Tips for Agers' Health
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
FREE! TAKE ONE! DENVER METRO Includes: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Denver, Douglas, & Jefferson vice Years of Ser 50+ ADULTS CONNECTING LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH THE 50 PLUS COMMUNITY March 2020 • Volume 26 • Issue 3 Tips For Agers’ Health The Kingston Trio As we age, a number of us link our products or alcohol counseling at Folk Music Legends first digital album, “Aspen Gold,” a emotional and physical well-being no extra cost. Paramount Theatre, Sat. March 28 mixture of old and new songs, in to our overall health. After all, you 3. Stress less. Stress can be toxic and 1979. In 1981, they returned to the can’t do the things you enjoy if you debilitating. Develop a “PLAN” to As if time hadn’t passed, expect the studio to produce “25 Years Non- aren’t healthy. deal with it. This in- great folk songs Stop,” a col- Here are tips to cludes identifying to come alive lection of their help older adults get a Period of time to on stage, Sat- greatest hits. fitter and stronger: unwind, a Location urday, March “Looking for 1. Hit the gym. Ex- to de-stress, an Ac- 28, 7 p.m. at Sunshine” was ercise is a proven tivity to enjoy and Paramount released in 1983. way to help you get the Name of some- Theatre, when Celebrating fitter and stronger, one with whom you The Kingston over 60 years improve balance, can talk. Remember, Trio performs a of music, the lose weight, reduce the mind and body benefit concert Kingston Trio blood pressure, improve cardio- are connected, and stress takes its for PBS12. is one of the few groups that has vascular health, manage pain and toll on physical health. The Kingston Trio was at the survived the many changes in the even be more social. If you’re new 4. Get social. Loneliness in Amer- forefront of a folk music boom world of music by keeping 3 things to exercise, remember that slow ica has reached epidemic lev- that produced Peter Paul and constant: the songs are familiar; and steady is the way to build good els. Nearly half of Americans re- Mary, The Smothers Brothers, and they still play 2 guitars and a banjo; habits, avoid injury and achieve port sometimes or always feeling Bob Dylan. Three college students there are still 3 of them. health goals. alone or left out. Alleviate loneli- formed the TRIO in 1957: Bob The current group consists of 2. Nourish your body. For optimal ness by taking one proactive step Shane, Nick Reynolds, and Dave Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton health, nourish your body with each week. Call or get coffee with Guard began singing in coffee- and Don Marovich. Their trade- healthy foods, including fruits, friends or family, join a club or vol- houses in the San Francisco area. mark 3-part harmony and clean, vegetables, grains, fish and healthy unteer. 5. Practice gratitude. Hap- They soon gained national prom- crisp sound keeps them touring 30 oils, such as olive oil and sesame piness comes with thankfulness. inence and signed with Capitol weeks out of the year. oil. Set an achievable goal. Try cut- Think about people and things you Records where they recorded their This concert is a benefit for ting out one unhealthy food each feel grateful for, and start a grati- first single, Scarlet Ribbons. Their PBS12 and is sponsored by 50Plus month. Also, stay hydrated, espe- tude journal. recording of Tom Dooley has sold Marketplace News, Colorado cially when exercising. By doing your best to incorpo- over 6 million copies. In 1959, The Community Media, Maggianos At the same time, eliminate un- rate these five tips into your life, Kingston Trio received a Grammy of Little Italy and Hermes Private healthy habits, such as smoking or you’ll kick-start your journey to- Award as the “Best Country Music Car, Prime Time for Seniors. drinking alcohol in excess. With ward a healthier future. Group.” Concert tickets are $46, Gold an MA plan, you may be able to THE TRIO disbanded in 1961 Circle $60, and are available at v get help with smoking cessation Provided by StatePoint to pursue individual careers and re- www.altitudetickets.com or by united in 1972 and recorded their calling 720-727-6628. For phone orders call Ticketmaster at 1-800- National Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Educational Conference 653-8000. Also available through Channel 12, at www.cpt12.org or The Alzheimer’s Foundation of help them if Alzheimer’s enters Region 10, in Montrose, offers im- call 303-296-1212 (M-F 9-5). America’s 2020 National Educat- their lives,” said Charles J. Fuschil- portant tips on how to build that ing America Tour visits Denver on lo, Jr., AFA’s President/Chief Ex- support structure to aid in caregiv- March 12 with a free Alzheimer’s ecutive Officer. “This conference ing. She will also provide tips for and caregiver educational confer- will help individuals learn about long term care planning and dis- INSIDE ence at the University of Denver Alzheimer’s, caring for someone cuss the importance of self-care. (1745 S. High Street) from 8:30 who has Alzheimer’s and sup- • Innovative Activities – Preserv- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. port resources that are available to ing Functional Ability, Learn how Assisted Living The conference is free and open help.” thinking outside the box when Page 2 to everyone, and designed to con- Sessions include: programming activities allows for nect people with information • Unraveling Alzheimer’s Disease. greater success. Alisa Tagg, Activi- Salute to Seniors about Alzheimer’s, brain health, George Perry, Ph.D., provides an ty Consultant and President of the Pages 5-8 and dementia caregiving. overview of Alzheimer’s disease, National Association of Activity “More than 73,000 Coloradans an update on research and clinical Professionals, on the importance are living with Alzheimer’s dis- trials, and what we can expect on of activity programming in help- Senior Connection ease; many others are caring for a the horizon. ing someone with Alzheimer’s dis- Show family member with Alzheimer’s. • Creating Your Long Term Care ease improve their quality of life. Page 12 It’s critically important to connect Team. Eva Veitch, Director of For more information or to reg- people with information that can Community Living Services for ister, visit www.alzfdn.org/tour. www.50plus.news Like us at www.facebook.com/50plusnews Page 2 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 Assisted Living—How do I choose? MARCHCalendar If your loved one is needing more having to move to get the care pointments and shopping. ® National Nutrition Month care than you can provide at home, your loved one needs. 6. Finally, go with your gut. When Save Your Vision Month it is probably time for assisted liv- 4. Cost: Are the communities you visiting communities pay attention National Kidney Month ing. There are many factors to in- are considering within to the usual things: Is vestigate so that you can make the your loved one’s price the community clean, Tuesday/3 most informed decision possible. range? Review the fi- friendliness of staff, CampingSingles.org meet Here are some things to consider: nancial situation so are there activities go- at 7 pm at the Denver Police 1. Location: choose a community that you are choosing ing on, how do the Dept. Located at 1311 W. 46th that is fairly close to where family a community that your residents look, but ul- Ave, Denver. We are a group lives. If it is too far away, you won’t in for the long haul. If timately go with your of single adults that enjoy visit as often, which can make your finances are an issue, gut. If you get positive camping. loved one feel isolated. make sure you choose feelings, it is usually a 2. Size of community: Depending communities that offer go signal. If you are Thursday/5 on preferences, it may be advanta- Medicaid as an option, Diane Martini getting negative feel- South Denver Heart Center, geous to choose a community size like our campus does. ings, head for the door! 1000 SouthPark Dr. Littleton. that best fits their needs. Social or 5. Activities and transportation: The marketing staff here at the Walk with a Doc. Free Exercise private? Mobility or memory is- Look into their activity program , Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Is Medicine! Cardiologists and sues? These are some of the factors it should be a very hearty activity Campus is happy to discuss options providers from South Denver to consider. schedule with lots of things going and possibilities with families who Cardiology Have coffee and 3. What type of care is offered? on daily. With transportation, be are considering assisted living. Our light snacks for walkers. SDCA What is the staff to resident ra- sure the bus is handicap friendly goal is to help families find just the hosts this walk monthly. tio? Some communities offer more and that they go to popular desti- right fit. For more information on comprehensive care than others. nations often. Ask if they provide assisted living or memory care, call Monday/9 Consider future needs to prevent free transportation to personal ap- 303 857-5043. Living In Place from Retirement to End-Of-Life Quebec Street Hotel Converted 10 –11 am. Malley Senior Welcome to Center: 3380 S. Lincoln St., A former Northeast Park Hill ho- (D3) has utilized property tax mill Heather Gardens Englewood. A panel-style tel property has been converted levy revenue to create a surge of discussion with services to into 139 affordable studio apart- $129 million in bond funding to Heather Gardens is an age-re- help you stay home longer ments, targeted to house individu- accelerate the development and stricted community of active, in- and safer.RSVP 303-469-1254 als transitioning out of homeless- preservation of nearly 2,500 af- dependent adults.