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New local program tailors therapy just for seniors

Oct 03, 2022 12:53PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

Family Health West's new Senior Life Solutions program aims to fill a needed void in acute mental health care for seniors in Western Colorado.

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OPINION: Wrong to bare arms

Aug 30, 2022 09:31AM ● By Robyn Justo

I think we always remember the critical things that were said about us and tend to forget the compliments.

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Crossing the deep waters of trauma, trial and loss

May 31, 2022 03:37PM

It takes more than the celebration of birthdays if we are to truly understand how our past impacts our present. New book examines trauma’s effect on seniors

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Use it before you lose it: How to challenge your body and mind

Dec 23, 2021 09:58AM ● By Wendell Fowler

Life’s teaching me that aging is overrated. But with a positive attitude, self-love and genuine effort, it doesn’t need to be as bad as people think.

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Have yourself a simple little Christmas

Nov 22, 2021 03:38PM ● By G. L. Yenne

How to scale back and move forward these holidays with a new plan.

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Stress less with these 5-minute exercises

Nov 22, 2021 03:31PM ● By Katie Olt

While festive activities and visiting family can make this time of year exciting, shopping for gifts, coordinating schedules and mapping out travel plans can make it extremely stressful.

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Response: VA does offer survivor benefits

Nov 22, 2021 02:35PM ● By Teddi Kulkoski, Denver VBA Regional Office

As a categorical statement, Mr. Jarnig’s statement was not accurate. Suicide as the cause of death does not automatically exclude survivors from entitlement to benefits.

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How I survived my worst Thanksgiving, alone

Oct 25, 2021 02:02PM ● By Lynn Gendusa

Here it was, the Wednesday night before Turkey Day, and I was staring at the ceiling of a hospital room.

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The science of gratitude

Oct 25, 2021 11:52AM ● By G. L. Yenne

Retrain your brain for Thanksgiving and beyond with these tips and habits.

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Opinion: Suicide should not affect VA survivor benefits

Oct 25, 2021 11:08AM ● By Kent Jarnig

If a soldier takes his own life, why punish his spouse and children?

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No green thumb required for these beneficial plants

Sep 27, 2021 12:20PM ● By Colleen Mock

Easy indoor plants offer physical and mental health benefits.

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Lonely or depressed? Spend time with a pet

Aug 23, 2021 10:39AM ● By Anna Stout

Even just a short period of interaction with a companion animal can have tremendous health benefits and improve your overall quality of life.

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