Steve Hess: After 21 years as Director of Performance with the Denver Nuggets, Steve Hess is now the Chief Performance Officer for Panorama Orthopedic and Spine and Operating Owner for Panorama Wellness and Sports Institute. Among his many awards, Steve was nominated as “Citizen of the Year” by the Douglas County Sheriffs Dept. for his work with deputies, sheriffs and SWAT team.

Steve gives good advice about the following:

• Why is it so important to exercise consistently and where is the trend going for the 45+ group?
• Is it possible for someone over 45 to get into the best shape of their life? What about recovery?
• It must be different to recover than when you were in your 20’s or 30’s. How is it different and what can you do?
• What are the benefits of exercise as we age?
• Tell us about the “Balance Program” at Panorama Wellness and Sports Institute.
• What trends do you see in your Balance Program?

Amanda Varga has a Bachelor of Social Work degree, is a Certified Senior Advisor, Certified Alzheimer's Educator, Qualified Medication Administration Personnel, Advance Care Planning Guide and Certified Living in Place Professional. Since 2014, she and her family found themselves balancing the needs of three generations in one household when her husband’s parents moved in with them.

Amanda discusses the following issues:

• What has been your personal caregiving experience and how has this impacted your family?
• Tell us about CareTreks.
• How is caregiving impacting the workforce?
• How can employers support their employees who are caring for an aging loved one?
• What sort of resources can CareTreks offer to caregiving employees?

If you would like to contact Steve Hess, please see www.panoramasportsinstitute.com. For more information about CareTreks, please see www.caretreks.com.

If you have questions or need services, Jayla urges you to contact the Area Agency on Aging. They will try to answer your questions and help you through your challenges. Please call 303-480-6700 to speak with one of Jayla’s staff.

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