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DENTAL RESOURCES

Non-profit and government organizations providing resources and dental services. Many programs are sliding scale or income qualifying.

American Dental Association 800-621-8099

Colorado Dental Association 8301 E Prentice Ave, Ste 400, Greenwood Village 80111 303-740-6900

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Dental Lifeline Network

1800 15th St, Ste 100, Denver 80202 303-534-5360

PrimeHealth+ Dental Clinic (ad on page 63)

970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

Northwest Colorado Health –Dental Clinics

– 485 Yampa, Craig 81625

970-824-8000

– 745 Russell St, Craig 81625 970-824-8000

– 300 Main St, Oak Creek 80467 970-824-8000

– 940 Central Park Dr, Ste 101, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-1632

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

DENTAL SERVICES

PrimeHealth+ Dental Clinic (ad on page 63)

970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

DENTURES & IMPLANTS

PrimeHealth+ Dental Clinic (ad on page 63)

970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

DISABILITY SERVICES

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401

970-249-2436

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13) 1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501

970-248-2746

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71)

– 740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501

970-241-0315

– 401 27th St, Ste 105, Glenwood Springs 81601

970-718-5155

Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Colorado Cross Disability Coalition Advocacy Program 1385 S Colorado Blvd #610A, Denver 80222 303-839-1775

Center for People with Disabilities 303-442-8662 Continuum of Colorado 303-214-3370

This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

Northwest Colorado Center for Independence

– 365 E Agate Ave #B, Granby 80446 970-846-8038 – 551 Tucker St, Craig 81625 970-819-7027

– 3001 S Lincoln Ave, Ste CB, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-871-4838

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Special Olympics 303-592-1361

DOWNSIZING & RELOCATION

The Mesa Group – Kristie or Carol (ad on page 53) 2474 Patterson Rd #100, GJ 81505 970-216-2541

DRIVERS SAFETY AARP Drivers Safety Program 888-687-2277

HEALTH AT HOME –NON-MEDICAL, SKILLED HOME HEALTH, AND HOSPICE CARE

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.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

HEALTH AT HOME

HOUSING OPTIONS

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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.

You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

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DEAR SENIORS, PROFESSIONALS, AND FRIENDS OF THE SENIORS BLUE BOOK:

Welcome to the Summer 2025-2026 Western Slope Seniors Blue Book! My name is Courtney Ergenbright, and I am proud to be a part of the team that provides our readers with accurate information to aid you in the aging process as well as help to maintain overall wellness. As in years past, we have worked diligently to provide the most up to date and correct information, all at your fingertips. With over 80 categories of Community Resources and Services such as Medicare, Nutrition, Senior Organizations and Services, and non-profit organizations, we are also pleased to include a complete listing of all home health, housing, and hospice options. Our comparison grids, highlighting our partners, makes navigating the comprehensive list of information very user friendly.

You can readily find resources based

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on our color-coded tabs. The blue section is for community resources, you will find home health in the light purple section, and the green section contains our list of housing resources, and the dark purple section contains our list of hospice resources. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various sections and explore away!

In addition to our handy printed version which provides a vast amount of valuable information that has been verified and vetted, please visit SeniorsBlueBook.com. Here you will be able to easily navigate our seniors focused search engine to find informative articles and videos, as well as fun events and activities and free classes in your local community, all to help you live your best life!

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ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone.

Caregiver Connections Senior Spot at The Golden Eagle Senior Center 715 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-445-0312

(Monday & Wednesday 12:30 pm - 3 pm)

Crossroads at Delta 1380 Aspen Wy, Delta 81416 970-874-1421

Day-By-Day

1402 Howard St, Delta 81416 970-874-4195

Happy Days Senior Day

Program & Resource Center (ad on page 10)

200 Grand Ave, Ste 10, GJ 81501 970-314-2482

Hilltop Senior Daybreak (ad on page 10)

1620 Hermosa Ave, Ste 64, GJ 81506 970-241-7798

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

Advance Care Planning is planning for future medical wishes should you be unable to make those decisions for yourself.

Colorado Care Planning Coloradocareplanning.org 12631 E 17th Ave, Aurora 80045

ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS / PATIENTS

Colorado Culture Change Coalition (https://www.coculturechange.org/) 303 S Broadway, Ste 200-184, Denver 80209

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Colorado Center for Aging 303-832-4535

National Council on Aging (NCOA) 251 18th St S, Arlington, VA 22202 571-527-3900

The American Geriatrics Society – Health in Aging Foundation 800-563-4916

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900

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

AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPIES

EAGLE COUNTY

Gypsum Recreation Center 52 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum 81637 970-777-8888

GARFIELD COUNTY

Glenwood Springs Aquatic Center 100 Wulfsohn Rd, Glenwood Sprgs 81601 970-384-6301

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AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPIES

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Grand River Health Medical Center

(ad on page 115)

501 Airport Rd, Rifle 81650 970-625-1100

GRAND COUNTY

Grand Park Cmnty Recreation Ctr 1 Main St, Fraser 80482 970-726-8968

JACKSON COUNTY

Jackson County Indoor Pool 282 Washington, Walden 80480 970-723-8629

MESA COUNTY

Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St, Fruita 81521 970-858-0360

Orchard Mesa Cmnty Center Pool 2736 Unaweep Ave, GJ 81503 970-254-3885

MOFFAT COUNTY

Craig Swimming Complex 605 Washington St, Craig 81625 970-824-3015

MONTROSE COUNTY

Montrose Aquatics Center 16350 Woodgate Rd, Montrose 81401 970-249-7705

PITKIN COUNTY

Aspen Recreation Center 0861 Maroon Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-544-4100

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

ERBM Recreation Center –Meeker Recreation Center 101 Ute Rd, Meeker 81641 970-878-3403

Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park 611 S Stanolind Ave, Rangely 81648 970-675-8211

ROUTT COUNTY

Old Town Hot Springs 136 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-1828

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Area Agency on Aging of

NW Colorado – Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13) 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2717

Eldercare Locator Nationwide 800-677-1116

Locates any AAA Nationwide

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AILMENTS

Organizations that perform advocacy roles and inform the public about the latest research developments and provide assistance for specific illnesses.

NATIONAL

Alzheimer’s Association

800-272-3900

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383

American Heart Association & American Stroke Association

800-242-8721

American Kidney Fund

800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation

800-465-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Speech Language & Hearing Association

800-638-8255

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

Caregiver Action Network

202-454-3970

Center for Disease Control

800-232-4636

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

800-955-4572

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

Mesothelioma Caregivers

www.mesotheliomahub.com 833-997-1947

Multiple Sclerosis Society

800-344-4867

National Center on Elder Abuse

855-500-3537

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Kidney Foundation

800-622-9010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

800-344-4867

Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995

Parkinson Foundation

800-473-4636

United Ostomy Associations of America

800-826-0826

STATEWIDE

ALS United Rocky Mountain

866-257-3211

American Council of the Blind

800-424-8666

American Diabetes Association

720-855-1102

American Foundation of the Blind

800-232-5463

American Lung Association of CO

800-LUNGUSA / 800-586-4872

DaVita Kidney Care Guest Services

800-400-8331

Eye Care America

877-887-6327

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

720 S Colorado Blvd, Ste 500S, Denver 80246 720-440-8620

Lupus Colorado

14143 Denver West Pkwy, Ste 100, Golden 80401

303-597-4050

Muscular Dystrophy Association

800-572-1717

Myasthenia Gravis Association of CO

303-803-7698

Ostomy Association of Metro Denver

303-377-4878

Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies

303-830-1839

Relay Colorado (Hearing) 800-659-3656 / 711

Rocky Mountain Poison Center 303-389-1100

DELTA COUNTY

Diabetes Support Group –Delta Health 970-874-6410

MESA COUNTY

Alzheimer’s Association

200 Grand Ave, Ste 102L, GJ 81501 970-256-1274 / 800-272-3900

Family Health West Arthritis Center 970-858-2590

Rocky Mountain

Orthopaedic Association 627 25½ Rd, GJ 81505 970-242-3535

MONTROSE COUNTY

Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies 866-718-2996

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Colorado Crisis Services 844-493-TALK (8255)

PrimeHealth+

Medical / Behavioral Health (ad on page 63) 970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 2139 N 12th St, Ste 2, GJ 81501

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

CARE MANAGEMENT

A care management agency is familiar with various fields of human services –social work, psychology, nursing, gerontology – and trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and provide services for the elderly and their families. Advocacy for older adults is a primary function of the care manager. Agencies are typically either government based human services agencies or are members of national care management associations

Advantage Health Resource Center (ad on Inside Back Cover)

844-862-4968

– 300 Stafford Ln, Ste 30215,Delta 81416

– 700 E Main #26, Montrose 81401

A health resource center offering confidential assistance with any type of healthcare questions or needs.

Area Agency on Aging

– Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Area Agency on Aging

– Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13)

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2717

Colorado Dept of Human Svcs 303-866-5700

Delta County Dept of Social Svcs

320 W 5th St, Delta 81416 970-874-2030

Eagle County Dept of Health & Human Services 551 Broadway St, Eagle 81631 970-328-8840

Garfield County Dept of Human Services

– 195 W 14th St, Bldg A, Rifle 81650 970-625-5200

– 108 8th St #300, Glenwd Springs 81601 970-945-9191

Grand County Dept of Human Svcs 129 E Byers Ave, Hot Sulpher Springs 80451 970-725-3331

Gunnison County Dept of Health and Human Services

220 N Spruce, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

Jackson County Social Svcs 350 McKinley St, Walden 80480 970-723-4750

Mesa County ADRC –Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado (ad on pages 12-13)

1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-2746

NW CO Options for LTC – Rifle 970-625-5282 x109

PACE at HopeWest

(ad on page 94)

2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-255-7223

Pitkin County Dept of Health & Human Services

0405 Castle Creek Rd, Ste 207, Aspen 81611 970-920-5235

Rio Blanco County Dept of Human Services

200 Main St, Ste 200, Meeker 81641 970-878-9640

Routt County Dept of Human Svcs 135 6th St, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-870-5533

Senior CommUnity Care –Western Colorado’s PACE

Provider (ad on Inside Back Cover)

866-961-1451

– 11485 Hwy 65, Eckert 81418 970-835-2900

– 2377 Robbins Wy, Montrose 81401 970-964-3500

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES

Happy Days Senior Day

Program & Resource Center (ad on page 10)

200 Grand Ave, Ste 10, GJ 81501 970-314-2482

CONSUMER AFFAIRS & LEGAL AID

NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE

AARP Elder Watch

800-222-4444

Ability Connection Colorado 801 Yosemite St, Denver 80230

303-691-9339

Better Business Bureau 303-758-2100

Center for Disease Control 800-232-4636

Colorado Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 720-508-6000

Colorado Dept of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) 1560 Broadway, Ste 110, Denver 80202

303-894-7855

Colorado Legal Services 303-837-1313

Consumer Protection & Legal Aid 720-508-6000

Do Not Call Registry

888-382-1222 / 866-290-4236 TTY

Governor’s Citizens Advocate 303-866-2885

Health & Elder Unit –Colorado Legal Services 303-837-1321

Senate Aging Committee –Anti-Fraud Hotline 855-303-9470

US Consumer Product Safety 800-638-2772

US Food & Drug Administration Info 888-463-6332

DELTA COUNTY

Region 10 Long Term Care Ombudsman (ad on pages 12-13) 145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid 970-249-7202

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EAGLE COUNTY

Crimestoppers of Eagle County

885 Chambers Ave, Eagle 81613 970-328-8500

Eagle County Healthy Aging 500 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-8600

GARFIELD COUNTY

DA Victim / Witness Assist

109 8th St, Ste 308, Glenwd Sprgs 81601 970-945-8635

Garfield County Ombudsman 970-248-2717

GRAND COUNTY

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

JACKSON COUNTY

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

MESA COUNTY

Area Agency on Aging of NW Colorado – Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13)

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2717

Colorado Legal Services 422 White Ave, Ste 300, GJ 81501 970-243-7940

Grand Junction Crime Stoppers 970-241-7867

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81502 970-248-2717

Mesa County ADRC – Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ad on pages 12-13) 1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-2746

Pro Bono Project of Mesa County 1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501 970-424-5748

MOFFAT COUNTY

Area Agency on Aging of NW

Colorado – Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13)

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2717

MONTROSE COUNTY

Region 10 Long Term Care

Ombudsman (ad on pages 12-13) 145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

PITKIN COUNTY

Alpine Legal Services

506 E Main St, Ste 101, Aspen 81611 970-945-8858

Pitkin County Senior Services 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Area Agency on Aging of NW Colorado – Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13)

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2717

ROUTT COUNTY

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

SUMMIT COUNTY

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Road Scholar 800-454-5768

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Eagle County Health & Human Svcs

551 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-8840

Garfield County Public Health

– 2014 Blake Av, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-6614

– 195 W 14th St, Bldg A, Rifle 81650 970-625-5200

Grand County Public Health

150 Moffat Ave, Hot Sulpher Springs 80451 970-725-3288

Grand Valley Connects –Mesa County Health Dept 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-683-2663

Gunnison County Health & Human Svcs

220 N Spruce St, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

Jackson County Public Health PO Box 872, Walden 80480 970-723-4002

Moffat County Public Health 1198 W Victory Way, Ste 110, Craig 81625 970-701-7915

Montrose County Human Services 1845 S Townsend, Montrose 81401 970-252-7076

Pitkin County – Cmnty Health Svcs 0405 Castle Creek Rd, Ste 201, Aspen 81611 970-920-5420

Rio Blanco County Public Health

200 Main St, Fairfield Ctr, Ste 200, Meeker 81641 970-878-9520

Routt County Public Health

136 6th St, Ste 112, Steamboat Sprgs 80487 970-870-5341

DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER

Happy Days Senior Day Program & Resource Center (ad on page 10)

200 Grand Ave, Ste 10, GJ 81501 970-314-2482

DENTAL RESOURCES

Non-profit and government organizations providing resources and dental services. Many programs are sliding scale or income qualifying.

American Dental Association 800-621-8099

Colorado Dental Association

8301 E Prentice Ave, Ste 400, Greenwood Village 80111 303-740-6900

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Dental Lifeline Network

1800 15th St, Ste 100, Denver 80202 303-534-5360

PrimeHealth+ Dental Clinic (ad on page 63)

970-200-1600

–

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

Northwest Colorado Health –Dental Clinics

– 485 Yampa, Craig 81625 970-824-8000

– 745 Russell St, Craig 81625 970-824-8000

– 300 Main St, Oak Creek 80467 970-824-8000

– 940 Central Park Dr, Ste 101, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-1632

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

DENTAL SERVICES

PrimeHealth+ Dental Clinic (ad on page 63)

970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

DENTURES & IMPLANTS

PrimeHealth+ Dental Clinic (ad on page 63) 970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

DISABILITY SERVICES

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13) 1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-2746

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71)

– 740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-241-0315

– 401 27th St, Ste 105, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-718-5155

Empowering individuals with disabilities since 1982

Empowering individuals with disabilities since 1982

Meet Our Services

Disability Advocacy/ADA

Information & Referral

SSI & SSDI Benefits Counseling

Ticket To Work (Employment Network)

Help Applying for Social Security Disability

Blind/Low Vision Services

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

ASL Interpreting

Housing Advocacy

Youth Independent Living Skills

Individual/Systems Advocacy

Veterans Choice Program

Colorado Cross Disability Coalition

Advocacy Program

1385 S Colorado Blvd #610A, Denver 80222

303-839-1775

Center for People with Disabilities

303-442-8662

Continuum of Colorado

303-214-3370

Northwest Colorado

Center for Independence

– 365 E Agate Ave #B, Granby 80446 970-846-8038

– 551 Tucker St, Craig 81625 970-819-7027

The Mesa Group – Kristie or Carol (ad on page 53) 2474 Patterson Rd #100, GJ 81505 970-216-2541 DRIVERS SAFETY AARP Drivers Safety Program 888-687-2277 970-241-0315 | www.CFIGJ.org |

– 3001 S Lincoln Ave, Ste CB, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-871-4838

Special Olympics

303-592-1361

DOWNSIZING & RELOCATION

ELDER ABUSE & CRIME PREVENTION

Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, and physical harm.

NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE

AARP Elderwatch

800-222-4444

ABA Commission of Legal Problems of the Elderly 202-662-8690

Colorado Bar Association

1290 Broadway, Ste 1700, Denver 80203 303-860-1115

CO State Long-term Care Ombudsman 303-862-3524

National Center for Elder Abuse 855-500-3537

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

LOCAL

Area Agency on Aging of

NW Colorado – Region 11

(ad on pages 12-13)

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2717

Area Agency on Aging

– Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Garfield County Dept of Human Svcs

195 W 14th St, Bldg A, Rifle 81650 970-625-5282

GJ Police Victims Advocacy 555 Ute Ave, GJ 81501 970-549-5290

Grand County Dept of Human Svcs 129 E Byers Ave, Hot Sulpher Springs 80451 970-725-3331

Gunnison County Dept of Health & Human Svcs – Adult Protective Svcs 220 N Spruce, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

Jackson County Social Svcs 350 McKinley St, Walden 80480 970-723-4750

Mesa County Dept of Human Svcs (Adult Svcs Intake & Protective Svcs) 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2888

Mesa County RSVP

422 White Ave, Ste 090, GJ 81502 970-243-9839 x1

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Victim & Volunteer Assistance 215 Rice St, GJ 81502 970-244-3275

Moffat Cnty Dept of Human Svcs

595 Breeze St, Craig 81625 970-824-8282

Rio Blanco Dept of Human Svcs 200 Main St, Ste 200, Meeker 81641 970-878-9640

Routt County Dept of Human Svcs 135 6th St, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-870-5533

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Fiduciary Representation of Agents Under Powers of Attorney, Guardians, Conservators, Trustees & Personal Representatives

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Why Would I Consider a Trust For My Estate Planning

In 2025, everyone needs an estate plan, regardless of your socio-economic circumstances.

A simple estate plan will typically contain at least three documents; a durable medical power of attorney and a durable financial power of attorney. These documents give the authority to a person of your choice, to speak on your behalf on your medical and financial issues if you’re not able to make necessary decisions due to health issues. The third document, a will, is a way to pass your property upon death to whom you wish.

A trust might be an option in your estate planning instead of or in addition to a will. Trusts are useful estate planning tools that can accomplish a variety of goals. They can help avoid probate, minimize taxes, and be used to give property to minor or disabled loved ones. Trusts can be created during a person’s lifetime (Living Trusts) or at the person’s death (Testamentary Trusts). Some different types of Trusts from both categories are:

Living Trust

A person can transfer their assets to a Living Trust and, as trustee, continue using their assets as needed during their lifetime.

Tax Planning Trusts

Several different types of Living Trusts provide flexible alternatives for minimizing capital gains and estate taxes, including the Charitable

In 2025?

Remainder Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, Qualified Personal Residence Trust, Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, and Grantor Retained Unitrust.

Testamentary Trusts

A person can create a Trust under a Will, called a Testamentary Trust, which does not take effect until they are deceased.

Disability Trusts (also known as Special Needs Trusts)

A Disability Trust is a type of Living Trust that allows a disabled person under the age of 65 to use his/ her own assets, other than for food and shelter, for their special needs and keep public benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

3 reasons you may need a trust as part of your estate plan

n Are you concerned about protecting a gift from creditors or litigation?

n Does a loved one need nursing home care or Medicaid eligibility?

n Do you want to provide for children, grandchildren or charitable organizations?

The types of assets you own is another important consideration. Three typical reasons you might need a trust:

1

A loved one cannot be trusted with a large financial gift or has special needs. If you have concerns that a child does not have the financial skills to manage a financial gift or the loved one receives government benefits.

2You want to transfer complex assets in a thoughtful manner Trusts can be effective for keeping a vacation home or a closely held business in the family. For large charitable donations, a trust allows you to leave a vision for how you would like the gift used.

ELDER ABUSE & CRIME PREVENTION continued from page 23

Vintage – Region 12

(ad on pages 12-13)

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ELDER LAW

Charles Kline, PC (ad on page 29) 970-856-1067

Serving the Western Slope

Chayet & Danzo, LLC (ad on page 23)

866-873-6596 / 303-355-8500

– Denver

650 S Cherry St, Ste 710, Denver 80246

– Vail & Aspen Valley

105 Edwards Village Blvd, Ste D-201, Edwards 81632

3

Limiting the potential for relationship-damaging fights is important. When you have worked hard and been successful, a trust may be able to limit conflict and the legal fees associated with litigation. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Marco D. Chayet, Esq., a partner in the law firm Chayet & Danzo, LLC, and the Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District; he may be reached at 303-355-8500 or by email at Marco@ ColoradoElderLaw.com

This is a brief overview of the topic and should not be considered legal advice.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

Comfort Keepers

(ads on Inside Front Cover and page 85)

– 514 28¼ Rd, Ste 5, GJ 81506 970-241-8818

– 540 Main St, Ste 108, Delta 81416 970-240-4121

EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Companies and community service organizations that offer volunteer opportunities or employ seniors or other age groups and train them for various jobs.

STATEWIDE

AARP Colorado

303 E 17th Ave, Ste 510, Denver 80203 866-554-5376

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EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES continued

American Diabetes Association

720-855-1102

CareerOneStop 877-872-5627

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Connecting Colorado (connectingcolorado.com)

NEW Solutions

703-558-4200

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Senior Corp 800-942-2677

United Way-211 211

DELTA COUNTY

Delta Workforce Center 206 Ute St, Delta 81416 970-874-5781

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging – Retired Senior Volunteer Program (ad on pages 12-13) 145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

EAGLE COUNTY

Caregiver Connections Senior Spot 970-445-0312

Healthy Aging El Jebel

0020 Eagle Cnty Rd, Ste E, El Jebel 81623 970-379-0020

GARFIELD COUNTY

A Little Help 970-404-1923

A Little Help can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement. Call for more information about membership

Glenwood Springs Work Force Ctr 401 23rd St, Ste 300, Glenwd Springs 81601 970-945-8638

High Country Volunteers 1402 Blake Ave, Glenwd Springs 81601 970-896-6210

Mountain Valley Developmental Services 700 Mt Sopris Dr, Glenwd Springs 81601 970-945-2306

GRAND COUNTY

Grand County Employment First 129 E Byers Ave, Hot Sulpher Springs 80451 970-725-3331

GUNNISON COUNTY

Colorado Workforce Center 109 E Georgia, Gunnison 81230 970-641-0031

MESA COUNTY

Abode of Colorado Hospice & Home Health (ad on page 94)

744 Horizon Ct, Ste 110, GJ 81506 970-658-8705

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71) 740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-241-0315

CO Vocational Rehab Services

222 S 6th St, Ste 215, GJ 81501 970-248-7103

Grand Valley Catholic Outreach

245 S 1st St, GJ 81501 970-241-3658

HopeWest Hospice

(ad on page 94)

2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-241-2212

MDS STRIVE

950 Grand Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-9040

Mesa County Health Dept –Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

200 Spruce, GJ 81501 970-243-8417

The Mesa County CSFP offers free food packages and nutritional education to qualifying seniors. Volunteers are needed in Delta, Montrose and Mesa counties to help assemble and distribute food boxes to low income seniors. Call for more info.

Mesa County Dept of Human Svcs

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-0871

Mesa County Retired Senior Volunteer Program

422 White Ave, Ste 90, GJ 81501 970-243-9839 x6

Matches volunteers with community volunteer agencies based on skills and needs.

Mesa County Workforce Center 512 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-0871

Mesa County RSVP & SHIP

422 White Ave, Ste 90, GJ 81501 970-243-9839

Tutor students to help them succeed and grow academically and socially.

St. Mary’s Volunteer Services

2635 N 7th St, GJ 81501 970-298-2012

STRiVE

790 Wellington, GJ 81501 970-243-3702

MOFFAT COUNTY

Colorado Workforce Center –Craig Office

480 Barclay St, Craig 81625 970-824-3246

MONTROSE COUNTY

Montrose Workforce Center

1551 Ogden Rd, Montrose 81401 970-249-7783

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging – Retired Senior Volunteer Program

(ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

PITKIN COUNTY

A Little Help

970-404-1923

A Little Help can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement. Call for more information about membership

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EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES continued

Pitkin County Senior Services 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Rio Blanco Cnty Workforce Ctr 345 Market St, Meeker 81641 970-878-4211

ROUTT COUNTY

Comunidad Integrada / Integrated Community 443 Oak St, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-871-4599

Northwest Colorado Health –Volunteer Program 970-871-7609

Routt County Council on Aging (RCCOA)

PO Box 770207, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-0633

Steamboat Springs Workforce Ctr 425 Anglers Dr, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-3075

ENERGY RESOURCES

Sliding scale or income qualifying energy resources for seniors. Look at your local public service company for possible resource.

Energy Assistance & Crisis Intervention Programs – HEAT Helpline 866-432-8435

Colorado Affordable Residential Energy “CARE” Program 800-332-3669

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

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Grand Valley Catholic Outreach 245 S 1st St, GJ 81501 970-241-3658

Gunnison Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 220 N Spruce, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) – Enrollment 866-432-8435

National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) 866-674-6327

NW Colorado Council of Govts –Weatherization Program 800-332-3669

ESTATE PLANNING

Charles Kline, PC (ad on page 29) 970-856-1067 Serving the Western Slope

Chayet & Danzo, LLC (ad on page 23) 866-873-6596 / 303-355-8500

– Denver

650 S Cherry St, Ste 710, Denver 80246

– Vail & Aspen Valley 105 Edwards Village Blvd, Ste D-201, Edwards 81632

Many of us procrastinate when it comes to writing a will.

Many of us procrastinate when it comes to writing a will. Perhaps we don’t want to be reminded of our mortality. It may be a fear of the anticipated expense or a loss of control over property. But having a will extinguishes those fears. Want a few other reasons? A will contains your selection of who will receive what, when and how upon your death. You decide who will take care of your minor children. You facilitate the probate process (making it less expensive and quicker). You can disinherit individuals, make gifts or charitable donations and provide for your pets.

You decide who administers your estate to see that everything goes as you have directed. If no will exists, the state will determine how your property is divided.

This can be easily avoided with proper planning. By creating your will now, you can always add to the provisions or alter the document as your life evolves. It’s advisable to review your current will every five years to be sure that it’s up to date and still reflective of your future wishes.~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Charles Kline, Esq. of Charles Kline, PC. For more information he may be reached at 970- 856-1067 or by email at Charles@charlesklinelaw.com. See ad below.

EARTH’S FINAL WARNING

6:16

SABBATH –

4:3-9 John 4:24

FAITH-BASED GROUPS

Christ Our Righteousness Ministry (ad on page 30)

720-318-3771

FINANCIAL & TAX ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance companies specialize in assisting seniors facing financial problems or in need of financial assistance.

NATIONAL

AARP Tax Aide

888-227-7669

BenefitsCheckUp.Org

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Credit.org

800-431-8157

DebtHelper.com

800-920-2262

IRS Hotline

800-829-1040

IRS National Tax Payer

Advocate Help Line 877-777-4778

Money Management International 877-422-9040 / 877-908-2227

National Foundation for Credit Counseling 800-388-2227

National Foundation for Debt Management – Housing Counseling 800-510-0301

Social Security Hot Line 800-772-1213

Western Union – Fraud Protection 800-448-1492

STATEWIDE

CO Housing & Finance Authority 800-877-2432

Grand Valley Catholic Outreach 970-241-3658

PERA

800-759-7372

State of Colorado Tax Info Line 303-238-7378

GARFIELD COUNTY

Catholic Charities & Cmnty Svcs 1004 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-384-2060

Garfield Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 195 W 14th St, Rifle 81650 970-625-5282

High Country Volunteers 1402 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-896-6210

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison Cnty Dept of Human Svcs

220 N Spruce, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

MESA COUNTY

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71)

740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-241-0315

Housing Resources of WCO 524 30 Rd, Ste 3, GJ 81504 970-241-2871 x101

Mesa County Dept of Human Svcs 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81501 970-241-8480

Salvation Army 1235 N 4th St, GJ 81501 970-242-7513

MOFFAT COUNTY

Moffat Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 1198 W Victory Way, Ste 204, Craig 81625 970-824-8282

PITKIN COUNTY

Pitkin County Senior Services 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Rio Blanco Dept of Social Svcs 101 E Main St, Rangely 81648 970-878-9640

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Edward Jones –Jim Roland, ChFC®, RICP®, AAMSTM (ad on page 31) 743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-245-4869

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FINANCIAL ADVISOR

continued

Edward Jones – Nate Medina – Financial Advisor (ad on page 31)

743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-628-0088

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Edward Jones –Jim Roland, ChFC®, RICP®, AAMSTM (ad on page 31)

743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-245-4869

Edward Jones – Nate Medina – Financial Advisor (ad on page 31)

743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-628-0088

FOOD RESOURCES

Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also list of congregate meal sites.

NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE

Everyday Eats

303-866-5106 / 888-467-0418

Hunger Free Colorado –Hotline (ad on page 35)

3840 York St #245, Denver 80205 855-855-4626

Toll-free, Bilingual hotline is a free “one-stop” resource that offers geographically based referrals to both public and private assistance programs throughout the state.

Meals on Wheels America 888-998-6325

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – National Hunger Hotline 800-221-5689

DELTA COUNTY

Delta Senior Center

247 Meeker St, Delta 81416 970-874-7837

Hotchkiss Senior Center

276 W Main St, Hotchkiss 81419 970-872-3494

Paonia Senior Center

106 3rd St, Paonia 81428 970-527-3482

Volunteers of America –Senior CommUnity Meals

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

1819 Pavilion Dr #231, Montrose 81416 970-874-7661

Western Slope

Food Bank of the Rockies

www.foodbankrockies.org (ad on page 34)

268 N River Rd, Palisade 81526 970-283-7877

Offers free monthly food packages to qualifying seniors. Individuals must be 60 years of age or older and meet income guidelines to qualify. For more information or to make an appointment, please call.

EAGLE COUNTY

Community Market

970-328-7900

– 760 Lindbergh Dr, Unit 7, Gypsum (Open M, W, Th, F, Sat)

– 429 Edward Access Rd, Ste A202, Edwards 81632

(Open Tu, W, Th, Sat)

Eagle County Healthy Aging

– 715 Broadway, Eagle 81631

970-328-8896

(Meals offered Tuesdays and Thursdays)

– 1 Academy Loop, Minturn 81645 970-328-8831

(Meals offered Wednesdays and Fridays)

– El Jebel

0020 Eagle Cnty Dr, Ste E, El Jebel 81623 970-379-0020

(Meals offered Tuesdays and Thursdays)

– Home Delivered Meals 970-328-8896

GARFIELD COUNTY

Congregate Meal Sites

– Sunnyside Senior Center

601 21st St #106, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-9234

(Mon & Thurs noon)

Garfield Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 970-945-9191

Lift Up Food Bank – Catholic Charities 1004 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-384-2060

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison County Food Pantry

114 S 14th St, Gunnison 81230 970-641-4156

Young at Heart – Senior Lunch & Home Delivered Meals

200 E Spencer, Gunnison 81230 970-641-2107

JACKSON COUNTY

Mountain Family

Mobile Food Pantry 970-557-3186

MESA COUNTY

Clifton Christian Church Food & Clothing Program

3241 F ¼ Rd, Clifton 81520 970-434-7392 x2

(Wed 9-11:30 am, 12:30-3 pm & Fri 9-11:30 am)

Food Stamps (DHS)

510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-241-8480

Grand Junction Cmty Food Bank 476 28½ Rd, GJ 81505 970-640-0336

(M T Th 12:30-5:30 pm)

Grand Valley Catholic Outreach

– Soup Kitchen

245 S 1st St, GJ 81501 970-241-3658

(M-F, 9-11:30 am)

Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley 562 29 Rd, GJ 81504 970-256-9424

Meals on Wheels Mesa County 698 Long Acre Dr, GJ 81505 970-298-9844

Salvation Army 1235 N 4th St, GJ 81501 970-242-7513

Senior Recreation Center 550 Ouray Ave, GJ 81501 970-243-7408

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Food Bank of the Rockies – Nourishing Communities on the Western Slope

Of the 32 counties we support in Colorado, 13 are located west of the Continental Divide and served by our phenomenal team in Grand Junction.

Through mobile pantries and partnerships with more than 110 Hunger Relief Partners in this region, our team is able to meet the specific needs of these communities and bring food where it is needed most. We know that budgets can be stretched thin these days, so by leveraging the power of community and through programs like Everyday Eats for Older Adults, Food for Kids, mobile pantries, and more, Food Bank of the Rockies provides food

to 1 in 9 people facing hunger in Colorado.

Need a referral to your local food pantry? Do you want to apply for SNAP benefits? Want to learn more about our programs? Interested in volunteering or making a donation? We would love to hear from you!

To contact us, please call 970-2837877 or 877-953-3937 (toll-free) or visit foodbankrockies.org. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Food Bank of the Rockies. For more information, please call 970-464-1138.

¿Necesita comida? Hay ayuda disponible.

Find out if you qualify for SNAP bene ts today!

SNAP application assistance available over the phone. Call 970-283-7877

¡Averigüe si cali ca para los bene cios de SNAP hoy! Asistencia con la solicitud SNAP disponible por teléfono. Llame al 970-283-7877 foodbankrockies.org

To nd a food distribution near you, please scan the QR code, visit foodbankrockies.org/food, or call 2-1-1.

Para encontrar una distribución de alimentos cerca de usted, escanee el código QR, visite foodbankrockies.org/food o llame al 2-1-1.

NEED HELP BUYING GROCERIES?

• Receive one-on-one assistance

• Referrals to

Food Resource Hotline

Western Slope

Food Bank of the Rockies

www.foodbankrockies.org

(ad on page 34)

698 Long Acre Dr, GJ 81505 970-283-7877

Offers free monthly food packages to qualifying seniors. Individuals must be 60 years of age or older and meet income guidelines to qualify. For more information or to make an appointment, please call.

MOFFAT COUNTY

Community Budget Center

555 Yampa Ave, Craig 970-824-7898

Food Bank of the Rockies –

Mobile Food Pantry (ad on page 34)

Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion

970-283-7877

(2nd Mon of the month, 11 am-12:30 pm)

Interfaith Food Bank

517 Breeze St, Craig 81625 970-824-7355

(M W F 10:30 am-12 pm)

St. Michael’s Kitchen 678 School St, Craig 81625 970-824-5330

(Tuesday 11 am-1 pm & Thursday 4-5 pm)

TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)

– Commodities 595 Breeze St, Craig 81625 970-824-8282

Love INC of the Yampa Valley 106 W Victory Wy, Craig 81625 970-826-0234

MONTROSE COUNTY

Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies www.foodbankrockies.org (ad on page 34)

268 N River Rd, Palisade 81526 970-283-7877

Offers free monthly food packages to qualifying seniors. Individuals must be 60 years of age or older and meet income guidelines to qualify. For more information or to make an appointment, please call.

Mexican American Development Association (MADA) 17 N 6th St, Montrose 81401 970-249-4774

Nucla Senior Center 386 Main St, Nucla 81424 970-864-7278

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FOOD RESOURCES continued

Olathe Community Center

115 Main St, Olathe 81425

970-323-5391

Sharing Ministries

49 N 1st St, Montrose 81401

970-240-8385

(Call for locations and times)

Volunteers of America –Senior CommUnity Meals

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

1819 Pavilion Dr #231, Montrose 80401 970-874-7661

PITKIN COUNTY

Pitkin County Senior Center 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611

970-920-5432

(Home Delivered Meals, Senior Lunches)

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Meals on Wheels – Rangely

970-878-9671

Rangely Cmnty Resource Pantry

419 Main St, Rangely 81648

970-675-2113

Rangely Food Bank

(behind Living Water Assembly)

970-629-5333

White River Roundup

970-878-9650

– Chuck Wagon

200 Main St, Meeker 81641

– Radino

403 N White Ave, Rangely 81648

ROUTT COUNTY

LiftUp of Routt County 2125 Curve Ct, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-870-8804

Routt County Council on Aging (RCCOA) PO Box 770207, Steamboat Springs 80477 970-879-0633

GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORSHIP

Ability Connection Colorado 801 Yosemite St, Denver 80230 303-691-9339

Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) 520-881-8008

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Mesa County RSVP 422 White Ave, Ste 090, GJ 81502 970-243-9839 x4-6

HEALTH INSURANCE

INFORMATION & COUNSELING

Joseph C. Barrows Insurance Agency, Inc. (ad on page 45) 327 N 7th St, Ste 1, GJ 81501 970-250-3264

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs – SHIP 888-696-7213

SHIP provides in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance with Medicare. Call to find local office.

HEARING RESOURCES

Non-profit and government organizations providing resources and hearing services. Many programs are sliding scale and income qualifying.

American Speech-LanguageHearing Association

800-638-8255

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71)

740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-852-2036 / 970-241-0315

Colorado Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

1575 Sherman St, Garden Level, Denver 80203 720-457-3679

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Colorado Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program 1575 Sherman St, Denver 80203 303-866-2097

Hearing Loss Association of America –Western Colorado Chapter 970-241-0315

Inter-Faith Community Services 3370 S Irving, Englewood 80110 303-789-0501

International Hearing Dog 5901 E 89th Ave, Henderson 80640 303-287-3277

National Institute on Deafness

800-241-1044

Provides durable medical equipment for indigent and uninsured.

Starkey Hearing Foundation (Hear Now) 800-328-8602

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & MODIFICATIONS

AmRamp (ad on page 53) 970-538-8695

Serving Entire Western Slope

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

AmRamp (ad on page 53) 970-538-8695

Serving Entire Western Slope

DELTA COUNTY

Aero Care / Air Options 300 Stafford Ln, Ste 3011, Delta 81416 970-874-1268

G&G Medical / Rotech

582 N Commercial Dr, Unit A, GJ 81501 970-245-9054

Hartman Brothers 1450 E 3rd St, Delta 81416 970-874-2828

GARFIELD

COUNTY

Aero Care / Air Options

1818 Medicine Bow Ct, Ste 2, Silt 81652 970-876-1946

G&G Medical / Rotech

582 N Commercial Dr, Unit A, GJ 81501 970-245-9054

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – LOAN CLOSETS

continued

Mountain Aire Medical Supply (Rifle)

2490 Patterson Rd, Ste 5, GJ 81505 970-244-8983

GUNNISON COUNTY

Aero Care / Air Options

500 W US 50, Ste 102, Gunnison 81230 970-641-1828

MESA COUNTY

Aero Care / Air Options

2650 North Ave, Unit 109-110, GJ 81501 970-241-2202

Apria Healthcare

287 27 Rd, Unit B, GJ 81504 970-245-1604

G&G Medical / Rotech

582 N Commercial Dr, Unit A, GJ 81501 970-245-9054

Lincare

1048 Independent Ave, Ste A116, GJ 81501 970-241-7744

Mountain Aire Medical Supply

2490 Patterson Rd #5, GJ 81505 970-244-8983

National Seating & Mobility

2387 River Rd, Ste 130, GJ 81505 970-644-5952

Nu Motion

3164 Pipe Court, GJ 81504 970-242-3011

MOFFAT COUNTY

Aero Care / Air Options

512 Yampa, Craig 81625 970-878-5883

G&G Medical / Rotech

90 E 1st St, Ste 3, Craig 81625 970-824-8347

MONTROSE COUNTY

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado

– Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Aero Care / Air Options

843 3rd St, Montrose 81401 970-252-0212

G&G Medical / Rotech

582 N Commercial Dr, Unit A, GJ 81501 970-245-9054

Hartman Brothers 531 Main St, Montrose 81401 970-240-9556

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Lincare

158 E Main St, Rangely 81648 970-675-2808

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – LOAN CLOSETS

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –

Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –

Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13)

1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81504 970-248-2746

Garfield County ADRC (ad on pages 12-13) 970-963-1639

HOMEMAKING / HOUSEKEEPING

Nightingales Care at Home

(ad on page 84)

2472 Patterson #16, GJ 81505 970-208-3985

Right at Home (ads on Front Cover, page 83) 2777 Crossroads Blvd, Unit 3, GJ 81506 970-697-1331

– Mountain 970-456-4610

HOSPICE

Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment. See the full Hospice section starting on page 92.

National Hospice & Palliative Care

Organization Helpline 703-837-1500

HOSPITALS

DELTA COUNTY

Delta County Memorial Hospital 1501 E 3rd St, Delta 81416 970-874-7681

EAGLE COUNTY

Vail Health 180 S Frontage Rd W, Vail 81657 970-476-2451

GARFIELD COUNTY

Grand River Health Medical Center (ad on page 115) 501 Airport Rd, Rifle 81650 970-625-1100

Valley View Hospital 1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-6535

GRAND COUNTY

Middle Park Health –Fraser Campus (ad on page 41) 31 Telemark Dr, Fraser 80442 970-724-4700

Middle Park Health –Granby Campus (ad on page 41) 1000 Granby Park Dr S, Granby 80446 970-887-5800

Middle Park Health –Kremmling Campus (ad on page 41) 214 S 4th St, Kremmling 80459 970-724-3442

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison Valley Hospital 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison 81230 970-641-1456

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HOSPITALS

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MESA COUNTY

Community Hospital

2351 G Rd, GJ 81505 970-242-0920

Family Health West

300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita 81521 970-858-3900

Grand Valley Surgical Center 710 Wellington Ave, Ste 21, GJ 81501 970-298-7800

Intermountain Health Care –

St. Mary’s Hospital

2635 N 7th St, GJ 81501 970-298-2273

Intermountain Health Care –

St. Mary’s Regional Cancer Center

750 Wellington Ave, GJ 81501 970-298-7500

Plateau Valley Health Services 58128 US Hwy 330, Collbran 81624 970-487-3565

VA Western CO Health Care System 2121 North Ave, GJ 81501 970-242-0731

MOFFAT COUNTY

Memorial Regional Health

750 Hospital Loop, Craig 81625 970-824-9411

MONTROSE COUNTY

Montrose Memorial Hospital

800 S 3rd St, Montrose 81401 970-249-2211

San Juan Cancer Center 600 S 5th St, Montrose 81401 970-497-8000

PITKIN

COUNTY

Aspen Valley Hospital 0401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-925-1120

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Pioneers Medical Center

100 Pioneers Medical Ctr Dr, Meeker 81641 970-878-5047

Rangely District Hospital 225 Eagle Crest Dr, Rangely 81648 970-675-5011

ROUTT COUNTY

UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Ctr 1024 Central Pk Dr, Steamboat Sprgs 80487 970-879-1322

HOSPITALS – PSYCHIATRIC

West Springs Hospital 515 28¾ Rd, GJ 81501 970-263-4918

Middle Park Health has hospitals and clinics strategically placed throughout Grand and Jackson Counties to best serve the needs of our rural communities and visitors.

Granby

1000 Granby Park Dr S.

Granby

970.887.5800

Emergency Medicine

Family Practice Clinic

Orthopaedics and Spine

Regenerative Medicine

Cardiology

Specialty Clinic

Pain Management

Surgical Services

Rehabilitation Services

Laboratory

Radiology/Imaging

Inpatient

Social Services

Wound Care

Nutrition Counseling

Dermatology

Gastroenterology

Behavioral Health

Kremmling

214 South 4th St.

Kremmling

970.724.3442

Emergency Medicine

Orthopaedics

Regenerative Medicine

Family Practice Clinic

Cardiology

Urgent Care

Rehabilitation Services

Laboratory

Radiology/Imaging

Extended Care

Inpatient

Social Services

Wound Care

Nutrition Counseling

Behavioral Health

Here for you, and never far away.

Fraser

31 Telemark Dr.

Fraser

970.724.4700

Emergency Medicine Laboratory Radiology/Imaging

Winter Park

47 Cooper Creek

Winter Park

970.887.5839

Walk-in Clinic

Orthopaedics

Family Practice Clinic Laboratory X-Ray

Dermatology

Cliffview

Assisted Living

710 Eagle Ave

Kremmling

970.724.3530

Assisted Living Residence

Walden

350McKinley Street

Walden

970.725.4255

Family Practice Clinic

Orthopaedics Laboratory X-Ray

Grand Lake

301 Marina Dr.

Grand Lake

970.577.6044

Family Practice Clinic Laboratory

Fraser - Rehab

45 CR 804, Suite 140

Fraser

970.887.5850

Rehabilitation Services

• In home assistance Assessments | Placements Referrals

All About Seniors offers free, hands on service for finding:

• Independent living

Kathryn Steele

Ph 970.901.9184

Fax: 720-872-2404

Email: ksteele@allaboutseniorsinc.net Like us on Facebook and Instagram Call Us Today and Learn How We Can Help Your Family!

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

All About Seniors (ad on page 42) 970-901-9184

INVESTMENTS

Edward Jones –Jim Roland, ChFC®, RICP®, AAMSTM (ad on page 31)

743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-245-4869

Edward Jones – Nate Medina – Financial Advisor (ad on page 31)

743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-628-0088

• Assisted living • Memory care

• Skilled nursing care

www.allaboutseniorsinc.net

Serving Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta & surrounding areas

LIBRARIES

Many libraries provide special services for seniors and those with physical impairments.

National Library Svc for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (NLS) 888-657-7323

DELTA COUNTY

Cedaredge Library 180 SW 6th Av, Cedaredge 81413 970-399-7674

Crawford Library 545 Hwy 92, Crawford 81415 970-399-7783

Delta Library 124 W 6th St, Delta 81416 970-874-9630

Hotchkiss Library

149 E Main St, Hotchkiss 81419 970-399-7781

Paonia Library

80 Samuel Wade Rd, Paonia 81428 970-399-7881

EAGLE COUNTY

Avon Public Library

200 Mikeala Way, Avon 81620 970-949-6797

Basalt Regional Library

14 Midland Ave, Basalt 81621 970-927-4311

Eagle Public Library

600 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-8800

Gypsum Public Library

47 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum 81637 970-524-5080

Vail Public Library

292 W Meadow Dr, Vail 81657 970-479-2184

GARFIELD COUNTY

Carbondale Branch Library

320 Sopris Ave, Carbondale 81623 970-963-2889

CMC Quigley Library

3000 CR 114, Glenwd Spgs 81601 970-947-8271

Glenwood Springs Branch

815 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-5958

New Castle Branch

402 Main St, New Castle 81647 970-984-2346

Parachute Branch

244 Grand Valley Way, Parachute 81635 970-285-9870

Rifle Branch 207 East Ave, Rifle 81650 970-625-3471

Silt Branch

680 Home Ave, Silt 81652 970-876-5500

GRAND

COUNTY

Granby Library

55 Zero St, Granby 80446 970-887-2149

Grand County Library District

– 421 Norgren Rd, Fraser 80442 970-726-5689

– 225 E Jasper Ave, Granby 80446 970-887-9411

Hot Sulpher Springs Library

150 Moffat Ave, Hot Sulpher Springs 80451 970-725-3942

Kremmling Library 380 S Eight St, Kremmling 80459 970-724-9228

GUNNISON COUNTY

Crested Butte Library

504 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte 81224 970-349-6535

Gunnison County Library District

1 Quartz St, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3485

MESA COUNTY

Central Branch

443 N 6th St, GJ 81501 970-243-4442

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Clifton Branch

3270 D 1/2 Rd, Bldg A, Clifton, 81520 970-434-6936

Collbran Branch 111 Main St, Collbran 81624 970-487-3545

DeBeque Branch 730 Minter Ave, DeBeque 81630 970-283-8625

Fruita Branch

324 N Coulson St, Fruita 81521 970-858-7703

Gateway Branch 42700 Colorado 141, Gateway 81522 970-931-2428

Orchard Mesa Branch 230 Lynwood St, GJ 81503 970-243-0181

Palisade Branch

119 W 3rd St, Palisade 81526 970-464-7557

Tomlinson Library at CMU 1100 North Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-1860

Words on Wheels –Homebound Book Program 970-683-2420

MOFFAT COUNTY

Moffat County Library 570 Green St, Craig 81625 970-824-5116

MONTROSE COUNTY

Regional Library District –Montrose Campus 320 S 2nd St, Montrose 81401 970-249-9656

Regional Library District at Naturita 107 W 1st Ave, Naturita 81422 970-787-2270

Regional Library District at Paradox

Paradox Valley School, 21501 600 Rd, Paradox 81429 970-859-7236

PITKIN COUNTY

Pitkin County Library 120 N Mill St, Aspen 81611 970-429-1948

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Meeker Library 490 Main St, Meeker 81641 970-878-5911

Rangely Library 109 E Main St, Rangely 81648 970-675-8811

ROUTT COUNTY

Bud Werner Memorial Library 1289 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-0240

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Edward Jones –

Jim Roland, ChFC®, RICP®, AAMSTM (ad on page 31) 743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-245-4869

Edward Jones – Nate Medina

– Financial Advisor (ad on page 31)

743 Horizon Ct, Ste 202, GJ 81506 970-628-0088

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

Joseph C. Barrows Insurance Agency, Inc. (ad on page 45)

327 N 7th St, Ste 1, GJ 81501 970-250-3264

VOA – Senior CommUnity Care

– Western Colorado’s PACE

Provider (ad on Inside Back Cover) 866-961-1451

– 11485 Hwy 65, Eckert 81418 970-835-2900

– 2377 Robbins Way, Montrose 81401 970-964-3500

Joseph C. Barrows Insurance Agency, Inc. (ad on page 45)

327 N 7th St, Ste 1, GJ 81501 970-250-3264

Mesa County RSVP 422 White Ave, Ste 090, GJ 81502 970-243-9839 x1

Mesa County RSVP 422 White Ave, Ste 090, GJ 81502 970-243-9839 x1

Joseph C. Barrows Insurance Agency, Inc. (ad on page 45)

327 N 7th St, Ste 1, GJ 81501 970-250-3264

Medicare 2025 “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

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

$1,676 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1676 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

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

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

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

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $185 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$257 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

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

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

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

A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

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

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be available)

These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

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

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

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

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

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.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com

Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part

C) with RX (Part D)

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)

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $185 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

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

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

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.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

Annual Deductible

$0–$590 deductible (Generic prescriptions not subject to deductible)

Initial Coverage

You pay a co-pay or coinsurance until your total out of pocket costs reach $2,000 including deductible for the calendar year

Catastrophic Coverage

$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calendar year

Part D programs are generally purchased along with Medicare A & B and a Medicare Supplement (A-N)

Approved formulary insulins are $35 per month.

There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D

Annual Election Period (AEP) 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. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2024

MEDICARE / MEDICAID INFORMATION

Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a federal program based largely on income guidelines.

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13) 145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

ADRC – Aging & Disability

Resources for Colorado –Region 11 (ad on pages 12-13) 1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81504 970-248-2746

Colorado Division of Insurance

800-930-3745

Colorado Gerontological Society

303-333-3482

Colorado Insurance Commissioner 1560 Broadway, Ste 850, Denver 80202

303-894-7499

High Country RSVP – Garfield Cnty 970-384-8744

Medicaid Hotline

800-662-9651

Medicare Hotline

800-633-4227

Medicare / Social Security Administration

800-772-1213

Medicare Choices Helpline & Claims 800-633-4227

Medicare TTY 877-486-2048

Medicare / Medicaid Fraud Hotline 800-447-8477

Mesa County RSVP 422 White Ave, Ste 090, GJ 81502 970-243-9839 x1

My Medicare Matters – NCOA 571-527-3900

PACE at HopeWest

(ad on page 94) 2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-255-7223

Senior Medicare Patrol Project 800-503-5190

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs – SHIP 888-696-7213

Statewide information. Call for local office.

SHIP – State Health Insurance

Assistance Program –

Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13) 145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Get free, unbiased information about Medicare from our SHIP counselors, they won’t try to sell you anything!

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13) 249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NATIONAL AND REGIONAL

Colorado Crisis Services

844-493-8255

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

800-826-3632

Metro Crisis Services (www.metrocrisisservices.org)

844-493-8255

Statewide referrals made

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

703-524-7600

National Institute of Mental Health

866-615-6464

National Mental Health Association

800-969-6642

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention

800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

DELTA COUNTY

River Valley Family Health

1250 Valley View Dr, Delta 81416 970-874-8981

EAGLE COUNTY

Aspen Hope Center 970-925-5858

Mind Springs Health

– 137 Howard St, Eagle 81632 970-328-6969

– 395 E Lionshead Cir, Ste 1, Vail 81657 970-476-0930

GARFIELD COUNTY

Mind Springs Health 2802 S Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-2583

GRAND COUNTY

Mind Springs Mental Health – Granby 244 E Agate Ave, Granby 80446 970-887-2179

The Health Partnership of Northwest Colorado 2720 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-875-3630

GUNNISON COUNTY

Axis Health System 710 N Taylor, Gunnison 81230 970-252-3200

JACKSON COUNTY

Mind Springs Mental Health –Walden 350 McKinley St, Walden 80480 970-723-0055

MESA COUNTY

PrimeHealth+

Medical / Behavioral Health (ad on page 63) 970-200-1600 – 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 – 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 – 2139 N 12th St, Ste 2, GJ 81501

MOFFAT COUNTY

Mind Springs Mental Health – Craig 439 Breeze St, Craig 81625 970-824-6541

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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Northwest Colorado Health –Community Health Center & Prevention Services Craig 745 Russel St, Craig 81625 970-824-8233

Reaching Everyone

Preventing Suicide (REPS)

465 Anglers Dr, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-846-8182

MONTROSE COUNTY

Axis Health System

605 E Miami Rd, Montrose 81401 970-252-3200

– Emergency Services 970-252-6220

PrimeHealth+

Medical / Behavioral Health (ad on page 63)

87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401 970-200-1674

PITKIN COUNTY

Aspen Counseling Center –

Mind Springs Health 0405 Castle Creek Rd, Ste 207 Aspen 81611 970-920-5555

Aspen Hope Center 970-925-5858

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Mind Springs Mental Health 17497 W Hwy 64, Rangely 81648 970-675-8411

ROUTT COUNTY

Mind Springs Mental Health –Steamboat Springs 407 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-2141

Northwest Colorado Health 940 Central Park Dr, Ste 101, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-1632

ORTHOPAEDICS

Middle Park Health –Granby Campus (ad on page 41)

1000 Granby Park Dr S, Granby 80446 970-887-5800

Middle Park Health –

Winter Park Clinic (ad on page 41)

47 Cooper Creek Wy, Winter Park 80482 970-887-5839

PACE PROGRAMS

PACE is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

Delta County PACE

(ad on Inside Back Cover) 11485 Hwy 65, Eckert 81418 970-835-2900 / 866-961-1451

Montrose County PACE (ad on Inside Back Cover) 2377 Robins Wy, Montrose 81401 970-964-3500 / 866-961-1451

PACE at HopeWest (ad on page 94) 2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-255-7223

PALLIATIVE CARE

Specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. Care is focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. The care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment “or hospice.

HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley (ads on pages 91, 94)

823 Grand Ave, Ste 300, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-930-6008

HopeWest Hospice (ad on page 94)

2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-241-2212

PHYSICIANS

PrimeHealth+ Medical Clinic (ad on page 63) 970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 2139 N 12th St, Ste 2, GJ 81501

– 87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401

Middle Park Health –Fraser Campus (ad on page 41)

31 Telemark Dr, Fraser 80442 970-724-4700

Middle Park Health –Granby Campus (ad on page 41) 1000 Granby Park Dr S, Granby 80446 970-887-5800

Middle Park Health –Grand Lake Clinic (ad on page 41) 301 Marina Dr, Grand Lake 80447 970-887-6044

Middle Park Health –Kremmling Campus (ad on page 41) 214 S 4th St, Kremmling 80459 970-724-3442

Middle Park Health –North Park Medical Clinic (ad on page 41) 350 McKinley St, Walden 80480 970-725-4255

Middle Park Health –Winter Park Clinic (ad on page 41)

47 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park 80482 970-887-5839

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS

AARP Pharmacy Service 866-554-5376

AARP Prescription Discount Program – Member Advantages 800-456-2277

Care Mart Prescription Discount Card Program 877-321-2652

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

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PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS continued

CO Senior Medicare Patrol Hotline

800-503-5190

Lilly Patient Assistance Program

800-545-6962

Medicare Prescription Drug Card

800-633-4227

Medicine Assistance Tool – MAT (MAT.org)

888-477-2669

Merck Patient Assistance Program

800-727-5400

National Council on Aging Benefits CheckUp

(www.benefitscheckup.org)

571-527-3900

Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD)

800-792-9745

Pfizer Assistance Program

RxPathways

866-706-2400

Rx Benefits

800-377-1614

PROBATE

Charles Kline, PC

(ad on page 29)

970-856-1067

Serving the Western Slope

RAMPS

AmRamp (ad on page 53) 970-538-8695

Serving Entire Western Slope

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

The Mesa Group

– Kristie or Carol (ad on page 53) 2474 Patterson Rd #100, GJ 81505 970-216-2541

REHABILITATION FACILITIES

Rehabilitation Facilities offer full restorative therapies such as Physical, Occupational, Speech and/or Respiratory therapies and can be offered in a variety of settings including stand-alone buildings or as part of a clinical practice or existing skilled-care nursing facility. Rehabilitation Facilities can only be accessed following a hospital stay as an inpatient in a general hospital setting which has lasted for a certain number of days. Refer to our Skilled Nursing grid on pages 120-121 for an overview of skilled nursing centers and the in-patient/out-patient services they provide.

Grand River Health Care

Center (ad on page 115)

701 E 5th St, Rifle 81650 970-625-1514

Horizons Health Care & Rehab Center (ad on Inside Back Cover) 11411 Hwy 65, Eckert 81418 970-835-2600

Scan the QR code for a free evaluation

REHABILITATION FACILITIES

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970-245-0022

• Post-Acute Rehab (PARC)

• Short Term Rehab

• Physical, Occupational, Speech

• Skilled Nursing

• Specialized Wound Care

• Long Term Care • On-Site Physician

• Dietician • Transportation • Activities

• Latest in Therapy Equipment & Technology

www.LarchwoodInns.com | 2845 N. 15th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506 |

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long-term care and normally does not have certification to serve the Medicaid population. The majority of patient stays in transitional rehabilitation facilities is under 30 days and nursing, PT, OT and ST can be available 7 days a week.

Center at Foresight, The (ad on page 55)

606 E Foresight Cir, GJ 81505 970-985-7900

Larchwood Inns Skilled

Nursing & Post-Acute Rehab Facility (ads on pages 54, 115) 2845 N 15th St, GJ 81506 970-245-0022

REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

Rehabilitation Hospitals, sometimes referred to as Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals, provide intensive rehab to patients who are generally medically stable but need help to recover from injury or other medical conditions.  They can be found within a hospital or in a free-standing building.  Rehabilitation hospitals were created to provide services less costly on a per diem basis than general hospitals

but provide a high level of professional therapies such as physical, occupational and speech therapies. Rehabilitation Hospitals must offer a minimum number of physician visits, increased daily rehab hours (3 hours/day, 5 days/week of PT, OT, and/or Speech), and interdisciplinary services including increased RN oversight and nursing hours per day.

St. Mary’s Hospital & Medical Ctr 2635 N 7th St, GJ 81501 970-298-2273

Montrose Memorial Hospital

800 3rd St, Montrose 81401 970-252-2995

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Larchwood Inns Skilled

Nursing & Post-Acute Rehab Facility (ads on pages 54, 115) 2845 N 15th St, GJ 81506 970-245-0022

Middle Park Health –Fraser (ad on page 41)

45 CR 804, Ste 140, Fraser 80442 970-887-5850

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REHABILITATION SERVICES

continued from page 54

Middle Park Health –Granby Rehabilitation

(ad on page 41)

1000 Granby Park Dr S, Granby 80446 970-887-5800

Middle Park Health –

Physical Therapy & Wellness

Center (ad on page 41)

109 S 9th St, Kremmling 80459 970-724-3442 / 970-724-3102

RESPITE CARE

Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service. Please refer to our housing grids starting on page 100.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 800-272-3900

Caregiver Connections Senior Spot 970-445-0312

Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) –An Easterseals Colorado Program www.ColoradoRespiteCoalition.org 303-233-1666

Serving people caring for loved ones of all ages and all extensive care needs.

Comfort Keepers

(ads on Inside Front Cover, page 85)

– 514 28¼ Rd, Ste 5, GJ 81506 970-241-8818

– 540 Main St, Ste 108, Delta 81416 970-240-4121

Consumer Direct for Colorado –Medicaid Benefit

7951 E Maplewood Ave, Ste 125, Greenwood Village 80111 844-381-4433

Mesa Vista Respite Program (ad on page 103)

72 E Sipprelle Dr, Parachute 81635 970-285-1844

Nightingales Care at Home (ad on page 84) 2472 Patterson #16, GJ 81505 970-208-3985

Right at Home

(ad on page 83)

2777 Crossroads Blvd, Unit 3, GJ 81506 970-697-1331

– Mountain 970-456-4610

Horizons Health Care & Rehab Center (ad on Inside Back Cover) 11411 Hwy 65, Eckert 81418 970-835-2600

Valley Manor Care Center (ad on Inside Back Cover) 1401 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-9634

REVERSE MORTGAGE SERVICES

National Foundation for Credit Counseling 800-388-2227

US Dept of Housing Resource Ctr 800-225-5342

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Following are organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. For an up-to-date list of current and upcoming events and activities, log on to www.SeniorsBlueBook.com and click on the Senior Activity Calendar.

NATIONAL

Colorado Directory (for campgrounds, cabins, lodges) 888-222-4641

Road Scholar 877-426-8056

Educational travel for people 50+

United Airlines (Senior Discounts) 800-720-1765

STATEWIDE

Black Canyon National Pk

102 Elk Crk, Gunnison 81230 970-641-2337

Colorado Commission on Aging (ad on page 58) 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.

Ridgway State Park

28555 Hwy 550, Ridgeway 81432 970-626-5822

DELTA COUNTY

Alzheimer’s Association

MOD: Montrose Olathe

Delta Walk (ad on page 109)

800-272-3900

(at Confluence Park, Sept 13th, 2025)

Bill Heddles Recreation Center 531 N Palmer St, Delta 81416 970-874-0923

Cedar Ridge Golf Club 500 SE Jay Ave, Cedaredge 81413 970-856-7781

Devil’s Thumb Golf Club

9900 Devil’s Thumb Rd, Delta 81416 970-874-6262

Sweitzer Lake State Rec Area 1735 East Rd, Delta 81416 970-874-4258

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Help the Colorado Commission On Aging Advocate for Seniors

Know someone blowing out 100 candles this year?

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

Know a champion aiding older adults?

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

For more information or how to attend a CCOA meeting, contact

Adrian Cowan at 720-724-3177 or adrian.cowan@state.co.us.

Rocky Mountain Walk

(ad on page 109)

800-272-3900

(in Eagle, Sept 20th, 2025)

Avon Recreation Center 90 Lake St, Avon 81620 970-748-4060

Crown Mountain Motion & Wellness Playground at Crown Mountain Park

501 Eagle Count Dr, El Jebel 81623 970-963-6030

Gypsum Recreation Center 52 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum 81637 970-777-8888

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison Community Center 200 E Spencer, Gunnison 81230 970-641-8060

MESA COUNTY

Adobe Creek National Golf Course 876 18½ Rd, Fruita 81521 970-858-0521

Alzheimer’s Association

Western Slope Walk

(ad on page 109)

800-272-3900

(at Colorado Mesa University, Oct 11, 2025)

Bookcliff Country Club

2730 G Rd, GJ 81506 970-243-3323

Chipeta Golf Course 222 29 Rd, GJ 81503 970-245-7177

Colorado Division of Wildlife 711 Independent Ave, GJ 81505 970-255-6100

Colorado National Monument 11 Rim Rock Dr, Fruita 81521 970-858-3617

Colorado State Park 361 32 Rd, GJ 81504 970-434-3388

Colorado Welcome Center 340 Hwy 340, Fruita 81521 970-858-9335

Community Concerts of the Grand Valley

970-243-1979

Offers 7 world class concerts a year for one adult season ticket price of $70. Concerts feature national and international artists, including all genres of Music, Dance and Theatre. Shows start at 7:30 PM at Grand Junction High School auditorium, general seating, September to May.

Fruita Recreation Dept 324 N Coulson St, Fruita 81521 970-858-0360

Grand Junction Newcomers Club PO Box 3222, GJ 81502 970-549-0440

We are an active, fun, friendly organization of men and women striving to make your stay in the community a long and happy one.

GJ Parks & Recreation 1340 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-254-3866

Highline Lake State Park 1800 11-8 Rd, Loma 81524 970-858-7208

Island Acres Recreation Area 1055 Hwy 70, Palisade 81526 970-464-0548

Lincoln Park Golf Course 800 Mantlo Cir, GJ 81501 970-234-3890

Museum of the West & Lloyd Files Research Library 462 Ute Ave, GJ 970-242-0971

Offers senior discounts, programs and events. Call for Information.

Palisade Parks & Recreation 175 E 3rd St, Palisade 81526 970-464-5602

Redlands Mesa Golf Club 2325 W Ridges Blvd, GJ 81503 970-255-7400

Senior Recreation Center 550 Ouray Ave, GJ 81501 970-243-7408

Tiara Rado Golf Course 2057 S Broadway, GJ 81503 970-254-3830

Vega Reservoir 15247 N 6/10 Rd, Collbran 81624 970-487-3407

Western CO Botanical Gardens 655 Struthers Ave, GJ 81501 970-245-9030

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MONTROSE COUNTY

Alzheimer’s Association MOD:

Montrose Olathe Delta Walk (ad on page 109)

800-272-3900 (at Confluence Park, Sept 13th, 2025)

Black Canyon Golf Club 1350 Birch St, Montrose 81401 970-249-4653

Cobble Creek Golf Course 699 Cobble Dr, Montrose 81401 970-240-9542

Montrose Recreation District 16350 Woodgate Rd, Montrose 81401 970-249-7705

Montrose Pavilion Senior Center 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose 81401 970-252-4884

ROUTT COUNTY

Old Town Hot Springs – Sr Tempo 136 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80477 970-879-1828

Offers senior fitness classes

The Tennis & Pickleball Center at Steamboat Springs 2500 Pine Grove Rd, Steamboat Sprgs 80487 970-879-8400

SENIOR CENTERS

Senior centers are gathering places for seniors who are still active and are seeking a place for planned activities, friendship, and planned programs. Lunches are usually served, and transportation may be available.

DELTA COUNTY

Cedaredge Senior Center 140 NW 2nd Ave, Cedaredge 81413 970-856-3636

Delta Senior Center 247 Meeker, Delta 81416 970-874-7837

Hotchkiss Senior Center

276 W Main St, Hotchkiss 81419 970-872-3494

North Fork Senior Connections Paonia 81428 970-527-3482

Paonia Senior Center

106 3rd St, Paonia 81428 970-527-3482

EAGLE

COUNTY

Caregiver Connections Senior Spot 970-445-0312

(Mon & Wed, 1-4 pm)

El Jebel Senior Center 0020 Eagle Cnty Rd, El Jebel 81623 970-379-0020

Golden Eagle Senior Center 715 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-8896

Maloit Park Senior Wellness Ctr at Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy 1 Academy Loop, Minturn 81645 970-328-8831

GARFIELD

COUNTY

Parachute Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave, Parachute 81635 970-285-7216

GRAND COUNTY

Grand Seniors – Mountain Family Ctr

480 E Agate St, Granby 80446 970-887-3222

JACKSON COUNTY

Jackson County Council on Aging (JCCOA)

312 5th St, Walden 80480 970-723-3203

MESA COUNTY

Fruita Senior Center 324 N Coulson St, Fruita 81521 970-858-0360 x6408

Senior Recreation Center, Inc 550 Ouray Ave, GJ 81501 970-243-7408

MOFFAT COUNTY

Senior Social Center of Craig 775 Yampa St, Craig 81625 970-326-3188

MONTROSE COUNTY

Montrose Pavilion Senior Center 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose 81401 970-252-4884

Olathe Community Center 115 Main St, Olathe 81425 970-323-5391

PITKIN COUNTY

Pitkin County Senior Center 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

ROUTT COUNTY

Routt County Council on Aging (RCCOA) 1605 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-0633

Routt County Council On Aging strives to ensure that older adults can age in place by providing resources and information needed to make decisions on health, living situations and personal care needs.  RCCOA provides transportation, group dining options, Meals on Wheels, Home Care assistance, social and recreational opportunities, as well as resources and referrals. www.rccoaging.org

SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS

DELTA COUNTY

Cedar Point Health 255 SW 8th Ave, Cedaredge 81413 970-856-3146

Delta County Health Dept 255 W 6th St, Delta 81416 970-874-2165

Surface Creek Family Practice 233 Cottonwood St, Delta 81416 970-874-0336

EAGLE COUNTY

Eagle County Public Health 551 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-8896

Eagle Valley Family Practice

377 Sylvan Lake Rd, Eagle 81631 970-328-6357

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Mid-Valley Medical Center

1450 E Valley Rd, Ste 102, Basalt 81621 970-927-4666

GARFIELD COUNTY

Garfield County Public Health

195 W 14th St, Bldg A, Rifle 81650 970-625-5200

GMA New Castle Family Health

820 Castle Valley Blvd, Ste 201, New Castle 81647 970-984-0651

Grand River Family Health, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health and Specialty Clinic

501 Airport Rd, Rifle 81650 970-625-1100

Grand River Medical Clinic at Battlement Mesa

201 Sipperelle Dr, Ste K, Parachute 81635 970-285-7046

Mountain Family Health Center

1905 Blake Ave, Ste 101, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-2840

Mountain Valley Development Svcs

700 Mt. Sopris Dr, Glenwood Sprgs 81601 970-945-2306

Roaring Fork Family Physicians

978 Euclid Ave, Carbondale 81623 970-963-3350

Silt Medical Center

2001 Horseshoe Trail, Silt 81652 970-876-5700

MESA COUNTY

PrimeHealth+ Medical Clinic (ad on page 63) 970-200-1600

– 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 526 29½ Rd, GJ 81504

– 2139 N 12th St, Ste 2, GJ 81501

Grand Valley Connects –

Mesa County Public Health 510 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-683-2663

MONTROSE COUNTY

Montrose County Human Services 1845 S Townsend, Montrose 81401 970-252-7076

PrimeHealth+ Medical Clinic (ad on page 63)

87 Merchant Dr, Montrose 81401 970-200-1674

River Valley Family Health Center

308 Main St, Olathe 81425 970-323-6141

PITKIN COUNTY

Community Health Svcs

0405 Castle Crk Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5420

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

Includes senior organizations such as government, non-profit, and community organizations created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives.

NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE

AARP Colorado

303 E 17th Ave, Ste 510, Denver 80203 866-554-5376

AARP Driver Safety Program 970-243-2531 (3 classes a month. Call to schedule)

AARP ElderWatch 303-222-4444

Aging & Adult Svcs Division (AAS) 720-737-4909

Under the Direction of the Colorado Department of Human Services, the AAS Division serves Colorado’s older adults through Adult Protective Services and the State Unit on Aging.

Aging Well – Northwest CO Health 745 Russell St, Craig 81625 970-871-7676

ALS United Rocky Mountain 10855 Dover St #500, Westminster 80021 303-832-2322 Alzheimer’s Association (ad on page 109) 800-272-3900

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American Liver Foundation

800-465-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Stroke Association

800-553-6321

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

Cleaning for a Reason Program (cleaningforareason.org)

Women undergoing treatment for cancer receive the gift of free house cleaning.

Colorado Assisted Living Association (coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org)

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.

Colorado Commission on Aging (ad on page 58)

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 DORA 1560 Broadway, Ste 850, Denver 80202 303-894-7499

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

The Colorado Gerontological Society, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which began in 1980 to provide advocacy, information and assistance to Colorado older adults as well as education and networking opportunities for professionals in the field of aging.

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA)

800-877-8450

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution (GASP of Colorado)

303-444-9799

A statewide nonprofit organization that educates the public about the dangers of secondhand smoke (including e-cigarettes and marijuana) and advocates for smokefree policies at work, in public places, and in multi-unit housing. Provides lists of smoke-free hotels, apartments (including senior living), and condos online. Visit gaspforair.org

Guardianship Alliance of Colorado 801 Yosemite St, Denver 80230

303-691-9339

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

800-286-8159

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

NARFE National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association

703-838-7760

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Helpline 703-837-1500

National Kidney Foundation

800-622-9010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867

Parkinson’s Foundation

800-327-4545

Senior Hispanic Outreach Service

– Catholic Charities

6240 Smith Rd, Denver 80216 303-742-0828

United Ostomy Association

800-826-0826

Colorado – 211 (www.CO211.org)

Just Call 211

DELTA COUNTY

Advantage Health Resource

Center (ad on Inside Back Cover)

300 Stafford Ln, Ste 30215, Delta 81416

844-862-4968

A health resource center offering confidential assistance with any type of healthcare questions or needs.

Area Agency on Aging –

Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Region 10 AAA (Area Agency on Aging) is the one-stop shop for information resources and assistance for older adults and their caregivers. We can help you make educated decisions about how to remain independent by learning about your options for care and support.

Delta County Info Line

211

EAGLE

COUNTY

Eagle Cnty Healthy Aging Program

– Eagle 715 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-8896

– El Jebel / Basalt 0020 Eagle Cnty Rd, Ste E, El Jebel 80623 970-379-0020

– Minturn 1 Academy Loop, Minturn 81645 970-328-8831

The Healthy Aging Program is dedicated to serving the 60 and over population of Eagle Co with nutrition, transportation, social activities, and programs that help maintain the independence of older adults.

Eagle County Info Line

211

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

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GARFIELD COUNTY

A Little Help

970-404-1923

A Little Help is a nonprofit organization that connects neighbors to help seniors thrive, to enhance lives and strengthen our communities, by connecting them with good neighbors. A Little Help can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement. Call for more information about membership.

Garfield County ADRC (ad on pages 12-13) 970-963-1639

Garfield County Info Line 211

Garfield County Senior Program

195 W 14th St, Rifle 81650 970-945-9191 x3061

High Country Volunteer Program at Colorado Mountain College 1402 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-7486

Roaring Fork Valley Senior Matters

970-704-6149

Offers social programs for seniors

GRAND COUNTY

Grand Seniors – Mountain Family Ctr

480 E Agate St, Granby 80446 970-887-3222

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison County Info Line 211

Gunnison County Senior Resources 220 N Spruce, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

JACKSON COUNTY

Jackson County Council on Aging (JCCOA) 312 5th St, Walden 80480 970-723-3203

MESA COUNTY

Alzheimer’s Association

Colorado Chapter (ad on page 109)

200 Grand Ave, Ste 102L, GJ 81501 970-256-1274 / 800-272-3900

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71)

740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-241-0315

Mesa County ADRC – Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ad on pages 12-13) 1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-2746

Mesa County Info Line 211

Mesa County Retired Senior Volunteer Program 422 White Ave, Ste 90, GJ 81501 970-243-9839

Project Lifesaver – Mesa County Sheriff’s Office 215 Rice St, GJ 81501 970-244-3500

Project lifesaver’s program has helped provide thousands of family’s peace of mind daily knowing that their loved one has protection and safety in case they wander.

MOFFAT COUNTY

Community Budget Center

555 Yampa Ave, Craig 81625 970-824-7898

Love INC of the Yampa Valley

656 Craig St, Craig 81625 970-826-4400

Senior Social Center of Craig

775 Yampa St, Craig 81625 970-326-3188

MONTROSE COUNTY

Advantage Health Resource

Center (ad on Inside Back Cover)

700 E Main St #26, Montrose 81401 844-862-4968

A health resource center offering confidential assistance with any type of healthcare questions or needs.

Area Agency on Aging –

Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13)

145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2436

Region 10 AAA (Area Agency on Aging) is the one-stop shop for information resources and assistance for older adults and their caregivers. We can help you make educated decisions about how to remain independent by learning about your options for care and support.

Montrose County Info Line 211

Montrose Habitat for Humanity 970-252-9303

PITKIN COUNTY

A Little Help 970-404-1923

A Little Help is a nonprofit organization that connects neighbors to help seniors thrive, to enhance lives and strengthen our communities, by connecting them with good neighbors. A Little Help can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement. Call for more information about membership.

Pitkin County Info Line 211

Pitkin County Senior Services 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Love INC of the Yampa Valley 656 Craig St, Craig 81625 970-826-4400

ROUTT COUNTY

Comunidad Integrada / Integrated Community 443 Oak St, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-871-4599

LiftUp of Routt County 2125 Curve Ct, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-871-9327

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Routt County Council on Aging (RCCOA)

1605 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-0633

RCCOA strives to ensure that older adults can age in place by providing resources and information needed to make decisions on health, living situations and personal care needs.  RCCOA provides transportation, group dining options, Meals on Wheels, Home Care assistance, social and recreational opportunities, as well as resources and referrals.

Steamboat Springs Over the Hill Gang (info@ssothg.org)

SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST (SRES)

The

Mesa Group

– Kristie or Carol (ad on page 53)

2474 Patterson Rd #100, GJ 81505 970-216-2541

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Administration

Medicare Claims

800-633-4227

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213

– Glenwood Springs 120 Midland Ave, Ste 140, Glenwood Springs 81601 866-220-7898

– Grand Junction 825 N Crest Dr, GJ 81506 866-931-7120

– Montrose 1805 Pavilion Dr, Montrose 81401 866-758-1317

SUPPORT SERVICES

Support services are non-profit, for-profit and government organizations providing support and associated services such as counseling for specific illness and conditions.

NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE

ALS United Rocky Mountain 303-832-2322

Alzheimer’s Association (ad on page 109) 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 & American Stroke Association 800-242-8721

American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation 800-465-4837

American Lung Association 5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Ste 100, Greenwood Village 80111 303-388-4327

American Lung Association 800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Speech Language & Hearing Association

800-638-8255

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

Cancer Information Service

800-422-6237

Caregiver Action Network

202-454-3970

Center for Disease Control & Prevention

800-232-4636

Colorado Dept of Human Services

800-536-5298

Easter Seals Society

800-221-6827

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

(Locates AAA Nationwide)

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

800-286-8159

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

Mesothelioma Caregivers www.mesotheliomahub.com 833-997-1947

Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867

National Cancer Institute Information Service 800-422-6237

National Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

National MS Society 900 Broadway, Ste 250, Denver 80203 303-698-7400

National American Stroke Assoc 800-787-6537

Parkinson Assoc of the Rockies 1325 S Colorado Blvd, Ste 204-B, Denver 80222 303-830-1839

Parkinson Foundation 800-327-4545

United Ostomy Assoc of America 800-826-0826

United Way – 211 www.firstcall.org 211

DELTA COUNTY

Advantage Health Resource Center (ad on Inside Back Cover)

300 Stafford Ln, Ste 30215, Delta 81416

844-862-4968

A health resource center offering confidential assistance with any type of healthcare questions or needs.

Delta County ADRC (ad on pages 12-13) 970-249-2436

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Delta County Dept of Human Services – Adult Protection

320 W 5th St, Delta 81416 970-874-2030

HopeWest Dementia Support

Program (ad on page 94)

2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-248-4400

Mental Health Support Groups for Montrose & Delta 970-252-6220

EAGLE COUNTY

Eagle County Caregiver Support Group – In Conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association 970-328-8831

Eagle County Dept of Health & Human Svcs

551 Broadway St, Eagle 81631 970-328-8840

Vail Area Cancer Support

322 Beard Creek, Edwards 81632 970-569-7606

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-531-4087

GARFIELD COUNTY

A Little Help

970-404-1923

A Little Help is a nonprofit organization that connects neighbors to help seniors thrive, to enhance lives and strengthen our communities, by connecting them

with good neighbors. A Little Help can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement. Call for more information about membership.

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71)

401 27th St, Ste 105, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-718-5155

Garfield County ADRC (ad on pages 12-13) 970-963-1639

Garfield County Dept of Human Svcs

– 195 W 14th St, Bldg A, Rifle 81650 970-625-5282

– 108 8th St, Ste 300, Glenwood Springs 81601 970-945-9191x3037

GRAND COUNTY

Long Term Supports & Services 800-494-6474

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison County ADRC –Region 10 (ad on pages 12-13) 970-249-2436

Gunnison County Senior Resources 220 N Spruce St, Gunnison 81230 970-641-3244

JACKSON COUNTY

CSU Extension Office 312 5th St, Walden 80480 970-723-4298

Low Vision Services

Low Vision 101 assistive technology peer support groups educational classes

CFI’s Low Vision Program assists people of all ages who experience limitations or difficulties from a loss of vision. The CFI Low Vision Staff can assist individuals in understanding the types of services available.

Long Term Supports & Services

970-379-7944

MESA COUNTY

Alzheimer’s Association

Colorado Chapter (ad on page 109)

200 Grand Ave, Ste 102L, GJ 81501 970-256-1274 / 800-272-3900

American Red Cross

506 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-242-4851

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71) 740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-241-0315

Diabetes Support 1501 E 3rd St, Delta 81416 970-874-6410 / 970-240-7780

HopeWest Dementia Support Program (ad on page 94)

2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-248-4400

Mental Health Support Groups for Montrose & Delta 970-252-3200

Mesa County ADRC – Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ad on pages 12-13)

1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81504 970-248-2746

Can assist with transportation, relative care providers, assistance with applications for support programs including in home care, respite, dental, vision, prescription and DME.

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National MS Society

521 Rood Ave, Ste B, GJ 81501

970-241-8975

Visually Impaired Support Grp 970-644-7236

(Meets monthly: call for details)

MOFFAT COUNTY

Long Term Supports & Services

888-212-7916

MONTROSE COUNTY

Advantage Health

Resource Center

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

700 E Main St #26, Montrose 81401 844-862-4968

A health resource center offering confidential assistance with any type of healthcare questions or needs.

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71) 970-241-0315

HopeWest Dementia Support

Program (ad on page 94)

2754 Compass Dr, GJ 81506 970-248-4400

Montrose County ADRC (ad on pages 12-13) 970-249-2436

Montrose County Human Services 1845 S Townsend, Montrose 81401 970-252-7076

Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Group

800 S 3rd, 81401 970-252-2588

PITKIN COUNTY

A Little Help

970-404-1923

A Little Help is a nonprofit organization that connects neighbors to help seniors thrive, to enhance lives and strengthen our communities, by connecting them with good neighbors. A Little Help can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement. Call for more information about membership.

Pitkin County Senior Services 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Long Term Supports & Services

888-212-7916

ROUTT COUNTY

Advocates Routt County 465 Anglers Dr, Ste B, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-2034

– 24/7 Help Line 970-879-8888

TRANSPORTATION

National Center on Sr Transportation 866-528-6278

REGIONAL

ADA Paratransit 970-945-9117

(Aspen residents & Garfield County)

Angel Flight West 888-426-2643

DELTA COUNTY

All Points Transit –

Dial-A-Ride ADA and Seniors (ad on page 73)

970-874-7334

AllPointsTransit.org

EAGLE COUNTY

ECO Transit 970-328-3520

Eagle County Healthy Aging 970-328-8896

Eagle County Healthy Aging El Jebel 0020 Eagle Cnty Rd, Ste E, El Jebel 81623 970-379-0020

Medical & Basic Need Transportation 970-328-8896

GARFIELD COUNTY

A Little Help 970-404-1923

The Traveler (Garfield County Senior Program) 970-384-4855

GUNNISON COUNTY

Gunnison County Senior Transportation 970-596-6700

Mountain View Express 970-275-4768

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TRANSPORTATION

MESA COUNTY

Disabled American Vet Transportation 2121 North Ave, GJ 81501 970-263-5095

Grand Valley Transit

525 S 6th St, 1st Fl, GJ 81501 970-256-7433

Supporting Our Seniors (SOS)

1129 Colorado Ave, GJ 81501 970-248-2746

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Service –Grand Junction (ad on page 85)

2809 Bunting Ave, Unit B, GJ 81501 970-254-8888

MONTROSE COUNTY

All Points Transit –AllPointsTransit.org (ad on page 73) 970-249-0128

Montrose City Bus (AllPointsTransit.org) 970-240-1951

PITKIN COUNTY

A Little Help 970-404-1923

ADA/Paratransit and Senior Van 970-384-4855

Pitkin County Senior Svcs 0275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen 81611 970-920-5432

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) 970-925-8484

Snowmass Senior / Disabled Svcs – Snowmass 970-923-2543

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Meeker Streaker – Rio Blanco Cnty 970-629-1545

Rangely Rambler – Rio Blanco Cnty 970-629-1545

Town of Dinosaur – Senior Bus 970-374-2047

ROUTT COUNTY

Routt County Council on Aging (RCCOA) 1605 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-0633

TRUST MANAGEMENT

Charles Kline, PC (ad on page 29) 970-856-1067

Serving the Western Slope

URGENT CARE

Family Health West – After Hour Care 2237 Redlands Pkwy, GJ 81507 970-243-1707

Middle Park Health –Kremmling Campus (ad on page 41) 214 S 4th St, Kremmling 80459 970-724-3442

VETERAN SERVICES

NATIONAL

AND STATEWIDE

Debt Management

800-827-0648

Education Benefits

888-442-4551

Health Benefits

877-222-8387

Health Eligibility Center

800-929-8387

Home Loans

877-827-3702

Homeless Veterans

877-424-3838

Insurance Center

800-669-8477

Medical Foster Home

970-263-2800 x1320

The VA Medical Foster Home program is looking for paid foster caregivers who are able to provide a nurturing home environment for veterans. We are also welcoming qualified veterans who are in need of day to day assistance with medical and personal care and prefer a home setting rather than a facility

National Association of Blind Veterans

410-659-9314

Senior Care Associates –VA Aid & Attendance

Specialists Nationwide

801-424-1444

Tri-Care for Life Prescription Svcs

877-363-1303

VA Benefits

800-827-1000

VA Healthcare Enrollment

877-222-8387

Veterans Administration

800-827-1000

Veterans Crisis Line

800-273-8255

Veterans Health Administration

Toll-Free Hotline

877-222-8387

DELTA COUNTY

Comfort Keepers

(ads on Inside Front Cover, page 85)

540 Main St Ste 108, Delta 970-240-4121

Veterans Service Office

501 Palmer St, Ste 210, Delta 81416 970-874-2082

EAGLE COUNTY

Veterans Service Office

551 Broadway, Eagle 81631 970-328-9674 / 970-328-8895

GARFIELD COUNTY

Veterans Service Office

195 W 14th St, Bldg A, Rifle 81650 970-618-2053

Western Slope Veterans Coalition

801 Colorado Av, Glenwood Springs 81601

970-233-8735

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VETERAN SERVICES

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GUNNISON COUNTY

Veterans Service Office

225 N Pine St, Gunnison 81230 970-641-7919

MESA COUNTY

American Red Cross

506 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-242-4851

Comfort Keepers

(ads on Inside Front Cover, page 85)

482 28¼ Rd, GJ 81506 970-241-8818

DAV 2121 North Ave, GJ 81501 970-242-0731 / 970-249-7595

Mesa County Veterans Service Ofc 512 29½ Rd, GJ 81504 970-248-2733

Assists with accessing Veteran and survivor benefits, completing and submitting forms, and end of life planning for Veterans.

Nightingales Care at Home

(ad on page 84)

2472 Patterson #16, GJ 81505 970-208-3985

The Vet Center

561 25th Rd, Ste 101, GJ 81505 970-245-4156

Readjustment counseling for combat Vets & their families.

VA Western CO Health Care System 2121 North Ave, GJ 81501 970-242-0731

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 3244 F ¼ Rd, Clifton 81520 970-434-9470

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Service –Grand Junction (ad on page 85) 2809 Bunting Ave, Unit B, GJ 81501 970-254-8888

Western Region One Source 482 28 Rd, GJ 81501 844-458-9767

MONTROSE COUNTY

Montrose County Veterans Svcs 1140 N Grand Ave, Montrose 81401 970-249-2115

Warrior Resource Center 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way, Montrose 81401 970-765-2210

VISION RESOURCES

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

American Foundation of the Blind 800-232-5463

Audio Information Network 877-443-2001

Braille Institute of America 800-272-4553

Center for Independence (ads on pages 21, 71) 740 Gunnison Ave, GJ 81501 970-241-0315

Center for People with Disabilities –Senior Low Vision Services 303-442-8662

Colorado Center for the Blind 303-778-1130

Colorado Gerontological Society 1129 Pensylvania St, Denver 80203 303-333-3482

Colorado Talking Book Library 800-685-2136

Colorado Vocational Rehab Svcs

222 S 6th St, Ste 215, GJ 81501 970-248-7103

Eye Bank Association 202-775-4999

Eye Care America (www.EyeCareAmerica.org) 877-887-6327

Eagle Valley Vision

313 Chambers Ave, Unit C, Eagle 81631 970-328-3937

Foundation Fighting Blindness 800-683-5555

Lighthouse International 800-284-4422

Magnisight 800-753-4767

National Eye Institute Info Center 301-496-5248

National Federation of the Blind 410-659-9314

Prevent Blindness America 800-331-2020

Recorded Magazines 888-724-6423

Vintage – Region 12 (ad on pages 12-13)

249 Warren Ave, Silverthorne 80498 970-468-0295

WELLNESS & HEALTH

Aging Well – RCCOA 1605 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-0633

ERBM Recreation Center –Meeker Recreation Ctr 101 Ute Rd, Meeker 81641 970-878-3403

Middle Park Health –Physical Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 41) 109 S 9th St , Kremmling 80459 970-724-3442 / 970-724-3102

Old Town Hot Springs 136 Lincoln Av, Steamboat Springs 80487 970-879-1828

Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park 611 S Stanolind Ave, Rangely 970-675-8211

WILLS & TRUSTS

Charles Kline, PC (ad on page 29) 970-856-1067 Serving the Western Slope

Chayet & Danzo, LLC (ad on page 23) 866-873-6596 / 303-355-8500

– Denver

650 S Cherry St, Ste 710, Denver 80246

– Vail & Aspen Valley 105 Edwards Village Blvd, Ste D-201, Edwards 81632

Understanding Senior Care In-Home Options

Choosing the right care option for seniors can be overwhelming. This guide breaks down the differences between different in-home options, helping you make informed decisions for your cllients, patients or loved ones. For more information please visit seniorsbluebook.com.

NON MEDICAL HOME CARE

What is it:

Who is it for:

In-home assistance focusing on personal care and daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship. Services are non-medical in nature and are designed to help seniors maintain independence in their home.

Best suited for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but do not require medical supervision or treatment.

HOME HEALTH CARE

What is it:

Who is it for:

Medical care at home provided by licensed healthcare professionals, including aides, nurses, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Services may include wound care, administering medications, managing chronic conditions, and post surgery care and therapy. A doctor must refer a patient for home health care.

Appropriate for seniors who need medical treatment or rehabilitation at home.

HOSPICE CARE

What is it:

Who is it for:

Medical care at home for patients with a lifelimiting illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative care rather than curative treatment. An interdisciplinary team (Doctor, Nurse, Aide, Social Worker, Chaplain and Volunteer Services) works together to help the patient, caregiver, and family.

Suitable for patient with a terminal illness. A doctor must refer a patient for hospice care.

How Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships Boost Health and Well-Being

Strong relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are more than just heartwarming. They have been shown to contribute to better health, sharper minds, and deeper emotional connections across generations.

At Right at Home, we’ve seen firsthand how relationships in grandfamilies (also called kinship families) improve the quality of life for both older adults and younger family members.

The Health Benefits Go Both Ways

For grandparents:

Reduces the risk of depression, cognitive decline, and even chronic illness.

Conversations and shared ac tivities also help keep the mind active, stimulating memory, language, and problem solving.

For grandchildren:

Greater emotional intelligence, resilience, and a stronger sense of identity.

n Don’t assume disinterest. Despite language difference Grandparents care and children are always listening.

n Ask open-ended questions. Encouraging storytelling and reflection.

n Be mindful of hearing or cognitive limitations.

n Respect different life stages. Understanding context helps both sides show compassion.

More stability, better behavior, and improved academic outcomes.

Communication gaps and language barriers can be bridged

Here are some tips for different generations to improve communication with each other:

Supporting Each Other Through Care

In-home caregiving often highlights how much grandparents and grandchildren lean on one another. These roles can be deeply rewarding, but also emotionally complex for both parties.

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Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Care.

Approved state and federal community provider for the following cases:

• Non-Medical Home Care

• Private Pay

• Veteran’s Administration

• Certified Medicaid provider

• IHSS - Medicaid In-Home Support Services

• All Long Term Insurance

970-639-2048 (Grand Junction) 1048 Independent Ave, #A119 Grand Junction, CO 81505

970-417-4812 (Delta/Montrose) 126 S. Park Ave, Montrose, CO 81401

How Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships

Boost

Health and Well-Being

Whether or not the grands relationships include caregiving, there are many ways to support them:

n Schedule regular visits or calls.

n Share activities. Cook a favorite recipe together, take a walk, or explore family history.

n Use tech—current and older—to stay connected.

n Include caregiving support. Agencies like Right at Home can ease the load by providing daily assistance and helping maintain a safe, comfortable home environment.

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Caregiving Equals Connection

Grandparent-grandchild relationships remind us that caregiving is more than a service; it’s a connection. At Right at Home, we’re proud to support families in building and maintaining those connections, every step of the way. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by David McKendry, an owner with Right at Home and may be reached at 970-697-1331 or by email at david@ gjhomecare.com

*COUNTIES: D=Delta / EG=Eagle / GD=Grand / GR=Garfield / GN=Gunnison / MO=Moffat / MS=Mesa / MN=Montrose / PT=Pitkin / RB=Rio Blanco / RO=Routt

**THERAPIES: S=Speech / P=Physical / O=Occupational / R=Respiratory IBC = Inside Back Cover ***PAYMENT METHODS: PP=Private Pay / PI=Private

CenterWell Home Health

Svcs

In-Home Supportive Services

In Colorado, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a Medicaidfunded program designed to assist individuals with disabilities or elderly individuals who need help with daily activities.

These services enable individuals to live independently in their own homes rather than in institutional settings. IHSS provides support with tasks like personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication management.

Eligible participants must meet specific criteria, including being a Colorado resident, requiring assistance due to a disability, and meeting

income and resource limits. Services are tailored to each individual’s needs and are delivered by trained caregivers, who may be family members or professional aides.

IHSS is an essential resource for people with disabilities or the elderly, enhancing their quality of life by promoting independence while providing necessary care. It also alleviates the financial burden of long-term institutional care, offering a more cost-effective and personalized solution for those in need.~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Amazing Care Home Health Services. For more information they may be reached at 303-755-3170. See ad below.

• Skilled Nursing

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies

• Medical Social Workers

• Family IHSS Providers

• Home Health Aides

• Family CNA Providers

• Private Duty Nursing Family and Foster Care Nursing providers

Servicing El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Mesa, Delta, & Montrose 4565 Hilton Parkway, Colorado Sprgs, CO 80907 719-219-0691

Servicing Adams, Arapahoe, Denver & Douglas 2821 S. Parker Rd., #615 Aurora, CO 80014 303-755-3170

Servicing Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson 10385 Westmoor Dr., #210 Westminster, CO 80021 303-755-3170

Larimer & Weld 5285 McWhinney Blvd. Loveland, CO 80538 970-286-6980

The Hidden Cost of “Toughing It Out”: Why Asking for Help

There’s a generation of older adults who pride themselves on grit. They’ve weathered wars, recessions, and raised families with little more than elbow grease and persistence.

So when everyday tasks like bathing, cooking, or managing medications become harder, their instinct is often to power through and not ask for help.

But here’s the thing: waiting too long to bring in support doesn’t preserve independence—it risks it. Falls, missed medications, malnutrition, and isolation are just a few of the

hidden consequences that can spiral into ER visits or permanent moves out of the home.

Getting help before there’s a crisis is the key to staying in control.

Home-based care isn’t about taking over someone’s life—it’s about reinforcing it. The right kind of support, delivered by trained professionals, can extend independence, prevent hospitalizations, and reduce the stress on adult children trying to do it all themselves. In many cas-

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*COUNTIES: D=Delta / EG=Eagle / GD=Grand / GR=Garfield / GN=Gunnison / MO=Moffat / MS=Mesa / MN=Montrose / PT=Pitkin / RB=Rio Blanco / RO=Routt

****Therapies: A=Aroma / Ma=Massage / Mu=Music / P=Pet

**Services: RN= Registered Nurse / SW= Social Worker / C=Chaplain / V=Volunteers

***Levels of Care: RO=Routine / RE=Respite / GIP=General In-patient / CC=Continuous Care

*****PAYMENT METHODS: Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com PP=Private Pay / PI=Private Insurance / LT=Long Term Insurance / VA=Veteran Administration / MA=Medicaid / MC=Medicare /HM=Managed Care Insurance / O=Other

ADDITIONAL HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS

970-208-1430 Pioneers Hospital Home Health 970-878-9265 Rangely District Hospital Home Health

PASCO SW Home Health & Hospice

Gunnison Valley Health Home Medical Svcs and Hospice & Palliative Care

970-249-6080

970-675-4231 Touch of Care Hospice

970-641-4254 Memorial Regional 970-824-6882 Northwest Colorado Health –Hospice Craig 970-824-8000 Northwest Colorado Health –Hospice Steamboat 970-871-7629

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

Aspen / Pitkin Housing Authority 18 Truscott Pl, Aspen 81611 970-920-5050

Delta Housing Authority 501 E 14th St, Delta 81416 970-874-7266

Eagle County Housing Authority

500 Broadway St, Eagle 81631 970-328-8770

Garfield County Housing Dept – Main Office 1430 Railroad Ave, Unit F, Rifle 81650 970-625-3589

Grand County Housing Authority 612 Hemlock St, Hot Sulpher Springs 80451 970-725-3070

Grand Junction Housing Authority 8 Foresight Cir, GJ 81505 970-245-0388

Gunnison Housing Authority 202 E Georgia Ave, Gunnison 81230 970-641-7900

Housing Resources of West CO 524 30 Rd, Ste 3, GJ 81504 970-241-2871 x101

HUD – FHA Resource Center 800-225-5342

Moffat County Housing Authority 633 Ledford St, Craig 81625 970-824-3660x5

Mesa County & Surrounding Areas

ABODE of COLORADO HOSPICE &

HEALTH

www.abodehospiceandhomehealth.com

Understanding Senior Living Options

Choosing the right care option for seniors can be overwhelming. This guide breaks down the differences between different Senior Living Options, helping you make informed decisions for your cllients, patients or loved ones. For more information please visit seniorsbluebook.com.

INDEPENDENT LIVING

What is it:

Who is it for:

What is it:

Who is it for:

What is it:

Who is it for:

Apartment-style communities designed for active seniors. Amenities could include housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and meals. No medical care or daily assistance provided by community.

Best for seniors who are self-sufficient and seek a lifestyle with fewer responsibilities and more social opportunities.

ASSISTED LIVING

Apartment-style living with personal care services, such as help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Residence includes meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and staff available 24/7. Facility may include a Memory Care Unit for patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related conditions.

Ideal for seniors who need regular assistance, but do not require round-the-clock medical care.

SKILLED NURSING

24/7 medical care in a licensed facility with healthcare professionals. Facilities offer rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, and long-term care for chronic conditions. Private and Semi-private rooms available.

Appropriate for seniors with serious health conditions that require constant medical supervision and care.

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

Creek Vista Senior Apts970-527-8437

Crossroads at Delta970-874-1421

Delta Village Apts 970-874-3333

Manor

Glenwood Manor II 970-945-8322

New Castle Senior Housing970-984-0779

Silt Senior Housing970-625-3589

Sopris Lodge at Carbondale Senior Living 970-519-2240

Valley Senior Housing970-625-3589

Grand County Senior Homes970-887-3122

Independence Village970-858-2174 Nellie Bechtel Gardens970-208-9541

Solstice at Grand Valley

Solstice at Mesa View

Staying on Top of Your Health: Tips for How Older Adults Can Track Important Medical Information

As we age, managing our health often becomes more complex— multiple doctors, prescriptions, and procedures can make it difficult to keep everything straight But staying organized is key to maintaining good health, ensuring continuity of care, and avoiding unnecessary complications.

. Here are a few simple and effective ways older adults can keep track of their medical history and doctor visits.

Start a Health Journal, Notebook or Binder – Include in your dedicated health journal a list of current medications and dosages, past surgeries and diagnoses, allergies and immunizations, healthcare provider contact information, and a log of appointments and any test results.

Use a Digital App or Smartphone Calendar – A simple smartphone calendar can track upcoming appointments, prescription reminders and questions to ask during provider visits. Or if not comfortable with technology, use a paper calendar and keep it in an easy to access spot.

friend to attend appointments with you, help manage paperwork and assist in decision making. A companion is very helpful especially assisting in recalling details.

Create a Medication List – Create an up-to-date medication list to keep in your purse or wallet. This is helpful in emergencies and is easy to find when at provider appointments.

Request Visit Summaries - After each appointment, ask for a printed summary. It will usually include what was discussed, changes in treatment, and next steps. File these in your health binder or keep in a safe place to reference easily.

Being proactive about managing your health information empowers you to make informed decisions, catch errors early, and make your doctor visits more productive. A little organization can lead to better health and greater peace of mind. ~

Designate a Health Advocate – Ask a trusted family member or

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es, just a few hours of help per week can make all the difference—keeping routines intact, dignity preserved, and families feeling supported.

We hear it all the time: “I wish we’d called sooner.”

If you’re not sure whether it’s time for help, try this: ask yourself whether tasks that used to feel easy now feel exhausting, confusing, or risky. Are meals skipped? Medications missed? Are you—or your loved one—avoiding the stairs, struggling with hygiene, or feeling more isolated than usual? These signs often whisper before they shout.

Aging with dignity doesn’t mean doing it alone. It means doing it wisely. ~

The strongest people know when to say: “I want to stay in my home, and I’m smart enough to get help to do that.”

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jeff Pitts, the owner and CEO of Comfort Keepers, serving Western Colorado. He may be reached at 970-241-8818 or by email at jeffpitts@ ckcolorado.com.

Every Veteran Has A Story Worth Telling

Remember and Honor is a project dedicated to honoring our veterans by preserving their life stories, with emphasis on their time in uniform—so they are never lost, never forgotten.

To date, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with over 600 veterans from Northern Colorado.

There has always been only one rule with this project: every veteran’s story matters.

It doesn’t matter whether they stormed a beach or spent their service peeling potatoes in KP duty. Their voices deserve to be heard for those who would like to tell their stories.

When starting this project twenty years ago, I focused on World War II and Korean War veterans because the clock was ticking with them. Of the 400 WWII veterans I’ve interviewed, only five are still with us today, as of summer 2025. My focus now is the Vietnam Veterans. The clock is now ticking for them, with age and many sadly battling the devastating effects of Agent Orange.

To every veteran reading this: please, share your story.

Whether through an interview, a written account, or simply a conversation with your family, your experiences matter. You have lived history. You have seen and felt what textbooks cannot capture. And those who love you will be forever grateful

To family members and friends: ask the veterans in your life to tell their story.

You may think you have all the time in the world, but the truth is, one day, the chance will be gone. The greatest way to honor them is to listen—to show them their experiences, their sacrifices, and their lives meant something.

If you or someone you know is a veteran who would like to share their story, I would be honored to help preserve it.

With gratitude,

Brad Hoopes Founder, Remember and

Honor

brad.hoopes@rememberandhonor. com

970-631-2027

www.rememberandhonor.com

youtube.com/ @rememberandhonorstories

to hear your voice.