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March/April 2020 | Volume 33 | Issue 2

Aging Mastery Program— live well, do well and age well.Developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and in partnership with the Larimer County Office on Aging, UCHealth Aspen Club is pleased to introduce the Aging Mastery Program (AMP).

AMP is important because life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past 50 years, yet people are generally unprepared for the increased longevity they have been given. The AMP philosophy is centered in the belief that even modest lifestyle changes can produce big results and people can be empowered to cultivate health and longevity.

The premise behind AMP is to live well, do well and age well. This evidence-based program is designed to help baby boomers

and older adults take key steps to improve well-being, add stability in their lives and strengthen ties to their communities.

Individuals who participate in AMP create their own playbook for aging well, by setting goals about healthy behaviors, social engagement and gratitude. This 10-week program encourages mastery on how to develop sustainable behaviors that lead to improved health, stronger financial security, enhanced well-being and increased connectedness to communities.

We ask that participants come to at least 7 out of the 10 classes, offered 1:30–3 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 18–May 20. Please sign up today. See page 7 for details.

Annual skin cancer screenings. 8–11 a.m.Saturday, April 18.PVH Cancer Center2121 E. Harmony RoadSuite 170Appointments are required; please call 970.495.8560.

For the 13th year in a row, the Aspen Club joins local dermatologic physicians and allied health professionals to provide free skin cancer screenings. Approximately 54% of last year’s participants came in to check suspicious areas, 28% had a family history of skin cancer related conditions and 72% were interested in prevention by catching something early.

This screening is open to people of all ages, but are not for those currently being treated by existing dermatology health providers. This will be asked of you when making your appointment.

Appointments fill up fast. Call 970.495.8560 today.

From the Aspen Club office.Classes in Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland and Longmont are just a click or call away.

We also feature UCHealth physicians and allied health professionals who are always willing to share their expertise. Look for presentations on sleep problems, healthy feet, diabetes, neuropathy, urology and gastroenterology topics.

Back to our wonderful spring season. This is the time of year we can have 100 kinds of weather, all within 24 hours. I’m so grateful to live in an area where we have four seasons. Truly, if we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. So enjoy.

Good health, happiness and humor to you.

Jill TaylorUCHealth Senior ServicesAspen Club Supervisor

Happy springtime, members,

Spring adds new life and beauty all around us. It’s the time of year that makes you feel like whistling, even if you have a shoe full of slush. This is also a great time to spring into action and pay attention to what might enhance your longevity.

In this newsletter, we have a whole slew of opportunities for you, including:

• Enrolling in the Aging Mastery Program.

• Joining our laughter wellness offerings.

• Taking advantage of Medicare 101 programs.

• Learning memory strategies in a four-week UCLA-designed program.

• Making a skin cancer screening appointment

• Learning about and completing your advance directive forms.

• Enjoying a presentation called Choose Better, Live Better, featuring inspirational speaker Alan Carpenter.

• And a whole lot more.

Aspen ClubMonday–Friday8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed on all major holidays.

Fort Collins1025 Garfield St., Suite AWest of Poudre Valley Hospital(Note: mailing address is1024 S. Lemay Ave.Fort Collins, CO 80524) Phone: 970.495.8560

Greeley (limited hours)6767 W. 29th St., Third FloorGreeley, CO 80634Phone: 970.652.2796

Longmont (limited hours)Longs Peak Hospital (LPH)1750 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, CO 80504Phone: 720.718.1690

Loveland (limited hours)UCHealth Medical Centerof the Rockies (MCR)2500 Rocky Mountain Ave.Loveland, CO 80538Phone: 970.624.1860

Recorded registration line:Call 970.495.8565 to sign upfor classes in all communities.

[email protected]

uchealth.org/aspenclub

Jill Taylor, UCHealth Aspen Club Supervisor

“The best present I got for my 50th birthday was a houseful of friends dancing the night away. And I don’t call it aging—I call it winning. Instead of saying no, it’s fun to say yes and do things you’ve wanted to try. You don’t have to be perfect at something, just start walking towards it and see where the adventure goes.”

—Renée Zellweger

INSIGHTFUL

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Resilience helps reduce stress.Studies suggest that long-term stress over finances, health issues, losses and other challenges increases your risk for physical and mental health problems. To help protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress, learn techniques to boost resilience, which might improve your ability to recover from setbacks. Here are a few characteristics and qualities to think about:

• Flexibility—find new ways to respond, adapt and change expectations in the face of challenges.

• Social connectedness—develop close ties to others, especially positive people. Turn to close friends and family for support.

• Optimism—focus on what can be done, rather than what can’t. View a setback as a learning tool.

• Humor—find humor wherever you can to help relieve tension and anxiety and to foster a positive mood.

• Acceptance—learn to live with uncertainty. Rather than resisting change, try to understand that it is inevitable.

• Realism—face stressful situations without illusions and acknowledge your own goals and needs.

• A sense of purpose—establish personal goals that give meaning to your life and that you can always fall back on.

• Decisiveness—try to think things through and take action in a stressful situation to avoid a feeling of helplessness.

• Perspective—instead of getting swept away by immediate circumstances, take a broader view of the situation. Adopting a more spiritual, holistic or philosophical view helps lend perspective and might help diminish the negative impact of stressful events.

Finally, take care of yourself by paying attention to your own needs and feelings and engage in activities you enjoy. Exercise regularly and learn to relax as well. Taking care of yourself helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience.

Health screenings in March and April. • Skin cancer—health care

professionals check for moles, birthmarks and other suspicious spots that are unusual in color, size, shape or texture.

• Hearing—a baseline hearing check and an opportunity to ask a board-certified audiologist your questions.

• Medication and supplement reviews—people over 60 take an average of 15 prescriptions a year. Combined with over-the-counter products, talking to a pharmacist is a smart thing to do.

• Bone density—this screening measures bone density and encourages you to have a bone-health discussion with your physician. This does not replace the more comprehensive DEXA scan that requires a doctor’s order. The cost for this screening is $12.

• Blood pressure checks—the higher your blood pressure, the higher the risk for health problems. It’s always smart to know your numbers.

• Balance screenings—UCHealth fitness professionals assess your balance and how steady you are, and then provide helpful exercises to help you avoid falls. The cost for this screening is $15.

Look on pages 7–11 for dates, times and locations.

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Sleep well, be well.Sleep plays a vital role in optimal health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health and quality of life, as well as your safety and that of others.

The way you feel while you’re awake depends largely on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. The damage from sleep deficiency and/or deprivation can occur in an instant (think car or work accident). Ongoing sleep deficiency can raise your risk and intensify symptoms of some chronic health problems and impact how well you think, react, work, learn and interact with others.

If you are questioning whether you have a sleep problem or not, consider asking yourself a few questions from the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The full eight-item, self-administered questionnaire was created by Dr. Murray Johns and since 1990 has been used to assess sleepiness. A few sample questions include:

• Choose the most appropriate number for each situation:0 = would never doze.1 = slight chance of dozing.2 = moderate chance of dozing.3 = high chance of dozing.

• Situation one: Sitting and talking to someone— chance of dozing .

• Situation two: Sitting and reading—chance of dozing .

Higher scores will indicate daytime sleepiness and can assist providers in knowing which course of action to take. The full ESS will be available at our Sleep Well, Be Well presentation on April 28. In addition, sleep basics, common problems and where to get help will be discussed. See page 7 for details.

Healthy sleep should be a top priority. If you are concerned about your quality or lack of sleep, it’s important to speak with your doctor.

Growing older and its associated longevity can have its challenges, but never overlook the opportunities it brings too. This can be a time to rediscover things about yourself, look for your inner truth, utilize your hard-won wisdom and pursue your passions and what brings you joy.

HEALTHY AGING

Men’s Loosen Up fitness class.Need a reason to stay fit? How about a longer life?

According to studies, when a man’s fitness level improves, his risk of death from all causes drops by about 15%. One participant in the class commented, “This has been the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long while.” Long-time instructor Jennie Valdez has the group work on flexibility, balance and strength. And you can bet, a lot of laughter abounds.

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Car seats are a safety must for grandbabies.When Aspen Club members, Paul and Irene Overmyer, learned the exciting news that they were having a grandchild, they knew they needed help getting an appropriate car seat. Things had changed since they were parents to a new baby and they wanted to do everything they could to keep their new precious cargo safe.

To do so, they made an appointment with a local certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Yes, those do exist, and UCHealth Community Health Improvement is very involved in this effort.

Paul and Irene met with Greg, an Emergency Medical Technician with UCHealth, who also is a CPST. The one-on-one, hands-on appointment with Greg taught them about the car seat they purchased, how to properly install it in their vehicle and how to correctly and safely harness their grandchild in. This was such peace of mind for the Overmyers.

Research has shown that up to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, which can cause serious harm or death to the child if a crash were to occur. Learning a thing or two about your grandchild’s car seat, along with crucial safety tips will help everyone feel safe when you share those special times together.

CPSTs can help you with your grandchild’s car seat or booster seat. To find a CPST near you or to make an appointment, visit sklarimer.org/car-seat-resources.

This service is available in Larimer and Weld Counties.

Learn memory-training skills.It’s been said that your memory is the glue that binds your life together and that everything you are today is because of your amazing memory. You are a data-collecting being, and your memory is where your life is lived. But truly, who hasn’t forgotten someone’s name, misplaced their glasses or walked into a room and not remembered why?

Aspen Club staff members are trained to facilitate a four-week class designed for people age 50+ who want to improve or maintain memory abilities by learning proven techniques developed at UCLA by Dr. Gary Small, author of several books on longevity, brain health, memory and Alzheimer’s.

The class approaches memory in a holistic manner, focusing on mental exercises, memory enhancement strategies and attention to stress reduction, nutrition, physical activity and the importance of social connections.

These memory classes are not for anyone who has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s or is taking medication for memory loss.

See page 9 for program details.

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April is National Humor Month. L Laugh long and loud. The physical act of laughing helps you stay

alert and makes it easier to cope and maintain your sanity when things get a little crazy.

A Admit you are human. Take your work seriously but not yourself.

U Up your laughter quotient. Nothing may be more important to your health and happiness, so eat your broccoli and get a mega dose of laughter every day.

G Generate mirth wherever you go. Laughter helps understanding, communication and cooperation.

H Help yourself succeed without stressing out. Humor is nature’s antidote for tension.

T Treating friends, family and co-workers with respect and a sense of humor does miracles for comradery, cohesiveness, teamwork and trust.

E Embrace that humor is vital in overcoming adversity.

R Remember that laughter and longevity go hand in hand. A buoyant outlook may be just as important to your health as oat bran and pushups.

The Aspen Club has planned several laugh-out-loud (LOL) get-togethers. Be sure to look under the Multiple Locations section for details. Remember, “Seven days without laughter makes one weak.” It’s time to exercise your funny bone.

“Some guy said to me, ‘Don’t you think you’re too old to sing rock and roll?’ I said you’d better check with Mick Jagger.”

—Cher

FUNNY PAGES

Fun FactOn April 15, 2015,

comedians including Hannibal Buress, Rory

Shovel and Ahmed Ahmed set a new

record for the longest continuous stand-up

comedy show bymultiple comedians:

208 hours, 16 minutes!

National Healthcare Decisions Dayis April 16.Each April, we recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) to inspire, educate and empower the public and health care providers about advance care planning. Documents include a living will, medical durable power of attorney, CPR directive and MOST forms. To pick up forms or to schedule an appointment to discuss the forms, please call the Aspen Club in Fort Collins at 970.495.8560 or in Loveland at 970.624.1860. You may also call the Larimer Advance Care Planning Team for assistance at 970.482.1909.

There are several advance care planning classes listed on page 10. Forms can also be downloaded from these online sites:

• uchealth.org/aspenclub• larimeradvancecare.org

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FORT COLLINSCarFit Assessments A 12-point checklist covers steering wheel spacing, properly adjusted headrests, seatbelt usage and more. Appointments are required. • Noon–3 p.m. Monday, March 9 and April 13• Aspen Club, 1025 Garfield St., Suite A

Balance Screenings These screenings assess your risk of falls using the Fullerton balance test. This is done in conjunction with UCHealth Medical Fitness. • 12:45–3:15 p.m. Thursdays, March 12 and April 9• 2315 E. Harmony Road, Building C, Suite 170• Cost: $15• Appointments are required; call 970.674.6500

New Member Orientation • 9–10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14• Aspen Club Office, 1025 Garfield St., Suite A

Aging Mastery Program See article on page 1 for more information.• 1:30–3 p.m. Wednesdays, March 18–May 20, PVH Café F

De’ Agony of De’ Feet UCHealth podiatrist Evie Plummer, DPM, will discuss common foot problems, how our feet change with age, risk factors in the development of foot pain and strategies to keep your feet healthy longer.• 5:30–7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, PVH Café F

Building a Stronger Voice Vocologist Nancy Harris, MH, leads this four-week class. You’ll learn about posture and speaking, breath and energy, making sounds (phonation) with vocal exercises and more.• 1:30–2:45 p.m. Mondays, March 30–April 20,• PVH Indian Paintbrush Room• Cost: $32

Blue Zones Blitz—Short Films and Discussion Blue zones are places discovered worldwide where people live long lives with relatively little incidence of disease. We’ll view their secrets in short video clips and discuss how you can become more “blue.” • 2–3:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, PVH Café F

Annual Skin Cancer Screenings Screenings are open to community members of all ages. Appointments are required and spots fill up pretty quickly. These are for people who do not see a dermatologist on a regular basis for annual exams. See related article on page 6. Call 970.495.8560 to make your appointment.• 8–11 a.m. Saturday, April 18• UCHealth Cancer Center, 2121 E. Harmony Road, Suite 170

Cancer—Thriving and SurvivingLearn skills to help you regain a sense of empowerment, including how to cope with fear of recurrence, depression and fatigue. This six-week class is open to patients and those caring for loved ones whose lives are affected by cancer.• 9:30 a.m.–noon Tuesdays, April 21–May 26• UCHealth Cancer Center, 2121 E. Harmony Road, Suite 170

Estate Planning Hot Topics Whether your estate is small or large, making legal plans is imperative, especially in unique situations. This program, given by PVH Foundation committee member and attorney Kristine Callahan, will cover estate planning for blended families, choosing fiduciaries (agents/personal reps), if you need a trust, a primer on probate and more. • 5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, PVH Café F• Feel free to purchase a meal from the cafeteria and bring

it to the program

Sleep Well, Be Well See article on page 4 for more information.• 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, PVH Café F• Feel free to purchase a meal from the cafeteria and bring

it to the program

The following Aspen Club classes are at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive. Registration is available at fcgov.com/recreator or by calling 970.221.6644. Please refer to the activity number listed.

Brain Boosters for Your Noggin This fun program with challenging games, mental activities and updated brain-health research, will help keep your mind running on all four cylinders. Rich Shipman, UCHealth Aspen Club educator, leads the class.• 9–10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3; activity #225401-01• Cost: $5

Healing Through Meditation and Spiritual Wisdom Age gracefully and bring strength to midlife joys and challenges through simple yoga breathing, visualization, positive affirmation and meditation. These techniques help with stress, fatigue, sleep and high blood pressure. Both four-week sessions are led by Swamijii Dharmananda.• 10–11:30 a.m. Fridays, March 6–27; activity #225400-01• 10–11:30 a.m. Fridays, April 3–24; activity #225400-02• Cost: $40 per session

FCSC classes continued on next page.

Registrationrequired

Aspen Club Monthly FeaturesLocations are denoted: Chilson Senior Center (CSC), Fort Collins Senior Center (FCSC), Greeley Medical Center (GMC), Greeley Medical Center Midtown (GMCM), Longmont Senior Center (LSC), Longs Peak Hospital (LPH), Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR), Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH).Look under Multiple Locations for additional classes in your community.

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Enhance Wellness—NutritionDiscuss nutritional choices and mindful eating strategies with Deanna O’Connell, RD, of UCHealth Community Health.• 1–2 p.m. Monday, March 16; activity #225403-01 • 1–2 p.m. Monday, April 20; activity #225403-02

Living Well with Diabetes If you or someone you know is living with diabetes, this six-week program helps you learn skills to take control of your diabetes, rather than letting it take control of you.• 1:30–4 p.m. Thursdays, March 26–April 30; activity #225405-01

Diabetes Prevention Strategies UCHealth diabetes services will share lifestyle strategies to help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.• 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31; activity #225406-01

Nutrition, Inflammation and Brain Health Learn how an anti-inflammatory diet can have a positive affect on your health. Review foods, lifestyle factors and how we can support our bodies, minds and digestion with wise food choices. Taught by Deanna O’Connell, UCHealth dietitian and mindfulness practitioner.• 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14; activity #225404-01

Hiking Preparedness This class, presented by UCHealth outpatient rehab therapists, will focus on therapeutic and balance exercises to get you into shape for the hiking season. Get prepared for enjoying the outdoors and hiking the many trails in our region.• 3:30–4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21; activity #225423-01

Neuropathy and Balance A UCHealth outpatient therapist will present information about neuropathy and how it affects balance. Learn what you can do to prevent falls from neuropathy while learning strategies to improve balance.• 1–2 p.m. Thursday, April 23; activity #225422-01• Cost: $6

GREELEYHearing Screenings Certified audiologists from the Hearing Rehab Center and All About Hearing are available for baseline hearing screenings and to answer questions about hearing health. • 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, March 19• Hearing Rehab Center, 2018 35th Ave., Unit A

Downsize and Declutter (the Double Ds) Decluttering can be a job, but it can give a sense of freedom. Get ideas on how to sort through your possessions, while considering the wants and needs of yourself and others.• 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, conference room 3

BPH and Overactive Bladder—New Treatment Options for Common Problems Dr. Warncke, UCHealth urologist, will provide an overview of BPH (enlarged prostate) and overactive bladder.• 1–2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, GMC, conference room 3

Aspen Club Laughter Wellness Laughter reduces pain, connects people emotionally and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain. This “let’s laugh” session will feature laughter exercises, fun videos, movement and mental challenges.• 1:30–2:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, GMC, conference room 3

LONGMONTConversation Project Ms. Meier will teach you how to engage in challenging conversations with family members about your end-of-life value.• 1:30–3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, LPH, Conference Room A

Supper and a Stroll Join UCHealth physicians for a light supper and shared conversation on a variety of health-related topics from head to toe. After supper, join us for a stroll to continue our talk.• 5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 3 and April 7• LSC, 910 Longs Peak Ave.• Register by calling the Senior Center at 303.651.8411

The Scoop on Poop Join UCHealth gastroenterologist, Dr. Daniel Freese, to learn what health information can be gleaned from your bowel movements and what you can do to keep going strong.• 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, LSC, 910 Longs Peak Ave.• Registrater by calling the Senior Center at 303.651.8411

How to Make Fun of Your Near-Death Experience Terry Kroenung, heart transplant survivor and author of HeartSnark, will guide you through all of that anxiety by writing jokes/short funny essays about it.• 10–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, LPH, Conference Room B

Toenail Service—Now Available Enjoy the Aspen Club toenail service at Longs Peak Hospital. Appointments required; call 720.718.1690.• 1–5 p.m. Wednesdays, March 25 and April. 22, LPH • Cost: $35

Sex and Cancer Maryann Karinch, professional speaker and author, will discuss sex and cancer. Maryann will offer women reassurance that they are not alone in encountering disruptions in their intimate life after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Real-life solutions will be shared.• 10:30–11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, LPH, Conference Room A



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Cognitive ImpairmentWhen a loved one develops memory loss or dementia or experiences episodes of confusion, it can be difficult to maintain communication. This talk provides an introduction to validation techniques to improve your communication and connection with your parent, spouse or friend.• 4–5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, LPH, conference room A

Traveler Health, from A(moeba) to Z(ika) Travelling internationally soon? Before you take off for that dream destination, join UCHealth travel medicine experts, Dr. Patricia Gill and Kari Schoenwald, PA, to learn about common health risks and guidelines on how to keep illnesses, injuries and infections from “bugging” you on your trip. • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29• LPH, conference rooms A and B

LOVELANDMemory Training See article on page 5 for more information.• 10–noon Mondays, March 2–23• MCR, Big Thompson Canyon Room• Cost: $32

Choose Better, Live Better This program, the last in our three-part series, features Alan Carpenter, PhD. He spent six years researching lifestyle choices he could make to thrive following a life-threatening accident. He’s validated these choices under demanding conditions. His new book, Choose Better, Live Better, emphasizes how healthy choices can create lifelong vibrant health and well-being. • 1:30–3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, MCR, Longs Peak Room

Midday Thursday Movie Just sit back and enjoy a movie that will touch your heart and soul. The Movement, narrated by Robert Redford, is about people who have faced tough challenges and obstacles and found the inspiration to overcome them. Discussion will follow. Please feel free to purchase a lunch or snack in the cafeteria and bring it to the program. • 1–3 p.m. Thursday, March 5, MCR, Longs Peak Room

Authentic Connection How often are we truly present with others? How can we deepen our connection with those we love? We will explore four elements of authentic connection and practice mindful listening as a foundation for extending the gift of presence to others. Sue Schneider, PhD, with the Cooperative Extension office, will be the presenter.• 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10• Windsor Recreation Center, 250 11th St.

Know the 10 Signs—Early Detection MattersAlzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. We will also discuss typical age-related changes, benefits of the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources.• 1:30–2:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 11• MCR, Horsetooth Room

Medical Alert Systems—What to Look For Melanie Keech of Caring Solutions will give an overview of emergency response systems, how they work and how to choose a system you can trust.• 1–2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, MCR, Horsetooth Room

Faces of Men’s Mental Health Depression in men is not a sign of emotional weakness or failure—it is a treatable health condition that affects millions of men of all ages and backgrounds, as well as those who care about them. Learn about the prevalence of depression, identifying symptoms and methods to effectively cope. The presenter will be Ben Lotstein, Assistant Director at CSU’s Aging Clinic of the Rockies.• 1:30–3 p.m. Thursday, April 9, MCR, Horsetooth Room

How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit These days it can be a challenge to get everything done in one office visit. Patients often have multiple issues they want to discuss. The government is now requiring doctors to do a lot of documentation for quality improvement. UCHealth internal medicine physician, Peter Smith will offer pointers on how to be most efficient when talking to your doctor at your appointment. • 2–3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, CSC, 700 E. 4th St.

Positive Brain Change How can we change our brains to benefit our health and well-being? In this class, we will explore the concept of positive neuroplasticity and experiment with practices that create new neural pathways by seeding positivity and mindfulness. Sue Schneider, PhD, with the Cooperative Extension office, will be the presenter. • 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, MCR, Horsetooth Room

Stress-Busters for Family Caregivers This nine-week class takes a holistic approach in dealing with the emotional, mental and physical needs of those who provide care to loved ones dealing with chronic conditions.• 10:30 a.m.–noon Thursdays, April 30–June 25• Stepping Stones Adult Day Center, 302 3rd St. SE, Suite 100• Registration is required; call Stepping Stones at

970.820.6871 or any Aspen Club office



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IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONSMedication and Supplement Reviews PVH, MCR, LPH and GMC PharmDs will review your medications, vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter drugs for safety purposes, to look for the potential of adverse reactions, make sure you are getting a good value for your dollar and answer your related medication questions. Appointments are required.• Longmont: 8 a.m.–noon Tuesday, March 10 or April 14

LPH Pharmacy • Loveland: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7

MCR, Arapahoe Peaks Room • Fort Collins: 8 a.m.–noon Friday, May 15

Aspen Club Office, 1025 Garfield St., Suite A

Powerful Tools for Caregivers If you are the primary caregiver for a loved one, taking care of you must become a priority. Learn about community resources, reducing stress and guilt, making tough decisions and communication strategies. This six-week program is offered through an Aspen Club partnership with the Weld and Larimer Office on Aging. • Greeley: 9–10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, March 3- April 7

GMC, 6767 W. 29th St., conference room 3 • Fort Collins: 1–3 p.m. Tuesdays, April 14–May 19

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 315 E. Elizabeth St.

Foot Reflexology Board-certified and licensed massage therapist and reflexologist provides 20-minute foot reflexology sessions. • Fort Collins: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Saturdays, March 14 and April 18 Aspen Club Office, 1025 Garfield St., Suite A

• Loveland: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 MCR, Arapahoe Peaks Room

• Cost: $20 per 20-minute session

Get Your Advance Directives Done This class explains living wills and medical health care directives, giving you an opportunity to complete them; it also covers end-of-life discussions and the importance of sharing your plans with loved ones.• Greeley: 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18

GMC, 6767 W. 29th St., conference room 3• Fort Collins: 9:30–11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, UCHealth

Internal Medicine – Prospect, 1106 E. Prospect Road –10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 9, UCHealth Internal Medicine – Snow Mesa, 4674 Snow Mesa Dr., Suite 100 –3–4:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Fort Collins Senior Center Call 970.221.6644 to register; refer to activity #225408-01

• Longmont: 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 LPH, conference room B

• Loveland: 4–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 MCR, North Medical Office Building, Suite 2200

Cognitive Walking, Dancing, Laughter and More Brain-Health Fun Cognitive walking, dance moves, singing and fun are woven together with the goal of impacting cognitive health. Wear comfy shoes for moving around. Jill Taylor, with UCHealth Aspen Club, will present. • Loveland: 2–3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19

CSC, 700 E. 4th St.• Fort Collins: 2–3:30 p.m. Friday, April 24

FCSC. Cost: $5 Call 970.221.6644 to register; refer to activity #225402-01

AARP Safe Drivers Class This class covers defensive driving skills, age-related changes and driving safely in today’s world.• Fort Collins: Noon–4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 19 or April 16, FCSC –8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, FCSC

• Greeley: 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Greeley Medical Center Midtown, lower-level conference room

• Loveland: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, April 30 MCR, lower-level classroom

• Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members (checks only, payable day of class)

Bone Density Screening An ultrasound bone sonometer is used to measure bone density in your heel. Results should be shared with your physician.• Fort Collins: 9–10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20

Aspen Club Office, 1025 Garfield St., Suite A.• Greeley: 3–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25

GMC, Aspen Club Office, 6767 W. 29th St.• Cost: $12; appointments are required

Medicare 101 A comprehensive Medicare overview will be presented by Aspen Club Medicare counselors.• Fort Collins: 4–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, PVH, Café F• Greeley: 3:00–4:30 p.m. Monday, April 13

GMC, Conference Room 3• Loveland: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23

MCR, Long’s Peak Conference Room

Blood Pressure (BP) Checks• In Your Home: If you have difficulty getting out to

monitor your BP, please call the Aspen Club to arrange for a community paramedic to come to your home for a free check

• Fort Collins: Available anytime by appointment in the Aspen Club office, 1025 Garfield St., Suite A Call 970.495.8560 to schedule an appointment

• Greeley: 10–11 a.m. Fridays, March 27 and April 24 Rodarte Center, 920 A St.



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Aspen Club Fitness Opportunities Nine-week sessions (March 2–May 1) • Register by calling 970.495.8560

Strong Women, Healthy BonesWeight training to improve bone density and body composition, increase strength and independence and create an overall sense of well-being.• Noon–1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, March 4–May 1

Lifestyles Room, 1107 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $67.50• 12:15–1:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, March 2–April 30

Westbridge Classroom, 1107 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $67.50• 1:15–2:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, March 4–May 1

Lifestyles Room, 1107 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $67.50• 2:45–3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3–April 30

Westbridge Classroom, 1107 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $67.50

YogaChair yogaSafe and gentle exercises will tone and strengthen muscles, loosen joints, lower stress and help you relax.• 10–11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, March 2–April 29


Gentle yogaThis class is perfect for those wanting a slower-paced yoga class with stretching and slower movements.• 1:15–2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 2–April 28


Focused yogaThis class is best suited for those with some prior yoga experience or who are fairly fit.• Fort Collins: 1:15–2:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 5–April 30


Core StrengthLearn ways to strengthen your core muscles using a fit ball. These excercises increase stability and balance while you engage the abdominal muscles to stay upright.• 10–11 a.m. Mondays, March 2–April 27

Lifepoint Church Gym, 901 E. Lake St. Cost: $45

PWR! Moves Level IIThe Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR) class helps people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) move better longer.• 1–2 p.m. Thursdays, March 5–April 30

Contemporary Dance Academy, 2519 S. Shields St., #1A Cost: $45

Tai Chi for Healthy LivingTai chi uses gentle movements to increase strength and flexibility, decrease pain in joints, decrease stress, improve balance and improve your sense of well-being.• Beginning part 1: 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3–April 30 Lifepoint Church Gym, 901 E. Lake St. Cost: $67.50

• Beginning part 2: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4–April 29 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2000 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $45

• Intermediate: 9:45–10:45 a.m. Fridays, March 6–May 1 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2000 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $45

• Advanced: 8:30–9:30 a.m. Fridays, March 6–May 1 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2000 S. Lemay Ave. Cost: $45

Men—Loosen Up!This class is about being more flexible to help prevent injury, increase energy, enhance daily activities and impact overall health in a positive way.• 8:30–9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, March 4–May 1


Stepping On—Fall PreventionStepping On is a seven-week workshop that helps adults reduce their fall risk and maintain independence. Topics include: strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear and more. • Longmont: 9–11 a.m. Fridays, March 13–April 24, LPH• Loveland: 10 a.m.–noon Mondays, March 30–May 11

MCR, Big Thompson Room• Fort Collins: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, March 31–May 12

Westbridge Conference Room, 1107 S. Lemay Ave.• Suggested donation for materials and supplies:

$10 in Loveland and Fort Collins, $15 in Longmont

Preparing for Total Hip and Knee ReplacementLearn what to expect from joint replacement surgery, including pre-surgery exercises, necessary equipment, diet, pain management and safety. No registration needed; just drop in.• Fort Collins: 2–4 p.m. every Monday

Westbridge Conference Room, 1107 S. Lemay Ave. For more information, please call 970.495.8260

• Loveland: 8:30–9:30 a.m. every Wednesday MCR, 4th-floor conference room. For more information, please call 970.624.4326



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