It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Molly Brown House Museum in Denver, CO gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Denver, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“My father, DH, was recently in your care while he was on hospice and passed”
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“My husband looked forward to visiting with his caregivers. The people who stayed with my”
“Raphael and Tenzin were so kind and caring to Robert. Thank you so much.”
“Stephanie was beyond perfect, and Sandy loved her!”
“Thank you ALL for your excellent care!”
“Since I was not present while caregiver was there and live in Washington state, I”
“This company fits perfectly with all of my needs. Their office team is always informative,”
“Ralph had nothing but great praise for the care he recieved. Thank you so much”
“Appreciate ease of contacting, good follow up and flexibility. Care givers we have met so”
“I just wanted to say thank you for my birthday card, it was very thoughtful.”
“We have engaged Aways Best Care only for about 3 weeks, but the care provider”
“Very pleased with services...wonderful experienced well trained caregivers. Helped with all my needs, questions”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care (ABC) in Longmont provided outstanding,”
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“A beautiful and friendly place”
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“I am a current client of this provider They do a lot of the things we”
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“My caregiver is very accommodating to whatever I need. She will do chores for me.”
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“I am a current client of this provider My caregiver is very accommodating to whatever I”
“The most helpful part is getting him in and out of bed and transferring. They”
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“I have worked as a caregiver for over 3 years now, this being the third”
“I am a current client of this provider They have a huge impact. They help the”
“We are getting ready to have a girl leave right now. Marla is wondering if”
“Always Best Care was there with caring, knowledgeable staff, ready to meet me and discuss”
“My father, DH, was recently in your care while he was on hospice and passed away on October 31st. We wanted to thank and acknowledge the care providers he had for his last days, for their compassion to him and the whole family during this difficult time.”
“My brother passed within 3 hours of the first shift, so we didn't have an opportunity to evaluate your caregivers. The process of setting up a care plan and arranging the payment worked very fine. Caregiver Alissa was very cooperative and competent. From a limited perspective, I would recommend without hesitation.”
“My husband looked forward to visiting with his caregivers. The people who stayed with my husband were kind to him. I appreciate that so much!”
“Raphael and Tenzin were so kind and caring to Robert. Thank you so much.”
“Stephanie was beyond perfect, and Sandy loved her!”
“Thank you ALL for your excellent care!”
“Since I was not present while caregiver was there and live in Washington state, I can only comment on what I learned from a distance. Always Best Care staff, Holly as care manager, was always prompt with reports, caring in her reporting. The staff said Chloe had Mike out involved in activities which contributed to his improved cognitive. Too bad he fell but sadly nothing to be done about Mike's falls. They sometimes just happen no matter how many aids there are in place. I appreciated the ability of Always Best Care to provide a caregiver in 24'. Thank you.”
“This company fits perfectly with all of my needs. Their office team is always informative, caring, and fast at responding. The care that we receive is always amazing and everything that we have been looking for.”
“Ralph had nothing but great praise for the care he recieved. Thank you so much for taking care of my brother.”
“Appreciate ease of contacting, good follow up and flexibility. Care givers we have met so far seem kind and genuinely interested in their client.”
“I just wanted to say thank you for my birthday card, it was very thoughtful. You have a great team, it's recognized and appreciated. Everyone has made me feel welcome and it was nice visiting with everyone on your caregiver appreciation lunch you had. Keep up the good work and try not to work too hard.”
“We have engaged Aways Best Care only for about 3 weeks, but the care provider is perfect for our needs. She is professional, thoughtful, and proactive. The case manager and community liaison are also personable and responsive. We highly recommend Always Best Care.”
“Very pleased with services...wonderful experienced well trained caregivers. Helped with all my needs, questions and all staff at the office is always available.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care (ABC) in Longmont provided outstanding, emphatic service in helping move a family member into a new residence, making possible a higher level of care for her than previously available. In addition to supporting her prior to and through this highly stressful process, ABC, and particularly Madison and Michelle, provided extremely useful advice to us, including recommendations for movers and for a pet fostering service that will care for some of her pets until their new homes can be identified. Throughout the process ABC gave us abundant time and attention. Their recommendations and support were spot-on. We highly recommend them.”
“When I was a guardian, ABC provided quality care that allowed my client to stay in his current living space. They were great with communication, and overall had a wonderful experience!”
“I am a past client of this provider Our family had a great experience with Always Best Care. The case management that provides oversight for the caregivers is what set them apart. I would highly recommend!”
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“I am a past client of this provider We had just started and all of these hospitalizations happened. It would have had a really nice impact we just weren't able to use it for very long. They were great. Their service was wonderful and the communication was great. I was very happy with the kindness and care.”
“I am a current client of this provider They do a lot of the things we cannot do ourselves. Everyone we have had has been exceedingly pleasant and easy to get along with.”
“I am a past client of this provider I never had a problem with Always Best Care. My experience was positive because they were attuned to the time with everything I needed to do. If there was a paper I needed to be signed, they were helpful. I don't have any memory problems, but they were very friendly. We laughed and talked. They were just like a best friend who took me where I needed to go. I have always told people about Always Best Care and the people working there. I have referred people. Always Best Care is the best. I like how they were attentive when I called. Laura, she knew exactly what I needed. And the timing, they were perfect about the timing. Always Best Care was attuned to what I needed.”
“I am a current client of this provider They are really good with the clients. They are prompt and always on time. They are always on top of everything when we call.”
“My caregiver is very accommodating to whatever I need. She will do chores for me. This agency will keep in touch with us.”
“I am a current client of this provider The most helpful part is getting him in and out of bed and transferring. They are very good about if something happens like if someone doesn't come they will get someone out here.”
“I am a current client of this provider My caregiver is very accommodating to whatever I need. She will do chores for me. This agency will keep in touch with us.”
“The most helpful part is getting him in and out of bed and transferring. They are very good about if something happens like if someone doesn't come they will get someone out here.”
“Always best care is one of the best companies I have worked for. Best people and co-workers. They truly care about their clients and caregivers. I love working here!”
“Always Best Care is the best! I loved working here. Everyone cares about you and they are very compassionate. As a student, they were able to work with my schedule from part time to full time. They are reliable and great listeners. Natalie was the best! Anyone looking for a job as a caregiver I would highly recommend it here :)”
“I have worked as a caregiver for over 3 years now, this being the third agency I have worked for. This is by far the best agency I’ve worked for or been around, I would highly recommend them to anyone. As a caregiver, I feel completely supported by all of the office staff and case managers. Communication is a key when it comes to home care, and this office makes that one of their priorities. I’ve never had any issues working for this company. I would recommend them for your family members, or as a caregiver looking for a new job. As a college student they are very flexible with time and accepting of what my needs are.”
“I am a current client of this provider They have a huge impact. They help the most by driving us since I do not drive. They also help change the bedding and make the bed since it is difficult for us to do. I think that they have been excellent. I am very fond of the person I am assigned to.”
“We are getting ready to have a girl leave right now. Marla is wondering if she did something wrong. I told her that was not the case. The turnover of people is massive right now. It's not good when you're dealing with a dementia patient.”
“Always Best Care was there with caring, knowledgeable staff, ready to meet me and discuss all of the care options available, including in-home care, local facilities, etc. They know their stuff and are kind and patient with great follow-through!”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Sloan's Lake Park in Denver, CO with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Wildflower or visit Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Denver, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Denver, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Denver, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
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If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.
Prêt-À-Porte — Runway event where Denver’s top architecture, design and manufacturing leaders collaborate to transform interior finishes into wearable art, 5:30 p.m., Stockyards Events Center, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: iidarmc.org/event-details/pret-a-porter.
Dabin — With William Black, Chyl, FrostTop, Paper Skies, 6:30 p.m., Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, $75 and up. Tickets: axs.com.
Miles of Miles — Presented by Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra featuring trumpeter Shane Endsley with Hannah Rodriguez on vocals, 7 p.m., Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, $31-$33. Tickets: coloradojazz.org.
Jammy Buffet — 8 p.m., Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $35. Tickets: axs.com.
Houndmouth — With Dogpark, 8 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $43 and up. Tickets: axs.com.
Mary Droppinz — With Coki, 9B49, Jon Cass, 8 p.m., Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $25-$35. Tickets: axs.com.
Mutate Presents: Restricted — 8 p.m., Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, $53 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Grupo Duelo — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $105.30. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Denver Holiday Market — Featuring 34 entrepreneurs with disabilities, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver; celebrateedu.org/the-celebrate-shop.
Emily Catalano — 9:15 p.m. Friday, 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St., Denver, $30-$40. Tickets: comedyworks.com.
Friday-Nov. 15
Denver Arts Week — With hundreds of events around Denver. Go online for schedule: tinyurl.com/4wxcz5ph.
Friday-Dec. 12
“Chewing on the Wires” — Featuring Jewelarae and ArtLab youth works, ArtPlatte Forum, 910 Galapago St., Suite C, Denver; platteforum.org.
CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Watch Party — Kickoff at 11 a.m., McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St., Denver, first-come, first-served; mcgregorsquare.com.Urban Holiday Market — With local artists, makers and specialty vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverun...
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Watch Party — Kickoff at 11 a.m., McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St., Denver, first-come, first-served; mcgregorsquare.com.
Urban Holiday Market — With local artists, makers and specialty vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com/events/urban-holiday-market-2026.
The Bloody Mary Festival — 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Reelworks Denver, 1399 35th St., Denver, $54.94-$73.07. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yc5yv443.
Music in the Galleries: ReSound — Noon and 1 p.m., Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, included with admission: clyffordstillmuseum.org.
“Little Women” — Presented by Ballet Ariel, 2 p.m., Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre, Center for the Healing Arts Theatre, 2025 N. Washington St., Denver, $26.50-$36.50. Tickets: balletariel.org.
Face Vocal Band — With Graham Good & the Painters and Grace Campbell, 3:30 p.m., Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, $43 and up. Tickets: axs.com.
Derrick Stroup — 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $36.40. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
The Damned — With Agent Orange and the Courettes, 7:30 p.m., Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $68.02. Tickets: axs.com.
311 — With Beach Weather, Tunnel Vision, 8 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $49 and up. Tickets: axs.com.
Worst Party Ever x Equipment — With Ogbert the Nerd and Lobsterfight, 8 p.m., Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $24.80-$29.80. Tickets: lost-lake.com.
John Scofield’s “Electrospective” — Featuring Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch, Larry Goldings, 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $51 and up. Tickets: z2ent.com/venues-we-book/boulder-theater.
Katie Pruitt — With Fancy Hagood, 8 p.m., Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, $36.55 and up; z2ent.com/venues-we-book/fox-theatre.
CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette
Sheri Powers doesn’t want to slide backward.For the first time in years, the 54-year-old has a stable living situation, a job and a vehicle. After years of homelessness, she credits Doctors Care with giving her the skills and support to better navigate life.Powers started coming to Doctors Care for counseling sessions in January after mold in her apartment stressed her out. The situation threatened to destabilize Powers, who has severe depression and experiences manic episodes. But her work with the Littleton nonprofit&rs...
Sheri Powers doesn’t want to slide backward.
For the first time in years, the 54-year-old has a stable living situation, a job and a vehicle. After years of homelessness, she credits Doctors Care with giving her the skills and support to better navigate life.
Powers started coming to Doctors Care for counseling sessions in January after mold in her apartment stressed her out. The situation threatened to destabilize Powers, who has severe depression and experiences manic episodes. But her work with the Littleton nonprofit’s counseling staff gave her the skills to handle the apartment problems — and much more.
Just knowing she has an appointment on the schedule gives her peace, she said. She knows she will have an opportunity to be seen and heard.
“It lets me know that there are people who care,” Powers said. “I need that.”
Powers is one of the thousands of people Doctors Care helps every year as part of its mission to provide medical care and education to those who might slip through the cracks of today’s complex and expensive health care system. Along with medical and mental health care for uninsured and underinsured, the nonprofit educates clients on insurance options and helps them enroll in programs like Medicaid and the state’s insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado. Those without insurance can pay for care on a sliding-fee scale.
Everyone is frustrated with the healthcare system, said CEO Bebe Kleinman. Costs are rising, insurance is getting more complicated and care is harder to find.
“You keep hoping year after year that it’s going to get better, but it hasn’t,” said Kleinman, who has led Doctors Care for 27 years.
Recent changes to Medicaid and healthcare policy further complicate the landscape. It’s difficult for professionals to keep on top of constantly shifting policies but nearly impossible for many of Doctors Care clients, like the parents working three jobs or immigrants who speak little English. People are losing insurance coverage even if they qualify because they can’t keep up with changes to documentation or simply feel overwhelmed by the system as a whole.
“There are policies on top of policies affecting these communities,” said Laura-Elena Porras, the nonprofit’s health policy and coverage program director.
Dr. Gary VanderArk and 129 other doctors with the Arapahoe Medical Society founded the organization in 1988 to provide care for people without insurance. The doctors reasoned that if they each took on a few patients, they could make a significant difference. In 1993, Doctors Care opened its first brick-and-mortar clinic, which provided pediatric care.
In the following decades, the organization hired staff and now runs a small medical facility tucked into a Littleton office building complete with visit rooms, a vaccine fridge and a lab to process tests. Volunteers remain critical to the organization, Kleinman said, but staff are able to provide stable, consistent care to patients.
The nonprofit has repeatedly expanded the criteria for who they can serve. The nonprofit now sees people up to age 64 because they saw a lack of care options for people over 55. They also began accepting private insurance provided through the state marketplace because few other providers accepted the more limited plans.
Providing quality preventative and specialty care is not only good for patients, but for the community as a whole, Kleinman said. When people don’t have access to health care, costs multiply and shift to the medical system down the road. What could be a routine appointment becomes an emergency visit. A preventative skin cancer screening can stop a diagnosis and the need for more expensive treatment later.
Along with care for the physical body, Doctors Care provides mental health services, diapers, books and $50 King Soopers gift cards for those who need them. People need to be able to eat and meet other basic needs so they can have the capacity to think about their health, Kleinman said.
For Powers, the care she’s received at Doctors Care changed her life. She recently dealt with a conflict at work that previously would’ve sent her into a self-destructive spiral. Instead, she kept her cool — and her job. Soon, Doctors Care staff will help her understand the insurance she can access through work.
Looking back at her intake forms from January, she feels like a completely different person.
“I would’ve never been able to do it without this place,” Powers said.
Troy Renck: Through nine games, the dreams of the future appear better than the history of the past. The Broncos reached the nine-game mark — the unofficial halfway point of the regular season — with an identical 7-2 record. Their style of play hasn’t changed, forcing Broncos Country to keep a foam No. 1 finger on one hand and a jar of Pepto-Bismol in the other. They set the NFL record Sunday with their 16th straight one-score victory, breaking the mark of Peyton Manning’s 2009 Indianapolis Colts. Eve...
Troy Renck: Through nine games, the dreams of the future appear better than the history of the past. The Broncos reached the nine-game mark — the unofficial halfway point of the regular season — with an identical 7-2 record. Their style of play hasn’t changed, forcing Broncos Country to keep a foam No. 1 finger on one hand and a jar of Pepto-Bismol in the other. They set the NFL record Sunday with their 16th straight one-score victory, breaking the mark of Peyton Manning’s 2009 Indianapolis Colts. Everything seems possible. The Broncos are in a great position. But have they improved? If you had to choose, which team is better: the 2025 or 2026 Broncos?
Sean Keeler: I’ve had NFL vets tell me it doesn’t matter who you play as much as it does when you play them. Baloney. These Broncos are 7-2 at the midseason bye with a fight card from Hell. ESPN’s FPI ranks the schedule so far as the second-most difficult in the league, behind Arizona, with a common theme of many NFC West opponents. Sharp Analysis says it’s the fourth-hardest schedule a team’s played through Week 9; TeamRankings.com says it’s No. 1. Those last two sites ranked 2025’s Broncos slate as 29th-toughest and 25th-toughest, respectively. Of those first nine opponents — remember the Titans, Jets, Giants and Browning-led Bengals? — a year ago, only three would actually go on to make the playoffs. Depending on how the NFC shakes out, as many as six of the Broncos’ first eight foes (counting two Chiefs games as one opponent) could reach the postseason in January.
Renck: Players love to live in the now, making our daily debate a non-starter. But it remains a worthy topic. I will take the unpopular stance that the 2025 team is the answer. With a caveat — better through nine games. Every meaningful statistic, save for takeaways, favors last year’s team. They averaged 25 points, compared to 22 currently. They allowed 18.4, compared to 20.6. They have thrown (65) and rushed (379) for fewer. They have yielded significantly more, 395 through the air and 281 through the ground. Some of the numbers reflect Denver playing the league’s toughest schedule. Through this point last season, last year’s Broncos were better, but it does not mean it will finish that way.
Keeler: If the Broncos of Nov. 10, 2025, lined up and played the Broncos of Nov. 10, 2026, the former would win, probably on a strip-sack of 2026 Bo Nix. Once last year’s Broncos found their mojo/identity/groove, they cruised, and everybody knew what was coming: Screen passes, J.K. Dobbins on first down, punt to win, and let the AFC’s best defense carry you over the finish line. Last year’s version of Nix isn’t wiser, but he was quicker and more decisive with the football. At the midway point of the campaign, last year’s defense was far healthier than the one Vance Joseph ran out in Carolina on Sunday.
Renck: Two things can make the future better than the best. Bo Nix continues to trend upward and finishes the season as a top-15 quarterback. And the Broncos either add a running back in a trade or settle once and for all on a ground game identity after the bye week. Nix no longer seems bothered by his ankle surgery recovery. But his early timidity hurt his stats. At this juncture a year ago, he boasted 17 touchdowns with six interceptions with 207 yards rushing with three touchdowns on 42 attempts. This season? Try 11 scores with four picks with 116 yards on the ground on 37 carries for two touchdowns. If he can maintain the pace of the last three weeks and improve the team’s third-down numbers by improving the run game, the 2026 Broncos will reach the Super Bowl and settle the argument once and for all.
Keeler: The ’25 Broncos, if healthy, probably win by the nose of the football. But I think the 2026 team has more upside, potentially — largely because we haven’t seen a full complement of projected starters on the field together in who knows how long. From Jonah Coleman on offense to JL Skinner, Devon Key and Kris Abrams-Draine on defense, the reserves have had to do more heavy lifting this year, and, with a few exceptions, they’ve delivered. A ’26 Broncos roster at close to 100% is scary, especially at home. And Broncos Country is the 12th Man in the postseason that should help this year’s team finish what 2025 started.
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Winning never comes easy in the NFL, but it usually doesn’t come this way either.The Broncos ripped off another one-score win, their 16th in a row, to take down the Carolina Panthers 26-21 at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. They needed another fourth-quarter comeback to do it, scoring 13 unanswered points in the final frame.Here’s The Denver Post’s stock report from the team’s fifth straight victory.Pat Bryant and Courtland Sutton: After top wide receiver Jaylen Waddle exited t...
Winning never comes easy in the NFL, but it usually doesn’t come this way either.
The Broncos ripped off another one-score win, their 16th in a row, to take down the Carolina Panthers 26-21 at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. They needed another fourth-quarter comeback to do it, scoring 13 unanswered points in the final frame.
Here’s The Denver Post’s stock report from the team’s fifth straight victory.
Pat Bryant and Courtland Sutton: After top wide receiver Jaylen Waddle exited the game midway through the first half, Denver was left with a receiving corps that has been shaky at times. Bryant had been on injured reserve with an ankle injury, Sutton had surpassed 50 receiving yards just once this season, and Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin had yet to record three catches in a game.
But Bryant’s health and Sutton’s effectiveness are key to this Denver offense working. When healthy, Bryant has arguably been the team’s best receiver. He’s a smooth route runner, understands coverage and is a strong runner after the catch. He finished with four receptions for 56 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown catch on third down.
Sutton has put together three strong consecutive games, following 45- and 53-yard performances with a five-catch, 45-yard afternoon in Carolina. Quarterback Bo Nix targeted the big receiver a season-high nine times. Sutton’s red-zone touchdown came on a perfect release against press coverage, giving Nix a wide window to throw into.
Justin Strnad: Most of the praise for the wild Devon Key interception will go to the backup safety, and rightfully so. Strnad deserves credit for knocking the ball away from Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble and sticking with the play, though.
Panthers fans might argue that Strnad got to Tremble early, but the referees didn’t see it that way. It was another strong coverage rep for the linebacker. He recorded only two tackles, but Pro Football Focus considered both stops.
Que Robinson: With Jonathon Cooper back, Robinson’s playing time has dwindled slightly over the past two weeks. Yet he continues to produce at an elite level for a rotational pass rusher.
On Sunday, he recorded three pressures in just 16 pass-rush snaps, a team-high pressure rate of 18.75%. Robinson’s bend looked nearly identical to teammate Nik Bonitto’s on a second-half pressure. Rookie tackle Monroe Freeling looked stunned by Robinson’s quickness, and Broncos fans are increasingly seeing the second-year leap many expected from the edge rusher.
Sean Payton: It was awfully close, but Denver’s coach made a critical challenge that flipped the game. His decision to trust Evan Rothstein, the team’s director of game management, and ask officials to review Key’s interception turned a likely Panthers touchdown into a Broncos scoring drive. That’s a 14-point swing.
This was also a classic trap game for Denver: a road game after an emotional victory and before the bye week. But the Broncos appeared fully motivated. Payton’s opening-drive script ended in a field goal, and Denver scored a touchdown on its ensuing possession.
With 201 career victories, Payton moved into a tie for 10th in NFL history in overall wins, alongside Mike Tomlin and Dan Reeves.
Jahdae Barron: The second-year cornerback struggled after stepping into the void left by Riley Moss’ departure with a concussion. He surrendered six catches on nine targets, according to Pro Football Focus. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young relentlessly targeted his side of the field, and with Kris Abrams-Draine (ankle) out, Denver didn’t have any other options.
Barron had a nice stretch of play before Sunday, so an overreaction to one poor performance would be unwarranted. But with major decisions looming at cornerback this offseason, every performance from Barron carries extra weight.
Backup safeties: Outside of Key’s interception, it was easy to feel the absence of Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones. The Panthers attacked downfield, with Young averaging 7.08 yards per pass attempt, and found success targeting Barron and the safeties.
JL Skinner and Taylor Rapp combined for eight tackles, and Skinner added two pressures. Still, Hufanga’s expected return after the bye week will be a welcome boost for a team that has been without its starting safety duo for several weeks.
Interior offensive line: Against one of the NFL’s worst run defenses, the Broncos averaged just 3.0 yards per carry. Carolina entered Sunday allowing nearly 5 yards per attempt. Rookie Jonah Coleman managed 57 rushing yards, but 38 came after contact.
When Coleman ran behind Ben Powers, Luke Wattenberg and Quinn Meinerz, Denver averaged 3.16 yards per carry, according to Pro Football Focus. That figure dropped to 2.0 yards per carry on six runs between Powers and Wattenberg.
The Broncos have one of the most expensive offensive lines in football, but Sunday — and, frankly, much of this season — offered little evidence of that investment paying off in the running game.
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