If you need a good chuckle and since laughter is sometimes the best medicine…enjoy these cartoons!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/humor/16-doctor-cartoons-that-will-make-you-laugh-through-the-pain/ss-BBR65qW?li=BBnb2gh

Need some holiday gift ideas for the older adults in your life? Below is a link from Daily Caring that highlights gift suggestions based on various categories. For example, gifts to reduce anxiety, gifts to help mobility and transportation, gifts to promote engagement and activities. Check out the full list here. https://dailycaring.com/big-list-gift-ideas-for-seniors/

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The annual Boulder County Senior Living Tour will occur this Saturday, October 6th between 10:00am – 3:00pm. Refreshments will be available at each stop. If you are seriously considering a move to a residential care community, remember to also visit unannounced at different times of the day and week to get a better understanding of their environment and staffing. The following communities will be participating in the tour:

Sunrise of Boulder Assisted Living and Memory Care

Brookdale North Boulder Independent Living

Brookdale Boulder Creek

Flatirons Terrace

The Academy

Brookdale Meridian Boulder

Morningstar of Boulder

Balfour Senior Living, Louisville

Balfour Retirement Community

Flatirons Health and Rehab

The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail

Landmark Memory Care

Sunrise at Flatirons

The Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter is sponsoring a new support group in Broomfield for adult children of a parent living with dementia. This group will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00-7:30pm at the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. 1700 W. 10th Ave. in Broomfield. For more information, call the Denver office at 303-813-1669.

There are many variations of hospital survival kits available on the market. After Raymond Poole spent 219 days beside his wife’s hospital bed, he had intimate knowledge on what to include in a practical yet comfort-focused hospital kit. His wife, Rebecca, received a double lung transplant from end stage cystic fibrosis. Whenever possible, providing comfort during those many months in the hospital was his primary goal. With Rebecca’s help, the husband and wife team created The Hospital Comfort Kit which is now available on Amazon. Check out what this kit includes and consider purchasing one for a loved one if a hospital stay is required.

http://www.cfcornerman.com/products.html

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized on June 15. On that day from 3:00-4:30pm at the East Boulder Senior Center the public is welcome to join a discussion with local justice system experts about the current laws, investigations and prosecution that affect older adults being neglected and abused. The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging will have an educational session on June 12 from 4:30-6:00pm at the Longmont Senior Center entitled Know Your Rights. This program will be facilitated by the local Long Term Care Ombudsman department. They will discuss their role as advocates for the health, safety and rights of Boulder County residents living in nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential care communities. All long term care residents and their families have access to an ombudsman that is assigned to each care community. For more information contact 303-441-1173.

If you live in Boulder County and caring for a loved one, you won’t want to miss this educational event. Free workshops, a local resource fair with many exhibitors, and a complimentary lunch will all be available at the Plaza Convention Center in Longmont from 8:30am – 4:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Call 303-678-6116 with any questions.

On April 26 the AARP Caregiving Symposium at The Arvada Center will host a one day symposium entitled Navigating the Journey of Caregiving. One of the local presenters during this event will be the mother/daughter team, Libby and Patty Bortz. Click here to learn more about their presentation.

https://facinglastchapters.com/

To register for the 8:00am-2:30pm event to be held at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, contact the AARP Colorado office at 866-554-5376

The holiday season is upon us and many families dealing with a loved one living with dementia need to be more flexible this month with annual holiday traditions. Below is a comprehensive guide to help all family members enjoy the season. It includes recommendations for setting expectations for family and guests, gift suggestions, how to involve your loved one living with dementia in holiday preparations, and much more.

https://www.alz.org/documents/midlandschapter/holiday_tips_for_caregivers_booklet_web-11.pdf