Elder Law Attorneys Can Be the Key to Successful Life Planning
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.…
Celebrating the Hostess with the ‘Most-est’
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…
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…
Elk Run Assisted Living: Where Community Living Mends Lonely Hearts
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…
Activities for All Ages
When I first began working as the administrator at Elk Run, I started thinking more about what activities would be engaging and safe for the people we serve. I wondered whether there are certain kinds…
Elk Run Assisted Living: Where You Can Find the Opportunities You Seek
If you or your loved ones have made a resolution to seek a new residence this year, or you just want to explore other living options and opportunities, you can find the opportunities you seek…
Elk Run Assisted Living: Reflecting on a Good Year for the Folks Living Here
By Jo Ann M. Colton Albert Einstein once said, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow…” As the 2021 year commenced, Elk Run Assisted Living, the seniors assisted living and respite care community located at…
Tips for Talking with Parents about Senior Living
Are you worried about your mom or dad—or another loved one who is living alone? Let’s say you want to ask if they would consider moving to a senior living community. Chances are you’ll encounter some resistance. How can you make it easier to discuss transitions with those you love?