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February/March 2020 The AGING WELL Edition
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Age is just a number! Join the many, many seniors who are aging well in Loveland.
Getting better with Age We all know aging is inevitable but thankfully people are living better, longer. Colorado seniors are no exception. Taking care of your health, mental and physical, is an important part of the aging well equation. The Loveland Public Library helps foster life-long pastimes like reading through its Homebound Program as well as keeping seniors up to date with ever changing technology through its roster of classes. Understanding new technology enables seniors to stay in touch with family and friends more easily as well as gives them an accessible way to find others with similar interests. Maintaining relationships and enjoyed activities is important to mental health. Changing physical health as we age can be difficult to navigate, but Loveland supports seniors with many options, including those that take fixed incomes into consideration. Overall, Loveland is a great place to be at any age. So, enjoy every minute of it!
NONPROFIT: Homebound Program The Loveland Public Library Homebound Program keeps the homebound community connected
TRENDING: Tech Savvy Seniors
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HERE IN LOVELAND: Sunrise Community Health
MIND & BODY: Dental Health for Seniors
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ENTERTAINMENT: Loveland Sweetheart Festival PAGE 30
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REAL ESTATE: Smaller Home, Smaller Hassle
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RELATIONSHIPS: Ways to keep relationships fulfilling in the face of dementia PAGE 18
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For those with mobility issues, the Homebound Program is a way to stay connected to hobbies and the rest of the world. (Shutterstock)
HOMEBOUND PROGRAM KEEPS THE HOMEBOUND COMMUNITY CONNECTED
BY ADAM GOLDSTEIN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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ne patron at the Loveland Public Library regularly embarrasses Dixie Huff in the best way imaginable.
As the library’s Senior Services Coordinator, Huff oversees its Homebound Program, an initiative designed to connect those who can’t physically travel to the building with books, movies, music and other resources. Huff, who’s been in charge of the program for 20 years of its 25-year history, said the program benefits seniors as well as patrons who are injured or incapacitated. 6 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
In her role as coordinator, Huff has picked up plenty of stories of grateful patrons who’ve used the program to access literature, art and culture they’d otherwise miss. One faithful library customer, however, stands out, if only for her unabashed enthusiasm. “This one customer almost embarrasses me because she’s so effusive. She puts her own holds on and she’s in her late 80s,” Huff said. “She tells me that the books she gets through her computer are her window on the world. That’s how she and so many other people see the books they read, as their window on the world. If you’ve been a reader all your life, you LovelandMag.com
don’t want to have to quit that.” Huff said the Homebound Program has played a key role over the years for hundreds of patrons who could very well have lost that connection to literacy due to mobility issues. Indeed, the initiative is tied closely to the broader mission of the Loveland Library as an organization and to the concept of a lending library as a municipal institution. Thanks to the Homebound Program, the concept of an accessible, physical store of books, music, movies, art and information for the general public is alive and well. “I feel like the program is very core February/March 2020
need of more people to participate,” she said. “We’re looking for people to take advantage of the program. We want those who have benefitted from Homebound to let their friends and neighbors know. Even people who are temporarily incapacitated or who are full-time caregivers can take advantage.”
The Homebound Program provides access to music and movies as well as books. (Shutterstock)
to our values as a library,” Huff said, backing up the observation with plenty of anecdotes. “I’ve had people through the years who would read one book a day. I remember a 99-year-old; she was still just totally so sharp. I hadn’t seen her for a few years, but she remembered me, my husband, my kids, everything I’d ever told her. I currently have one person who gets 200 hours of audiobooks every three weeks.” The structure of the Homebound Program is simple enough. Patrons who qualify because of age, injury or mobility issues (Huff was careful to point out that not having a car is not a qualification to participate) can contact Huff directly through the
Loveland Library website, via email or by phone to request materials. A library volunteer (usually Huff) will then deliver the materials to the patron’s locale and pick them up.
Though standard guidelines apply in terms of returns, Huff points out that automatic renewal is available online, and that the library doesn’t impose late fees.
The program is just one of many aimed to encourage literacy and engagement for all patrons, no matter age or background, Huff said. In addition to book groups and clubs aimed specifically at seniors, the library also hosts classes designed to keep local seniors active, stimulated and plugged into all of the resources that the library has to offer. Though library services have fundamentally transformed over the past 30 years with the changes wrought by the internet, the institution still has a fundamental role to play in terms of keeping the entire community connected with information, culture and stories. The Homebound Program is a big part of that effort at the Loveland Library, Huff said.
It’s a system designed to encourage participation across the community, she added. That message is all the more timely, as less and less patrons seem to be aware of the resource.
“One woman in the Homebound Program who’d take a book a day came from a family of 11, and they all learned how to read when they were four. All her life, she’d taken care of her family. She said she always couldn’t wait to have time to just relax read,” Huff said. “As an institution, our mission is to inform, enrich and engage.
“I am not in need of volunteers to run the program, but we’re always in
“This program helps people do all three,” she added.
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Making Whole Health Accessible for All By WENDY MCMILLAN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE An apple a day…you know the adage. It’s a little trite, but true: good nutrition can keep that doctor at bay. But which doctor? Any health practitioner, one might argue. Our bodies are composed of finely tuned, intricate systems and parts. Everything is interconnected. As such, they can benefit from those nutrient-rich apples on many fronts, from healthy teeth, muscles and bones to healthy minds and happy outlooks. That said, no amount of produce can completely prevent illness and other setbacks, and when we need medical attention, we typically want to be seen quickly. Wouldn’t it be nice if medical care could be as thoroughly satisfying as the proverbial apple? Guess what? It can be. Here in Loveland, thanks to Sunrise Community Health, it is.
dedicated commitment to meet patients where they are, offering a sliding fee system based on eligibility, payment plans and other options. “We turn no one away,” says Sunrise Community Health CEO, Mitzi Moran. “When people hear ‘federally-qualified’ they often think we only serve people who are uninsured. But often, people have such high deductibles, they are effectively without insurance. Having or not having insurance doesn’t open or close gates to anyone at Sunrise.”
Jamie Knaus, Triage Registered Nurse at Loveland Community Health Center examines a patient. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
Community Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center supporting health by offering comprehensive, affordable, quality care,
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While extremely significant, affordability is just one of many aspects that makes Sunrise stand out as a leader in care. The patient-centered model provides expert, thoughtful integration of a broad range of services: medical, dental, behavioral health, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, care management, and health education. At the Loveland Community Health Center, patients can access medical, behavioral, and dental care back-to-back, on February/March 2020
suffers with chronic illness, there is probably a behavioral health component alongside, like anxiety and depression. We need to see and support the whole picture.”
site, as well as lab, X-Ray, and pharmacy services and more. Behavioral services are provided in partnership with North Range Behavioral Health and SummitStone Health Partners. Practitioners work collaboratively, sharing insights to optimize patients’ health. “I think of our comprehensive care model as a three-legged stool,” Moran says. “Medical, behavioral, and dental health are cornerstones. If any leg on that stool is shorter, the stool is a little wobbly. Our health is so interconnected. If someone has poor
Jason Valderrama, Co-Medical Director, and Physician Assistant, speaks with a patient on-on-one. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
oral health, for example, they probably struggle to get the nutrition they need to fight disease. If someone
That holistic, patient-centric approach at Sunrise Community Health makes a deep impression on its patients. As board member and patient Gina Payne will tell you, it saved her life in more ways than one. A patient for over 17 years and board member for the past nine, Payne suffered a brain aneurysm five years ago. She was uninsured at the time.
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“I was flown to Swedish [Medical Center, Denver], but because I didn’t have health insurance I couldn’t afford to follow up with anybody,” she shares. “After I was released from the hospital, Sunrise Clinic saw me every week. Then, after my brain surgery, I was so scared. Somebody from the behavioral department came to check in on me and found I had PTSD symptoms. Soon after, I began grinding my teeth because of nightmares post-surgery. I was able to get medical treatment, therapy support, and dental plates for my teeth so I wouldn’t grind them down to nothing— all at the same place.” With such a caring and thorough services, Sunrise Community Health helps patients achieve their best health, for life. What isn’t as visible is how Sunrise too has aged well. Sunrise began as a Federally Qualified Health Center in 1973, born out of President Johnson’s war on poverty, explains Moran. “In Loveland, our story behind the clinic was particularly beautiful because the local community identified a need in our area for affordable healthcare. Many volunteers working through the McKee Medical Center and McKee Medical Center Foundation chose to partner with Sunrise to build the Loveland Community Center in 1997.” Over the years, the early partnerships that built the Loveland Community Center have continued to thrive and strengthen. Other partnerships have further flourished, including sup10 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Helen Lee, Radiology Tech, Case Manager and Nutritionist provides information on a healthy diet. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
port from Banner Health, City of Loveland, Caring for Colorado, and Colorado Health Foundation. Thanks to these partnerships, and community support, the expanded Loveland Community Health Center opened its doors in 2014. From its humble beginnings of six exam rooms serving 1,000 patients in 1997, they have evolved to a 48,000 square foot facility offering services to nearly 10,000 patients in 2019, Moran shares. Of course, the high level of care would be meaningless if patients couldn’t be seen. The Sunrise Community Health Center is unwavering in devotion to its mission: affordable access to quality care for all. AcLovelandMag.com
cessibility is of top concern, with painstaking measures taken to eliminate barriers, from fees to scheduling and communication. Many providers are fluent in Spanish, and materials are provided in both English and Spanish to ensure patients are wellinformed. Patients can count on being able to book appointments. Walk-ins are accommodated, too. “We try to meet patients where they are,” Moran says. “I am forever asking, are we delivering care the way we want to deliver it, or are we delivering care the way people want to receive it? We need to build our systems how patients want to receive. That’s our goal.” What’s next for Sunrise Community Health? Doubtless, there will continue to be a lot of growth and change…but the mission will stay constant. “Our future continues to be serving as many people in need as possible,” Moran says. “We will continue to evolve our model of care to meet people where they are.” “These are good people,” Payne says. “Everyone deserves this kind of care.” Want to support Sunrise Community Health in its mission? Learn more at sunrisecommunityhealth.org/en/ how-you-can-help/.
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REAL ESTATE
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For many seniors, moving later in life means downsizing. There are a number of benefits of downsizing. Simply put: less space means less hassle. If you choose to downsize from a single-family home to an apartment, condo, or senior living community, then you can also say good-bye to maintenance like mowing and shoveling snow.
Tips for Seniors Looking to Downsize
If you’re looking to move, there is likely a reason. Perhaps location is important because you’re looking to be closer to family. Or maybe you want less maintenance or more community. Whatever your motivation, it will help you decide on where you want to live.
apartments, single-family homes, ownership, rental, and senior communities. Senior communities offer a unique option for those looking to leave their single-family home. “We have many residents who choose to move into the Hillcrest from large homes because they know that a time will come when they can no longer take care of their yards and homes,” says Kleoniki Schmidt, senior executive director at Hillcrest of Loveland. “They no longer want to maintain their property but would rather enjoy the freedom of a community that offers lifestyle.”
There are a myriad of options when it comes to your next home:
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Options for Downsizing
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Tips for a Smooth Downsizing Transition
Get Help
Of course, one of the easiest and quickest ways to understand your home-buying needs is with the help of a Realtor or real estate agent. “Schedule a meeting to discuss your current living situation, your timeframe in possibly selling your current home and what type of living situation/ home will fit your needs as you approach retirement,” says Will Malizia, broker associate and senior real estate specialist at C3 Real Estate Solutions. Malizia says he starts by asking senior clients what their priorities are for their golden years. “Do they want to continue dealing with mowing a yard, snow removal, home repairs and maintenance, or do they want to avoid the stress and live in a complex that is maintenance-free, February/March 2020
such as a patio home or condominium?”
Time It Right
The timing of your move will also be important. “Explore your options,” says Nanci Garnand, Realtor at RE/MAX Eagle Rock. “Always ask yourself about the benefits of staying where you are, moving now or moving later. I have had some of my senior friends tell me they wished they had moved sooner, as it got harder as they got older.”
into, will often be influenced by your finances. “It is not always possible to have the cash available to purchase your new home until you sell yours,” says Garnand. “You have to work though the details. Can you close on your new home, and then sell yours? Or do you want and need to sell your home to move and close? How
It is best to make the move before you have to. “If seniors wait until there is a need and they have to move, then it is more difficult because the decision is in some ways made for them,” says Schmidt. The timing, as well as the type of home you choose to move
comfortable are you with the process and what works best for you?” says Garnand. “Usually, as long as you price your home correctly, it will sell during the time frame you need.” If possible, Schmidt recommends moving into your new space before selling your home. This allows you to pick out your favorite and mostneeded furniture. “Downsizing is never easy, but we suggest picking favorite pieces first and fitting them into the floor plan of choice and then adding more as room allows,” she says. “We have had many residents insist that they have what they need but later regret giving or selling pieces that they really could have used.”
Take It Slow
Discuss your downsizing options with a Realtor and senior living communities to get a full picture of what’s available and suits your lifestyle.
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moving to a smaller space and trying to reduce your belongings. Such a big effort shouldn’t be hurried. “Don’t rush into moving,” says Garnand. “It takes time to figure out what feels comfortable and what your needs are.” The moving process can also be influenced by demand: some senior communities have waitlists as long as five years. While this might be a disappointment for those looking to move quickly, it can also be a positive thing. “During that time, you can start getting your home ready to sell with some fresh paint and updates,” says Garnand. “Start with decluttering and getting rid of things that you no longer need.” Garnand advises creating three piles: keep and move, donate, and throw away.
Outright Ownership vs. Mortgage
If you’re currently a renter looking to downsize to a senior community, you might be ahead of the game. While you may not have as much money to work with, it’s easier to let a lease run out than to sell a home. The downsizing scenarios will be different for those who have a mortgage or own a home outright.
senior homeowners is that many are on a fixed income. “As we get older, our income is usually fixed and it can be harder to pull money out of our homes, especially when we need it,” says Garnand. “This means the only option for accessing cash is selling our home. This means moving not when we want to, but when we have to.” Malizia says that those who own their home outright can consider “opening a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to compliment Social Security, and then consider a condo, patio home or renting.” He also mentions that they can consider alternative options, like purchasing an RV to live in. One of the most effective tools for seniors who still have a mortgage is a reverse mortgage. “If age 62 and older, a reverse mortgage is a mortgage loan, usually secured by a residential property, that enables the borrower to access the unencumbered value of the property,” says Malizia. “The loans are typically promoted to older homeowners and typically do not require monthly mortgage payments. Borrowers are still responsible for property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. Reverse mort-
“The million dollar question is: are you better off having a home with or without a mortgage?” says Garnand. “The answer is different for everyone.” One factor is how much money you have available for emergencies. If you have methods for accessing cash, you may want to own your home free and clear. “That free-and-clear ownership used to be an American dream and for some, it still is,” says Garnand. A unique challenge faced by 14 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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gages allow elders to access the home equity they have built up...and defer payment of the loan until they die, sell or move. If a reverse mortgage fits a senior’s needs, then it’s a great instrument and gives them peace of mind.”
Loveland Neighborhoods for Seniors
“Loveland is a great place to live,” says Garnand. “It is hard to list specific areas as some of them work well for seniors even if they aren’t specifically over-55 living.” Garnand says there are many patio home communities that have club houses which, make great choices for those looking to downsize. “There are also a nice variety of Independent Senior Living facilities,” she says.
Senior living communities offer an opportunity to downsize simply. “Some of the benefits of moving into senior living are socialization, maintenance-free living, many amenities including movie theatre, fitness center, fine dining program, transportation and excursions throughout the month,” says Schmidt. “Hillcrest of Loveland’s focus is on programs that touch all aspects of the resident such as spirit, mind and intellect. You gain independence instead of losing independence because there is no need to rely on family and friends for assistance with chores, housekeeping, yard and home maintenance.” Seniors need to choose their new home based on what amenities are important to them. For example, Brookdale at Marianna Butte offers golfing, recreation and bike trails, while Mirasol Senior Community provides great proximity to healthcare. “Every person’s situation is different,” Garnand says. “One answer does not work for everyone.” February/March 2020
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Saw It - WANT IT
Love is alive and well in Loveland this month! If you’re looking for the perfect valentine’s date, look no further than Loveland’s Sweetheart Festival. Not only is it a good time, you can pick up some of these special treats for your sweetie while you’re there.
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Be a Bleeding Heart
Among the special products released just for Loveland sweethearts is the annual The Bleeding Heart beer by Grimm Brothers Brewhouse. The 2020 valentine beer is a delicious Baltic Porter brewed with blackberry and tart cherry. The beer will be served in the Love of Beer and Wine Tent at the Sweetheart Festival and a second, taproom release will be available for a Valentine’s Day beer dinner at the brewery. (Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, 623 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, (970) 624-6045, grimmbrosbrewhouse.com)
Valentine Red
Sweet Heart Winery in Loveland produced this official valentine wine—a limited release 2017 Malbec. It’s bright fruit notes and spiced finish make this wine the perfect bottle to share with your sweetheart. Sample it in the Love of Beer and Wine Tent at the festival or stop by Sweet Heart Winery and take home your own bottle. Be quick though, there are only 400 bottles available! (Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 W. US-34, Loveland, (970) 646-4314, sweetheartwinery.com)
Sweet as Candy
Handmade brittles, hard candies, old-fashioned ribbon candy and even exquisite custom candy art set Colorado Candy Company apart as a thoughtful Valentine’s treat. It’s impossible to choose just one so we recommend getting a little of everything! Find them in Palace of Sweets at the Sweetheart Festival and check their website, coloradocandycompany.com, for local retailers.
Stay Minty Fresh
S Start your valentine’s celebration off right by making b yyour morning coffee extra sw weet with this Mint Mocha Sweetheart Blend. Top of S th he Lake roasters mixed up this extra special minty, u chocolatey goodness just to celebrate The Sweetheart City and love’s favorite holiday. The 12-ounce bags will be sold at the Loveland Visitors Center so you can get your bag before the big day! (Loveland Visitors Center 5400 Stone Creek Cir., Loveland, (970) 667-3882)
Let Them Eat Cake
Who needs Valentine’s chocolates when cupcakes are an option? B Sweet Cupcakes in Loveland offers a variety of delicious daily flavors, or you can call early and place your order for a custom dozen.
B Sweet Cupcakes will also be featured in the Palace of Sweets at the Sweetheart Festival. (B Sweet Cupcakes, 25 E. 4th St., Loveland, (970) 430-7073, bsweetcupcakes.com) February/March 2020
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Wichita Open Supporting Wichita’s Youth named
2019 KORN FERRY TOUR TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR
and a 21 percent increase in tournament Ambassadors. • Successful 30th year campaign featuring a “Birthday Bash” on June 15, ceremonial tournament logo and a Wichita Open anniversary flag signed by 27 past champions and donated to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.
Six Korn Ferry Tour awards handed out at PGA TOUR’s annual Tournament Meetings PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida — The Korn Ferry Tour honored four tournaments, one volunteer and a charity at the PGA TOUR’s annual Tournament Meetings on Wednesday, November 20 at TPC Sawgrass, with the annual season-ending Tournament Awards. The Wichita Open Supporting Wichita’s Youth, one of the Tour’s original four events dating back to the inaugural 1990 season, claimed the prestigious honor of Tournament of the Year. “We are thrilled to name the Wichita Open Supporting Wichita’s Youth our 2019 Tournament of the Year,” said Korn Ferry Tour President Alex 16 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Baldwin. “For 30 years, this event has helped to establish the foundation of success our Tour enjoys today, and Roy Turner and his team earned this tremendous honor by delivering what we considered to be the best week in tournament history.” As the winner of the Tournament of the Year Award, the Wichita Open Supporting Wichita’s Youth succeeded in putting forth a topnotch tournament on all applicable fronts, including: • Record fan attendance, including the highest ticket redemption rate of all time and marking a 10 percent increase over 2018. Tournament developed an enhanced social media campaign to amplify these results. • Record level of income generated, including a sold-out Pro-Am, sold-out 17th Coors Corner chalet LovelandMag.com
• Local cross promotion to generate additional revenue via partnerships with Barker Oil, AETNA, Fagron Sterile and Key Construction. • Expansion and upgrade of player dining experience. “What a fantastic honor for our community. It takes a lot of wonderful people and sponsor support to pull off our event, not to mention our great tournament host, Crestview CountryClub,” said Wichita Open Tournament Director Roy Turner. “To all who have made this possible – a heartfelt thank you. Go Wichita!” The Landings Military Family Relief Fund, one of the charities that annually benefits from the Savannah Golf Championship, was named as recipient of the Charity of the Year award. Since the inception of the Fund in 2007, the group has served over 7,000 active duty military members and their dependents through grants for emergency travel, food, medical crises, home repair, rent, February/March 2020
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By JOHN TEEHAN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be devastating to a loving relationship. Fear and stress can overwhelm life and create new and daunting obstacles. One of the biggest barriers people discover with this unwelcome change in life is how it can alter the way they maintain the emotional connection they have with each other. Maintaining a loving relationship can seem like a hopeless cause. It doesn’t have to be that way. Take a few moments to observe the larger picture. Seek understanding not just between caregiver and partner, but also family and friends. Tear down some of the barriers in communication that form and work to remove the stigma often attached to dementia. Keep all of this in mind and life can have as much meaning as it has always had—possibly even more. 18 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Accept that your relationship will likely change Experiencing grief regarding the changes that inevitably happen to a relationship with someone suffering from dementia is not unusual. When a partner’s mental state becomes impaired, preserving intimacy—both emotional and physical—can become a significant challenge. It’s natural to feel depressed or even resentful. Activities previously enjoyed become more and more difficult as changes in memory, perception, and attention span occur. Partners may have to adapt their own activities in order to accommodate their partners’ ability to participate. Because communication skills often suffer, partners with dementia may no longer be able to share a personal or intimate conversation with the same ease they once had. Unintentional distance forms between partners, friends, and family. With changes in mood, behavior, and ability to communicate, personal relationships can be put under great strain. Partners of dementia patients LovelandMag.com
can also be affected by these changes with feelings of loneliness and a wish for things to return to normal.
Seek comfort and strength by expressing affection Intimacy and affection are essential to our wellbeing. Mental or cognitive decline does not lessen the need for closeness. It’s important for a partner to try to adapt to the changes in their loved one’s life and continue expressing love and affection. Some of the methods may have to change, the patient suffering from dementia can, nonetheless, still thrive when a sense of closeness is maintained. People suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often experience changes in sexual drive. Medications, physical illness, and the depression that often accompanies cognitive impairment can reduce desire. Those having to move from intimate partner to caregiver can also discover a waning of sexual desire as stress and frustration mount. What is recommended is to take this as an opportunity to explore new ways to connect. February/March 2020
Diana Engle, Regional Director of Resident Enrichment for Seven Lakes Memory Care offers these observations: “One of the things that we teach our caregivers to promote meaningful relationships is the importance of interacting with people with dementia in specific ways that create trust and rapport. People with dementia are often challenged to communicate effectively and have a hard time understanding what we are asking of them. This can lead to fear or frustration throughout daily activities. Over time, even though the person can’t remember specific frustrating moments, a general distrust of formerly trusted loved ones can develop. To avoid this, we recommend pursuing fun, loving, focused, and enriching activities for caregivers and patients to participate in together. Sharing laughter, joy, reminiscing, focus tasks, and even musical engagement leads to improved trust and rapport. Not to mention enjoyment. People with dementia may not remember the events, but patterns of meaningful connection will evolve into trust.” February/March 2020
Assuming new roles Handling finances, legal matters, household chores, and personal hygiene maintenance can become difficult tasks to perform for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. Even making small decisions may, at times, feel overwhelming for those suffering cognitive impairment. How can caregivers help? One useful, but commonly overlooked way to help is to locate financial and legal documents such as life insurance policies, property deeds, and retirement accounts. At some point, there will come a time when knowing where these documents are and what they mean will help when it comes to making certain life decisions and exploring what options exist. Should these documents not be readily accessible, caregivers shouldn’t hesitate to ask for help from other friends and family. They could also consult with professionals or community resources for help as needed.
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Unfortunately, there will be some who may pull back from their previous relationship with the caregiver or their partner, making both feel socially isolated. The main problem lies in that many people are unsure about what to do or say. This leads to hesitation in spending as much time socializing as they previously had. Some people have trouble understanding how dementia can cause changes in behavior and, therefore, be poorlyequipped to face those changes. When this happens—or before this has a chance to happen—caregivers should try to reach out to friends and family to explain that while dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may have altered their lives in many ways, they still very much value their friends and families’ love and support. Partners of those suffering from dementia should take the time to inform a few friends and family members as to what changes, both physical or emotional, are being expe-
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First, be open and direct about the challenges being faced. Obscuring the discussion with euphemisms does not help. Share accurate information to clear up misconceptions. This could be through a book or brochure, online content, a documentary, or a visit with a qualified expert. Check the materials yourself to make sure that they contain the messages you wish to convey.
suffering from cognitive impairment. It’s not fair, but it’s an unfortunate reality just the same. Usually, the reason for the stigma is ignorance. While people are not stupid, they can be ill-informed. Part of overcoming bad information regarding Alzheimer’s or dementia is to try and respectfully correct any misconceptions friends or family may have about cognitive impairment and the person it affects.
rienced by the person with dementia. A few of them could then be invited over. Partners can offer suggestions on how to communicate with the person suffering from dementia and what activities they all might all be able to enjoy together.
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medical help when problem symptoms first appear. Through education, patience, love, and empathy, caring for a loved one dealing with Alzheimers or other type of dementia does not mean the relationship needs to suffer. There will be trials and hardships, certainly, but there will also be opportunities to strengthen your relationship by discovering new ways of interacting and meeting challenges together. Remember... no one has to go through this by themselves. Take advantage of the numerous resources available. You may be surprised by the amount of help you’ll find near you.
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taying connected with people in a digital world is undoubtedly challenging – especially when there’s so much technology to learn, so many gadgets on the market and endless mobile apps to discover. Whether you have a circle of friends and relatives to teach you the ins and outs of technology or rely on long periodical articles—we ong too, want to mentor you alo the technology learning cu urve so you can stay connecteed to those around you.
now: Getting in the Kn Freshen your skills kills with tech classes Want to brush up on your computer skills? How about a Windows10 refresher class, Mac basics or a word processing class so you can dive into that novel you always wanted to write? Loveland Public Library offers an array of classes to help take the mystery out of your computer. And if your mobile device has you scratching your head with all its apps, tools and widgets, check out their Android and iPhone classes. Erik Rock, lead technology librarian with Loveland Public Library said they host a whole range of hightech classes throughout the year, and some are geared for older adults— and the class roster is changing regularly. Check their monthly events calendar for a list of free classes. 22 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
“The virtual reality classes are geared for all age groups, but on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. the classes are geared toward adults 55-plus in partnership with Chilson Senior Center.” If you’re someone who struggles to enjoy all the bells and whistles on your mobile device, you are not alone. Rock said mobile phone classes are popular because so many people have phones and people are becoming more savvy at using them.
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Taking a class to enhance computer skills can help seniors stay virtu ually connected to frie ends and family. (Shutterstock)
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Stay tuned for more classes aimed at older adults. The library will have more in their spring line-up, said Rock, so check back to see what’s on the scchedule—it’s constantly chang nging.
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thumb—I joined “Plant Exchange Northern Colorado” on Facebook and use Facebook Messenger to converse with people interested in offloading their latest stash of plant cuttings or to find out about the upcoming native plant sale at High Plains Environmental Center in Loveland this May. And sometimes I surprise my parents with Messenger’s video chat feature so they can see the grandkids or talk to me. My mom’s exact words the first time I launched Messenger video chat: “I had no idea you could run a video on here.” Other apps with video chat features include, Skype, FaceTime (for iPhone), and Zoom, to name a few.
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ORAL HEALTH IMPACTS THE REST OF THE BODY
Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health? Or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your dy? bod
such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. To protect your oral health, the article urges: Contact your dentist as soon as an oral health problem arises. “Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.” They urge that you tell your dentist ab bout th he med dicatiions you tak ke,
A recent article by Mayo Clinic Staaff explains how your oral heaalth might contribute to various diseases and con nditions, such as end docarditis, cardio ovascular disease and d pneumonia.
Steven J. Hood, DMD, of Loveland says: “Perhaps two of the most common problems with aging patients are increased incidence of decay and wear and tear. People are keeping their teeth longer, but wear takes its toll over time and decay can become more problematic, especially with the onset of certain medical conditions or the addition of medications. Education and prevention are key to keeping an aging mouth healthy.” Dr. Hood explains to his patients how their medical conditions have the potential to affect their dental health in several wayys. For example, he poin nts out to onee patient, who has rheum matoid ar--
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thritis (RA), that RA can limit dexterity, which compromises the effectiveness of a person’s personal oral hygiene efforts. The autoimmune response involved in RA which attacks a body’s joints, can also be directed towards the lacrimal and salivary glands, causing dry eyes and dry mouth (Sjogren’s Syndrome). Compromised salivary flow can lead to increased rates of decay, as saliva is crucial for protecting your teeth by cleansing and buffering your mouth after you have eaten food or taken a drink. Dr. Hood notes that many medications can affect salivary flow and composition. Such changes, even if mild, can increase the rate of decay. Other factors that may lead to an increase in the rate of decay include gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), or eating highly acidic foods or drinks, such as citrus fruits, pickles, and diet sodas. If you thought that cavities were only for kids, The American Dental Association (ADA) points out in its online mouthhealthy.org column the link between medications and cavities. “As we get older, we enter a February/March 2020
Aging presents its own set of dental issues. (Shutterstock)
second round of cavity prone years. One common cause of cavities in older adults is dry mouth. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. However, it is a side-effect in more than 500 medications, including those for allergies or asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pain, anxiety or depression, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. This is just one reason why it’s so important to tell your dentist about any medications that you’re taking. Your dentist can make recommendations to help relieve your dry mouth symptoms and prevent cavities…” Further, the ADA warns that many older adults have gum or periodontal disease, caused by the bacteria in plaque, which irritate the gums, making them swollen, red and more likely to bleed. One reason gum disease is so widespread among adults is that it is often a painless condition until the advanced stage. If left untreated, gums can begin to pull away from the teeth and form deepened spaces called pockets where food particles and more plaque may collect. Advanced gum disease can eventually destroy the gums, bone and ligaments supporting the teeth LovelandMag.com
leading to tooth loss. The good news is that with regular dental visits gum disease can be treated or prevented entirely. Another concern is mouth cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, there are about 35,000 cases of mouth, throat and tongue cancer diagnosed each year. The average age of most people diagnosed with these cancers is 62. During dental visits, the dentist will check for any oral cancer signs. Regular dental visits are important because in the early stages oral cancer typically does not cause pain, and early detection saves lives. Some symptoms you may see include open sores, white or reddish patches, and changes in the lips, tongue and lining of the mouth that lasts for more than two weeks. APlaceforMom.com notes in its blog that “Senior dental problems can be common, from dry mouth to periodontal disease, and since oral health directly impacts the health of the rest of the body, these issues need to be taken seriously. Taking care of elderly teeth and gums is just as important as heart or digestive health.”
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The Loveland Sweetheart Festival features family friendly fun and live enterainment. (Photo courtesy Richard Haro/Loveland Chamber of Commerce)
ReMailing Program. Every year, more than 100,000 valentines are packaged inside larger envelopes and sent to Loveland, where volunteers hand-stamp them with a Valentine’s verse and send them on to the intended recipients. Each year a contest is held by the Chamber of Commerce and promoted through the Reporter Herald, for residents to submit their designs and verses to form the Loveland Valentine. The Sweetheart Festival was created
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Cindy Macklin with Visit Loveland said the celebration is expanding into Foundry Plaza this year on Friday, 14 and Saturday, February 15. “That’s just an amazing open space flanked by newly opened companies,” she said. “We’ll have so many things to do for all ages that make this a family affair.” The city’s second Love Lock sculpture will be in Foundry Plaza for photo opportunities and for attendees to lock their love. The sculpture was produced by the same team that created Loveland’s first Love Lock sculpture last year, longtime Loveland February/March 2020
The Loveland Valentine Remailing Program is going strong after 74 years. (Photo courtesy Loveland Chamber of Commerce)
Celebrate your love by getting married or renewing your vows on Valentine’s Day. (Photo courtesy K. Jean Photography/Loveland Chamber of Commerce)
struction and Loveland Ready Mix Concrete. The steel sculpture is 12 feet 3 inches tall and 14 feet 3 inches wide. Attendees can purchase a Love Lock to secure on the sculp-
champion Doug Rutledge
ture. Locks sell for $20 in the Fourth
and local businesses Beatty Con-
Street Gallery during the festival.
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It’s a short walk from the sculpture to the Tunnel of Love which has 12 eight-foot arches covered with lights. People who want to lock down their sweethearts in another way can get married or renew their marriage vows Friday in front of the Love Lock sculpture. More than 40 people signed up to get married during the last festival. Macklin said there’s “a real, live officiate and music.” It is $95 per couple to renew or get married and registration is required through My Big Day Events. “What better way to start a marriage than with a wedding on Valentine’s Day?” Macklin asked. “It would certainly make it easy to remember the anniversary.” Live entertainment includes Friday
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The newest Love Locks sculpture was placed in The Foundry Plaza. (Photo courtesy Loveland Chamber of Commerce)
Parks & Recreation The Palace of Sweets is a crowd favorite at the Festival. (Photo courtesy Richard Haro/Loveland Chamber of Commerce)
night headliner Chris Daniels and the Kings and Saturday headliner Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. There will be a special effects laser light show and visual LED wall in the Foundry Plaza both nights. A large inflatable heart will have mapping projection lights. The Love of Beer and Wine tent will feature Loveland craft beer and the annual official Loveland Valentine beer and wine. There will be food trucks on-site too. Macklin pointed out that people think of sweets when they think of Valentine’s Day, therefore the centerpiece of the Sweetheart Festival is the Palace of Sweets. It’s a giant inflatable heated igloo filled with confections from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, B Sweet Cupcakes, Heaven’s Popcorn, Starlight Dessert Bar and Colorado Candy Company. The Kids Street block of Fourth Street between Cleveland and Lincoln is dedicated to free family fun. Through a partnership with Loveland 32 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
there are over 1,000 big kids’ bricks that are like two-foot long Legos (but not that brand!) so kids can build their own brick creations. There will be amazing entertainment with princesses, ice sculpture games such as ring around the penguin, crafts and activities and live reindeer from a ranch in Loveland.
Sweetheart City Racing’s Sweetheart Classic, a four-mile race starts and ends at the Loveland Sweetheart Festival stage. The first 200 registrants get a complimentary Love Lock. Register online at SweetheartCityRacing.com. The race is held February 15, 2:30 p.m., with the free kids run at 3:15. There are two ways to run this classic four-miler; as a single for $30 or a couple for $55. Community art projects allow visitors
Because last year’s competition left
to take in the Loveland art scene with
children shivering, the Little Miss
shows, tours and demos on this win-
Valentine and Little Mr. Cupid
ter art gallery walk. At the heart of
contest will be held inside the Rialto
the festival, the 4th Street Gallery will
Theatre on Saturday. Children can
feature the “Love in a Steampunk
participate in two age groups: 0-2
World” art show coordinated by the
year-olds and 3-4 year-olds. Parents
Artists Collective.
are asked to please ONLY dress up the child and note that no props are
The Sweetheart Festival is open
allowed. There is no cost to partici-
from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 2 to 9
pate, and the winner will receive a
p.m. on Saturday. Learn more at love-
grand prize. All participants will re-
landsweetheartfestival.com. Follow
ceive a small gift. Registration begins
the event on Facebook at Facebook.
at 1 p.m. at the Rialto.
com/LovelandSweetheartFestival.
IF YOU GO...
Loveland Sweetheart Festival
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 14, 5-10 p.m.: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-9 p.m. WHERE: The Foundry Plaza and 4th Street in Downtown Loveland between Cleveland and Lincoln avenues LovelandMag.com
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FOODIE
saves time in the grocery store and kitchen
BY SHELLEY WIDHALM for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Getting groceries, cooking daily meals and cleaning up the kitchen can add hours to the week, and for seniors the task can be even more challenging. Frozen foods are an alternative, but they can become repetitive—and the food isn’t as fresh. Super-Natural Eats in Fort Collins delivers fresh, healthy meals for one to three meals a day seven days a week, plus offers organic catering services. The meal delivery and catering services are offered in the Northern Colorado and Denver areas February/March 2020
Left: Zeke Cortez, owner and founder, Super-Natural Eats. Right: Brenda Henderson portions food for the delivery service. (Jonathan Castner/Loveland Magazine)
with the addition of Boulder in early
Super-Natural Eats’ meal plans help
January to bring a new and healthy
out everyone from the commuter and
approach to convenience food.
business owner to the senior, saving
“Our goal is to promote a healthy
ceries, cooking, cleaning up and tak-
lifestyle in the most convenient way
ing out the trash. The meals can be
possible, so whether you go to the
heated in a skillet, oven or microwave
gym or not, at least you have the
and served within a few minutes.
on the time required for getting gro-
nutrition side taken care of,” said Zeke Cortez, owner and founder of
“It’s mainly convenience and the life
Super-Natural Eats. “We’re not going
factor of being at their fingertips.
after athletes and people into fitness
… All the guesswork is taken out,”
who stereotypically want a healthy
Cortez said, adding that for seniors
meal. We’re going after the general
especially, “it’s crucial they get nutri-
public (who want to) eat good, whole
tious food as well. It’s important they
food that’s fresh.”
have variability in their diet.”
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“It was based around that convenient dinner and really good food,” Cortez said. “It’s not that much more expensive depending on if you value your time.” Initially, Cortez offered 12 menu items, such as lasagna, meatloaf and chicken pot pie. Customers ordered the items on an individual basis, and he provided heating instructions on aluminum to-go containers.
The whole team works together to get delicious ingredients cooked to perfection. (Jonathan Castner/Loveland Magazine)
Starting with Single Deliveries Cortez founded Super-Natural Eats in September 2015 as a delivery service of all-natural and organic dinners, though they weren’t necessarily healthy, he said. At the time, he wanted to find a way to spend more
time with his 3-year-old son. He worked all day, getting home at 6:30 or 7 p.m. and after cooking and giving his son a bath, he had little time left to spend with him and his wife, Katie. So he came up with the idea of preparing meals in advance.
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The end product is a high-quality, nutritious meal, delivered to your door. (Jonathan Castner/Loveland Magazine)
Those meals are delivered twice a week to keep them fresh; Monday and Thursday in Northern Colorado and Wednesday and Saturday in Northern Denver and Boulder.
ate meal plans that are well balanced variable, and seasonable, he said. He offers everything from curries to cuisine. And he supports local businesses and local farmers.
“Each meal comes with a protein, carbohydrate and vegetable for the standard or a protein and vegetable for the low carb,” Cortez said.
“It’s a huge variety of all different food, not just certain foods, which means people consume a wide range of vitamins and nutrients for their body,” Cortez said.
The Healthy Life plan is 21 meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Commuter Plus is lunch and dinner and Commuter is lunch or dinner only. The Low Carb plan removes the carbohydrates from the meals, leaving the protein and vegetable. They differ from meal delivery services like HelloFresh, Freshly, Blue Apron and Sun Basket by coming from a local, small business that offers a yearlong variable menu items that are not frozen but delivered fresh. The food isn’t seal packaged either, which changes the environment to preserve the food, he said. “That’s one thing we don’t do is seal the food,” Cortez said. “It’s cooked fresh, and it’s delivered twice a week, so it’s as fresh as it can be.” Cortez works with a dietitian to creFebruary/March 2020
A few popular items include chicken curry, buffalo chicken, pot roast, meatball spaghetti and barbecue pulled pork. There also are add-ons for those with a sweet tooth, including protein bites, offered in carrot cake, espresso and chocolate banana flavors, and protein donuts in birthday cake and double chocolate.
Future Plans
Cortez, who now has seven employees, may consider shipping the meals nationwide in the future but will have to expand from a kitchen operation to a full warehouse. In certain situations, customers can pick up the food, but primarily it’s delivered. “We do allow customers to come pick the food up—if you live out of state or are unable to receive the food for some reason—but we primarily LovelandMag.com
deliver the meals for your convenience,” Cortez said. Cortez plans to offer vegan and vegetarian options beginning in mid-2020. The low-carb plan is gluten-free, but he asks customers to indicate that they are gluten-free in the notes section of their checkout. If customers can’t be at home at the time of delivery, they can set out a cooler. Also, customers can order in bulk for family portions. “We’re providing a good way for people to stay healthy,” Cortez said. Cortez received an associate’s degree in culinary arts from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, Ariz. He worked for several restaurants, including the Marriott and the Loveland Chophouse, and has more than 10 years of experience. “I like making things, but more the end result, how happy good food makes people is where I get satisfaction,” Cortez said. For more details about Cortez’s meal delivery service, visit supernaturaleats.com.
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of Fundraising
Two big-hearted Loveland events support community causes
February has always been a huge in Loveland with the winter’s chill melted by a tradition of romance and affection. Besides Valentine’s Day, February has become a big-hearted month boasting efforts to benefit important community causes based in the city’s vibrant arts community. One longstanding February event supports the cure for a devastating condition. Another maintains a historic facility which is at the very heart of the city.
A Need Arose and the Answer Was Art
Love prompted the launching of the
65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser at Loveland’s Independence Gallery. “We decided to start it 11 years ago when my granddaughter was born with cystic fibrosis. A good friend gave me 65 miniature canvasses to paint roses on as a fundraiser,” says Billie Colson, artist and owner of the Independence Gallery. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that seriously impedes breathing. The name of the benefit event came from the kids who suffer from CF. Many of them think it sounds a lot like “65 roses,” Colson says.
The February event has grown well beyond 65 pieces of art with canvasses donated by local businesses. “For 2020, we’ll have a couple of hundred paintings. The number keeps growing. I still do some of the paintings, but I decided to invite other artists to participate. I get rose paintings sent to me from all over the U.S. in many mediums,” she says. Some are 3-by-3 inches and none of the paintings are bigger than 8-by-10, and all are priced to be affordable. The exhibit will be on display from February 1 through 29 at Independence Gallery before the paintings are sent on to their new homes where some owners have a whole wall of little rose renditions. 65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis has
Above: Sample of artwork from the upcoming 65 roses for Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser. (Courtesy 65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis)
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Left: Hot Club of San Francisco will perform for the Backstage Rialto’s fundraiser. (Lenny Gonzalez/Hot Club of San Francisco) Below: The group brings the “gypsy jazz” of the 30s to the Rialto. (Daniel Coston/Hot Club of San Francisco)
raised awareness of the disease and more than $140,000 over the years to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “I like the CF Foundation because 90 cents out of every dollar goes back into research. Because of that research the life expectancy for CF is now in the 40s,” Colson says, adding that her granddaughter is “doing well.”
Hot gypsy jazz and a historic arts facility Backstage Rialto doesn’t get the spotlight shone on it like the local and national performers who grace the stage at Loveland’s beautifully restored performing arts center. The non-profit group makes it possible for Loveland audiences to see many performances at the 90-yearold Rialto Theater, and even to hear those concerts, films and talks better. Donations by the public and the proceeds from Backstage Rialto’s annual galas allowed the theater to install a first-class, hi-tech upgrade in 2017 to the theater’s sound system. Because of the volunteer organization’s efforts, 33 events were added to the Rialto’s annual programming schedule in 2016. February/March 2020
This year’s gathering, the Gypsy Jazz Fundraiser on Valentine’s Day, commences with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served in the Devereaux room before a performance by the Hot Club of San Francisco in the theater. The term “gypsy jazz” doesn’t adequately capture the swing and irresistible charm of the music played by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in jazz clubs in the 1930’s. That string band ensemble - violin, bass, and guitars – has inspired uncounted American musicians including many in Colorado and the most celebrated practitioners of the genre, the Hot Club of San Francisco.
Led by Denver-born guitarist Paul Mehling, the 30-year-old band introduces gypsy jazz to audiences as a living, breathing and highly romantic form of music. Their repertoire includes classics from the Paris clubs as well as original songs that echo the spirit. The Rialto Theater serves as the hub for Loveland’s diverse arts community. In February alone the Rialto Theater hosts the Mountainfilm on Tour film festival, the Lighthouse Dance: Time to Shine Student Showcase, showings of films including 2020 Oscar-nominated shorts, and concerts by the Brentano String Quartet and We Banjo 3.
IF YOU GO...
65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis
WHEN: Feb. 1-29 WHERE: Independence Gallery, 233 E. 4th St., Loveland 970-669-0889, independencegallery.com
Gypsy Jazz Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
WHEN: Feb. 14, 6 p.m. WHERE: Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland 970-962-2120, rialtotheatercenter.org Tickets: $79-$129 LovelandMag.com
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LAKE LOVELAND DERMATOLOGY
By LUCY EWING for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Specializing in Sun Exposure, including ‘Gold Medal Standard’ Mohs Procedure Life experience brings many rewards, like the love of family, the satisfaction of hard work, and the exposure to all kinds of people and The team at Lake Loveland Dermatology makes sure patients are comfortable and ensure the best level of care. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine) places. However, exposure to the sun is not Lake Loveland Dermatology. “Also, well as satellite offices in Estes Park, one of those rewards. Every exposure the sun is more intense here; because Sterling, Windsor, Fort Collins and to the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the high altitude, there is less Winter Park. Dr. Mott and surgeon from sunlight or tanning beds causes protection from the atmosphere.” At Dr. Holly McCoppin are fellowshipdamage to our skin. Tans are a way higher altitudes, the sun’s rays have trained in Mohs surgery, a tissue-sparthat melanin in our skin helps protect less atmosphere to travel through. ing technique that removes damaged from the sun, but the tan itself is a Research indicates that for every skin in layers, stopping just one layer sign of damage. Freckles or blistering 1,000 feet of elevation gain the sun’s past cancer. burns from childhood frolics in water UV rays intensify by 8-10 percentare another. As the years accumulate, -or double that of intensity at sea “It takes the least amount of tisso does damage to skin, premature level. Mott has experience at both aging, and appearance of concerning sue, seen by microscope to check spots. In other words, damage is often elevations, having spent 15 years as that 100% of the edges are without a dermatologist in Hawaii, where he lurking, unseen until later years. cancer,” says Mott. If cancer is prestreated early skin aging due to overexent, the patient will step back into the posure to sunlight and the reflective Skin cancer is the most common surgery space during the same visit. properties of water before coming to form of cancer in the United States, “The meticulous accounting of the affecting one in five Americans by the Colorado five years ago as a specialist tissue helps with the near 100% sucage of 70, and Coloradans experience in UV exposure. cess rate,” says Mott, who estimates it at a higher rate, which keeps area he has treated 15- 20,000 patients in Mott heads up a staff of two, dermatologists in demand. his 20 years with Mohs micrographic board-certified surgeons, two general surgery, named after pioneering dermatologists and six highly experi“Colorado is an outdoorsy place, so cancer surgeon Dr. Frederick Mohs in enced physicians assistants who serve people spend a lot of time in the sun,” explains Dr. Kevin Mott of locations in Loveland and Boulder, as the 1930s. 38 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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Seven Skin Protection Tips for Seniors Keep your clothes on. It’s easier to protect your skin throughout the day by covering it with long sleeves and legs. Face the day with sunscreen on your face. Use a facial moisturizer with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply sunscreen on all exposed skin, and reapply every two hours. Remember your hands. Wear a wide-brim hat. Your nose, chin, neck and ears all need protection. Wear sunglasses. Skin cancer often occurs around the eye, which is also affected by harmful UV rays. If at higher altitudes, consider lightweight clothing with builtin UV protection. When exposing your skin outdoors for Vitamin D benefits, you don’t have to expose your face. 20 minutes, 3 times a week is enough. And...Remind your children and grandchildren to do the same. (Five bad sunburns can double the chances of melanoma!) Dr. Kevin Mott consults with a patient. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
Mohs surgery is used to treat the most common skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as some kinds of melanoma and other more unusual skin cancers. It is especially useful in areas where it is desired to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible, including areas around the eyes, ears, nose and mouth. “The face has precious tissue, precious real estate,” says Mott, who recommends that persons in their 30s come in for a baseline skin check. If they are clear of skin issues, they will receive a recommended recheck three to five years out. However, if precancerous spots are noted, checks will be more frequent. Lake Loveland Dermatology treats thousands of patients every year with state-of-the-art therapies for medical and cosmetic dermatology. Its February/March 2020
services include treatment of skin conditions like acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. It also has a fully equipped clear water spa for deep pore cleansing. The offices have a large referral network through primary care physicians, and also take patients who come in on their own. “If you see spots, or you see spots change, you should come in for a skin check,” says Mott. Lake Loveland Dermatology also offers free skin care screenings in May during skin cancer awareness month.
• About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to UV radiation from sun. • Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. An estimated 4.3 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. • Squamous cell carcinom is the second most common form of skin cancer. More than 1 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
• One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
• Melanoma is the least common but the most deadly skin cancer, accounting for only about 1% of all cases, but the vast majority of skin cancer death. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent.
• More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
Sources: The Skin Cancer Foundation. skincancer.org/; AIM At Melanoma Foundation. aimatmelanoma.org/
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SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE Whether you need assistance, or just want to find a place to socialize, Loveland area businesses and services are here to help. On the next few pages, you’ll find a convenient quick-guide to help you navigate the unique needs of being a Colorado Senior.
ADULT DAY PROGRAMS
Elderhaus
Weekday care for those with physical or cognitive disabilities. On-and off-site activities, meals and snacks are available and an occupational therapist is on campus at all times. 6813 S. College Ave., Fort Collins 970-221-0406, elderhaus.org
they also distribute food . Visit foodbanklarimer.org/featured/seniormeal-program/ for a list of additional locations and other information.
970-498-7770 larimer.org/humanservices
Loveland Fresh Food Share Pantry
LCOA provides assistance to Larimer County residents 60 and older, helping coordinate services such as meals, transportation, legal assistance and more, both directly and through
2600 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland
Grace Place Mobile Food Pantry
ASSISTANCE SERVICES
375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud
(Tax Counseling for the Elderly)
House of Neighborly Service (HNS)
Colorado VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE VITA and TCE provide free, confidential and secure preparation and e-filing of income taxes for taxpayers who qualify.
Locations Near You All sites are independently operated; please check your local sites for their hours and dates.
VITA
Aims Community College: 104 E. 4th St., Room 108, Loveland House of Neighborly Service Life Center: 1511 East 11th St., Loveland
AARP Tax Aide Windsor Rec Center, 250 11th St., Windsor, 970-674-3500 Some sites require an appointment, some do not, for more information visit coloradovita. org.
Food Bank for Larimer County The Senior Meal Program offers a congregate meal for seniors age 60+. Through the Food Share program, 40 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
HNS provides life-sustaining emergency and basic needs such as: • Food baskets • Prescription assistance • Clothing and household items • Utility assistance • Gas vouchers and bus tokens for conformable medical or job related appointments • Holiday programs • Education: financial, parenting, cooking • Help finding homeless adult and family shelter solutions Visit honservice.org for more information.
Larimer County Human Services Services including financial assistance for shelter, food, energy costs and medical care. 200 Peridot Ave., Loveland Public benefits: 970-498-6300 Aging and disability services: 970-498-7750 Options for long-term care: 970-498-7780 Adult protective services: LovelandMag.com
The Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA)
community partner agencies. 1501 Blue Spruce, Fort Collins Fort Collins, 970-498-7750 larimer.org/humanservices/aging/ ooa
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) LEAP is designed to help with heating costs. Applications may be submitted through April if you meet eligibility criteria. To request an application, or for additional information, call or visit colorado.gov/cdhs/LEAP or call 1-866-432-8435.
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels provides meals to housebound clients as well as to the homeless and those with low-income. Visit their website for eligibility criteria. Meals for clients 60 and older are meals subsidized based on income. No senior is denied service based on an inability to pay. 437 Garfield Ave., Loveland 970-667-0311 lovelandmealsonwheels.org February/March 2020
Neighbor to Neighbor
United Way 2-1-1
HearingLife
A primary resource for assisting Larimer County residents, with services from homelessness prevention to homeownership. 1511 E. 11th St., Loveland 970-663-4163, n2n.org
Dial 2-1-1 for community service assistance such as: • Aging services • Disaster recovery • Donation referrals • Food, housing and utility assistance • Free tax preparation • Health and medical needs • Legal assistance • 2-1-1 is for nonemergency assistance ONLY. The 2-1-1 smart phone app is also available for download on uwaylc. org/Get-Help.
When it comes time to help select high-quality hearing devices the professional team at HearingLife uses the most current diagnostic equipment and products to help patients feel comfortable and, most importantly, hear their best. 909 E. Eisenhower Boulevard, Suite 101, 970-292-7566, hearinglife.com/ hearing-aids-centers/Colorado/ Loveland
Salvation Army The Salvation Army provides: Rent assistance, meals, clothing, disaster relief, prescriptions and glasses, transportation assistance, and emergency lodging among other services. 840 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland 970-699-8380 salvationarmyloveland.org/
Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program Allows seniors 60 and over to temporarily work to reduce their Larimer County property tax bill. The maximum amount of assistance per household is $400. Applications are taken the last week of March by appointment only. Visit larimer.org/ senior-tax-work-program or call 970498-6360 or 970-498-6311 for more information.
Social Security Administration Apply for retirement or disability benefits, get more information about Supplemental Security Income, or enroll in Medicare at the local Social Security office or visit ssa.gov. 301 S. Howes St., #4, Fort Collins (866) 336-7385, ssa.gov National Social Security Hot Line: 1-800-772-1213
United Way of Larimer County Helping the local community by bringing together resources, providing educational assistance programs and connecting people with food and shelter. 525 West Oak St., Suite 101,Fort Collins, 970-407-7000, uwaylc.org February/March 2020
DENTAL HEALTH
Steven J. Hood, DMD Offering general and cosmetic dentistry to keep your smile as healthy and bright as can be. His commitment to education and staying on top of the latest materials and techniques ensures the best care possible. 3013 Taft Ave., Ste 1, Loveland 970-669-8662, drstevehood.com
Edward J. Lacy Jr., DDS, PC Personal service with a smile have been setting Dr. Lacy apart since 1985. From general dentistry to specialty services, Dr. Lacy and his staff help patients fully understand their dental treatment options ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of every patient they see. 2550 Abarr Dr., Loveland 970-667-2372, dredwardjlacyjr.com
HEARING HEALTH Connect Hearing
Hearing impairment can affect overall quality of life and the team at Connect Hearing wants to help patients live their lives to the fullest. From simple exams to choosing the correct hearing aids, Connect Hearing can help. 1440 W 29th St., Ste 300, Loveland 970-461-7905 connecthearing.com LovelandMag.com
LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, CALL 911
Fort Collins Police Department 970-419-FCPD (3273) fcgov.com/police/
Larimer County Sheriff 970-416-1985, larimer.org/sheriff
Loveland Police Department 970-667-2151, cityofloveland.org/ departments/police
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority 970-962-2471 cityofloveland.org/departments/ fire-rescue
MEDICAL SERVICES McKee Medical Center
2000 N. Boise Ave., Loveland 970-820-4640 bannerhealth.com/locations/loveland/mckee-medical-center
Medical Center of the Rockies — UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland, 970-624-2500 uchealth.org/locations/uchealthmedical-center-of-the-rockies/
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MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INFORMATION Medicare Helpline
1-800-MEDICARE 800-633-4227, medicare.gov
Larimer County Human Services 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland 970-498-6300
Medicaid - Regional OďŹƒce Region Eight - Denver 303-844-0634; medicaid.gov
PET & ANIMAL
Larimer Humane Society (LHS) Protecting, sheltering and caring for stray, lost or abandoned animals. LHS also provides animal control services. 3501 E. 71st St., Loveland 970-226-3647, larimerhumane.org
Poudre Pet & Feed Supply First in animal care and nutrition, with additional locations in Windsor and Fort Collins. 2400 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, 970-800-3967, poudrefeed.com
Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists 24-hour emergency service for your pet. Specializing in dentistry and oral surgery, critical care, emergency and urgent care, diagnostic imaging and internal medicine, they go above and beyond to ensure the health of your furry family members. 4120 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, 970-800-1106 4seasonsvetspecialists.com
SENIOR HOUSING
Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 42 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
A full range of housing and healthcare services for those 55 and older. 2101 S. Garfield Ave, Loveland 970-669-3100, good-sam.com/ loveland
Columbine Health Systems Options for every stage of senior living need: independent living apartments and patio homes for active seniors, 24-hour skilled nursing care, and assisted living in Loveland, Fort Collins and Winsor. For more information and locations visit columbinehealth.com.
Seven Lakes Memory Care Provides those confronting memory loss with compassionately individualized care. Dining, activities and amenities are all designed to keep residents happy and well. Dementia-Friendly Leader Certified 1990 Pikes Peak Dr., Loveland 970-460-8728, mbkseniorliving. com/senior-living/co/loveland/ seven-lakes-memory-care/
SKIN CARE
Lake Loveland Dermatology
Board-certified Dermatologists provide care for everything from minor skin conditions to skin cancer. 776 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-667-3116 lakelovelanddermatology.com
SOCIAL/SERVICE CLUBS
Breakfast Optimist Club of Loveland This club contributes to the community through its youth. They come together to encourage children to meet to their full potential. 970-391-9311, loveoptimist.org
Chilson Senior Center The Chilson Senior Center offers a friendly atmosphere for recreation, LovelandMag.com
classes, and socializing. 700 E. 4th St., Loveland 970-962-2783, cityofloveland.org/ departments/parks-recreation/ chilson-senior-center
TRANSPORTATION
City of Loveland Transit Fixed route bus service, plus Paratransit Service door-to-door for those over the age of 60, and for those with physical or mental disabilities. To schedule a Paratransit ride call 970-224-6066. Transit Office: 105 W. 5th St., Loveland, 970-962-2700 cityofloveland.org/departments/ public-works/colt
Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) BATS provides door-to-door intown transportation, as well as to Loveland and Longmont. Riders age 60 and over ride for free, but donations are encouraged. Rides must be scheduled. For a schedule of times, service areas and other information visit the BATS website. 970-344-5816, berthoud.org/departments/berthoud-area-transportation-system-bats
Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) SAINT serves people 60 and older or 18 and older with disabilities. SAINT operates 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and riders must make reservations at least three business days in advance.
Loveland Scheduler:
970-223-8653 saintvolunteertransportation.org February/March 2020
Live life to the fullest
Living at one of our award-winning senior living communities gives you the chance to write the next chapter of your life by focusing on the things that bring you joy. From the moment you walk through the door, you can feel the difference. Featuring exceptional individualized care, restaurant-quality dining, and a calendar full of fun, our communities offer authentically engaging opportunities to spend time doing what you love most. Our memory care neighborhood is uniquely qualified to care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and Seven Lakes Memory Care is proud to hold the distinction of being the first and only senior living community in Colorado to become 100% Dementia–Friendly Leader certified.
When you come in for a tour between February 1st and 15th and mention this ad, you’ll receive a chef-prepared “Sweetheart Box” filled with gourmet treats!
535 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
1990 Pikes Peak Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 599-1977 HillcrestofLoveland.com Independent & Assisted Living, Memory Care
(970) 624-0088 SevenLakesMemoryCare.com Specialized Memory Care
Worried About Skin Cancer?
Early Detection Saves Lives Schedule Your Screening Today
Providing General, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology including: • Routine Skin Exams • Mohs Specialialized Micrographic Surgery • Non-Surgical Sensus™ SRT-100 Skin Cancer Treatment • Treatment for Acne, Psoriasis, Excema, Mole & Wart Removal • Fraxel and CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing • BOTOX & Dermal Fillers
Call us at 970-667-3116
LakeLovelandDermatology.com
Live life to the fullest
Living at one of our award-winning senior living communities gives you the chance to write the next chapter of your life by focusing on the things that bring you joy. From the moment you walk through the door, you can feel the difference. Featuring exceptional individualized care, restaurant-quality dining, and a calendar full of fun, our communities offer authentically engaging opportunities to spend time doing what you love most. Our memory care neighborhood is uniquely qualified to care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and Seven Lakes Memory Care is proud to hold the distinction of being the first and only senior living community in Colorado to become 100% Dementia–Friendly Leader certified.
When you come in for a tour between February 1st and 15th and mention this ad, you’ll receive a chef-prepared “Sweetheart Box” filled with gourmet treats!
535 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
1990 Pikes Peak Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 599-1977 HillcrestofLoveland.com Independent & Assisted Living, Memory Care
(970) 624-0088 SevenLakesMemoryCare.com Specialized Memory Care
Worried About Skin Cancer?
Early Detection Saves Lives Schedule Your Screening Today
Providing General, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology including: • Routine Skin Exams • Mohs Specialialized Micrographic Surgery • Non-Surgical Sensus™ SRT-100 Skin Cancer Treatment • Treatment for Acne, Psoriasis, Excema, Mole & Wart Removal • Fraxel and CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing • BOTOX & Dermal Fillers
Call us at 970-667-3116
LakeLovelandDermatology.com