Community Events

• Hospice events. For special events sponsored by Hospice of Larimer County, check their website at http://www.hlchospice.org/events/

• Alzheimer's events. For local community events sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's association, check their website at http://alz.org/co/in_my_community_events.asp For local educational programs and workshops sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, check their website at http://alz.org/co/in_my_community_education.asp
  

• 9 to 5 Without Sight Support, lively conversation, companionship, new ideas for those living with limited vision. Location: Ensight Skills Center,  3307 S. College Ave., Suite.108, Fort Collins (Between Red Lobster and Young’s Restaurant).  2nd Tuesday of each month 6:45p.m. to 8:00p.m. or the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00.  There is no charge, but RSVP to Ensight at 970-407-9999 or email: Kirsten@ensightskills.org

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers was developed by Legacy Health System's Caregiver Services Department as a 6-week educational program to provide family caregivers with tools to increase their self-care and confidence. This program is for any non-professional caregiver who is dealing with the demands of caring for someone with a chronic condition. Participants learn to communicate effectively, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, set goals and problem-solve.  Upcoming Programs:

Fort Collins Senior Center Jan 12 - March 16, 2012

Northern Colorado Rehab Jan 20 - March 02, 2012

Program Information:  Anita Busby, 970-481-9328  or Lynette McGowan,  970-498-7758