Colorado Visiting Nurse Association

08/24/2026

What happens when we start with what an older adult wants to accomplish in their own home?

CAPABLE takes a client-directed approach, bringing together occupational therapy, nursing, and home-modification support to help older adults achieve their goals for safer, more independent living at home.

In this interview with The Home Accessibility Therapist, Ally Evelyn-Gustave, CAPABLE Clinical Training Specialist, shares her nearly two decades of experience supporting CAPABLE implementation and clinician training. Ally explains why individualized home assessments matter, how OTs can look beyond one-size-fits-all accessibility standards, and why listening to the client is at the heart of meaningful change.

From the placement of a grab bar to better lighting, a railing, a flexible shower hose, or a simple everyday tool, small, personalized changes can make a big difference.

Watch Ally's conversation with The Home Accessibility Therapist to learn more about CAPABLE and the important role occupational therapists play in helping older adults live safely and independently at home.

▶️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/lcGCLocGUyw?si=SWDwjXe7dJKyryp2

Learn more about CAPABLE: https://capablenationalcenter.org/

Ally Evelyn-Gustave shares how CAPABLE brings occupational therapy,...

07/30/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Care Synergy and the CAPABLE National Center have been selected as finalists for the Elevance Health Foundation Patient Safety Prize!

The Patient Safety Prize recognizes proven solutions that can help improve patient safety for communities across the United States. Care Synergy and the CAPABLE National Center were selected as finalists in the area of “Promoting Fall-Free Futures,” recognizing the potential of CAPABLE to help older adults remain safe, independent and engaged in their homes and communities.

Launched by the Elevance Health Foundation in December 2025, the Patient Safety Prize will award up to $5 million to innovative solutions addressing health literacy, medication errors and fall prevention.

As a finalist, Care Synergy and the CAPABLE National Center will have the opportunity to refine our project, incorporate feedback from the evaluation panel, and present our work to the Selection Committee.

Up to three winners will each receive up to $1.5 million, with up to two Honorable Mentions receiving up to $250,000. Winners and Honorable Mentions will be announced in fall 2026.

We’re proud to be recognized alongside four other finalists working to advance patient safety across the country, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase how CAPABLE can help create safer, more independent futures for older adults.

Congratulations to our CAPABLE National Center team and everyone who continues to champion innovative approaches to improving the lives of older adults!

07/15/2026

We're excited to share that the CAPABLE National Center is a proud sponsor of the 11th Annual Society of Certified Senior Advisors (CSA) Conference, taking place August 14–16 in Westminster, Colorado.

This national conference brings together professionals from across healthcare, aging services, finance, social services, and other fields who are dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. As a sponsor, we're honored to support opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation that help older adults age safely and independently.

CAPABLE is transforming the way we think about aging by helping older adults achieve their own goals through person-centered care that improves function, independence, and quality of life.

If you're attending the conference, we hope you'll connect with us and learn more about how CAPABLE is making an impact in communities across the country.

Learn more about the conference here: https://www.csa.us/conference/

06/25/2026

Today, employees from Care Synergy, The Denver Hospice, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, and Colorado PACE came together for a shared purpose: giving back to our community through blood donation.

Every blood donation has the potential to save lives, and we're proud of the team members who took time out of their day to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for those who need them most.

At our organizations, caring for others extends beyond the services we provide. Whether supporting patients, participants, families, or neighbors in our community, we believe in showing up when it matters most.

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's blood drive and helped make a difference.

06/24/2026

We're honored to see CAPABLE featured by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation in a recent article highlighting innovative programs that help older adults remain safe, healthy, and independent in their homes.

The article explores the impact of CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders), an evidence-based program that combines nursing, occupational therapy, and home modifications to help older adults age in place with dignity.

Thank you to The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their longstanding support of programs that improve quality of life for older adults and for helping expand access to CAPABLE across the country.

Read the article: https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/enews/capable-aging-in-place-program/

06/16/2026

A 92-year-old woman experiencing frequent falls, severe pain, and difficulty managing daily activities found a path to greater safety, independence, and confidence through CAPABLE.

In the Summer 2026 CAPABLE Newsletter, you'll read her inspiring story, along with the latest research demonstrating CAPABLE's ability to improve outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. You'll also find resources, upcoming events, and news highlighting the growing importance of helping older adults age safely in place.

Read the newsletter and discover how CAPABLE is helping older adults remain independent and thrive in their own homes.
https://mailchi.mp/jhu/capable-summer-2026-newsletter-17464686

06/05/2026

The CAPABLE Implementation & Fidelity Survey is an annual survey of all CAPABLE implementation sites. The survey is a self-report on organizational characteristics and implementation experience. It provides a structured way to consistently:

• Capture program data (e.g., number of participants completed to date, cost per participant);
• Identify implementation barriers to and facilitators of CAPABLE;
• Document adaptations, staffing turnover, plans for continuity, funding sources;
• Confirm that the organizations are maintaining fidelity to the CAPABLE evidence-based protocol and terms of the license, through attestation by the program administrator.

Read the full 2025 report here: https://capablenationalcenter.org/blog/17250/CAPABLE-Implementation-Fidelity-Check-In-Survey-2025-Results

05/28/2026

For more than 135 years, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association has been helping Coloradans live healthier, more independent lives.

Our 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of transition, resilience, and continued commitment to community-based care. Through programs like CAPABLE and Medical Foot Care, CVNA continues to empower older adults to remain safe, healthy, and connected in their own homes and communities.

In 2025, CVNA:
✅ Served 131 individuals through the CAPABLE program
✅ Completed 3,797 Medical Foot Care patient visits
✅ Provided foot clinic services to 11,384 individuals

As we reflect on our history and look toward the future, we are grateful to our staff, volunteers, partners, supporters, and community members who make this work possible.

Read our 2025 Annual Report to learn more about the impact we're making together.

https://vnacolorado.org/userfiles/2706/CVNA_annual_report_2025.pdf

05/20/2026

Programs like CAPABLE remind us that health care extends far beyond medical appointments.

In a recent story from UCHealth Today (https://www.uchealth.org/today/care-coordination-helps-patients-regain-stability/ ), a Colorado woman facing chronic pain, housing instability, and major life challenges was able to regain stability through coordinated support services — including home modifications and practical assistance provided through the CAPABLE program.

CAPABLE helps older adults remain safe and independent at home by addressing everyday barriers that can impact health and quality of life. Simple changes like accessible shelving, safer bathing spaces, and adaptive equipment can make an enormous difference.

Stories like this highlight the importance of whole-person care and the impact community-based programs can have on helping people maintain dignity, independence, and stability.

05/12/2026

We’re excited to share that CAPABLE was recently featured in a new article from Money Magazine discussing how older adults can safely and comfortably age in place.

The article highlights the importance of home modifications and supportive services that help seniors maintain independence and quality of life as they age. CAPABLE — a program developed by the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing — was recognized for its innovative approach that brings together nurses, occupational therapists, and handyworkers to help older adults remain safely in their homes.

We’re proud to support programs and services that empower older adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity in the place they call home.

Check out the article here: https://money.com/home-renovations-prepare-for-retirement/