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The Independence Center Recognized by the Aging and Disability Business Institute
The Aging and Disability Business Institute has presented The Independence Center with The John A. Hartford Foundation 2020 Business Innovation Award Honorable Mention. The Independence Center was recognized for its Hospital to Home (H2H) Pilot Program, an innovative care transitions program that connects individuals who are being released from the hospital to in-home services provided […]
Caring for Yourself with Caregiver Connection
Whether helping a loved one or a client, caregiving is one of the most rewarding things anyone can do. It can also be one of the most challenging. Those who devote their lives to helping others can find themselves suffering from burnout or, in more extreme cases, compassion fatigue. Signs can include anxiety, depression, exhaustion, […]
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The IC’s building reopens June 15
To our consumers, clients, and friends, It’s hard to believe it’s been almost three months since we closed our buildings to outside visitors. We made the decision to close even before the Governor’s official Stay-at-Home order because there is nothing more important to us that the health and safety of our consumers, friends, and staff. […]
From Our CEO: The IC Stands in Solidarity
Dear friends, Like so many others in our country and across the world, I am horrified by the murder of George Floyd. Even more horrific is that this is not an isolated incident. Only recently, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Tyler were also killed, and they are continuations of unspeakable acts of injustice Black Americans have […]
Caring for Your Dental Health During COVID-19
To help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the safety of both patients and providers, many dental practices are delaying routine procedures like cleanings. However, staying on top of your dental care is more important than ever. Because bacteria from your mouth can easily enter your bloodstream, poor oral hygiene can contribute […]
What Safer-at-Home Means for You and The IC
Dear friends, Starting this week, Colorado is transitioning from the stay-at-home order to the safer-at-home phase. Although residents are no longer ordered to stay at home, we are being strongly encouraged to do so whenever possible. However, those considered at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are being asked to continue following stay-at-home recommendations, […]
A Note from Patricia: Know Your Health Care Rights During COVID
Dear friends, We all appreciate the heroes in the health care field who are putting themselves on the front lines for our safety. But unfortunately, some are being hampered by hospital or state policies that can be used to deny lifesaving care to certain patients. Forbes magazine recently published an excellent and unsettling article about […]
A note from Patricia: How about some good news?
Dear friends, These days, it seems that everywhere we turn, there’s bad news. And because we’re all so connected through our computers, tablets, and phones, it can feel impossible to escape. Not surprisingly, studies have shown that all this negativity can take a toll on our physical and mental health. But even during the most […]
A Note from Patricia: Creative Ways to Connect During COVID
Dear friends, This week, the governor extended the state’s Stay-at-Home order through April 26, 2020, which means at least a few more weeks of social distancing for most of us. But even though it’s necessary to maintain physical distance right now, that doesn’t mean that we can’t connect with one another. In fact, it’s more […]