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    “He seems just fine” – don’t say these comforting words to a caregiver

    As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, what are the questions or advice you dread the most? “Does he know you?...He seems just fine to me…” The misinformation about the disease, and how it is experienced by the individual as well as family members, can be frustrating. Even medical professionals are not immune from the faux pas. A group of family caregivers share their experiences and recommendations.
    February 6, 2026
    Phil Barklow, Jennifer Roitz, Donald Valdez
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    3 business/community leaders elected to Colorado Alzheimer's Association board

    Three executives with extensive corporate and public service experience have been elected to two-year terms on the board of the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado. Phill Barklow of Experience Senior Living, Jennifer Roitz of Empower and former Colorado Representative and current consultant and legislative advocate Donald Valdez have joined the chapter’s 18-member board.
    December 17, 2025
    A woman comforts an older man seated next to her.
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    Virtual dementia training benefits caregivers

    It can be challenging for those who only observe Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia from the outside to truly understand what those living with the disease are experiencing. An innovative new training program being implemented in Colorado can enable dementia care staff to get insights into what their patients are experiencing.
    July 24, 2025

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