Equity by Design: Global Dialogue Series

How do we make our built environment, at every scale, a tool for disease prevention and the promotion of wellness for all?

As we begin to build and renovate our homes and communities in a post-COVID-19 world, we must radically accelerate the application of an age-friendly framework that addresses disparities. This means housing and communities that are safe, affordable, and facilitate multigenerational interaction; meet sensory, emotional, physical, social, behavioral, and health needs across the lifespan; and include appropriate transportation options—enabling every resident to thrive.

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Join the six-part dialogue series, where Dr. Bill Thomas will moderate a conversation with built environment leaders from the U.S. and across the globe, who will share diverse perspectives on what it will take to create enabling and equitable housing and multigenerational communities. Each dialogue is framed around 1-2 key principles for Creating Enabling & Equitable Housing and Multigenerational Communities. 

The Equity by Design series is for policymakers, planners, designers and architects, developers, financiers, academic and real estate professionals, age-friendly community advocates, and other colleagues interested in making our built environment a tool to support everyone at every stage across increasingly long lifespans.

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Virtual Dialogue 2: Alleviate Disparities

October 22, 2020, 11:00 AM ET

Low-income and minority communities disproportionately struggle to attain basic health, safety, and wellbeing. Built environment professionals should prioritize the creation and maintenance of enabling built environments in disproportionately impacted communities, as a vehicle for properly addressing the needs of disadvantaged residents and alleviating disparities.

Morgan's Success Story

Taking the time to make sure it feels right. 

I met Jean and Tom in January of this year. Jean had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's, and they were in the beginning stages of looking to downsize... or so they said. Truth was, Jean had already been looking for a couple of months before her Speech Therapist referred her to Maintain Me. The two bedroom, two bathroom apartment she pictured in her head was seemingly not to be found! I'll admit, I knew the options were limited, but not non-existent! I had found them in the past for clients and I would do it again. Thank Goodness for a few years of experience at my job. I knew I could be helpful for Jean and Tom. 


Jean and Tom were independent, but Jean was OVER cooking and preparing meals. It was just too taxing to plan, shop, execute, and clean up! Tom is like many men of his generation, he did not cook, nor was he about to start. I get it! 

So we started by looking at Independent Living- pretty straight forward. But then fast forward two months to March of 2020. I don't need to remind anyone of what happened then. Imagine the fear of 'what happens now', when it is already hard to plan for your next meal, let alone the fear of grocery shopping in the midst of everything else. 

Unfortunately, even from one phone call to our chat the very next week, the situation was getting worse for them- I could tell in Jean's voice after months of talking frequently. Once again, I had to rely on my experience and suggest that we not look only at independent living, but also consider assisted living. I knew it would further limit our options for that perfect two bedroom, two bathroom, but my instinct told me that Jean likely was needing more care than could safely be provided in Independent Living, and likely, they would face yet another move in the near future. Tom was very clear about his desires,
"I just want my wife to be happy." 

So after repeated discussions, and taking a strong stance on the red flags that I was "seeing" ie. both of them losing weight and Jean even having a fall, they agreed to entertain the idea of assisted living. The biggest hang up? The perfect two bedroom, two bath apartment... 

I called Jean after a long weekend and months into our process and purposed... what if you each got your own apartment right next door to one another??? 

And she loved it! We had a breakthrough, and Jean was now actually excited! Although the perfect two apartments were not readily available, we set up a virtual tour, they did a drive by, and Jean finally narrowed the search to a lovely community. 

Although the excitement waxed and waned with all the preparation, the paperwork, the fear of change... who wouldn't be nervous. But we kept in regular communication- focusing on the good things coming, not the "bad". I would tell her, just think of it Jean... no more wondering about what to cook for meals, no more wrestling the laundry, or bored days watching the TV she cared little for. Tom could watch his sports and comment on someone else's cooking and she could join in a book club and other activities with new friends. 

It is important to focus on what you want, not what you don't want. Jean ultimately did just that! She focused on two perfect spaces, and found them. She wanted a lovely garden, and she has one. She wanted Tom to be able to worry less about her, and he is grateful she has all the support she needs now. 

Moving from your house into assisted living is what you make of it. You can make it about a new beginning with less worry, you can make it about new friendships and opportunities to expand your interests, you can make it exciting! When we focus on what we want, instead of what we don't want, we can make our lives better. Even during a pandemic. 
 

Morgan Leigh Jenkins, MA
Transition Director 

(303) 847-6861
 Morgan@maintain-me.com

Check out the Serenity Engage App

This week we highlighted an amazing resource 

Building Trust:
Family & Staff Communication in the First 14-Days

If you missed it please be sure to download the FREE e-book with the link below. It gives a daily, in depth plan to assist families and care teams in clear communication when a loved one transitions to a community.

This Communication Overview Plan was a collaborative creation by the Mavericks of Senior Living Collaboration Circle and The team at Serenity Engage then added the research-based daily information you see in this booklet.

Serenity Engage is a HIPAA-compliant messaging app for senior care. They bring care providers, and family together on a single platform. 

When care teams and family work together, our seniors have less isolation and depression, and increased quality of life. 

Engage All Stakeholders
Collaboration requires communication between everyone involved in the senior’s care. That often includes staff, key family members, doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, caregivers, and others.

 At Serenity, we bring collaboration to a single platform that is fully secure and HIPAA-compliant. Better stakeholder engagement reduces isolation and depression – a main goal of the Serenity team.


Strengthen Family & Care Team Relationships
Families need to know they selected the right community for their parent. The quality of their parents’ lives depend on it. Facilities strive to be the best of the best. Providing insights, information and collaboration is crucial to developing and growing trust, which is key to this relationship.


All In A Secure, Intuitive App
Designed for millennials to baby boomers, Serenity is crafted to be intuitive and operates like modern apps we all use every day. This makes on-boarding a snap! 

Built from the ground up with security and data privacy at the forefront, Serenity truly gives families and communities peace of mind.

To learn more about this nationally used App please visit
https://serenityapp.com/

Or look for it in your App store!

Building Trust: Family & Staff Communication In The First 14-Days

Research has shown that the first 14 days are the most critical to establishing a successful transition into a community. 

This Communication Overview Plan outlines a Day by Day guide to maintaining clear communication between staff and family during the first two weeks your loved one enters a community. It has common myths and answers, areas for notes and is beautifully put together. 

Our very own Morgan Jenkins is a member of the collaborative team responsible for this amazing resource and we are so

excited to share it!

This Communication Overview Plan was a collaborative creation by the Mavericks of Senior Living Collaboration Circle. Thank you to the collaborators for their perspective, creativity, and desire to make positive change in the lives of our older adults. 

The team at Serenity Engage then added the research-based daily information you see in this booklet.

Here's a snapshot of the 14 day plan. Be sure to download the full e-booklet for detailed daily outline!

When is it time to move to an Assisted Living???

We loved this article from Daily Caring because it has some some very basic indicators of when an Assisted Living may become a better setting for an older Adult. We also understand that every family is unique in their needs. 

Despite bad press, Assisted Living is getting safer by the day as we learn more about COVID, and how to stop it. Waiting too long can mean that someone loses their opportunity to go to assisted living because of an event like a fall that makes their care needs higher than what can be provided at Assisted Living. 

Maintain Me has created multiple programs including Case Management, Consultations, and Transitions Services. We are experts in Senior care and would love the opportunity to help in anyway that suits your needs!

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Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the need for assisted living hasn’t gone away.

The pandemic has added to the list of criteria to evaluate when considering a care community, but for some seniors and their families, moving to assisted living is still the best option under the circumstances.

Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers.

Guilt, promises made, and feelings of obligation make it even harder. Because there are so many emotions involved, it can be tough to know when a move is really needed – especially when you’re trying to put off having to make that tough decision for as long as possible.

But sometimes, caring for someone at home becomes unsafe or impossible to sustain.

To make the decision a little easier, Daily Caring shares 5 ways to know when it’s necessary for your older adult to move to assisted living.

1. Your older adult behaves aggressively
Some older adults, often those with dementia, may behave aggressively or violently. If trying different ways to reduce this behavior or medication don’t help, it puts you and the person themselves in danger of getting seriously injured.

It also adds a lot of additional emotional stress to an already stressful situation.

 
2. Their care needs have become too high for safe home care
Over the years, most older adults will decline in health and ability.

Unfortunately, no matter how high the quality of care, aging and serious diseases will keep progressing. One day, your older adult’s care needs may become more than you can safely handle at home.

For example, if someone now needs constant supervision and care (including waking many times at night), moving to assisted living may be needed. It’s very difficult for one or two people to sustain that intensity of care over the long term. Or, if your older adult is significantly larger or heavier and develops mobility issues, it will become physically impossible or dangerous for you to help them move around.


3. They constantly try to leave the house and are at high risk for getting lost or injured
Many people with dementia want to walk around or have the idea to go to specific places. Unfortunately, the damage in their brain means they typically don’t know how to get places, how to get back home, and how to avoid accidents or injury.

People with dementia can often get outside the house in the blink of an eye – or in the time it takes for you to use the restroom or get them a glass of water.

If you’ve secured the house as much as possible, but they’re still able to get out, it may be time to move them to a fully secured memory care community for their own safety.

 
4. In-home care costs are too high
Hiring an in-home caregiver is expensive. As older adults need more care, they’ll need more and more help. Over time, the cost of hiring caregiving help can exceed the available financial resources.

When that happens, it may be financially necessary to move to an assisted living community. Those costs are high as well, but it may be more affordable than the amount of in-home care that’s needed.

 
5. You’re overwhelmed by chronic, severe caregiver stress
Feeling stressed from the responsibility and hard work of caregiving is to be expected, but when stress levels are too high for too long, it seriously affects your health and well-being.

When that happens, your ability to care for your older adult can be significantly diminished – sometimes to the point where you’re no longer able to safely care for them.

 

This article was featured at Daily Caring
https://dailycaring.com/moving-to-assisted-living-5-ways-to-know-when-its-needed/?utm_source=DailyCaring&utm_campaign=7e166ed54b-DC_Email_2020-09-29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_57c250b62e-7e166ed54b-123200633

Reducing Family Conflict: How to Work Together as Parents Age

Sign up for FCA's Free October Webinar

Being a family caregiver is a difficult job. And when it involves an older parent, caregiving often includes the entire family. This webinar covers the basics of conducting a family meeting and how to address the challenges and disputes that can arise during the care of an older family member.

Participants will learn:

• The questions to ask that are proven to increase understanding

• To identify barriers to productive conversation and how to overcome them

• About resources related to informed decision-making

• How to include an Elder’s voice, if they cannot or do not want to fully participate

When: Friday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (PT)
Cost: No charge

Presenter: Nicole Lance

Nicole Lance is a Family and Elder Mediator, having completed the coursework and training recommended by the Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR). She is widely recognized as the nation’s premier professional elder mediation association. She is also a certified Senior Advisor, knowledgeable across a broad spectrum of topics relevant to aging adults and their families. In addition, Nicole is a JD. Before becoming a Family and Elder Mediator and Senior Advisor, Nicole practiced business law, including mediation, for 15 years.

In addition to her Family and Elder Mediation practice, Nicole currently chairs an ACR task force, which is exploring a joint venture with Stanford University's Center on Advanced Decision Making in Aging to study the benefits of elder mediation in helping address the needs of adult families. For more information please visit mediateforward.com
 

Navigating Self Care in Isolation

Be sure to sign up for the upcoming Tough Talk hosted by A Little Help

Please contact A Little Help @

METRO DENVER: 720-242-9032

ROARING FORK VALLEY: 970-404-1923

NORTHERN COLORADO : 970-412-9396

Medicare Open Enrollment 2021: Minimize Costs, Maximize Coverage

For 2021 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2020.

During Medicare Open Enrollment, seniors can:

• Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan

• Change from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare

• Select a different Medicare Advantage plan

• Choose a different Medicare prescription drug plan

Changes made during Open Enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2021. And after December 7th, no further changes to Medicare coverage can be made for 2021.

Daily Caring explains why reviewing and making changes to your older adult’s medical and prescription plans can help them save money and improve next year’s coverage.

They also share how to know which plan changes to focus on, how to compare 4 key areas of coverage, and 4 ways to get help with Medicare decisions.

Read the full article at Daily Caring
https://dailycaring.com/medicare-open-enrollment-minimize-costs-maximize-coverage/?utm_source=DailyCaring&utm_campaign=75e068f6ac-DC_Email_2020-10-01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_57c250b62e-75e068f6ac-123200633
 

Need help with Medicare Open Enrollment???
Comparing Medicare plan options can be overwhelming. 

Sign up for the Virtual Medicare Workshop Series hosted by the
Colorado Gastrological Society 
We covered this series in our weekly email. Receive individual support!
 

Sign up now for: A Little Kindness Days

What is A Little Help doing in lieu of Service Saturdays?
Join us for our new version A Little Kindness Days.

Our Service Saturdays entail us assembling together on designated Saturdays to celebrate and gear up for the work we are going to be doing that day, as well as gathering afterwards for lunch and again celebrate all that we did to help our older adult neighbors. 

However, this Spring and Fall we were unable to hold our Service Saturdays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  But, that doesn't mean that there still isn't A LOT OF YARD WORK TO BE DONE!

Our next Kindness Days will be held on the dates below. 

Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7

Please note: Teams will be limited to six people or less. Team members will need to provide their own tools and/or coordinate with homeowners to use their tools.  A few days before volunteering, team members will be required to complete a COVID-19 screening questionnaire.

Drive Thru Dinner at Western Hills Health Care Center

Many Thanks to Life Care Centers of America!

What a fun event last week at Western Hills! Not only were we treated to a Drive-thru BBQ dinner but it was a festive Fall treat complete with barnyard animals. 

Thank you to our wonderful hosts Sherri & Jasminka!

Such a creative way to get everyone out to enjoy your community.

Virtual Medicare Educational Workshop Series

Medicare Monday

Medicare Monday is now an annual virtual event series from October 19 to November 18, 2020 with Medicare educational workshops to help you be better informed and make necessary changes to your coverage. The virtual program includes information on the changes, updates and requirements for Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2020.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Keeping up with the annual changes, policies and guidelines can seem overwhelming. Premium increases, new benefits, new health plans, and new rules will be discussed. To learn more and receive guidance through the process, join the Colorado Gerontological Society at the virtual Medicare Monday on your computer, smart phone, or tablet.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COUNSELING
Second and third year pharmacy students will work with Medicare beneficiaries who may be taking more than five medications to review the current prescriptions and make recommendations on drug-drug interactions, as well as to help with enrollment in Medicare Part D plans that best meet their needs.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Counselors are available to guide Medicare beneficiaries who need guidance and support. Counselors work with new enrollees to decide on the insurance benefit that best fits their situation or current beneficiaries who are looking to review current coverage.

COMPARISON SHOPPING EXPO
Representatives from various insurance companies will be available virtually during the Medicare Monday educational programs, as well as the follow-up sessions Medicare Lunch and Learn sessions on Wednesdays. Attendees at the virtual Medicare Monday events can gather information from the comfort of their home about the different insurance products and make decisions with the support of an agent following the programs.

MEDICARE ON THE PORCH RESOURCES
Come by The Society at 1129 Pennsylvania St, Denver and grab info packets on the latest information on 2021 Medicare resources on October 19 and 26, and November 2, 9, and 16. No contact required; just drive up, and grab a packet from our porch.
 

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW 50+ AND LOOKING FOR WORK, A CAREER CHANGE, OR GIG WORK?

JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES FOR THE 50+!

Upcoming Event
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Resources for 50+ Job Seekers and Career Changers


While many people across Colorado are looking for work, the 50+ population seeking jobs is growing annually in Colorado. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, the fastest growing segment of the workforce is the 75+ population with the 65-74 age bracket in second place. Why people choose to work longer is variable – some to enhance their retirement savings, some to ensure access to health care or funds to apply to health needs, and others because they enjoy the social interaction and mental stimulation.

Join us and meet five companies that are committed to enhancing opportunities for the 50+ population to find meaningful work matching their expertise and skills with people and companies that appreciate the value of the mature worker and an older adult!

PANEL PRESENTERS AND COMPANY:
• Esther Hershcovich - SAGE – Learn-Connect-Upskill – Fostering intergenerational connections through knowledge sharing in private one-on-one classes
• Sharon Emek - WAHVE – Vintage Workers – Phase into Retirement and Extend Your Career Working from Home
• Tim Driver - Retirement Jobs – Jobs for People Over 50 – identifying employers most suited to older workers matching productive, conscientious mature adults seeking employment opportunities
• Bridget Farley - National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC) - The Power of Experience - NOWCC expands opportunities for experienced workers to support government agencies in achieving their missions through our proven exceptional services
• Melinda Delmonico - Gibson Recruiting - Distinguished Legal Advisors - connecting the experiences and specialized skills of a seasoned attorneys via contracts to corporations when they need it, where they need it, and for exactly how long they need it

FACILITATORS:
• Karen M. Brown – Aging2.0 Denver Chapter Ambassador and Changing the Narrative Age-friendly Workplace Initiative Director
• Elizabeth Hobbs – Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Career Services Advisor
WHEN: September 30, 2020 - 10 am to 11:30 am (Mountain Time)
REGISTRATION:

Sign up here for this virtual webinar. Email Karen.Peffer.Brown@gmail.com for more information.
This webinar is being brought to you by Aging2.0 Denver Chapter, Arapahoe Douglas Works, and Changing the Narrative Age-Friendly and Intergenerational Workplaces Initiative.
 

This Alzheimer's End of Life conversation kit makes the discussion easier.

End of life conversations are essential

for people with dementia.

We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death or dying, but it’s essential to know what your older adult’s end-of-life wishes are. That’s especially true if they have Alzheimer’s or dementia and won’t be able to communicate when they’re in the later stages of the disease.

Talking about end of life is important because it helps you understand how your older adult would choose to live during their last months, weeks, and days. These can be stressful things to guess at if you’ve never talked about it so experts recommend starting end of life discussions as soon as possible.

Too many people are dying in ways they wouldn’t choose and too many family members feel guilty because they’re unsure about their older adult’s wishes. We found an excellent free guide from The Conversation Project that helps you start these conversations in the earlier stages of dementia.

It also includes tips on how to make decisions on someone’s behalf if their dementia is advanced and they can no longer express their own thoughts.

Sunshine Home Sharing

Have you smiled yet today???

Well here is your chance! We loved the Sunshine Home Sharing newsletter so much we had to... well... share :-)

What is Home Sharing?

Home Sharing is a best practices housing model that assists Home Providers and Home Seekers with creating agreed-upon guidelines for becoming housemates and supports Aging in Community by utilizing extra space in a Home Provider’s home. Home sharing allows the Home Provider to generate income, trade rent for assistance with basic household chores if needed, and generates housing options for people needing an affordable place to live. It provides the opportunity to build relationships so people do not have to live alone. Sunshine Home Share Colorado staff support the matching process to ensure matches are made in a safe and thoughtful manner increasing the likelihood of a successful match.


To learn more please visit:
https://sunshinehomeshare.org/

CELEBRATE YOUR FAVORITE HERO

Stop by Caley Ridge and Pick up a
Coffee & Gift Card!

TOUCH FREE, DRIVE THROUGH!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
11:00AM-1:00PM

CALEY RIDGE PARKING LOT
9350 E Caley Ave
Englewood, Co 80111


https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/co/englewood/caley-ridge-assisted-living/
 

Chelsea's Success Story

He WAS happy because his wife was his home.

A big shout out to Rachel at Rocky Mountain Primary Care. Thank you for allowing us to serve your patients and their families!

It's a goal for a lot of us to keep our loved one's at home and care for them all the way to the end, unfortunately this is not an easy task. I was so happy to be able to meet Lily* who called in a panic one day after getting a call for her aunt. Her aunt (Sally*) called in tears as she was caring for her husband at home and was "in over her head". Sally was determined for her husband to be able to pass at home with her by his side so much so that although case managers in rehab had recommended Memory Care Assisted Living she felt she was doing her part as her husband's advocate to honor this request and take him home. 

He had only been home for over a week and had fallen. Sally was afraid of him having a fall that would require him to go back to the hospital and then back to rehab. In order to prevent this from happening again she was limiting the reasons for him to travel through the house very far. She did everything she could to make this more manageable. She had bought a commode for the side of the couch, where she was also bringing food to him for each meal. She gave him sponge baths as he was too weak for the shower and she waited on him hand and foot for all his needs. 

It wasn't until that day, when she called her niece, that anyone really knew how hard she was working to try to honor her husband's wishes. Sally was brave and determined but had started to come to terms that this wasn't the life her husband wanted either. 

When being introduced to this family, Sally had asked her niece Lily to help with the transition to memory care assisted living as she couldn't bring herself to do it. Lily and I worked fast but not quite fast enough, the next day after us speaking he required hospitalization due to fluid build up. He immediately qualified for hospice while in the hospital. I knew that as their transition specialist we could not let him pass in the hospital, this was the opposite of what he wanted. We coordinated with hospice and the case manager at Good Samaritan Hospital.

We had two assessments from communities happen while he was in the hospital and two days later he transitioned to a memory care assisted living. This wasn't home however because he was deemed on hospice with little time left Sally got to visit (even during Covid) and be right by his side until the very end. He WAS happy, not because of the setting but because his wife was his home! 

Sometimes as family members we feel obligated to care for our loved ones when all they really want is to not feel like a burden and not be separated from the people they love the most. After being together so long, it didn't matter where they were, he just wanted to make sure she was there!

*all names have been changed to protect our clients


Chelsea Sweeney
RN Case Manager

Phone: 720-629-3050
Email: Chelsea@maintain-me.com

We encourage you to participate in 9/11 Day at Home

At a time when our nation seems at unease this is a day to remember that we have faced struggles before. That good is stronger than evil. And that doing something positive can be powerful and unifying.

11 Good Deeds
Join us in making the world a better place in tribute to those lost on 9/11. We've gathered 11 good deeds(and others) to help get you started. 

Feed a first responder

Support suicide prevention

Diversify your children's books

Donate to the 9/11 Day fund

Volunteer on Voting Day

Speak up about Mental Health

Save local restaurants

Thank our Heros at home and abroad

Request a Mail-in ballot

Donate plasma to fight COVID-19

Pledge to #BeKind21

Let's never forget what we're capable of doing together.


Please visit to Volunteer, Donate or learn more

https://911day.org/
 

Wow! Another great review!

We love feedback from our clients but great reviews like this one from our colleague, Theresa Cashman, is such a compliment and so appreciated.

If you haven't heard of Theresa Lynn Cashman, she is the owner of Clearing Space, and specializes in decluttering, downsizing and Life Transitions. She is a pleasure to work with and a great resource!

https://www.tlcclearingspace.com/

Enjoy your holiday but don't forget to prep for snow tomorrow

It's no secret at this point. We are forecasted to get one of the earliest measurable snowfalls in Colorado on record! It's not likely that the snow will stick around long but power lines could easily be effected and some power outages are likely.

We've put together a quick list of things to double check before the snow flies

1. Turn your heat on
This may seem obvious but today is going to be 90 degrees, so many people are still running their air conditioners. The storm is forecasted to move in around midnight, so if you forget to switch your heat on before bed you may wake up to a VERY cold house! If your heater is an older unit turn it on at some point today to test that its still working reliably. If there are any issues you still have time to call a repair man before the temperature drops overnight.

*Don't forget to check that all windows and doors are secure and shut!


2. Hit the Grocery Store
Most people know to stock up on groceries before a big storm but don't wait. The later in the day you go, the crazier the store is and more likely items will be out of stock. Consider ordering groceries for pick-up or delivery to avoid crowded stores. Make sure you have a 3 day supply of water (3 gallons per person) and easy to prepare food.  


3. Prepare for a power outage
Charge up all those extra batteries and battery packs, because you might go without power for a bit. A storm this early in the season is bound to take some tree branches, and power lines down. Don’t forget to stock up on matches and candles, and grab the extra blankets from storage just in case you lose heat.


4. Plan some Activities
The snow should melt quickly but is likely to last all of Tuesday. Make it easier to stay entertained inside. Cooking is always a favorite (plan your menu when you get groceries today). Make an amazing soup that takes hours to simmer or bake a fall favorite. Pull out puzzles and favorite movies. 


5. Stay safe
If you go outside to shovel snow, know your limits and try not to overtax yourself.  Wear sturdy boots to prevent falls. Protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia by wearing layers of warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Keep your pets inside, or make other suitable arrangements for them.
 

Wish of a Lifetime- in need of wishes!

Why Granting Wishes Matters
America’s oldest citizens are interesting and inspiring people. They are our history, our teachers, and our wisdom keepers.

Each of us knows a senior who has impacted our lives for the better. However, many seniors feel isolated, alone and unimportant. As our senior population explodes in the coming years, the problem of social isolation will too.

Wish of a Lifetime is a 501c3 Denver based nonprofit that grants life enriching wishes to seniors across the United States. We grant wishes in order to share the stories of seniors and shift the way society views and values aging. After being on a wish hiatus for the past few months during COVID, we are happy to announce that we are back and ready to grant as many wishes as possible!


That being said, we are looking for incredible seniors to recognize and grant a wish for. If you know of anyone, yourself included who has an incredible story to share please contact elija@wishofalifetime.org.

Share the name of the senior, their phone number, and a little bit about them. Once we receive this information our wish fulfillment team will reach out to the senior to learn more about their story and discuss a potential wish!


https://wishofalifetime.org/