News & Events
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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.
Alzheimer's/Dementia 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.
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00PM MST
Follow the link below to read more and register.
Register for August 12th!
Aging at 5280: Navigating Your Roadmap to Successful Aging
Join Aging at 5280 Founder and Owner, Cindy Koch and Elder Care Manager, Karen Summers each month as they will feature guest speakers covering essential topics such as: health and wellness, home safety, financial resource and more.
Difficult Conversations that Improve Your Life
Join Cindy Koch and Karen Summers as they host Shelly Smith-Acuña, Ph.D., Professor and Dean Emerita of the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of Denver (DU).
Learn more about the barriers to good communication around difficult topics and skills and strategies for improving these conversations. It is easy to avoid conversations about many topics related to aging such as planning for retirement, medical care, housing, and end of life issues. Even if these conversations aren't avoided, they may have negative consequences. Her work places a particular emphasis on gender, culture, and multigenerational issues. Her scholarship focuses on the application of psychological systems theory to improve the human condition, as seen in her book, Systems Theory in Action.
Date: Thursday, August 13th
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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When the Ground Shifts: A Practical Guide for Families After a Dementia Diagnosis
Join Cindy Koch and Karen Summers as they welcome Kay M. Adams—Dementia Coach, Educator, Speaker, and author of Bedside Witness: Stories of Hope, Healing, and Humanity—for an insightful webinar on navigating life after a dementia diagnosis.
This workshop will explore what families need to know—but are rarely told—after a diagnosis. You'll 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.
Register Here
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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