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Visiting Angels makes every day heavenly

Aug 25, 2023 11:05AM ● By Heidi Pool

Their team of 50 “angels,” who range in age from 18 to 88, provides non-medical home care for 91 clients in Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties, 38 of whom are veterans.

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Put “SHE GRADUATED” on my tombstone

Aug 21, 2023 10:39AM ● By Patricia Finn

I’ve decided to return to college. When my peers are retiring, I will be entering the job market.

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When you're too old to do...what?

May 30, 2023 10:08AM ● By David Wilkening

You can’t walk away from Father Time, but is it possible to grow too old to continue many physical activities? Is there really a time to quit, or is it all baloney?

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A BIG BEACON thank you!

Apr 28, 2023 02:23PM

To our volunteers, entertainers and most importantly, you, our guests, thank you for coming to BeaconFest and for reading the BEACON!

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MVP Memories

Apr 28, 2023 01:54PM ● By Jan Weeks

Dan Terrell made a home run out of his baseball dreams when he attended the fantasy camp of his favorite team

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What are we doing here?

Apr 28, 2023 10:48AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Are people reading our stories? Are we making a difference in the lives of local seniors?

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Navigating the Holidays as a solo-ager

Oct 31, 2022 03:58PM ● By Jan Weeks

Growing older on your own may close some doors, but it can also open many others.

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Why you should adopt an older pet

Oct 31, 2022 11:42AM ● By Jenna Kretschman

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Choosing to add an older pet to your family comes with many benefits.

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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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Common-sense rules for preventing fraud and scams

Aug 30, 2022 10:51AM ● By William J. Dagendesh

Each year millions of senior citizens fall victim to financial fraud, or schemes designed to steal their hard-earned savings. Seniors are targeted chiefly because most have financial savings, good credit and own their home.

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Slang comes back to haunt boomers

Jun 28, 2022 10:48AM ● By Michael Murphy

Over time, each generation of young people has added to and removed slang from our ever-changing language.

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Happiness is not just a warm puppy

Jun 01, 2022 12:44PM ● By Happy Cappy Hall Rearick

Happiness is senior discounts, early bird specials and handicap parking.

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