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…
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…
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…
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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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
By Jo Ann M. Colton Mame Dennis, the Manhattan-bred movie character of Auntie Mame (Lucille Ball/1974), took the south by storm and added a kick to Georgia’s Mint Julep. Likewise, Coloradan Margaret “Shorty” Martinez has…
By Jo Ann M. Colton Mountain dwellers are used to sporadic bouts of cabin fever, especially during cold winter temperatures, but spring will not come our way until March 20… For seniors living alone, long…