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We’re fortunate to have services in Western Colorado that can help you on this journey. But sometimes these services can be confusing and expensive. We’ll help you sort them out in this yearly guide to aging well in Montrose and Delta counties.

Relevant - The BEACON Guide includes hundreds of local resources organized into a timeline of when you might need them. You’ll find clubs, home service professionals, hospitals, physicians, caregiving agencies, retirement living havens, support groups and more. We’ve also included several insightful and informative stories to help you make sense of it all.

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How to use The BEACON Guide: • When not specified, the area code for phone numbers is 970.

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Advocacy...........................................................................................................9 Agencies on Aging.........................................................................................9 Aging in Place..................................................................................................9 Care Management.........................................................................................9 Elder Abuse & Neglect................................................................................9 Medicare............................................................................................................9 Miscellaneous..................................................................................................9 Transportation................................................................................................9

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Art & Photography..................................................................................... 12 Conservation & Environment............................................................... 12 Dancing........................................................................................................... 12 Education & Classes.................................................................................. 12 Exercise & Sports................................................................................ 12-13 Foreign Culture............................................................................................ 13 Games.............................................................................................................. 13 Gardening....................................................................................................... 13 Genealogy & History................................................................................. 13 Golf.................................................................................................................... 13 Miscellaneous........................................................................................ 13-14 Music & Theatre.......................................................................................... 14 Outdoor Recreation & Parks.......................................................... 14-15 Religious.......................................................................................................... 15 Service Clubs................................................................................................ 15 Social Activism............................................................................................. 15 Swimming....................................................................................................... 15 Travel................................................................................................................ 15

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Consignments.............................................................................................. 18 Estate Planning............................................................................................ 18 Estate Liquidation Services.................................................................... 18 Financial Advisors....................................................................................... 18 Financial Aid.................................................................................................. 18 Financial Fraud............................................................................................. 18 Insurance........................................................................................................ 18 Long-Term Care Consultants................................................................ 18 Medicare......................................................................................................... 18 Planned Giving............................................................................................. 18 Social Security.............................................................................................. 18

HOME SERVICES

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Air Duct Cleaning........................................................................................21 Aging in Place...............................................................................................21 Building & Home Supplies......................................................................21 Furniture.........................................................................................................21 Housing Resources....................................................................................21 Moving Services..........................................................................................21 Real Estate.....................................................................................................21 Security...........................................................................................................21 Window Coverings.....................................................................................21

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Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................ 27 Alzheimer’s & Dementia....................................................................... 27 Brain Injury Rehabilitation................................................................... 27 Breathing & Sleep Apnea..................................................................... 27 Cancer........................................................................................................... 27 Clinics............................................................................................................ 28 Dental Care................................................................................................. 28 Depression.................................................................................................. 28 Diabetes....................................................................................................... 28 Disabilities & Rehabilitation................................................................ 28 Equipment & Supplies........................................................................... 28 Hearing Loss.............................................................................................. 29 Heart Disease............................................................................................ 29 Hospitals & Surgical Centers.............................................................. 29 Medical Transportation........................................................................ 29 Mental Health Care & Counseling.................................................... 29 Nutrition...................................................................................................... 29 Opthalmology........................................................................................... 29 Optical.......................................................................................................... 29 Physical Therapy...................................................................................... 29 Physicians.................................................................................................... 29 Skin Care...................................................................................................... 29 Speech Therapy....................................................................................... 29 Vision............................................................................................................. 29

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Adult Day Care.......................................................................................... 32 Elder Abuse & Neglect.......................................................................... 32 Medical Assistance (Skilled).............................................................. 32 Non-Medical Assistance (Unskilled).............................................. 32 Support Groups....................................................................................... 32

SENIOR HOUSING

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Independent Living................................................................................. 35 Assisted Living........................................................................................... 35 Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation...................................................... 35

END OF LIFE

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Cemeteries................................................................................................. 38 Funeral & Bereavement........................................................................ 38 Hospice Care............................................................................................. 38 Monuments & Headstones................................................................. 38 Wills & Probate......................................................................................... 38

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Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................ 40 Alzheimer’s & Dementia....................................................................... 40 Cancer........................................................................................................... 40 Caregiving................................................................................................... 40 Diabetes....................................................................................................... 40 Disabilities................................................................................................... 40

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Grief............................................................................................................... 40 Mental Health Care & Counseling.................................................... 40 Miscellaneous............................................................................................ 40 Stroke............................................................................................................ 41 Vision............................................................................................................. 41

Community Resources.......................................................................... 44 Computer Equipment, Service & Training................................... 44 Crisis Services.....................................................................................44-45 Employment Information.................................................................... 45 Food Services & Meal Programs...................................................... 45 Foundations & Nonprofit Support.................................................. 45 Health Promotion & Education........................................................ 45 Income Tax Preparation & Planning................................................ 45 Insurance..................................................................................................... 45 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection................................................... 45 Libraries....................................................................................................... 45 National & State Resources..........................................................45-46 Newspapers & Magazines.................................................................... 46 Pets & Animal Care................................................................................. 46 Senior Centers.......................................................................................... 46 Theaters & Stages................................................................................... 46 Transportation.......................................................................................... 46 Veterans Information............................................................................. 46 Volunteer Opportunities...................................................................... 46

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AGING RESOURCES These agencies advocate for older adults and provide information about aging services, assistance programs, insurance and care options.

Advocacy.................................................................. 9 Agencies on Aging................................................ 9 Aging in Place......................................................... 9 Care Management................................................ 9 Elder Abuse & Neglect....................................... 9 Medicare................................................................... 9 Miscellaneous......................................................... 9 Transportation....................................................... 9

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AGING RESOURCES | 2021

Stuck mulling over the Medicare muddle?

Crucial tips for understanding Medicare

By Karen Telleen-Lawton

through December 7), it’s a good idea to determine which plan is least expensive and most convenient for your menu of prescriptions.

You can choose a new drug plan each year with no penalty; however, if you require a new prescription during that year, you’ll be at the mercy of your current drug plan.

When choosing your Medicare plan, start by asking your doctors and your friends what plan(s) they recommend.

Perhaps the clinic or hospital your doctor is associated with only accepts one or two plans. If your friends have had good experiences with their plans, consider those, but understand that what works for your friends may not always work for you.

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’ve been writing about Medicare for years, so I wasn’t particularly affronted when, not long after my 64th birthday, I started receiving advertising circulars about Medicare, Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans.

Whether you are a newly enrolling senior or have been enrolled in Medicare for years, you do need to understand the system and the changes that happen nearly every year.

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WHERE TO START Confusion about Medicare stems from it being cobbled together over the last 55 years by many political administrations. When approved by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, it included only Part A (hospital) and Part B (doctor visits) coverage. In the 1980s, supplemental private insurance in the form of Medigap plans were offered to cover some of the deductibles and copays. The Medigap plans currently available in most states are A, B, D, G, K, L, M and N. Each plan offers a different level of coverage.

Two other plans, C and F, are no longer available to new enrollees.

In the 1990s, Medicare Advantage (MA, or Part C) was offered as an entirely different way to access the Medicare system. MA providers offer more services than original Medicare with the tradeoff of limiting your choice of medical providers. Whereas the focus of Medigap is covering the “gap” of deductibles and copays, MA’s focus is providing additional services such as vision and dental.

Your first decision, and the most important, is deciding whether to expand your upcoming Medicare coverage either through Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Medigap (supplemental Medicare). A good place to start is by reading “Medicare & You: The Official U.S. Government Handbook,” available at www.medicare.gov.

DRUG COVERAGE Part D Drug coverage is different in an important way.

Since going into effect in 2006, insurance companies tinker with their list of covered drugs. Because of this, each year during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? You may still have a lot of questions even after you’ve devoured the official guide. For more information, contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) for free, in-depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance. You can also contact a local Medicare insurance sales advisor.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: • Your initial Medicare enrollment period begins the third month before your 65th birthday month and finishes at the end of the third month after your birthday month.

That gives you seven months to make some pretty momentous decisions.

• You can sign up later, at retirement, if your current coverage through an employer is at least as comprehensive as Medicare (“creditable coverage”). Otherwise, you may face a permanent financial penalty.

• Open Enrollment—when current insureds can choose a new MA, drug, or supplemental plan—is October 15 through December 7 each year. Coverage starts January 1, 2022.

If you’re approaching your 65th birthday, make some time for Medicare decisions. Despite my background in financial planning, I still find the choices complex and confusing. ■

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AGING RESOURCES | 2021 ADVOCACY Colorado Commission on Aging.................................. 303-866-5288 Colorado Gerontological Society................................303-333-3482 Colorado Senior Lobby....................................................303-832-4535 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging................855-303-9470

AGENCIES ON AGING Administration on Aging, Community Living........ 303-844-2951 Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator Service................................................800-677-1116

Area Agency on Aging

Aging & Disability Resources Long-Term Care Ombudsman Medicare Counseling

www.region10.net ........................................................ 249-2436 Delta County Council on Aging..............................................773-4495

AGING IN PLACE Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 16..........................................................773-9748 Right at Home, See ad page 9..................................697-1331

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)................................ 249-2436 Western Colorado 2-1-1........................................................................ 211

TRANSPORTATION All Points Transit, Delta............................................................. 874-7334 All Points Transit, Montrose.................................................... 249-0128 Amtrak Train Station, Grand Junction................................241-2733 Bustang.............................................................................................563-4545 Clerk & Recorder, Delta County.............................................874-2150 North Fork Annex, Hotchkiss.................................................872-1207 Clerk & Recorder, Montrose County................................... 249-3362 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Van...........................240-4698 Driver License Office, Delta........................................... 303-205-5613 Driver License Office, Montrose........................................... 249-5426 Greyhound Bus Lines........................................................800-231-2222 Medical Transportation for Medicaid.................................252-5000 Mobility Driven, See ad page 4................................712-1435 Road Conditions, Colorado ............................................877-315-7623

Safe and Professional Rides Call or text 24/7 www.sunshinerides.com..................................................... 777-7777

Elder Abuse/Adult Protection, Delta County................... 874-2030 Elder Abuse/Adult Protection, Montrose County ........ 252-5078 Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Region 10..........................765-3131

MEDICARE 970 Medicare, See ad page 13................................. 712-8672 Colorado Retirement Services................................ 252-1040 Humana, See ad page 48......................................... 301-8752

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Medicare Supplements, Life, Health, Home, and Auto Insurance www.ipagj.com ..................................................970-242-7526

Medicare................................................................................ 800-633-4227 Medicare Resource Center, See ad page 18........... 243-3100 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 10.................................................. 800-462-8763 Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), See ad page 41............................................ 765-3129

MISCELLANEOUS AARP Driver Safety, Delta and Montrose..........................856-6924 AARP Tax Aid (income tax assistance), Delta..................874-7837 AdvantAge Health Resource Center, Volunteers of America.....................................................844-862-4968

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Getting involved in clubs and activities provides opportunities for exercise, socialization and companionship, which are all important for keeping your body healthy, your mind sharp and you aging gracefully.

Art & Photography.............................................12 Conservation & Environment.......................12 Dancing...................................................................12 Education & Classes..........................................12 Exercise & Sports........................................12-13 Foreign Culture....................................................13 Games......................................................................13 Gardening...............................................................13 Genealogy & History.........................................13 Golf............................................................................13 Miscellaneous................................................13-14 Music & Theatre..................................................14 Outdoor Recreation & Parks..................14-15 Religious..................................................................15 Service Clubs........................................................15 Social Activism.....................................................15 Swimming...............................................................15 Travel........................................................................15

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

DANCING

Alpine Photo Club..............................APCMontroseCO@gmail.com Black Canyon Quilt Show.........................................................708-8550 Black Canyon Woodcarvers....................................................323-5860 Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia.................................527-7243 Columbine Quilters..................................................................... 822-2830 Crafternoon................................................................................... 249-9656 Friendship Quilters...................................................................... 417-4842 Grand Mesa Arts Center........................................................... 856-9195 Montrose Area Woodturners.................................................986-2550 Montrose Center for the Arts................................................ 787-9428 Public Art eXperience (PAX)..................................................240-1421 San Juan Quilters.........................................................................275-9778 San Juan Weavers Guild............................................................ 249-2981 Visual Arts Guild, Montrose.................................................... 835-3052 Weekawken Creative Arts Centers........................................318-0150 Western Colorado Watercolor Society.................................................................. www.WCWSociety.net Woodworkers Guild of Western Colorado........................901-1703

Bill Heddles Recreation Center..............................................874-0923 Black Canyon Twirlers................................................................240-2068 Colorado West Area Square Dance Council....................434-3543 Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club.............................773-4495 Montrose Pavilion Dance Club............................................... 249-3342 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Activities ..................252-4884 San Juan Dance Club..................................................................252-9600 Weekawken Dance.......................................................................318-0150

CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT Black Canyon Audubon Society................................................www.BlackCanyonAudubon.org Citizen’s Climate Lobby.............................................................240-9146

EDUCATION & CLASSES AARP Driver Safety, Delta and Montrose..........................856-6924 American Red Cross (CPR: First Aid Training)............... 242-4851 Colorado Mesa University, Montrose ................................ 249-7009 Golden Scholars Program, Colorado Mesa University.........................................................248-1555 Montrose Center for the Arts................................................ 787-9428 Montrose Regional Library District..................................... 249-9656 Rocky Mountain PBS................................................................... 245-1818 Technical College of The Rockies...........................................874-7671 Weekawken Creative Arts Centers.....................................318-01506

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2021 Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association............................................................. www.COPMOBA.org Montrose Recreation Center.................................................. 249-7705 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Activities...................252-4884 Western Colorado Senior Games.........................................254-3866

FOREIGN CULTURE Foundation for Cultural Exchange, El Salvador.............. 433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado............................. 778-6191 Language Conversation Groups............................................ 249-9656 Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge 6-146............................ 245-5649 Western Colorado Friends of the Himalayas...................252-0908

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Duplicate Bridge, Delta............................................................. 640-9807 CSU Master Gardeners, Delta.................................................874-2195 CSU Master Gardeners, Montrose....................................... 249-3935 Lavender Association of Colorado.............................480-580-5773 Montrose Botanic Gardens & Botanical Society.......................... MontroseBotanical@Gmail.com

GENEALOGY & HISTORY

GOLF Black Canyon Golf Club.............................................................249-4653 Bridges Golf & Country Club....................................................252-1119 Cedaredge Golf Course............................................................. 856-7781 Cobble Creek Golf Course.......................................................240-9542 Devil’s Thumb Golf Club...........................................................874-6262 Divide Ranch & Golf Club.........................................................626-5284

MISCELLANEOUS Amateur Radio Club, Montrose.............................................. 417-6142

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GARDENING

Coin Club......................................................................................... 250-7036 Colorado Archeological Society, Chipeta Chapter........318-0128 Fort Uncompahgre Interpretive Center............................. 874-8349 Friends of the Ute Indian Museum....................................... 249-3098 Montrose County Historical Museum & Historical Society.................................................................... 249-2085 Montrose Family History Center........................................... 249-4739 Montrose Genealogy Center/ Fore-Kin Trails Genealogical Society....................................240-1755 Montrose Regional Library District..................................... 249-9656 Museum of the Mountain West.............................................240-3400 Ouray County Historical Society.......................................... 325-4576 San Juan Model Railroad & Historical Society................240-5903 Territorial Daughters of Western Colorado..................... 242-6826 Ute Indian Museum..................................................................... 249-3098

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Golden Circle Seniors.................................................................252-4884 Montrose Library Book Club.................................................. 249-9656 Montrose Women’s Club.......................................................... 275-3336 Rock Wranglers............................................................................. 856-3861

MUSIC & THEATRE Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus.........................................210-1793 Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia.................................527-7243 Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association.......249-4308 Harps & Hammers Music Studio, Robin Freed...............275-8996 Magic Circle Players.................................................................... 249-7838 Montrose Center for the Arts................................................ 787-9428 Montrose Community Band.................................................... 901-5366 Paonia Players.................................................................................361-1540 Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorus...............................250-2440 Weekawken Creative Arts Centers........................................318-0150 Western Colorado Jazz Orchestra......................................260-2332 Western Slope Concert Series................................................241-4579

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OUTDOOR RECREATION & PARKS Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta ................................874-0923 Black Canyon Astronomical Society..........................................www.BlackCanyonAstronomy.com

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park...................641-2337 Black Canyon Wing & Clay .......................................................874-7195 Boating Safety, Colorado State Parks.........................303-291-7575 Camping Reservations, Colorado State Parks........ 303-297-1192 Colorado Discover Ability.........................................................257-1222 Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Southwest Region................252-6000 Colorado Vacation Directory (campgrounds, cabins, lodges)....................................888-222-4641 Curecanti National Recreation Area.....................................641-2337 Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway Association............................................ 856-6153 Grand Mesa Nordic Council....................................................434-9753 Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre/Gunnison National Forest.............................................................................874-6600 Montrose Public Lands..............................................................240-5300 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Program....................252-4884 Parks Department, City of Delta........................................... 874-7973 Ridgway State Park......................................................................626-5822 Sweitzer Lake State Recreation Area..................................874-4258 U.S. Forest Service.......................................................................242-8211 Ute Mountain Tribal Park..........................................................565-9653 Western Colorado Gold Prospectors Association of America.........................................www.WCGPAA.org

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2021 Western Slope 4 Wheelers..................................... www.WS4W.com Western Slope ATV Association............................................ 245-5356

RELIGIOUS Rosemont Baptist Church........................................................249-4887 Women of the Word (WOW) Bible Study....................... 249-5432

SERVICE CLUBS Altrusa................................................................................................765-7666 Boy Scouts of America..............................................................243-0346 Elks Lodge #1053, Montrose..................................................249-4852 Elks Lodge #1235, Delta............................................................ 874-3624 Elks Lodge #1807, Hotchkiss................................................... 872-3355 Girl Scouts of Colorado............................................................242-4461 Women’s Giving Club..........GivingClubOfMontrose@Gmail.com

TRAVEL Amtrak.....................................................................................800-872-7245 Foundation for Cultural Exchange, El Salvador.............. 433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado............................. 778-6191 Hostelling International USA............................ www.HIHostels.com Overseas Citizen’s Services............................................888-407-4747 Road Scholar (Elderhostel)...........................................877-426-8056

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RETIREMENT PLANNING Your projected retirement savings will have a great deal to do with your longterm care choices. Now is a great time to sit down with a good attorney, your financial planner and your insurance agent.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING | 2021 CONSIGNMENTS The MOOving Store.................................................964-4475

ESTATE PLANNING Dalby, Wendland & Co., PC...................................... 249-7701

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FINANCIAL AID Delta County Health & Human Services............................ 872-1000 Montrose County Health & Human Services..................252-5000

FINANCIAL FRAUD AARP Foundation ElderWatch......................800-222-4444, opt. 2 Colorado Division of Securities....................................303-894-2320

INSURANCE Humana, See ad page 48......................................... 301-8752 Insurance Division of Complaints................................800-930-3745 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 10.................................................. 800-462-8763

LONG-TERM CARE CONSULTANTS Colorado Retirement Services................................ 252-1040

MEDICARE

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Call us to find out about additional coverage for your Medicare Plan.

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PLANNED GIVING Montrose Community Foundation...................................... 249-3900 Western Colorado Community Foundation.....................243-3767

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Administration.......................................866-758-1317

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HOME SERVICES Now that you’re retired, it’s time to conquer all those home improvement projects on your to-do list. Or, maybe you’d like to start fresh and hire a Realtor to help you find the home of your dreams.

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HOME SERVICES | 2021

How to refurbish your kitchen on a budget AFTER

BEFORE

By Jan Weeks

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only wanted new blinds for the kitchen. However, the best-laid plans, etcetera.

Wandering through the showroom of a local window and blinds dealer, I fell in love with pale gray, custom vertical honeycomb insulating blinds. The clincher? They were half price. I ordered one for the slider, one for the small window and settled back to wait for delivery. What could possibly go wrong?

A lot. When I removed the one-year-from-ancient traverse drapes, I found a doggy door, long forgotten because the drapes had hidden it for years.

My nephew, a carpenter, tore out the eyesore and patched the hole. He and I installed the new blinds. That wasn’t the end of it, though.

The creamy walls looked dirty, and they clashed with the blinds. So off to buy the palest gray and stark white paints available. Fortunately, I like painting, because I would spend the next two weeks painting the walls and refreshing the cabinet paint.

Years ago, I’d painted the doors and drawer fronts spring-green. They really didn’t work with the new color scheme. Off came the doors (all 22 of them) and seven drawer fronts. The original brass hardware, discolored and dirty, would have been an insult to a second-hand store.

My neighbor Bob and I spent the next two weeks stripping green paint, sanding surfaces and priming doors in batches.

The doors came home to my studio to be given three coats of pure white paint. Replacement hinges and knobs fit the clean lines I envisioned. Mounting the lower doors was easy. The high ones, not so much. Again, Bob arrived and had the tall upper doors in place (with me holding them) in half an hour.

The room looked great except for the 1980 woodgrained Formica countertop with loose edge strips that caught on anyone passing. Replacing the counter would mean big bucks. There had to be a less expensive way.

Sunday morning I went out to get the paper and lo and behold! There was an ad for a company that refinishes counters—with a $70 off coupon!

Monday, I went to the showroom to find out when I could get an estimate. The young lady left, returned, and said, “How about today?”

I barely beat the installer home!

Later that week, the fridge took up residence on one side of the dining table and the stove on the other. Plastic sheets draped cabinets, sink and floor. The installer had filled all the dings and cracks. By 5 p.m., the Formica had been transformed into what looked like a granite slab. Even though I’d been warned not to touch, I couldn’t help gently tapping the “stone” with an inquisitive finger. I was in love.

On Friday, the installer sprayed her little heart out, then cautioned me, “Give it 48 hours.”

When the stove and fridge were back in place and my usual countertop clutter restored, my heart felt as if it would burst. Friends and strangers alike had created a modern space decades away from the 40-year-old kitchen I’d worked in for 18 years.

The cost was affordable, but the best part of the refurbishing cost nothing. Relining the cabinets and drawers made me revisit my stuff. Did I actually need 23 coffee cups?

Or three partial jars of thyme?

I had gotten into the habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink and boxes of cereal and other clutter on the counter.

Now I’m eager to keep my kitchen clean and neat. I sit in the morning sun, serene and joyful, write in my journal, and smile as I look at my brand-new kitchen. ■

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AIR DUCT CLEANING

HOUSING RESOURCES

Indoor Air Services.................................................. 316-1880

Housing Resources Main Office, See ad page 16.......................................................... 241-2871 Property Management........................................................... 773-9741 Self-Help Build Housing Program.....................................250-0655 Housing Counseling and Education Center...................975-1164 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program............................773-9748 Weatherization Assistance Program, See ad page 16....................................................... 773-9742

AGING IN PLACE Colorado Custom Elevator and Lift, Inc............................245-4472 Mobility Driven, See ad page 4................................712-1435 Right at Home, See ad page 9..................................697-1331 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 47.........................................................835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 47.......................................964-3500

MOVING SERVICES The MOOving Company.......................................... 240-3106

BUILDING & HOME SUPPLIES Delta Ace Hardware.....................................................................874-9515 Habitat for Humanity ReStore............................................... 252-9303

REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

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Heirlooms for Hospice, Delta................................................. 874-5251 Heirlooms for Hospice, Montrose........................................252-3648 Rooms by Habitat........................................................................252-9304

England Fence Company.........................................249-4430

The Real Estate Store..................................................................249-7653

WINDOW COVERINGS

Living Life Well Life. Love.

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES Technology has made great advancements in helping people live longer and better. Some medical services will keep you mobile and living independently. Others will help you see and hear more clearly. You may also need tools to help you get accustomed to these changes, such as oxygen, eyeglasses or hearing aids.

Alcoholism & Addiction...................................27 Alzheimer’s & Dementia..................................27 Brain Injury Rehabilitation..............................27 Breathing & Sleep Apnea................................27 Cancer......................................................................27 Clinics.......................................................................28 Dental Care............................................................28 Depression.............................................................28 Diabetes..................................................................28 Disabilities & Rehabilitation...........................28 Equipment & Supplies......................................28 Hearing Loss.........................................................29 Heart Disease.......................................................29 Hospitals & Surgical Centers.........................29 Medical Transportation...................................29 Mental Health Care & Counseling...............29 Nutrition.................................................................29 Opthalmology......................................................29 Optical.....................................................................29 Physical Therapy.................................................29 Physicians...............................................................29 Skin Care.................................................................29 Speech Therapy..................................................29 Vision........................................................................29

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2021

10 ways to take care of your mental health

By Kirsten Mau, The Center for Mental Health

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hen a person is strong mentally and emotionally, they are happier, healthier and more resilient. Loneliness, change, tragedy and uncertainty can present challenges to mental health, particularly in older adults. This leaves them at risk for depression, anxiety and feelings of isolation, which can dramatically impact one’s quality of life.

Maintaining positive mental health can offset the effects of these feelings. Here are 10 tips on how to keep your mind engaged and prepared for positive thinking.

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Talk to your doctor. Be honest with your doctor about how you’re feeling mentally and emotionally.

Tell him or her about symptoms you’re experiencing as well as major life changes, such as divorce, losing a loved one or financial problems.

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Stay physically active. Enjoy Colorado’s breathtaking scenery and abundant sunshine by taking a brisk walk or bike ride. Join a gym, take up yoga or line dancing lessons at the recreation center, or swim laps in the pool.

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Avoid alcohol and other substances. Regular drinking or substance use interferes with brain chemicals and processes that are vital for mental health. Disruption to this delicate balance can affect our feelings, thoughts, actions and sometimes our long-term mental health. Because alcohol is a depressant, drinking it can lead to negative emotions like depression, anxiety, anger and stress.

Eat healthy foods. Healthy diets can help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, while unhealthy diets can cause an increased risk of dementia or stroke. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and lean meats positively affects production of neurotransmitters—chemicals that carry messages from the gut to the brain. When you eat healthily, your brain receives positive messages, leading you to feel positive emotions. Conversely, eating processed foods high in refined sugars and fats inhibits neurotransmitter production. A healthy diet results in fewer mood fluctuations, improved focus and an overall happier outlook.

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Become a pen pal. Studies show that writing and exchanging letters benefits both the sender and receiver. It helps improve memory, maintain family ties and leads to greater feelings of happiness. Need a senior to write to? Learn more at Spark the Change-Colorado’s website www. sparkthechangecolorado.org, or call 303-2821234.

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Chat on the phone or video call. It’s important to feel connected, especially when you’re feeling down or depressed. Reconnect with loved ones by visiting with them over the phone. Use a video app such as FaceTime, Skype or Zoom to see them in real time. FaceTime comes pre-installed on Apple devices, and Skype and Zoom can be easily downloaded.

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Find a hobby. Invite friends over for games or play with them online. Join a book club, watch concerts and theater productions, or head to a local museum or art gallery. Check out books from the library or watch YouTube videos to learn a new skill like crocheting, fly-fishing or watercolor painting.

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Volunteer. Find purpose in volunteering, and meet like-minded individuals. Turn to page 46 of the BEACON Guide for places to volunteer in your area. Reach out to the organizations that would best benefit from your time and expertise. Make sure it’s a good fit for you as well.

Limit your news intake. It’s important to be well informed, but if watching the news causes you anxiety or distress, limit your intake. Catch up in the morning and at night, limiting yourself to 30 minutes each time.

Seek help. The Center for Mental Health Support Line is a free, 24-hour line open to the community. If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or just need to talk with someone, call 252-6220.

To schedule an appointment with a caring, professional counselor, call 252-3200. For more information, visit www.centermh.org.

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2021 ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTION Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...................................................877-726-4727 The Center for Mental Health, See ad page 29...... 252-3200 Crisis Walk-in Center............................................252-6220

Valley Manor Care Center, See ad page 47.............249-9634 Western Slope Memory Care, See ad page 21.......462-9696 See also: Support Groups & Services

BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION

See also: Support Groups & Services

Neuro-Based Speech Solutions, LLC......................852-4550

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

BREATHING & SLEEP APNEA

Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado................256-1274 Crossroads Senior Living, See ad page 2............... 874-1421 Day-by-Day Adult Daycare Center.......................... 874-4195 Horizons Care Center, Eckert, See ad page 47.........................................................835-2600

Respiratory and Sleep Studies, Montrose Memorial Hospital................................................. 240-7375

Riverside Adult Day Program

Specialized Personal Care for Adults Therapeutic and Social Activities www.RiversideAdultDayProgram.com

San Juan Living Center, See ad page 36.................249-9683 The Lodge at Grand Junction, Grand Junction, See ad page 27......................................................... 500-3416

CANCER American Cancer Society................................................ 303-758-2030 American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872 Bosom Buddies, Breast Cancer Support Group............ 252-2777 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Grand Mesa Oncology, Delta County Memorial Hospital, See ad page 28.........................................................399-2895 Montrose Memorial Hospital.................................. 249-2211 Women’s Wellness Connection (free breast and cervical screenings)........................866-951-9355 See also: Support Groups & Services

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2021 CLINICS River Valley Family Health Center, See ad page 28 107 W 11th St., Delta.............................................874-8981 1010 S. Rio Grande Ave., Montrose...................... 497-3333 308 Main St., Olathe.............................................. 323-6141 Pharmacy...............................................................787-2044

DENTAL CARE American Dental Association....................................... 800-621-8099 Colorado Dental Association.........................................303-740-6900

Montrose Dental Partners

Drs. Amundson, Horkan & Borchardt Dentistry With Integrity www.montrosedentalpartners.com

629 E. Star Court, Montrose................................... 249-3330

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

DEPRESSION The Center for Mental Health, See ad page 29...... 252-3200

DIABETES American Diabetes Association....................................800-342-2383 Delta Diabetes Support Group...............................................874-7681 See also: Support Groups & Services

DISABILITIES & REHABILITATION Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Delta.................................................................................................. 874-5781 Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Montrose.........................................................................................249-4468 Colorow Care Center, Olathe, See ad page 32.......323-5504 Department of Human Services, Delta.............................. 874-2030 Department of Human Services, Montrose.....................252-5000 Handicap Car Placards, Delta County..................................874-2150 Handicap Car Placards, Montrose County....................... 249-3362 Home Health of Western Colorado, See ad page 47.........................................................240-0139 Horizons Health Care & Retirement Community, See ad page 47.........................................................835-2600 Valley Manor Care Center, Montrose..................................249-9634 See also: Support Groups & Services

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Hartman Brothers Delta............................................................................................... 874-2828 Montrose......................................................................................240-9556 Mobility Driven, See ad page 4................................712-1435

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2021 HEARING LOSS

PHYSICIANS

AAA Hearing..................................................................................243-6440

Delta County Memorial Hospital............................................874-7681 Montrose Memorial Hospital...................................................249-2211

HEART DISEASE American Heart Association....................................... www.heart.org Cardiac Rehab, Mountain View Therapy, Montrose Memorial Hospital..................................................252-2646 SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Cardiology, 2686 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, Entrance 41, See ad page 22.........................................................298-3050

HOSPITALS & SURGICAL CENTERS Delta County Memorial Hospital, See ad page 28......................................................... 874-7681 Montrose Memorial Hospital.................................. 249-2211 SCL Health | St. Mary’s Medical Center, Grand Junction, www.sclhealth.org, See ad page 22........................298-2273 Veterans Affairs Medical Center............................................ 242-0731

Sunshine Rides, See ad page 14.............................. 777-7777

MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING

SKIN CARE Shawnee Professional Skin Care............................318-6944

SPEECH THERAPY Mountain View Therapy, Montrose Memorial Hospital ................................................ 240-7369 Neuro-Based Speech Solutions, LLC....................852-45506

VISION 1 Hour EyeDocs, See ad page 6................................615-7210 Audio Information Network of Colorado (audio services for the visually impaired)...............877-443-2001 Center for Independence..........................................................822-7010 Colorado Center for the Blind........................................303-778-1130 Colorado Talking Book Library ....................................800-685-2136 National Eye Institute Information Center...............301-496-5248 See also: Support Groups & Services

Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255 The Center for Mental Health, See ad page 29...... 252-3200 Crisis Walk-in Center, 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose...............................................................252-6220 107 W. 11th St., Delta............................................ 252-3200 110 W. Hotchkiss Ave., Hotchkiss........................ 252-3200 605 E. Miami Road, Montrose.............................. 252-3200 See also: Support Groups & Services

NUTRITION Nutrition & Diabetic Education, Montrose Memorial Hospital...................................................240-7170

OPTHALMOLOGY Colorado West Ophthalmology Associates Delta............................................................................................ 874-8821 Montrose.................................................................................... 249-1210

OPTICAL 1 Hour EyeDocs, See ad page 6................................615-7210

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We will work with you to set up a custom payment plan if needed.

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The docs you deserve

By Karen Telleen-Lawton

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ecades ago, my primary care doctor referred me to a urologist for suspected kidney stones.

After straining my urine and collecting a little vial of stones, I phoned in the results to the urologist’s nurse. In my first meeting with the doctor, I placed the vial on his desk.

He leaned back in his chair, hands crossed behind his neck, and mused, “We’ll have to figure out what your pain was because young women like you don’t get kidney stones.”

“Then what are those?” I blurted out. He lurched forward in his seat to examine the stones. Thus began our “rocky” relationship.

At my next kidney stone attack, the nurse reported that the doctor was on the golf course and not answering his pager. I ended up in the emergency room, vomiting on the hallway floor. After that, I changed doctors.

As we age, we tend to spend less time jogging and more time with doctors. Our relationships with various medical professionals become increasingly important. What happens when we don’t see eye to eye with a doctor?

Complaints about doctors are more likely to be about communication than medical care.

A recent study revealed that 75 percent of doctors believe they communicate satisfactorily with their patients.

Only 21 percent of those patients agreed.

As medical knowledge about how the body works continues to grow, expectations increase for doctors and nurses.

At the same time, medical insurers push medical practices to accept larger patient loads. Health care may be at a breaking point, but when you are at a doctor’s appointment, your own health care is what rightly concerns you.

10 SIGNS OF A GOOD DOCTOR

DO YOUR PART Before you give up on your current team, make sure you are contributing to good communication with your doctors.

Be firm but respectful of their professional knowledge.

Express your concerns honestly and graciously. If these attempts don’t resolve the issue, consider another doctor in the same practice, which would cause you less disruption in terms of medical records.

In my case, I never again met with that urologist, but that was partly because I’ve never had stones again. Each episode occurred within two months of childbirth, so I stuck with just two kids and skipped further stones.

In these difficult days for health care, you may feel like you have no choice but to keep your team together. In this case, address your concerns in the way most comfortable for you: in person, by phone, by mail or email. Don’t suffer in silence because, frankly, that’s not good for your health either. ■

What you should expect from a good medical practice

1. You can schedule appointments within sign. They include rules that medical a reasonable time frame. professionals not discuss patients in public places, leave records where oth2. The front desk staff is respectful, ers can see them, or share information acknowledging your arrival and making with others without your consent. you feel comfortable.

6. Your doctor listens attentively to your 3. Waiting areas and examination rooms concerns. are clean and neat.

7. You can be honest with her or him. You 4. You're not bombarded with pharmashould feel free to ask the whys about ceutical advertising. If there are ads and your treatment or tell them that you freebies lying about, sales representaplan to seek a second opinion. tives may be pushing their products.

Free lunches and other perks may affect 8. Your doctor pauses to check your what doctors recommend for you. understanding. According to the Patient Advocate Foundation, almost one-tenth 5. Your privacy is protected. HIPAA laws of newly diagnosed patients rarely or are spelled out in all medical forms you www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

never understand their diagnosis. Avoid being in this group by bringing a notepad and/or a friend to appointments.

Tell your doctor if you bring a recording device.

9. Your doctor is moving at a pace you are comfortable with in terms of treatment options. You feel comfortable discussing how long you should stick with a regimen that isn’t resolving the problem. Together, you discuss goals and a timeline for when to change course.

10. Your doctor coordinates with your other doctors. Healing requires healing the whole body.

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CAREGIVING There are two kinds of caregivers: unskilled and skilled. An unskilled (nonmedical assistance) caregiver is someone who will do stuff like walk with you, run a few errands and tidy up the living room.

A skilled (medical assistance) caregiver can do everything an unskilled caregiver can do, plus give you a shot.

Adult Day Care.....................................................32 Elder Abuse & Neglect.....................................32 Medical Assistance (Skilled).........................32 Non-Medical Assistance (Unskilled).........32 Support Groups..................................................32

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• Personal Care • Beauty and Nail Care • Therapeutic Activities • Social Interaction • Medication Administration

Specialized Personal Care for Adults Therapeutic and Social Activities www.RiversideAdultDayProgram.com

We provide specialized care by qualified healthcare professionals for adults coping with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Injury and Mental Health issues.

16935 6450 Road, Montrose ................................... 249-1590

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT Colorado Home Health Complaint Line ................. 800-842-8826 Elder Abuse/Adult Protection, Delta County................... 874-2030 Elder Abuse/Adult Protection, Montrose County ........ 252-5078 Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Region 10..........................765-3131

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SENIOR HOUSING where other people your age live? An independent living community may be right up your alley. Do you need some assistance with managing your prescriptions, dressing or grooming?

Contact an assisted living facility. And if you need medical care, nursing homes can help.

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Determine what level of care is right for you: Are you independent? Need a little assistance—or a nurse?

By Teresa Ambord

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lder housing isn’t what it once was, and thank goodness for that.

I worked part-time in a real convalescent hospital when I was in college. I remember walking in the front door of that nursing home, and the first thing that hit you was the smell of urine. Too many patients and too few staff to adequately care for them meant the residents were miserable much of the time.

These days, elder care has become a booming industry and most senior facilities have stepped up to meet the demand by providing excellent care. The older I get, the more friends and family members I have that need these various levels of care, from temporary stays in rehabilitation hospitals to independent living to full nursing care.

If you foresee that you or a loved one will soon need some degree of long-term care, it might be a good idea to start looking at the options. Here’s a breakdown of the major types of facilities.

Independent living. These are best for people who want convenience, don’t have specific medical care needs and can live on their own. Independent living communities offer meal preparation, housekeeping and security, and may have on-site beauty parlors and barbers, church services, buses to take residents shopping and transportation to appointments.

Assisted living. These are for people who need some medical care. They include everything offered by an independent living facility, but can also provide help with managing medications when needed, and with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Some assisted living homes are apartment-like settings and others are more institutional.

Nursing facilities. Nursing homes are for people who need round-the-clock nursing care and other support services. If this is the level of home you are considering, it’s important to inquire about how emergency care is provided.

How available are physicians? Are staff members certified in CPR? How does the nursing home deal with family visits?

How are patients with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s cared for?

Your local Area Agency on Aging may have some of this information available.

News of substandard care travels fast in the medical community, so ask the patient’s doctor, nurses and thera-

FIND OUT IF THE FACILITY HAS CURRENT VALID STATE AND LOCAL LICENSES, AND LIABILITY AND MALPRACTICE INSURANCE. pists what facilities they would recommend. Also ask social workers, relatives and friends.

WHAT TO CONSIDER

If possible, let the patients participate in the decision of where they will live even if their needs for care are far into the future. If you go facility shopping, here are a few points to pay special attention to: • Cleanliness. Observe hygiene. It shouldn’t be hard to notice if residents are being neglected.

• Staff. Does the number of staff seem adequate to manage the number of patients? That’s not to say that employees aren’t hopping busy, but the staff-to-patient ratio should be such that all patients get bathed and receive other personal attention they need. The same is true not just for nursing care, but also general maintenance and kitchen staff.

• Services. What are the patient’s special needs? Be sure the facility provides for those needs. For example, a patient may require the use of a lift machine to get in and out of bed. Many will need physical therapy and/or a gym where they can go to strengthen their limbs. How are supplies paid for? If supply costs are added to the patient’s bill, are the costs reasonable? Are there regular increases in costs? Hidden charges? Obviously, meals are a key service. Visit facilities during meal times and observe if meals are served in a relaxed manner and if there’s plenty of food available.

GET THE UNSEEN STORY Don’t accept any facility without first checking its financial stability, record of legal compliance and quality of management. Facilities aren’t likely to be perfect, but significant problems in any of these areas may lead to trouble finding a sufficient staff of qualified health professionals.

Find out if the facility has current valid state and local licenses, and liability and malpractice insurance.

Ask to review state inspection reports and investigate whether they have lawsuits pending. ■

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INDEPENDENT LIVING

ASSISTED LIVING Crossroads Senior Living, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta, See ad page 2........................................................... 874-1421 Delta House, 233 Main, Delta...................................................874-1117 Homestead at Montrose, 1819 Pavilion Dr., Montrose, See ad page 47........................................................ 964-3400 Montage Creek, 1968 Sunrise Dr., Montrose................. 240-0600 Spring Creek Chalet, 2710 Sunnyside Road, Montrose......................................................................................... 249-2438 The Lodge at Grand Junction, 2656 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, See ad page 27............................. 500-3416 Western Slope Memory Care, 2594 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, See ad page 21.............................462-9696

NURSING HOMES & REHABILITATION Colorow Care Center, 885 S. Hwy. 50 Business Loop, Olathe, See ad page 32............................................323-5504 Horizons Care Center, 11411 Hwy. 65, Eckert, See ad page 47.........................................................835-2600 Nursing Home Ombudsman Resident Rights Advocate & Information........................................................... 249-2436 San Juan Living Center, Home of Summit Rehabilitation, 1043 Ridge St., Montrose, See ad page 36.............249-9683 Valley Manor Care Center, 1401 S. Cascade, Montrose, See ad page 47.........................................................249-9634 Willow Tree Care Center, 2050 S. Main, Delta ..............874-9773

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Anciano Tower Apartments, 227 N. Ute Ave., Montrose.........................................................................................249-8844 Centennial Towers, 430 S. 12th St., Montrose................ 240-0110 Cimarron Village Apartments, 1811 Pavilion Dr., Montrose, See ad page 47....................................... 249-2010 Crossroads Senior Living, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta, See ad page 2........................................................... 874-1421 Grand Manor, 321 Grand Ave., Delta.................................. 874-7266 Heaven’s View, 1445 Porter Ct., Delta, See ad page 47......................................................... 874-5021 Homestead Estates, 215 NW Ninth St., Cedaredge...... 856-7591 Housing Authority, Delta.......................................................... 874-7266 Housing Authority, Montrose.................................................323-5445 Meadowlark Court Apartments, 2378 Robins Way, Montrose, See ad page 47.......................................252-8272 Pavilion Gardens, 2366 Robins Way, Montrose, See ad page 47......................................................... 249-1200 San Juan Apartments, 1650 Church St., Montrose.......249-1823 Spring Creek Chalet, 2710 Sunnyside Road, Montrose......................................................................................... 249-2438 Village Cooperative of Grand Junction, See ad page 35.........................................................628-3628

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While hospice can’t offer you a miracle drug, what they do offer is a miracle.

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Cedar Creek Cemetery, Montrose....................................... 240-1400 Grand View Cemetery, See ad page 44......................................................... 249-2121 Mesa View Cemetery, Delta.................................................... 874-8633

FUNERAL & BEREAVEMENT Crippin Funeral Home, See ad page 44.................. 249-2121 Taylor Funeral Services & Crematory Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Paonia www.taylorfuneralservice.com...........................874-9988

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES Support groups are organizations of people facing similar issues, such as disability, illness or grief. There are many groups in the area that meet regularly to share personal experiences, learn coping methods and provide emotional support for one another.

What’s a key lesson you discover in support groups? You are not alone.

Alcoholism & Addiction...................................40 Alzheimer’s & Dementia..................................40 Cancer......................................................................40 Caregiving..............................................................40 Diabetes..................................................................40 Disabilities..............................................................40 Grief..........................................................................40 Mental Health Care & Counseling...............40 Miscellaneous.......................................................40 Stroke.......................................................................41 Vision........................................................................41

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Al-Anon Support Group, Delta.............................................. 874-9832 Al-Anon Support Group, Montrose.................................... 964-8849 Alcoholics Anonymous..............................................................245-9649

Mending Hearts, Delta...............................................................874-0628 Mending Hearts, Montrose ....................................................240-7734

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

Salvation Army Corps, Delta................................................... 874-4981 Salvation Army Corps, Montrose.......................................... 249-3891 The Center for Mental Health, See ad page 29......................................................... 252-3200

Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado................256-1274

CANCER American Cancer Society................................................ 303-758-2030 American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872 Bosom Buddies, Breast Cancer Support Group............ 252-2777 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Caregiver Support Group ....................................................... 240-3714 Caregiver Support & Networking Group.......................... 249-2436

DIABETES Diabetes Support Group, Delta............................................. 874-6410 Diabetes Support Group, Montrose....................................240-7780

DISABILITIES Center for Independence........................................ 822-7010

MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING

MISCELLANEOUS ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).....................................................303-832-2322 American Kidney Fund.....................................................800-638-8299 Hilltop Domestic Violence Services...........................844-990-5500 Huntington’s Disease Society of America................ 303-321-5503 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...............................800-286-8159 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Rocky Mountain Chapter)...........................................720-440-8620 Lupus Foundation of Colorado.....................................303-597-4050 Montrose Memorial’s Parkinson’s Group.......................... 252-2996 Muscular Dystrophy Association................................. 303-691-3331 Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies.....................303-830-1839 Western Colorado Health Network......................................243-2437

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OTHER RESOURCES Life will throw you several curve balls.

At some point you’ll find yourself asking questions such as: Where do I go to get my computer fixed?

Where can I go to find part-time work?

Where can I make the most impact by volunteering?

These resources can help.

Community Resources.....................................44 Computer Equipment, Service & Training...............................................................44 Crisis Services...............................................44-45 Employment Information...............................45 Food Services & Meal Programs.................45 Foundations & Nonprofit Support.............45 Health Promotion & Education...................45 Income Tax Preparation & Planning...........45 Insurance................................................................45 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection..............45 Libraries..................................................................45 National & State Resources....................45-46 Newspapers & Magazines...............................46 Pets & Animal Care............................................46 Senior Centers.....................................................46 Theaters & Stages..............................................46 Transportation.....................................................46 Veterans Information........................................46 Volunteer Opportunities.................................46

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Visit Montrose............................................................................... 497-8558

AdvantAge Health Resource Center, Volunteers of America, See ad page 47.......... 844-862-4968

Western Colorado 2-1-1........................................................................ 211

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC) for Colorado................................................................ 249-2436

Workforce Center, Montrose.................................................252-0678

Area Agency on Aging, Region 10........................................ 249-2436

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SERVICE & TRAINING

Chamber of Commerce, Delta............................................... 874-8616

Black Canyon Macintosh Users Group................................252-8141

Colorado State University Extension.................................. 249-3935

Delta County Library..................................................................874-9630

Delta County Health Department.........................................874-2165

Montrose Regional Library District..................................... 249-9656

Delta County Human Services............................................... 874-2030

Workforce Center, Delta.......................................................... 874-5781

Delta County Library..................................................................874-9630

Workforce Center, Montrose.................................................252-0678

Hilltop Community Resources...............................................242-4400 Mexican-American Development Association (MADA), Montrose..................................................................... 249-4774 Montrose County Health & Human Services Adult Services................................................................................252-5000 Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)............................................................................................ 249-9438

OTHER RESOURCES

Montrose Regional Airport...................................................... 249-3203 Montrose Regional Library District..................................... 249-9656

Workforce Center, Delta.......................................................... 874-5781

CRISIS SERVICES For all emergencies, call ...................................................................... 911 Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter, Delta..............773-8290 American Red Cross................................................................... 242-4851 The Center for Mental Health Crisis Walk-in Center, See ad page 29.........................................................252-6220 Delta Police Department...........................................................874-7676 Hilltop Domestic Violence Services Crisis Line.....844-990-5500

A Family Tradition of Trust For over 30 years, the Crippin family has proudly served the families of Montrose and surrounding areas with compassion.

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OTHER RESOURCES | 2021 Montrose Memorial Hospital...................................................249-2211 Montrose Police Department.................................................252-5200 Poison Control.....................................................................800-222-1222 Search and Rescue, Delta County..........................................874-2015 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255 See also: Food Services & Meal Programs

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Workforce Center, Delta.......................................................... 874-5781 Workforce Center, Montrose.................................................252-0678

FOOD SERVICES & MEAL PROGRAMS Borden Farms CSA...................................................................... 874-5383 Food Stamps, Delta..................................................................... 874-2030

INSURANCE - MEDICARE, LIFE, HOME & AUTO

Insurance Planning Alternatives, Inc.

Medicare Supplements, Life, Health, Home, and Auto Insurance www.ipagj.com ..................................................970-242-7526

LEGAL AID & CONSUMER PROTECTION AARP Foundation ElderWatch......................800-222-4444, opt. 2 ABA Commission of Legal Problems of the Elderly.........................................................................202-662-8690 Area Agency on Aging, Region 10, See ad page 41.......................................................... 249-2436 Attorney General of Colorado, Consumer Protection Division.....................................720-508-6000

Hunger Free Colorado......................................................855-855-4626

Colorado Bar Association................................................303-860-1115

Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies..........................464-1138

Colorado Civil Rights Division...................................... 800-262-4845

Salvation Army Food Bank, Delta.........................................399-3584

Colorado Legal Services........................................................... 243-7940

Senior CommUnity Meals, See ad page 47............. 874-7661

Crime Stoppers, Delta............................................................... 874-8810

Sharing Ministries Food Bank, See ad page 41..........................................................240-8385

Crime Stoppers, Montrose......................................................249-8500

FOUNDATIONS & NONPROFIT SUPPORT

District Attorney’s Office, Delta............................................ 874-2085

Montrose Community Foundation...................................... 249-3900

District Attorney’s Office, Montrose..................................252-4260

Western Colorado Community Foundation.....................243-3767

HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION Community Options, Inc., Montrose................................... 249-1412 CPR: First Aid Training, American Red Cross.................. 242-4851

Disability Law Colorado.............................................................241-6371

Government Accountability Office, Fraud Net...... 202-512-3000 Jury Duty, Montrose and Delta.......................................252-4300 x4 Kain & Burke, PC, See ad page 12........................... 241-2969 Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Legal Services.................765-3131 Neighborhood Watch, Montrose......................................... 901-5876 Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid, Montrose............... 249-7202

Delta County Health & Human Services, North Fork Annex........................................................................ 872-1000

LIBRARIES

Delta County Health Department.........................................874-2165

Cedaredge Library........................................................................399-7674

Delta County Human Services............................................... 874-2030

Crawford Library.......................................................................... 399-7783

Donor Alliance (organ and tissue donation).......... 303-329-4747

Delta County Library..................................................................874-9630

Montrose County Health Department...............................252-5000

Hotchkiss Library......................................................................... 399-7781

Montrose Memorial Hospital...................................................249-2211 Multiple Sclerosis Society..........................................................241-9329

INCOME TAX PREPARATION & PLANNING

320 S. Second St., Montrose Mon-Thur 10-7, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5

www.montroselibrary.org ................................................. 249-9656

AARP Tax Aid (income tax assistance), Delta..................874-7837 Federal Tax Information (volunteers help with forms)........................................303-238-7378

Paonia Library............................................................................... 399-7881

Internal Revenue Service publications and forms........................................................www.irs.gov

NATIONAL & STATE RESOURCES

Internal Revenue Service refund status...................800-829-4477

AARP Colorado....................................................................866-554-5376

www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

OTHER RESOURCES

Food Stamps, Montrose...........................................................252-5000

San Juan Health Care Foundation........................................ 252-2580

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Administration on Aging/Eldercare Locator Service.....................................................................800-677-1116 American Geriatrics Society..........................................800-563-4916 Better Business Bureau....................................................505-346-0110 Centers for Disease Control...........................................404-639-3311 Colorado Commission on Aging.................................. 303-866-5288 Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)...................................................................................303-894-7855 Colorado Gerontological Society................................303-333-3482 Do Not Call Registry.......................................................... 888-382-1222

OTHER RESOURCES

Federal Information Center...........................................800-688-9889

VETERANS INFORMATION American Legion, Post 73........................................................209-9336 Delta County Veterans Services............................................ 874-2082 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Van...........................240-4698 Montrose County Veterans Service Officer...................... 249-2115 VA Benefits............................................................................800-827-1000 VA Caregiver Support....................................................... 855-260-3274 VA Medical Center....................................................................... 242-0731 VA Montrose Clinic.......................................................................249-7791 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9221..................................250-1180

Road Conditions, Colorado.............................................877-315-7623

Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans, Montrose..........765-2210

Rocky Mountain Health Plans, See ad page 10.................................................. 800-462-8763

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

All Points Transit, Delta............................................................. 874-7334

BEACON Senior News.............................................243-8829

All Points Transit, Montrose.................................................... 249-0128

PETS & ANIMAL CARE

American Cancer Society................................................ 303-758-2030

Animal Services, Montrose...................................................... 240-1487

American Red Cross................................................................... 242-4851

Delta County Humane Society................................................874-2149

BeaconFest Senior Fair..............................................................243-8829

Montrose Animal Protection Agency ............................... 240-6090

Blind Endeavors (adventure and exploration for the blind)....................... 787-5438

Second Chance Humane Society..........................................626-2273 Surface Creek Animal Shelter.................................................856-2346 Tails Adoption Shelter, Delta....................................................874-1078

Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter, Delta..............773-8290

Alzheimer’s Association.............................................................256-1274

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates, voices for children)..................................................................... 249-0337 Center for Independence..........................................................822-7010 Chamber of Commerce, Delta............................................... 874-8616

SENIOR CENTERS Cedaredge Senior Center.........................................................856-3636 Delta Senior Center and Thrift Store...................................874-7837 Hotchkiss Senior Center........................................................... 872-3494 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Program....................252-4884 Montrose Senior Center...........................................................252-4888 Nucla Senior Center....................................................................864-7278 Olathe Community Center...................................................... 323-5391

Colorado State University Extension.................................. 249-3935 Delta County Memorial Hospital........................................... 250-2105 Fort Uncompahgre History Museum ................................. 874-8349 Friends of the Ute Indian Museum....................................... 249-3098 Girls on the Run............................................................................ 257-9267 HopeWest, Delta, See ad page 40...........................874-6823 HopeWest, Montrose, See ad page 40...................240-7734 Montrose Community Foundation...................................... 249-3900

THEATERS & STAGES

Montrose Memorial Hospital Volunteer Services......... 240-7341

Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia.................................527-7243

Montrose Regional Library District..................................... 249-9656

Magic Circle Theater, Montrose............................................ 249-7838

Partners Youth Mentoring Program......................................249-1116

Paonia Players.................................................................................361-1540

Sharing Ministries Food Bank, See ad page 41......240-8385

TRANSPORTATION

Time Bank of the Rockies........................................................ 209-6886

St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program...........................298-9091

All Points Transit, Delta............................................................. 874-7334

Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans, Montrose..........765-2210

All Points Transit, Montrose.................................................... 249-0128

Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies..........................464-1138

Sunshine Rides, See ad page 14.............................. 777-7777 www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

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