Animals Enrich Lives of Older Adults at Elk Run
Do you have an animal companion in your life—a favorite pet who brings you joy every day? A new study conducted by the University of Michigan found animals who live with us for five years…
Elk Run Assisted Living Offers Families New Ways to Navigate Their Schedules
By Jo Ann M. Colton and Jenna Zark At Elk Run, we understand that one of life’s greatest joys is spending time with family—especially when your family includes parents or grandparents. Another one of life’s…
Elder Law Attorneys Can Be the Key to Successful Life Planning
Elk Run Older and Wiser Uncategorized
I once heard a speaker who said, “The way to prevent bad things from happening is to prepare for them.” I always remembered this, and the older I get, the more I think of it.…
Mindset is Key to Embracing Community Living
By Jo Ann M. Colton It’s a fact of life that every day you live, you get another day older. But the real crux of the matter is being able to truly live the life…
The Blessing of Vision: Tips for Healthy Eyes
One of the most precious blessings we have as humans is our vision. While all of our senses are important, vision, in my view, makes it easier to do almost anything. As we get older,…
Water, Water Everywhere … Update
By Jo Ann M. Colton The happenings of December 18, 2021 are not just “water-under-the-bridge” memories for the seniors and staff of Elk Run Assisted Living, 31383 Frost Way, in Evergreen but ones they all…
Decorating Your New Space in Assisted Living
Are you or a loved one getting ready for a move to assisted living? Have you considered how you’re going to decorate? It may seem unimportant, but setting up an inviting space can be one…
Colors of Fall and a New Season of Change
September 22 marks the first day of autumn. It’s a time of colder temperatures, moderate-to-severe impending weather conditions, and leaves exploding in vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, and gold as they go through a…
Finding Old Friends and Relatives (and New Ones) is Easier than You Think
Read tips for finding old friends and other people who were important to you through search engines like Google, social networking sites like Facebook and other resources.
Remillard Receives Spotlight on Excellence Award
Discover how Elk Run’s Miguel Remillard earned the 2024 CHCA Spotlight on Excellence Award for outstanding leadership in assisted living.
Meet Mark Rose, Elk Run’s New Sales Director
Bringing his passion for connection, Mark Rose transitions from sailing adventures to his role as Elk Run's new sales director.
Elk Run’s ElkFest Unites the Community
Elk Run Assisted Living's first ElkFest celebrated wheelchair beautification, community unity and intergenerational fun in Evergreen, CO.
Elk Run Residents Enjoy Bus Rides and Butterflies
Explore how Elk Run Assisted Living enriches resident life with outings enabled by a new bus, thanks to generous community support.
2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award
Elk Run received the 2024 Pinnacle Customer Service Award in Assisted Living categories.
2023 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award
It is an honor to receive this award as we scored in the top 15% of senior care in the nation. This highlights the level of service we provide to residents in Elk Run, CO.
Miami Bound
Elk Run Assisted Living offers compassionate care for residents, including end-of-life hospice care. Recently, staff at Elk Run created an immersive experience for a hospice resident, bringing Florida to her and providing a unique and memorable experience for all involved.
