-lighting-festival

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Homesteader’s Holiday Historical house tours, holiday crafts, music. Centennial Village Museum, GR. https://greeleygov.com/greeley-calendar

Windsor Wonderland

Santa, tree lighting and more. Boardwalk Community Park, WS. www.recreationliveshere.com

Improv for a Claus

Multicultural, family-friendly sketch show. Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, FC. www.lctix.com

SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 3, 10, 17

Breakfast with Santa The Promenade Shops at Centerra, LV. https://bit.ly/3Esrqbe

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Jim Brickman

Annual holiday tour. Rialto Theater, LV. www.rialtotheatercenter.org

DECEMBER 9 THROUGH 11

The Nutcracker

Canyon Concert Ballet presents with Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, FC. www.lctix.com

Loveland Choral Society: A Very, Merry Christmas

Rialto Theater, LV www.rialtotheatercenter.org

DECEMBER 9 THROUGH 24

Garden of Lights Gardens on Spring Creek, FC. www. fcgov.com/gardens/garden-of-lights

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

FOCO Family Band Holiday Market The Lyric, FC. https://bit.ly/3tRJoPf

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

Hazel Miller & the Collective Holiday show. Rialto Theater, LV www.rialtotheatercenter.org

Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz Tour Electronic violin storyteller. Budweiser Event Center, LV www.treventscomplex.com

DECEMBER 16 THROUGH 17

Night Trains with Santa Colorado Model Railroad Museum, GR. www.cmrm.org/events

Clara and the Nutcracker Contemporary Dance Academy presents. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, FC. www.lctix.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Voctave: Spirit of the Season, Deluxe Edition

An a cappella sensation. Monfort Concert Hall, GR https://ucstars.showare.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

Kickin’ It with my Gnomies

Windsor Just For Kix dance show. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, FC www.lctix.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Lincoln Center Performance Hall, FC www.lctix.com.

Face Vocal Band All-vocal rock. Rialto Theater, LV www.lctix.com

Part ners in Medicare

on your side? Insurance companies partner with agents like us because of our connection with our clients, holding educational events, and because we answer so many of your very important questions about using your plans.

Are you receiving Medicare benefits either because of age or disability? Does your Healthcare plan confuse or intimidate you? In a time of life where we want to relax and enjoy the good things, are you stuck trying to decipher what plans to choose, and where to go to get your questions answered?

Using an agency can help you focus on the things important to your specific life situation. It’s true, you don’t need to use an agent to work with you on your Medicare coverages, but did you know there is no cost to you to have an agent

As an independent agency, we strive to sort through the madness of Medicare coverage, studying the ins and outs of many different plan types to give you the information you need to make a decision for you. Just as your shoes are not a fit for your neighbor, it is unlikely that your neighbor knows enough about your history, expectations of coverage, and individual risk comfort level to help you understand what plan will work well for you. That is where Trozan Insurance Agency fits in as your Partner in Medicare.

We answer your questions on current coverages, and review new options that fit your ever-changing needs: How should your plan work? Is it working? Could there be something better? Oftentimes

Our Team partners with you to make understanding your Medicare options as easy as possible.

you are swimming in more questions than answers. Calling 800 numbers, or going to specific insurance company websites will bring many unwanted emails and phone solicitations. Being your local resource, we give you the information and tools to wade through the mess of information by partnering with you to find the policies that fit your particular needs.

Helping to educate our clients, and the community, in general, is very important to us. We do this through our website (www.trozaninsurance.com), online seminars (“webinars”), one-onone meetings either via phone, zoom, or in person, and through live events at the Better Business Bureau of Northern Colorado and Wyoming.

Beyond Medicare options, we also provide travel coverages, dental, vision, home care, and final expense and life policies to help you enjoy this season of life with more confidence and security.

We’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you to see how we can come alongside you as your partner in Medicare and beyond.

Lisa Wentz-Kinnison

Your Partner in Medicare

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

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

Lifestyle DIRECTORY

Financial Assistance & Benefits ................32 finances, insurance counseling

Housing ..................32 assisted living, independent living, moving, assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments

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

Services .................37 Funeral services, grocery shopping & mail delivery, home remodeling, legal services, moving assistance, real estate, transportation Municipal Support..........38

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

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

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

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

Monarch Greens

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

Morning Star of Fort Collins 3509 Lochwood Dr., FC 970-432-8810 www.morningstarseniorliving.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., WS 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., Ste. 22, FC 970-672-1734, www.caring seniorservice.com/fort-collins Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116

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

Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado

1220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 970-355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com

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., Ste. 200, LV 877-618-4748 www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING

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

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

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/fox-run-senior-living

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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., Ste. 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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

Fort Collins Health Care Center

1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-7925, www.savasenior care.com/fort-collins-healthcare-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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

SERVICES

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

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

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

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

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

Senior Access Points of Larimer County 970-498-7740 www.larimerseniors.org

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

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

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

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

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Health DIRECTORY

Caregiving ............................................ 40 adult daycare and respite care, home health support, hospice care, information, infusion therapy, mental health & counseling, personal alert systems Healthcare ............................................ 41 allergy, cancer treatment, care management, dental, elder abuse, foot & ankle clinics, geriatric care, health clinics, health insurance, health promotion, hearing, heart care, internal medicine, infusion therapy, medical centers, medical equipment & supplies, neurology, nutrition, ob/gyn, orthopedic care, pain management, physical therapy, prescription assistance, rehabilitation services, spine care, surgery, urgent care, vision

CAREGIVING

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE

CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com

Caring Senior Services 333 W. Drake Rd.Ste. 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

Visiting Angels

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

CARE MANAGEMENT

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— Colorado Home Care LV 635-2970 Services@Home: EP 970-577-7700 FC 970-658-4286 LV 970-624-5468 WS 970-674-5520 www.good-sam.com

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., Ste. 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

Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic 700 W. Mountain Ave., FC 1018 Centre Ave., FC 970-416-0444, www.tcmclinic.org

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., Ste. 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., Ste. 100, FC 1661 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 302, LV, 970-223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com

Hand Chiropractic

1630 S. Lemay Ave., Ste. 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., Ste.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., Ste. 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

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., Ste. 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

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

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

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

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

Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd., D1, FC 970-221-4500 www.zimmerfamilydentistry.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 Ste. 200, 970-203-7050 www.uchealth.org/services/ senior-care

GYNECOLOGY

OB/GYN Associates 1900 N. Boise Ave., Ste. 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

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

Banner Health Clinics

Locations throughout northern Colorado. www.bannerhealth.com

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

Greeley Medical Center 6767 W. 29th St., GR www.uchealth.org

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

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

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

Sunrise Health Centers 12 locations in GR, EV, LV plus mobile outreach van. 970-353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org

Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic 700 W. Mountain Ave., FC 1018 Centre Ave., FC 970-416-0444 www.tcmclinic.org

UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 970-495-8800, www.uchealth.org

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

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

HEALTH INSURANCE

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

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

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

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.,Unit A., GR 970-475-6287

909 E. Eisenhower Blvd. Ste. 101, LV, 970-744-2605 www.hearinglife.com

Hearing Rehab Center

1030 Centre Dr., Ste. A, FC 970-482-5700

2018 35th Ave., Unit A, GR 970-330-7374

2980 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 102, LV 970-593-9700 www.hearingrehabcenter.com

NuEar Hearing Center

2531 S. Shields St., FC 970-999-9505 www.FortCollinsNuEar.com

HEART CARE

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

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

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center

2000 Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640, www.banner health.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

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

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., 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

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

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., Ste. 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

Colorado Ultraslim

702 E. Drake Rd., F-A, FC 970-300-2856

Premier Skin Clinic 1603 Oakridge Dr., Ste. 200, FC 970-221-1285 www.premierskinclinic.com

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St., Ste. 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

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

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

Giving Back

Linda L. Osmundson

Volunteerism—One woman’s road to success

WHEN JEANNE HOAG TURNED 19, SHE SEARCHED for an airline that hired younger women. Braniff accepted her. At her physical, the doctor said she didn’t reach the minimum height of 5’3”. “Stretch,” he told her several times until she made it. A year later Jeanne left Braniff to get married. Once divorced, she returned home to Denver from Texas to raise her four sons “I volunteered for the boys’ schools and sport organizations.”

With her youngest off to college, Jeanne said, “I was always volunteering, even if it was just for a small amount of time.” She worked for a foundation and discovered Denver’s Safe House for Women. She answered the phone, gave information/advice, picked up women who needed a safe place and handled resident’s requests. As a Molly Brown House volunteer, she dressed in period clothing and gave tours.

Jeanne moved from Denver to Fort Collins in 1999 and offered her services to the Poudre School Volunteer office.

Seventeen years ago, Jeanne married Bob Edmondson. She and Bob volunteered to teach Microsoft Office at the Education and Life Training Center. A year later, they were hired. They volunteered together at the Murphy Center for Hope. Jeanne functioned as a dedicated navigator helping residents find benefits. She sometimes helped solve residents’ personal problems, did laundry, worked the front desk and/or served food.

In June 2022, Jeanne realized most senior activities/programs were geared toward ages 55-65. Because 80-yearolds face different issues (medical, financial, emotional), she founded an 80s group. “We want to understand the changes in our bodies, minds and

feelings. It’s important to note this group is not about death or dying. It’s about bringing fun, laughter and understanding into our lives.”

Seventy-year-olds wanted to join, so, Jeanne opened membership to them. The center capped members at 28, but she hopes they’ll raise that number. She conducts meetings twice a month—one social and the other entertainment/ education. She’s engaged a comedian, physical therapist and Alzheimer’s Association’s regional director Angel Hoffman. Attendance varies since members bring friends.

“I am so involved with the Fort Collins Senior Center, I don’t have

time to volunteer anywhere else, except some one-day gigs here and there.”

Jeanne represents the center as a member of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board (SAB). “The mission of SAB’s board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the city council on programs and policies that help aging citizens live full and interesting lives, and continue to contribute and share the life of the community.”

Jeanne’s interesting life included a recent Iceland trip to view the Northern Lights. They didn’t appear, so that goal remains on her bucket list.

Jeanne Hoag is a small 87-year-old dynamo. Keep it up, Jeanne!