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LOCALLINES AARP Driver Safety Program...................................................243-2531 AARP Tax Aid.................................................................................589-3789 Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC).... 248-2746 Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado.............. 248-2717 Avalon Theatre..............................................................................263-5700 Colorado Christian University................................................. 242-1811 Colorado Legal Services, Inc., Long-term Care Ombudsman................................................ 243-7940 Colorado Mesa University.........................................................248-1020 Community Food Bank............................................................. 640-0336 Crime Stoppers............................................................ 241-7867 (STOP) CSU Extension............................................................................... 244-1834 District Attorney’s Office......................................................... 244-1730 Fruita Chamber of Commerce...............................................858-3894 Fruita Community Center........................................................858-0360 Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce............................242-3214 Grand Junction Parks & Recreation (Senior Games)...................................254-3866 Grand Junction Senior Recreation Center........................243-7408 Grand Valley Transit.....................................................................256-7433 Hilltop Community Resources...............................................242-4400 Jury Duty......................................................................................... 257-3650

Meals on Wheels..........................................................................243-9844 Mesa County Animal Services................................................242-4646 Mesa County Combined Court..............................................257-3640 Mesa County Department of Human Services............... 241-8480 Mesa County Libraries...............................................................243-4442 Mesa County Public Health.....................................................248-6900 Mesa County Solid Waste Management............................ 241-6846 Mesa County Veterans Service Office................................ 248-2733 Mesa County Workforce Center........................................... 248-7560 Museums of Western Colorado ........................................... 242-0971 Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, etc.)............. 242-6707 Palisade Chamber of Commerce........................................... 464-7458 Recycling (Grand Junction city limits)................................242-1036 Roice-Hurst Humane Society ............................................... 434-7337 RSVP/Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).................................................... 243-9839 Salvation Army .............................................................................. 242-7513 Soup Kitchen (Catholic Outreach)......................................243-0091 Time & Temperature...................................................................242-2550 U.S. Forest Service.......................................................................242-8211 Western Colorado 2-1-1........................................................................ 211 Western Colorado Community College.............................255-2600

HELPLINES CRISIS LINES For all emergencies, call .......................................................................911 American Red Cross....................................................................242-4851 Child Protection Hotline.............................................................242-1211 Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center............... 858-3900 Community Hospital Emergency.......................................... 644-3100 Elder Abuse/Adult Protection................................................. 248-2888 Latimer House Crisis Line.........................................................241-6704 Mind Springs Health....................................................................241-6023 Poison Control......................................................................800-222-1222 Search and Rescue.......................................................................244-3265 St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center...............298-2273 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................800-273-8255 (TALK) Veterans Affairs Medical Center.............................................242-0731 Victim Services, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office...................................................244-3275 Victim Services, Grand Junction Police Department..................................... 549-5290

NATIONAL & STATE RESOURCES AARP Colorado....................................................................866-554-5376 AARP Foundation ElderWatch...............................800-222-4444 x2 Administration on Aging/ Eldercare Locator Service................................................800-677-1116 Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Better Business Bureau....................................................505-346-0110 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Centers for Disease Control...........................................404-639-3311 Colorado Attorney General...........................................720-508-6000 Colorado Commission on Aging.................................. 303-866-5288 Colorado Division of Civil Rights................................. 800-262-4845 Do Not Call Registry................888-382-1222, www.donotcall.gov Insurance Division of Complaints................................800-930-3745 Internal Revenue Service/Refund status..................800-829-4477 Road Conditions...................................................................877-315-7623 Rocky Mountain Health Plans....................................... 800-462-8763 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging................202-224-5364

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Publishing the BEACON Senior News has taught me that aging isn’t fair. I’ve met 80-year-olds who look like they’re 60 and 50-year-olds who act like they’re 70. Good genes play a part, but a great attitude is even more important to aging well. We’re fortunate to have services in Western Colorado that can help you on this journey. But sometimes these services can be confusing and expensive. We’ll help you sort them out in this yearly guide to aging well in Mesa County.

Relevant - The BEACON Guide includes hundreds of local resources organized into a timeline of when you might need them. You’ll find clubs, retirement planners, home service professionals, hospitals, physicians, caregiving agencies, retirement living havens, support groups and more. We’ve also included several insightful and informative stories to help you make sense of it all. Reliable - We’ve included hard-to-find contact information and services. Each listing has been personally called and verified to ensure accuracy. We’re constantly adding new businesses and organizations to the guide. This guide is not comprehensive, as not all businesses choose to participate and there are some we wouldn’t let participate. Reputable - BEACON Senior News has been the voice of Western Slope seniors for more than 30 years. While you won’t find every senior service listed in the guide, we take great care in including credible and reputable companies and services. How to use The BEACON Guide: • When not specified, the area code for phone numbers is 970. • Listings are divided into 10 sections, which appear in a general order of when you might need them. (Listings in Support Groups and Other Resources can apply to any stage of life.) Categories and listings within sections appear alphabetically. • This guide is distributed for free because of our advertisers. Please support their businesses and mention us when contacting them. • If you need more guides or find we missed an important local resource for seniors, call us at 970-243-8829 or email Beacon@PendantPublishing.com.

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Advocacy........................................................................................................ 11 Agencies on Aging...................................................................................... 11 Aging in Place............................................................................................... 11 Care Management...................................................................................... 11 Elder Abuse & Neglect............................................................................. 11 Medicare......................................................................................................... 11 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 12 Transportation............................................................................................. 12

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Art & Photography..................................................................................... 14 Community Service................................................................................... 14 Conservation & Environment............................................................... 14 Dancing.................................................................................................... 14-15 Education & Classes.................................................................................. 15 Exercise & Sports....................................................................................... 15 Food & Drink................................................................................................ 15 Foreign Culture..................................................................................... 15-16 Games.............................................................................................................. 16 Gardening....................................................................................................... 16 Genealogy & History................................................................................. 16 Golf.................................................................................................................... 16 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 17 Music & Theatre.......................................................................................... 17 Outdoor Recreation & Parks.......................................................... 17-18 Pets................................................................................................................... 18 Professional Associations....................................................................... 18 Religious.......................................................................................................... 18 Service Clubs......................................................................................... 18-19 Social Activism............................................................................................. 19 Swimming....................................................................................................... 19 Travel................................................................................................................ 19 Writing............................................................................................................. 19

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Estate Planning............................................................................................ 23 Financial Aid.................................................................................................. 23 Financial Fraud............................................................................................. 23 Financial Services....................................................................................... 23 Insurance........................................................................................................ 23 Medicare......................................................................................................... 23 Social Security.............................................................................................. 23

HOME SERVICES

Aging in Place...............................................................................................27 Building & Home Supplies......................................................................27 Electrical.........................................................................................................27 Furniture.........................................................................................................27 Handyman......................................................................................................27 Heating & Air Conditioning....................................................................27 Housing Resources....................................................................................27

HOME SERVICES CONT.

Landscaping..................................................................................................28 Property Management.............................................................................28 Real Estate.....................................................................................................28 Real Estate: Senior Real Estate Specialists......................................28 Waste Management & Recycling.........................................................28 Window Cleaning.......................................................................................28 Window Coverings.....................................................................................28

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................ 33 Alzheimerâ€™s & Dementia....................................................................... 33 Arthritis........................................................................................................ 33 Audiologist.................................................................................................. 33 Breathing & Sleep Apnea.............................................................. 33-34 Cancer........................................................................................................... 34 Dental Care................................................................................................. 34 Diabetes....................................................................................................... 34 Disabilities & Rehabilitation......................................................... 34-36 Equestrian Therapy................................................................................ 36 Equipment & Supplies........................................................................... 36 Hearing Loss.............................................................................................. 36 Heart Disease............................................................................................ 36 Holistic Therapy....................................................................................... 36 Hormone Replacement Therapy...................................................... 36 Hospitals & Surgical Centers.............................................................. 36 Medical Transportation........................................................................ 36 Mental Health Care & Counseling.................................................... 36 Nutrition...................................................................................................... 36 Optical.......................................................................................................... 36 Orthopedic Services.............................................................................. 36 Pain Management............................................................................. 36-40 Pharmacy..................................................................................................... 40 Physical Therapy...................................................................................... 40 Physicians.................................................................................................... 40 Plastic Surgery.......................................................................................... 40 Sexually Transmitted Diseases........................................................... 40 Speech Therapy....................................................................................... 40 Therapeutic Massage............................................................................. 41 Vision............................................................................................................. 41 Weight Control......................................................................................... 41

CAREGIVING

Elder Abuse & Neglect.......................................................................... 47 Medical Assistance (Skilled).............................................................. 47 Non-medical Assistance (Unskilled).............................................. 47 Respite Care & Day Care (Short-term)........................................ 47

SENIOR HOUSING

Independent Living................................................................................. 51 Assisted Living.................................................................................... 51-52 Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation...................................................... 52

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END OF LIFE

Advance Directives................................................................................. 57 Cemeteries................................................................................................. 57 Funeral & Bereavement........................................................................ 57 Hospice Care............................................................................................. 57 Monuments & Headstones................................................................. 57 Wills & Probate......................................................................................... 57

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................ 61 Alzheimer’s & Dementia....................................................................... 61 Cancer........................................................................................................... 61 Caregiving................................................................................................... 61 Companionship........................................................................................ 61 Diabetes....................................................................................................... 61 Disabilities................................................................................................... 62 Food Services & Meal Programs...................................................... 62 Grief............................................................................................................... 62 Hearing Impairments............................................................................. 62 Mental Health Care & Counseling.................................................... 62 Miscellaneous......................................................................................62-63 Stroke............................................................................................................ 63 Vision............................................................................................................. 63 Weight Loss................................................................................................ 63

OTHER RESOURCES

Automotive................................................................................................. 67 Community Resources.......................................................................... 67 Computer Equipment, Service & Training................................... 67 Crisis Services.....................................................................................67-68 Employment Information.................................................................... 68 Florist............................................................................................................ 68 Food Services & Meal Programs................................................68-69 Foundations & Nonprofit Support.................................................. 69 Health Clubs & Spas............................................................................... 69 Health Promotion & Education........................................................ 69 Income Tax Preparation & Planning................................................ 69 Insurance..................................................................................................... 69 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection................................................... 70 Libraries....................................................................................................... 70 Limousines.................................................................................................. 70 National & State Resources................................................................ 71 Newspapers................................................................................................ 71 Pets & Animal Care................................................................................. 71 Senior Centers.......................................................................................... 71 Theaters & Stages................................................................................... 72 Transportation.......................................................................................... 72 Veterans Information............................................................................. 72 Volunteer Opportunities................................................................72-73

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AGING RESOURCES These agencies advocate for older adults and provide information about aging services, assistance programs, insurance and care options.

Advocacy................................................................11 Agencies on Aging..............................................11 Aging in Place.......................................................11 Care Management..............................................11 Elder Abuse & Neglect.....................................11 Medicare.................................................................11 Miscellaneous.......................................................12 Transportation.....................................................12

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Stuck mulling over the Medicare muddle? Crucial tips for understanding Medicare By Karen Telleen-Lawton

through December 7), it’s a good idea to determine which plan is least expensive and most convenient for your menu of prescriptions. You can choose a new drug plan each year with no penalty; However, if you require a new prescription during that year, you’ll be at the mercy of your current drug plan. When choosing your Medicare plan, start by asking your doctors and your friends what plan(s) they recommend. Perhaps the clinic or hospital your doctor is associated with only accepts one or two plans. If your friends have had good experiences with their plans, consider those, but understand that what works for your friends may not always work for you.

’ve been writing about Medicare for years, so I wasn’t particularly affronted when, not long after my 64th birthday, I started receiving advertising circulars about Medicare, Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans. Whether you are a newly enrolling senior or have been enrolled in Medicare for years, you do need to understand the system and the changes that happen nearly every year.

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WHERE TO START Confusion about Medicare stems from it being cobbled together over the last 55 years by many political administrations. When approved by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, it included only Part A (hospital) and Part B (doctor visits) coverage. In the 1980s, supplemental private insurance in the form of Medigap plans were offered to cover some of the deductibles and copays. The Medigap plans currently available in most states are A, B, D, G, K, L, M and N. Each plan offers a different level of coverage. Two other plans, C and F, are no longer available to new enrollees. In the 1990s, Medicare Advantage (MA, or Part C) was offered as an entirely different way to access the Medicare system. MA providers offer more services than original Medicare with the tradeoff of limiting your choice of medical providers. Whereas the focus of Medigap is covering the “gap” of deductibles and copays, MA’s focus is providing additional services such as vision and dental. Your first decision, and the most important, is deciding whether to expand your upcoming Medicare coverage either through Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Medigap (supplemental Medicare). A good place to start is by reading “Medicare & You: The Official U.S. Government Handbook,” available at www.medicare.gov.

DRUG COVERAGE Part D Drug coverage is different in an important way. Since going into effect in 2006, insurance companies tinker with their list of covered drugs. Because of this, each year during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? You may still have a lot of questions even after you’ve devoured the official guide. For more information, contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) for free, in-depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance. You can also contact a local Medicare insurance sales advisor.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: • Your initial Medicare enrollment period begins the third month before your 65th birthday month and finishes at the end of the third month after your birthday month. That gives you seven months to make some pretty momentous decisions. • You can sign up later, at retirement, if your current coverage through an employer is at least as comprehensive as Medicare (“creditable coverage”). Otherwise, you may face a permanent financial penalty. • Open Enrollment—when current insureds can choose a new MA, drug, or supplemental plan—is October 15 through December 7 each year. Coverage starts January 1, 2022. If you’re approaching your 65th birthday, make some time for Medicare decisions. Despite my background in financial planning, I still find the choices complex and confusing. ■

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ADVOCACY Colorado Commission on Aging.................................. 303-866-5288 Colorado Culture Change Coalition............................303-868-4311 Colorado Gerontological Society................................303-333-3482 Colorado Senior Lobby....................................................303-832-4535 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging................855-303-9470

AGENCIES ON AGING Administration on Aging, Community Living........ 303-844-2951 Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator Service................................................800-677-1116 Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado.............. 248-2717

AGING IN PLACE Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 24.........................................................773-9748

CARE MANAGEMENT

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT Adult Protective Services, Mesa County...........................248-2888 Long-term Care Ombudsman, Colorado Legal Services........................................................... 243-7940

MEDICARE

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Medicare Supplements, Life, Health, Home, and Auto Insurance www.ipagj.com ..................................................970-242-7526

Medicare................................................................................ 800-633-4227 Medicare Resource Center, See ad page 11........... 243-3100 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 20................................................. 800-462-8763 Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).243-9839

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Home Helpers of Grand Junction, See ad page 28......................................................... 208-3115 Human Touch Home Health Care .......................... 245-3121 Right at Home, See ad page 68................................697-1331

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MISCELLANEOUS AARP Driver Safety Program...................................................243-2531 AARP Tax Aid (income tax assistance)..............................589-3789 Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), See ad page 12.......................................................... 248-2746 Western Colorado 2-1-1, See ad page 12..........................211

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Amtrak Train Station...................................................................241-2733 Bustang.............................................................................................563-4545 Department of Motor Vehicles, Mesa County Clerk...................................................................... 244-1664 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation Program...........................................................263-2848 Grand Valley Transit.....................................................................256-7433 Greyhound Bus Lines........................................................800-231-2222 Mesa County SOS (Supporting Our Seniors), See ad page 12............ 248-2746 Mobility Driven, See ad page 6................................712-1435 Road Conditions, Colorado.............................................877-315-7623

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Getting involved in clubs and activities provides opportunities for exercise, socialization and companionship, which are all important for keeping your body healthy, your mind sharp and you aging gracefully.

Art & Photography............................................14 Community Service..........................................14 Conservation & Environment......................14 Dancing...........................................................14-15 Education & Classes.........................................15 Exercise & Sports..............................................15 Food & Drink.......................................................15 Foreign Culture............................................15-16 Games.....................................................................16 Gardening..............................................................16 Genealogy & History........................................16 Golf...........................................................................16 Miscellaneous......................................................17 Music & Theatre.................................................17 Outdoor Recreation & Parks.................17-18 Pets..........................................................................18 Professional Associations..............................18 Religious.................................................................18 Service Clubs................................................18-19 Social Activism....................................................19 Swimming..............................................................19 Travel.......................................................................19 Writing....................................................................19

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY 437CO Art Gallery, Colorado Mesa University ...............241-2025 Art Center Guild, Western Colorado Center for the Arts......................................................................................245-9215 Art Center, Western Colorado Center for the Arts.......243-7337 Art Heritage Program, School District 51....................... 254-5489 Art Jewelers Guild........................................................................243-1220 Art On The Corner (Downtown Grand Junction)........ 245-9697 Art Quilt Association.............. www.TheArtQuiltAssociation.com Brush and Palette Club..................... www.GJBrushandPalette.org CLUB, Center for Living Your Best...................................... 248-4444 Colorado West Quilter’s Guild....................www.ColoradoWestQuiltersGuild.com Embroiders’ Guild of America, Desert West Chapter.................................................................778-0300 Grand Junction Commission on Arts & Culture............ 254-3876 Grand Valley Valor Quilters, Quilts of Valor................... 270-0804 Grand Valley Woodcarvers...................................................... 245-8817 Grand Valley Woodturners...................................................... 245-8817 Junction Clay Arts Guild........................................................... 245-2320 Knitting Club...................................................................................623-1455 Mesa Fiber Arts Guild............................................................... 464-0499 Pastel Society of Colorado...................................................... 245-6168

Rockin’ Ruggers....................................................................303-817-4314 Southwest Photographic Arts Association...................... 216-4538 Sunset Slope Quilters.................................................................244-6941 Thunder Mountain Camera Club................... www.ThunderMountainCameraClub.org Uptown Art Colony..................................................................... 216-3500 Veterans Art Center.....................................................................462-3126 Western Colorado Decorative Artists................................640-2751 Western Colorado Watercolor Society......................................... www.WCWSociety.net

COMMUNITY SERVICE Project Linus..................................................................................523-0028 Sheriff’s Posse......................................................................614-306-3696

CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT Conservation Colorado.............................................................243-0002 Friends of the Mustangs........................................................... 216-9571 Grand Valley Audubon Society.................... www.AudubonGV.org

DANCING Colorado Mesa University Box Office................................. 248-1604 Colorado West Area Square Dance Council....................434-3543 Community Traditional Dance Society...............................260-5852

We’re Still Serving During Covid! Mesa County residents age 60 and older are eligible for the affordable and healthy meals provided Monday Through Friday. Grab n Go or have meals delivered, regardless of your income.

Grab and Go

Meals on Wheels is still providing meals for pick up at certain locations. We even have a drive-thru! All meals are the same as our home-delivered meals. Must make a reservation, please call for more information.

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Grand Junction Dance Sport...................................................712-2552 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation................................254-3866 Senior Recreation Center..........................................................243-7408 Sultan’s Pride Middle Eastern Dance Troupe.................. 434-4608

EDUCATION & CLASSES

EXERCISE & SPORTS CHAMPS, Veterans Golden Age Games Team.................245-6175 Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association................................................... www.COPMOBA.org Fruita Community Center........................................................858-0360 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation................................254-3866 Grand Junction Tennis Club.....................................................242-1490 Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission.................. 248-1469 Junction Indoor Tennis Center...............................................241-2280 Striders Running Club...........www.MesaMonumentStriders.com Western Colorado Senior Games.........................................254-3866

Seniors Stay Healthy with Pharmacists’ Help

We will always make time for you • Not able to drive? We offer free prescription mailing and home delivery. • Same day medication fills and refills! • Pre-filled med-boxes every 4 weeks. • Order now on iTunes and Google Play. Download Palisade Pharmacy App or online at www.palisadepharmacy.com • We provide over-the-counter medications. • Medication Take Back Collection Box for your convenience. • Immunization shots.

FOOD & DRINK A Taste of the Valley................................................................... 216-6922 Bookcliff Home Brew Club..................................www.BookcliffHomeBrewClub.com Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE)........................................................................... 464-0111

FOREIGN CULTURE Foundation for Cultural Exchange, El Salvador.............. 433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado............................. 778-6191 German American Club............................................................. 209-9241 Latin-Anglo Alliance....................................................................248-3658

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970West Studio, Mesa County Libraries...........................243-4442 AARP Driver Safety Program...................................................243-2531 American Red Cross (CPR: First Aid Training)............... 242-4851 Business Incubator and Small Business Counseling...... 243-5242 CLUB, Center for Living Your Best...................................... 248-4444 Colorado Christian University................................................. 242-1811 Colorado Mesa University.........................................................248-1020 Community Education Center, Western Colorado Community College.............................255-2800 Golden Scholars Program, Colorado Mesa University.........................................................248-1555 Literacy Center, Mesa County Libraries (ESL/literacy instruction)........................................................243-4442 New Dimensions............................................................................314-9911 Rocky Mountain PBS................................................................... 245-1818 Self-defense classes for women, Bob McKenna..............261-2445 Toastmasters, Grand Junction ..............................................361-1806 Toastmasters, Talk of the Town ............................................361-1806 Toastmasters, Western Slope Liberty.................................361-1806

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge 6-146............................ 245-5649 Swedes of the Grand Valley.....................................................640-2994

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Foster Grandparents Want To Enrich Your Life? $100-$400 a month Classroom volunteers are Get Involved. to Enrich Your life?needed Get Involved. in Mesa & Delta St. Want Mary’s Foster Grandparent

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Teachers say… “I have seen students grow several reading levels in a year’s time because of our Foster Grandparent’s dedicated patience.” Our volunteers say… “I love watching the students grow in their learning ability; it gives me a sense of accomplishment to know that I played a role in their success!”

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Bookcliff Duplicate Bridge Club.............................................778-5646 CLUB, Center for Living Your Best...................................... 248-4444 Cribbage Lite...................................................................................201-7823 Two Rivers Cribbage Club......................................................... 261-1670

GARDENING Colorado State University Extension TRA............. 244-1834 Local Master Gardeners answer your gardening and landscape questions Grow Another Row...................................................................... 314-7389 High Desert Orchid Society.................................................... 263-4183 Lavender Association of Colorado ............................480-580-5773 Mesa Feed Mart....................................................... 242-7762 Western Colorado African Violet Society.......................... 257-1718 Western Colorado Botanical Gardens & Butterfly House............................................................................245-9030

GENEALOGY & HISTORY Coin Club......................................................................................... 250-7036 Colorado Archaeological Society, Grand Junction Chapter........................................................... 433-4312 Commemorative Air Force, Rocky Mountain Wing......256-0693 Cross Orchards Historic Site, Museums of Western Colorado ........................................... 434-9814 Dinosaur Journey, Museums of Western Colorado .... 858-7282 Fruita Historic Preservation Board......................................858-0786 Grand Junction LDS Family History Center..................... 243-2782 Lower Valley Heritage Room (Fruita)................................858-3868 Mesa County Genealogical Society......................................640-2388 Mesa County Historical Society............................................260-5226 Mesa County Libraries...............................................................243-4442 Museum of the West & Loyd Files Research Library, Museums of Western Colorado ........................................... 242-0971 National Railway Historical Society, Rio Grande Chapter.....................................................................241-2248 Palisade Historical Society..................... www.HistoricPalisade.org Territorial Daughters of Western Colorado..................... 242-6826 Two Rivers Chautauqua............................................................. 242-0971

GOLF Adobe Creek National Golf Course......................................858-0521 Chipeta Golf Course....................................................................245-7177 Lincoln Park Golf Course.......................................................... 242-6394 Redlands Mesa Golf Club.......................................................... 263-9270 Tiara Rado Golf Course.............................................................254-3830 www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2021 MISCELLANEOUS Frontier Belles Sidesaddle Club............................................. 243-0591 Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club.................. www.GrandJunctionRockClub.org Grand Valley Knights (car club)............................................462-6762 Grand Valley Model Railroad Club........................................ 241-6442 Harley Owners Group (HOG), Western Slope.............. 245-0812 Newcomers Club......................................................................... 549-0440 Not Going Quietly (for ages 60+)........................................ 433-7799 Petroleum and Mining Club......... www.GrandJunctionPMC.com Red Hat Society, Feeling Good and Having Fun.............250-6966 Red Hat Society, Friends for the Fun of It.........................773-4956 River City Singles.......................................................................... 210-2390 Scale Modelers Society..............................................................242-8761 Singles over 65 (SOS).....................................................775-400-8700 Spellbinders.................................................................................... 243-7303 Vegan Life Colorado................................................................... 255-0417 Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club............................ 263-7875 Wheels West Car Club....................www.WheelsWestCarClub.org Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus..........................257-SONG Centennial Band....................................................................417-522-5256

Colorado Mesa University Box Office................................. 248-1604 Community Concerts of the Grand Valley............. 243-1979 Grand Junction Senior Theatre............................................. 234-1828 High Desert Opera......................................................................523-9605 KAFM Community Radio...........................................................241-8801 Mesa Murder Mysteries..............................................................628-1987 Music at First Presbyterian Church Choirs........................242-1923 Regal Cinemas (ballet, MET opera screenings) ................................. 844-462-7342 Sweet Adelines International, Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus............................................. 256-9763 Western Colorado Chorale..................................................... 243-6787 Western Colorado Flute Association..................................245-0959 Western Slope Concert Series................................................241-4579

OUTDOOR RECREATION & PARKS Adventure Bound River Expeditions.................................... 245-5428 Astronomy Club.............................................................................812-3661 Boating Safety, Colorado State Parks.........................303-291-7575 Bureau of Land Management.................................................244-3000 Camping Reservations, Colorado State Parks........ 303-297-1192 Colorado Discover Ability.........................................................257-1222 Colorado National Monument................................................858-3617

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Northwest Region........... 255-6100 Colorado Vacation Directory (campgrounds, cabins, lodges)....................................888-222-4641 Corn Lake, Boat Registrations................................................434-3388 Grand Mesa Backcountry Horsemen......................... 303-513-0515 Grand Mesa Jeep Club................................................................858-1394 Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway Association..................................................... 471-9621 Grand Mesa Nordic Council....................................................434-9753 Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre/Gunnison National Forest.............................................................................874-6600 Highline Lake State Park........................................................... 858-7208 Horseshoe Pitching Club..........................................................314-4694 Island Acres State Recreation Area..................................... 464-0548 James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita........ 858-9188 Model Yacht Club.........................................................................778-0232 Mountain Men...............................................................................856-6329 One Riverfront..............................................................................683-4333 Outdoor Program, Colorado Mesa University.................248-1428 Outing Club...........................................................................801-638-8707 Parks and Recreation, Fruita ..................................................858-0360 Parks and Recreation, Grand Junction .............................254-3866 Powderhorn Mountain Resort...............................................268-5700 RiversEdge West........................................................................... 256-7400 Thunder Mountain Shootists............................. www.TMSCBA.com Trout Unlimited, Grand Valley Anglers..................www.GrandValleyAnglers.TU.org U.S. Forest Service.......................................................................242-8211

Vega State Park.............................................................................487-3407 Visit Grand Junction.................................................................. 256-4060 Western Slope Adventurers.................................................... 433-4312 Western Slope ATV Association............................................ 245-5356 Western Slope Rovers RV Club..............................................985-9004

PETS Grand Valley Kennel Club.........................................................986-9629 Grand Valley Pets Alive.............................................................. 462-7554 K9 Powersports (agility training).........................................462-6660 Zippity Do Dogs Agility Club...................................................773-0594

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association......................... 464-7319 Mesa County Women's Network..........................................260-6334

RELIGIOUS Christian Motorcyclists Association....................................739-0305 Christian Women’s Network.................................................... 712-1070 Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.............................................241-3658

SERVICE CLUBS Altrusa, Grand Junction.............................................................245-2712 Altrusa, Palisade...........................................................................464-5021 Boy Scouts of America..............................................................243-0346 Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Garfield Chapter.................................................. 719-580-0948 Eagles Lodge..................................................................................243-6454 Elks Lodge.......................................................................................243-0675

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2021 Girl Scouts of Colorado............................................................242-4461 Giving Club......................................................................................260-6140 Guys’ Giving Club.......................................................................... 361-7478 Kiwanis Club....................................................................................245-7424 Lions Club, Collbran................................................................... 260-4487 Lions Club, Fruita......................................................................... 858-7766 Lions Club, Orchard Mesa.........................................................216-2919 Lions Club, Redlands................................................................... 201-8432 Masonic Center, Grand Junction.......................................... 245-2277 Masonic Lodge, Palisade............................................................245-5312 Moose Lodge................................................................................. 242-4754 Order of the Eastern Star........................................................ 243-5065 Rotary Club, Fruita .....................................................................250-4435 Rotary Club, Grand Junction..................................................234-5030 Rotary Club, Horizon Sunrise.................................................270-5898 Rotary Club, Palisade................................................................... 201-4117

SOCIAL ACTIVISM

Mesa County Democratic Party............................................250-2838 Mesa County Republican Women........................................ 248-0815 Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action...... 256-7650

SWIMMING El Pomar Natatorium, Colorado Mesa University..........248-1139 Fruita Community Center Pool..............................................858-0360 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation................................254-3866 Lincoln Park Pool.........................................................................254-3848 Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool............................254-3885 Palisade Pool..................................................................................464-5509

TRAVEL Amtrak.....................................................................................800-872-7245 Foundation for Cultural Exchange, El Salvador.............. 433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado............................. 778-6191 Fruita Community Center Senior Center..........................858-0360 Hosteling International USA............................. www.HIHostels.com Larkspur Travel, LLC ..................................................................852-8086 Overseas Citizen’s Services............................................888-407-4747 Road Scholar (Elderhostel).......................................... 800-454-5768

WRITING Inside Out Writers’ Support Critique Group....................241-9178 Western Colorado Writer’s Forum..................................... 256-4662

Here to support you through life’s most difficult times so you can focus on what’s most important – each other.

HOSPICE | PALLIATIVE CARE | GRIEF SUPPORT As a nonprofit, HopeWest has been serving our communities for more than 27 years. Through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we profoundly change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

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Association of University Women ........................................ 261-2112 Grand Junction Community Center Campaign............................................Info@GJCommunityCenter.org Grand Valley Peace and Justice.............................................985-4253 League of Women Voters.................................. www.LWVMesa.org

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RETIREMENT PLANNING Your projected retirement savings will have a great deal to do with your longterm care choices. Now is a great time to sit down with a good attorney, your financial planner and your insurance agent.

Estate Planning...................................................23 Financial Aid.........................................................23 Financial Fraud....................................................23 Financial Services..............................................23 Insurance...............................................................23 Medicare................................................................23 Social Security.....................................................23

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RETIREMENT PLANNING | 2021

Is your retirement plan doable? By Teresa Ambord re you approaching retirement? If so, it’s time to review your plan. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently offered some tips for those hoping to retire in the next five years. Ask yourself the following:

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Do you have prepaid or discounted legal services through your job? According to the WSJ, one of the biggest regrets clients have in retirement is that they did not take advantage of this type of plan when they had the chance. If it’s available, use it to have a will and trust drawn up. How much income will you need to retire the way you want to? Calculate what you spend now. This might mean keeping a record of every dime you spend for a few months so you’ll have a baseline. Then make a rough retirement budget and adjust your current spending to what you expect to have at retirement. Do you plan to travel? Are you going to work part time or pursue a second career? By making a retirement budget and comparing it to what you spend now, you can know what lifestyle changes you’ll have to make after you stop working full time. Where do you want to live? Do you plan to stay put, downsize or relocate? Factor in the costs to move and the closing costs of buying a new residence. If you plan to move to a condo, what fees should you expect to pay? If you expect to move to another state, what will the differences be in state personal income tax, property tax and sales tax? State and local taxes can vary widely. Some states do not charge personal income tax at all, and in other states, property taxes are oppressive. On the other hand, some states have such affordable property tax that you’ll find you can afford a bigger house than you expected. Will you have a mortgage? It might be a good idea to refinance your mortgage while you are still working. Interest rates are low, but may head higher. If you can’t pay off your home before you retire, consider refinancing now to reduce your payments to a level that will be easier to manage on retirement income. Remember, you’ll have your mortgage interest tax deduction to offset your taxable interest income.

What car or cars will you need? You’ll want your overhead to be as low as possible once you retire, so it’s best to avoid car loans. If you hope to upgrade your vehicle in retirement, it might be best to do it now. Also consider whether you’ll need two cars. If one is enough, you can sell the other and tuck away the money or upgrade the vehicle you keep. What will your taxes be in retirement? Of course, nobody knows what the tax rates will be, but here are some points you can anticipate. If you’re contributing to a 401(k) plan, you are likely getting a healthy tax break for that. But once you stop contributing and start collecting, the tax situation flips. You no longer have a deduction, and the distributions you get will be taxable. You might be able to avoid that harsh reality by moving some funds now into a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA. You will pay the income due on those funds now, but your future earnings will be tax free. Plus, if you believe taxes will rise in the future, you can save by getting the tax bite over with now. Conversions can be complex, so don’t attempt them without the help of your tax advisor. Also, if you currently have a mortgage but plan to sell your home or pay off the mortgage before retirement, keep in mind that you will lose a significant tax deduction. What is your health insurance situation? Will you keep the benefits you have through your employer? Of course, you won’t be able to qualify for Medicare until you are 65, and even then you will need to cover significant out-of-pocket costs. Sit down with your financial advisor to look at what you have and what employer policies, if any, you can keep. How is your money currently invested? If you’re five years from retirement, you may want to shift some of your money away from growth stocks, which carry more risk, and towards something more conservative, such as income investments. But don’t move all of your money. If the market grows, you’ll want to have some skin in the game. Even this close to retirement, you still need some diversity in your investment portfolio. What’s your game plan? It’s easy to put off thinking about retirement until after you retire. Take some time to consider potential hobbies and lay the foundation for what you’d like to pursue in retirement, so when the time comes, you can step right into the next chapter. ■

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ESTATE PLANNING Dalby, Wendland & Co., PC...................................... 243-1921 Hoskin, Farina & Kampf, PC ...................................986-3400

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The Law Office of Brown & Brown, PC..............................243-8250

FINANCIAL AID Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.............................................241-3658

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Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 24.........................................................773-9748 LEAP (Low Energy Assistance Program)................ 866-432-8435 Mesa County Department of Human Services............... 241-8480 Options for Long-term Care Intake Line...........................248-2888 Salvation Army............................................................................... 242-7513

FINANCIAL FRAUD Colorado Division of Securities (Investigate Financial Fraud)........................................303-894-2320

FINANCIAL SERVICES Bank of Colorado..................................................... 245-1600

INSURANCE Humana, See ad page 76......................................... 301-8752 Insurance Division of Complaints................................800-930-3745 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 20................................................. 800-462-8763

MEDICARE 970 Medicare, See ad page 23................................. 712-8672 Aetna, See ad page 17................. www.AetnaMedicare.com Humana, See ad page 76......................................... 301-8752 Medicare................................................................................ 800-633-4227 Medicare Resource Center, See ad page 11........... 243-3100 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 20................................................. 800-462-8763 Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)........................................................................... 243-9839

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Administration...................................... 866-931-7120

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Housing Resources Weatherization Program may be able to help you. “I am ninety years old and I do know when things are right and go well. I noticed the difference the day after you installed insulation. I woke up warmer. Thanks so much!”– Bob M.

Call our Weatherization Program today and apply! (970) 773-9742 Families or individuals can qualify by income. Or, if they already receive the following they automatically qualify for the Weatherization Program.

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• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND) • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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HOME SERVICES Now that you’re retired, it’s time to conquer all those home improvement projects on your to-do list. Or, maybe you’d like to start fresh and hire a Realtor to help you find the home of your dreams.

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HOME SERVICES | 2021

How to refurbish your kitchen on a budget AFTER

BEFORE

By Jan Weeks

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only wanted new blinds for the kitchen. However, the best-laid plans, etcetera. Wandering through the showroom of a local window and blinds dealer, I fell in love with pale gray, custom vertical honeycomb insulating blinds. The clincher? They were half price. I ordered one for the slider, one for the small window and settled back to wait for delivery. What could possibly go wrong? A lot. When I removed the one-year-from-ancient traverse drapes, I found a doggy door, long forgotten because the drapes had hidden it for years. My nephew, a carpenter, tore out the eyesore and patched the hole. He and I installed the new blinds. That wasn’t the end of it, though. The creamy walls looked dirty, and they clashed with the blinds. So off to buy the palest gray and stark white paints available. Fortunately, I like painting, because I would spend the next two weeks painting the walls and refreshing the cabinet paint. Years ago, I’d painted the doors and drawer fronts spring-green. They really didn’t work with the new color scheme. Off came the doors (all 22 of them) and seven drawer fronts. The original brass hardware, discolored and dirty, would have been an insult to a second-hand store. My neighbor Bob and I spent the next two weeks stripping green paint, sanding surfaces and priming doors in batches. The doors came home to my studio to be given three coats of pure white paint. Replacement hinges and knobs fit the clean lines I envisioned. Mounting the lower doors was easy. The high ones, not so much. Again, Bob arrived and had the tall upper doors in place (with me holding them) in half an hour.

The room looked great except for the 1980 woodgrained Formica countertop with loose edge strips that caught on anyone passing. Replacing the counter would mean big bucks. There had to be a less expensive way. Sunday morning I went out to get the paper and lo and behold! There was an ad for a company that refinishes counters—with a $70 off coupon! Monday, I went to the showroom to find out when I could get an estimate. The young lady left, returned, and said, “How about today?” I barely beat the installer home! Later that week, the fridge took up residence on one side of the dining table and the stove on the other. Plastic sheets draped cabinets, sink and floor. The installer had filled all the dings and cracks. By 5 p.m., the Formica had been transformed into what looked like a granite slab. Even though I’d been warned not to touch, I couldn’t help gently tapping the “stone” with an inquisitive finger. I was in love. On Friday, the installer sprayed her little heart out, then cautioned me, “Give it 48 hours.” When the stove and fridge were back in place and my usual countertop clutter restored, my heart felt as if it would burst. Friends and strangers alike had created a modern space decades away from the 40-year-old kitchen I’d worked in for 18 years. The cost was affordable, but the best part of the refurbishing cost nothing. Relining the cabinets and drawers made me revisit my stuff. Did I actually need 23 coffee cups? Or three partial jars of thyme? I had gotten into the habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink and boxes of cereal and other clutter on the counter. Now I’m eager to keep my kitchen clean and neat. I sit in the morning sun, serene and joyful, write in my journal, and smile as I look at my brand-new kitchen. ■

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HOME SERVICES | 2021 AGING IN PLACE

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BUILDING & HOME SUPPLIES Discover Goodwill Retail Center............................................. 243-1745 Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County...............................255-9850 Salvation Army Thrift Store....................................................424-5082

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No job is too small! While most electricians focus on large installation projects, CE Inc. specializes in providing expert electrical repair and maintenance with friendly, professional service. Licensed and insured, we have been serving western Colorado since 2004.

• Electrical troubleshooting, inspection & repair • Electrical fixtures & switches • Circuit breaker repair & installation • Kitchen & bath remodels • LED lighting upgrades

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HANDYMAN Handyman Project (minor home repair), Mesa County RSVP...................................................................... 243-9839

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Your Comfort is Our Business Residential & Commercial HVAC Repairs • Evaporative Cooling Safety Checks • Free Estimates

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HOUSING RESOURCES Housing Resources Main Office, See ad page 24......................................................... 241-2871 Property Management........................................................... 773-9741 Self-Help Build Housing Program.....................................250-0655 Housing Counseling and Education Center...................975-1164 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program............................773-9748 Weatherization Assistance Program, See ad page 24....................................................... 773-9742 www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

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HOME SERVICES | 2021 LANDSCAPING Bookcliff Gardens Nursery and Landscape........... 242-7766

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ABC Property Management, See ad page 29......... 263-7250

REAL ESTATE Associated Brokers & Consultants, Inc., See ad page 29......................................................... 263-7250

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Carol Gerber, CRS, SRES

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The Mesa Group at KW CO West Realty Specializing in meeting the needs of seniors when downsizing or relocating CarolGerber@kw.com.......................... 234-2037

Niki Yenter-Przystup, SRES

VCK Group Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Senior Real Estate Specialist Ready to right-size your home? Call me! nikisoldmyhome@gmail.com ................ 250-3147

Vicki Chandler Real Estate and Monument Ridge Property Management............................................270-3640

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The docs you deserve By Karen Telleen-Lawton

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ecades ago, my primary care doctor referred me to a urologist for suspected kidney stones. After straining my urine and collecting a little vial of stones, I phoned in the results to the urologist’s nurse. In my first meeting with the doctor, I placed the vial on his desk. He leaned back in his chair, hands crossed behind his neck, and mused, “We’ll have to figure out what your pain was because young women like you don’t get kidney stones.” “Then what are those?” I blurted out. He lurched forward in his seat to examine the stones. Thus began our “rocky” relationship. At my next kidney stone attack, the nurse reported that the doctor was on the golf course and not answering his pager. I ended up in the emergency room, vomiting on the hallway floor. After that, I changed doctors. As we age, we tend to spend less time jogging and more time with doctors. Our relationships with various medical professionals become increasingly important. What happens when we don’t see eye to eye with a doctor? Complaints about doctors are more likely to be about communication than medical care. A recent study revealed that 75 percent of doctors believe they communicate satisfactorily with their patients. Only 21 percent of those patients agreed. As medical knowledge about how the body works continues to grow, expectations increase for doctors and nurses. At the same time, medical insurers push medical practices to accept larger patient loads. Health care may be at a breaking point, but when you are at a doctor’s appointment, your own health care is what rightly concerns you.

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DO YOUR PART Before you give up on your current team, make sure you are contributing to good communication with your doctors. Be firm but respectful of their professional knowledge. Express your concerns honestly and graciously. If these attempts don’t resolve the issue, consider another doctor in the same practice, which would cause you less disruption in terms of medical records. In my case, I never again met with that urologist, but that was partly because I’ve never had stones again. Each episode occurred within two months of childbirth, so I stuck with just two kids and skipped further stones. In these difficult days for health care, you may feel like you have no choice but to keep your team together. In this case, address your concerns in the way most comfortable for you: in person, by phone, by mail or email. Don’t suffer in silence because, frankly, that’s not good for your health either. ■

What you should expect from a good medical practice

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By Sandra Gordon

s it so bad to have a second piece of cake? Or to skip a week of exercising when you feel overwhelmed by work, grandkids and life? The experts say no, as long as you don’t convince yourself it’s always okay. But if rationalizing that you can be “bad” here and there becomes a pattern, it can sabotage all your stay-well efforts. Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. To defy denial and keep your ticker on track for the long run, I’ve dissected five common heart health self-deceptions.

n Lie #1: My “bad” cholesterol is high, but I don’t have to worry because my “good” cholesterol is high, too. ✔ Reality Check

“A really high LDL (bad) cholesterol reading can outweigh the benefits of high HDL (good) cholesterol,” said Christie Mitchell Ballantyne, MD, a cardiovascular researcher at Baylor University in Houston LDL cholesterol should be less than 100 and HDL choles-

terol should be 60 or higher—preferably in the 80s. “The further you are from that optimal LDL level, the less likely a high HDL will protect you,” said Ballantyne. To lower LDL cholesterol, eat lots of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, nonfat dairy and lean protein. One study found that adding plant foods (salad, vegetables, beans) to a low-saturated-fat diet lowered LDL more than simply cutting saturated fat alone. And don’t cut out all fats. Eliminating unsaturated fats can cause both good and bad cholesterol to drop. Aim to get about 20 to 25 percent of your calories from unsaturated fats like olive and canola oil and less than 5 to 6 percent from saturated fat, which is found in animal products like meat and dairy.

n Lie #2: I don’t have to work out—chasing my grandkids around is enough. ✔ Reality Check

If you spend an hour or so a day running after your grandkids, you are getting some heart health benefits—a modest calorie burn, an immune-system boost, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But it’s the more intense,

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2021 LDL CHOLESTEROL SHOULD BE LESS THAN 100 AND HDL CHOLESTEROL SHOULD BE 60 OR HIGHER— PREFERABLY IN THE 80S. sustained movement lasting 30 minutes or more that provides the maximum health and weight-loss benefits. Transform grandkid duty into exercise. If you typically stroll in the park with a toddler, for example, pick up the pace and try to log in 30 minutes. And while your grandchild naps or plays, strength train at home. Build a workout around push-ups, lunges, walking lunges, squats (sitting in a chair then standing up), calf raises (going up and down on your toes when you’re standing on a stair) and tricep dips. Try to do 8- 12 reps and two sets of each exercise. You can also use easy at-home equipment such as resistance bands and hand weights.

One drink a day can slightly reduce your chances of heart disease. But make that two glasses daily and your breast cancer risk can rise 25 percent. Your odds of ovarian and esophageal cancer go up as well, according to the National Cancer Institute. One study found that women who had two to four

drinks a day took in nearly 30 percent more calories overall than nondrinkers. Keep tabs on how much you’re pouring: experts consider four ounces equal to one serving, or about one-fourth to one-half of a big goblet.

n Lie #4: I can get by on five hours of sleep a night. ✔ Reality Check

Skimping on shut-eye is okay every once in a while, but getting fewer than seven hours a night regularly will make you moody, irritable and less productive. “Sleep debt makes multitasking and the ability to focus more difficult,” said Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, director of the Stanford University Center for Human Sleep Research in Palo Alto, California. The heart health consequences are pretty steep, too. Getting less than seven hours of sleep each night can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which is one of the leading risks for heart disease and stroke. Moreover, being a sleep underachiever can lead to weight gain. People who typically get five hours a night also have 15 percent higher levels of ghrelin—a hormone that can stimulate appetite— than those who get eight hours. Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of heart disease by increasing blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels and blood sugar. Excess weight also makes your heart work harder to send blood to all the cells in your body. To get more sleep, try to go to bed earlier, such as 9:30 p.m. If that’s not possible, try to grab an afternoon nap whenever you can.

n Lie #5: I’m not overweight. I’m just big-boned.

✔ Reality Check

We know it’s hard to hear, but if your body-mass index (BMI), a measure of fat based on height and weight, is 25 or higher, you may need to lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight, Ballantyne explained. Unfortunately, bone mass can constitute only 4 to 7 percent of your total weight— about 6 to 10 pounds if you weigh 150—and that’s considered too small to affect BMI. n

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n Lie #3: I can have two glasses of red wine— research shows it’s heart-healthy. ✔ Reality Check

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What to expect when the nurse comes to your house By Frances Hansen

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he scene is becoming increasingly familiar: a knock on the door, which the patient opens to see a strange person with a couple of bags hanging off his or her shoulders. “Hello. I’m your home care nurse.” The population is aging. Baby boomers are retiring. From total knee replacements to infected wounds, and from pneumonia to post-operative status, the need for home care is on the rise. Insurances have created lines of limitations in the amount of days people can stay in the hospital. Wound vacs and IVs must be tended to properly in order to prevent complications. In essence, home care has become like a mini-hospital on wheels. Your first visit from a home health care nurse usually comes on the day of discharge or the next day. Home visits can take up to two hours—you may be exhausted, but it’s important to visit with the nurse and let them get to know you and your needs. Nurses will usually conduct a head-to-toe assessment and note any medications you’re on. They should make sure you understand proper medication, dosage, side effects and changes to report to your physician, and document follow-up visits to the doctor. The nurse works with you to complete your care plan, which typically includes how many visits are anticipated in the 60-day certification period and may include such things as making sure blood glucose and vital signs are within physician-given parameters. It’s their job to educate patients on medications and wound care, changes to report to the medical staff, signs of infection, and other diagnosis-specific functions.

If you need care beyond the certification period, the nurse must obtain orders from your physician in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Most private insurances must provide authorization for additional visits. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or social work may follow to help guide you to independence. Openness and honesty are important. Hopefully you and your nurse establish trust with one another, and you are confident in asking questions—no questions are off limits. If you don’t know the purpose of a medication, ask. If there’s still a question, the nurse should investigate and follow up with your doctor. Know that health providers are there to serve you. If you find that the nurse is rude, in a rush and seemingly has no “bedside manner,” speak up about it. Family members are reluctant to speak up for fear of retaliation toward their loved one. Time is another factor. The nurse is a professional, and should demonstrate responsibility when it comes to arranging the visit time. Keep in mind that the nurse has other patients to see, usually in a wide geographical area, but it’s rude and unprofessional for a nurse to show up late without letting you know, or to not show up to a scheduled appointment at all. Open communication and mutual trust with your nurse results in less anxiety and helps the healing process. Hopefully, you can look back on your recovery with accomplishment and satisfaction, knowing that you participated in the plan of care to help yourself get better. ■

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I worked part-time in a real convalescent hospital when I was in college. I remember walking in the front door of that nursing home, and the first thing that hit you was the smell of urine. Too many patients and too few staff to adequately care for them meant the residents were miserable much of the time.

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These days, elder care has become a booming industry and most senior facilities have stepped up to meet the demand by providing excellent care. The older I get, the more friends and family members I have that need these various levels of care, from temporary stays in rehabilitation hospitals to independent living to full nursing care. If you foresee that you or a loved one will soon need some degree of long-term care, it might be a good idea to start looking at the options. Here’s a breakdown of the major types of facilities. Independent living. These are best for people who want convenience, don’t have specific medical care needs and can live on their own. Independent living communities offer meal preparation, housekeeping and security, and may have on-site beauty parlors and barbers, church services, buses to take residents shopping and transportation to appointments. Assisted living. These are for people who need some medical care. They include everything offered by an independent living facility, but can also provide help with managing medications when needed, and with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Some assisted living homes are apartment-like settings and others are more institutional. Nursing facilities. Nursing homes are for people who need round-the-clock nursing care and other support services. If this is the level of home you are considering, it’s important to inquire about how emergency care is provided. How available are physicians? Are staff members certified in CPR? How does the nursing home deal with family visits? How are patients with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s cared for? Your local Area Agency on Aging may have some of this

News of substandard care travels fast in the medical community, so ask the patient’s doctor, nurses and therapists what facilities they would recommend. Also ask social workers, relatives and friends.

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If possible, let the patients participate in the decision of where they will live even if their needs for care are far into the future. If you go facility shopping, here are a few points to pay special attention to: • Cleanliness. Observe hygiene. It shouldn’t be hard to notice if residents are being neglected. • Staff. Does the number of staff seem adequate to manage the number of patients? That’s not to say that employees aren’t hopping busy, but the staff-to-patient ratio should be such that all patients get bathed and receive other personal attention they need. The same is true not just for nursing care, but also general maintenance and kitchen staff. • Services. What are the patient’s special needs? Be sure the facility provides for those needs. For example, a patient may require the use of a lift machine to get in and out of bed. Many will need physical therapy and/or a gym where they can go to strengthen their limbs. How are supplies paid for? If supply costs are added to the patient’s bill, are the costs reasonable? Are there regular increases in costs? Hidden charges? Obviously, meals are a key service. Visit facilities during meal times and observe if meals are served in a relaxed manner and if there’s plenty of food available.

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Don’t accept any facility without first checking its financial stability, record of legal compliance and quality of management. Facilities aren’t likely to be perfect, but significant problems in any of these areas may lead to trouble finding a sufficient staff of qualified health professionals. Find out if the facility has current valid state and local licenses, and liability and malpractice insurance. Ask to review state inspection reports and investigate whether they have lawsuits pending. ■

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Grand Junction Housing Authority, See ad page 70.........................................................245-0388 Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments, 3032 N. 15th St......................................................245-0388 Ratekin Towers, 875 Main St................................245-0388 The Highlands, 805 Bookcliff Ave........................245-0388 Walnut Park Apartments, 2236 N. 17th St..........245-0388 Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson, Fruita.................858-2174 Midlands Village, 435 32 Road #500 (manufactured housing community)................................. 434-8193 Monterey Park, 999 Bookcliff Ave........................................242-6682 Picture Ranch Mobile Home Park, 3251 E Road........... 434-6800 Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley, 3260 N. 12th St............................................................................ 256-0006 Solstice Senior Living at Mesa View, 601 Horizon Pl............................................................................... 241-0772

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END OF LIFE

END OF LIFE Ease the burden on your loved ones by planning your funeral and burial arrangements before you pass on. When medicine can no longer offer you a cure, hospice care can provide you comfort and support when youâ€™re terminally ill, and can offer it to your family and friends as well. While hospice canâ€™t offer you a miracle drug, what they do offer is a miracle.

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A letter for when you can’t speak for yourself By Teresa Ambord

one of us is promised tomorrow regardless of our age. There is always the chance that you won’t wake up tomorrow or that an accident or sudden illness will make you unable to speak for yourself. If that should happen, could someone step in for you?

While there is time, write a letter providing trusted family members with information they will need. Such a letter will not be legally binding and should be informational, but keep the tone casual. Keep the letter in a private place, letting key people—your spouse, children or heirs—know where it is, and provide your attorney and accountant each with a copy. Update it as details change.

Insurance policies: Life: ______________________________________________________ Casualty:__________________________________________________ Health:____________________________________________________

My investments:

(brokerage firm, accounts, contact information)

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My pension:

(amounts, plan administrator, contact information)

Here’s a sample that you may fill out if you wish.

Date:_________________________________________________ Dear:_________________________________________________

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Outstanding loans and other debts: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

This letter is not to be confused with my will. If I should die or be unable to speak for myself, this information will make it easier for you to handle my legal and financial matters. A copy has been sent to my attorney and my accountant, whose contact information is below.

Attorney:_____________________________________________ Accountant:__________________________________________ Here is a list of people to contact in the event that I can no longer speak for myself:

______________________________________________________ I have appointed the following people as executors of my will:

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Cars registered in my name:

(and location of registration papers)

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Location of my tax returns: ______________________________________________________ My memberships (volunteer/professional organizations): ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ People to contact to inform of my condition or my passing: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My funeral wishes:

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

They will handle most of the legal and financial matters, but they may need some assistance from you, which I hope you will find in this letter.

How to distribute personal items not in my will:

Banks and bank account numbers: ______________________________________________________ PIN numbers:________________________________________ Online passwords:___________________________________ Safe deposit box:_____________________________________ Credit accounts and numbers: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Miscellaneous information you may need: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ This is also a good place to put down your thoughts, letting important people in your life know how you feel about them. The comfort brought by a few thoughtful words on paper is priceless to those you leave behind.

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HopeWest, See ad page 19.......................................241-2212 La Villa Grande Care Center, See ad page 48..........245-1211 After Hours.............................................................361-1630 National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (Hospice Helpline)............................................................800-658-8898

CEMETERIES City of Grand Junction Municipal Cemeteries Orchard Mesa & Crown Point................................. 244-1550 Elmwood Cemeteries, Fruita...................................................858-7219 Grand Junction Memorial Gardens...................................... 243-3490

MONUMENTS & HEADSTONES

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES Support groups are organizations of people facing similar issues, such as disability, illness or grief. There are many groups in the area that meet regularly to share personal experiences, learn coping methods and provide emotional support for one another. Whatâ€™s a key lesson you discover in support groups? You are not alone.

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“You’ve got a friend in me”

Senior Companions offer friendship to homebound seniors By Jan Weeks

or 30 years, St. Mary’s Senior Companion Program has served Grand Valley seniors who no longer drive by assisting them with grocery shopping, errands, drives to appointments and more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the help that Senior Companions offer is even more essential.

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COMBATING LONELINESS Carol Rice, 74, has volunteered with the program for almost three years. Her hours vary, as she can see each of her companions up to three hours a week. Rice takes companions shopping, drives them to medical and salon appointments, or just out for long rides so they don’t feel so isolated. She also helps them with banking, paying bills, and other tasks that require mobility or adequate vision. Even more important, friendships blossom through these weekly interactions. “You can hear the joy in their voices and see them smile when I arrive. It’s very heartwarming to know you’re breaking their loneliness, and I get as much out of it as they do,” Rice said. Shirley Sneary, 85, agrees with Rice, who has been with her since she moved into Grand View Apartments a little over a year ago. “The best part of being in the program is the fellowship— having someone to visit with, to get out with,” Sneary said. Rice and Sneary meet every other week, with Sneary’s relatives filling in by visiting and running errands for her. In 2020, Senior Companion volunteers provided 23,000 hours of service, drove 77,250 miles and aided 207 clients. According to Senior Companions Program Coordinator Tanya Fink, the help volunteers provide keeps clients in their homes longer. It’s not all sunshine and roses, though. According to Rice, it can be heart-wrenching to see a client go through medical problems or other issues that she can’t help with. But, for her, the positives and joy of the program always outweigh the sorrowful parts.

FRIENDSHIPS DURING COVID COVID has affected volunteers and clients, who are both considered a vulnerable population. But Fink argued that the program remains essential. “Though some clients no longer feel comfortable going out, the volunteers can still bring groceries to them, or even

Carol Rice and Shirley Sneary return from a grocery run. teach them how to order online,” Fink said. Rice said she’s had to change her relationships with clients since the pandemic. “When everything shut down, neither I nor my clients wanted to get together. When things opened up again, they were eager for me to come back. Now there are no hugs, and we all wear masks. I may pat them on the back as I leave and say, ‘Consider yourself hugged.’ I have to keep myself and them safe,” she said. Rice has continued to help Sneary while taking the necessary precautions. But not all volunteers have stayed on. “Due to volunteers stepping down, our waitlist has grown to over six months,” Fink said. If you’re healthy, active and enjoy helping others, Fink said, “We really need you!” The schedule is flexible for Senior Companion volunteers, who must be 55 or older. They can volunteer from two to six hours per week—and if they qualify, they may earn a taxfree hourly stipend plus vacation and sick days. Regardless, they receive mileage reimbursement as well as accident, auto and personal liability insurance for free. Annual physicals and 55-Alive driving courses are free, too. If you or someone you know is 60 or older and still living alone or in a family member’s home, they may qualify for the Senior Companion program. To set up an evaluation or find out more, call Fink at 298-9092 or email tanya.fink@ sclhealth.org. ■

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES | 2021 ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTION Al-Anon Support Group.............................................................242-1075 Alano Club........................................................................................ 243-1010 Alcoholics Anonymous..............................................................245-9649 Mind Springs Health................................................................... 241-6023 Mind Springs Health Women’s Recovery Center............245-4213

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

• Skilled Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • Home Health Aides • Social Work Services

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado................256-1274 Aspen Ridge Caregivers Support Group, See ad page 33......................................................... 640-7416 Cappella of Grand Junction, See ad page 3...........610-0040

Senior Daybreak

~ THE CARING CHOICE ~ FREE Home care services

Adult Daycare Program www.seniordaybreak.org

CANCER American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872 Art Exploration Classes............................................................. 298-2351 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter................................................720-440-8620 Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group.............................................................................. 298-2351 Look Good, Feel Better (beauty tips for post-treatment)............................... 800-395-5665 MACHO Men (Men Against Cancer Helping Others).............................. 298-2351 St. Mary’s Cancer Survivorship Program.......................... 298-2351 Woman to Woman...................................................................... 298-2351 Yoga for Life................................................................................... 298-2351

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CAREGIVING Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups..............................................800-272-3900 Cappella of Grand Junction, See ad page 3...........610-0040 Hilltop Caregivers Support Group........................................241-7798

COMPANIONSHIP St. Mary’s Senior Companion Program, See ad page 16..........................................................298-9092

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Hilltop’s Senior Daybreak is a unique day program that keeps seniors with memory loss safe and active while providing their caregivers the flexibility and support they need to care for their loved ones at home. We also offer valuable information and support groups specifically designed for those caring for someone affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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DIABETES American Diabetes Association....................................800-342-2383 St. Mary’s Hospital Diabetes Education Center..............298-2582

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DISABILITIES

Healing Hearts, HopeWest .................................................... 248-8844

Center for Independence........................................ 241-0315

HEARTBEAT/Survivors After Suicide................................... 985-4551

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition............................ 303-839-1775

Mending Hearts, HopeWest.................................................. 248-8844

Colorado Discover Ability.........................................................257-1222

HEARING IMPAIRMENTS

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation...............248-7103 Department of Human Services, Mesa County.............. 241-8480 Disability Law Colorado.............................................................241-6371

Hearing Loss Association of America, Western Colorado Chapter......................................................241-2592

Disabled American Veterans...................................................263-2848

Tinnitus Support Group............................................................589-0305

Handicap Car Placards............................................................... 244-1664 Life Adjustment Program, Hilltop Community Resources............................................... 245-3952 Mosaic/Bethphage Handicap Program............................... 245-0519 Special Olympics Colorado............................................ 720-359-3100 STRIVE.............................................................................................. 243-3702

FOOD SERVICES & MEAL PROGRAMS Food Bank of the Rockies, See ad page 52............. 464-1138

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AAA Hearing ........................................................... 243-6440

GRIEF Compassionate Friends.............................................................434-3822

MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING Counseling and Education Center........................................ 243-9539 Latimer House Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counseling.........................................................241-0324 Mind Springs Health................................................................... 241-6023 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).....................462-3989 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255

MISCELLANEOUS AIDS Project, Western Colorado ..........................................243-2437

Grief Group for Pets................................................................... 434-7337

ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).....................................................303-832-2322

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES | 2021 COPD Support Group................................................................. 317-7556 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Latimer House................................................................................241-0324 Healing Hands Hour (touchless energy healing).......... 298-2351 Huntington’s Disease Society of America................ 303-321-5503 Lupus Foundation of Colorado.....................................303-597-4050 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation......................243-0894 Multiple Sclerosis Society..........................................................241-9329 Muscular Dystrophy Association ................................ 303-691-3331 Parent Support Group, Western Colorado......................640-2591 Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies.....................303-830-1839 Parkinson’s Support Group..................................................... 201-6952 Post-Polio Group.................................................................303-638-3302

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5 myths about Alzheimer’s disease Provided by Alzheimer's Association Colorado

espite being the no. 6 cause of death of Americans, and the single largest risk to the health of our Medicare system, Alzheimer’s disease isn’t widely understood. Even those most clearly at risk will go to great lengths to maintain a distance from the illness.

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“Callers to our helpline sometimes won’t even give us their name,” said Cara Oberheide with the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. “For some, acknowledging their concerns about memory loss may be an admission of their worst fears: that they have Alzheimer’s disease.” Alzheimer’s deserves its fearsome reputation. It kills more people annually than breast and prostate cancers combined. Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with the disease for which there is no prevention, no treatment and no cure. But it’s also one of the most costly diseases. Caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias currently costs one of every five Medicare dollars and is expected to rise to $1 of $3 by 2050 if a cure isn’t found. The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest non-governmental source of funding for research to find a cure. But until one is found, know these common myths about Alzheimer’s disease:

Myth 1: Memory loss is a normal part of aging. It’s

normal to have occasional memory challenges as we age, such as forgetting the name of someone you just met. But frequent memory loss from Alzheimer’s disrupts your daily life, such as needing to rely on memory aids or family members for things that one previously handled themselves.

Myth 2: Alzheimer’s is not fatal. Alzheimer’s disease

is America’s sixth-leading cause of death. It slowly destroys brain cells, ultimately leading to the loss of body functions and death.

Myth 3: The risk of Alzheimer’s is the same for everyone. While the main risk factor for Alzheimer’s is

aging, there are population groups that are at greater risk. African-Americans are twice as likely as whites to be diagnosed, and Hispanic-Latinos are 50 percent more likely. And, as a group, two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women.

Myth 4: Alzheimer’s only affects the elderly. An estimated 200,000 people in the U.S. under age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s.

Myth 5: I can ignore the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and get by. Some people are able to temporarily work

around memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s by compensating in other ways. However, delaying diagnosis is detrimental because it also delays access to medications, support services, planning and other helpful resources. To learn more about Alzheimer’s and services available through the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter, call 303-813-1669, visit www.alz.org/co or call the free 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.

FIVE MEMORY-RELATED QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR: 1. Do I (the patient) have any medical conditions that could increase my risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? 2. Am I taking any medications that could be causing memory or cognitive-related symptoms? 3. What tests could you perform that might rule out Alzheimer’s or dementia as a diagnosis? 4. Are you aware of my family history—particularly among immediate family (grandparents, parents or siblings) related to Alzheimer’s or dementia? 5. Should I be concerned about (explain any changes in memory, focus, thinking or mood)?

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OTHER RESOURCES Life will throw you several curve balls. At some point youâ€™ll find yourself asking questions such as: Where do I go to get my computer fixed? Where can I go to find part-time work? Where can I make the most impact by volunteering? These resources can help.

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Looking for extra income?

Combating age bias in the workplace By Karen Telleen-Lawton

lder adults have recently emerged as the fastest-growing labor segment, both in the United States and around the world. A number of factors explains this trend, including low unemployment and difficulty recruiting and retaining talent. Less quantifiable is the notion that our generation is arriving at retirement age with higher expectations and less financial hardiness. Job hunting has morphed into the new senior hobby.

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OK, BOOMER It’s a demanding hobby, to be sure. Young job seekers, fresh out of school, are wisely counseled to “meet with their future self,” listening to workers in positions they’d like to hold in a decade. This can set up a mentor-mentee relationship that helps draw the job seeker into their desired field. But what if the job seeker is older than their potential mentor? Senior job applicants need a different angle to make an impression. The reasons for hiring an older worker far surpass the disadvantages. Seniors generally have experience in a wide variety of situations and deep knowledge in specialized areas. We have learned when to roll with the punches and when to take a stand. AARP research provides an additional reason to look at mature applicants. “The relative productivity of both older and younger workers is higher in companies that utilize mixed-age work teams than in companies that do not,” the AARP 2016 publication found.

TIPS FOR SENIOR JOB SEEKERS How can older workers’ resumes avoid ending up in the circular file? A resume for a 50-something could run for many pages, but the last 15 years or so are the most relevant. Concentrate on your highlights. It almost goes without saying to mine your personal network. Check with friends whose work, industry, or work situation you admire. Determine the roles for which you might be qualified in their organization. Consider nonprofits where you’ve been a volunteer or donated over the years, and think about where you could fit in. Some industries are more conducive to older workers. Again, nonprofits are a good fit here. Con-

sider other areas where seniors are a target market, such as medical sales or patient advocates. Many careers benefit from people with maturity and perspective: dietitian, accountant, personal trainer, writer or editor, or any type of customer service representative. Part-time jobs are great for showing your prowess and can grow to full-time work if there’s a match. Tutoring and virtual assistants fall into this category. Other ways to package a job successfully are to offer contract employment, assuming you have other access to insurance. If you can afford to do so without compromising your retirement, you could consider starting a business or buying a franchise in an area you understand. Some employers fear an older worker may quickly become bored in a job for which they are considered “overqualified.” You may choose to address this head on with arguments such as, “I’m looking for an encore career in a different but related field” or “I’m more interested in applying my skills in a new area, with a good work-life balance.”

USE LOCAL RESOURCES Perhaps your concern is the opposite: a perceived lack of skills. Many women especially find themselves needing supplemental income but feel as if they’ve been out of the workforce for too long to qualify. In that case, check out the senior services in your area, which may be available through the workforce center. Be on the lookout for job training or resume writing workshops. You likely have more skills than you think! The bottom line is, age bias is real. Nevertheless, the facts are on our side. We have wisdom, energy and perspicacity. As with any task, the hardest part is inertia. That’s why it’s important to look inside yourself first to uncover where your enthusiasm lies. ■

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AUTOMOTIVE

Mesa County Solid Waste Management............................ 241-6846

Bear Automotive & RV Service, Inc........................245-2585

Mesa County Workforce Center...........................................248-0871

Grand Junction Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, See ad page 69......................................................... 245-3100

Time and Temperature...............................................................242-2550

New Dimensions............................................................................314-9911 Visit Grand Junction.................................................................. 256-4060

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), See ad page 12.......................................................... 248-2746

Western Colorado 2-1-1, See ad page 12..........................211

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SERVICE & TRAINING

Business Incubator and Small Business Counselors..... 243-5242

970West Studio, Mesa County Libraries...........................243-4442

Chamber of Commerce, Fruita..............................................858-3894

Digital Photography Group, PCs and Pixels...................... 201-2250

Chamber of Commerce, Grand Junction...........................242-3214

Grand Valley Computer Users Group/PC Partners.......257-0825

Chamber of Commerce, Palisade......................................... 464-7458

Mesa County Libraries...............................................................243-4442

Colorado State University Extension.................................. 244-1834

Parks and Recreation, Grand Junction...............................254-3866

Curbside Recycling Services.....................................................242-1036

Senior Recreation Center, Grand Junction........................243-7408

Grand Junction Economic Partnership.............................. 245-4332

CRISIS SERVICES

Hilltop Community Resources...............................................242-4400 Mesa County Department of Human Services............... 241-8480 Mesa County Libraries............................................................... 243-4783 Mesa County RSVP (volunteering services).................... 243-9839

American Red Cross................................................................... 242-4851 Child Protection Hotline.............................................................242-1211 Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center, Level IV Trauma Center..............................................................858-2119

• Jill Cenamo • Michael P. Burke • Stephanie R. Holguin • • Andrew Smith • William H. Kain •

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OTHER RESOURCES

Mesa County Public Health.....................................................248-6900

For all emergencies, call ...................................................................... 911

OTHER RESOURCES | 2021 Community Hospital Emergency Department...............644-3100 Homeless Shelter.........................................................................256-9424 Latimer House Crisis Line (domestic violence, sexual assault)..................................... 241-6704 1635 N 1st St., Grand Junction www.tax-ladies.com

> Accurate tax filings > Bookkeeping > Drop off service > Available year round

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644-5350

Mesa County Sheriff's Office..................................................244-3500 Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, etc.)............. 242-6707 Poison Control.....................................................................800-222-1222 Search and Rescue...................................................................... 244-3265 St. Mary’s Hospital Level II Trauma Ctr..............................298-2273 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255 Victim Services, Grand Junction Police Department.....................................549-5290 Victim Services, Mesa County Sheriff’s Department..................................... 244-3275 See also: Food Services & Meal Programs

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation...............248-7103

OTHER RESOURCES

Employment First........................................................................248-0866 Mesa County Workforce Center............................. 248-7560 Red Rocks Career Coaching.....................................................245-5132 Peggy

Jeana

Gabrielle

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)........................................................................................... 256-1382

FLORIST Country Elegance Florist, See ad page 62..............255-0026 Flower Extraordinaire............................................. 216-6764

FOOD SERVICES & MEAL PROGRAMS Borden Farms CSA...................................................................... 874-5383 Safety Supervision & Transportation

Clifton Christian Church Food and Clothing Program.................................................... 434-7392

Ambulation, Dressing & Bathing Assistance

Commodity Supplemental Food Program......................... 242-7513

Everyday Health Reminders & Meal Preparation

Community Food Bank............................................................. 640-0336 Elderly Food Program (for ages 60+)................................ 241-8480

Alzheimer's, Stroke Recovery & Hospice Support

Field to Fork CSA Farm............................................................. 216-2642 Food Bank of the Rockies, See ad page 52............. 464-1138 Food Safety Workshop, CSU Extension............................. 249-3935 Food Stamps, Mesa County Department of Human Services............................................................................ 241-8480

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Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.............................................241-3658 Meals on Wheels - Dining Sites & Home Delivery, See ad page 14..........................................................243-9844

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Rescue Mission, Grand Junction...........................................243-4230 Salvation Army .............................................................................. 242-7513

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OTHER RESOURCES | 2021 Senior Recreation Center..........................................................243-7408 Soup Kitchen, Catholic Outreach.........................................243-0091

FOUNDATIONS & NONPROFIT SUPPORT

Nutrition & Diabetic Education, St. Mary’s Life Center Outpatient.........................................298-6100 Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, Family Planning ............................................................................248-6906

Art Center Guild, Western Colorado Center for the Arts...............................245-9215

St. Mary’s Center for Brain and Spine Surgery............... 298-3188

Colorado Mesa University Foundation................................248-1902

St. Mary’s Total Joint Program..............................................298-2380

Community Hospital Foundation..........................................644-3490 Family Health West Foundation.............................................858-2132 Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital................................................ 298-1954 Friends of the Mesa County Libraries..................................241-3478 Grand Junction Symphony Guild.......................................... 243-6787 St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation............................................. 298-1954 Western Colorado Community Foundation.....................243-3767

HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS Crossroads Fitness ..................................................................... 242-8746

HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION

St. Mary’s Regional Blood Center......................................... 298-2555 St. Mary’s Life Center.................................................................298-6100 Western Colorado Area Health Education Center........ 434-5474

INCOME TAX PREPARATION & PLANNING AARP Tax Aid (income tax assistance)..............................589-3789 Federal Tax Information...................................................303-238-7378 Internal Revenue Service - Publications..................... www.IRS.gov Internal Revenue Service - Refund status...............800-829-4477 The Tax Ladies, See ad page 68..............................644-5350

INSURANCE - MEDICARE, LIFE, HOME & AUTO

Mesa County Public Health.....................................................248-6900

Medicare Supplements, Life, Health, Home, and Auto Insurance www.ipagj.com ..................................................970-242-7526

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SAFETY INSPECTION

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OTHER RESOURCES

Insurance Planning Alternatives, Inc.

CPR: First Aid Training, American Red Cross.................. 242-4851 Donor Alliance (organ and tissue donation).......... 303-329-4747

OTHER RESOURCES | 2021 LEGAL AID & CONSUMER PROTECTION AARP Foundation ElderWatch......................800-222-4444, opt. 2 ABA Commission of Legal Problems of the Elderly.........................................................................202-662-8690

Serving the Community by

Attorney General of Colorado, Consumer Protection Division.....................................720-508-6000

Making Safe Housing Affordable

Welcome your new home NOW to OFFERING

Colorado Civil Rights Division...................................... 800-262-4845

HUD-approved reverse mortgage counseling

Colorado Legal Services........................................................... 243-7940

Walnut Park15th Street, Grand Junction, 81506 3032 North

Crime Stoppers............................................................................ 241-STOP

Nellie Bechtel Apartments *

2236 North 17th Street, Grand Junction, 81501

• Serene park-like setting with raised garden boxes • 1 bedroom, ground level apartments •• 1and 2- bedroom apartments, 4 fully accessible Some apartments fully accessible • Two-story buildings with laundry in each, chairlift Serving the Community by • Utilities included • Community building with dining area, computer lab with rentMaking Safe Housing Affordable and library • On-site service coordinator • On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator NOW OFFERING Laundromat HUD-approved reverse mortgage •• Head, co-head or spouse must be agecounseling 62+ • Library and community room Park* Walnut

Walnut2236Park North 17th Street, Grand Junction, 81501

• 1 bedroom, level Grand apartmentsJunction, 81501 2236 North 17th ground Street, • Some apartments * with rent •Ratekin Utilities Tower included fully accessible

OTHER RESOURCES

Colorado and Denver Bar Association.......................303-860-1115

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• Utilities included • 1 bedroom apartments, 90 fully accessible with rent Grand Junction, 81501 • On-site service with laundromat, dining area • Community building • 1 bedroomcoordinator apartments on six and library • Laundromat floors – two elevators •Property Library and Manager and Service Coordinator •• On-site Some apartments fully accescommunity room

sible • Utilities included with rent • Secured Ratekin building access Tower*with 875 Main Street, Grand Junction, 81501 875 Main Street, security monitoring Grand Junction, 81501 Laundromat and library • Utilities included with rent • 1 bedroom apartments on six • Dining room with Gray • 1-bedroom apartments, floors – two elevators 11 fully accessible Gourmet meals, • Some apartments fully acces• Dining room, laundromat, library and computer Monday-Friday

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Disability Law Colorado.............................................................241-6371 District Attorney’s Office......................................................... 244-1730 Government Accountability Office, Fraud Net................................................................................ 202-512-3000 Jury Duty......................................................................................... 257-3650 Kain & Burke, PC, See ad page 67........................... 241-2969 Long-term Care Ombudsman, Colorado Legal Services........................................................... 243-7940 Mesa County Combined Court..............................................257-3640 Pro Bono Project, Inc. .............................................................. 424-5748 Rick Wagner - Accident Attorney......................................... 243-3500

LIBRARIES

Mesa County Libraries

lab sible • Utilities included withMonday rent • Gray Gourmet lunches - Friday • Secured building access with • On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator security monitoring

Nellie Bechtel Apartments* • Laundromat and library

Gourmet meals, Campus The Highlands • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments on two floors Monday-Friday

Your Community Library Eight Convenient Locations! mesacountylibraries.org

443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction........................................ 243-4442

3032 North 15throom Street, Grand Junction, 81506 • Dining with Gray

Central Library..........................................................................243-4442

• Club house available 805 Bookcliff Avenue and 825 Bookcliff Avenue, for tenant use Grand Junction, 81501 Nellie Bechtel Apartments*

Clifton Branch............................................................................434-6936

• Washers and dryers in

3032 North 15thapartments, Street, Grand Junction, • 1and 2bedroom 30 fully81506 accessible each building • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments on two floors •• Bistro, coffee bar, laundry, library, computer lab and On-site property • Club house available managerrooms and fitness for tenant use 24-hour emergency • Washers and in • Head, co-head or dryers spouse must be age 62+ each building maintenance • On-site property •• On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator Age 62+

manager and 24-hour emergency *Income limits maymaintenance apply. • Age 62+ *Income limits may apply.

245-0388 245-0388 www.gjha.org www.gjha.org Monday-Friday Monday-Friday www.gjha.org 8:00 am 8:oo am - 4:00 pm- 4:00 pm

245-0388

Monday-Friday 8:oo am 4:00 pm 8 -Foresight Foresight Circle

8 GrandGrand Junction, 81505 8 Foresight Circle Junction,

Collbran Branch........................................................................ 487-3545 DeBeque Branch.......................................................................283-8625 Fruita Branch.............................................................................. 858-7703 Orchard Mesa Branch............................................................ 243-0181 Palisade Branch.........................................................................464-7557 Words on Wheels (homebound services).......................243-4442

LIMOUSINES

Absolute Prestige Limo & Venue Wine & Holiday Light Tours, Company Parties, Weddings & Family Reunions Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Circle 81505

Grand Junction, 81505 Income limits may apply. For non-discrimination HUD compliance contact Racquel Wertz

Serving the Community by Making Safe Housing Affordable

www.aplimo.com ...................................................................858-8500

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OTHER RESOURCES | 2021

NATIONAL & STATE RESOURCES AARP Colorado....................................................................866-554-5376 Administration on Aging/ Eldercare Locator Service................................................800-677-1116 American Geriatrics Society..........................................800-563-4916 Better Business Bureau....................................................505-346-0110 Centers for Disease Control...........................................404-639-3311 Colorado Commission on Aging.................................. 303-866-5288 Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)...................................................................................303-894-7855 Colorado Gerontological Society................................303-333-3482 Do Not Call Registry.......................................................... 888-382-1222 Federal Information Center...........................................800-688-9889 Road Conditions, Colorado.............................................877-315-7623 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 20................................................. 800-462-8763

NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

PETS & ANIMAL CARE

Our trained caregivers can be there in your place

Animal Services, Mesa County...............................................242-4646 CLAWS (Cats League and Assistance of the Western Slope)...241-3793

Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital Suzanne Hoest, DVM Full service medical and surgical hospital for dogs and cats

2232 N. 7th St. #18, Grand Junction ............................ 245-0135

Five Light's Pet Crematory......................................858-9062 Grand Rivers Humane Society...............................................257-0070 Grand Valley Cat Project........................................................... 434-7337 Grand Valley Kennel Club.........................................................986-9629 Grand Valley Pets Alive.............................................................. 462-7554

Our Services Include: - Companion Care - Laundry - Cooking - Cleaning

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- Running Errands - Medication Reminders

Harmony Animal Matchmaker and Sanctuary................ 424-8224 Roice-Hurst Humane Society ............................................... 434-7337 Steadfast Steeds Mustang Sanctuary................................. 241-0939 Therapy Dogs International............................................973-252-9800 Zippity Do Dogs Agility Club...................................................773-0594

SENIOR CENTERS CLUB, Center for Living Your Best...................................... 248-4444 Fruita Senior Center...................................................................858-0360 Grand Junction Senior Recreation Center........................243-7408 www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

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BEACON Senior News.............................................243-8829

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THEATERS & STAGES Avalon Theatre..............................................................................263-5700 Colorado Mesa University Box Office................................. 248-1604 KAFM Radio Room.......................................................................241-8801

TRANSPORTATION Sunshine Rides, See ad page 8................................ 777-7777

VETERANS INFORMATION American Legion, Post 200 and Auxiliary.........................462-3623 American Legion, Post 2006, Fruita....................................640-7971 American Legion, Post 50, Palisade.....................................260-3209 Base Camp 40, Warriors in the Wild (outdoor adventures)................................................................250-2858 Disabled American Veterans...................................................263-2848 Fleet Reserve Association, Colorado West Branch 244.................................................... 434-0868

OTHER RESOURCES

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Grand Valley Combined Honor Guard................................ 243-0476 Medical Foster Care (VA Hospital)..................................... 263-2854 Mesa County Workforce Center, Veterans Services......................................................................... 248-2733

name

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Western Colorado Chapter......................................................241-8714

address city

state

zip

Operation Interdependence................................................... 523-4217

phone number

Patriot Guard Riders ................................................................... 250-1174

credit card

VA Benefits............................................................................800-827-1000

exp. date

VA Caregiver Support....................................................... 855-260-3274

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VA Medical Center....................................................................... 242-0731 Vet Center........................................................................................245-4156 Veterans Art Center, Operation Revamp, Inc..................462-3126 Veterans History Project, World War II (recording veterans' stories)................................................. 209-9241 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1247.................................242-9940

name

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3981.................................778-8242

address

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4663.................................434-9470

city

state

 1 year $20.00

$15 00

zip

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$25 00

Veterans Services Office........................................................... 248-2733 Western Region One Source...................................................257-3760

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Alzheimer’s Association.............................................................256-1274 American Cancer Society................................................ 303-758-2030

Mail form with check to: The BEACON, P.O. Box 3895, Grand Junction, CO 81502

American Red Cross................................................................... 242-4851 Animal Services, Mesa County...............................................242-4646 BeaconFest Senior Fair..............................................................243-8829

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OTHER RESOURCES | 2021 Boy Scouts of America..............................................................243-0346 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates Voices for Children).....................................................................242-4191 Colorado Welcome Center, Fruita........................................ 858-9335 Colorado West Land Trust......................................................263-5443 Community Food Bank............................................................. 640-0336 Community Hospital...................................................................644-3541 Eureka! McConnell Science Museum.................................. 254-1626 Family Health West Volunteer Services.............................858-3900 Food Bank of the Rockies..........................................................464-1138 Girl Scouts of Colorado............................................................242-4461 Grand Junction Community Center Campaign............................................Info@GJCommunityCenter.org Grand Junction Police Department..................................... 549-5130 Grand Junction Symphony...................................................... 243-6787 Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.............................................241-3658 Grand Valley Pets Alive.............................................................. 462-7554 Habitat for Humanity.................................................................263-0858 Hilltop Community Resources...............................................242-4400 HopeWest, See ad page 19.......................................241-2212

St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program, See ad page 16..........................................................298-9091 St. Mary’s Hospital Volunteer Services.............................. 298-2012 St. Mary’s Senior Companion Program, See ad page 16..........................................................298-9092 Steadfast Steeds Mustang Sanctuary................................. 241-0939 STRIVE..............................................................................................256-8687 U.S. Forest Service.......................................................................242-8211 United Way of Mesa County...................................................243-5364 VA Medical Center....................................................................... 242-0731 Veterans Administration Volunteer Services....................244-1336 Veterans Art Center, Operation Revamp, Inc..................462-3126 Victim Services, Grand Junction Police Department.....................................549-5290 Victim Services, Mesa County Sheriff’s Department..................................... 244-3275 Visit Grand Junction.................................................................. 256-4060 Volunteer Info Line.................................................................................. 211 Weather Watchers, National Weather Service, CSU Cooperative Extension Partner................................... 243-7007 Western Colorado Botanical Gardens & Butterfly House............................................................................245-9030

KAFM Community Radio...........................................................241-8801 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation......................243-0894 Master Gardeners, Colorado State University Extension.................................. 244-1836 Meals on Wheels - Dining Sites & Home Delivery, See ad page 14..........................................................243-9844 Mesa County Libraries and Literacy Center.....................243-4442

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Mesa County RSVP ..................................................................... 243-9839 Mesa County SOS (Supporting Our Seniors), See ad page 12.......................................................... 248-2746 Mesa County Valley School District #51............................254-5100 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers).......................................549-6637 Multiple Sclerosis Society..........................................................241-9329

How many symptoms do you suffer from that are hormone related?

Museums of Western Colorado............................................ 242-0971

• Hot Flashes/Night Sweats Restless Sleep

Operation Interdependence................................................... 523-4217

• Muscle Loss, Fatigue, Lack of Energy

Partners, Inc.................................................................................. 245-5555

• Low Libido, Mood Swings, Depression

RiversEdge West........................................................................... 256-7400 Rocky Mountain PBS................................................................... 245-1818 Roice-Hurst Humane Society................................................. 434-7337 Rose Hill Hospitality House..................................................... 243-7968

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy may be the answer for you!

970-812-5115 to schedule a FREE consultation with Ashlie Zimmerman

Senior Scholars (RSVP)............................................................ 243-9839 ShareFest........................................................................................ 778-4880 Spellbinders.................................................................................... 243-7303

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