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😲 Why Colorado Springs Seniors Are Refusing Their Walkers
Issue #25-309 11/5/25
Sandy Zuniga
05 Nov • Reading Time: 17 minutes
COS Town Tidings #25-309
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😲 Why Colorado Springs Seniors Are Refusing Their Walkers
👵 From "Too Fragile" To Daily Adventures... with Kristen Nielsen
A daughter stood in her mother's doorway, watching her grip the walker that Medicare said she no longer needed therapy to use. The insurance had run out, the therapist had left, and now what? If you've faced this moment with someone you love, or for yourself, you know the helplessness that follows.
Here in Colorado Springs, one in four adults over 65 will fall this year. Behind each statistic is a neighbor, a parent, or maybe even you, facing a choice: risk independence or surrender to a chair. Most don't realize there's a third option.
Years ago, Kristen Nielsen watched her 80-year-old grandfather summit a fourteener. A former Division I athlete who later became a wife and mother of four, she'd spent years leading 5:30am garage workouts for friends. But that image of her grandfather on the mountain stayed with her, eventually reshaping how she saw fitness entirely. "Fitness isn't about gym mirrors," she realized. "It's about freedom."
After getting certified in senior fitness, Kristen noticed a painful gap. Clients would complete physical therapy, make progress, then slowly decline because no one showed them how to continue. The medical world offered no bridge between rehabilitation and real life. So she built one herself.
Enter StrongWON at Home—where living rooms become safe spaces to rebuild strength. Whether you have family helping you or you're navigating this journey on your own, Kristen creates personalized programs that train body, brain, and balance together. For those with support at home, she teaches family members to guide exercises that feel more like games than work. For those going solo, she's right there with you through every movement.
Consider one of Kristen's clients: an 81-year-old who'd never exercised. After starting the program, she went from fearing outdoor walks because she felt too fragile, to enjoying daily 30-minute adventures. "I can't believe I can do these things," she texts Kristen regularly, still amazed at her own strength.
Ready to build a stronger, more independent future for yourself or a loved one? Visit strong.togetherwon.com on facebook or call 719-387-8883. Because staying strong isn't about age—it's about having the right partner to guide you.
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🗳️ Election Results Are In
The 2025 Colorado Coordinated Election wrapped up with a mix of clear wins and tight races across El Paso County and nearby districts. Voters made decisions on everything from school board seats in D11, D20 and D49, to mayoral and council spots in Fountain and Manitou Springs, and local ballot issues. Get Results
🛒 King Soopers Closes After Crash
Courtesy CSFD
The King Soopers off W Uintah had to temporarily close yesterday after an SUV crashed into the front of the store just after 4pm. Emergency responders treated six individuals for minor injuries on-site, and hazmat teams tested the air due to the vehicle being electric. No major hazards were detected, but the building is being thoroughly checked as a precaution. The crash is currently being investigated as an accident, and the driver has been cooperative. For now, we have not been able to confirm if the store remains closed as officials were ensuring the area is safe for staff and shoppers alike. Full Story
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🥯 Food Pantries Feel the Strain
In the wake of reduced SNAP benefits and federal funding cuts, food pantries across Colorado Springs and Teller County are experiencing an overwhelming rise in need. The Salvation Army reports nearly triple the usual number of visitors at their pantry, and rural areas were already seeing surges before the shutdown began.
Local groups—from churches to schools to ranchers—are coordinating support to ensure everyone has access to food. Donations of canned goods, financial contributions, and volunteer time are all urgently needed, and community members are being reminded that asking for help is a sign of strength and care for one’s family. Full Story
🤝 Local Kindness in Action: Free Meals for Fed Workers at Poor Richard’s Restaurant 🍕
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Nov 8-9, 11am-4pm: Colorado Springs Women's Expo @Norris Penrose Center $7
Nov 9, 2-3pm: Holiday Gift Basket Making Workshop @ Vintage Relics. 502 Tejon $23.18 (4 Tickets Left)
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