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
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also a great time to focus on your overall health. If you’ve made an intention to practice self-care and work on your health this year, below is a checklist and some resources … Continue reading
I would like to share my sincerest thanks to the Northwest Colorado Health staff, volunteers and community partners who have been a part of our work providing Home Health & Hospice services in Grand County since 2016. To our staff, … Continue reading
Home Health is an important resource in our rural landscape. The size of our communities, distance from medical resources and limited transportation can all play a role in accessing health care. From skilled nursing and therapy to wound care and … Continue reading
For older adults and those at higher risk of COVID-19, staying active at home and engaging with your family, friends and community can help combat social isolation and loneliness. “Now more than ever, it’s important for older adults to make … Continue reading
Northwest Colorado Health is proud to welcome Adrienne Idsal, LSW, as the new Director of The Haven Assisted Living Facility in Hayden. Idsal previously served as the Medical Social Worker for Northwest Colorado Health’s Home Health and Hospice program, and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Community connections can make us feel happy, accepted and less lonely. Sometimes, connections turn into friendships that fill a void left by those we have lost. This is the case for Anita Reynolds a lifelong Craig resident … Continue reading
Our staff at The Haven Assisted Living Facility remind us to think of elders in our families and communities who may be feeling lonely this holiday season. Spend time with a loved one. Look at family photos, watch holiday movies, … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Some of the best gifts don’t gleam from shop windows, catalogs and websites. Taking an active role in our own health – making good lifestyle choices and taking steps to prevent illness or injury – is one … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Love often is unexpected. Peggy Cisar of Craig certainly didn’t expect to find it in the years following her former husband’s death. Peggy and Al had been happily married for more than three decades. It was hard … Continue reading