http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html Get the latest updates and information from the Assisted Living Centennail Blog en-us assisted living centennial Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:50:37 GMT Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:50:37 GMT lighthouseassistedliving.com http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Seniors-Housing-Occupancy-Rates-Steady-Despite-Increased-Rent-Growth-in-Q2 Occupancy rates are holding steady for seniors housing in the second quarter of 2011, while the pace of rent growth is rising, says NIC MAP, a data analysis service of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC). Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:50:38 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Socializing-Promotes-Well-Being-for-Seniors Much important work on this subject has been done by Dr. John Cacioppo of the Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. Cacioppo and his colleagues have found that loneliness affects senior health even on the cellular level. People experiencing loneliness also have higher levels of stress hormones. According to Health Canada, “Being lonely is hard on a person’s health.” Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:50:38 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-6-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute1.html May 11,2012 Location: First Universalist Church Address: 4104 E. Hampden Ave (at Colorado Blvd, near I-25) A dynamic workshop series designed to answer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:44 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/vision-silver-services-your-other-option-to-selling-your-home.html February 23, 2012 – Thursday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Location: Emeritus at Roslyn Address: 2500 South Roslyn Street, Denver, CO 80231 Emeritus at Roslyn, Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:26 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/fill-in-the-gaps-6-dynamic-workshops-on-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-decisions-from-life-quality-institute.html March 9, 2012 Location: First Universalist Church Address: 4104 E. Hampden Ave (at Colorado Blvd, near I-25) A dynamic workshop series designed to answer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:09 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/women-and-finance-presented-by-ann-wiesbrock-president-of-covenant-trust-company.html February 8, 2012 – Wednesday, 2:00PM Location: Covenant Village of Colorado Address: 9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, Colorado We women face some special Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:54 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/parkinsons-and-parkinsonian-diseases-presentation-at-exempla-st-joseph-hospital.html February 5, 2012 – Sunday, 12:30AM - 2:00PM Location: Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Rainer Auditorium in the Russell Pavilion Address: 1900 Lafayette Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:38 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/salute-to-seniors-from-colorado-gerontological-society.html May 11, 2012 The Salute to Seniors is the largest senior event and fair in the state of Colorado, and for over twenty years has been known as the premier Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:19 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/senior-day-at-the-capitol-2012.html March 14, 2012 - Wednesday Location: Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado Senior Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for seniors to meet legislatures Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:03 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/alzheimers-association-savvy-caregiver-program-for-family-caregivers1.html February 14, 2012 Location: Life Quality Homes - Southglenn Home Address: 7032 S. Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122 The Savvy Caregiver includes an Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:43 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/senior-expo-save-your-spouse-beat-the-widowmaker.html February 21, 2012, Tuesday, 5:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Heritage Eagle Bend Clubhouse Address: 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora, CO 80016 Plan to attend Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:28 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/sweetheart-dance-party-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html February 15, 2012 – Wednesday, 6:00PM -8:00PM Location: Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) Address: 30 Del Mar Cr., Aurora, CO 80011 Dance and enjoy Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:06 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/2nd-annual-lochbuie-afterglows-senior-center-community-spaghetti-dinner.html February 11, 2012 – Saturday, 5:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Lochbuie Afterglows Senior Center Community Spaghetti Dinner Address: 501 Willow St, Lochbuie, Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:52 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/abcs-of-medicare-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html February 9, 2012 – Thursday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Location: Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) Address: 30 Del Mar Cr., Aurora, CO 80011 This is a Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:36 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/alzheimers-association-savvy-caregiver-program-for-family-caregivers.html February 7, 2012 Location: Life Quality Homes - Southglenn Home Address: 7032 S. Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122 The Savvy Caregiver includes an understanding Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:21 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/aurora-commission-for-seniors-at-aurora-center-for-active-adults.html February 6, 2012 – Monday, 1:00PM Location: Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) Address: 30 Del Mar Cr., Aurora, CO 80011 The mission of the Aurora Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:05 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/parkinsons-and-parkinsonian-diseases-presentation-confused-by-acronyms.html February 5, 2012 – Sunday, 12:30PM - 2:00PM Location: Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Rainer Auditorium in the Russell Pavilion Address: 1900 Lafayette Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:36:17 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/index.html Learn all about Assisted Living Centenial by Lighthouse Assisted Living Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:07:42 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Study-Shows-Sobering-Reality-for-Costs-Assisted-Living How much will an average assisted living cost? The answers vary widely depending on region, but the latest data from Northwestern Mutual indicates that assisted living residents face a single room average of $3,372.41 per month. For nursing home patients, the average is $246 per day. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:42:32 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Challenges-and-Prospects-in-Repurposing-Old-Buildings-for-Assisted-Living When various types of buildings end up vacant and in disuse, sometimes the next logical step is to repurpose them for senior housing, especially as the nation’s senior demographic grows at a rapid pace. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:42:32 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-center.html Learn more about the finest in assisted living center in colorado Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:01:37 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Workshops-peek-behind-the-curtain-of-Cirque-du-Soleil She has Alzheimer's and recently had to move into an assisted living facility. Steinberg's family told him to get away for a while and recharge. "The backstage stuff, it's just up my alley," Steinberg said. "I've got to know what makes it work. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:27:49 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Specialists-in-late-life-downsizing-are-on-the-rise After the stress of transferring her parents to an assisted livinghome, Carol Gilbert and her husband David decided to get started early on planning the next chapter in their lives. By LEANNE ITALIE Carol Gilbert remembers well the ... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:27:49 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day.html National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Every year, December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Day honors the more than 2,400 military service Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:34:29 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/the-senior-hub-madrigal-dinner.html The Senior Hub Madrigal Dinner Location: Denver Merchandise Mart Address: I-25 & 58th, Denver, CO Join our Lord & Lady of the manor for a step back in Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:26:10 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/holiday-fair-with-artists-artisans-and-authors-for-bessies-hope.html Holiday Fair with Artists, Artisans and Authors for Bessies’ Hope Location: Lowry Park Address: 8505 E. Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230 Plan to attend this Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:23:57 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/activities-for-seniors-denvers-winter-in-the-city-program-downtown-denvers-grand-illumination.html Denver’s Winter in the City program – “Downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination” Location: Downtown Denver from Denver Union Station to the City and County Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:21:44 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-community.html Click here to learn more about how to choose an Assisted Living Community Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:03:57 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/new-goodwill-retail-store-vip-celebration-denver-co.html Get an insider’s view of the ultimate socially responsible retailer. Enjoy networking with community VIP’s, a full breakfast and get a behind the scenes Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:01:25 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/south-metro-chamber-of-commerce-opens-new-office-in-centennial-co.html The New Chamber Offices at the Streets at SouthGlenn We Have Moved! After 10 years at our location at 6840 S. University Blvd., the South Metro Denver Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:00:45 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/are-your-lighthouse-assisted-living-homes-kaiser-facilities.html Question: Are your Lighthouse Assisted Living homes Kaiser facilities? Answer: No we are not. We have 7 residential style assisted living homes that Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:14:03 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-staff-background-checks.html Question: Do your staff members go through background checks and medical exams. Answer: Thank you for your question regarding staff background checks. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:08:51 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Aging-Americans-stay-home-with-aid-of-Assisted-Living-“villages” A possible alternative to Assisted Living in some communities may allow Seniors to remain at home longer. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:12:16 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Assisted-Living-provider-Sunrise-Senior-Living-stocks-go-down Down 3.1% to $5.04, Sunrise Senior Living (NYSE:SRZ), is one of today's notable movers. The Dow is down 0.8% to 12,058 and the S&P is currently down 1.1% to 1,249. Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. provides senior living services. The Company has various senior living communities either open or under construction in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Sunrise offers a range of senior living services, from independent living, to assisted living, to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, and nursing and rehabilitative care. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:12:16 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-communities.html learn more about assisted living communities provided by Lighthouse assisted living homes Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:50:54 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-homes-centennial-housing-accommodations.html Question: How many residents do you have in each home? Is there any problem with the different city zoning codes? Are the neighbors ok with the situation? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:24:10 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/caretakerpower-of-attorneyniece.html Hi Tom, Did not want to bother you on a Saturday so I decided to ask my question this way. Are there any available openings at the: NEWLAND HOUSE: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:15:48 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/what-is-hospice.html Question: What is Hospice? Answer: With a focus on palliative care (the relief of pain and suffering) when a cure is not possible, immediate needs including Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:15:35 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living.html Learn more about assisted living and how it may be an option for you and your loved ones Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:35:15 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Developer-seeks-special-use-permit-to-build-assisted-living-facility A Denver-based developer will ask village officials on Monday for a special use permit to build an 80-unit assisted-living facility in a Lake Zurich subdivision, despite opposition from neighbors. Village officials are set to discuss and vote on giving Spectrum Retirement Communities the approval to build two-story assisted-living facility at the Monday, Oct. 17 village board meeting. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:52:49 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/assisted-living-centennial-blog.html#Quarry-Manor-marks-40-years-of-assisted-living-services It is always great to see other assisted living facilities that have been around for so long. This is a great story. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:27:45 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/adult-daycare-littleton.html Learn about quality Adult Day Care Littleton Services provided by Summit Adult Day and Wellness Center Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:29:43 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/are-your-assisted-living-homes-licensed-by-the-state-of-colorado.html Question: Are your assisted living homes licensed by the State of Colorado? Answer: Each home is licensed and inspected periodically by the Colorado Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:33:17 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/how-are-assisted-living-residences-regulated-in-colorado.html Question: How are assisted living residences regulated in Colorado? Answer: Assisted Living Residences are regulated in Colorado by the Colorado Department Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:30:19 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/do-you-accept-wheelchair-bound-residents-in-assisted-living-in-centennial-colorado.html Question: Do you accept wheelchair bound residents if they can do weigh bearing but are unable to walk very far with a walker. Answer: Yes, we accept Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:19:24 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/what-is-assisted-living-in-colorado.html Question: What is assisted living in Colorado? Answer: Housing options which include assisted living facilities, residential health care facilities, Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:59:56 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-a-small-group-home-environment-for-assisted-living-in-colorado.html Question: What are the benefits of a small group home environment for Assisted Living in Colorado? Answer: There are a number of benefits to a small Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:59:05 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/what-will-happen-to-my-loved-one-as-shehe-ages-in-your-care.html Question: What will happen to my loved one as she/he ages in your care? Answer: We recognize the necessity for flexible programs and services that Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:07:35 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/what-if-my-loved-one-requires-hospitalization-and-then-after-discharge-some-rehabilitation.html Question: What if my loved one requires hospitalization, and then, after discharge, some rehabilitation? Answer: We work closely with a number of Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:06:57 GMT http://www.lighthouseassistedliving.com/are-your-staff-certified-to-dispense-medications-in-assisted-living-in-colorado.html Question: Are your staff certified to dispense medications in Assisted Living in Colorado? Answer: All staff are QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:06:20 GMT