Fifty & Better | Summer | 2023

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The brain needs access to the full perspective of the sound scene to work as it should. Not receiving this can lead to brain problems.

Brain problems can become life problems. When access to the right input is limited, a hearing problem can lead to serious problems in life.

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Birding is a perfect activity here in Northern Colorado. Don’t worry if you are just getting started, we have lots of suggestions for you. NoCo has an abundance of bird varieties in most natural areas. Join a group, or make your backyard bird-friendly and enjoy!

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EVERY YEAR I LOOK FORWARD TO summer with that same endless summer feeling of my youth. It seems as though there will be weeks ahead of unscheduled time that will be filled with spontaneous fun and fulfilling activity. I even manage to maintain the myth that I can schedule trips and events and still maintain the endless summer feel.

Then reality sets in and I see that I have already scheduled half my summer by late-April with trips and guests and activities. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about each of these things individually but when I look at them all together, I start to feel tired.

The thing is that we like to see our people and most of that happens in the summer when we’re all out and about traveling and getting together. And we love that, and by the end of the summer we’re ready for the quieter days of fall.

A longtime friend, who was a mentor to our kids and a close confidant to me, died on his motorcycle on a backroad in the mountains of Baja California Sur in Mexico a few weeks ago. Heart attack. He’s not the first friend and mentor to die but was the closest to us. No one really saw it coming, and it renewed our commitment to make time for those people who are important to us, to take that minute to go grab a beer or dinner, or take a walk, or shoot off an email or, better, make a phone call.

We’re having a small, impromptu reunion of sorts in a couple of weeks with friends that we’ve known since college and even elementary school. One of the group was traveling and said he wanted to stop through town, then another said he’d join, then a couple more were in. One friend was on the fence, but right after our friend died in Mexico, he bought a plane ticket.

We’re getting to an age where we need to take those opportunities to connect with old friends, family, new friends, neighbors. Not everything has to be a big event—a quiet dinner on the Rio patio catching up and telling stories will do. Driving to Greeley for breakfast with an old friend who’s visiting his sister becomes an easy decision to make.

It turns out that if I don’t get the garage cleaned out this weekend because I’m spending some time with friends and family, it’s OK. It will still be there next week and, in my case, the next week and possibly the next week. Although at some point I’ll have to dig the bikes out so we can ride over to the pool!

So we try to hold both of these things: the happiness we feel sharing time with friends and family and the weariness we feel from overscheduling.

In any case, I’m learning that we can’t count on seeing people tomorrow, so best to try to spend time with them today.

VOLUME 10 • NUMBER 1

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OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Fire up the grill with new accessories

COLORADO’S GRILLING SEASON

stretches throughout the year but ramps up during spring and summer. Hopefully, you’ve cleaned the grill, filled the propane tank and replaced any malfunctioning parts.

The New York Times suggests staying away from grilling tool sets because they are usually “substandard in quality and poorly designed.” They add, “We think the smart money is on buying only what you need, choosing tools of top quality, instead of paying for low-quality extras that inevitably turn into clutter.”

Consider adding something new like these suggestions from the Times, Family Handyman and Good Housekeeping.

• Mercer Hell’s Handle Large Fish Turner

• Best BBQ Grill Brush

• OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Basting Brush

• Grillaholics Grill Basket

• Grilling gloves: US Forge 400 Welding Gloves

• Hudson Durable Goods Chef Apron –with pockets for tools and phone

• Cave Tools Meat Claws–helps shred or pick up large quantities of meat

• Nexgrill Cast Iron Smoker Box from Home Depot, Amazon and Ace

Still time to garden

BY NOW MOST GARDENING classes have ended. Fort Collins Gardens on Spring Creek offers a few high-quality gardeners’ education classes throughout the summer at www.fcgov.com/ gardens/adult-classes. Perhaps the times don’t match your schedule. Learn gardening at your leisure on YouTube.com.

Is it too late to start a garden? Pull up YouTube on your viewing device. Write “late gardening” in the search bar, hit return and learn “How to Tell When It’s Too Late to Start a Garden” or “5 Late Winter Garden Tips,” and more. Even see a lesson on planting tomatoes late in the season. Want to redesign your garden over the summer. Type “garden design,” to find more than ten design videos. Type “winter garden preparation” or “preparing garden for winter” and discover 18 lessons. A few videos may charge a fee, but most are free. You can learn any gardening subject when you get the inclination!

Enhance your home with a water feature

WANT TO CHANGE YOUR home’s atmosphere? An indoor water feature improves air quality, restores moisture, purifies air, enhances sleep, relieves stress, creates a relaxed atmosphere and provides pleasant background sounds. Outside fountains offer ornamental interest, soothing sounds and a habitat for wildlife.

According to the Indian Vastu Shastra, flowing water symbolizes the flow of money, happiness, and love. It brings you good luck and positivity. Feng shui claims the entrance of any house is a good place for your feature, as it provides opportunities and energies in the home. This location attracts wealth to the family.

Every 4-6 months, remove all water from the feature, clean the parts and refill with fresh water. Save water by recirculating the water in an outdoor fountain. Turn off the pump and empty the bowls during cold winter months to prevent damage.

Choose water features made of ceramic or stainless-steel rather than plastic. Then, install and enjoy!

Feel younger through fitness

AS WE AGE, MAINTAINING MUSCLE MASS is less about looking buff than it is about being healthy. The benefits of hitting the gym are even more important as we age. If we maintain muscle mass and cardiovascular health into our 50s, 60s and 70s, we get a huge payoff—the ability to continue to do things we love without fear of injury or losing our balance. Our bodies look and feel younger, and we are more able to easily move around out in the world and at home. Aim for two to three weight training sessions a week, even if it’s just dumbbells or resistance exercises on a mat at home. Also try to fit in at least 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, according to the Mayo Clinic. Don’t forget to stretch. Stretching helps maintain flexibility and range of motion, increasing circulation and blood flow.

Lynn U Nichols

Defying the declining libido

OUR SEXUAL DRIVE DECLINES as we age, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. Once we get certain roadblocks out of the way—like dryness after menopause for women and erectile dysfunction for men—we can discover a renewed interest in sex. Ask your doctor about solutions for symptoms, then consider redefining sex. Sex doesn’t have to be just intercourse or something you do just before sleep. Get adventurous. Have sex when you are most energetic, like in the morning. Spend more time warming up with romance, touching and kissing as well as emotional sharing. If you are still struggling, see a sex therapist. You just might learn something you’ve never before considered.

Catch some ZZZZs

NOTHING’S WORSE THAN waking up tired and dragging yourself through the day. As we age, our sleep patterns change. We tend to have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia, snoring, restless leg syndrome and the inability to sleep in late are all common problems for older adults. What can you do to get a good night’s sleep? Try these tips.

Cut out coffee by mid-afternoon. Did you know caffeine stays in your system for an average of 4 to 6 hours? A late afternoon coffee just might mean a late night awake. Develop good sleep hygiene—go to bed at the same time each night, avoid screens, limit alcohol, dim the lights and no snacking before bed.

If you do wake up during the night, don’t lie there and fret. Get up and read, listen to mellow music or do another quiet activity with the lights dim. Once you feel sleepy, crawl back in bed.

Remember, just because you might get less sleep now than when you were younger doesn’t mean you need less. In fact, we need just as much if not more sleep as we age.

Discover the Gardens on Spring Creek

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW to discover at the Gardens on Spring Creek, and a visit this summer will be no exception. This 12-acre botanical garden in Fort Collins is not only a beautiful spot to relax and unwind, but it also provides educational opportunities to the public in the areas of sustainable gardening, gardening for food, environmental stewardship and more. The site is divided into several small garden areas, including the popular Garden of Eatin’, Prairie Garden, Sustainable Backyard, and Wetlands, among others, so be prepared to spend hours seeing all there is to see at this unique Northern Colorado gem.

Interested in diving deeper into the Gardens? Consider signing up for one of the many classes the facility offers. From cooking and urban homesteading classes to garden yoga, to social programs for adults living in assisted living facilities, the Gardens on Spring Creek offer something for everyone. Tours are also available by reservation. To learn more or register for a program, visit www.fcgov.com/gardens/.

Katie Harris

Spend time on the Poudre River Trail

EXTENDING FROM ISLAND GROVE Regional Park in Greeley to Highway 392 in Windsor, the Poudre River Trail is a popular spot for recreation of all kinds. Walkers, joggers, cyclists and roller-bladers alike can be seen enjoying this wide, paved trail, which winds its way along the Poudre River Corridor. The trail’s popularity lies in its close proximity to Windsor and Greeley’s urban areas, coupled with its secluded, peaceful ambience. In fact, despite being surrounded by residential, retail, and even industrial developments in many areas, the trailsides remain home to a variety of wildlife including mammals, birds, fish and amphibians. For a trail map complete with popular pit stops and parking areas, visit www.poudretrail.org

Catch some free live music

LOVELAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at the Foote Lagoon—Hosted by Loveland’s Rialto Theater, this series is back for 2023 on Thursday evenings in July. Concerts begin at 7pm but guests are advised to arrive early to secure seating. The schedule is as follows:

July 6: Swing band “After Midnight”

July 13: Celtic “pirate” group “Potcheen”

July 20: Salsa band “Ricardo Peña y Los Bohemios”

July 27: Funk group “Groove a Licious”

Visit www.lovgov.org/Home/Components/News/ News/7011/ for more information.

Fort Collins Thursday Night Live at Old Town Square—Bohemian Nights is back this year featuring a series of free concerts in the heart of Fort Collins. Shows take place on Thursday nights at 7pm, June 1- Sept. 7 and include a range of musical genres from reggae to mariachi to country and more. To learn more visit www.bohemiannights.org/thursday-night-live/lineup/.

Our fine-feathered

KATIE HARRIS

IF YOU’VE EVER LOOKED

OUT the window and marveled at the site of a flock of geese flying in perfect formation, or a robin retrieving a bit of string for its nest, or a red-tailed hawk circling overhead, you may have stumbled upon a captivating new hobby without even realizing it.

Birding, the art of observing birds in their natural habitat and working to identify and learn about them, is a convenient activity to engage in here in Northern Colorado thanks to large areas of open space resulting in an abundance of bird species.

Liz Pruessner, Vice President of the Fort Collins Audubon Society, which serves birders and conservationists throughout Larimer County, says the City of Fort Collins and its surrounding areas are ideal for bird enthusiasts because a variety of birds can be found at just about any natural area.

“We’re in such a wonderful area for appreciating these spaces,” she says. “Whether you’re out on the Poudre Trail or visiting Fossil Creek Natural Area, pay attention to what you see.”

GET STARTED

One of the best things about birding is that you don’t need much to get started. Pruessner recommends investing in a good pair of binoculars and learning to use them before

heading out for the first time. In addition, you’ll need a field guide to help with identifying the birds you spot. While phone apps, like Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab, can be excellent resources, Pruessner prefers bringing along a paper field guide when she heads out.

“There’s something nice about being out there, paying attention to what’s outdoors, and noting things in a book,” she says. “In addition to just IDing a bird, a traditional field guide will point out things to watch for such as

size of the bird, colors and markings, which helps to hone observational skills and sharpen awareness.”

JOIN A GROUP

Pruessner also recommends tagging along with other birders, at least at first.

“There are tricks to identifying birds, such as birding by ear, which means listening for the distinct rhythms and patterns of their calls, which you can only learn from practice,” she explains. “You can really learn so much from spending time

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Birding for beginners

with experienced birders.”

Luckily for aspiring new birders, local field trip opportunities abound. The Fort Collins Audubon Society will host a trip to Well Gulch Nature Trail in Lory State Park on June 10th at 8am which is open to the public. The group will host several other birding field trips throughout the summer by reservation and for members only (an annual membership including emailed copies of the newsletter costs $20 and can be acquired at www.fortcollinsaudubon. org/pages/joinfcas.html.)

The Rocky Mountain Raptor program offers free, open-to-the-public educational events as well. On June 8th at 7:15pm the group will host a

presentation on local raptors at Coyote Ridge Natural Area in Fort Collins, and on June 17th at 2pm the group will meet in Granby to discuss raptors of the Rocky Mountains.

THE BIRDS

While birding is unique in its joint appeal to both introverts and extroverts, active and mobility impaired individuals alike, there’s one thing all birders have in common: a love of birds!

Pruessner says in addition to the common, year-round birds that can be seen in the area, spring migration has brought several new species to Northern Colorado in recent weeks.

Killdeer, notable for a call which

sounds the same as their name, can be seen in fields and near shallow water sources this time of year, as can the double-crested cormorant, a waterfowl with a trademark long, kinked neck.

One of Pruessner’s favorite birds to make an appearance this time of year is the turkey vulture, a large black bird which can be seen in groups of 50 or more in the trees along Mountain Avenue in Old Town, Fort Collins.

In addition, both cliff and barn swallows can be seen this season, particularly in intersections, fields and irrigation ditches, and should give any birder a reason to rejoice.

“Swallows are highly beneficial birds that eat pest insects,” explains Pruessner.

“They swoop and dive, catching mosquitos and miller moths, and are wonderful to have around this time of year.”

Other common sightings that can be spotted without having to step foot out of town include chickadees, crows, ravens, hawks, kestrels and owls.

Considered one of the most prized sightings across the birder community, bald eagles also make their nests in various spots across the region, especially near bodies of water.

Pruessner advised bird watchers to maintain a respectable distance when

observing these birds and others, especially when they’re on their nests.

“Birds need space and tranquility, especially this time of year,” she said. “But it’s certainly way cool to spot them.”

CREATE A BIRD-FRIENDLY SPACE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

Once you’ve developed a love of birding, a fun way to enhance the hobby can be to bring it home to your own backyard.

To get started, Pruessner recommends setting up a waterer and feeder, and planting both flowering and

fruiting native plants, while reducing the use of pesticides.

“You don’t need anything elaborate,” she explains. “A simple feeder will do. What’s important is to keep it clean to prevent transmitting diseases from bird to bird, and to keep cats inside when you have a feeder out.”

Both Wild Birds Unlimited and Jax Outdoor Gear provide birding supplies, along with the Fort Collins Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Local Birds and lists of recent sightings and upcoming field trips in the area.

Can you hear me now?

Cognition and Memory series- Article 1

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEMORY?

Memory is a very complex thing, and several different types are discussed in this article. You use these different types

This can take anything from a few seconds to many months and can be helped by repeating it repeatedly in your mind (known as ‘rehearsal’).

4. Retrieving – You recall the information

parked the car, you may have a problem with your episodic memory.

• Semantic memory. You use this to remember the meanings of words or remember facts. You also use it to

Source: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/staying-independent/understanding-types-memory

Susan D Baker, BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Instrument specialist LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Growing Season 2023

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PARTNERING PURVEYORS & LOCAL FARMS

Folks Farm, Native Hill Farm, Well Fed Farmstead, Belafonte Farm, Jodar Farm Hazel Dell Farm, Lone Pine Cattle, High Point Bison, Happy Lucky Tea Bean Cycle Coffee Roasters, Life’s A Booch, And Many Local Breweries and Distilleries!

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Container gardening

Katie Harris

’Tis the season for gardening, and if you’ve found the task too daunting to try in the past, this year’s the time to get started! Read on to find out why you can have your own garden, regardless of any space, time or physical constraints that may be holding you back.

WHY TRY IT?

Let’s start with the obvious reason: You want to! Container gardens brighten up the landscape, attract birds and desirable insects, and can save you money on your grocery bill!

The perfect solution in small spaces, all it takes is a pot or two outside your front door to get started. Small gardening pots are portable, making them convenient to bring inside and protect in poor weather, or to move to a new locale as desired.

Not only that, but compared to larger, in-ground gardens, containers tend to attract fewer weeds and use less water overall. Best of all, they are easy on the back. Consider setting small containers on a table or bench as you plant or opt for larger pots that sit high off the ground already.

WHAT TO GROW

Container varieties of many plants can be found at your local gardening store. Other options include dwarf varieties which stay small and require less space. When choosing plants, the sky is the limit. Flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables can all be grown in pots, and many can be mixed together to create a more attractive and efficient raised garden.

While a large variety of plants can be grown in Colorado, some make better choices than others for beginners. Zinnias and petunias are favorite flower varieties to start with, while peas, beans, and radishes are some of the easiest vegetables to grow. From the fruit family, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes and squash tend to be fairly foolproof, and basil and chives make great starter herbs.

USEFUL TIPS

It’s important to give your plants a strong start by selecting the right containers. While nearly any type of pot, basket, barrel or tub can be used for planting, whatever you choose should have proper drainage. You can easily

create your own drainage if needed by drilling or poking holes in the bottom of a container.

Next, it’s time to choose a location for your garden. Check the planting instructions on your seed packets or plant containers and follow sunlight recommendations, which may call for shade, partial sun or full sun.

When you’re ready to plant, be sure to purchase potting soil, which is formulated for container planting, rather than garden soil. Keep in mind that plants in containers need to be watered more frequently than plants in the ground, and soil should be kept damp to a knuckle deep at all times.

Follow directions on the seed packet or container when planting to ensure proper spacing and pot depth and add stakes or trellises to containers when called for.

Finally, keep track of what you plant and record your successes along with any lessons learned in a journal to refer back to next year. Reap your rewards, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll be a gardening pro in no time! Happy planting!

2023 NoCo Farmers Markets

Berthoud’s Fickel Farmers Market

Fickel Park, 620 Mountain Ave., Berthoud

Thursdays, 4–7pm, June 8–Sept. 21 www.berthoud.org/1385/Farmers-Market

Erie Farmers Market

Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt, Erie Thursdays, 5–8pm, May 1–Sept. 14 www.realfarmersmarketco.com

Estes Valley Farmers Market

Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave., EP

Thursdays, 8am–1pm, June 1–Sept. 28 www.facebook.com/EstesValleyFarmersMarket

Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland

Sundays, 9am–1pm, June 4–Sept. 24 www.cityofloveland.org/farmersmarket

FARM STANDS

Bartels Farm 3424 E. Douglas Rd., Fort Collins www.thebartelsfarm.com www.facebook.com/The-Bartels-PumpkinPatch-137755902661

Desiderata Ranch

4617 CR 2, Berthoud http://desiderataranch.org

Folks Farm & Seed 2917 S. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins www.folksfarmandseed.com

Garden Sweet 719 W. Willox Ln., Fort Collins www.gardensweet.com

Green Dog Farm 3421 West CR 54G, Laporte (next to Overland Foods) www.greendogfarmcsa.com

Hazel Dell Mushrooms 3925 E. CR 32 (Carpenter Rd.), Fort Collins www.hazeldellmushrooms.com

Fort Collins Farmers Market

1001 E. Harmony Rd., FC (rain or shine) Sundays, 10am–2pm, May 7–Nov. 12 Wednesdays, 10am–2pm, June 14–Sept. 27 www.fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org

Greeley Summer Farmers Market

Union Pacific Depot, 902 7th Ave., GR Saturdays, 8am–Noon, May 6–Oct. 28 www.greeleygov.com/fm

Larimer County Farmers Market 200 S. Oak St., FC (courthouse parking lot) Saturdays, 9am–1pm, May 20–Oct. 28 www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org

Loveland West Farmers Market at Jax 2665 W Eisenhower Blvd, LV Tuesdays, 9am–1pm, April 18–Nov. 7 www.facebook.com/ LovelandWestFarmersMarket

Timnath Sunday Market 4138 Main St., Timnath Second Sundays, 9am–2pm, May–Oct www.TimnathFarmersMarket.org

Windsor Farmers Market Boardwalk Park, 110 5th St., Windsor Saturdays, 8am–12:30pm, June 3–Sept. 9 www.windsorgov.com/FarmersMarket

Something about being on a farm just feels good. The pace feels relaxed and your interactions, maybe, more genuine. So swing by a farm stand soon and pick up some deliciousness while you’re at it.

Heritage Lavender 4809 Foothills Dr., Berthoud www.heritagelavender.com

Hoffman Farms, LLC 3545 W. O St., Greeley www.hoffmanproduce.com

Hope Farms

1601 N. Shields St., Fort Collins www.cultivatehopeco.org

Jodar Farms/Fort Collins Vine Farm Order online/pick up Fort Collins or Wellington www.jodarfarms.com

Long Shadow Farm Order online/pick up Berthoud www.longshadowfarm.com

Native Hill Farm 2100 CR 54G, Fort Collins www.nativehillfarm.com

Ollin Farms 8627 N. 95th St., Longmont www.ollinfarms.com

On the Vine at Richmond Farms 3611 Richmond Dr., Fort Collins https://onthevineatrichmondfarms.com

OwlTree Farm 4605 E. CR 58, Fort Collins www.owltreefarmco.com

Papa Joe’s Honey 4855 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland www.facebook.com/PapaJoesLocalHoney

Raisin’ Roots Farm 2229 W. Vine Dr., Fort Collins www.facebook.com/raisinroots

Sunny Daze 901 S. CR 5, Fort Collins www.sunnydazegardens.com

Tigges Farm 12404 CR 64½, Greeley www.facebook.com/tigges.farm

Support your local farms

Nowhere in the commercial food chain can you handpick the producer of your food as you can when you buy from local farmers. Oftentimes, you can see and tour the farm and meet the farmers when you purchase items or pick up your share. Some farms make additional opportunities for community and relationship building by offering opportunities to work at the farm in exchange for food or simply to learn about and be a part of the process. Proximity, transparency, and communication allow you to hold important conversations and choose from among those who grow their vegetables or raise their local meats in

the humane and sustainable ways that matter to you.

Local food is often more nutritious because smaller local farms produce more accessible seasonal organic produce, organic meats, grass-fed meats, healthier pastured and freerange meats and eggs, produce, and more. Local food endures less premature harvesting and stress in shipping and handling, which prevents more quality and nutritional degradation.

Local food is also more delicious. Extending lines of production and handling impact many things about the food including quality, nutrition, and flavor, too. Local food reaches you at the peak of ripeness under

the best harvesting conditions in the shortest possible time, which is reflected in the taste.

MEAT

Amy’s Grass Fed Beef | Bellvue http://www.barncatservices.com/beef/ index.html

Amy’s Grass Fed Beef is a small, family-operated farm raising only forage-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree cattle, which roam on high-altitude mountain pastures. Grass fed and grass finished, the beef is then processed at a small, custom plant in Evans, Colorado and sold by the whole, half and quarter. To place your order, call or complete the website order form.

Eggs, meat, milk and so much more

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Craig Angus Ranch | Fort Collins

https://craigangusranch.com/

Craig Angus Ranch has been producing top quality beef since 1978. Customers can choose from grass-fed or grain-fed cattle and can buy a whole, half or quarter cow. Pork is also available once a year each summer and can be purchased whole or half. For full details on pricing, processing and ordering, check out the website.

Living Water Ranch

https://www.livingwaterranchcolorado.com/ This family-owned ranch began when the Stahla family learned just how much better grass-fed meat can taste. After purchasing their Livermore

ranch just a few years ago, they got to taste the results for themselves and now offer it to customers throughout the region. Sold by the half, the quarter and by individual cuts, this is one of the few places you can pick and choose your cuts of grass-fed, Colorado grown beef.

EGGS

Jodar Farms | Fort Collins

https://www.jodarfarms.com/ Jodar Farms has been raising chickens and pigs for 14 years using free-range and pasture-based growing methods. “By creating habitats for the animals that allow them to partake in natural behaviors; our products have proven to be some of the highest quality when it comes to flavor, freshness and grade.”

Laughing Buck Farm | Fort Collins

https://www.laughingbuckfarm.com/

Laughing Buck Farm is a fun and educational farm offering programs and special events for families and children throughout Northern Colorado. In addition to camps, classes and lessons, the team sells farm-fresh eggs and organically raised, sustainable pork fed on a diet of garden thinnings, windfall apples, goats-milk whey and kitchen leftovers.

Windsor Dairy | LaPorte

http://windsordairy.com/

In 2015, the long-standing Windsor Dairy sold their dairy farm and no longer offer raw milk, raw milk cheese, raw pork or raw eggs. However, the family still raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef available as quarters, halves or whole cows.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance

www.needhelppayingbills.com

Colorado Old Age Pension (OAP) Larimer County, 970-498-6300

www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits/ cash-assistance-programs

Weld County, 970-351-1551

www.weldgov.com

House of Neighborly Service

1511 11th St., LV

970-667-4939

375 Meadowlark Dr, Berthoud 970-532-0161, www.honservice.org

Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group

290 E. 29th St., Ste 100, LV 970-622-2366

www.helpwithmyinvestments.com

Larimer County Office on Aging

1501 Blue Spruce, FC 970-498-7750

www.larimer.org/seniors

Larimer County

Veterans Services

200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 970-498-7390

www.larimer.org/veterans

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Goodwill of Colorado 866-432-8435, www.goodwill colorado.org/services/leap

Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities

Larimer County, 970-310-4900

www.pafclarimer.org

Pinnacle Retirement 1039 Main St., Ste. L, WS 970-541-4772

www.pinnacleretirementinc.com

Social Security Administration

301 S. Howes St., 4th Floor, FC 866-336-7385

5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 877-405-9195

National 800-772-1213

www.ssa.gov

Michael Tarantino, CFP Tarantino Wealth Management

419 Canyon Ave., Ste. 320, FC 970-829-0900

www.michaeltarantino.net

HOUSING

CARE Housing

1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 970-282-7522

www.carehousing.org

Estes Park Housing Authority

363 E. Elkhorn Ave., Ste. 101, EP 970-591-2535

www.esteshousing.org

www.colorado.gov/esteshousing

Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-416-2910

www.housingcatalyst.com

Good Samaritan Society

Affordable Senior Housing

EP, FC, GR, LV, WS 855-459-2884

www.good-sam.com/services/ senior-living/affordable-housing

Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 970-353-7437

www.greeley-weldha.org

Loveland Housing Authority

375 W. 37th St., #200, LV 970-667-3232

www.lovelandhousing.org

Neighborhood Resource Office

1000 10th St., GR, 970-336-4167

www.greeleygov.com/services/ neighborhood-resource-office

Neighborhood Services Office

281 N. College Ave., FC 970-224-6046

www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices

Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 970-484-7498

1511 E. 11th St., LV 970-663-4163, www.n2n.org

Senior Living Advisors of Colorado

1635 Foxtrail Dr., FC 970-541-4592

Windsor Housing Authority

www.windsorhousingauthority.org

ASSISTED LIVING

A Home for Life Residential Assisted Living Collaborative 970-663-2933

www.ahome4life.com/

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 N. 1st St., Berthoud 970-532-2600

www.appleleafassistedliving.com

Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV 970-635-9800

www.aspenhouse.org

Aspyre Rock Creek 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC 970-372-5838

https://aspyrerockcreek.com

Assisted Living Locators 471 Expedition Ln., Johnstown 970-660-8898

www.assistedlivinglocators.com/ care-advisor/noco

The Bridge at Greeley 4750 25th St., GR 970-339-0022

www.thebridgeatgreeley.com

Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS 970-674-1446

www.brightassistedliving.com

Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-223-3552

www.collinwoodco.com

Brookdale Senior Living

1002 Rule Dr., FC, 844-477-8403

1999 W. 38th Ave., GR

844-875-7043

2895 N. Empire, LV 844-405-1157

215 Shupe Cir., LV, 844-643-8048

www.brookdale.com

Columbine Commons

1475 Main St., WS, 970-449-5540

www.columbinehealthfacilities.com

The Courtyard of Loveland

605 N. California Ave., LV 970-667-3342

www.courtyardofloveland.com

Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living

1026 Salmon Run, FC 970-402-3675

www.eaglesnestal.com

Fox Meadows

4021 Spruce Dr., FC 970-449-4472

www.assistedlivingftcollins.com

Garden Square at Spring Creek

1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-494-3253

Garden Square of Greeley

1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR

970-460-4254

www.gardensquarememorycare.com

Garden Square at Westlake

Assisted Living

3151 W. 20th St., GR 970-373-5123

www.gardensquareatwestlake.com

Good Samaritan Society— Estes Park Village

1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853

www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village

508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675

www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village

Good Samaritan Society— Bonell

706 23rd St., GR, 970-323-7677

www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village

2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336

www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village

Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort

805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723

www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley

Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR 970-304-1919

www.gracepointegreeley.com

Heritage Haus 208 19th St. SE, LV 970-669-5616

Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 970-674-7120

www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living

The Joneses Assisted Living

2127 Eagle Dr., LV 970-663-2226

Lakeview Commons

1422 W. 29th St., LV 970-278-4000

www.columbinehealthfacilities.com

Live to Assist Assisted Living 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 970-224-1400

www.livetoassist.net

MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 970-207-1939, www.leisurecare. com/our-communities/ mackenzie-place-fort-collins

MeadowView of Greeley

5300 W. 29th St., GR 970-353-6800

www.legendseniorliving.com

Monarch Greens Assisted Living Home 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC 970-218-5057

www.monarchgreensassisted living.com

Morning Star of Fort Collins 3509 Lochwood Dr., FC 970-432-8810

www.morningstarseniorliving.com

New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC 970-495-1000

www.columbinehealthfacilities.com

Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV 970-461-1100

www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com

Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV 970-667-5962

The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 970-229-5800

Seneca House

4406 Seneca St., FC 970-795-8600

www.senecaral.com

Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 970-221-3707

www.terrylakeassistedliving.com

Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 970-692-2850, www.turnberry placeassistedliving.com/

Willows at Windsor

303 E. Chestnut St., WS 970-686-2258

WindSong at Northridge 7010 West 8th St., GR 970-449-7199

www.windsongmemorycare.com

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

AccentCare Skilled Home Healthcare

4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 970-346-9700

www.accentcare.com

Alpha Omega Home Health Care 970-266-2527

www.alphaomegahh.com

Amada Senior Care

2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 1900, FC 970-237-5747

www.amadaseniorcare.com/ northern-colorado-senior-care

Bayada Home Healthcare

5285 McWhinney Blvd., Ste. 140, LV 970-282-8500, www.bayada.com

Bloom at Home

915 Centre Ave., Ste. 2, FC 970-482-5096

www.columbinehealthservices. com/bloom-at-home

BrightStar Care

Serving Berthoud, FC, LV Timnath, 970-667-7778

www.brightstarcare.com/fortcollins-loveland

Caring Companions— Volunteers of America

405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 x19

www.voacolorado.org/gethelpnorthernco-caringcompanions

Caring Senior Service Fort Collins 333 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 22, FC 970-672-1734, www.caring seniorservice.com/fort-collins

Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116

Family Care Connection

970-223-9026, www.familycare connection.com/elder-care

Good Samaritan Society— Colorado Home Care:

LV 970-579-8710

Services@Home:

EP 970-800-4853

FC 970-999-0349

LV 970-579-8710

WS 970-680-9590

www.good-sam.com

Home Instead Senior Care

Larimer & Weld

970-325-6053

www.homeinstead.com

Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado

1220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 970-355-3372

www.homewatchcaregivers.com

HomeWell of Northern Colorado 3001 N. Taft Ave., Ste. 100 LV, 970-461-4799

www.homewellcares.com

Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 970-472-4180 www.interim healthcare.com/fortcollins

Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 330, FC 970-493-9300

www.maximhomecare.com

Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC 970-494-1111

www.rightathome.net

Senior Helpers

3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 970-821-9408

1051 6th St., GR, 970-344-9486

www.seniorhelpers.com

Seniors Helping Seniors

2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 6, FC 970-631-8251

257 Johnstown Center Dr. Ste. 210, Johnstown 970-484-8445

www.seniorshelpingseniors.com

Visiting Angels

5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 877-618-4748

www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Affinity at Fort Collins 4201 Corbett Dr., FC 970-236-7485

www.affinityforliving.com

Affinity at Loveland 3415 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-238-7907

www.affinityforliving.com

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village

1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853

www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village

508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village

Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR 970-323-7680, www.good-sam. com/locations/fox-run-senior-living

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village

2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village

Good Samaritan Society—

Water Valley Senior Living Resort

805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723, www.good-sam. com/locations/water-valley

Grace Point

Senior Care Community

1919 68th Ave., GR, 970-304-1919

www.gracepointegreeley.com

Harvest Pointe

4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-622-9907, www.rhf.org/ location/harvest-pointe

Hillcrest of Loveland

535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 970-674-7120, www.mbksenior living.com/senior-living

Holiday Retirement— Greeley Place

1051 6th St., GR, 970-601-4089 www.holidaytouch.com

Holiday Retirement— Parkwood Estates

2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-528-5810

www.holidaytouch.com

Holiday Retirement— Sugar Valley Estates 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 970-528-1714

www.holidaytouch.com

MacKenzie Place

4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 970-207-1939, www.leisurecare. com/our-communities/ mackenzie-place-fort-collins

Green House Homes—Mirasol

Senior Living

1153 Finch St., LV, 970-663-1300

www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com

Rigden Farm Senior Living

2350 Limon Dr., FC 970-698-9423

www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com

Silvernest Home Sharing

www.silvernest.com

Sunflower—A Gated Active Adult Community

865 Pleasure Dr., FC 970-893-8780

www.sunflowermhc.com

The Wexford

1515 W. 28th St., LV 970-667-1900

www.columbinehealth.com

The Windsor

1385 Main St., WS 970-460-5005

www.columbinehealth.com

The Winslow 909 Centre Ave., FC 970-492-6200

www.columbinehealth.com

The Worthington 900 Worthington Cir., FC 970-490-1000

www.columbinehealth.com

Village Cooperative of Fort Collins 3580 Stanford Rd., FC 970-223-3538

www.villagecooperative.com

Village Cooperative of Loveland 350 Arriba Ave., LV 970-669-5454

www.villagecooperative.com

SENIOR APARTMENTS

Big Thompson Manor I & II

224 and 230 Monroe St., LV 970-667-4195

Birchwood Manor Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR 970-330-6206

Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR 970-352-9305

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 970-282-7522

www.carehousing.org

Century III Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS 970-667-3232, www.windsor housingauthority.org

The Remington (formerly DMA Plaza Apartments) 300 Remington St., FC 970-493-7727

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677

www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village

1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853, www.good-sam. com/locations/estes-park-village

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village

508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village

Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR 970-323-7680

www.good-sam.com/locations/

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village

Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort

805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723

www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley

Governor’s Farm Apartments

701 6th St., WS, 970-686-9650 www.governors-farmapartments.com

Greeley Manor Apartments

1000 13th St., GR 970-356-5489

Hamilton Park Apartments I & II

1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud 970-532-3725

Harvest Pointe

4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-622-9907, www.rhf.org/ location/harvest-pointe

Housing Catalyst

1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-416-2910

www.housingcatalyst.com

Immaculata Plaza

530 10th Ave., GR, 970-356-0610

Island Grove Village

Apartments (IGV)

119 14th Ave., GR, 970-356-2808 www.islandgrove.org/igv

Joe P. Martinez Gardens 1701 2nd St., GR, 970-356-2332

www.ccinvest.com/properties/ joe-p-martinez-gardensapartments

La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority)

1011 C St., GR, 970-353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org

Loveland Housing Authority

375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 970-667-3232

www.lovelandhousing.org

Meeker Commons

Mutual Housing

505 9th Ave., GR, 970-378-9393 www.rockymountain communities.org

Oakbrook II Senior Community 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 970-223-1356

Reflections Senior Apartments

321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 970-225-3711

www.reflectionsseniorliving.com

Sanctuary Place Apartments

3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 970-225-2116

www.voacolorado.org/ housing_properties

University Plaza Apartments

1534 11th Ave., GR, 970-353-9275

www.universityplaza.net

Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault 970-834-1570

www.vintage-corp.com

Windsor Meadows Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1500 Tipton Dr., WS 970-667-3232

www.windsorhousingauthority.org

Woodbridge Senior Apartments

1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 970-472-1703

www.woodbridgeseniorapts.com

Woodside Village Apartments 146 E. 24th St., GR 970-356-5991

www.dominiumapartments.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Berthoud Living Center

855 Franklin, Berthoud 970-532-2683

Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th Ave. Pl., GR 970-356-8181

www.savasenior care.com/ centennial-healthcare-center

Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility

815 Centre Ave., FC 970-494-2140, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/centreavenue-facility

Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility

1475 Main St., WS 970-449-5540, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/columbinecommons-facility/

Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility

940 Worthington Cir., FC 970-221-2273

www.columbinehealthfacilities. com/columbine-west-facility/ Fairacres Manor

1700 18th Ave., GR 970-353-3370

www.vivage.com/fairacres

Fort Collins Health Care Center

1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-7925, www.savasenior care.com/fort-collins-healthcare-center

Garden Square at Spring Creek

1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-482-5712, www.savasenior care.com/find-a-center/gardensquare-at-spring-creek

Golden Peaks Center

1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 970-482-2525, www.genesis hcc.com/GoldenPeaks

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village

508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village

Grace Point

Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR, 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com

Kenton Manor

850 27th Ave., GR 970-353-1018, www.savasenior care.com/KentonManor

Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility

4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-1584, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/lemayavenue-facility/

Life Care Center of Greeley

4800 W. 25th St., GR 970-330-6400

www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com

North Shore Health & Rehab Facility

1365 W. 29th St., LV 970-667-6111

www.columbinehealthfacilities. com/north-shore-facility/

Sierra Vista Health Care Center

821 Duffield Ct., LV 970-669-0345

www.savaseniorcare.com/ sierra-vista-health-care-center

Spring Creek Healthcare Center 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-482-5712

www.savaseniorcare.com/ spring-creek-healthcare-center

Windsor Healthcare Center 710 3rd St., WS, 970-686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com/ windsor-healthcare-center

SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services

2000 47th Ave., GR 970-235-2522

www.adamsonchapels.com

Allnutt Funeral Service

1302 Graves Ave., EP 970-335-9376

650 W. Drake Rd., FC 970-335-8213

6521 W. 20th St., GR 970-329-2786

2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-344-8959, www.allnutt.com

Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC 970-364-2536

www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com

Goes Funeral Care and Crematory

3665 Canal Dr. Ste. E, FC 970-482-2221

www.goesfuneralcare.com

Resthaven 8426 S. Hwy. 287, FC 970-667-0202

www.dignitymemorial.com

Stoddard Funeral Home

3205 W. 28th St., GR 970-329-2753

www.dignitymemorial.com

Vessey Funeral Service

2649 E. Mulberry St. Ste. A-1 FC, 970-482-5065

www.vesseyfuneralservice.com

Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-679-4669

www.viegutfuneralhome.com

GROCERY SHOPPING & MEAL DELIVERY

60+ Food Delivery Program

970-702-6413

www.weldgov.com/departments/ human_services/area_agency_ on_aging

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 970-493-4477

www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen

King Soopers Grocery Delivery www.kingsoopers.com

Meals on Wheels Fort Collins

970-484-6325

www.mealsonwheelsfc.org

Meals on Wheels Greeley

970-353-9738

www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com

Meals on Wheels

Loveland & Berthoud

970-667-0311

www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org

Safeway Grocery Delivery www.safeway.com/shop/lp/ delivery.html

Sprouts Grocery Delivery www.instacart.com/sprouts

Volunteers of America

Northern Colorado

405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630

www.voacolorado.org

Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program

1108 H St., GR, 970-356-2199

www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

HOME REMODELING

Johnson Custom Flooring & Design 2093 E. 11th St., Ste. 100, LV 970-663-1266

www.johnsoncustomflooring.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Beyers Law—Elder-Law Attorney

1419 W. 29th St., LV

970-669-1101

www.beyerslaw.com

Bordeaux & Boyes Estate Planning

323 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 120, FC 970-488-2737

www.bordeauxandboyes.com

Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law

375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 101, FC, 970-223-5900

www.estate-planning-help.com

Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 970-493-2891

912 8th Ave., GR, 970-353-7554

www.coloradolegalservices.org

Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program

970-402-2075

www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono

C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law

1201 Lake Ave., Ste. A, Berthoud 970-532-4183

www.cjlordlaw.com

Sutherland & Connor, LLC, 1315 Oakridge Dr., Ste. 120, FC 970-224-9779

www.sutherland-connor.com

Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 107, FC 970-221-5602

www.wallace-kling.com

MOVING ASSISTANCE

Kids Gloves, LLC

LV, 970-449-2309

www.kidgloves.us

REAL ESTATE

The Group, Inc.

Deanna McCrery, SRES

970-222-9532

Carol Voorhis, SRES 970-481-9487

Lisa Hite, SRES

970-310-3133

Anna DiTorrice-Mull, SRES 970-631-2649

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

Senior Access Points of Larimer County 970-498-7740

www.larimerseniors.org

Town of Berthoud

807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 970-532-2643

www.berthoud.org

Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 970-586-5331, www.colorado. gov/townofestespark

City of Fort Collins

www.fcgov.com/cityservices

City of Greeley

1000 10th St., GR, 970-350-9777

www.greeleygov.com

City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV 970-962-2000, www.lovgov.org

Town of Windsor 301 Walnut St., WS 970-674-2400

www.windsorgov.com

TRANSPORTATION

60+ Ride Weld County, 970-352-9348

www.60plusride.org

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS)

Berthoud, www.berthoud.org/ departments/berthoudarea-transportation-system-bats

City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 105 W. 5th St., LV 970-962-2700

www.cityofloveland.org/transit

Dial-A-Ride Paratransit / Dial-A-Taxi

FC, 970-224-6066

www.ridetransfort.com/routes/ dial-a-ride

Greeley-Evans Transit (GET)

GR, 970-350-9290

www.greeleyevanstransit.com

Groome Transportation Airport Shuttle

4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-226-5533

www.GroomeTransportation.com

Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud, 970-532-0808 https://berthoudraft.org

Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, LV, 970-223-8604, www. saintvolunteertransportation.org

Super Shuttle Express 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 800-258-3826

www.supershuttle.com/dia

Transfort Fort Collins

FC, 970-221-6620

www.ridetransfort.com

Uber

www.uber.com

Via Mobility Services

Serving EP, 303-447-2848

www.viacolorado.org

Wellington Senior Resource Center 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington 970-817-2293

www.townofwellington.com/171/ Senior-Resource-Center

zTrip

www.ztrip.com

STRETCH THIS SUMMER

Countless studies show the benefits of the meditative movement of tai chi and yoga for improving flexibility and strength, relieving stress and increasing range of motion, but did you know the benefits can increase as you age?

Yoga and tai chi are both lowintensity exercises originating in Eastern traditions that have been practiced for centuries. They share a long list of health benefits but can also reduce pain and the risk of falls—two challenges faced by many older adults in particular. How do you choose which is best for you?

FEEL THE FLOW

While tai chi and yoga use different types of movement, both focus on the flow of the breath. In tai chi,

movements are slow and focused, gradually shifting weight from one pose to another. In yoga, poses are mostly static, though you may flow from one to another quickly.

UP AND DOWN

There are many adaptive practices for both yoga and tai chi for those who want to sit in a chair while exercising. However, in general, yoga involves standing, lying down, sitting and kneeling in various positions. Conversely, tai chi is performed while standing up. These are important aspects to keep in mind for those who aren’t able to stand for long periods or have trouble transitioning from sitting to standing.

CHOOSE YOUR BENEFIT

The slow shifts in movement of tai chi improve balance, which has

been tied to significant decreases in the risk of falls. Additionally, the gradual stretching and strengthening of yoga has been linked to reduced pain—especially in the neck and back. Depending on your specific areas of need, this may help you decide which practice you prefer.

STRETCH YOURSELF AT THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK

The Gardens on Spring Creek offers yoga and tai chi classes every Saturday during the summer. These practices are led by trained professionals in the beautiful botanic setting of The Gardens. Whichever practice you choose, we look forward to helping you stretch your mind and body this summer. Visit

The Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 18acre site opened in 2004 as part of an important partnership between the City of Fort Collins and the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture. Visit fcgov.com/gardens to plan your visit.

Giving Back

Alleviate loneliness through volunteering

ACCORDING TO THE Campaign to End Loneliness, 45 percent of Americans admit to feeling lonely. Loneliness and social isolation have approached epidemic proportions.

When my husband passed away from dementia, I vowed I’d not become a lonely, depressed 80-yearold like some of my friends. I wouldn’t sit in my house and wither away. I’d get up, get out and get active. I volunteered with anyone asking for help. Eventually, I culled the organizations to those who shared my interests, talents and passions.

Socializing results in better brain function and lower risks of depression, anxiety and even dementia. Volunteering relieves depression, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), low self-esteem and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). One report says, “People who volunteer over 100 hours a year are some of the healthiest people in the U.S.” The Journal of Gerontology even claims volunteering may delay or prevent dementia AND keep you feeling younger.

Forbes.com claims, “Volunteering increases your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It reduces stress, provides socialization and promotes personal growth and self-esteem.”

What is your passion – education, animals, helping others, the arts, children, seniors or your community? Do you have technical skills? Tax talents? Legal expertise? Put them to use.

How do you become a volunteer? First, make a list of your talents, skills, knowledge and passions. Create a volunteer resume. Decide how much time you can allocate.

Check out Volunteer Match to

research which organizations with whom to partner. Check out their website. Find their mission statement, vision, values, reviews and requirements for any position you might consider. If you’d rather research organizations on your own, start with these:

• Service organizations like Rotary Club or Lions Club

• Arts groups – museums or live theaters

• Youth organizations – Boys & Girls clubs, after-school programs or sports groups

• National parks or conservation organizations

• Political campaigns or organizations

• Libraries

• Senior centers

• Family shelters

• Food pantries, Meals on Wheels, etc.

• Animal shelters and rescue organizations

• Churches

Volunteering requires you to leave your comfort zone and force yourself to tackle social activities with strangers. You’ll make new friends, improve your

thinking and listening skills. You’ll grow personally/professionally and gain a new purpose in life. While training and working with other volunteers, your new self-esteem and self-confidence provides you with a sense of accomplishment. Perhaps you will learn speaking, marketing and organizing skills to add to your professional resume. And, have fun while accomplishing these new talents. Living in a new community, or been in your current location a while? Gain a sense of belonging by volunteering. Volunteers are the indispensable backbone of many communities/ organizations. They are so important that Independent Sector placed a monetary value for 2022, at $29.95 an hour, more than many employees earn. However, volunteers don’t necessarily want the money; they want to make a difference.

Volunteers strengthen their community and volunteering combats loneliness and depression.

So, no matter your age, get up, get out and get active. Use your passion, time and talent to make a difference in your life and the life of others.