Answers for Senior Care

12/16/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect seniors during the winter months. Learn the signs of SAD and how to help your aging loved ones reclaim their mental health this winter in our December blog!

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12/16/2025

Elder abuse can go unnoticed in assisted living facilities for several reasons. Aging Life Care Managers® can help keep your loved one safe from abuse by catching signs of abuse and providing seniors with the proper protections.

Contact us today at (303) 799-1313 or at Contact@AnswersForSeniorCare.com to learn more.

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You trust a facility to keep your parent safe — and most caregivers do their jobs with empathy and skill. Still, abuse and neglect can happen; here’s how to recognize warning signs, help your loved one open up, and take decisive steps to stop it.

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

Do you know how to spot signs of mental illness in your aging loved one? Declining physical health can be easier to see, but mental illnesses can be just as dangerous for older adults. Learn how to spot the signs and talk to your aging loved one about mental illness in this article from the U.S. News and World Report.

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Whether new or long-standing, a parent’s mental health disorder adds a new dimension to caregiving as they get older. Here’s what to know.

12/09/2025

This article from Harvard Health Publishing compiles a few tips for solo agers to prepare for the future. Reach out to our Aging Life Care Managers® today at (303) 799-1313 or at Contact@AnswersForSeniorCare.com to connect with a guide who can help you navigate the challenges of aging solo.

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Solo-agers are people 50 and older who don’t have children and live alone. Many of them don’t have people they can count on to help them with household tasks or manage their ong...

12/09/2025

A resource for our Highlands Ranch friends!

If you ever need a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, Link on Demand is available to everyone in Lone Tree and Highlands Ranch.

Visit our webpage to learn about this free service and book a ride: https://www.douglas.co.us/community-services/link-on-demand/

12/08/2025

If you are able to participate in Colorado Gives Day, which is tomorrow, 12/9, please go to https://www.coloradogives.org/search to find an option that fits your interests. A search of the term aging brings up many great options to support.

Colorado Gives Day is on December 9, but you can give early starting on November 1. Be part of the largest giving event in Colorado, supporting nonprofits statewide. Your donation empowers local organizations making a impact. It's easily the best day to give.

12/08/2025

Found this old photo on the FB page of Old Images of Denver of the old Belcaro King Soopers. Now, the more recent one will be demolished as the new one opens in 2026 about a mile away from this location. Do you have any memories or stories to share about this area?

Belcaro King Soopers

Date
[1960-1970?]

View of a King Soopers grocery store on Colorado Boulevard in Denver, Colorado; shows a parking lot, cars, pennants, and signs: "Grand Opening," "Delicatessen," and "Open Sundays."
Credit
Denver Public Library Special Collections

12/08/2025

Active Minds - 12/10/2025 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person RSVP Required)

The Story of Toys
Join Active Minds as we trace the evolution of toys, from ancient handmade dolls to modern high-tech creations. We will explore how toys reflect culture, technology, and childhood through time, while connecting them to the broader history of play.

Location: RiverPointe, 5225 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80123
Cost: Free
RSVP required (limited seating): RiverPointe: 303-797-0600

12/05/2025

Family caregivers can face criticism on their care choices from a variety of sources. As Emma Heming Willis points out, these critics often don't have experience with caregiving and are speaking out of ignorance. For caregiver support, reach out to us today at (303) 799-1313 or Contact@AnswersForSeniorCare.com.

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Emma Heming Willis says criticism often comes from those without firsthand experience, and she's urging caregivers to trust themselves.

12/04/2025

The newest podcast from the professional Association we, as certified aging life care managers® belong to, discusses what to do when an older adult receives a dementia diagnosis -

Aging with the Experts Aging with the Experts Podcast is created by the Aging Life Care Association®. Each episode features expert advice, professional insights, and personal stories designed to help families navigate the challenges of aging with confidence. Whether you’re a caregiver, an aging a...