Senior Citizens

City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

Letter containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine River Valley seniors express pandemic resilience through quilt work

Thrive in Place COVID-19 textile art project took two years to complete

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With COVID in rearview mirror, how is Southwest Colorado reengaging seniors?

Survey cites transportation troubles, lack of geriatric providers and poor access to mental health services as concerns

DATE: Jan 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents turn to social media for help clearing driveways, sidewalks

Recent storms have left many overwhelmed with excessive snow removal

DATE: Jan 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Developer plans 124-unit senior care center in Three Springs

Around the clock staffing and rec facilities envisioned for Mesa Verde Estates

DATE: Nov 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town of Bayfield, seniors spar over use of Pine River Senior Center

Residents say the facility has not been operated properly since opening in 2021

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers of America responds to complaints at Durango senior living complex

Empty apartments being filled, VOA looking to fill job positions

DATE: Oct 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senior residents of low-income apartments in Durango watch as services decline

Retiree community with multiple vacancies has been without management for more than a year

DATE: Oct 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman celebrates 105 years

Mitylene Shultz was born in 1916 and loved traveling and tasting foods of the world

DATE: Oct 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 death, outbreak reported at Beehive Homes assisted living facility in Cortez

Facility previously had an outbreak in December

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 11 cases among staff members, residents

DATE: Aug 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

How long can you age at home? It may depend on network there to help

Rural agencies share resources to help seniors postpone assisted living

DATE: Jul 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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