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.
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“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.”
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“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.”
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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.
The former RK Industries headquarters in Denver has sold for $16.78 million, clearing the way for a 329-unit apartment development.Multifamily developer The Garrett Cos. bought the property at 3800 Xanthia St., according to a warranty deed filed with the city Friday. The developer plans to build the apartment community on about 10 acres in the first phase. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion slated for the fourth quarter of 2027.The Garrett Cos. also plans a second phase on about 5 acres of the pr...
The former RK Industries headquarters in Denver has sold for $16.78 million, clearing the way for a 329-unit apartment development.
Multifamily developer The Garrett Cos. bought the property at 3800 Xanthia St., according to a warranty deed filed with the city Friday. The developer plans to build the apartment community on about 10 acres in the first phase. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion slated for the fourth quarter of 2027.
The Garrett Cos. also plans a second phase on about 5 acres of the property.
Eric Roth and Martin Roth of CBRE represented the seller, RK Industries, which specializes in construction, manufacturing, fabrication and facility services.
“Located in the heart of the Central Park master planned community, the RK Industries ownership had the foresight to realize that the site’s redevelopment potential supported other uses that would enhance the neighborhood,” said Eric Roth, an executive vice president with CBRE, in a Monday announcement about the sale.
“The Class A apartments will blend seamlessly with the surrounding residential development.”
Founded in 2014, The Garrett Cos. has developed dozens of housing projects across several states. Its Colorado projects under construction include The Gallery, a 260-unit apartment community in Aurora; Garrett Baseline, a 363-unit apartment community in Broomfield; and Garrett Parker, a 192-unit apartment community in Parker.
The company also has plans to demolish a vacant office property in Centennial and replace it with 368 multifamily units across 14 buildings.
The sale follows RK’s expansion into Aurora and the relocation of its headquarters to 3301 Lewiston St. The company announced the move late last year to the 154,488-square-foot facility.
“Relocating our headquarters to Aurora isn’t just about expanding our footprint in Colorado, it’s about expanding opportunity,” said RK Industries Chief Operating Officer Jon Kinning.
“We’re projecting to create over 1,700 good-paying jobs over the next eight years, investing heavily in workforce training, and strengthening the communities where our employees live and work.”
The move to bring RK to Aurora was supported by $24.4 million in tax incentives aimed at keeping the company’s expansion in Colorado.
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in October, with the Mile High City welcoming our studio show, Premier League legends, huge watch parties and so much more.MORE – Click here to learn more details about the Fan Fest in DenverDenver will be home to the 13th Fan Fest event, as cities all across the United States of America have hosted in recent years with Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, Boston, New York and Wa...
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in October, with the Mile High City welcoming our studio show, Premier League legends, huge watch parties and so much more.
MORE – Click here to learn more details about the Fan Fest in Denver
Denver will be home to the 13th Fan Fest event, as cities all across the United States of America have hosted in recent years with Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, Boston, New York and Washington D.C. hosting events.
It is going to be one big Premier League party in Denver.
PL fans will be able to watch our live broadcasts of matches with fellow fans and as always there will be a whole host of activities and special guests lined up too.
Below are all the details you need for the Premier League Fan Fest in Denver, Colorado this October.
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 21, 2026
The dates for the Fan Fest are Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2026
Click here to register to attend, and for full details on how to be at the Fan Fest.
The event will be held at Union Station, with NBC Sports’ live studio show taking place in the iconic venue in downtown Denver.
Here are the dates and kick off times for the Premier League games taking place during Fan Fest weekend in Denver, Colorado, so you can plan everything out.
Saturday 10 October 7:30am ET: Arsenal v Leeds United 10am ET: Aston Villa v Brentford 10am ET: Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth 10am ET: Ipswich Town v Fulham 10am ET: Sunderland v Brighton & Hove Albion 12:30pm ET: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 11 October 9am ET: Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest 9am ET: Hull City v Everton 11:30am ET: Liverpool v Manchester City
Monday 12 October 3pm ET: Coventry City v Newcastle United
Chadwick Williams fears that some folks have Oktoberfest all wrong.“A lot of people think it’s just a beer-drinking festival, and it’s not,” said Williams, the German Honorary Consul for Colorado and Wyoming, and a fourth-generation Coloradan. “It’s actually about building relationships.”In the U.S., business people make high-level deals on golf courses, he said. In Munich, home of the original, 215-year-old Oktoberfest, they’re posting up in VIP sections to broker multi-million-d...
Chadwick Williams fears that some folks have Oktoberfest all wrong.
“A lot of people think it’s just a beer-drinking festival, and it’s not,” said Williams, the German Honorary Consul for Colorado and Wyoming, and a fourth-generation Coloradan. “It’s actually about building relationships.”
In the U.S., business people make high-level deals on golf courses, he said. In Munich, home of the original, 215-year-old Oktoberfest, they’re posting up in VIP sections to broker multi-million-dollar arrangements, then going on to drink beer and celebrate amid the 6 million or so others who flock there.
They all end up sitting at the same long tables together, Williams said, but there’s nothing quite like that in Colorado, at least not yet.
That led him to create The Denver Wiesn Oktoberfest, which brings its spin on traditional Bavarian culture to the National Western Center, Oct. 16-18 and 22-25.
It joins an already crowded landscape of more than a dozen established Colorado Oktoberfests — including the 56-year-old Denver Oktoberfest, which wraps up in the Ballpark neighborhood Sept. 25-27 and draws an estimated 350,000 attendees annually. And that doesn’t include the dozens of smaller events held by breweries all over the state, some of them in parks or on closed streets.
Williams wants his event to really focus on creating a business-friendly atmosphere with a strong emphasis on authentic Bavarian culture, amid the märzen-filled custom steins, giant pretzels, oompah music and dancing. “We’ll even have a 108-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the National Western Center,” he said. “That’s an iconic symbol of the Munich Oktoberfest.”
Williams is also a real estate agent whose dog Shangela gets equal billing on his consul website as his “honorary furry assistant.” Williams traveled to Munich last year when his honorary consul first launched, taking plenty of notes during his 10-day trip to the original event’s Theresienwiese grounds in Germany, where for centuries tens of millions have filled their bellies, eyes and ears with the bounty of traditional Bavaria.
Here in Colorado, however, neighborhood Oktoberfests such as Cherry Creektoberfest and Highlands Oktoberfest have already come and gone, and another weekend of Denver Oktoberfest is still on tap. The competition is automatically stiffer in Denver than for an event held in a further-flung place, especially since Denver Oktoberfest has all the name recognition.
Despite the glut of other, similarly-themed events, the unique offerings at Denver Wiesn will draw people to the National Western Center’s Main Campus Plaza, Williams said. Even though it hasn’t debuted, it’s already different enough from Denver Oktoberfest that boosters aren’t worried it will dilute the festival-goer pool.
“We see Denver Wiesn Fest as complementary to Denver Oktoberfest, extending the celebration into October and giving people even more opportunities to experience these traditions across the city,” said Kourtny Garrett, president and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership, in an email to The Denver Post.
Williams predicts about 40,000 or so total attendees across Denver Wiesn’s two inaugural weekends, which is an ambitious goal for a new event — even one with the backing of authentic German cultural and business groups.
There will be custom wooden huts for artisan vendors, local and imported German cuisine and beer (including a special Hofbräuhaus brew that’s unavailable outside of Germany), family-friendly entertainment, games and, of course, those VIP tables. A $115 table reservation gets you a three-hour seating for 6 to 8 people alongside a traditional German, family-style meal and dedicated table service.
“They’re bringing in a pretty elaborate set-up and handling all the production,” said Jenna Garcia, chief marketing and communications officer at the National Western Center. “It’s a relatively new event in our wheelhouse, but we’re always looking for partners who can bring meaningful and diverse events into the space that are mutually beneficial.”
It’s also customized for Denver in some ways, Williams said, with a performance from Colorado Symphony, a salsa-themed night, tequila offerings, Latin-fusion food and an Indigenous land acknowledgment to open the event.
“Denver is roughly 30% Latino, and we want diversity in music and entertainment, because that’s also super authentic to Oktoberfest,” Williams said. “People think it’s all polka and it’s not. It’s international music and most of it’s cover songs, because in Munich they want the audience engaged and singing along. It’s a very participatory environment. You’re never just sitting there.”
The Denver Wiesn doubles as a fundraiser for the Bavarian Guild of Colorado and Wyoming, and was created to sustain their nascent goodwill and business-development services in the region. The group is the lead partner in the City2City Munich-Denver Economic Partnership, which was formed in 2024 and launched late last year, Williams said.
He isn’t shy about plugging it, but he wants visitors to know that Denver Wiesn focuses on general-audience fun — just with a strong Munich twist. Parking at the National Western Center is $15 per vehicle, and the 48th & Brighton at National Western Center station is one stop from Denver’s Union Station, Williams said. But general admission is free.
“We’ve got a Munich delegation coming in, including the CEO of the Hofbräuhaus, which is owned by the city of Munich,” he said. “They’re really embracing this, so we think the authenticity level is going to be off the charts.”
The Regional Transportation District is getting ready to tackle a thorny question about the future of public transportation in metro Denver: Should RTD focus on serving the largest number of riders or the biggest geographic area?That’s the challenge at the heart of the agency’s upcoming push to analyze how the transit system operates, a project called RTD Connect.While RTD’s Board of Directors was initially set to hear more in-depth information about those different paths at a work session on Tuesday afternoon...
The Regional Transportation District is getting ready to tackle a thorny question about the future of public transportation in metro Denver: Should RTD focus on serving the largest number of riders or the biggest geographic area?
That’s the challenge at the heart of the agency’s upcoming push to analyze how the transit system operates, a project called RTD Connect.
While RTD’s Board of Directors was initially set to hear more in-depth information about those different paths at a work session on Tuesday afternoon, the board canceled the meeting as of Tuesday morning so staffers could put together more examples of how either decision would affect the transit network before presenting them to the board and at stakeholder workshops.
RTD staff were scheduled to travel across metro Denver over the next six weeks to hear from community members, advocacy groups, government leaders and other stakeholders about what they want RTD to look like in the future, but those are also pushed back. Agency officials said Tuesday there is no timeline for upcoming public engagement.
The Board of Directors got a first look at RTD Connect at a board meeting last week, including some of the potential challenges and benefits that will come with prioritizing serving either the most riders or the biggest area.
A transit system that focuses on ridership would mean faster and more frequent service along fewer routes, project manager Doug Monroe told board members last week, and could also mean less pollution, less traffic and more walkable communities.
A coverage-based plan would focus on serving every person and every jurisdiction to meet “lifeline” needs for people who rely on public transit, Monroe said. It would mean basic service in as many places as possible.
“These two contrasting networks are really a values judgment for our constituents, our customers, our directors and stakeholders,” he said.
The push to shape RTD’s future also comes as agency staff considers how to cut $20 million in routes and services starting in the spring to reduce RTD’s ongoing budget deficit.
RTD’s Board of Directors had some hesitation about staff plans to get out into the community, particularly in towns and cities that don’t have much RTD service to start with but still pay taxes for the transportation system.
Director Michael Guzman called on his fellow board members to work together to find a clear direction for RTD, despite, he joked, it feeling like the worst kind of group project.
“We all have our own responsibility to do our part… and we still have to come back together and make these decisions,” he said.
Updated 11:20 a.m., Sept. 29, 2026: A previous version of this story reported that the RTD Board of Directors was meeting for a study session Tuesday afternoon. That meeting has since been canceled.
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Two Denver public interest law firms sued one of the country’s largest providers of “home equity agreements” in Adams County District Court on Thursday.Denver-based Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni (HPM) and Towards Justice filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Colorado homeowners against Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. and its parent company, Tempe-based Unlock Technologies.“This lawsuit seeks to protect Colorado families’ most important investment and put an end to illegal practices that...
Two Denver public interest law firms sued one of the country’s largest providers of “home equity agreements” in Adams County District Court on Thursday.
Denver-based Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni (HPM) and Towards Justice filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Colorado homeowners against Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. and its parent company, Tempe-based Unlock Technologies.
“This lawsuit seeks to protect Colorado families’ most important investment and put an end to illegal practices that rob them of their equity,” said Eric Halperin, founding partner at Halperin Petersen, in a release.
The lead plaintiff in the case is Sheila Johnsen of Commerce City, who signed a home equity agreement, or HEA, with Unlock in 2023 after her husband Adam suffered serious injuries in a car accident.
She was extended $65,400, which represented 12.6% of the couple’s home value in 2023. When the balloon payment is due in 10 years, they will be on the hook for repaying 25.78% of the home’s value at that time.
The lawsuit alleges Unlock is providing mortgage loans under the guise of HEAs as a way to skirt federal and state consumer protections on loans, including caps on how much interest can be charged.
Unlock has extended equity advances to hundreds of homeowners in the state using complicated contracts.
Homeowners are granted a certain percentage of their current equity in return for agreeing to pay back about double that share of the future value when the home is sold or at the end of 10 years.
For example, if someone takes out 15% of a home’s equity value in 2026, they must repay Unlock 30% of the home’s value in 2036, although that ratio can vary somewhat.
Unlock takes out a deed of trust on the home, which is typical in mortgages, and owners are required to make the necessary repairs to maintain the value of the property.
Unlock packages the agreements and sells them as securitized debt instruments on Wall Street, another way the product mimics mortgage debt.
Halperin alleges consumers needing credit are being deceived by complicated and confusing terms that obscure the high costs involved.
On the surface, if a home doesn’t go up in value, the cost of capital would run about 7.2% a year at the end of 10 years, not too far off the current rate charged on a 30-year mortgage.
But Unlock pads the agreements with fees and often appraises homes below their actual market value to provide a “risk discount,” the lawsuit says.
“Unlock has structured its HEA product with highly lopsided terms so that it effectively shifts almost every potential downside risk and cost to consumers to ensure the future payment it receives far exceeds its advance,” the two firms allege.
Assuming normal home value appreciation, combined with the added costs, and the implied cost of capital can run 20% to 30% a year, the lawsuit argues. That exceeds the usury caps on unsupervised consumer loan interest rates of 12% to 21% in Colorado.
In June, Unlock Partnership Solutions reached an agreement with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to comply with the state consumer lending laws and licensing requirements and to pay $283,375 in restitution on prior agreements.
Providers of HEAs, like Unlock, argue they are taking an equity stake with an uncertain payout, not extending a loan with a guaranteed right of principal repayment.
Consumers don’t make monthly payments, there is no stated interest rate, and credit agencies don’t receive reports.
No debt-to-income ratios are required to qualify, which appeals to homeowners who lack a steady stream of income required for conventional loans.
While consumers don’t have to make monthly payments, they do face a day of reckoning if they can’t repay the HEA. Consumer advocates argue that could push some of them into foreclosure and put the larger housing market at risk.
“As a result of Unlock’s alleged predatory and illegal practices, hundreds of Coloradans are subject to ballooning payments, loss of home equity, and restrictions on their ability to use their homes as they see fit,” the two firms argue.
Unlock didn’t reply to a request for comment.
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