Western Care Partners

Western Care Partners Guidance and support for those helping an aging loved one. It is a daunting task to set up care for a parent, spouse or friend who's getting older.

“People want to do the best thing for their loved ones and they don't know where to start.”
— Jill Eelkema, Founder

What We Do - Western Care Partners guides families of aging loved ones through the plethora of resources available to them. There are a number of issues that come up when families realized their loved one needs more help than they can provide. We provide individualized navigation an

d emotional guidance so that families can make their best decisions for an aging loved one. We want to do the best thing but it's hard to know where to start. Traditionally, case managers focus on services, and counselors deal with emotions but at Western Care Partners, we believe you make the best decisions when you have both. Western Care Partners helps families navigate the tasks and emotions that come with helping an aging loved one.

Changes in vision or hearing can affect everyday conversations, activities, independence, and how we engage with the peo...
09/01/2026

Changes in vision or hearing can affect everyday conversations, activities, independence, and how we engage with the people and world around us.

Western Care Partners’ website includes a Resources page which gives hearing and eye care resources, along with many other organizations and services that may be helpful to older adults, care partners, and families.

Explore the resources: https://buff.ly/bzV6uN7

08/28/2026

Music has a way of adding a little something to our day. A favorite song can lift our mood, bring back memories, get us moving, or give us something to enjoy with the people around us.

And research suggests that music can support emotional well-being and social connection as we age. So turn up a favorite playlist, sing along, or enjoy some live music together.



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Volunteering is good for the community—and it can be pretty good for us, too!Giving your time to something you care abou...
08/27/2026

Volunteering is good for the community—and it can be pretty good for us, too!

Giving your time to something you care about can create a sense of purpose, introduce you to new people, and help you feel more connected to the community around you.

It can also be a meaningful activity to share with someone you care for. Whether it’s helping in a community garden, supporting a local organization, or pitching in at a neighborhood event, contributing together can be good for everyone involved.

Explore volunteer opportunities around Denver: https://buff.ly/5dMZrO0

The City & County of Denver volunteer management portal.

Care partners often carry a lot of responsibility—and with that can come pressure to get everything right. But caregivin...
08/26/2026

Care partners often carry a lot of responsibility—and with that can come pressure to get everything right. But caregiving doesn’t require perfection. Some days, an easy dinner, unfinished laundry, and a good laugh together sounds like a pretty successful day.

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Discover ways to replace perfection with purpose

When someone you love is living with dementia, a favorite song, a shared laugh, a walk outside, or simply sitting togeth...
08/25/2026

When someone you love is living with dementia, a favorite song, a shared laugh, a walk outside, or simply sitting together can bring joy and connection in the moment—even if the details aren't remembered later.

Sometimes being together right now is enough.

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Can you live a happy life when diagnosed with dementia? Learn from the experts on how to help your loved ones with the disease create moments of joy.

Caregiving can bring complicated emotions—love, worry, exhaustion, frustration, and sometimes simply the need for a litt...
08/25/2026

Caregiving can bring complicated emotions—love, worry, exhaustion, frustration, and sometimes simply the need for a little room to breathe. None of those feelings diminish how much you care.

If caregiving is feeling overwhelming, Western Care Partners offers psychotherapy and care consultations to help you navigate the emotional and practical parts of caring for someone you love.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/KuUGnHZ

There’s joy in anticipation.  Having something to look forward to—a lunch with a friend, a favorite movie, a walk outsid...
08/21/2026

There’s joy in anticipation. Having something to look forward to—a lunch with a friend, a favorite movie, a walk outside, or a visit from someone you love—can bring hope and happiness before the moment even arrives.

It doesn’t have to be something big. Sometimes the anticipation itself becomes a big part of the joy.

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Positive psychology suggests that some of life's happiest moments happen before the event itself. Here's why anticipation is such a powerful source of joy.

08/20/2026

You may find yourself helping your parent in ways you never imagined, advocating for your spouse, or taking on new responsibilities for a sibling or friend.

Those roles may shift—but underneath the appointments, decisions, and daily tasks is the relationship that brought you here in the first place.

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Sometimes you just need to know what comes next.When a loved one’s needs begin to change, there can suddenly be a lot to...
08/19/2026

Sometimes you just need to know what comes next.

When a loved one’s needs begin to change, there can suddenly be a lot to figure out—resources, benefits, care options, advocacy, and decisions you weren’t expecting to make.

A Care Consultation with Western Care Partners can help you sort through the questions, understand your options, and create a practical plan for moving forward.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you ask for guidance.

Learn more, and schedule a free 15-minute consultation today at: https://buff.ly/Tf2a8qx

When caring for someone you love takes up much of your time and energy, it's easy for other parts of yourself to get pus...
08/18/2026

When caring for someone you love takes up much of your time and energy, it's easy for other parts of yourself to get pushed aside. Over time, that can lead to exhaustion, frustration, or even resentment.

Making space for your interests, relationships, and identity isn't selfish. Those parts of you matter, too.



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Being a full-time caregiver can erase your sense of self. Learn helpful tips on finding your identity outside of being a caregiver without abandoning your loved one.

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1010 Sherman Street
Denver, CO
80203

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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