Initial grants of $1 million have been approved to support Northwest Colorado Health as it assumes ownership and operations of Casey’s Pond Senior Living Community. The community-wide fundraising campaign to save Casey’s Pond led by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation … Continue reading
Casey’s Pond has officially been saved! On Monday, September 30, the purchase of Casey’s Pond was finalized and Northwest Colorado Health assumed ownership of the senior living community. Most of the purchase price was raised through individual donations from over … Continue reading
Have you or a loved one experienced a fall or have concerns about falling? Many older adults restrict themselves from activities they enjoy for fear of falling. But there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and prevent … Continue reading
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Falls among older adults can cause serious injury or disability and they are the leading cause of injury death among those 65 and older. … Continue reading
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. This is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens. This year’s … Continue reading
Every May, we celebrate Women’s Health Month to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. Establishing a trusted medical home with a provider that you can be open with is vital to not only preventing health issues, … Continue reading
The holiday gift giving season is over but as we head into a New Year, there are steps you can take to give yourself the gift of health in 2023 and stick to your New Year’s resolutions. Taking an active … Continue reading
According to Audrey Enever, illness or injury can happen to anyone, but you never expect it to happen to you. For Audrey, she never could have predicted she would have a stroke. Audrey already had a long relationship with Northwest … Continue reading
Many older adults are at a stage in life where they do not require skilled nursing care, but they no longer can, or want, to live alone. Assisted Living offers the best of both worlds. Community members have as much … Continue reading
According to the Colorado State Demography office, the population of adults aged 65 and older will nearly double between 2020 and 2050. In Northwest Colorado, adults over the age of 60 account for 24% of the population, and contribute significantly … Continue reading