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Within this webinar, Cindy Koch and Karen Summers will be hosting Skipton Reynolds, Attorney at Skipton Law as they discuss financial preparedness in adulthood.  Skipton Reynolds, Attorney at Skipton Law. The Zoom link for the event can be found below for convenience.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00PM MST

This event is cosponsored by the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, Aging at 5280, and UCCS.

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Within this webinar, Cindy Koch and Karen Summers will be hosting Julie Butscher, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as they discuss the many decisions that need to be made as we age. Aging is not always easy or fun! If you are aging yourself (and frankly none of us are getting any younger!) or you have a loved one who is aging, it can often feel overwhelming.  There are so many decisions to make (medically, housing, transportation, financially, etc) and since most of us don’t live in a vacuum, these decisions affect other people.

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00PM MST

This event is cosponsored by the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, Aging at 5280, and UCCS.

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Within this webinar, Cindy Koch and Karen Summers will be hosting Kay M. Adams, Dementia Coach / Educator / Speaker Author of Bedside Witness: Stories of Hope, Healing, and Humanity. They will discuss safety concerns, the need for building a circle of support, and navigating the transition to a care community—including the emotional weight of guilt and second-guessing that often follows. 

A diagnosis of dementia can feel like the ground has suddenly shifted beneath a family’s feet.  Questions come quickly—What do we do now? How do we plan? How do we stay connected when everything is changing? This workshop will explore what families need to know—but are rarely told—after a diagnosis. Participants will learn the importance of an accurate and early diagnosis, how to create a thoughtful game plan to avoid crisis, and ways to support both the person living with dementia and their care partners in healthy and sustainable ways over time. Grounded in real-life experience and rich storytelling, this session equips attendees to support families and each other with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00PM MST

This event is cosponsored by the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, Aging at 5280, and UCCS.

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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.

GAAS faculty Leslie Hasche and Tyrone Hamlet co-convene national social work research collaboration 

Learn more about how you can plan for health care costs so unexpected expenses don't derail your retirement.

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. 

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.
 

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.

“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.

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.

In recognizing World Alzheimer's Month, Dr. Eric Chess discusses the importance of planning ahead after an Alzheimer's diagnosis on Denver7.