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“Over 66% of nursing care residents receive an average of ONE visit per year. 50% of us will spend some portion of our lives in long-term care.” -Rainbow Bridge 2010
Join Volunteers of America at their February Family Volunteer Event as they throw a Valentine’s Day party for low-income seniors and make [...]

The very same week we learned about the push to ban trans fats from Colorado school food, both at lunch and in before- and after-school snacks, another study asserted that junk food in school vending machines has no impact on students’ weight or obesity levels.
It’s confusing. Kind like all the conflicting studies about coffee [...]

If the very first Girl Scouts of 100 years ago could compare their badges with the Girl Scouts of today, they might be dumbfounded by current categories — Stress Less? Business Owner? — but relieved to see some familiar, if rebranded, emblems.
Cycling, interpreter, naturalist, swimming and hiking survive, even if other skills — milking a [...]

Recently, we made our first geodesic dome playhouse out of newspaper, and we loved it so much, I decided to make a “winter wonderland” playhouse for my little one! This is a fun and frugal craft project that is great for toddlers and pre-schoolers. You will definitely want to create one of your own!

You will [...]

Opening Friday. Two new IMAX films premiere today at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science: “Tornado Alley” and “Flying Monsters.” “Tornado Alley” follows a group of storm chasers—including TV star Sean Casey—as they track massive storms across the Great Plains. Using specialized vehicles and high-tech equipment, they investigate the powerful phenomena that create tornados. [...]

As the mother of an 11-year old boy, the news of Jerry Sandusky’s alleged child abuse and the questionable diligence of now-deceased Joe Paterno exercised in reporting the incident hit close to home.
Needing an outlet for my feelings, I posted the following on my Facebook page immediately after I heard the news:
“I don’t care [...]

For 10-year-old Kaitlyn Chin, the first few weeks of school came packed with holidaylike anticipation — especially when the fourth-grader at Legacy Academy in Elizabeth saw boxes delivered to the building.
“I would always hope they were the iPads,” she says.
And finally, they arrived — a wave of tablet devices that, combined with other Apple technology, [...]

Tania Molinar could have every excuse not to graduate from Abraham Lincoln High School on time.
She’s a first-generation high school student. English is her second language. And she’s a mom.
But she’s not making excuses.
This May,

When a powerful blizzard ripped through North Dakota last winter, hundreds of drivers were stranded as white-out conditions shuttered interstates spanning the state. Snow whipped up by wind marred the lines between pavement and grassy drop-offs, leaving some scared motorists unsure what to do.
Two local software developers figured they could help.

he Broncos just completed one of the most remarkable seasons in franchise history, rallying from a 1-4 start to win the AFC West and then upset the Pittsburgh Steelers in a memorable first-round playoff game. Mike Klis, Broncos beat reporter for The Denver Post, chronicled the inspirational story of Tim Tebow and the Broncos’ return [...]