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2018 Transitions in Aging resources

Aug 02, 2018 05:11AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Boomers and seniors are in the midst of major life decisions. Some are planning their retirement, and some are reinventing what retirement m...

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What to expect when the nurse comes to your house

Aug 02, 2018 04:40AM ● By Frances Hansen

The scene is becoming increasingly familiar: a knock on the door, which the patient opens to see a strange person with a couple of bags hang...

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Determine what level of care is right for you

Aug 02, 2018 04:20AM ● By Teresa Ambord

Elder housing isn’t what it once was, and thank goodness for that. I worked part-time in a real convalescent hospital when I was in college....

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4 ways to plan for rising health care costs in retirement

Aug 02, 2018 04:10AM ● By BEACON Senior News

What keeps you up at night? For millions of Americans, it’s the question of how they will fund their health care expenses in retirement. A s...

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A wellness transition to home: Learn about your rehabilitation options

Aug 02, 2018 04:01AM ● By Beacon Senior News

As we age, the likelihood that we will end up in the hospital increases, whether it’s because of a planned admission for procedures, such as...

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Hospice care: the last responder

Aug 02, 2018 03:51AM ● By Ellen Jane Windham

When a doctor says there is nothing more to be done for a patient, it’s time to call hospice.Hospice is a type of program that provides care...

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Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley recognized for health care quality

Aug 01, 2018 05:59AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley has been added to the Colorado National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative Honor Roll for their outstanding...

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Montrose Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Steve Emmons

Aug 01, 2018 05:42AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Steve Emmons will be a welcome addition to the San Juan Cancer Center. Dr. Emmons re...

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Buy-out brings better bone care: Community Hospital grows orthopedic practice with new spine, bone doctors

Jul 05, 2018 03:20AM ● By Jan Weeks

Whether you’re a senior needing a shoulder replaced, a weekend warrior with a broken leg, or a young person suffering from scoliosis you can...

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Montrose Memorial Hospital Welcomes New CEO

Jun 07, 2018 07:24AM ● By BEACON Senior News

The Montrose Memorial Hospital Board of Directors are pleased to announce that James Kiser has been selected as the hospital’s new CEO. Jame...

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Let’s play pickleball

Jun 01, 2018 08:23PM ● By Kate Senn

It’s hard not to smile when saying the word pickleball. This growing sport is just as much fun to play as it is to say.New players are sure ...

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HopeWest welcomes Dr. Shannon Keel

May 31, 2018 06:33AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Dr. Shannon Keel is set to lead the future Program of All Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) at HopeWest. Keel is an exceptional physician...

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June is Adult Protection Month

May 30, 2018 06:12AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Help pull back the curtain on elder abuse during Adult Protection Month. Mesa County Department of Human Services offers training on mandato...

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Bike for the Cure of Huntington’s Disease

May 01, 2018 06:17AM ● By Charlotte Reicks

2018 is a milestone year for Marie Nemec and me—two bicycling grandmas about to venture on our 20th long-distance bicycle ride, alongside th...

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Friendship is an important part of aging

Apr 06, 2018 03:47AM ● By Cecily Whiteside

From our earliest years, friends play a vital role in our lives. We frolic together on the playground, we tell each other secret hopes and d...

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