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With over 50 categories of community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Respite Care, we are also pleased to include a complete listing of all home health and housing options.

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Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psycho/ social care at home or in a healthcare facility. Most hospices accept Medicare/ Medicaid and private pay. For a list of providers, see our hospice grid on pages 78-79.

Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center 1100 Carson Ave, La Junta 81050 719-384-5412

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East Central Council of Govts 128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836 719-348-5562

St. Mary-Corwin Hospital 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5656

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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 1000 Rush Dr, Salida 81201 719-530-2200

Bent/Crowley/Otero 16th Judicial District Attorney 323 Santa Fe Ave, Ste 201,La Junta 81050 719-384-8786

St. Thomas More Hospital 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2200

LIBRARIES ALAMOSA COUNTY

Disability Law Colorado 800-288-1376

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

Mount San Rafael Hospital 410 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9213

Alamosa Public Library 300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-6592

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209 Main St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-9138 FREMONT COUNTY

516 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-269-9020 130 Church Ave, Florence 81226 719-784-4649 35 7th Ave, Penrose 81240 719-372-6017 HUERFANO COUNTY

Spanish Peaks Library District 415 Walsen Ave, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2774 LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

Aguilar Public Library 146 W Main St, Aguilar 81020 719-941-4426

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1116 3rd St, Alamosa 81101 719-589-4511

139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

Colorado Legal Services – 1000 W 6th St Ste I, Pueblo 81003 719-545-6708 – 1604 H St, Salida 81201 719-539-4251

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-5100

CROWLEY COUNTY

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Lower Arkansas Valley AAA You will find hundreds of different West Custer County Library Public Defenders Office services and organizations that Pueblo AAA work with seniors and their families.

Cañon City Public Library This South-Central Coloradoincludes professional services, Seniors, Inc John C Fremont Library such as Adult Day, Care Management, South Central Council of Govts Penrose Community Library Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Upper Arkansas AAA Centers, etc...

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

Colorado Bar Association 1900 Grant St, Ste 900, Denver 80203 800-332-6736

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Salida Public Library 405 E St, Salida 81201 719-539-4826

2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001 719-583-6120

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Buena Vista Central Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista 81211 719-395-8700

132 W B St, Ste 200, Pueblo 81003 719-546-0004

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13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALIST

San Luis Valley Health (SLV) 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-2511

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Huerfano-Las Animas Counties District Attorney 200 E 1st St, Ste 302, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9224

Parkview Medical Center 400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81003 719-584-4000

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District Attorney Office – Pueblo County 701 Court St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6030

PUEBLO COUNTY

National Hospice Organization Helpline 800-658-8898

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ADDITIONAL HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS Arkansas Valley Hospice, Inc Fremont Regional Hospice

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Hospice of Mercy – Durango Mt. Rose Health Center Palliative Care & Hospice

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This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, the second contains Skilled Home Healthcare, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs.

You will find definitions of each type of housing throughout each section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids.

The grids are divided into 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The Purpose of Arikare, learn more on page 24.

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Letter from the Publisher / Contact Information

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How To Use This Guide Advertiser Index

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 25 25

Adult Day Care Programs Advance Care Planning Advocacy for Seniors/Patients Aging In Place Alzheimer's Research Annuity Specialists Aquatic Classes and Therapy Area Agencies on Aging Bath Safety Care Management / Social Services Consumer Affairs / Legal Continuing Education County Health Departments Dental Resources Dept of Labor – Card Benefits Driver’s License Offices & Training Elder Abuse Prevention Elder Law Emergency Departments Emergency Response Systems Employment Opportunities Energy & Weatherization Resources Final Expense Insurance Financial & Food Assistance Guardianship/Conservators Health Clinics Health Insurance Information & Counseling Hearing Resources Home Improvements & Modifications Home Medical Equipment & Supplies Homecare Placement Services Homemaker/Housekeeping

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SeniorsBlueBook.com

Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado.

Learn more on pages 10-11.

Proactive vs Reactive, read about it on page 29.

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Hospice Hospitals Legal Services Libraries Long-Term Care Planning Medicaid/Medicare Insurance Medicaid Planning Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Advisor Medication Management Mental Health & Counseling Mortgage Lender Palliative Care Physical Therapy Prescription Assistance – Discount Medications Probate Ramps Real Estate Services Rehabilitation Facilities Rehabilitation- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Rent Assistance Resource Information Respite Care Senior Activities & Entertainment Senior Centers Senior Health Clinics Senior Organizations & Services Social Security Stair Lifts Support Groups & Services Transportation Utility Assistance Veteran Services Vision Resources Volunteer Opportunities Wellness & Exercise Yard Work

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HEALTH AT HOME - NON-MEDICAL, SKILLED HOME HEALTH, AND HOSPICE CARE 52 54-55

Non-Medical Home Care Comparison Grid

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Non-Medical Home Care Agencies

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Home Health Care Definitions

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Home Health Care Comparison Grid

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Home Health Care Agencies

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Hospice Care Definitions

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Hospice Care Comparison Grid

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Hospice Care Agencies

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Senior Housing Definitions

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Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid

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Independent Living / Retirement Communities

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Assisted Living Comparison Grid

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Assisted Living Communities

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid

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Skilled Nursing Facilities

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The Purpose of Arikare

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Proactive vs. Reactive

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Medicare 2024 “In a Nutshell”

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SRDA - Your One Stop Shop in Pueblo County

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Big Changes for Medicare in 2025

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Why Choose A Place At Home Pueblo?

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What Can Home Health Care Do For You? Sangre Provides Compassionate Care to Patients and Their Families

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Non-Medical Home Care Definitions

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

Adult Day Programs are for seniors who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (e.g. dementia, physical limitations). Please check our Assisted Living grids on pages 78-79 for facilities that may offer this service.

Valley to Valley Senior Care Center 348 G St, Salida 81201 719-539-4396 ADVANCE CARE PLANNING Advance Care Planning is planning for future medical wishes should you be unable to make those decisions for yourself.

Advance Care Planning Engagement 12631 E 17th Ave, Aurora 80045 303-724-3141

ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS / PATIENTS CARIE Line – Elderly Advocates 800-356-3606 Catholic Charities 719-544-4233 Colorado Center of Aging PO Box 102622, Denver 80250 303-832-4535 Colorado Culture Change Coalition 303 S Broadway, Ste 200-184, Denver 80209 303-868-4311

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pennsylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482 National Council on Aging (NCOA) 251 18th St S, Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22202 571-527-3900

AGING IN PLACE

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23) 719-974-4086

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

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ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

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Alzheimer’s Association – Colorado Chapter (ad on page 41) www.alz.org/co 800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center 800-438-4380

ANNUITY SPECIALISTS

AIS Medicare & More

(ad on pages 37, 45) – 2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551 – 117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502 – 3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202 AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY Durango Recreation Center 2700 N Main Ave, Durango, 81301 970-375-7321

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Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center 410 W Rainbow Blvd, Salida 81201 719-539-6738 Trinidad Community Center 1309 Beshoar Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-4454 YMCA Pueblo 3200 E Spaulding Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-543-5151

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (AAA) Eldercare Locator Nationwide 800-677-1116 Locates any Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Nationwide East Central Council of Govts 128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836 719-348-5562 Serving Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln Counties South Central Council of Govts 300 Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 Serving Huerfano, Las Animas Counties Lower Arkansas Valley AAA 13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166 Serving Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers Counties

Pueblo AAA (ad on page 8) 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120 Serving Pueblo County San Juan Basin AAA 970-264-0501 – PO Box 3412, Durango 81301 – 451 Hotsprings Blvd, Pagosa Springs 81147 Serving Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc 1116 3rd St, Alamosa 81101 719-589-4511 Serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache Counties

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AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY

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Upper Arkansas AAA 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341 Serving Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake Counties

BATH SAFETY

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23) 719-974-4086 CARE MANAGEMENT / SOCIAL SERVICES Care management and social service agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long-term care, in-home care, or other services, based on needs.

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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Look for the Torch the next time you

are searching for a trusted business.

Now you can easily find BBB Accredited Businesses in the Seniors Blue Book.

Look for the BBB Torch next to business listings and Start With Trust®.

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TRUST has never been more

important. Better Business Bureau continues to be your best resource for identifying trustworthy businesses. We actively review and accredit trustworthy online retailers, contractors, and businesses.

Before hiring a contractor or making a purchase, look for the BBB® Accredited Business Seal and Age-Friendly GE Business Sign on vendor’s FRIENDLY websites and search our business database at BBB.org to find businesses that have earned TRUST.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

LOOK FOR THE SIGN OF A BETTER BUSINESS

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By Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado

Better Business Bureau® 121 W. City Center Dr. #205 Pueblo, CO 81003 719-542-1605

Visit BBBSC.org

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East Central Council of Govts 128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836 719-348-5562

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Las Animas Dept of Social Svcs 219 S Chestnut St, Trinidad 81082 719-846-2276 x7130

Colorado Dept of Human Services 800-536-5298 COUNTY Dept of Human Services – Archuleta 550 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-2182 – Chaffee 448 E 1st St, Rm 166, Salida 81201 719-530-2500 – La Junta 13th W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166 – La Plata 10 Burnett Ct, Durango 81301 970-382-6150 – Las Animas 138 6th St, Las Animas 81054 719-456-2620 – Pueblo 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6160 – Walsenburg 121 W 6th St, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2810 x31 – Westcliffe 205 S 6th St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-2371 Fremont Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2318

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Lower Arkansas Valley AAA 13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166 Pueblo AAA 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120 Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

CONSUMER AFFAIRS – LEGAL

Better Business Bureau (ad on pages 10-11)

121 W City Center Dr #205, Pueblo 81003 719-542-1605 Civil Rights Office 800-368-1019 Colorado Dept of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) 1560 Broadway, Ste 110, Denver 80202 303-894-7855 Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222 US Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline 800-638-2772 US Food & Drug Administration Info 888-463-6332

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Pueblo Community College – Fremont Campus 51320 W Hwy 50, Cañon City 81212 719-296-6101 The Fremont Campus offers a “Mini College” during Spring Break. The class topics, presented by community volunteers, range from finance and senior federal and state legislation to history, cooking, travel, and emergency preparedness. Costs are per class or entire week.

Cyber classes are also presented each semester. Times and cost vary. For more information call 719-296-6101.

Road Scholar 800-454-5768 A not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel tours primarily geared to older adults

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Archuleta County Public Health 502 S 8th St, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-2409 Bent County Public Health 701 Park Ave, Las Animas 81054 719-456-0517 Chaffee County Public Health 448 E 1st, Ste 137, Salida 81201 719-539-2802 Custer County Public Health 10 Hermit Ln, Ste 5, Silvercliff 81252 719-783-3369

Fremont County Public Health & Environment 201 N 6th St, Cañon City 81212 719-276-7450 Huerfano County Health Dept 119 E 5th St, Walensburg 81089 719-738-2650 Las Animas County Health Dept 412 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-2213 Otero County Dept of Health 13 W 3rd St, Rm 111, La Junta 81050 719-383-3040 Pueblo City County Health Dept 101 W 9th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-4300

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San Juan Basin Public Health 281 Sawyer Dr #300, Durango 81302 970-247-5702

DENTAL RESOURCES Colorado Dental Association 8301 E Prentice Ave, Ste 400, Greenwood Village 80111 303-740-6900 Dental Lifeline Network 303-534-5360 Donated Dental Services 1800 15th St, Ste 100, Denver 80202 303-534-5360 x1 Grand Avenue Dental & Health Center 2320 N Grand Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-542-5300 Pueblo Community Health Center 2030 Lake Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-564-4823 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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South Central Council of Govts 300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 x225 Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

– Pueblo 827 W 4th St, Pueblo 81003 719-543-5164 – Salida 448 E 1st St, Salida 81201 303-205-5694 – Trinidad 200 W 1st St, Trinidad 81082 719-846-3314

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Valley-Wide Health System 719-589-3658

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ABA Commission on Law & Aging 202-662-8690

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Elder Locator 800-677-1116

800-999-5450

DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING AARP Driver Safety Program 800-350-7025 Driver License Offices – Alamosa 702 Del Sol Dr, Alamosa 81101 719-589-4274 – Cañon City 127 Justice Ctr Rd, Ste K, Cañon City 81212 719-275-5617 – Durango 329 S Camino Del Rio A, Durango 81303 970-247-4591 – La Junta 13 W 3rd St, Ste 101, La Junta 81050 719-384-2801 – Pagosa Springs 449 San Juan St, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-8350 14 SOUTHERN COLORADO – SPRING 2024-2025

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995 STATE Colorado Bar Association 303-860-1115 Disability Law Colorado 455 Sherman St, Ste 130, Denver 80203 303-722-0300 LOCAL Archuleta Cnty Adult Protective Svcs 398 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs 81147 844-264-5437 Durango Adult Protective Svcs 10 Burnett Ct, Durango 81301 970-382-6150

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ELDER LAW

Jolene L. DeVries, Attorney (ad on page 15) 832 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4424

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Fremont & Custer County Family Crisis Services – Confidential Help Line 719-275-2429

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Animas Surgical Hospital 575 Rivergate Ln, Durango 81301 970-247-3537 Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 1000 Rush Dr, Salida 81201 719-530-2200 Mercy Regional Medical Center – CommonSpirit Health 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango 81301 970-247-4311 Parkview – Pueblo West Emergency Dept – UC Health 899 E Industrial Blvd, Pueblo West 81007 719-288-2100 Parkview Medical Center – Level II Trauma – UC Health 400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81003 719-584-4400 Continued on next page

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St. Mary-Corwin Hospital – CommonSpirit Health 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 800-228-4039 St. Thomas More Hospital – CommonSpirit Health 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2000

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

Argus Home Care – Lifesaver Systems

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FirstLight Home Care (ad on page 53)

719-569-7685 Senior Community Service Employment Program – SCSEP 877-872-5627 Senior Employment Program 517 W 5th St, Ste 106, Pueblo 81003 719-535-9012 Vocational Rehab Program 720 N Main, Ste 320, Pueblo 81003 719-544-1406 ENERGY & WEATHERIZATION RESOURCES Sliding scale or income qualifying energy resources for seniors. Look at your local public service company for possible resource.

(ad on page 56) 421 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-383-0450

Colorado Energy Office 1600 Broadway Ste 1960, Denver 80202 303-866-2100

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Housing Solutions for the Southwest 295 Girard St, Durango 81303 970-259-1086

– Pueblo, 719-404-4114 – Cañon City, 719-285-4456 – La Junta, 719-928-8928 – Lamar, 719-931-8722 – Salida, 719-530-7175

SRDA Lifeline

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LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) 866-432-8435 Pueblo County Weatherization Dept 719-583-6315

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FINANCIAL & FOOD ASSISTANCE STATE

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1355 S Colorado Blvd, C-201, Denver 80222 855-855-4626 Everyday Eats – formerly SNAP 1575 Sherman St, 3rd Fl, Denver 80203 303-866-5106 / 888-467-0418 ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, FREMONT, HUERFANO, & OTERO COUNTIES Archuleta County Food Banks 970-264-2250 Center Toward Self Reliance – 4 07 State Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-289-0789 – 1 05 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 719-251-5002 Florence Senior Community Ctr 100 Railroad St, Florence 81226 719-784-6493 Fremont County Human Svcs 172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2318

Golden Age Center (GAC) – Cañon City Senior Center Nutrition 728 Main St, Cañon City 81212 719-345-3064 Meals on Wheels – 1336 Bauer Ln, Cañon City 81212 719-275-8548 – 100 Railroad St, Florence 81226 719-784-6493 Otero County Housing Authority (Rental Assistance) 315 E 5th St, La Junta 81050 719-384-9055 Pagosa Senior Ctr – Meals on Wheels 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Sprgs 81147 970-264-2167

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Senior Nutrition / Congregate Meals – 100 Railroad St, Florence 81212 719-784-6493 – 405 Broadway, Penrose 81240 719-372-3872 South Central Council of Govts 300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 Care and Share food boxes in Trinidad on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds.

The Pantry of Fremont (Tue 4-6p, Fri 9-11a) 312 S 9th S, Ste 3, Cañon City 81212 719-458-9252 Upper Arkansas Area – USAACOG 3224 Independence Rd, St A, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4979 Continued on next page

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NEED HELP BUYING GROCERIES? • Receive one-on-one assistance with applying for SNAP (food stamps) • Referrals to food pantries, free meals, and nutrition programs

Food Resource Hotline STATEWIDE, TOLL-FREE

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Walsenburg Housing Authority 220 Russell St, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2720 LA PLATA COUNTY Durango Food Bank 194-C Bodo Dr, Durango 81303 970-375-2672 Manna Soup Kitchen 1100 Avenida del Sol, Durango 81301 970-385-5095 Meals on Wheels – La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave, Durango 81301 970-382-6441 PUEBLO COUNTY AARP Tax Aide 888-227-7669 Catholic Charities (utilities, rent – by appt only) 429 W 10th #101, Pueblo 81003 719-544-4233 Center Toward Self Reliance 901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-1271

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Community Soup Kitchen 422 W 7th, Pueblo 81003 719-545-6540 Commodity Surplus Food (Housing & Human Services) 2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001 719-583-6199 Dept of Social Services (Food Stamps) 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6160 LEAP Energy Program 866-432-8435 NeighborWorks of Southern CO 1241 E Routt Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-544-8078 Nutrition on Wheels – NOW 326 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-543-7484 Provides meals for homebound residents in Pueblo County Pueblo City Housing Authority 1414 N Santa Fe Av, 10th Fl, Pueblo 81003 719-544-6230 Pueblo Cooperative Care Center 326 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-543-7484

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Senior Rehab Emergency Home Repair Program 2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001 719-583-6308

SRDA – Senior Resource Development Agency (ad on page 43) 230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900 – The HELP Program 719-545-8900 – ADRC 211 719-583-6611 – Senior Nutrition Program & Meals on Wheels 719-543-0100 Weatherization Program (Housing & Human Services) 2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001 719-583-6110

GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORS ARC of Pueblo 2705 Vinewood Ln, Pueblo 81005 719-545-5845 Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pennsylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482 Guardianship Alliance of Colorado 801 Yosemite St, Denver 80230 303-691-9339

HEALTH CLINICS Valley-Wide Health System 719-589-3658 Alamosa – Valley-Wide Alamosa Family Medical Center 1710 First St, Alamosa 81101 719-589-3658 – Valley-Wide Convenient Care Community Clinic 1131 Main St, Alamosa 81101 719-589-2562 – Valley-Wide Outreach Mobile Units 719-587-1007

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Salvation Army 401 S Prairie Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-543-3656

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Antonito – Valley-Wide Guadalupe Health Center 10th St and Dahlia, Antonito 81120 719-376-5426 Cañon City – Valley-Wide Cañon City 121 N 6th St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2301 Center – Valley-Wide Cesar E Chavez Family Medical Center 186 Hurt St, Center 81125 719-754-2778 La Junta – Valley-Wide La Junta Clinic 1012 Belmont Ave, La Junta 81050 719-383-5500 Las Animas – Valley-Wide Las Animas Clinic 245 Vine Ave, Las Animas 81054 719-456-2653 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Moffat – Valley-Wide Moffat Family Health Center 545 Moffat Wy, Moffat 81143 719-256-4025 Monte Vista – Valley-Wide Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic 925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista 81144 719-852-2512 Rocky Ford – Valley-Wide Rocky Ford Clinic 903 S 12th St, Rocky Ford 81067 719-254-7623 San Luis – Valley-Wide San Luis Health Ctr 233 Main St, Ste B, San Luis 81152 719-672-3352

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION & COUNSELING

AIS Medicare & More (ad on pages 37, 45)

NATIONAL & REGIONAL American Speech-LanguageHearing Association 800-638-8255 Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Colorado Communications Technology Program 1575 Sherman St, Denver 80203 303-866-2097 Free Captioned Telephones for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (www.hearinglosssupport.com) 720-481-7188 Hear Now – Starkey Hearing Foundation 866-354-3254 National Institute on Deafness 800-241-1044 Relay Colorado (TTY) 333 Inverness Dr S, Englewood 80112 711 / 800-337-3242 Español

– 117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

South Central Council of Governments 300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

– 3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

LOCAL

– 2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

Colorado Vocational Rehab Svcs for the Deaf 720 N Main St, Ste 320, Pueblo 81003 719-544-1406

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

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The Purpose of Arikare Arikare was conceived to enhance the lives of people.

We specialize in senior care to help people stay in the comfort of their home. We provide companionship, rides to appointments, patient advocacy when a family member can’t attend medical appointments and procedures.

What began as a journey of helping family members, we saw the need in our community for a different kind of care. We are considered a home care placement agency under state standards in which we match you with caregivers to start and maintain healthy relationships.

Arikare was created right here in Pueblo with the help of Mrs. Agatha

Jackson in 2013. We officially started serving Pueblo and surrounding areas in 2015. Our mission is to provide quality non-medical care to our community. The goal of Arikare is to partner with the client and their family to help meet the physical and emotional needs of patients.

By providing quality non-medical services, we are meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are continuously monitoring our services to do well by doing good. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was written

by Erika Hatchett-Plascencia with Arikare Homecare Placement Services.

For more information she may be reached at 719-369-6035 or by email at arikareinc@gmail.com. See ad below.

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Colo. Department of Public Health Registration #04Y300 LIST OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONTRACTORS:

• Errands • Grocery shopping/ pickup • Bathing, showering assistance/ dressing • Medication pharmacy pickup • Meal preparation • Companionship

• Overnight stays • 2-24 hour care • Medication reminders • Accompanying to appts • Light housekeeping • Overnight facility stays

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Pagosa Springs Medical Center 95 S Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-731-3700

(ad on page 24) 2131 Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo 81001 719-299-6124 / 719-369-6035

HOMEMAKER / HOUSEKEEPING

SRDA – The HELP (ad on page 43) 230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900 A program of the SRDA offering light housekeeping or companion care on a sliding fee scale.

CHAFFEE COUNTY Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 1000 Rush Dr, Salida 81201 719-530-2200 FREMONT COUNTY St. Thomas More Hospital – CommonSpirit Health 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2000

HOSPICE

HUERFANO COUNTY

Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psycho/ social care at home or in a healthcare facility. Most hospices accept Medicare/ Medicaid and private pay. For a list of providers, see our hospice grid on pages 68-69.

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Ctr 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-5100

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Helpline 800-658-8898

HOSPITALS ALAMOSA COUNTY San Luis Valley Health (SLV) 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-2511

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LA PLATA COUNTY Animas Surgical Hospital 575 Rivergate Ln, Durango 81301 970-247-3537 Mercy Regional Medical Center – CommonSpirit Health 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango 81301 970-247-4311 LAS ANIMAS COUNTY Mount San Rafael Hospital 410 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9213 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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OTERO COUNTY Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center 1100 Carson Ave, La Junta 81050 719-384-5412 PUEBLO COUNTY Parkview Medical Center – UC Health 400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81003 719-584-4000 St. Mary-Corwin Hospital – CommonSpirit Health 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 800-228-4039

LEGAL SERVICES Bent/Crowley/Otero 16th Judicial District Attorney 323 Santa Fe Ave, Ste 201,La Junta 81050 719-384-8786 Colorado Bar Association 1290 Broadway, Ste 1700, Denver 80203 800-332-6736 Colorado Legal Services – 1 000 W 6th St Ste I, Pueblo 81003 719-545-6708 – 1 604 H St, Ste 201, Salida 81201 719-539-4251

East Central Council of Govts 128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836 719-348-5562 Huerfano-Las Animas Counties District Attorney 200 E 1st St, Ste 102, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9224 Lower Arkansas Valley AAA 13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166 Public Defenders Office 132 W B St, Ste 200, Pueblo 81003 719-546-0004 Pueblo AAA 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120 South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc 1116 3rd St, Alamosa 81101 719-589-4511 South Central Council of Governments 300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Svc 835 E 2nd Ave #300, Durango 81301 970-247-0266 Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

Disability Law Colorado 800-288-1376

LIBRARIES

District Attorney Office – Pueblo County 701 Court St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6030

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Alamosa Public Library 300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-6592

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Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library 811 San Juan St, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-2209

Spanish Peaks Library District 415 Walsen Ave, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2774

CHAFFEE COUNTY

LA PLATA COUNTY

Buena Vista Central Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista 81211 719-395-8700

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Ave, Durango 81301 970-375-3380

Salida Public Library 405 E St, Salida 81201 719-539-4826

Ft. Lewis Mesa Library 11274 CS Hwy 140, Hesperus 81326 970-588-3331

CROWLEY COUNTY

Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Ave, Ignacio 81137 970-563-9287

Ordway Town Library –M ain Branch 1007 Main St, Ordway 81063 719-267-3823 –C ampus Branch 610 Main St, Ordway 81603 719-267-3582 CUSTER COUNTY West Custer County Library 209 Main St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-9138 FREMONT COUNTY Cañon City Public Library 516 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-269-9020 John C Fremont Library 130 Church Ave, Florence 81226 719-784-4649 Penrose Community Library 35 7th Ave, Penrose 81240 719-372-6017

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Pine River Library 395 Bayfield Center Dr, Bayfield 81122 970-884-2222 Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango 81303 970-375-3816 LAS ANIMAS COUNTY Aguilar Public Library 146 W Main St, Aguilar 81020 719-941-4426 Trinidad Carnegie Public Library 202 N Animas St, Trinidad 81082 719-846-6841 OTERO COUNTY Fowler Public Library 411 6th St, Fowler 81039 719-263-4472 Continued on next page

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LIBRARIES continued Rocky Ford City Library 400 S 10th St, Rocky Ford 81067 719-254-6641 Woodruff Memorial Library 522 Colorado Ave, La Junta 81050 719-384-4612 PUEBLO COUNTY Barkman Library 1300 Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo 81001 719-562-5600 Greenhorn Valley Library 4801 Cibola Dr, Colorado City 81019 719-562-5600 Lamb Branch Library 2525 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo 81005 719-562-5600 Main Library 100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-562-5600 Patrick A Lucero Library 1315 E 7th St, Pueblo 81001 719-562-5600 Pueblo West Library 298 S Joe Martinez Blvd, Pueblo West 81007 719-562-5660 Tom L & Anna Marie Giodone Library 24655 US-50 BUS, Pueblo 81006 719-562-5660

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING

AAA Medicaid Consulting

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MEDICAID / MEDICARE INSURANCE Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a state and federal partnership program based largely on income guidelines. There are companies available to guide you through the selection and application process.

AAA Medicaid Consulting

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Colorado Division of Insurance 800-930-3745 Integrated Community Health Partners 855-959-7340 Medicare Helpline 800-633-4227 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline 800-447-8477 Medicare Social Security Office 800-633-4227 State Insurance Health Program (SHIP) – ADRC 211 230 N Union, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6611 or 211

Proactive vs. Reactive There are very few times in our lives where we fail to plan for the future.

Before we are born our supplies and living arrangements are planned and the joyous event takes place, we are born. From infancy all our steps are arranged.

From there, we continue forward with schooling, coming of age and careers. As we grow, we continue to plan for our futures and eventually retirement. It is in this latter planning where sometimes plans are not as strong as they once were or could have been.

Life is unpredictable as we all know and in some cases a health care crisis can change the entire tone of our futures we have planned.

I can provide Home and Health Financial Planning before, during and after this crisis to make a difference. Make your appointment today! ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jennifer L Erickson with AAA Medicaid Consulting. She may be reached at 719 459 2519 or by email at jerickson@aaa-mc.com.

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Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans) Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

Most people pay monthly $174.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

$1,632 deductible (per benefit period) It is possible to pay the $1632 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

$240 annual deductible. (this can increase each year) 80/20 after deductible.

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be avalable) These plans generally pay the 20% not covered

by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Providers are paid

by Medicare assignment.

Most doctors accept Medicare.

Can provide benefits outside USA

No coverage outside USA.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional.

Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

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Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services.

Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans Part C INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage.

(Same premium for all ages).

Premium varies by company and coverage.

(Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $174.70 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I) $0–$545 deductible

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $5,030

Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III) The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on certain drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP).

You remain here until the $8,000 (TrOOP) has been met. It’s estimated you will pay about $3,300 of the $8,000.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

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Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) $0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calandar year Approved formulary insulins are no more than $35 per month.

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans.

There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D. Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary.

This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services.

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Let us help you manage your Medicare! www.medcareforu.com Terri Cook – Owner, Broker Cell: 719.240.5396 terricookais@gmail.com Kelsie Cook – Broker Cell: 719.553.7471 kelscook.ia@gmail.com Samantha Nau – Broker Cell: 719.647.2194 samanthamedicareinsurance.com Julie Uhernik – Broker Cell: 719.821.0223 julieu11030@gmail.com Lorraine Glach – Broker Cell: 719.778.5432 lgmed4you@gmail.com Sandy Singleton – Broker Cell: 719.251.1428 ssmedicare4y@gmail.com Currently we represent 11 organizations which offer 63 products in your area.

You can always contact Medicare.gov, 1–800–MEDICARE, or your local 503 N Main St, Ste 339, Pueblo,CO State Health Insurance Program 323 S Purcell, Suite 175, Pueblo West, CO for help with plan choices.

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MEDICARE ADVISOR

AAA Medicaid Consulting

AIS Medicare & More

(ad on page 29) 1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906 719-459-2519

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

AIS Medicare & More

(ad on pages 37, 45) – 2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551 – 117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502 – 3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

Med-care For You

(ad on page 32) 503 N Main St, Ste 339, Pueblo 81003 719-420-0182

Med-care For You Pueblo West

(ad on page 32) 323 S Purcell Blvd, Stes 175A & B, Pueblo West 81007 719-420-0182

(ad on pages 37, 45) – 2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551 – 117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502 – 3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

ommstar – SkyLink C MedAlarms (ad on page 17) – Pueblo, 719-404-4114 – Cañon City, 719-285-4456 – La Junta, 719-928-8928 – Lamar, 719-931-8722 – Salida, 719-530-7175

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MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING American Psychological Association 800-374-2721 Colorado Crisis Services (coloradocrisisservices.org) 844-493-8255 Continued on next page

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Jennifer L. Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW

Counseling for Seniors & Families Depression | Anxiety | Grief & Loss Life Transitions | Caregiver Burnout Aging Acceptance Sessions Offered In-Office | Telehealth At-home including Assisted Living, Retirement Communities and Nursing Homes.

No fee for travel in Pueblo.

Supporting seniors throughout the aging process; counseling for life’s challenges and celebrating unexpected joy.

The Thatcher Bldg 503 Main St. Ste 211, Pueblo 81003

719-281-4789 | www.puebloseniorcounseling.com Email:coloradosenior@counselingsecure.com

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Colorado Mental Health Institute 1600 W 24th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-4000

SolVista Health – 211 Tabor St, Stes 110 & 112, Buena Vista 81211 719-539-6502 – 3225 Independence Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2351

Mental Health America 800-969-6642

– 701 9th St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2351

National Suicide Prevention 800-SUICIDE – Hotline 800-273-TALK

– 111 Vesta Rd, Salida 81201 719-539-6502

Pueblo Senior Counseling LLC – Jennifer L. Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW (ad on page 34) 503 Main St. Ste. 211, Pueblo 81003 719-281-4789

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– 511 W Main St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-0566 Spark the Change Colorado 635 W Corona Ave, Ste 214, Pueblo 81004 720-420-3218

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc. Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinic without the wait! Come check us out!

3715 Thatcher Ave. Ste B; Pueblo, CO 81005 Office: (719) 470-2281 | Fax: (719) 301-7218

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, United, Humana & Pinnacol!

MORTGAGE LENDER

AAA Medicaid Consulting

Pueblo City – County Health Dept 101 W 9th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-4300

(ad on page 29) 1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906 719-459-2519

Pueblo County Social Services 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6160

PALLIATIVE CARE

AARP Prescription Discount Program 877-422-7718

angre de Cristo Community S Care (ad on Back Cover) 1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo 81008 719-542-0032

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 35)

3715 Thatcher Ave, Ste B, Pueblo 81005 719-470-2281 PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS Fremont Cnty Public Health & Environment 201 N 6th St, Cañon City 81212 719-276-7450 Fremont Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2318

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National Council on Aging – Benefits CheckUp (BenefitsCheckUp.org) Rx Benefits 800-377-1614 Medicare Prescription Drug Card 800-633-4227 Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400 Needy Meds 800-503-6897 Pfizer RX Pathways 844-989-7284 Pueblo County Prescription Discount Card – Caremark 877-321-2652 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS continued RX Prescriptions Benefits 800-334-8134

PROBATE

Jolene L. DeVries, Attorney (ad on page 15) 832 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4424

RAMPS

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23) 719-974-4086

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

AAA Medicaid Consulting

REHABILITATION – OUTPATIENT

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 35)

3715 Thatcher Ave, Ste B, Pueblo 81005 719-470-2281

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 35)

3715 Thatcher Ave, Ste B, Pueblo 81005 719-470-2281

RENT ASSISTANCE DOLA – Colorado Dept of Local Affairs (cdola.colorado.gov/ rental-assistance-program) 888-480-0066

RESOURCE INFORMATION

(ad on page 29) 1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906 719-459-2519

2-1-1 Help Center – Mile High United Way (unitedwaydenver.org/2-1-1/) 211

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Two types of rehabilitation facilities; inpatient where you live at the facility for a specific amount of time and outpatient where you visit a facility for services.

See list of inpatient rehabs on our skilled nursing grids on pages 82-83.

Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) – An Easterseals Colorado Program (ColoradoRespiteCoalition.org) 303-233-1666 Serving people caring for loved ones of all ages and all extensive care needs.

harmar Village Senior S Care Communities

Consumer Direct for Colorado – Medicaid Benefit 7951 E Maplewood Ave, Ste 125 Greenwood Village 80111 844-381-4433

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Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341 SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

IS Medicare & More – A Senior Services Professionals Resource Expo (ad on pages 37, 45) 3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

Colorado Commission on Aging (ad on page 38)

720-724-3177 – Celebrating A Lifetime Centenarian Celebration The CCOA honors Coloradans who turn

100 years or older! “Celebrating a Lifetime” is held each year and recognizes the contributions and achievements of those 100 years or older with certificates signed by the Governor. For more information and to submit information about your favorite Centenarian, please call 720-724-3177.

– Excellence in Aging Allen Buckingham Senior Leadership Legacy Award This award is given to an individual working, volunteering or caregiving for older adults in Colorado. The recipient will receive the Allen Buckingham Senior Leadership Legacy Award at the CCOA Excellence in Aging annual event. For more information or to request a nomination form, please call 720-724-3177.

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Know someone blowing out 100 candles this year?

Tell us about a centenarian and come party with the CCOA at the Celebrating a Lifetime annual event. Those achieving century milestones will receive a certificate signed by the governor — and, of course, cake!

Know a champion aiding older adults?

Nominate someone working, volunteering or caregiving for older adults in Colorado. The recipient will receive the Allen Buckingham Senior Leadership Legacy Award at the CCOA Excellence in Aging annual event.

For more information or how to attend a CCOA meeting, contact Adrian Cowan at 720-724-3177 or adrian.cowan@state.co.us.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT continued Colorado Over 50 www.coloradoover50.com Colorado Over 50 is your Information Website for Finance & Retirement, Travel, Things to Do, Reminiscing, Healthy Recipes & Living, Senior Discount Deals and All Things Colorado.

Durango Cmnty Recreation Center 2700 Main St, Durango 81301 970-375-7300 Pueblo Nature & Raptor Center 5200 Nature Ctr Rd, Pueblo 81003 719-549-2414 On the banks of the Arkansas River, one mile west of Pueblo, CO, the NRCP offers 38 SOUTHERN COLORADO – SPRING 2024-2025

a variety of recreational pursuits, opportunities for walking, biking and other non-motorized forms of travel. Our Deck is a popular spot for fishing along the Arkansas River and is wheelchair accessible. Also our wildlife rehab facility specializes in birds of prey.

Each year more than 200 injured and orphaned birds of prey are admitted to the facility from throughout SE Colorado. www.natureandraptor.org.

Road Scholar 800-454-5768 A not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel tours primarily geared to older adults.

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Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center 210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-295-7200 Seniors Outdoors (seniorsoutdoors.org) A club for active seniors in Durango – skiing, hiking, outdoor fun

SRDA Senior Resource Development Agency

(ad on page 43) 230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900

Tech Pals 844-832-4725 A non-profit organization that helps seniors navigate technology, of all forms, to connect with on-line services and loved ones. We provide a personalized, one on one approach delivered with patience and respect to assist folks with learning techniques to maximize the benefits of smart phones, computers, tablets and other technology. www.thetechpals.org

SENIOR CENTERS Alamosa Senior Center 92 Colorado Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-3277 Bent County Senior Center 701 S Park Ave, Las Animas 81054 719-456-2147 Custer County Senior Center 612 Main St, Silvercliff 81252 719-783-9508 Durango-La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave, Durango 81301 970-382-6445

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Florence Community Center 100 Railroad, Florence 81226 719-784-6493 Golden Age Center (GAC) – Cañon City Senior Center 728 Main St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-5177 H.R. Sayre Senior Center 1222 San Pedro Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-3336

J oseph H. Edwards Older Active Adult Center – SRDA (ad on page 43) 230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900

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La Junta Senior Citizens Center 114 E 2nd St, La Junta 81050 719-384-5486 Lamar Resource & Senior Center 407 E Olive St, Lamar 81052 719-336-4072 Pagosa Senior Center 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Sprgs 81147 970-264-2167 Penrose Senior Center 405 Broadway, Penrose 81240 719-372-3872 Pine River Senior Center 111 W South St, Bayfield 81122 970-884-5415 Salida Senior Citizens Center 305 F St, Salida, 81201 719-539-3351 Walsenburg Senior Center 211 Elder St, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2205 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS Custer County Medical Center 704 Edwards Ave, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-2380 The Custer County Medical Ctr provides primary care to all ages, urgent care, lab services, physical therapy, optometry and behavioral health services.

– 105 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 719-251-5002 – 901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-251-5002 An independent living center offering services, support networks, and advocacy to maintain independence at home

Pueblo Community Health Center – O’Rourke Dental Clinic 2030 Lake Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-564-4823 – Colorado Avenue Clinic 300 Colorado Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-543-8711 – Park Hill Clinic 1302 E 5th St, Pueblo 81004 719-543-8711

Colorado Assisted Living Association (www.colorado assistedlivingassociation.org) 303-529-6630 CALA serves the assisted living industry in Colorado through education & training, advocacy with legislative & regulatory agencies and offers a network of support.

The association serves owners, directors and caregivers in both the small residential home community as well as larger facilities.

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Colorado Commission on Aging (ad on page 38)

AARP – Colorado 866-554-5376 Aging and Adult Services 1575 Sherman St, 10th Fl, Denver 80203 303-866-2800

Alzheimer’s Association – Colorado Chapter (ad on page 41) www.alz.org/co 800-272-3900

Archuleta Seniors, Inc 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Sprgs 81147 970-264-2167 Center Toward Self Reliance – 407 State Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-289-0789

720-724-3177 The Colorado Commission on Aging (CCOA) was established under the authority of the Older Coloradans Act to serve as the primary advisory body on all matters affecting older persons. The CCOA is a volunteer organization of seventeen people to serve for four year terms.

Colorado Division of Insurance 1560 Broadway, Ste 850, Denver 80202 303-894-7499 Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA) 800-877-2432 CHFA promotes independent living in senior housing through its Supportive Services Program.

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Caregiver education and support groups

Information and support for people with memory loss

Community awareness and education

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Care consultation and support 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 Join our fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementias.

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Volunteer opportunities available Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Pueblo, Sept. 14, 2024 act.alz.org/soco Colorado Springs, Sept. 28, 2024 act.alz.org/cos

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SRDA– Your One Stop Shop in Pueblo County Helping Pueblo’s Older Adults Live with Confidence and Dignity

The Senior Resource Development Agency in Pueblo exists to serve the needs of the older adult population in Pueblo County and Southern Colorado. As indicated by the umbrella in our logo, we strive to serve as a community hub of services specifically for the older adults in our area.

The program that specifically covers the service area of the Senior Blue Book is our 211 Program. Anyone can simply dial 211 on their phone and one of the helpful Service Specialists can guide you to any community resources available for your specific needs.

Are you an older person in Pueblo County and looking for a place to live? SRDA partners with the Housing Authority of Pueblo and if you need senior housing, please contact Housing Authority of Pueblo and make an appointment to fill out an application. There is great demand for senior housing, so if you think you may need this service, contact the Housing Authority as soon as possible.

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basic human desire and as we age, sometimes we are no longer able to do some of the chores that keep our houses and properties neat and tidy. SRDA’s HELP Program has help for adults that have difficulty doing indoor chores, such as cleaning, changing bed linens, preparing meals, and grocery shopping.

We also have a team that does yard work and chores to keep the outside of your house cleaned up.

All service providers are background checked and insured, so you and your belongings feel safe with a provider on your property.

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SERVICES OFFERED: • Housekeeping • Yard Maintenance • Transportation • Meals Delivered to your Home • Community Meals • Senior Housing • Insurance Enrollment Assistance • Group Exercise, Games and Recreational Opportunities • Foster Grandparent Program • School Crossing Guard Program Call for more information!

• Volunteer Opportunities • Community 719-545-8900 • And more!

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Senior Resource Development Agency, Inc. – Pueblo Helping Seniors Thrive since 1971

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Big Changes for Medicare in 2025 Some years the annual enrollment period brings little change and plans stay relatively the same as the year prior. The annual enrollment period this year will not be one of those calm years. We are expecting to see a lot of change as multiple Medicare reforms are implemented.

One of the biggest changes will be to prescription drug coverage. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap the annual out-of-pocket costs for those with Medicare Part D to $2000 annually.

Additionally, the Part D Redesign will change the requirements placed on plans for the number of drugs covered per category in the drug formulary, prior authorization requirements and the availability of interchangeable prescriptions that become available midyear.

We will also see plans reacting to multiple other changes affecting how they operate, services provided, reimbursement rates and more.

These changes have been called reform and redesign, but the main reason plans will be affected is the broad scope of the changes and the multiple areas affected in one year. There will be changes to the prescriptions covered, changes to

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copays for procedures, maximum out of pockets and to the providers and hospitals in your plans network.

Every year the plans are required to send you an annual notice of change outlining what has changed from the current year to the next year. It can be tempting to ignore those notices.

During the annual enrollment period, I encourage you to read through the plan changes, gather your list of healthcare providers, your list of current medications and your list of preferred hospitals and contact your local agent or the carrier directly to review your coverage for next year.

If you need assistance reviewing your plan or are struggling to find a plan that meets your needs, feel free to contact AIS Medicare & More at 719-404-3202 to be connected to an agent near you. Our services are provided at no cost to you. For more information visit: aismedicareandmore.com ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jolynn Allen, with AIS Medicare & More. She may be reached at 719-404-3202

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued from page 42 D.O.T.S – Directing Others To Services Pueblo Fire Dept 1551 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo 81001 719-568-0148 Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Hospice & Palliative Care Association of the Rockies 2851 S Parker Rd, Ste 1210, Aurora 80014 303-848-2521 La Plata Council on Aging 970-551-0582 Supports activities and services of 3 Senior Centers including scholarships La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave , Durango 81301 970-382-6445 Enhances the quality of life for all adults age 60 years or older and helping them age with dignity and purpose. Through programs and services such as transportation, meals, chores, advocacy.

SRDA Long Term Care Ombudsman 719-601-6282 Ombudsman advocate for the specific rights of residents of long-term care facilities according to government regulations.

Pueblo Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 320 W 10th, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120 Assists seniors in leading independent lives through local agencies that provide direct services of all kinds, including home care, transportation, financial assistance, etc.

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Pueblo Step Up 1925 E Orman Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5886 Sage Generation 719-530-1022 Provides resources so that seniors can thrive in the living situation of their choice. We welcome you to check out our flagship programs: Advanced Care Planning Project, Home Share Program, and Senior Living Campus Senior Reach / Axis Health (seniorreach.org) 970-335-2217 Provides support for the well-being, independence, and dignity of older adults through community, education, mental health services and connection to local resources.

SRDA ADRC/211 (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6611 or 211 (Serving SE Colorado) An information and referral network that links individuals with resource support and the appropriate agency or service, also has subsidized housing list.

SRDA Senior Resource Development Agency

(ad on page 43) 230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900 A one-stop shop for 26 different programs and projects to enhance the quality of life and increase opportunities for independent living such as transportation, foster grandparent program, nutrition, family caregiver support programs and more.

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Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 – 3 224 Independence Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4979 – 1 39 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341 Help seniors locate agencies and opportunities in their communities to assist with rental expenses and home improvements.

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security 800-772-1213 –A lamosa 602 Del Sol Dr, 1-A, Alamosa 81101 888-475-0297 –C añon City 115 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 866-272-5728 –D urango 103 Sheppard Ave #120, Durango 81031 800-772-1213 – L a Junta 1314 E 3rd St, La Junta 81050 888-221-0429 ueblo –P 3769 Parker Blvd, Pueblo 81008 888-737-1761 – Trinidad 111 Waverly Ave, Trinidad 81082 866-755-5009 Medicare Claims 800-633-4227

STAIR LIFTS

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23)

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666 American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 American Heart Association 800-242-8721 American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299

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United Way of Pueblo 510 W 3rd St, Pueblo 81003 719-225-8580

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American Liver Foundation 800-465-4837 American Lung Association 800-586-4872 American Parkinson’s Disease Association 800-223-2732 American Stroke Association 800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800 Cancer Information Service 800-422-6237 Easter Seals 800-221-6827 Eldercare Locator Nationwide 800-677-1116 Continued on next page

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Alzheimer’s Association – Colorado Chapter

Huntington’s Disease Society of America 800-345-4372

(ad on page 41) www.alz.org/co 800-272-3900

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-286-8159

American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center 970-403-0086

Lupus Foundation of America 800-558-0121 Multiple Sclerosis Association 800-532-7667

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado 1701 Main Ave, Ste C, Durango 81302 970-403-3711

National Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

Center Toward Self Reliance – 407 State Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-289-0789 – 105 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 719-251-5002 – 901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-1271

National Osteoporosis Foundation 800-231-4222

Dorcy Cancer Center 2004 Lake Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5525

National Parkinson Foundation 800-327-4545

La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave, Durango 81301 970-382-6445

National Council on Aging 800-424-9046 Caregiver Action Network 202-454-3970

National Stroke Association 800-787-6537 United Ostomy Association of America 800-826-0826 REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous 4035-A Club Manor Dr, Pueblo 81008 719-546-1173 ALS Association – Rocky Mountain Chapter 10855 Dover St, Ste 500 Westminster 80021 303-832-2322 48 SOUTHERN COLORADO – SPRING 2024-2025

Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Southern Colorado 7011 Campus D, Colorado Springs 80920 719-633-4603 Parkinson’s Support Group Pueblo YMCA Campus Community Room, 3200 E Spaulding Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-584-4677 2nd Tues of month 11:15am-12:15pm Parkview Hospital Support Groups 719-584-7319

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Medical Transportation – Dept of Social Services 201 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6924

Stroke Survivor Support Group 400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81008 719-584-4995 3rd Wed of month 1pm - 2pm

Pueblo Transit/Citi-Lift 350 Alan Hamel Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-553-2725

(ad on Back Cover) 1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo 81008 719-542-0032

TRANSPORTATION ARCHULETA CITY Mountain Express Transit 777 CR 600, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-5991 CAÑON CITY Fremont County Cab 806 W 5th St Florence 81226 719-784-2222 Freemont Transit 728 Main St, Cañon City 81212 719-276-5200 Golden Gate Manor Transportation – Medicaid 719-544-3231 The Chaffee Shuttle 719-530-8980 Upper Arkansas Area USAACOG 3224 Independence Rd, Ste A, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4979

La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave , Durango 81301 970-382-6445

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angre de Cristo Community S Care – Grief Support

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230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-543-9983 SALIDA Chaffee Shuttle 719-530-8980 TRINIDAD Huerfano / Las Animas Area Agency on Aging 300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 x201 WESTCLIFFE Wet Mountain Valley Rotary Van Service 719-783-2343

UTILITY ASSISTANCE Heat Help 866-432-8435

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Debt Management AL 800-827-0648 Education Benefits 888-442-4551

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Health Eligibility Center 800-929-8387

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Tri-Care for Life Prescription Services 877-363-1303 VA Benefits 800-827-1000 CAÑON CITY, FLORENCE, PENROSE, & SALIDA Chaffee County Veterans Services 448 E 1st St, Salida 81201 719-539-3803 Fremont County Veterans Services 615 Macon Ave, Rm LL8, Cañon City 81212 719-276-7400 Salida VA Clinic 920 Rush Rd, Salida 81201 719-539-8666 DURANGO VA Durango Clinic 1970 E 3rd Ave, Durango 81301 970-247-2214 – Appointments 970-382-6150

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American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666 American Foundation for the Blind 212-502-7600 Audio Information Network 1700 55th St, Ste A, Boulder 80301 303-786-7777 Choice Magazine Listening 888-724-6423 Colorado Talking Book Library 800-685-2136 Eye Care America 800-222-3937 Foundation Fighting Blindness 800-683-5555 Lighthouse Guild 800-284-4422 North American Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553 Prevent Blindness America 800-331-2020 Vision Council of America 703-548-4560

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Aid to the Blind (Fremont County Human Svcs) 172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2318

Alzheimer’s Association

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) 410-659-9314 Upper Arkansas Area – USAACOG 3224 Independence Rd, St A, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4979 PUEBLO Center Toward Self Reliance 901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-1271 Colorado Vocational Rehab Services for the Blind 720 N Main St, Ste 320, Pueblo 81003 719-544-1406 SALIDA Chaffee County Veterans Services 448 E 1st St, Salida 81201 719-539-3803 TRINIDAD South Central Council of Govts 300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

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AmeriCorps – National Service Hotline 800-942-2677

Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County (ad on page 51)

635 W Corona Av, Ste 100, Pueblo 81004 719-283-1690 Locations and opportunities vary; one time to long term, office work to tutoring. May be able to assist with transportation.

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care

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St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center – CommonSpirit Health 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5685 St. Thomas More Volunteer Svcs 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2104 United Way 211

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230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900 YARD WORK

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Non Medical Home Care Definitions 24 HOUR CARE – Refers to ‘around the clock treatment’ in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE – Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues includes but not limited to establishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiving skills, you can adapt routines and activities as needs change.

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a claim against the company.

HOMEMAKER/COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companion-ship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.

INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

LICENSURE – A home care agency, whether medical or non-medical, shall be issued a license consistent

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with the type and extent of services provided.

CLASS A – A home care agency that provides any skilled healthcare service. Agencies with a Class A license may also provide personal care services.

C LASS B – A home care agency that provides only personal care services. An agency with a Class B license shall not provide any skilled healthcare service.

MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.

STATE REGISTRATION – The State of Colorado does not license homecare placement agencies. Placement agencies are registered with the state. Registration ensures that

placement agencies are adhering to certain minimum standards such as background checks for caregivers and insurance requirements for agencies and caregivers.

MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

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TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.

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provide non-skilled senior care with compassion and professionalism.

Flexibility: Whether seniors need assistance for a few hours a day or require 24/7 care, APAHP offers flexible care plans to accommodate varying needs.

APAHP is a trustworthy and reliable home care agency dedicated to supporting seniors in maintaining their independence and quality of life.

If you or your loved ones are seeking non-skilled senior care services in Pueblo and Fremont counties, APAHP is an excellent choice. ~

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Comprehensive Services: From personal care to household tasks and medical support, we offer a wide range of services catered to the diverse needs of our clients.

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Home Health Care Definitions 24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “around the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

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24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information,

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and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s.

ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

HOSPICE – Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/ antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

MED-ALERT – Company offers a pendant or home alert system that notifies staff that user is in distress and needs immediate assistance.

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NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE – Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care.

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PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness.

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What Can Home Health Care Do For You? Life can surprise you with circumstances that change your health status quickly and unexpectedly.

Being faced with many questions as health deteriorates or discharge from a hospital approaches; Home Health Care provides a solution to restore health and mobility to a functional level.

Many Home Health Care companies offer a variety of services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aide and skilled nursing while accepting most major insurances.

A licensed Physical Therapist will help to regain function, reduce pain and increase mobility. Occupational

therapy services help with assessing equipment needs such as grab bars, walkers and other needed equipment. Skilled nursing provides a licensed professional attending the more acute medical needs, such as wound care. Home Health Aides assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing.

Home Health care can play a vital role in our journey toward wellness and independence while maintaining dignity and respect in the comfort of your home. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by AmazingCare Home Health Services. For more information call 303-755-3170. See ad below.

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Home Health Care Definitions continued from page 59 is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family.

Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) – Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities.

Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.

Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support,

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bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening

HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

Services Provided: N-NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs CHAPLAIN – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling,

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to bypass an obstruction, allowing air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs.

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HOME HEALTH AIDE – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN. VOLUNTEER – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.

Levels of Care: RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go

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out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility.

GIP – General In-Patient Care – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration.

This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs.

It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope.

Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice,24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.

AROMATHERAPY – Uses plant materials and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering one’s mood, cognitive, psychological or physical well-being. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.

INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.

IN-PATIENT CARE – These hospices offer full hospice services in their on-campus unit or building.

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Sangre Provides Compassionate Care to Patients and Their Hospice care exists to afford families the opportunity to spend Families their final moments surrounded by those closest to them, regardless of circumstances.

Focusing on quality and comfort when more conventional treatments become burdensome is equally hard. Hospice and Palliative care have shown to enhance the quality of life and help in maintaining the integrity of patients and their families in need of supportive or end-of-life services by offering them symptom management support, comfort, and compassion.

“You all are doing God’s work,” a patient recently told one of Sangre de Cristo Community Care’s chaplains when she stopped by to visit with him and his family.

He requested a chaplain after his wife’s health started to decline. The family was of strong faith, and the husband admitted he hadn’t been to church in a while because he had had a stroke and was unable to attend. Both he and his wife were ailing, lying in hospital beds next to each other. Their son, who also lived with them, had his own medical challenges.

It was the holidays, and the family was on services with a different company. They needed 24/7 care, circumstances beyond their control.

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They transferred to Sangre because we have nurses and CNAs who provide care even during the holidays.

Many patients have come to an end-stage of their disease: they have chronic health problems that aren’t going to go away and will bring further deterioration to the body and or mind.

Hospice care focuses on all aspects of a patient’s life and well-being. Physical, social, emotional, and spiritual services are provided in developing a care plan tailored to the patients’ individual needs. Emotional and spiritual support is also offered to the patients’ loved ones as well, including grief support. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Nicole Sanok, with Sangre de Cristo Community Care. For more information she may be reached at 719-542-0032 or by email at nicole.sanok@sangre.org. See ad on Back Cover.

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their hospice services rather than in the patients’ home setting.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY – Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care.

This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

MUSIC THERAPY – Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals”. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed

by Medicare.

PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump.

If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms,

pain and stress of a serious illness – whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

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PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care.

Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness.

This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.

VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care. ~ Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Senior Housing Definitions ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES are traditionally geared towards the physically active senior, these communities can be apartment style, cottage/patio home, or Condo/ Townhome style living. There are often community gatherings and many offer enhanced amenities like concierge, golf courses and recreation centers. They usually do not offer meal or meal option community dining (but may have a restaurant on site). May be a buy-in or a rental property.

AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety.

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths.

Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation.

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DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

INDEPENDENT LIVING is usually apartment style communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services. Many but not all are wheelchair accessible.

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents

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LONG-TERM CARE – Chronic, custodial care provided on an on-going basis MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities.

Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.

PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – Affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY – Many skilled nursing facilities offer restorative and rehabilitative physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services.

Short-term rehabilitation services may be provided to individuals with diagnoses such as joint replacements, stroke, etc. Long-term rehab may also be provided for permanent

residents of the facility who have chronic or progressive illnesses.

Occupational therapy services in this setting are generally reimbursed by Medicare Part A for short-term, acute care clients; Medicare Part B for long-term residents who require skilled services and have medically necessary need for rehab; and often by private insurance, Medicaid, or private pay for younger clients.

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RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided.

Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY – Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a Continued on page 86 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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970-444-5515

Prairie View Village

719-456-1340

BENT COUNTY

CUSTER COUNTY Valley Astd Living & Home Care 719-783-4401

FREMONT COUNTY Florence Care Home

719-784-4830

Forgetmenot Care Home Fremont Home Care I Fremont Home Care II Friendship House at the Home

719-372-0749 719-269-9300 719-345-4300 719-275-7451

HUERFANO COUNTY La Veta Village 719-742-3510 Assisted Living, Inc.

LA PLATA COUNTY

Evenings Porch Astd Living 970-884-0101 Sunshine Gardens West AL 970-385-4090 The Villa, Luxury Senior Living 970-749-7494

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY The Legacy at Trinidad

719-846-8662

MONTEZUMA COUNTY Madison House Astd Living

970-565-2047

OTERO COUNTY Cottonwood Ridge

719-254-3667

Evergreen Gardens – Legacy

719-384-9333

PUEBLO COUNTY Belmont Senior Care AL

719-544-3999

Bonaventure Senior Living

719-542-6254

Brookdale El Camino

719-561-1400

Cappella of Pueblo West

719-547-2538

Columbine Chateau AL

719-566-1185

Eddie’s House

720-301-1369

Golden Gate Manor I & II

719-583-9132

Greenwood Manor

719-562-1742

North Pointe Gardens AL

719-545-6222

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

Cottonwood Ridge at Rocky Ford is a beautifully appointed home designed for an active senior lifestyle offering private apartments. Our home is dedicated to creating a warm, cheerful, and attentive atmosphere for seniors in Southeast Colorado.

• Staff Available 24/7 • Activities • Transportation • Personalized Care and Medication Mgmt

Oakshire Commons – 719-542-2223 Accolade Living Ctrs Pease Guest Home

719-546-0104

Primrose AL Community

719-543-3300

Pueblo West Gardens AL

719-924-8624

Shalom Home Care

719-542-2715

Sharmar Village

719-544-1173

Solange AL at East Side

719-725-5594

Solange AL at the Citadel Tammy & Marty’s Cozy Adult Care Home The Villas at Rock Canyon

719-725-5594

Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community

719-566-1189 719-564-0550 719-545-5911

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Bluestem Village (Opening Soon)

2911 Junction St, Durango 81301

Junction Creek Health Care Center

2120 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212

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855 Hunter Dr, Pueblo 81001

1601 Constitution Rd, Pueblo 81001

719-537-6555

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320 N 8th St, Holly 81047

Holly Nursing Care Center

PROWERS COUNTY

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Visit Us at: pcpueblo.com We Accept: Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, Private Pay and Most Types of Insurance | VA Contracted

Rehab and Therapy, Intermediate Care, Skilled Care, Short-Term Care, Long-Term Care, Respite/Short Term Stay, Hospice Care 1601 Constitution Rd. Pueblo, CO 81001

719-562-7200

ADDITIONAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES More information on these communities available at www.SeniorsBlueBook.com. Click on “Senior Housing.”

ALAMOSA COUNTY Evergreen Nursing Home San Luis Care Center

719-589-4951 719-589-9081

ARCHULETA COUNTY

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

970-731-4330

BENT COUNTY Bent County Healthcare Center 719-456-1340

CHAFFEE COUNTY Columbine Manor Care Center

719-539-6112

CROWLEY COUNTY Crowley County Nursing Center 719-267-3561

FREMONT COUNTY

Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center Cañon Lodge Care Center Hildebrand Care Center Progressive Care Center Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

719-275-4106 719-275-8656 719-245-1402

Valley View Health Care Center

719-275-7569

719-784-6331

719-275-0665

HUERFANO COUNTY

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

719-738-4565

LA PLATA COUNTY

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

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LAS ANIMAS COUNTY Trinidad Inn Nursing Home

719-846-9291

MONTEZUMA COUNTY

The Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Vista Grande Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

970-533-9031 970-564-1122

OTERO COUNTY Bluestem Village (Opening Soon)

719-383-5782

Fowler Health Care Center Pioneer Health Care Center

719-263-4234 719-254-3314

PROWERS COUNTY Holly Nursing Care Center

719-537-6555

PUEBLO COUNTY Center at Park West

719-585-3400

Desert Willow Health 719-561-1300 & Rehab Ctr Life Care Center of Pueblo

719-564-2000

Prestige Care Center of Pueblo

719-562-7200

Rock Canyon

719-404-1000

Sharmar Village

719-544-1173

Cottonwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

970-828-1414

University Park Care Center

719-545-5321

Junction Creek Health Care Center

970-247-2215

Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community

719-545-5911

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daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY – Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance.

Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/ location of apartment.

SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.

SHORT-TERM CARE – Acute care provided on a short term basis.

SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.

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residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/ nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea).

The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions. ~ VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.

WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering.

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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

57 A Place At Home Pueblo

10-11 Better Business Bureau

29 AAA Medicaid Consulting

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ABC Home Health & Personal Services

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Boys & Girls Club of Pueblo County

63 Abode Home Health

63 CenterCare Home Health

71 Abode Hospice

71 CenterCare Hospice

23 Accessible Systems

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Colorado Commission on Aging

17 Commstar Alarms

41 Alzheimer's Association

72 Compassus Hospice

64 Amazing Care

58 Cornerstone Caregiving

62 Argus Home Health Care

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Cottonwood Ridge Assisted Living

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Argus Home Health Lifesaver System

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Desert Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Arikare Homecare Placement Services

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Elite Therapy & Wellness Center

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Prestige Care Center of Pueblo

53 FirstLight Home Care

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Pueblo Area Agency on Aging

80 Florence Care Home

34 Pueblo Senior Counseling

72 Gentiva Hospice

80 Pueblo West Gardens

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Energy Workers Medical Services

Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care

84 Holly Nursing Care Center

Back Cover

58 Home Instead

Inside Back Sharmar Village Senior Cover Care Communities

20 Hunger Free Colorado

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SRDA – Senior Resource Development Agency

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Jolene L. DeVries Attorney at Law

18 SRDA Lifeline

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Joseph H Edwards Active Adult Center

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Valley View Health Care Center

Inside Front Villa Pueblo Senior Cover Living Community

32 Med-care For You

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Visiting Angels – Alamosa

80 Northpoint Gardens

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Visiting Angels – Durango

80 Oakshire Gardens

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Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care Skilled Nursing • Short Term Rehabilitation

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SERVING SOUTHERN COLORADO SINCE 1985 As Southern Colorado’s nonprofit hospice leader, Sangre de Cristo Community Care provides quality and compassionate care to patients and their families throughout our 22,000-square-mile service area.

The benefits of hospice includes: ➢ 24/7 nurse on call availability ➢ Pain and symptom management ➢ CNAs for added support ➢ Medical equipment, medications and personal care supplies provided ➢ Support for family and caregivers ➢ Spiritual care

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1107 Pueblo Blvd Way

1502 E Main St

615 Walsen Ave

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