Archive for Monday, June 15, 2009

Steamboat Briefs: Adult day services offered at The Haven in Hayden

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The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is offering adult day services at The Haven Assisted Living in Hayden, for any disabled individual older than 18 or any elderly individual who is looking for daily activities where oversight is provided. Services are provided from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals, medication administration, activities, assistance with bathing and wellness assessments are available. For more information and to register, contact Diane Girty at 875-1891.

Respite Program needs care providers to help

The Yampa Valley Autism Program is seeking care providers for its Respite Program. Respite Program care providers are made available to families of children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities, for hire to help as needed. Care providers also can participate in programs such as Kid's Night Out.

The Yampa Valley Autism Program is looking for individuals that have experience with children of special needs. CPR and first aid certifications can be provided if not certified. An hourly rate is provided to all care givers. Call Kristin at 970-870-4263, or e-mail kristinpiro@gmail.com.

Canine Connection seeks 20 new group members

Yampa Valley Canine Connection is now accepting applications for 20 new members. The nonprofit group provides a fun, club-style atmosphere for canine agility, Rally-O, good citizen testing and community giveback. Club areas include Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Craig. Call Cathy at 870-9037, Barb at 871-9080 or Craig members at 824-6364.

VNA offers free screening for breathing problems

The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is now offering free screenings for people experiencing breathing problems or diagnosed with asthma, COPD or other related respiratory illnesses in Routt, Moffat and Jackson counties. Spirometry testing, pulmonary functions studies, prescription medications and disease management are available at a reduced charge based on income. For details or to schedule a screening, contact Victoria Barron, RN and Community Health Educator, at 970-875-1883.

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