October 2017 and Beyond

Round Table Discussion from Care-FULL Conversations

The videos below are from the round table rendition of Care-FULL Conversations. This is a program made possible by the collaborative efforts of AARP Colorado and Dementia Friendly Denver.

Care-FULL Conversations Round Table Discussion – Session #1

This video features Jane W. Barton of Cardinal, LLC. She is the narrator and cohost with Lori Lemasters of CarePartnersResource. Featured guests are Nadine Roberts Cornish, founder of The Caregiver’s Guardian, LLC and Paul Leon Ramsey, Executive Director of a Little Help.

Care-FULL Conversations Round Table Discussion – Session #2

This video features Jane W. Barton of Cardinal, LLC. She is the narrator and cohost with Lori Lemasters of CarePartnersResource. Featured guests are Tina Wells with the Alzheimer’s Association and Cheryl Siefert of Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Thank you for Attending our Event in September!

We appreciate you taking the time to attend our September 30, 2017 event – “Reducing your Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” Many of you requested copies of our PowerPoint Presentation. The presentation is included below as Part 1 & Part 2 as the single file was very large. Email us with any questions and if you would like to know more about Dementia Friendly Denver.

Reducing your Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Part 1 – CLICK HERE

Reducing your Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Part 2 – CLICK HERE

Thank You to Our Sponsors

• DU Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging
• DU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Dementia Friendly Denver
• Seniors’ Resource Center
• Alzheimer’s Association – 800.272.3900

More News & Events …

Dementia Friendly Training for Denver City & County Employees
Dementia Friendly Denver trainings have begun for City/County of Denver employees. If you work for the City or County of Denver and are interested in scheduling a Dementia 101 Lunch and Learn for your department or agency, please contact us through this website

Dementia Friendly Training for Local Businesses
Dementia Friendly Denver training has begun for Denver area businesses who are interested in qualifying as a Dementia Friendly Business. Please contact us via this website if your business is interested in learning more about this designation.

Events around the Greater Denver Area and Colorado Front Range

October 4, 2017 – Wednesday, 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Free Training from Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Abuse Prevention (CCERAP) Presents “The Signs and Symptoms of Mistreatment in Older Adults: The Role of the Attorney General’s Office in Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Investigations”
Location: The Ranch – Larimer County Fair Grounds
Address: Thomas M McKee Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO
Plan to attend this informative event presented by Ali Thompson, Criminal Investigator with the Attorney General’s Office. Event is from 9AM to 11AM and sign-in begins at 8:30AM. Professional Development CEU’s are available. Registration available on the CCERAP website.
Register Now – CLICK HERE

October 11, 2017 – Wednesday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM
Transcending the Norm – New Thoughts on Caring for Our Community
Location: Boulder Jewish Community Center
Address: 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder
On Wednesday, Oct. 11th from 7:30-3:30 attend a timely educational program for community members; health care providers; partners of hospice, PACE and palliative care; and all those curious about how to live their best in the last years of life. Keynote Speaker Dr. Timothy G. Ihrig. Register online by Oct 4th. Call 303-604-5358 to pay by phone. $40 fee includes breakfast and lunch.
Learn More – CLICK HERE

October 30, 2017 – Friday
Rocky Mountain Conference on Dementia
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
Address: 7800 E Tufts Ave, Denver, CO 80237
The Rocky Mountain Conference on Dementia is the region’s premier one-day conference for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and early dementia, families, friends and health care professionals. Commit to a day filled with unique dementia specific education, information, support and resources. Registration opens in September. For more information go to alz.org/co or call 800-272-3900.
Learn More – CLICK HERE

November 3, 2017 – Friday
2017 Age Well Conference
Location: Plaza Convention Center
Address: 1850 Industrial Cir, Longmont, CO 80501
The Age Well Conference is an annual event for professionals from Colorado’s front range and beyond to meet, learn and discuss ongoing and emerging issues and trends in aging. This year will include three session tracks: Health & Wellness, Tech & Innovation, and Aging in Community, featuring 10 sessions by over a dozen esteemed local and national presenters. New this year, the “experience hall” will feature exhibitors interspersed with interactive and engaging activities for the audience.
Learn More – CLICK HERE