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Refuge by 9News
Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion on Homelessness and End-of-Life Care in Denver
Join us for a community screening and panel discussion of Refuge, the 9News documentary. This powerful film sheds light on a deeply important issue affecting our unhoused neighbors and the organizations working with compassion and urgency to support them. Come to learn, connect, and be in community.
The event is free to attend. Registration required.
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Navigating Your Roadmap for Successful Aging (YRSA) - Home Safety: Ensuring Comfort and Independence
We have teamed up with Cindy Koch from Aging at 5280 to provide this free series. Cindy and her team will be discussing a wide range of aging topics. Within this webinar, Cindy Koch and Karen Summers will be hosting Mindie Ottke BSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, as they discuss aging in place and the impacts of community.
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00PM MSTThis event is cosponsored by the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, Aging at 5280, and UCCS.
Dementia/Alzheimer's 101
Join us for a free monthly webinar!
You’re invited to our free zoom seminar hosted by Dementia Friendly Denver’s JJ Jordan titled Alzheimer's/Dementia 101 - Facts, Treatments, Caregiving, Research, Risk Reduction. This comprehensive seminar will explore the risk factors, warning signs, and lifestyle changes that could lower your risk for dementia. This webinar is offered monthly.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 10:45 AM - 12:00PM MSTFollow the link below to read more and register.
Lunch & Learn: Estate Planning and Cognitive Decline
Join us at the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging for an engaging Lunch and Learn session with Jon Kraus, Jenna Merlin, and Peter Merlin. They will be discussing money and assets as we age. More information to come!
This event and lunch is proudly sponsored by Aging at 5280.
Date: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 2 PM MT
Location: 2155 E Wesley Ave #510
Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver Series
Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of middle and late stage caregiving in this education program. The Alzheimer's Association Empowered Caregiver education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can register for individual courses to meet their needs or complete the entire series. Join us on Zoom for these webinars. Click the link below or call this number to register: 800.272.3900
March 26, April 2, April 16, & April 23
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Explore Free Events with Denver Public Libraries
Visit the link below to view a calendar full of events for older adults in the Denver area.
Featured Publications
Denver researchers say robot companions can improve senior citizens' quality of life
University of Denver - Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science faculty members and researchers are working on AI-powered robot that can improve senior citizens' quality of life.
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Advancing Aging Research
GAAS faculty Leslie Hasche and Tyrone Hamlet co-convene national social work research collaboration
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Medical Costs in Retirement: Do You Know What to Expect?
Learn more about how you can plan for health care costs so unexpected expenses don't derail your retirement.
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Back to school: Older Coloradans stimulate intellect, ease transitions through college offerings
Facing challenges of retirement, seniors can find socialization, expand academic horizons, and customize a plan for their next act through "Retirement Reimagined" at the University of Denver.
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Protecting Your Future: How Cognitive Decline Affects Financial Decision-Making
RadioEd co-host Emma Atkinson sits down with Dr. Eric Chess, Clinical Professor at KIHA, to break down why financial decisions can be an early indicator of cognitive decline.
Frontiers of Science
Colorado’s top universities have contributed to the state’s life-sciences cluster by churning out new life sciences companies based on related research and attracting companies to the area that want to take advantage of the research. Read about the different types of life-sciences research going on at the state’s premier research institutions like University of Denver and more.
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New DU Program Helps Older Adults Reimagine Retirement
“What is my purpose?” is the question on the minds of millions of aging Americans. University College’s Enrichment Program and the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging join forces to help Denver-area retirees find the answer.
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Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Pilar Ingle featured in latest Elevated Denver podcast episode
Dr. Pilar Ingle is featured on the latest Elevated Denver podcast episode "Dignity in Death," discussing end-of-life and palliative care within the homeless population.
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How to plan ahead for long-term care after Alzheimer's diagnosis
In recognizing World Alzheimer's Month, Dr. Eric Chess discusses the importance of planning ahead after an Alzheimer's diagnosis on Denver7.
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