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Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop Series: “HEALTHIER LIVING COLORADO®”
Residents struggling with chronic health issues such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke or cancer are invited to attend this workshop series to learn ways to cope with their challenges and improve their quality of life. Healthier Living Colorado®, a program sponsored by the Consortium of Older Adult Wellness, gives individuals with a diagnosed chronic disease the opportunity to learn how to self-manage the chronic disease for improved health outcomes and longevity. Some of the subjects covered include: techniques to deal with fatigue, pain, and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining strength, flexibility and endurance; nutrition; and effective communication with health professionals. Classes are highly participative, and mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to better manage their own health. Many Colorado healthcare providers are currently recommending this workshop series for their patients. The class meets once per week for six weeks for two and a half hours each class. Classes will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center (280 Lamar Street, Broomfield, CO) on the following Saturdays March 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th and April 3rd and 10th. Participants attending all of the workshops will receive a copy of the companion book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Condition, 3rd Edition,” and an audio relaxation tape, “Time for Healing,” free of charge. Other participants may purchase the book and audio tape. For further information, or to reserve your place in this workshop series, please call (720) 887-2213. This program is made possible through a grant from the Consortium of Older Adult Wellness.
In addition to growing client enrollment rates in the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) programs, Colorado is experiencing more widespread use of e-communication and Web-based interactions, as well as a demand for increased client and community outreach capabilities from its public service agencies. In order to meet these diverse needs head on, the State of Colorado has begun work to implement revolutionary enhancements that will allow it to continue to improve the lives of its citizens. The Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) is the flagship tool that will allow the State to meet these new service needs. PEAK is a Web-based portal designed to provide clients and community partners with a modern and easily accessible tool to apply for public assistance benefits. It allows new CBMS clients to screen themselves for potential program eligibility and apply for benefits from any location that has an Internet connection. The Colorado PEAK also eliminates the sometimes time-consuming process of waiting on the application submission and benefits approval for clients. Instead, the Colorado PEAK creates new opportunities for benefits screening, application, and client information updates that do not require assistance from a county or state employee. In addition, care providers are able to make applications on behalf of their clients, further streamlining the application process. The Colorado PEAK puts control of benefits applications back in the hands of the clients and increases client self-sufficiency. Through this, the State of Colorado is able to ensure the CBMS performance is being enhanced to meet increasing and changing client needs, is able to improve customer service, and is able to improve statewide accountability for public assistance benefits.
PEAK Phase I, which will allow potential clients to screen or check their eligibility for benefits and also check the status of their benefits, is planned for this October. To learn more about this new online system, please visit http://www.colorado.gov/benefits/.
The Workforce Center offers a number of hiring events, workforce orientations, skill building classes on topics such as building a resume and basic computer skills, educational opportunity workshops, and other events throughout the year. Please visit the Broomfield Workforce Center's Events page for more information.
Foster/Adoptive Care Parent Recruitment
FAMILIES NEEDED: Seeking families (singles or couples) who have interest in learning more about becoming a Foster Parent or a Foster/Adoptive Parent in our community. Families are needed for all ages and genders, for single children and for siblings, and for children with medical and/or special needs. Your service could be invaluable in the life of a child. Free orientation, training, and ongoing supports provided. For more information, visit the Broomfield Foster Care web page or call: Sherry Bethurum, Foster Care Coordinator, Broomfield Health and Human Services, 720.887.2266.
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