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Relevant - The BEACON Guide organizes hundreds of local resources into a timeline of when you might need them. You’ll find clubs, retirement planners, home service professionals, hospitals, physicians, caregiver 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 for essential senior services. Each listing has been personally called and verified to ensure accuracy, and we’re constantly adding new businesses and organizations to the guide. Reputable - BEACON Senior News has been the voice of Western Slope seniors for more than 30 years. This guide is not comprehensive, as not all businesses choose to participate and there are some we won’t let participate. While you won’t find every senior service listed, we take great care in including credible and reputable companies and services. How to use The BEACON Guide: • Listings are organized in 10 sections, which appear in a general order of when you might need them. Categories and listings within sections appear alphabetically. (Listings in Clubs & Activities, Support Groups and Other Resources can apply to any stage of life.) • The BEACON 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. I hope you find our 2022 edition of The BEACON Guide useful in helping you navigate the transitions ahead.

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

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Art & Photography..................................................................................... 15 Community Service................................................................................... 15 Conservation & Environment............................................................... 16 Dancing........................................................................................................... 16 Education & Classes.................................................................................. 16 Exercise & Sports................................................................................ 16-17 Food & Drink................................................................................................ 17 Foreign Culture............................................................................................ 17 Games.............................................................................................................. 17 Gardening....................................................................................................... 17 Genealogy & History.......................................................................... 17-18 Golf.................................................................................................................... 18 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 18 Music & Theatre................................................................................... 18-19 Outdoor Recreation & Parks.......................................................... 19-20 Pets................................................................................................................... 20 Professional Networking......................................................................... 20 Religious.......................................................................................................... 20 Service Clubs................................................................................................ 20 Social Activism............................................................................................. 20 Swimming....................................................................................................... 20 Travel................................................................................................................ 20 Writing............................................................................................................. 20

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Estate Liquidation...................................................................................... 23 Estate Planning............................................................................................ 23 Financial Advisors....................................................................................... 23 Financial Aid.................................................................................................. 23 Financial Fraud............................................................................................. 23 Financial Services....................................................................................... 23 Insurance........................................................................................................ 23 Medicare......................................................................................................... 23 Planned Giving............................................................................................. 23 Social Security.............................................................................................. 23

HOME SERVICES

Aging in Place............................................................................................... 28 Bath & Kitchen Remodeling................................................................... 28 Building & Home Supplies...................................................................... 28 Chimney Sweeps......................................................................................... 28 Furniture......................................................................................................... 28 Handyman...................................................................................................... 28 Heating & Air Conditioning.................................................................... 28

HOME SERVICES CONT. Home Modification.................................................................................... 28 Housing Resources............................................................................. 28-29 Moving Services.......................................................................................... 29 Property Management............................................................................. 29 Real Estate..................................................................................................... 29 Real Estate: Senior Real Estate Specialists...................................... 29 Repairs & Refinishing................................................................................ 29 Window Cleaning....................................................................................... 29 Window Coverings..................................................................................... 29

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................... 33 Alzheimer’s & Dementia.......................................................................... 33 Arthritis........................................................................................................... 33 Audiologist..................................................................................................... 33 Breathing & Sleep Apnea........................................................................ 33 Cancer.............................................................................................................. 33 Dental Care.................................................................................................... 33 Diabetes.......................................................................................................... 33 Disabilities & Rehabilitation............................................................ 33-34 Equestrian Therapy................................................................................... 34 Equipment & Supplies.............................................................................. 34 Hearing Loss................................................................................................. 34 Heart Disease........................................................................................ 34-38 Holistic Therapy.......................................................................................... 38 Hospitals & Surgical Centers................................................................. 38 Medical Transportation........................................................................... 38 Mental Health Care & Counseling....................................................... 38 Nutrition......................................................................................................... 38 Optical............................................................................................................. 40 Orthopedic Services................................................................................. 40 Pain Management....................................................................................... 40 Pharmacy........................................................................................................ 40 Physical Therapy.................................................................................. 40-41 Physicians....................................................................................................... 41 Post-COVID Recovery.............................................................................. 41 Sexually Transmitted Diseases.............................................................. 41 Speech Therapy.......................................................................................... 41 Therapeutic Massage................................................................................ 41 Vascular Care................................................................................................ 41 Vision................................................................................................................ 41 Weight Control............................................................................................ 41

CAREGIVING

Elder Abuse & Neglect............................................................................. 45 Medical Assistance (Skilled)................................................................. 45 Non-Medical Assistance (Unskilled)................................................. 45 Respite Care & Day Care (Short-term)........................................... 45 Support Groups.......................................................................................... 45

SENIOR HOUSING

Independent Living.................................................................................... 49 Assisted Living....................................................................................... 49-50 Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation......................................................... 50

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END OF LIFE

Advance Directives.................................................................................... 55 Cemeteries.................................................................................................... 55 Funeral & Bereavement........................................................................... 55 Hospice Care................................................................................................ 55 Monuments & Headstones.................................................................... 55 Wills & Probate............................................................................................ 55

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................... 59 Alzheimer’s & Dementia.......................................................................... 59 Cancer.............................................................................................................. 59 Caregiving............................................................................................... 59-60 Companionship........................................................................................... 60 Diabetes.......................................................................................................... 60 Disabilities...................................................................................................... 60 Food Services & Meal Programs......................................................... 60 Grief.................................................................................................................. 60 Hearing Impairments................................................................................ 60 Mental Health Care & Counseling....................................................... 61 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 61 Stroke............................................................................................................... 61 Vision................................................................................................................ 61 Weight Loss................................................................................................... 61

OTHER RESOURCES

Automotive.................................................................................................... 65 Community Resources............................................................................. 65 Computer Equipment, Service & Training...................................... 65 Crisis Services....................................................................................... 65-66 Employment Information....................................................................... 66 Entertainment.............................................................................................. 66 Florist............................................................................................................... 66 Food Services & Meal Programs......................................................... 66 Foundations & Nonprofit Support..................................................... 66 Health Clubs & Spas.................................................................................. 66 Health Promotion & Education........................................................... 66 Income Tax Preparation & Planning................................................... 67 Insurance - Medicare, Life, Home, Auto.......................................... 67 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection...................................................... 67 Libraries................................................................................................... 67-68 Limousines..................................................................................................... 68 National & State Resources................................................................... 68 Newspapers & Magazines....................................................................... 68 Pets & Animal Care.................................................................................... 68 Senior Centers............................................................................................. 68 Theaters & Stages...................................................................................... 68 Transportation............................................................................................. 68 Veterans Information......................................................................... 68-69 Volunteer Opportunities......................................................................... 69

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If you are 60 or older and homebound or recovering from recent hospitalization, call the office to learn about home delivery services. Service from Palisade to Fruita weekdays.

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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................................................11-12 Transportation.....................................................12

AGING RESOURCES | 2022

Stop mulling over the Medicare muddle Crucial advice for understanding Medicare By Karen Telleen-Lawton

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 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 Advantage and supplemental plans. Whether you’re new to Medicare or have been enrolled for years, it’s crucial to understand the system and familiarize yourself with 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 57 years by numerous political administrations. When it was 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 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 (Part C) was offered as an entirely different way to access the Medicare system. Part C providers offer more services than original Medicare with the trade off of limiting your choice of medical providers. Whereas the focus of Medigap is covering the “gap” of deductibles and copays, Part C’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 Part C or Medigap. A good place to start is by reading “Medicare & You: The Official U.S. Government Handbook,” available at www.medicare.gov.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? You may still have a lot of questions even after you’ve devoured the official handbook. 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 REMEMBER If you’re approaching your 65th birthday, make some time for Medicare decisions. • 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.

DRUG COVERAGE

• 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.

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 through December 7), it’s a good idea to determine which plan is

• Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 7 each year. During this time, current insureds can choose a new Medicare Advantage, drug, or supplemental plan. Coverage starts annually on January 1. ■

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

AGENCIES ON AGING Administration for Community Living, Division of Aging & Adult Services............................. 303-866-2800 Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator Service................................................800-677-1116 Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado..... 970-248-2717

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CARE MANAGEMENT BrightStar Care................................................. 970-628-1241

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT Adult Protective Services, Mesa County..................970-248-2888 Long-term Care Ombudsman, Colorado Legal Services................ 970-243-7940

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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, 327 N. 7th St., See ad page 4............................970-243-3100 Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)..................... 970-243-9839

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Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 24..................................................970-773-9748

AGING RESOURCES | 2022 AARP Tax Aid (income tax assistance).....................970-589-3789 Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), See ad page 19...................................................970-248-2746 Western Colorado 2-1-1, See ad page 19...................................2-1-1 or 1-888-217-1215

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Amtrak Train Station..........................................................970-241-2733 Bustang Inter City Bus Service.................... 1-800-900-3011 Bustang Outrider Durango to Grand Junction................................................ 970-563-4545 Bustang Outrider Telluride to Grand Junction................................................ 970-728-6000 Includes Service to Veterans Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital Visit ridebustang.com for Bustang and Bustang Outrider routes and fares. Tickets can be purchased with exact change or use the Bustang Ticketing App Department of Motor Vehicles, Mesa County Clerk.............................................................970-244-1664 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation Program..................................................970-263-2848 Grand Valley Transit.........................................970-256-7433 Greyhound Bus Lines........................................................800-231-2222 Mesa County SOS (Supporting Our Seniors), See ad page 19...................................................970-248-2746 Mobility Driven................................................. 970-712-1435 Road Conditions, Colorado.............................................877-315-7623

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Aetna Medicare is a HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. For accommodation of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-833-258-3132 (TTY:711) The formulary, provider and/or pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Aetna Medicare's pharmacy network includes limited lower cost, preferred pharmacies in: Suburban Arizona, Suburban Illinois, Urban Kansas, Rural Michigan, Urban Michigan, Urban Missouri, Suburban West Virginia. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area, members please call the number on your ID card, non-members please call 1-855-338-7027 (TTY: 711) or consult the online pharmacy directory at http://www.aetnamedicare.com/pharmacyhelp.

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

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.............................................15 Community Service...........................................15 Conservation & Environment.......................16 Dancing...................................................................16 Education & Classes..........................................16 Exercise & Sports........................................16-17 Food & Drink........................................................17 Foreign Culture....................................................17 Games......................................................................17 Gardening...............................................................17 Genealogy & History..................................17-18 Golf............................................................................18 Miscellaneous.......................................................18 Music & Theatre...........................................18-19 Outdoor Recreation & Parks..................19-20 Pets...........................................................................20 Professional Networking.................................20 Religious..................................................................20 Service Clubs........................................................20 Social Activism.....................................................20 Swimming...............................................................20 Travel........................................................................20 Writing.....................................................................20

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Reinvent yourself over 50 By Laverne H. Bardy

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

was recently asked to give a talk about the wonder and excitement of reinventing yourself after 50. The person who asked me said she viewed me as being a “liver” (as opposed to a kidney?) and thought my words might inspire others. After considerable thought, I decided there are four components that influence the quality of one’s life after 50: attitude, humor, stress and purpose. ATTITUDE. Your attitude colors your entire life, shaping how you perceive the world around you. A positive attitude can find the remarkable in the mundane, tolerance in the intolerable and humor in the midst of sorrow. It reminds you to embrace the person you’ve become and not give a damn about wrinkles or what others think. Dr. Phil summed it up when he said, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what people think of you if you knew how seldom they did.” So stop yielding to yesterday’s belief of what seniors are supposed to look like. We walk around like we’ve got expiration dates stamped on our foreheads, but

STOP YIELDING TO YESTERDAY’S BELIEF OF WHAT SENIORS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE. INSTEAD OF PINING OVER YESTERDAY, GET INTERESTED AND INVOLVED IN TODAY. like our celebrity peers George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Kevin Costner, we’re living longer and are no longer behind the scenes. We’re a force to be reckoned with. Instead of pining over yesterday, get interested and involved in today. Reconnect with your childhood by making a snow angel, getting a squirt gun to ambush your husband, or jumping up and down on your bed. (And, don’t forget to have your medical alert button with you at all times.) HUMOR. The more things you can find to laugh at, the happier you’ll be. Plus, laughing has many health benefits such as lowered blood pressure, reduced stress, diminished depression and reduced aggression. Studies show that laughing more may be as important as exercising, not smoking, and eating a low-fat diet. Laughter also produces an overall sense of well-being and makes your heart healthier. It’s the pressure valve that gets us through daily obstacles and challenges. Funny things happen around you all the time if you’re tuned in. Like the time I waited for over half an hour in a crowded deli store before realizing I’d forgotten to take a number. Even though life isn’t fair, when you laugh at yourself or at your situation, you’re in control of your life. REDUCE STRESS. We can’t avoid it but we can handle it. Playing board games regularly offers almost as much stress relief and prolonged life expectancy for people over 65 as for those who exercise regularly. Playing music can lower your blood pressure and heart rate. Having friendships is vital. Loneliness has been linked to making people more susceptible to stress, depression and other illnesses. We all need someone with whom to discuss our problems and share our good times. PURPOSE. Become involved in something you feel passionate about—something that makes you feel useful and necessary, gets your juices flowing, causes you to spring out of bed in the morning and keeps you riveted long past bedtime. Having a purpose reduces stress and the risk of depression. The bottom line is to eat sensibly, laugh and play a lot, move your body and remember that age is only a number. ■

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Mutual Aid Partners & Senior Engagement Project............................................970-316-2019 Project Linus........................................................................ 970-523-0028 Sheriff’s Posse......................................................................970-986-0274

ENRICHING, AFFORDABLE, LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS OVER

An interesting assortment of classes is presented each Fall and Winter/Spring Term. Participants may enroll in any number of classes on a space available basis for a $75.00 membership fee each term. Classes reflect an intellectually stimulating array of disciplines such as history, science, philosophy, political science, art, literature, nature study, and performing arts. Outdoor classes include birding, hiking, biking, history walks, geology, gardening and more. Personal enrichment may include yoga, meditation, health issues, bridge, mahjong, cribbage as examples. A typical sampling of classes offered are: • Opera from • History of • Chipeta and • • • •

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If you are new to the area, we encourage you to enroll and meet new people with common interests and a joy for learning.

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www.NewDimensionsGJ.org New Dimensions is a volunteer, non-profit 501c3 organization; all instructors are volunteers who bring their expertise to share with you. Volunteers determine the classes and recruit instructors. A seven member Board of Directors ensures that the New Dimensions program is designed for senior participants.

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437CO Art Gallery, Colorado Mesa University ......970-241-2025 970West Studio, Mesa County Libraries................. 970-243-4442 Art Center, Western Colorado Center for the Arts..................... 970-243-7337 Art Center Guild, Western Colorado Center for the Arts..................... 970-245-9215 Art Heritage Program, School District 51.............. 970-254-5489 Art On The Corner (Downtown Grand Junction)........................................970-245-9697 Art Quilt Association.............. www.TheArtQuiltAssociation.com Brush & Palette Club......................... www.GJBrushandPalette.org CLUB, Center for Living Your Best.............................970-248-4444 Colorado West Quilter’s Guild.......................................www.ColoradoWestQuiltersGuild.com Confluence Studios...........................................................970-234-0040 Cowboy Poetry Gathering..................................... tknzoo@acsol.net Culture Fest.......................................................................... 970-243-4442 Embroiders’ Guild of America, Desert West Chapter........................................................970-778-0300 Grand Junction Art Committee................................... 970-376-2740 Grand Junction Commission on Arts & Culture......................................................................970-254-3876 Grand Valley Valor Quilters, Quilts of Valor.......... 970-270-0804 Grand Valley Woodcarvers............................................. 970-245-8817 Grand Valley Woodturners............................................. 970-245-8817 Junction Clay Arts Guild.................................................. 970-245-2320 Knitting Club......................................................................... 970-623-1455 Makerspace at Business Incubator ............................. 970-243-5242 Mesa Fiber Arts Guild......................................................970-464-0499 Pastel Society of Colorado............................................ 970-778-8044 Quilters Inspiration...........................................................970-549-4482 Rockin’ Ruggers....................................................................303-817-4314 Southwest Photographic Arts Association.............970-216-4538 Sunset Slope Quilters........................................................970-244-6941 Thunder Mountain Camera Club.................................... www.ThunderMountainCameraClub.org Uptown Art Colony............................................................ 970-216-3500 Veterans Art Center........................................................... 970-462-3126 Western Colorado Decorative Artists...................... 970-640-2751 Western Colorado Watercolor Society.................................................................. www.WCWSociety.net

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2022 CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT Citizens’ Climate Lobby................................................... 970-250-4832 Colorado Canyons Association..................................... 970-263-7902 Conservation Colorado....................................................970-243-0002 Friends of the Mustangs.................................................. 970-216-9571 Grand Valley Audubon Society.................... www.AudubonGV.org

DANCING Chatfield County Kickers................................................970-434-0868 Colorado Mesa University Box Office.........................970-248-1210 Colorado West Area Square Dance Council...........970-434-3543 Community Traditional Dance Society......................970-260-5852 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation.......................970-254-3866 Senior Recreation Center................................................ 970-243-7408 Sultan’s Pride Middle Eastern Dance Troupe.........970-434-4608

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EDUCATION & CLASSES 970West Studio, Mesa County Libraries................. 970-243-4442 AARP Driver Safety Program......................................... 970-243-2531 A Girl and a Gun Ladies Shooting League.......970-901-3757 American Red Cross (CPR: First Aid Training)......970-242-4851 Business Incubator and Small Business Counseling.............................................. 970-243-5242 CLUB, Center for Living Your Best.............................970-248-4444

Colorado Canyons Association..................................... 970-263-7902 Colorado Christian University........................................ 970-242-1811 Colorado Mesa University............................................... 970-248-1020 Community Education Center, Western Colorado Community College....................970-255-2800 Golden Scholars Program, Colorado Mesa University................................................970-248-1555 Literacy Center, Mesa County Libraries(ESL/literacy instruction).970-243-4442 New Dimensions, See ad page 15.................... 970-314-9911 Rocky Mountain PBS..........................................................970-245-1818 Self-defense classes for women, Bob McKenna.... 970-261-2445 Toastmasters, Grand Junction ................................... 970-433-0384 Toastmasters, Talk of the Town ................................. 970-433-0384

EXERCISE & SPORTS CHAMPS, Veterans Golden Age Games Team....... 970-245-6175 Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association................................................... www.COPMOBA.org Fruita Community Center.............................................. 970-858-0360 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation.......................970-254-3866 Grand Junction Tennis Club............................................970-242-1490 Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission......... 970-248-1469 Junction Indoor Tennis Center..................................... 970-241-2280

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Striders Running Club...........www.MesaMonumentStriders.com Western Colorado Senior Games................................970-254-3866 Western Slope Pickleball Club........................................970-241-8561 Yoga for Military Members............................................. 970-257-3760

FOOD & DRINK A Taste of the Valley..........................................................970-216-6922 Bookcliff Home Brew Club..............................................www.BookcliffHomeBrewClub.com Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE)....................................................................................970-464-0111

FOREIGN CULTURE Foundation for Cultural Exchange, El Salvador.....970-433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado................... 404-414-0642 German American Club....................................................970-209-9241 Latin-Anglo Alliance...........................................................970-248-3658 Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge 6-146...................970-245-5649 Swedes of the Grand Valley...........................................970-640-2994

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GARDENING Colorado State University Extension TRA Local Master Gardeners answer your gardening and landscape questions.............970-244-1834 Grow Another Row............................................................. 970-314-7389 High Desert Orchid Society........................................... 970-263-4183 Lavender Association of Colorado ............................480-580-5773 Western Colorado African Violet Society.................970-257-1718 Western Colorado Botanical Gardens & Butterfly House...................................................................970-245-9030

Carefree retirement living. The Cottages let you live independently while giving you the freedom to make the most of your retirement. Our single-level patio homes offer privacy and luxury with open living plans, two bedrooms, two baths, vaulted ceilings, contemporary kitchens, gas fireplace, covered patio, and a one-car garage. Enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with paid utilities, weekly housekeeping, snow removal, lawn maintenance, and flexible meal options at our Commons or Fountains dining rooms. Plus you and your loved ones get peace of mind with a 24-hour emergency response system.

GENEALOGY & HISTORY Coin Club................................................................................970-250-7036 Colorado Archaeological Society, Grand Junction Chapter..................................................970-250-7402 Commemorative Air Force, Rocky Mountain Wing...................................................... 970-256-0693 Cross Orchards Historic Site, Museums of Western Colorado ..................................970-434-9814 Dinosaur Journey, Museums of Western Colorado ..................................970-858-7282 Fruita Historic Preservation Board............................ 970-858-0786 Grand Junction LDS Family History Center............ 970-243-2782 Lower Valley Heritage Room (Fruita)...................... 970-858-3868

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Bookcliff Duplicate Bridge Club....................................970-778-5646 CLUB, Center for Living Your Best.............................970-248-4444 Cribbage Lite......................................................................... 970-201-7823 Cups Club...............................................................................970-257-2390 Two Rivers Cribbage Club................................................970-261-1670

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2022 Mesa County Genealogical Society............................970-640-2388 Mesa County Historical Society...................................970-260-5226 Mesa County Libraries..................................................... 970-243-4442 Museum of the West & Loyd Files Research Library, Museums of Western Colorado ..................................970-242-0971 National Railway Historical Society, Rio Grande Chapter........................................................... 970-241-2248 Palisade History Museum & Historical Society......970-464-2177 Plateau Valley Historical Society...................................970-487-3116 Territorial Daughters of Western Colorado............970-242-6826 Two Rivers Chautauqua....................................................970-242-0971

GOLF Adobe Creek National Golf Course............................ 970-858-0521 Chipeta Golf Course...........................................................970-245-7177 Lincoln Park Golf Course.................................................970-254-3890 Redlands Mesa Golf Club.................................................970-263-9270 Tiara Rado Golf Course....................................................970-254-3830

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Club...............................970-241-6442 Harley Owners Group (HOG), Western Slope..... 970-245-0812 Knights of Columbus #1062............................................970-261-1952 Newcomers Club................................................................970-549-0440 Not Going Quietly (for ages 60+)...............................970-433-7799 Petroleum and Mining Club......... www.GrandJunctionPMC.com Questers, Grand Mesa Peaches....................................970-256-9580 Red Hat Society, Feeling Good and Having Fun... 970-250-6966 Red Hat Society, Friends for the Fun of It................970-773-4956 River City Singles.................................................................970-210-2390 Scale Modelers Society.................................................... 970-242-8761 Singles over 65 (SOS).....................................................775-400-8700 Spellbinders........................................................................... 970-243-7303 Vegan Life Colorado..........................................................970-255-0417 Veterans Coffee Club........................................................ 970-257-3760 Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club................... 970-263-7875 Wheels West Car Club....................www.WheelsWestCarClub.org

Frontier Belles Sidesaddle Club....................................970-243-0591 Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club................................www.GrandJunctionRockClub.org Grand Valley Knights (car club)...................................970-462-6762

Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus....... 970-257-SONG Centennial Band....................................................................417-522-5256 Colorado Mesa University Box Office.........................970-248-1210 Community Concerts of the Grand Valley...... 970-243-1979

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2022 High Desert Opera............................................................ 970-523-9605 KAFM Community Radio................................................. 970-241-8801 Mesa Murder Mysteries....................................................970-628-1987 Music at First Presbyterian Church Choirs...............970-242-1923 Sweet Adelines International, Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus....................................970-256-9763 Western Colorado Chorale............................................970-243-6787 Western Colorado Flute Association........................ 970-433-6643 Western Slope Concert Series......................................970-234-5661

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Adventure Bound River Expeditions...........................970-245-5428 Astronomy Club................................................................... 970-812-3661 Boating Safety, Colorado State Parks.........................303-291-7575 Bureau of Land Management....................................... 970-244-3000 Camping Reservations, Colorado State Parks.......800-244-5613 Colorado Canyons Association..................................... 970-263-7902 Colorado Discover Ability................................................970-257-1222 Colorado National Monument...................................... 970-858-3617 Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Northwest Region...............................................................970-255-6100 Colorado Vacation Directory (campgrounds, cabins, lodges)....................................888-222-4641 Corn Lake, Boat Registrations...................................... 970-434-3388 Grand Mesa Backcountry Horsemen......................... 303-513-0515 Grand Mesa Jeep Club...................................................... 970-858-1394 Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway Association..............................................................970-471-9621 Grand Mesa Nordic Council.......................................... 970-434-9753 Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre/Gunnison National Forest................................................................... 970-874-6600 Great Old Broads for Wilderness................................970-596-8510 Highline Lake State Park..................................................970-858-7208 Horseshoe Pitching Club.................................................970-314-4694 Island Acres State Recreation Area............................970-464-0548 James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita........................................................................................970-858-9188 Model Yacht Club................................................................ 970-243-2957 Mountain Men..................................................................... 970-856-6329 One Riverfront.................................................................... 970-683-4333 Outdoor Program, Colorado Mesa University....... 970-248-1428 Outing Club...........................................................................970-250-7248 Parks and Recreation, Fruita ........................................ 970-858-0360 Parks and Recreation, Grand Junction ....................970-254-3866 Powderhorn Mountain Resort......................................970-268-5700 RiversEdge West..................................................................970-256-7400 Thunder Mountain Shootists............................. www.TMSCBA.com

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2022 Trout Unlimited, Grand Valley Anglers............... https://GrandValleyAnglers.TU.org U.S. Forest Service..............................................................970-242-8211 Vega State Park....................................................................970-487-3407 Visit Grand Junction......................................................... 970-256-4060 Western Colorado Astronomy Club................................................................www.WCACastronomy.org Western Slope Adventurers.........www.Meetup.com/WesternSlopeAdventurers Western Slope ATV Association...................................970-245-5356 Western Slope Rovers RV Club.................................... 970-985-9004

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Grand Valley Kennel Club............................................... 970-986-9629 Grand Valley Pets Alive.....................................................970-462-7554 K9 Powersports (agility training)...............................970-462-6660 Zippity Do Dogs Sports Club.........................................970-773-0594

Association of University Women ............................... 970-261-2112 Grand Junction Community Center Campaign............................................Info@GJCommunityCenter.org Grand Valley Peace and Justice................................... 970-985-4253 League of Women Voters.................................. www.LWVMesa.org Mesa County Democratic Party.................................. 970-549-8544 Mesa County Republican Women...............................970-248-0815 Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action...................................................... 970-256-7650

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Order of the Eastern Star...............................................970-243-5065 Rotary, Fruita ...................................................................... 970-250-4435 Rotary, Grand Junction.....................................................503-551-6117 Rotary, Horizon Sunrise...................................................970-270-5898 Rotary, Palisade Sunrise.................................................. 970-208-6305 Rotary, Redlands..................................................................970-523-5990

RELIGIOUS Christian Motorcyclists Association...........................970-739-0305 Christian Women’s Network........................................... 970-712-1070 Explorer’s Bible Study...................................................... 970-260-0880 Grand Valley Catholic Outreach....................................970-241-3658 Mesa County Jail Ministry...............................................970-244-3351

SERVICE CLUBS Altrusa, Grand Junction....................................................970-245-2712 Altrusa, Palisade................................................................. 970-464-5021 Boy Scouts of America.....................................................970-243-0346 Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Garfield Chapter................................................... 970-250-7401 Eagles Lodge.........................................................................970-243-6454 Elks Lodge..............................................................................970-243-0675 Girl Scouts of Colorado...................................................970-242-4461 Giving Club.............................................................................970-260-6140 Guys’ Giving Club.................................................................970-361-7478 Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction.................................. 970-260-8664 Lions Club, Collbran...........................................................970-487-3478 Lions Club, Fruita................................................................970-250-8970 Lions Club, Orchard Mesa................................................970-216-2919 Lions Club, Palisade.......................................................... 970-260-4487 Lions Club, Redlands.........................................................970-640-5754 Masonic Center, Grand Junction.................................970-245-2277 Masonic Lodge, Palisade.................................................. 970-245-5312 Moose Lodge........................................................................970-242-4754

El Pomar Natatorium, Colorado Mesa University................................................970-248-1139 Fruita Community Center Pool.................................... 970-858-0360 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation.......................970-254-3866 Lincoln Park Pool............................................................... 970-254-3848 Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool...................970-254-3885 Palisade Pool........................................................................970-464-5509

TRAVEL Amtrak.....................................................................................800-872-7245 Foundation for Cultural Exchange, El Salvador.....970-433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado................... 404-414-0642 Fruita Community Center Senior Center................ 970-858-0360 Hosteling International USA............................. www.HIHostels.com Overseas Citizen’s Services............................................888-407-4747 Road Scholar (Elderhostel).......................................... 800-454-5768

WRITING Western Colorado Writer’s Forum............................ 970-256-4662

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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.

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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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RETIREMENT PLANNING | 2022 ESTATE LIQUIDATION Caring Transitions, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, See ad page 27...............................970-210-0215

ESTATE PLANNING Bellco Credit Union, See ad page 62............... 303-689-7834 DA Davidson Wealth Management, See ad page 6................................................... 970-822-4570 Dalby, Wendland & Co., PC............................... 970-243-1921 Hoskin, Farina & Kampf, PC............................ 970-986-3400

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www.kainlaw.com...................................................970-241-2969

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.......................... 800-633-4227 Humana, See ad page 72..................................970-301-8752 Medicare................................................................................ 800-633-4227 Medicare Resource Center, 327 N. 7th St., See ad page 4............................970-243-3100 RSVP - Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)...........................................970-243-9839

PLANNED GIVING Western Colorado Community Foundation........... 970-243-3767

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

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FINANCIAL ADVISORS Retirement Outfitters, LLC.............................. 970-256-1748 Grand Valley Catholic Outreach....................................970-241-3658 Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 24..................................................970-773-9748 LEAP (Low Energy Assistance Program)................ 866-432-8435 Long-term Care Intake Line......................................970-244-7892 x3 Mesa County Department of Human Services......970-241-8480 Salvation Army......................................................................970-242-7513

FINANCIAL FRAUD Colorado Division of Securities....................................303-894-2320 Medicare Fraud & Abuse................................................ 800-447-8477

FINANCIAL SERVICES Bank of Colorado..............................................970-245-1600 Bellco Credit Union, See ad page 62............... 303-689-7834 DA Davidson Wealth Management, See ad page 6................................................... 970-822-4570

INSURANCE Bellco Credit Union, See ad page 62............... 303-689-7834 DA Davidson Wealth Management, See ad page 6................................................... 970-822-4570 Humana, See ad page 72..................................970-301-8752 Insurance Division of Complaints................................800-930-3745

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HOME SERVICES | 2022

Tips to buying your perfect home By Kimberly Blaker

inding your perfect home is an exciting prospect. But there’s no greater stress than making the mistake of buying a home that you come to regret. These tips will help you prepare for the buying process.

1. MAKE A LIST OF YOUR OBJECTIVES.

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Think about the specific features you want in a home. Would you like a larger garage, finished basement, lowmaintenance lawn or a walk-in shower? Make your list as detailed as possible. Go through the list again and next to each item mark if it’s a must-have, prefer-to-have, or nice but not necessary. As you begin your search, you can always add to your list or amend it. When you find a home that wows you, look at your criteria to make sure the house or condo has all or most of your must-haves, or if your priorities have changed.

2. DETERMINE HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD. First, prepare a budget and figure out how much you can comfortably spend each month on mortgage and interest payments, property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. Also, consider whether there’ll be a substantial difference in your monthly utilities. Include an allowance for home repairs and maintenance as well. Second, get pre-qualified through your bank or a mortgage company, as a lender will ultimately determine the maximum you can afford. Don’t risk getting your hopes up on a particular home until you know how much a lender will loan you.

3. CHOOSE A REALTOR Working with a real estate agent has multiple advantages. First, they have access to the MLS system, the database in which all regional homes listed by real estate agencies appear. Second, if you find a home and want to put in an offer, your buyer’s agent will write up and submit your offer for you. When you meet with an agent, make sure he or she is a good fit and you feel comfortable. The agent should ask you plenty of questions about your list of must-haves and be available to show homes during your hours of availability.

4. HOME INSPECTION Once your offer has been accepted, getting a home inspection is crucial. Do your homework before hiring an inspec-

IF YOU FIND A HOME AND WANT TO PUT IN AN OFFER, YOUR BUYER’S AGENT WILL WRITE UP AND SUBMIT YOUR OFFER FOR YOU. tor. Ask about their qualifications and how long they’ve been in business. Also, check with the Better Business Bureau and online reviews. A knowledgeable, skilled inspector will look at every aspect of the home, including windows, foundation, attic, roof, plumbing and electrical components. Your inspector should alert you to all defects, big and small. He should also note any aging components that may require repair or replacement in the not-so-distant future.

5. LISTEN TO YOUR GUT Regardless of what the bank says you can afford, you’re the best judge of what’s really within your budget. Remember, your financial well-being and lifestyle are on the line. Don’t get impatient. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right home. Although you may never find a home that has everything you’ve ever dreamed of, make sure it meets enough of the right criteria. When you do find the perfect home, don’t drag your feet! Otherwise, it might get snatched up before you act. Finally, once you make an offer, try not to get your heart too set on the home until it’s been inspected. That way, if the report comes back with costly repairs, you’ll be able to make a wise decision on whether to proceed or back out. ■

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Design Your Very Own

SafeSpace

Help your loved ones age in place. Ramps Indoor/Outdoor Lifts Bathroom Safety Barrier-Free Showers Easy-Access Kitchen Design

AGING IN PLACE A Little Help...........................................................................970-404-1923 BrightStar Care................................................. 970-628-1241 Miracle Method of Western Colorado............970-243-8393 Mobility Driven................................................. 970-712-1435

Making your space a SafeSpace Single-Area Renovations to Full-Home Remodels safespacebuilders.co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-462-9472

You Matter, We Care Medical and Non-medical Services. Medicare and Medicaid Certified

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HOME SERVICES

BATH & KITCHEN REMODELING

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Free Home Assessment • Medicaid Contractor • Veteran Discount Available

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HOME HEALTH SERVICES

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

Miracle Method of Western Colorado ............970-243-8393

BUILDING & HOME SUPPLIES arc Thrift Stores..................................................................970-360-6616 Discover Goodwill Retail Center....................................970-243-1745 Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County......................970-255-9850 SafeSpace Builders, See ad page 28............... 970-462-9472 Salvation Army Thrift Store.......................................... 970-424-5082

CHIMNEY SWEEPS Duct Doctor and Chimney Works.................... 970-241-1400

FURNITURE Heirlooms for Hospice.....................................................970-254-8556

F U R N I T U R E

G A L L E R I E S

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HANDYMAN Handyman Project, Mesa County RSVP...................970-243-9839

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Duct Doctor and Chimney Works.................... 970-241-1400

HOME MODIFICATION SafeSpace Builders, See ad page 28............... 970-462-9472

HOUSING RESOURCES Almost Home/Roommate Exchange............................970-241-3658 www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

HOME SERVICES | 2022 Grand Junction Housing Authority, See ad page 29................................................. 970-245-0388 Housing Resources Main Office, See ad page 24.................................................. 970-241-2871 Property Management.................................. 970-773-9741 Self-Help Housing ........................................ 970-250-0655 Housing Counseling & Education Center...... 970-975-1164 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program.........970-773-9748 Weatherization Assistance Program............970-773-9742

Nellie Bechtel

Walnut Park

MOVING SERVICES

Ratekin Tower

The Highlands

Caring Transitions, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, See ad page 27...............................970-210-0215

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ABC Property Management, See ad page 30..................................................970-263-7250

REAL ESTATE

Dave Woodward, CRS

United Country Real Colorado Properties Selling seniors lifestyle properties ColoradoWesternRealEstate.com Cell ......................................................... 970-261-3850

REAL ESTATE: SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

Carol Gerber, CRS, SRES

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

970-234-2037

Kristie Gerber, SRES, The Mesa Group at KW CO West.....................970-216-2541

REPAIRS & REFINISHING Miracle Method of Western Colorado............970-243-8393

A Place for You to Call Home

Nellie Bechtel Apartments

3032 North 15th Street, Grand Junction, 81506 • Serene park-like setting with raised garden boxes • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, 4 fully accessible • Two-story buildings with laundry in each, chairlift • Community building with dining area, computer lab and library • On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator • Head, co-head or spouse must be age 62+

Walnut Park

2236 North 17th Street, Grand Junction, 81501 • Utilities included with rent • 1 bedroom apartments, 90 fully accessible • Community building with laundromat, dining area and library • On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator

Ratekin Tower

875 Main Street, Grand Junction, 81501 • Utilities included with rent • 1 bedroom apartments, 11 fully accessible • Dining room, laundromat, library and computer lab • Gray Gourmet lunches Monday - Friday • On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator

The Highlands Campus

805 Bookcliff Avenue and 825 Bookcliff Avenue, Grand Junction, 81501 • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, 30 fully accessible • Bistro, coffee bar, laundry, library, computer lab and fitness rooms • Head, co-head or spouse must be age 62+ • On-site Property Manager and Service Coordinator

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WINDOW CLEANING Scene Clearly Window Cleaning...................... 970-242-1264

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

WINDOW COVERINGS

8 Foresight Circle Grand Junction, 81505

Installation • Contracting • Residential Interior Design Partnership • Commercial www.ambassadorblindnshutter.com ............ 970-523-4566

Income limits may apply. For non-discrimination HUD compliance contact Racquel Wertz

Serving the Community by Making Safe Housing Affordable

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HOME SERVICES

Associated Brokers & Consultants, Inc., See ad page 30..................................................970-263-7250 Samuel Hall, Fathom Realty........................................... 970-623-6051 The Shafer Team at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, See ad page 27.............................. 970-250-6863

For the Real Estate Service You Deserve, Make Sure Your Agent is a

Kevin Braa

Micah George

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Broker Associate

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES Technology has made great advancements in helping people live longer and better. Some medical services will keep you mobile and living independently. Others will help you see and hear more clearly. You may also need tools to help you get accustomed to these changes, such as oxygen, eyeglasses or hearing aids.

Alcoholism & Addiction...................................33 Alzheimer’s & Dementia..................................33 Arthritis...................................................................33 Audiologist.............................................................33 Breathing & Sleep Apnea................................33 Cancer......................................................................33 Dental Care............................................................33 Diabetes..................................................................33 Disabilities & Rehabilitation....................33-34 Equestrian Therapy...........................................34 Equipment & Supplies......................................34 Hearing Loss.........................................................34 Heart Disease................................................34-38 Holistic Therapy..................................................38 Hospitals & Surgical Centers.........................38 Medical Transportation...................................38 Mental Health Care & Counseling...............38 Nutrition.................................................................38 Optical.....................................................................40 Orthopedic Services.........................................40 Pain Management...............................................40 Pharmacy................................................................40 Physical Therapy..........................................40-41 Physicians...............................................................41 Post-COVID Recovery......................................41 Sexually Transmitted Diseases......................41 Speech Therapy..................................................41 Therapeutic Massage........................................41 Vascular Care........................................................41 Vision........................................................................41 Weight Control....................................................41

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2022

The docs you deserve By Karen Telleen-Lawton

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

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.

10 SIGNS OF A GOOD DOCTOR

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

1. You can schedule appointments within sign. They include rules that medical a reasonable time frame. professionals not discuss patients in public places, leave records where oth2. The front desk staff is respectful, ers can see them, or share information acknowledging your arrival and making with others without your consent. you feel comfortable. 6. Your doctor listens attentively to your 3. Waiting areas and examination rooms concerns. are clean and neat. 7. You can be honest with her or him. You 4. You’re not bombarded with pharmashould feel free to ask the whys about ceutical advertising. If there are ads and your treatment or tell them that you freebies lying about, sales representaplan to seek a second opinion. tives may be pushing their products. Free lunches and other perks may affect 8. Your doctor pauses to check your what doctors recommend for you. understanding. According to the Patient Advocate Foundation, almost one-tenth 5. Your privacy is protected. HIPAA laws of newly diagnosed patients rarely or are spelled out in all medical forms you www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

never understand their diagnosis. Avoid being in this group by bringing a notepad and/or a friend to appointments. Tell your doctor if you bring a recording device. 9. Your doctor is moving at a pace you are comfortable with in terms of treatment options. You feel comfortable discussing how long you should stick with a regimen that isn’t resolving the problem. Together, you discuss goals and a timeline for when to change course. 10. Your doctor coordinates with your other doctors. Healing requires healing the whole body.

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2022 ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTION

BREATHING & SLEEP APNEA

Crisis Line for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues................................................... 970-241-6022 Mind Springs Health.......................................................... 970-241-6023 Mind Springs Health Women’s Recovery Center & Circle Recovery for Men.................................................. 970-245-4213 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration......................................................................877-726-4727 Syringe Exchange-Access Program, Western Colorado Health Network............................ 970-243-2437

Air Quality Advisory...........................................................970-248-6985 Community Hospital Respiratory Therapy.............970-644-3440 Community Hospital Sleep Lab.....................................970-242-1845 St. Mary’s Lung & Sleep Center................................... 970-298-5864 Tuberculosis Program and Testing............................. 970-248-6906

See also: Support Groups & Services

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

CANCER American Cancer Society................................................ 303-758-2030 American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center Imaging & Radiology......................... 970-858-2149 Grand Valley Oncology.....................................................970-254-3180 St. Mary’s Regional Cancer Center..............................970-298-7500 Women’s Wellness Connection (free breast and cervical screenings)........................866-951-9355 See also: Support Groups & Services

DENTAL CARE American Dental Association....................................... 800-621-8099 Colorado Dental Association.........................................303-740-6900

Senior Daybreak

STEPHEN S. KELLY, D.M.D.

Adult Daycare Program www.seniordaybreak.org 1620 Hermosa Ave. #64, Grand Junction......... 970-241-7798

La Villa Grande Care Center, See ad page 51.................................................. 970-245-1211 After Hours..................................................... 970-361-1630 Mantey Heights Rehab & Care Center, See ad page 46..................................................970-242-7356 Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 42................................................. 970-464-7500 The Willows Secured Assisted Living.........................970-858-2184 Western Slope Memory Care, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-462-9696

Colorado West Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Best Care in Oral Surgery www.drstephenkelly.com

2530 N. 8th St. #103, Grand Junction ...........970-245-2222

Julie M Gillis, DDS, PC

Caring for and enhancing your smile! www.juliegillisdds.com 1190 Bookcliff Ave. #201, Grand Junction..................... 970-242-3635

See also: Support Groups & Services

MarillacHealth Dental, See ad page 40..................................................970-200-1600 Western Slope Dental Center Dr. Brandon Berguin, Dr. William Berguin, Dr. Kira Funderburk.......................................970-241-3483

ARTHRITIS

DIABETES

Arthritis Center of Western Colorado......................970-858-2590

American Diabetes Association....................................800-342-2383 Community Hospital Nutrition Education & Diabetes Center...................................................................970-263-2664 St. Mary’s Hospital Diabetes Education Center.....970-298-2582

AUDIOLOGIST

See also: Support Groups & Services

Where Better Hearing Begins High-tech hearing with home town service 2532 Patterson Road #12, Grand Junction...... 970-243-6440

DISABILITIES & REHABILITATION Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center..... 970-858-3900

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Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado..................................................................................970-256-1274 Aspen Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, See ad page 50..................................................970-640-7416 BeeHive Homes Assisted Living, See ad page 49................................................. 970-549-6555 Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 3................................................... 970-610-0040

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2022 Inpatient Therapies........................................................970-858-2215 Outpatient Therapies.................................................... 970-858-2147 Community Hospital Therapy Works and Rehabilitation Services.................................................... 970-644-3720

Sharing is Caring

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve. Call or stop by today! 2425 Teller Ave., Grand Junction................... 970-243-3381

Elk Ridge Health Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 42................................................. 970-249-9683 Handicap Car Placards......................................................970-244-1664 Larchwood Inns, The PARC & Skilled Nursing Center, See ad page 2................................................... 970-245-0022 Life Adjustment Program, Hilltop Community Resources...................................... 970-245-3952

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 42................................................. 970-464-7500 St. Mary’s Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation............970-298-2041

EQUESTRIAN THERAPY Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center......970-216-8723 Harmony Acres Equestrian Center............................. 970-261-5899

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Mobility Driven................................................. 970-712-1435 Palisade Pharmacy, See ad page 23................ 970-464-5668 SafeSpace Builders, See ad page 28............... 970-462-9472

HEARING LOSS

Where Better Hearing Begins High-tech hearing with home town service 2532 Patterson Road #12, Grand Junction...... 970-243-6440

Hearing Loss Association of America, Western Colorado Chapter.............................................970-241-2592 See also: Support Groups & Services

St. Mary’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation........970-298-6100

HEART DISEASE

STRiVE..................................................................................... 970-243-3702

American Heart Association...................................... www.Heart.org

See also: Support Groups & Services

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We treat the

WHOLE BODY WHOLE LIFE! so you can have a

Our team will work with you one-on-one to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for you.

At Compass Medical Center - Grand Junction we offer an array of services not found in most healthcare settings. Our ability to offer the best in medical and alternative treatments in one location means that our patients have more options.

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MEDICARE HEAL SUPPLE (970) 242SOME PLANS ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM.

Do you know the answers to these questions? 1. What is the difference between a Medicare Advantage and a Medigap plan? 2. Do all your physicians accept the plan you are considering? 3. Does the plan you are considering allow you to see any physician or go to any hospital in the country?

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CALL US TO FIND OUT YOUR OPTIONS!

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2022 SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Cardiology, 360 W. Park Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81505, See ad page 39............................................... 970-298-3050 St. Mary’s Cardiac Rehabilitation................................ 970-298-6000 St. Mary’s Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery..................... 970-298-7675

SCL Health | St. Mary’s Medical Center....................970-298-2273 SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Cardiology, 360 W. Park Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81505, See ad page 39............................................... 970-298-3050 Veterans Affairs Medical Center................................... 970-242-0731

HOLISTIC THERAPY

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Common Thread Healing Arts Services - Lucia Kay Reiki, Healing Touch, Craniosacral Therapy...720-717-9460 Compass Medical Center, See ad page 35................................................. 970-985-4506

Sunshine Rides, See ad page 18.......................970-777-7777

Counseling & Education Center....................................970-243-9539 Latimer House Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counseling............................................... 970-241-0324

HOSPITALS & SURGICAL CENTERS

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Spine, See ad page 38.................. 970-878-9752 Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center.................................................................... 970-858-3900 Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center Outpatient Procedure Center.......................................970-858-2562 Community Hospital..........................................................970-242-0920 Grand Valley Surgical Center.........................................970-298-7800 Plateau Valley Medical Clinic..........................................970-487-3565

Celebrate Life’s Joys!

Mind Springs Health.......................................................... 970-241-6023 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)............970-462-3989 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255 See also: Support Groups & Services

NUTRITION Community Hospital Nutrition Education & Diabetes Center...................................................................970-263-2664 Compass Medical Center, See ad page 35...... 970-985-4506

COLORADO

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS

Our fellowship trained

SPORTS MEDICINE & SPINE

orthopedic surgeons and

PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER

providers at Colorado Advanced Orthopedics use appropriate surgical and non-surgical techniques, rendering the best results for patients with the least amount of pain, shortest recovery times possible with the goal of zero infection rates.

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SCL Health

HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE

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SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Cardiology 360 W Park Drive | Grand Junction, Colorado 81505 970-298-3050 SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Delta Cardiology 296 Stafford Ln. | Delta, CO 81416 970-298-3077

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2022 OPTICAL

FullOptical Service Optical • Repairs • Repairs • Family Owned & Operated Full Service Family Owned & Operated

EXPERTS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT

1316 North Ave., Grand Junction.................970-245-6821

ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES

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Get in touch with us today and let us help you find solutions to your pain HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

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Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Spine, See ad page 38................................................. 970-878-9752 Colorado Injury & Pain Specialists, See ad page 40..................................................970-242-0162

PAIN MANAGEMENT Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center....... 970-858-3900 Atlas Arch Neurosurgery................................................970-858-2580 Outpatient Procedure Center......................................970-858-2562 Red Rock Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine......970-858-2585 Colorado Injury & Pain Specialists, See ad page 40....................................................970-242-0162

The Area’s Leading Physical Therapy Team

Don’t Suffer in Pain Neuropathy Regenerative Medicine Rehabilitative Therapy

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We’ve made it

Kush Gardens, See ad page 16.......................... 970-283-8927

easy

PHARMACY

all your medical and dental care under one roof

Colorado Injury & Pain Specialists, See ad page 40..................................................970-242-0162

Palisade Pharmacy, See ad page 23................ 970-464-5668

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Now Accepting New Patients!

Community Hospital Therapy Works and Rehabilitation Services.................................................... 970-644-3720

Medicare • Medicaid • Uninsured Commercial Insurance Sliding Fee Discount Program Available

Skilled Nursing

Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Home Health Aides www.EliteCareAtHome.org

2829 North Ave. #102 (Solarus Sq.), Grand Jct.... 970-208-8359

La Villa Grande Care Center, See ad page 51.................................................. 970-245-1211 After Hours..................................................... 970-361-1630

970-200-1600 TWO LOCATIONS! Next to St. Mary’s Mesa County Health Dept. 2333 N. 6th Street 510 29 1/2 Road

MarillacHealth.org

Larchwood Inns, The PARC & Skilled Nursing Center, See ad page 2................................................... 970-245-0022 Mantey Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center, See ad page 46..................................................970-242-7356

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2022 St. Mary’s Physical & Occupational Therapies.......970-298-6100

VASCULAR CARE

PHYSICIANS Grand Valley Primary Care..............................................970-263-2600 Grand Valley Primary Care - Fruita............................. 970-858-6677 MarillacHealth, See ad page 40........................970-200-1600

Personalized treatment for every patient Arteries - Vascular - Ultra Sound - Veins 360 W. Park Dr., Ste. 101B, Grand Junction . . .970-852-4847

POST-COVID RECOVERY

VISION

Family Health West.............................................................970-200-1511

Audio Information Network of Colorado.................877-443-2001 Center for Independence ..............................................970-241-0315 Colorado Center for the Blind........................................303-778-1130 Colorado Talking Book Library ....................................800-685-2136 Grand Junction Lions Club Eye Glass Program.... 970-640-3369 National Eye Institute Information Center...............301-496-5248 The Optical Center.......................................... 970-245-6821

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES HIV, HCV & STI testing, Western Colorado Health Network............................ 970-243-2437 Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, Family Planning .................................................................. 970-248-6906

SPEECH THERAPY

See also: Support Groups & Services

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Compass Medical Center, See ad page 35................................................. 970-985-4506

WEIGHT CONTROL Compass Medical Center, See ad page 35...... 970-985-4506 Community Hospital Weight Loss Program............ 970-242-9123 St. Mary’s Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Center..................................................................................... 970-298-6400 See also: Support Groups & Services

Dedicated to Compassionate Care Western Slope Memory Care provides a safe and secure environment while allowing residents with Alzheimer’s or Dementia to live their best life. All Inclusive Pricing! • 24-Hour Professional Care Staff • On-site and Community Activities Program, • • • •

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970-462-9696

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Community Hospital Therapy Works and Rehabilitation Services.................................................... 970-644-3720 St. Mary’s Life Center Outpatient................................970-298-6100

RECOVER-CARE WEST HEALTHCARE Experience Nursing and Rehabilitation at their best at Recover Care Facilities

151 E. 3rd Street • Palisade, Co 81526

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Short Term Skilled Care Rehab to Home Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies Long Term Care Life Engagement – Memory Care Hospice Care Private and Semi-Private Rooms

Short Term Skilled Care Rehab to Home Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies Long Term Care Hospice Care Private and Semi-Private Rooms

970-464-7500

970-249-9683

Most Insurance Accepted Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial

Please call us to schedule a virtual tour to discuss what we can do to meet your healthcare needs. Language Assistance Services are available to individuals with limited English proficiency, upon request. It is our goal to keep our residents, families, and community informed regarding how we are doing during the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic and about the steps, we are taking to keep our residents and staff safe from the spread of the virus.

CAREGIVING

CAREGIVING There are two kinds of caregivers: unskilled and skilled. An unskilled (nonmedical assistance) caregiver is someone who will do stuff like walk with you, run a few errands and tidy up the living room. A skilled (medical assistance) caregiver can do everything an unskilled caregiver can do, plus give you a shot.

Elder Abuse & Neglect.....................................45 Medical Assistance (Skilled).........................45 Non-Medical Assistance (Unskilled).........45 Respite Care & Day Care (Short-term)...45 Support Groups..................................................45

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CAREGIVING | 2022

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

CAREGIVING

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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CAREGIVING | 2022 ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT Colorado Home Health Complaint Line ................. 800-842-8826 Elder Abuse/Adult Protection, Mesa County..........970-248-2888 Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Colorado Legal Services.................................................. 970-243-7940

Bringing Health Care Home to You

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (SKILLED) Abode of Colorado Hospice and Home Health.....................................................970-541-0381

Skilled Nursing

Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Home Health Aides www.EliteCareAtHome.org

2829 North Ave. #102 (Solarus Sq.), Grand Jct.... 970-208-8359

SummitWest Care, See ad page 45..................970-263-0202

NON-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (UNSKILLED)

BrightStar Care

Discover a higher standard of home care www.brightstarcare.com Serving

Mesa, Garfield, Caregiver Task Force......................................................... 970-248-2717

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Personal Care • Housekeeping • Respite Care www.nightingales-care.com 2352 N. 7th St. Suite C, Grand Junction ......... 970-208-3985

Visiting Angels..................................................................... 970-254-8888

RESPITE CARE & DAY CARE (SHORT-TERM) Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 3................................................... 970-610-0040 Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley, See ad page 52..................................................970-243-3381 Hilltop Senior Daybreak, See ad page 60........ 970-241-7798 La Villa Grande Care Center, See ad page 51.................................................. 970-245-1211 After Hours..................................................... 970-361-1630 Larchwood Inns, The PARC & Skilled Nursing Center, See ad page 2................................................... 970-245-0022 Mantey Heights Rehab & Care Center, See ad page 46..................................................970-242-7356 Nightingales Home Care, See ad page 61....... 970-208-3985

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STELLAR Service, it’s what we do! including:

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Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy

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The STELLAR Difference Is Our Values! SERVICE We pledge to diligently serve our residents, their families and each other with care, compassion and love.

INSPIRATION We pledge to empower our residents and each other: to seek fulfillment from life by inspiring hopes and dreams.

INTEGRITY We pledge to act responsibly, be trustworthy and to take responsibility for our actions.

JOY We pledge to help others, every day, to smile, be happy and enjoy.

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SENIOR HOUSING | 2022

SENIOR HOUSING where other people your age live? An independent living community may be right up your alley. Do you need some assistance with managing your prescriptions, dressing or grooming? Contact an assisted living facility. And if you need medical care, nursing homes can help.

Independent Living............................................49 Assisted Living...............................................49-50 Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation.................50

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SENIOR HOUSING | 2022

Determine what level of care is right for you

Are you independent? Need a little assistance? Or a nurse? By Teresa Ambord

SENIOR HOUSING

lder housing isn’t what it once was, and thank goodness for that. I worked part-time in a real convalescent hospital when I was in college. 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. 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 information available. News of substandard care travels fast in the medical community, so ask the patient’s doctor, nurses and thera-

FIND OUT IF THE FACILITY HAS CURRENT VALID STATE AND LOCAL LICENSES, AND LIABILITY AND MALPRACTICE INSURANCE. pists what facilities they would recommend. Also ask social workers, relatives and friends.

WHAT TO CONSIDER 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.

GET THE UNSEEN STORY 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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INDEPENDENT LIVING

The Cottages of Hilltop Exceptional Patio Home Retirement Living www.thecottagesgj.org

Grand Junction (several locations) .............. 970-434-2111

Grand Junction Housing Authority, See ad page 29................................................. 970-245-0388 Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments, 3032 N. 15th St.............................................. 970-245-0388 Ratekin Towers, 875 Main St........................ 970-245-0388 The Highlands, 805 Bookcliff Ave................ 970-245-0388 Walnut Park Apartments, 2236 N. 17th St.... 970-245-0388

ASSISTED LIVING Aspen Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 622 28 1/4 Road, See ad page 50......................970-640-7416 BeeHive Homes Assisted Living, 2395 H Road, See ad page 49.......................... 970-549-6555

Cappella of Grand Junction

Quality assisted living in a residential setting

We provide care in a home-like setting with attention given to the needs of each resident. We get to know each of our residents, which is what makes our house feel like home. We Provide • Help with daily living activities • Nurse on staff • Medication monitoring • Home cooked dietitian-approved meals • Individual and group activities Your private room comes complete with all furnishings and... • Three-quarter private bath • Emergency call system • Cable TV/WIFI and phone hookups • 24-hour security

Assisted Living and Memory Support www.cappellagrandjunction.com

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628 26 1/₂ Road, Grand Junction ..................... 970-610-0040

The Commons of Hilltop THE COMMONS

A Vibrant Assisted & Independent Living Community www.thecommonsgj.org

625 27½ Road, Grand Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-243-3333

The Fountains of Hilltop THE FOUNTAINS

A Graceful Assisted & Independent Living Community www.thefountainsgj.org

3203 N. 15th St., Grand Junction ................... 970-243-8800

Grand Villa Assisted Living, 2680 N. 15th St........... 970-241-9706 Grandview Care Lodge, 815 26 1/2 Road.................. 970-241-8896

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Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson, Fruita....... 970-858-2174 Midlands Village, 435 32 Road #500 (manufactured housing community)........................970-434-8193 Monterey Park, 999 Bookcliff Ave...............................970-242-6682 Picture Ranch Mobile Home Park, 3251 E Road..........................................................................970-434-6800 Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley, 3260 N. 12th St...................................................................970-256-0006 Solstice Senior Living at Mesa View, 601 Horizon Place.............................................................. 970-241-0772

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

SENIOR HOUSING | 2022 Peachtree Assisted Living, 3450 F Road...................970-434-7062 Residence at Grand Mesa, 565 28 1/4 Road............ 970-241-8899 The Lodge at Grand Junction, 2656 Patterson Road.........................................................970-500-3416 The Vineyards Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1530 Walnut Ave.................................................................970-314-9057 The Willows Secured Assisted Living, 243 N. Cherry St..................................................................970-858-2184 Western Slope Memory Care, 2594 Patterson Road, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-462-9696

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SENIOR HOUSING

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We would like you to join us! Family is forever – and we would like you to be a part of our family and your preferred provider for Alzheimer’s special care. Our urgent response program helps you facilitate the quickest and easiest discharge or process for families needing secure Dementia care.

Call us at (970) 640–7416 for more information or to schedule a tour!

Community Living Center (VA Hospital), 2121 North Ave.................................................................... 970-244-1337 Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley, 2425 Teller Ave., See ad page 52..................................................970-243-3381 Elk Ridge Health Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 42................................................. 970-249-9683 La Villa Grande Care Center, 2501 Little Bookcliff Dr., See ad page 51.................................................. 970-245-1211 After Hours..................................................... 970-361-1630 Larchwood Inns, The PARC & Skilled Nursing Center, 2845 N. 15th St., See ad page 2....................... 970-245-0022 Long-term Care Ombudsman, Colorado Legal Services.................................................. 970-243-7940 Mantey Heights Rehab & Care Center, 2825 Patterson Road, See ad page 46.............970-242-7356 Mesa Manor, 2901 N. 12th St.........................................970-243-7211 Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center, 151 E. Third St., Palisade, See ad page 42...... 970-464-7500

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INSPIRATION

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Keeping our residents

Happy, Healthy, Connected and Thriving! Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley offers a rehabilitation team of physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists to ensure optimal health. For individuals returning home, we provide an Outpatient Therapy program to support continuity of care and continued recovery.

Skilled Nursing and Chronic Disease Management

Short-Term Stay and Respite Care

Our skilled nursing team provides complex clinical care such as wound care, pain management, and chronic disease management. Eagle Ridge also offers telemedicine as well as on-site physician visits for convenience, expertise, medical oversight, and coordination of care.

No matter the length of stay, Eagle Ridge provides personcentered care and opportunities to incorporate interests, activities, and engagement. We provide opportunities for guests to create meaningful connections with others navigating similar experiences. Eagle Ridge offers respite care for individuals when athome personal caregivers are unavailable.

Hospice and Comfort Care Our End of Life programming and comfort care services, including private-room hospice and palliative care, focus on symptom management, pain relief, and end-of-life wishes. Team members at Eagle Ridge customize care plans for each individual and do everything we can to ensure residents live comfortably during their last chapter of life.

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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 you’re terminally ill, and can offer it to your family and friends as well. While hospice can’t offer you a miracle drug, what they do offer is a miracle.

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END OF LIFE | 2022

A letter for when you can’t speak for yourself

END OF LIFE

By Teresa Ambord None of us is promised tomorrow regardless of our age. There is

Outstanding loans and other debts: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Insurance policies: Life: ______________________________________________________

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

Casualty:__________________________________________________

Date:_________________________________________________ Dear:_________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

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.

Cars registered in my name:

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

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My legal documents, including my will, deed to my house, insurance policies, birth certificate and other items, can be found:

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

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 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.

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

Health:____________________________________________________

My investments:

(brokerage firm, accounts, contact information)

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My pension:

(amounts, plan administrator, contact information)

(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: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ How to distribute personal items not in my will: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 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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END OF LIFE | 2022 ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

HOSPICE CARE

Community Hospital..........................................................970-644-3154

HopeWest, See ad page 60............................... 970-241-2212 La Villa Grande Care Center, See ad page 51.................................................. 970-245-1211 After Hours..................................................... 970-361-1630 National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (Hospice Helpline)............................................................800-658-8898

CEMETERIES City of Grand Junction Municipal Cemeteries Orchard Mesa & Crown Point....................................... 970-244-1550 Elmwood Cemeteries, Fruita......................................... 970-858-7219 Grand Junction Memorial Gardens.............................970-243-3490

MONUMENTS & HEADSTONES

Palisade Municipal Cemetery........................................970-464-5602

Morris Monument, LLC, See ad page 55........ 970-323-6658 Snyder Grand Valley Memorials, See ad page 56..................................................970-242-2020 Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado..............................................................970-263-8986 Wreaths Across America (decorates veterans’ graves for Christmas)............970-250-1174

Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado..............................................................970-263-8986 Whitewater Cemetery Association.............................970-216-0365

FUNERAL & BEREAVEMENT Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory.........970-243-2450 Martin Mortuary and Crematory..................................970-243-1538 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1929

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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. A key lesson you discover in support groups is you are not alone.

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES | 2022

What you need to know about mental health care By Amy Abbott

ne in five Americans will experience a mental illness in any given year, according to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Seniors are no exception. According to the Centers for Disease Control, anxiety, depression and mood disorders are most common in the over-55 age group. Sometimes this means you or a relative facing admission to a psychiatric or mental health facility.

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even something as small as nail scissors. Once on the unit, patients participate in daily activities, which include group therapy, exercise and recreation, and discussion with a psychiatric nurse practitioner or psychiatrist. Individual therapy is no longer the focus of most psychiatric facilities, and groups are led by licensed clinical social workers. A team of mental health professionals will monitor your progress and work with you and your family on continued treatment. Patients are allowed visitors during limited hours. Most facilities do not offer private rooms because sharing space with another person is considered part of therapy. Some facilities offer specialized programs for seniors. However, there’s a difference between patients with dementia and those with mental illness. Dementia patients generally won’t improve, while patients with mental illness can make great progress with the right treatment. Dementia patients may be admitted for an evaluation of their medication.

If a medical professional recommends mental health treatment for you or your family member, you’ll likely be referred for one of four kinds of treatment: inpatient care, partial hospitalization, outpatient care or private therapy. The level of care is recommended by a licensed clinical social worker who does an assessment, which is reviewed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Most assessments cost nothing, but you may want to confirm there’s no fee or that your insurance covers it. An assessment can last up to two hours and covers issues of current and past mental health POST-HOSPITAL OPTIONS status, along with relevant medical and family issues. You may be offered one of these options upon discharge: Some facilities are limited in which insurance they can take. However, patients who are in danger of harming Partial hospitalization: This day program mirrors inpatient themselves or others must be accepted. The Emergency programming without the overnight stay. Patients arrive in Medical Labor and Treatment Act, passed in 1986, requires the morning and have five or six hours of therapy, eating that psychiatric and other hospitals accept patients in lunch in the facility. Transportation may be available. Many emergency situations, regardless of their ability to pay. facilities offer day programs on various schedules. For standard admission, know Outpatient treatment: Most comWestern Slope your insurance status for a hospital offer multiple outpatient stay so there are no surprises on the Mental Health Resources munities programs, from those by traditional back end. On average, inpatient care National Alliance on Mental Illness inpatient hospitals to counselors can run hundreds of dollars per day, (NAMI) hosts weekly support groups hosting office therapy groups. These and the average length of stay in inoffering free, confidential support groups generally meet for several for those living with mental health patient mental health facilities is five hours in the morning, afternoon or challenges and their families: to seven days. Some facilities require evening, three days a week. Outthat a patient’s insurance deductible • 4th Tuesday at Sacred Heart Cathpatient groups may have up to 10 be satisfied before they’re admitted. olic Church, Fruita. 970-462-3989 participants. For more information, call: Inpatient care: If you or your loved Private therapy: Most psychiatrists one are admitted to an inpatient fa• NAMI, Western Slope only offer medication management, 970-985-8591 cility, the admission process involves so you may see them only periodia search for contraband. While most • Colorado Crisis Services is availcally. Counseling sessions can be as patients in a psychiatric unit will not able 24/7 | 844-493-TALK (8255) frequent as twice a week or as little be inclined to violence as portrayed • NAMI Crisis Text Line as once a month, depending on one’s in the movies, anything that could be Text NAMI to 741741 diagnosis and personal needs. ■ considered a weapon is not allowed, www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES | 2022 ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTION

CANCER

Al-Anon Support Group....................................................970-242-1075 Alano Club...............................................................................970-243-1010 Alcoholics Anonymous.....................................................970-245-9649 Mind Springs Health.......................................................... 970-241-6023 Mind Springs Health Women’s Recovery Center & Circle Recovery for Men.................................................. 970-245-4213 Parents (Family) of Addicted Loved Ones.............. 970-216-2232 Syringe Exchange-Access Program, Western Colorado Health Network............................ 970-243-2437

American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872 Art Exploration Classes....................................................970-298-2351 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Head & Neck Cancer Support Group........................970-245-2400 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter................................................720-440-8620 Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group.................................................970-298-2351 Look Good, Feel Better (beauty tips for post-treatment)............................... 800-395-5665 MACHO Men (Men Against Cancer Helping Others).....................970-298-2351 St. Mary’s Cancer Survivorship Program.................970-298-2351 Woman to Woman.............................................................970-298-2351 Yoga for Life..........................................................................970-298-2351

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

Senior Daybreak

Adult Daycare Program www.seniordaybreak.org 1620 Hermosa Ave. #64, Grand Junction......... 970-241-7798

CAREGIVING Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups..............................................800-272-3900 Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 3................................................... 970-610-0040 Caregiver Connections.....................................................970-257-2390

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado.......970-256-1274 Aspen Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, See ad page 50..................................................970-640-7416 Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 3................................................... 970-610-0040

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES | 2022

Sometimes we all need a little help caring for a loved one

Caregiver Support Group............................................... 970-610-0040 Hilltop Caregivers Support Group...............................970-241-7798 Meredith G Coaching........................................................ 970-812-3201 Veterans Dementia Caregiver Support Group.......800-272-3900

COMPANIONSHIP St. Mary’s Senior Companion Program.................... 970-298-9092

DIABETES American Diabetes Association....................................800-342-2383 St. Mary’s Hospital Diabetes Education Center.....970-298-2582

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

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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O P E R A T E D

Center for Independence................................. 970-241-0315 Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition............................ 303-839-1775 Colorado Discover Ability................................................970-257-1222 Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation..... 970-248-7103 Department of Human Services, Mesa County.....970-241-8480 Disability Law Colorado................................................... 970-241-6371 Disabled American Veterans..........................................970-263-2848

Call (970) 241-7798

L O C A L L Y

DISABILITIES

Handicap Car Placards......................................................970-244-1664 B Y

H I L L T O P

Life Adjustment Program, Hilltop Community Resources...................................... 970-245-3952 Mosaic/Bethphage Handicap Program...................... 970-245-0519 Special Olympics Colorado............................................ 720-359-3100 STRiVE..................................................................................... 970-243-3702

FOOD SERVICES & MEAL PROGRAMS

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

Food Bank of the Rockies, See ad page 19......970-464-1138 Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen..........................................970-241-3658

GRIEF Compassionate Friends................................................... 970-434-3822 Grief Group for Pets..........................................................970-434-7337 GriefShare.............................................................................. 970-628-1453 Healing Hearts, HopeWest ........................................... 970-248-8844 HEARTBEAT/Survivors After Suicide.......................... 970-778-9274 Mending Hearts, HopeWest......................................... 970-248-8844

HOSPICE | PALLIATIVE CARE | GRIEF SUPPORT

We are a nonprofit organization that has been serving our communities for more than 28 years. Through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we profoundly change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

(970) 241-2212 • HopeWestCO.org

Veteran Spouses Grief and Loss..................................970-263-8986

HEARING IMPAIRMENTS AAA Hearing..................................................... 970-243-6440 Hearing Loss of America......................................... 970-241-0315 x29 Hearing Loss Association of America, Western Colorado Chapter.............................................970-241-2592

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES | 2022 MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING Counseling and Education Center...............................970-243-9539 Latimer House Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counseling............................................... 970-241-0324 Mind Springs Health.......................................................... 970-241-6023 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)............970-462-3989 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255

Assisting You In Your Home Personal Care • Meal Preparation Medication Reminders • Housekeeping & Laundry Shopping & Errands • Companionship • Wellness Checks Respite Care • Dementia Care • Fall Prevention Assistance

MISCELLANEOUS

“I couldn’t ask for better help! All staff are very professional, compassionate, caring and giving!” -Sherry O.

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STROKE

GROUP NAME:________________________________________

St. Mary’s Stroke Support Group................................ 970-298-1980

MEETING TIME / DAYS:__________________________________

VISION

MEETING LOCATION:____________________________________

American Council of the Blind.....................................800-424-8666 Center for Independence.................................................970-241-0315 Colorado Center for the Blind........................................303-778-1130 Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation..... 970-248-7103 National Eye Institute Information Center...............301-496-5248 Western Slope Visionaries...............................................970-241-0315

WEIGHT LOSS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Colorado 458....................................................................... 970-628-4981 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Grace Point............................................................................970-523-0241 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)..........................720-278-8537

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter.............303-832-2322 American Kidney Fund.....................................................800-638-8299 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Latimer House...................................................................... 970-241-0324 Gamblers Anonymous.......................................................917-363-3719 Healing Hands Hour (touchless energy healing).970-298-2351 HIV Support Services, Western Colorado Health Network............................ 970-243-2437 Huntington’s Disease Society of America................ 303-321-5503 Lupus Foundation of Colorado.....................................303-597-4050 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.............970-243-0894 Mindful Pain Management.............................................. 970-257-3764 MS Breakfast Group..........................................................970-985-4935 Multiple Sclerosis Society...............................................800-344-4867 Muscular Dystrophy Association ................................ 303-691-3331 Parent Support Group, Western Colorado............ 970-640-2591 Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies.....................303-830-1839 Parkinson’s Support Group............................................970-201-6952 Post-Polio Support Group............................................. 720-940-9291 PTSD Support Group........................................................ 970-257-3764

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

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OTHER RESOURCES | 2022

OTHER RESOURCES Life will throw you several curve balls. At some point you’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.

Automotive............................................................65 Community Resources.....................................65 Computer Equipment, Service & Training...............................................65 Crisis Services...............................................65-66 Employment Information...............................66 Entertainment......................................................66 Florist.......................................................................66 Food Services & Meal Programs.................66 Foundations & Nonprofit Support.............66 Health Clubs & Spas..........................................66 Health Promotion & Education...................66 Income Tax Preparation & Planning...........67 Insurance Medicare, Life, Home, Auto..........................67 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection..............67 Libraries...........................................................67-68 Limousines.............................................................68 National & State Resources...........................68 Newspapers & Magazines...............................68 Pets & Animal Care............................................68 Senior Centers.....................................................68 Theaters & Stages..............................................68 Transportation.....................................................68 Veterans Information.................................68-69 Volunteer Opportunities.................................69 www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

OTHER RESOURCES | 2022

6 tips to keep you safe from internet bad guys By Adam Cochran

OTHER RESOURCES

n the early days of computers, bad guys generally took the form of either hackers or viruses. However, today there are numerous ways bad characters use technology to extort money, steal information or wreak havoc on your online life. The following tips, while certainly not an extensive list, are practical guidelines to help you avoid the many clever technology security threats. TIP 1: Don’t fear technology. Security is one of the most popular topics in the tech world, but sometimes the hype surpasses the actual threat. You’ve likely read articles about viruses spreading to cell phones, or hackers accessing a major company’s client data. More often than not, these are self-serving articles produced by computer security companies to promote their services. Don’t fear using computers because a fairly minuscule number of people are impacted by technology security threats. TIP 2: Don’t panic. The digital world’s “bad guys” take advantage of you when you’re vulnerable. If you receive urgent bad news in an email or phone call, or a scary alert comes up on your device, don’t panic. Your first and safest assumption is that the message is fake. Hang up and reboot your phone, or close the email and restart your computer. Wherever you receive the message, don’t be afraid to end the interaction and walk away. Come back after you’ve cooled down. Call an expert and have the message verified. TIP 3: Never respond directly to the threat. If you receive a recorded message in your voicemail, a scary email, or a text alert on your phone saying you’re in trouble, don’t call the number provided in the warning. Your bank, the IRS and even your friend (who likely has not been kidnapped in Cameroon) all have direct phone numbers. TIP 4: No legitimate entity knows whether you have a technology problem. If you receive a call, text message or email from Microsoft, Dell, Apple or the government saying your device security has been compromised, it’s ALWAYS a scam. Bad guys often trick caller ID into indicating they’re

IF YOU RECEIVE URGENT BAD NEWS IN AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL, OR A SCARY ALERT COMES UP ON YOUR DEVICE, DON’T PANIC. YOUR FIRST AND SAFEST ASSUMPTION IS THAT THE MESSAGE IS FAKE. calling from Microsoft or Amazon. They almost always use fake nondescript Eastern accents and background noise in an attempt to convince potential victims that they’re calling from an official call center. TIP 5: Don’t ever let a stranger remote control your device. Occasionally, tech companies will request to control your device remotely in order to troubleshoot an issue. If you call Quicken or Dell for assistance, you can probably trust the person on the other end to remotely control your computer to get you through the problem. However, if a stranger contacts you and tells you they need to scan your computer for problems, hang up and walk away. Once a bad player has control of your computer, they can download system files, change passwords and even tamper with your bank accounts. TIP 6: Avoid obscure free apps. This is especially true with Windows and Android devices, but even iPhone and Apple computers are occasionally vulnerable to apps that pretend to be a tool, but actually harvest information or spread junk. Many legitimate companies produce free apps, but they’re generally tied to an obvious source of revenue. They may recommend you buy the full version of the app, subscribe to a premium service, or are connected to a retail channel such as Amazon. If you installed a free game with no obvious form of revenue, the app is at best gathering data from your device and at worst spreading malware (viruses and other unwanted programs) to your device that will create bigger problems later. ■

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OTHER RESOURCES | 2022 AUTOMOTIVE

Mesa County Public Health........................................... 970-248-6900

Grand Junction Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, See ad page 65..................................................970-245-3100

Mesa County RSVP - Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)...........................................970-243-9839

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), See ad page 19...................................................970-248-2746 Business Incubator and Small Business Counselors............................................................................. 970-243-5242 Chamber of Commerce, Fruita.....................................970-858-3894

Mesa County Solid Waste Management...................970-241-6846 Mesa County Workforce Center..................... 970-248-0871 Time and Temperature..................................................... 970-242-2550 Visit Grand Junction......................................................... 970-256-4060 Western Colorado 2-1-1, See ad page 19...................................2-1-1 or 1-888-217-1215

Chamber of Commerce, Grand Junction..................970-242-3214

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SERVICE & TRAINING

Chamber of Commerce, Palisade................................970-464-7458

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

Colorado State University Extension......................... 970-244-1834

Grand Valley Computer Users Group/ PC Partners...........................................................................970-257-0825

Curbside Recycling Services............................................970-242-1036 Elections, City of Fruita....................................................970-858-3663 Elections, City of Grand Junction................................ 970-244-1509 Elections, Mesa County.................................................... 970-244-1662 Elections, Town of Palisade...........................................970-464-5602

Mesa County Libraries..................................................... 970-243-4442 Parks and Recreation, Grand Junction......................970-254-3866 PCs and Pixels (computer repair)............................... 970-201-2250 Senior Recreation Center, Grand Junction.............. 970-243-7408

CRISIS SERVICES

Hilltop Community Resources..................................... 970-242-4400

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

Mesa County Department of Human Services......970-241-8480

American Red Cross..........................................................970-242-4851

Mesa County Libraries......................................................970-243-4783

Child Protection Hotline................................................... 970-242-1211

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OTHER RESOURCES

Grand Junction Economic Partnership.....................970-245-4332

$105

OTHER RESOURCES | 2022 Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center Emergency ............................................970-858-2119

Food Stamps, Mesa County Department of Human Services......970-241-8480

Community Hospital Emergency ............................... 970-644-3100

Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Clothing Bank......970-241-3658

HomewardBound of the Grand Valley......................970-256-9424

Meals on Wheels - Dining Sites & Home Delivery, See ad page 8................................................... 970-298-9844

Latimer House Crisis Line (domestic violence, sexual assault)............................ 970-241-6704 Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.........................................970-244-3500

Salvation Army .....................................................................970-242-7513

Non-Emergency Dispatch (police, sheriff, etc.)... 970-242-6707

Senior Recreation Center................................................ 970-243-7408

Poison Control.....................................................................800-222-1222

Soup Kitchen, Catholic Outreach................................970-243-0091

Search and Rescue, Division of Emergency Services...................................970-244-3265

FOUNDATIONS & NONPROFIT SUPPORT

St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency.....................................970-298-2273 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255 Victim Services, Grand Junction Police Department........................... 970-549-5290

OTHER RESOURCES

Rescue Mission, Grand Junction..................................970-243-4230

Art Center Guild, Western Colorado Center for the Arts..................... 970-245-9215 Colorado Mesa University Foundation...................... 970-248-1902 Community Hospital Foundation................................970-644-3490 Family Health West Foundation................................... 970-858-2132

Victim Services, Mesa County Sheriff’s Department............................970-244-3275

Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital....................................... 970-298-1954