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We are dedicated to creating a quality of life for our Elders and their care partners.
Feeding our seniors Partnerships provide meals to Montrose seniors By Gary Robertson
W Colorow is a skilled nursing facility that believes in healthy living, person-centered care and nontraditional approaches in meeting everyday needs. Our services include: Respite Care • Hospice Care • Short and Long Term Skilled Nursing Care Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Care Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy 855 S. Hwy 50 Business Loop Olathe, CO 81425
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ith the isolation that came with the pandemic, the need for senior nutrition programs increased in Montrose and Delta counties. Last year, Region 10 partnered with Shepherd’s Hand to provide Montrose seniors with hot meals through home delivery and curbside services. Shepherd’s Hand prepares the hot meals that Region 10 RSVP volunteers then package as Grab and Go meals, which can be picked up curbside in Montrose from 10:30-11:30 a.m. during the week. Curbside meals are offered in Delta County on certain days. Adults age 60 or older automatically qualify for the Grab and Go program. The delivery option, however, requires a demonstrated need such as inability to drive, temporary displacement due to a medical procedure or injury, or cognitive impairment. As of March, more than 6,700
meals have been provided since the program began on July 6, according to Program Coordinator Joe Walker. Meals are funded through area agency on aging. Payment for meals is not required, but donations are welcome. In addition to receiving meals, homebound clients enjoy daily interactions with the program’s friendly volunteers. The volunteer component of the program is funded by an AmeriCorps grant that focuses on helping seniors age at home. “Partnerships are important to help meet the needs of the community,” said Walker. “Shepherd’s Hand provides the meals and we provide the volunteers. RSVP has done very well with recruiting volunteers, which makes this all possible.” Volunteer drivers are trained to notice and report visible changes in clients’ health or behavior. When a client requires additional
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Food prep volunteers Emily Casedy, Chandra Panther and Jacque Gury, pose with Director of Shepherd’s Hand Garey Martinez and staff cook Michael Richard.
