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SHO supports Project Visibility (LGBT) Training

Posted on: May 17th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Project Visibility is a training program developed in 2004 by Boulder County Aging Services, after the agency conducted extensive focus groups with area LGBT elders. These seniors wondered which service providers were “safe and friendly” and feared many could be unwelcoming, even hostile. The goal of Project Visibility is to co-create an aging services community that is informed, sensitive to, and supportive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender elders. The training is designed for administrators and staff of nursing homes, assisted living residences, home care agencies, and other senior service providers, as well as the friends and families of LGBT elders.

http://www.bouldercounty.org/family/seniors/pages/projvis.aspx

SHO has been involved with this training since 2009. Emily Lewis, a PV trainer from Boulder County Area Agency on Aging provided FREE training to Colorado managers and the SHO main office staff. Since this time, SHO has been working on more inclusive marketing, visual signage, forms and numerous others in-house projects to create communities where everyone feels safe and secure. Recently, a meeting was held to share the successes and challenges that still remain in spreading the training information. SHO continues as a partner in this effort by training new staff and offering compassionate services to all.

LGBT Denver Resource Guide

Trans Resources

SHO staff attend CGS Salute to Seniors Resource Fair

Posted on: May 14th, 2012 by sho No Comments

The Colorado Gerontological Society presented the 23^rd Annual Salute to Seniors. This year commemorated the Centenary of the Maiden Voyage of the Titanic. Molly Brown’s Great Granddaughter was on hand and there was a chance to enter to win dinner with her on May 11^th.

Upon entering the fair, each person was given a “boarding pass” with a name of a real passenger of the Titanic and then guests were able to see if that person was a survivor on the Remembrance Wall. Many people were dressed in theme costumes and there was even a photo booth with old time clothes for guests.

There was a Molly Brown House Museum exhibit, vintage cars from the Forney Museum rare collection and a full Titanic Boutique with jewelry and accessories. There was also live entertainment and numerous booths and vendors who serve seniors.

SHO staffer Bob thought he would check it out since he is a senior and see what community resources are available.

Ellen Abrams joins the SHO Main Office

Posted on: May 14th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Ellen is the new Administrative/Development Assistant at the SHO Main Office.

Honor Your Mother in a Thoughtful & Meaningful Way

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Please consider supporting Senior Housing Options

and its 500 elderly and disabled residents in your

Mother’s honor. A gift from you will also honor people

who might not otherwise be honored!

Please provide your gift to:

Senior Housing Options

1510 17th Street

Denver, CO 80202

you can donate online at

www.seniorhousingoptions.org

If you’d like, a special acknowledgement can be sent to your Mother.

Please include her name and address with your donation.

May is Older Americans Month

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by sho No Comments

This year’s theme “Never Too Old to Play” encourages older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities. SHO supports this theme and encourages our 500 residents to continue to explore, grow, learn and have fun as they age.

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.”

Thanks to President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called “Older Americans Month,” and has become a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities.

http://www.aoa.gov/aoaroot/Press_Room/Observances/2012/Older_Americans.aspx

National Pet Week May 6th-12th

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Randy, a long time resident and his dog Arlo enjoy the afternoon sunshine in The Olin courtyard. Randy has several raised garden areas that he plants each year and says he just loves this area of the community. Arlo was a rescue dog and is now a dear companion. Randy is also currently serving as Resident Council President. This group plans events and supports positive changes at the Olin.

The Olin Apartments is a pet, companion and service animal friendly environment. Many of our residents enjoy having a companion and say this provides great meaning in their lives.

The AVMA and the Auxiliary created National Pet Week in 1981 to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine.

The Auxiliary held its annual poster and writing contests in early 2011 to generate promotional materials for National Pet Week 2012. The winner of each contest received $300.

Stephanie Jensen, a stay-at-home mother from Grantsville, Utah, submitted the painting that won the poster contest. Her seven children and many pets provided inspiration for the painting.

Emma Jewell of Lincoln, Neb., was a fifth-grader when she submitted the poem that won the writing contest.

The Happy Home Recipe

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
That means that they don’t
rip up curtains,
Or “go” in the house,
Or decide to raid the fridge.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
And when they’re happy,
They usually behave.
That makes their owners happy, too.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
So their owners don’t mind
If (once and a while)
They decide to chase a squirrel on the evening walk.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
Paradise is a nap in the sun,
A favorite squeaky toy,
Not an “all you can eat of your owner’s chocolate stash” buffet!

The recipe:
Happy, healthy pets +
Nice owners =
A happy home.

http://www.avma.org/

http://www.petweek.org/about-npw.html

Please Welcome Christine to The Olin Hotel Apartments

Posted on: May 7th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Christine Nash was previously a social work intern at the SHO main office from Metro College. She is currently working on her Masters degree and volunteered at several SHO communities following her internship, including The Olin Hotel. SHO welcomes her back as a part-time staffer!

SHO Celebrates Nurses Week

Posted on: May 7th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring

Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths and passions because of the many opportunities the profession offers. As nurses, we work in emergency rooms, school based clinics, and homeless shelters, to name a few. We have many roles – from staff nurse to educator to nurse practitioner and nurse researcher – and serve all of them with passion for the profession and with a strong commitment to patient safety.

Background
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

SHO Quality Assurance Coordinator-Jenni Marcols Serving since 11.2000

Staff Comments

Cliffview Assisted Living-Mary Jo Hargadine Serving since 11.1994 (center)

Mary Jo has served for eighteen years at Cliffview and was also awarded Employee of the Year at Kremmling Hospital in 2011.

Staff Comments

The Barth Hotel Assisted Living-Judith Hill Serving since 1.2010

Staff Comments

Register Now! The 11th Annual Saint Paul Golf Classic

Posted on: May 2nd, 2012 by sho No Comments

Register Now! The 11th Annual Saint Paul Golf Classic will be held Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Green Valley Ranch Golf Course.

All proceeds to benefit Senior Housing Options.

Event Flier

Saint Paul Health Center & Colavria Hospitality

www.colavria.com/news-events/

1:30 shotgun start, check in noon

Debbie Setlock Wins CALA Outstanding Executive Director Award

Posted on: April 27th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Debbie received support for this award from the SHO Board, SHO Main Office, CO Management team and from her residents and staff! Everyone was excited to nominate Debbie for this special award.

Debbie has served as Administrator at Cinnamon Park Assisted Living for almost twenty years.

Award: Outstanding Executive Director-over 32 beds

Purpose

This is a statewide award designed to honor those who go “above and beyond” to enhance the work environment in their Assisted Living facility and the quality of life for their residents and the communities they serve.

In making a nomination, please include specific actions a nominee has taken to enrich the lives of residents, provide leadership to their staff and provide community service.

Eligibility

Outstanding Executive Director: Any Executive Director employed in an CALA-member facility with at least three years of experience as an Executive Director/administrator is eligible. Nominations must come from a colleague in the field, board member or members of the nominees staff. The nomination must include at least one supporting letter from staff, one supporting letter from a resident or family member, and one supporting letter from a member of their board.

An executive summary is also required as outlined on the entry form. No more than one award is given annually.

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