A Reminder for Colorado Residents about Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day is on December 9, 2014 this year. This is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Learn more about your favorite Colorado charities and find new ones. This event is organized by the Community First Foundation. Learn more at the Colorado Gives website - Click Here

By the way, did you notice the November 2014 Prepared Senior eNewsletter?

In case you did not notice our November 2014 "Prepared Senior eNewsletter" is posted on SeniorsResourceGuide.com. Here is a link to the actual newsletter - Click Here. Our new format has links to the national Google event Calendar and to the local Google calendars. We also highlight local senior-oriented news around the country. Such as did you notice:

• Information on Death Café Events
• Talking about Medicaid in New Jersey
• Talking about Hospice in New Orleans with Notre Dame Hospice
• Vista Shores Assisted Living and Memory Care of New Orleans has hometown team spirit
• Edible Philly in Philadelphia
• Find details - Click Here

The eNews Review section highlights some resource about the annual Medicare open-enrollment period which runs from October 15, 2014 through December 7, 2014. we hope you find the information helpful - Visit the National Senior News and Events web page and find the archived eNewsletters and the national Google calendar - Click Here.

Finding Events on Seniors Resource Guide just got easier

Finding events on Seniors Resource Guide just got easier. You may or may not have noticed, but we have moved all of our Events & News pages over to Google calendars. We have also made some changes and now have one page that has links to all of the Events & News pages. Check out this page called Networking - Click Here and link to any Event calendar with one click. November & December Newsletters are coming out this week - watch for details.

By the way in the process of moving over to Google Calendars we found many, many wonderful Senior Centers across the U.S. For older adults looking for activities, socialization, classes and more, senior centers are a great place to start.
SeniorsResourceGuide.com

Ran Across an Interesting Event - Thrive Now Event: How to Die Young at an Old Age!

Bentley Baths has partnered with the Denver Post to bring "Thrive Now: How to Die Young at an Old Age" to the Denver community. This is a FREE health and wellness event taking place on October 25, 2014, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. The event is at the Denver Post Building located at 101 W. Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Call 303-720-7555 to reserve your seat or register online. 

Learn more about the event and view a short video from George Bentley talking about the event - Click Here. By the way I have heard George Bentley talk and he is quite entertaining. Check out his group's website to view other videos they produced - love the video about the refurbished 1949 pickup and how it relates to making old baths new again.

Find this event and others on Seniors Resource Guide.com's Denver Senior News & Events - Click Here. By the way we are in the process of moving all of our events into Google Calendars - here is a quick link to all of our news pages - Click Here.

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Starts October 15th

October 15th to December 7th is when ALL people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2015. Information on 2015 plans will be available beginning in October. People with Medicare can call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov for plan information. If a person is satisfied that their current plan will meet their needs for next year, they don’t need to do anything.
View the Medicare Basics Video Series – Click Here
Learn more about Medicare Open Enrollment – Click Here

We are watching the growth of Death Cafe and what is a Death Cafe?

With a Death Cafe, the idea is to get people from all backgrounds together over tea, coffee and delicious cake, to simply talk about death, a normal aspect of life that is generally feared by our culture. The hope of the Death Cafe movement is to simply normalize this phase of life by allowing groups of people to talk about death. A Death Cafe is not a support group or a means of selling services, but is instead a simple social gathering. Check out this group - Learn More

Have you seen NIHSeniorHealth?

Have you seen NIHSeniorHealth? This website has health and wellness information for older adults. The website was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) which are both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The website features health topics such as Bones and Joints, Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Aging, Heart and Lungs, Memory and Mental Health, Treatments and Therapies and Vision and Hearing. Their topics are also available in an alphabetical A-Z search. Many of their health and wellness resources have videos. Here is their website:
Website: www.nihseniorhealth.gov

The Sept-Oct Prepared Senior eNewsletter from Seniors Resource Guide is Posted Online

The Sept-Oct 2014 Prepared Senior eNewsletter is archived online. We email the eNewsletter to subscribers and then archive it on the Seniors Resource Guide website. You will find the Newsletter archived on the home page of SeniorsResourceGuide.com and also posted on the National News & Events page - Click Here.

Here is a direct link to the archived eNewsletter - Click Here.
We hope you enjoy the content and linking around!

We found some interesting news, events and resource links this issue. For example check out the information on Grandparent's Day and all of the great intergenerational organizations we found such as:
www.BessiesHope.org
www.CyberSeniorsDocumentary.com
www.GoSkip.org
www.IntergenerationDay.org

www.Spellbinders.org

And we have some resources on Alzheimer's including links to the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. This is a great event to participate in - Click Here

The Boulder County Senior Living Tour is happening on 8-23-14

Saturday, August 23, 2014 is an interesting event! 

The Boulder County Senior Living Tour is happening! I think these "senior housing tours" are great ways to share information about local senior housing. This event covers 8 retirement communities in the Boulder County area including: Sunrise at Boulder, The Villas at the Atrium, Wynwood at Ridge Point, Golden West Senior Living, Meridian Boulder, Juniper Village, Balfour Senior Living and Sunrise at Flatirons.
See Event Brochure - Click Here

If you are looking for other events in the area - check out the Seniors Resource Guide News & Events for the area - Click Here

Attended the Denver & Boulder Senior Law Days & had a great time!

For those of you that missed these events, put them on your calendar for next year. 

For 2014 the Colorado Bar Association worked together with many, many volunteers and hosted events in 10 locations in Colorado from the Grand Junction and the Western Slope to Pueblo County, El Paso County and Arapahoe/Douglas Counties and Boulder, Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Chaffee and N.W. Colorado. Kudos to all of the volunteers which included both non-profits, for-profits and community volunteers of all ages and of course, the Colorado Bar Association staff.

Don't forget that you can access the Colorado Senior Law Handbook online - CLICK HERE

As a basic explanation of Colorado Senior Law Days, these event are educational seminars combined with resource fairs about services important to seniors, boomers, adult children and professionals serving seniors. 

Each law day location interviews possible local presenters and selects a variety of topics and presenters. Some of the presentation topics at this years' events ranged from estate planning, understanding Medicaid Long-Term care, fraud prevention, State Legislature updates, Medicare resources, probate, advanced directives, family mediation, financial planning, senior housing options, aging in place and much more.

This year the various law day groups also worked hard to get some impressive keynote speakers. Here are a few of the 2014 keynote speakers:
Denver - Denver District Attorney, Mitch Morrissey
Boulder - Colorado Supreme Court Justice, Nancy E. Rice
Grand Junction - Chief District Court Judge, David A. Bottger
Pueblo - Supreme Court Justice, Gregory Hobbs
 
At the Boulder Senior Law Day, Seniors Resource Guide was invited to share their Medicare Basics Video Series. This was a "drop-in" presentation. We had an excellent response to the videos. We were also fortunate to have Medicare insurance specialists drop in to answer questions.

Take a look at our Medicare Basics Video Series that we shared:
Website: Medicare Basics Videos .com

Our advice ... Bookmark the Colorado Senior Law Day website for 2015! - CLICK HERE

There are a few more Colorado Senior Law Days Happening in 2014

There are a few more Colorado Senior Law Days happening in 2014. 
What is a Colorado Senior Law Day?

These events are annual educational seminars held at different cities and locations across Colorado. The programs present information and resources specifically for seniors and their families living in the Colorado. The programs are supported by the Colorado Bar Association and companies that serve seniors. 

Many businesses, non-profits, community members and staff from the Colorado Bar Association volunteer time and contribute financially to make Colorado Senior Law Days such great events. 

Here are the Colorado Senior Law days remaining for 2014:

• Larimer County – August 2, 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in Ft. Collins
• Boulder County– August 9, 2014 at Calvary Bible Church in Boulder
• Chaffee County– September 27, 2014 at Chaffee County Fairgrounds in Salida
• Pueblo County– August 16, 2014, Pueblo Community College Fortino Ballroom

Keep in mind that the annual "Senior Law Handbook" publication is given away at the events. If you missed attending an event the handbook is available online. Here are some useful links:

Link to the online version of the Senior Law Handbook - CLICK HERE

Link to the Colorado Senior Law Day Event website that lists all of the events - CLICK HERE

Interesting Event Coming Up - Celebrate Independence Expo in Colorado Springs

Plan to attend the “Celebrate Independence Expo!” July 25 & 26, 2014 – Friday & Saturday, 11:00AM – 5:00PM

For the first time, the “Yes We Can Expo”, the “OIB Fair”, the “Adaptive Home Event”, the “Community Health Fair”, the “Artists with Disabilities Showcase” and the annual “ADA Celebration” have combined into one amazing event! What a great idea to have organizations coming together in one event.

On July 25 & 26, 2014, these groups and the community will join together to showcase the BEST Colorado has to offer in products, services, and cutting edge technology that serve people with disabilities. 

Attendees will experience an adaptive home display, take classes, enjoy entertainment, have access to free health screenings, and shop for one of a kind art pieces.


You will find the expo at:
Freedom Financial Services Expo Center
3650 N. Nevada
Colorado Springs, CO
 
Learn More – Click Here

Colorado Senior Law Days are Happening at Locations Across Colorado in July and August 2014

Colorado Senior Law Days are happening in July and August 2014 across Colorado. These annual educational seminars present programs specifically designed for seniors, their families and caregivers in the Colorado but are also great resources for professionals. Here is a list of some of the upcoming dates:
July 18 - Northwest Colorado Senior Law Day
July 19 - Denver Senior Law Day 2014
August 2 - El Paso County Senior Law Day
August 2 - Larimer County Colorado Senior Law Day
August 9 - Boulder Senior Law Day
August 16 - Pueblo County
September 27 - Chaffee County
Find the Senior Law Handbook Online - CLICK HERE
Learn More About the Events - CLICK HERE

Denver Senior Law Day 2014 is Happening on 7-19-14

Senior Law Handbook 2014

This annual educational seminar presents programs specifically designed for seniors, their families and caregivers in the Colorado. This year's Denver Keynote Speaker is Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey. Each person attending the event will receive a FREE copy of 2014 Senior Law Handbook. Check out the Senior Law Handbook online. It really is a great resource. SeniorsResourceGuide.com will be there! Check out the online Senior Law Handbook - CLICK HERE
Learn More - CLICK HERE

The July-August 2014 Colorado Front Range eNewsletter is Posted Online

The July-August 2014 Seniors Resource Guide Colorado Front Range eNewsletter is sent out and archived on SeniorsResourceGuide.com. You can find an archived link to the eNewsletter on the home page and on the individual Colorado Front Range News & Event web pages.

As a reminder our eNewsletters have snippets of news and event information and then the complete details, links and additional events are posted on the local Colorado Front Range News and Event web pages.

This eNewsletter is emailed to our subscribers and is then archived on the website - here is a link to the archived copy - Click Here. If you want to receive this eNewsletter there is a sign up form on the website and eNewsletter.

Here are links to the Colorado Front Range News & Event pages:
Colorado Springs - Click Here
Boulder-Northern Colorado - Click Here
Pueblo - Click Here
Denver - Click Here

The July-August 2014 Prepared Senior eNews is Archived Online

The July-August 2014 Prepared Senior eNews from Seniors Resource Guide is archived online. We email the eNewsletter to subscribers and then archive it on the Seniors Resource Guide website. You will find it archived on the home page of SeniorsResourceGuide.com and also posted on the National News & Events page - Click Here.

Here is a direct link to the archived eNewsletter - Click Here
We hope you enjoy the content and linking around!



 

Have you heard of "Walk with a Doc"?

Have you heard of "Walk with a Doc?" Walk with a Doc is a walking program for anyone interested in "walking" for a healthier lifestyle. What a great idea to help encourage everyone to move more and start making walking a regular activity.
Learn More about "Walk with a Doc" – Click Here

We found this event through our Seniors Resource Guide News & Events research for Pueblo, Colorado. Two medical offices in Pueblo are participating in the program -  Southern Colorado Family Medicine and Parkview Medical Center. Kudos to both organizations - here are their websites:
Southern Colorado Family Medicine
Parkview Medical Center

The "Walk with a Doc" website has details about the walking programs, sponsorships and how to get involved:
Website: WalkWithADoc.org

 The "Walk With A Doc" website list walking events by state and city. Basically they have a directory of upcoming walks - Learn More

What a great idea! Compliments to "Walk with a Doc" organization and the doctors and medical offices participating!

Sharing a Great Event & Great Idea ... “Celebrate Independence Expo!”

The Independence Center of Colorado Springs is participating in an event called “Celebrate Independence Expo!” What makes this event special is that for the first time, 6 great local organizations are combining their strengths, services and resources into one big event. The “Yes We Can Expo”, the “OIB Fair”, the “Adaptive Home Event”, the “Community Health Fair”, the “Artists with Disabilities Showcase” and “ADA Celebration” - all of Colorado Springs, are all coming together under the “Celebrate Independence Expo!” event. What a great idea for consumers, professionals and those wanting to share their products and services. 

If you are near Colorado Springs area plan to attend. The event is advertised as a showcase of the BEST Colorado has to offer in products, services, and cutting edge technology that serve people with disabilities. The event planners are creating an adaptive home display and planning classes and entertainment. The event will also feature free health screenings. Here are the details of the event:

July 25 & 26, 2014 – Friday & Saturday, 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Celebrate Independence Expo!
Location: Freedom Financial Services Expo Center
Address: 3650 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO

Plan to attend the “Celebrate Independence Expo!” For the first time, the “Yes We Can Expo”, the “OIB Fair”, the “Adaptive Home Event”, the “Community Health Fair”, the “Artists with Disabilities Showcase” and the annual “ADA Celebration” have combined into one amazing event! On July 25 & 26, 2014, these groups and the community will join together to showcase the BEST Colorado has to offer in products, services, and cutting edge technology that serve people with disabilities. Attendees will experience an adaptive home display, take classes, enjoy entertainment, have access to free health screenings, and shop for one of a kind art pieces.
Learn more online - Click Here

Have you heard of the Cyber-Seniors Film Documentary?

This is a humorous and heartwarming documentary that covers the journey of a group of senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet through the guidance of teenage mentors - the program was actually started by teenagers. We have watched the film clip and are now looking for local showings. It is premiering across the U.S. over the next few months. Visit their website and look for a showing near you. Cyber-Seniors will put a smile on your face! You can view the film trailer online and request a screening in your area and get involved!
www.cyberseniorsdocumentary.com

It is happening this week in Denver - Salute to Seniors from The Colorado Gerontological Society!

Just want to share a reminder that the annual Salute to Seniors event from The Colorado Gerontological Society (CGS) is happening on Saturday, May 31, 2014. 

Make time to attend and encourage boomers and seniors to check out the event. This year they are having tribute bands from The Fab 4 to a Colorado-based Eagles Tribute Band. And as always a variety of organizations serving seniors will be exhibiting at the event.

The event runs from 9AM to 4PM. This year's event is the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Salute to Seniors with Colorado dignitaries, Eileen Doherty and the CGS Board of Directors complete with food samples of cake and coffee. Admission is free and there is Free parking at the Pepsi Center with shuttle service to the Colorado Convention Center located at 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202. The event takes place in the Mile High Ballroom. Learn more at The Colorado Gerontological Society website - Senior Answers.org

Hope to see you there!

Seniors, Teens & Technology - Compliments to those who put these together!

And what are we referring to? We are referring to the "Cyber-Seniors – Connecting Generations," 2014 film screening.

Throughout 2014, communities across North America will be hosting screenings of "Cyber-Seniors – Connecting Generations," to help inspire and engage intergenerational audiences to work together for the common cause of helping seniors understand and use technology in everyday life. What a great goal!

The Cyber-Seniors website is host to a number of resources, contest information and updates on how to get involved. Check out the Cyber-Senior website and spread the word - this is a cause worth sharing!
Website: CyberSeniorsDocumentary.com

As Seniors Resource Guide finds upcoming film screenings in our local directories we will be posting event information.

Assisted Living & Motorcycle Ride - How often do you see those words together?

Yes, in this case assisted living and motorcycle ride go together in the "2-Wheel Fantasy – Poker Run and Rides for Residents Fundraiser for Bessie’s Hope."

Sometimes you just see an event that puts a smile on your face and this is it! Bessie’s Hope has a wonderful fundraiser coming up in Denver on 5-31-14 called the "2-Wheel Fantasy – Poker Run and Rides for Residents Fundraiser for Bessie’s Hope." 

This is a motorcycle ride that combines the scenic beauty of Denver with stops at a few assisted living communities and nursing homes. Biker volunteers can take elders for a ride around the parking lot if they want or just stop and meet with the residents. Take a look at a video from last year's event - Click Here.

The Denver Post YouHub ran an article about the organization this week - Click Here. By the way Denver Post YourHub is great for finding local news and events.

And let’s talk about the wonderful services that Bessie’s Hope brings to elders living in nursing homes and assisted living. Bessie’s Hope brings volunteer opportunities for youth, families, individuals and community organizations with the too-often forgotten elders living in assisted living and nursing homes. Learn more about Bessie's Hope and consider participating in the event or making a donation.
Website: www.BessiesHope.org

And if you are looking more details on the "2-Wheel Fantasy – Poker Run and Rides for Residents Fundraiser for Bessie’s Hope" visit the Bessies Hope website plus we have the event listed on our Denver Senior News & Events (plus other events in the area) - View Seniors Resource Guide Denver Senior News & Events - Click Here

The May-June 2014 Seniors Resource Guide Colorado Front Range eNews is Posted Online

The May-June 2014 Seniors Resource Guide Colorado Front Range eNews is archived on www.SeniorsResourceGuide.com. You can find an archived link to the eNewsletter on the home page and on the individual Colorado Front Range News & Event web pages.

As a reminder our eNewsletters have snippets of news and event information and then the complete details, links and additional events are posted on the local News and Event web pages.

This eNewsletter is emailed to our subscribers and is then archived on the website - here is a link to the archived copy - Click Here. If you want to receive this eNewsletter there is a sign up form on the website and eNewsletter.

Here are links to the Colorado Front Range News & Event pages:
Colorado Springs - Click Here
Boulder-Northern Colorado - Click Here
Pueblo - Click Here
Denver - Click Here

The May-June 2014 Prepared Senior eNews is Archived Online

The May-June 2014 Prepared Senior eNews is archived online. We email the eNewsletter to subscribers and then archive it on the Seniors Resource Guide website. You will find the Newsletter archived on the home page of SeniorsResourceGuide.com and also posted on the National News & Events page - Click Here.

Here is a direct link to the archived eNewsletter - Click Here.
We hope you enjoy the content and linking around!

We found some interesting news, events and resource links this issue. For example check out Go4Life, an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging - Click Here and we found a resource website for SNAP - Click Here.

And this group deserves a, Wow!"
Another interesting group that caught our attention has produced a Documentary called "Cyber-Seniors - Connecting Generations." Definitely check out this group and their website. Watch the  Trailer for their Documentary. The Trailer alone will put a smile on your face and make you laugh out loud (or LOL, as they say) as these special Senior Citizens encounter cyber obstacles and triumphs. The Documentary is showing across the country and you can request special showings. We will be getting more information on this group!
Website: CyberSeniorsDocumentary.com

Note that our eNewsletters are monthly but cover 2 months. Hence this eNewsletter is May-June 2014 and our next issue will be for June-July 2014.

Colorado Senior Day at The Capitol is over but not gone!

The Colorado Senior Lobby organization videotaped the event and posted it on their YouTube Channel. Watch the event videos to learn more about what this great event and the Colorado Senior Lobby organization is all about. 

They even have video of special guest Mark Koebrich of Channel 9News who spoke in the morning session on April 2nd. Colorado Representatives and Senators dropped into the event to speak, along with others including U.S. Army Major (Retired) Henry "Duke" Boswell and Kelli Fritts from AARP Colorado. Kelli Fritz makes a passionate presentation in regard to Bill Amendments that AARP and Colorado Senior Lobby wanted for the recent Telecommunication Bills (HB14-1328, HB14-1329, HB14-1330 and HB14-1331). These Bills recently passed virtually unopposed and with no Amendments.

Visit the Colorado Senior Lobby YouTube Channel – Click Here   
Visit AARP Bill Tracker and look for the above Bills – Click Here
Click around the AARP Bill Tracker and you will find that the 4 Colorado Telecommunication Bills had anywhere from 44 to 60 industry lobbyists.
Learn more about Colorado Senior Lobby

April 22, 2014 is Earth Day!

Earth Day is a great event to get everyone and all ages thinking about what we consume and how we use previous resources. 

The Earth Day website shares a wide variety of ideas for efficient and renewable energy. Here are some links:

• They have a Portfolio ideas that includes blade less wind turbines to smart electric bicycles to the world's largest solar thermal plant - Click Here
• Also check out their Partners page that includes logos and links to the partners' websites. What a great resource to see who is 'green' - Click Here

And here is their main website - www.Earthday.org

Happy Earth Day 2014!

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day. This special day is about encouraging everyone to have a conversation and express your wishes regarding healthcare and advance planning and take the next step and document those decisions.

Also take a moment and view their video entitled "Imagine".

Website: www.nhdd.org

Senior Day at The Capitol Happened Yesterday! Wow!

Senior Day at The Capitol happened yesterday and I have to say, "Wow!" There was a great turn out from seniors, sponsors, supporters and volunteers. This is an annual event organized by Colorado Senior Lobby.

Special thanks to Mark Koebrich, Senior Source, KUSA Channel 9NEWS Denver. Mark Koebrich was one of the special guests during the morning program at The Capitol. Mark Koebrich is an anchor for 9NEWS and a Consumer Reporter with a special focus on news and resources for seniors.

Here is a link to the news video 9NEWS produced about the event - Click Here
Here is a link the 9NEWS Senior Source - Click Here
Thank you KUSA Channel 9NEWS Denver and Mark Koebrich for shining a light on Seniors! 

And here is a link to Colorado Senior Lobby - Click Here

We will be making more posts about this event and the participants in the upcoming weeks!

Event Reminder ... Senior Day at The Capitol is on April 2, 2014

Senior Day at The Capitol, hosted by Colorado Senior Lobby, is on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Downtown Denver. Special Guests Mark Koebrich of Channel 9News will be at the event in the morning along with U.S. Army Major (Retired) Henry "Duke" Boswell. As available, State Legislators join the group in the Old Supreme Court Chambers located on the 2nd floor in The Capitol to talk about senior issues and programs. 

The afternoon session, from Noon to 2:00pm, continues at the Central Presbyterian Church. Box lunches can be pre-ordered or you can bring your own. The keynote speaker for the afternoon is Jennifer Ballentine, MA, Executive Director of Life Quality Institute. Her presentation is entitled, “The Message of the Iris…Essential Conversations for Quality of Life”. Plan to attend this unique event! Visit the website for more information.
Website: Colorado Senior Lobby
Learn more about Senior Day at The Capitol 2014 - Click Here

Photo from the 2013 Senior Day at The Capitol Event showing the Old Supreme Court Chambers.
Photo Provided by 50+ MarketPlace News.

The March-April 2014 Colorado Front eNewsletter is Posted Online

The March-April 2014 Seniors Resource Guide Colorado Front Range eNewsletter is archived on SeniorsResourceGuide.com. You can find an archived link to the eNewsletter on the home page and on the individual Colorado Front Range News & Event web pages.
 
Here are links to the Front Range News & Event pages:
Colorado Springs - Click Here
Boulder-Northern Colorado - Click Here
Denver - Click Here
Pueblo - Click Here

A few more details ... Starting in 2014 our eNewsletters will go out mid-month and cover two-months of events.

Here is a direct link to the recent archived version of Colorado Front Range News & Events from Seniors Resource Guide:
March-April 2014 eNewsletter - Click Here

The March-April 2014 Prepared Senior eNews is Archived Online

The March-April 2014 Prepared Senior eNews is archived online. We email the eNewsletter to subscribers and then archive it on the Seniors Resource Guide website. You will find it archived on the home page of SeniorsResourceGuide.com and also posted on the National News & Events page - Click Here.

Here is a direct link to the archived eNewsletter - Click Here.
We hope you enjoy the content and linking around!
 
Our eNewsletters are monthly but released mid-month and cover 2 months. Hence this eNewsletter is March-April 2014 and our next eNewsletter will be published mid-April and cover April-May 2014.

Donate to Alzheimer's Association with your 2013 Colorado Tax Return

Don't know if it is in all States but you can in Colorado ... Donate to the Alzheimer's Association with your 2013 tax return. If you are getting a refund for 2013 you can donate a dollar or more to the Alzheimer’s Association Fund on the Colorado State tax form. Here is a link to information on Colorado's "Tax Check off Colorado" program - Click Here

And did a little more digging and Colorado actually has a "CheckOff Colorado - A Simple Way to Give" program that works with Colorado State tax returns. 

Checkoff Colorado is a statewide public awareness campaign that works to raise awareness about making charitable contributions. The program allows taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to their favorite charitable organizations when they file their state income tax return. Learn more at the program's website:
www.CheckOffColorado.com

(the website is slow to resolve - at least it is slow today!)

In any case - Way to go Colorado! 

By the way other charitable groups are participating in the program besides the Alzheimer's Association. Review the list of participants on the group's website.

And here is a Facebook page about the group - Click Here

The Alzheimer's Association & Their 10 Warning Signs Presentation

Have to share that we had a tremendous presentation from the Alzheimer's Association at a networking meeting in Denver this week. The speaker Cecille Partee, a Family Services Coordinator at the Alzheimer's Association in Denver made an excellent presentation on the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. If anyone either suspects Alzheimer’s Disease for themselves or a family member, contact the Alzheimer's Association to attend one of these events.
www.alz.org

Search the Alzheimer's Association website for 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease resources.