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Abuse | Elder Care | Health
Care | Housing Information | Independent
Living and Assistive Technology | Legal
Services | Mental Health
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Food Assistance Programs | Senior
Employment | Senior
Resource Councils | Volunteers | |
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| Recreation/Wellness
Programs |
| Montrose Recreation District - Senior Programs |
| All area residents are welcome and encouraged to be part of the
Montrose Senior Center, located in the beautiful Montrose Pavilion.
A wide variety of recreation programs and classes developed for adults
50+ are available to provide fun, friendships and activities that
stimulate the body, mind and spirit. Contact: Montrose Pavilion Senior
Center Location: 1800 Pavilion Road Montrose, CO 81401; Senior Center
Recreation Office Phone: 252-4884 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| www.montroserec.com |
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| City of Delta Culture and Recreation |
| Comprehensive array of Older Adult recreation/wellness/cultural
programs. Serving Delta and Delta County. Call 874-0923 for information. |
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| Adult Day Care Programs |
| VOA Senior Adult Day Program |
| Provides day programming for dependent older adults who are physically
frail, suffer from chronic health problems, or have been disgnosed
with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Facility is located
in Montrose. Call (970)-252-9359 for additional information. |
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| Onarga House |
| Social-recreational program providing daytime oversight,nutrition
and assistance with activities of daily living. Small group activities
and outings. Private pay. Call 970-527-5252 or take a virtual tour
at www. colorado-assisted-living.com |
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| Day-By-Day |
| Adult Daycare Center located in Delta that provides age appropriate
activities that encourage mental and physical well-being. Call 874-4195. |
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| Adult
Income and Medical Support Programs |
| Adult Income and Medical Support Programs |
| The State of Colorado provides financial grants to low-income aged,
blind and disabled persons to assist them in meeting basic living
costs and to pay for funeral and burial costs. Call for a program
description (303) 866-2800. These programs are administered by the
County Departments of Health and Human Services and include the following:
Aid to Needy Disabled (AND) and Aid to Blind (AB) Programs; Aid to
Needy Disabled Medically Correctable Pilot Project ·Old Age Pension
(OAP) Basic Grant Program; Colorado Supplement Programs; Burial Assistance
Program; Old Age Pension - Supplemental Security Income Assistance
Project; Old Age Pension Employment Pilot Project; Old Age Pension
Dental Program; Adult Medical Assistance Programs. Includes eligibility
and long term care case management delivery systems for Medicaid
and Old Age Pension Health & Medical Care Fund Program. County Social
Services Offices for Region 10: Delta – 970-874-2030; Gunnison – 970-641-3738;
Hinsdale - 970-641-3738; Montrose – 970-252-5000; Ouray – 970-325-4438;
San Miguel - 970-728-4412 |
| www.cdhs.state.co.us/ADRS/AAS/aims.html |
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| Advocacy Organizations |
| Alzheimer's Association |
| The premier source of information and support for over 62,000 Coloradoans
with Alzheimer's disease. Families throughout the state have access
to support services through regional offices. In Region 10: Southwestern
Colorado 701 Camino del Rio, #115A Durango, CO 81301 (970) 259-0122
(970) 259-6055 fax. Serving residents in Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale,
La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties.
Western Slope 761 Rood Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 256-1274
(970) 243-6924 fax. Serving residents in Delta, Garfield, Gunnison,
Lake, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Pitkin and Rio Blanco Counties. HELPLINE
800-864-4404 Information, assistance and referral available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
Toll Free 888-535-3241 |
| www.alzrockymtn.org |
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| AARP Chapter #1402 (Montrose) |
| Montrose Chapter of national organization dedicated to addressing
older adult awareness and needs. Meets 4th Friday (monthly). Contact:
Lavon Campbell (970) 249-3342 |
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| Colorado
Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook |
| Colorado Senior Law Handbook |
| Colorado Senior Law Handbook put out by the Elder Law Section of
the Colorado Bar Association. |
| www.cobar.org/group/index.cfm?category=726&EntityID=dpwfp |
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| County
Health and Human Services Departments |
| Region 10 County Health and Human Service Depts. |
| Delta County: Health Department - 970-874-2165, Social Services
- 970-874-2030; Hinsdale County - Human Services -970-641-3244, Public
Health Nurses - 970-944-0321; Gunnison County - Public Health - 970-641-0209,
Human Services - 970-641-3244; Montrose County - Health and Human
Services - 970-252-5000; Ouray County - Social Services - 970-325-4437;
San Miguel County - Social Services - 970-728-4411. |
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| Elder Abuse |
| Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation |
| Elder abuse may include the following: · Physical Abuse/Mistreatment · Sexual
Abuse · Verbal & Emotional Abuse · Unreasonable Confinement or Restraint · Financial
Exploitation · Caretaker Neglect · Self-Neglect. If you are an elderly
or disabled adult who is abused, exploited or neglected, or if you
know someone who is: Call the police or sheriff in your community
OR Call the Adult Protection Services Unit of your county Department
of Social Services to request an investigation. In Colorado, for
further information call – 1-800-773-1366. County Social Services
Offices for Region 10: Delta – 970-874-2030; Gunnison – 970-641-3738;
Hinsdale - 970-641-3738; Montrose – 970-252-5000; Ouray – 970-325-4438;
San Miguel - 970-728-4412 |
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| National Center on Elder Abuse |
| Provides complete information about elder abuse and prevention.
202-898-2586 |
| www.elderabusecenter.org |
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| CO Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection |
| Mission: To provide statewide understanding of elder/adult abuse
and the rights and protections available to elder and at-risk adults.
1-800-773-1366 or 970-674-1774 |
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| AARP ElderWatch |
| A program of the Colorado Attorney General and the AARP Foundation
was established to protect older Coloradoans from financial exploitation.
A toll-free senior assistance hotline is available – 1-800-222-4444. |
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| Adult Protection and Elder Rights Program |
| An office of the CO Department of Human Services, Division of Aging
and Adult Services. "The mission of the Adult Protection/Elder Rights
Unit is to assure the safety, independence, and health of older and
disabled adults who are at risk of abuse, exploitation, and neglect." Contact
- 303-866-2676. |
| www.cdhs.state.co.us/ADRS/AAS/adprot.htm |
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| Elder Care |
| Eldercare Locator |
| A nation-wide resource for identifying information and referral
services provided by State and Area Agencies on Aging across the
country. 1-800-677-1116 |
| www.eldercare.gov |
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| Aging Parents and Elder Care |
| Website contains a wealth of information... a variety of articles,
comprehensive checklists and links to key resources... that will
be very helpful to family caregivers and others. |
| www.Aging-Parents-and-Elder-Care.com |
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| Health Care |
| Benefits Check-Up |
| Helps people age 55 and over to find programs that may pay for
some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities
and other essential items or services. Fill out a simple questionnaire
that is confidential and the service is free. |
| www.benefitscheckup.org |
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| Medicare |
| Medicare is the health insurance program for people 65 years and
over, some people with disabilities under age 65, and people with
End-Stage Renal Disease. |
| www.medicare.gov |
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| Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program |
| The Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program, within the Colorado
Division of Insurance, helps people enrolled in Medicare with questions
about Medicare health insurance. Consumers may contact their regional
community program by calling toll-free 1-888-696-7213. |
| www.coloradomedicare.com |
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| Who Does What in Colorado Health Care? |
| A comprehensive listing of health care services in Colorado. |
| www.chcpf.state.co.us |
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| Colorado Mental Health Centers |
| In Region 10 contact: Midwestern Mental Health Center PO Box 1208
Montrose CO 81402 970-252-3200 |
| www.midwestmhc.org |
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| Housing Information |
| Colorado Division of Housing |
| www.dola.state.co.us |
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| Rural Housing Service of the USDA |
| www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs |
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| Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) |
| www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm |
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| West Central Housing Development Organization |
| 970-874-8204 |
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| Nursing Home Information |
| The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency
that oversees Medicare and Medicaid, has a web site to help people
in their search for a nursing home. |
| www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp |
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| Independent
Living and Assistive Technology |
| Assistive Technology Partners |
| Provides information and assistance in obtaining assistive technology
equipment, devices and services for individuals with disabilities
and their families to help them maintain independence in their own
homes. Call -303-315-1280. |
| www.uchsc.edu/atp |
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| Independent Living Center |
| Provides an array of independent living services in non-residential
settings to individuals regardless of the type of disability they
have. Independent living skills training may be of value to adults
that acquire physical and mental limitations as they age. Region
10 is served by the following Independent Living Center: Center for
Independence 1600 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-241-0315 |
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| Legal Services |
| Lincoln W. Anderson, LLC |
| Regional Elder Legal Services. Mr. Anderson is a Member of the
National Academy of Elder Attorneys, Inc. Address: 1825 East Main
Street Montrose, CO 81401 Phone: (970) 318-1228 email: lincolnanderson@independence.net |
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| Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid |
| Providing free legal assistance to elderly residents of Delta,
Gunnison, Hinsdale Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties. (970)249-7202 |
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| Mental Health Center |
| Midwest Colorado Mental Health Center |
| Provides outpatient mental health services to the residents of
Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, San Miguel, and Hinsdale counties
of Western Colorado. The array of services includes: Outpatient mental
health and substance abuse counseling; consultation and education;
24-hour emergency services; involuntary hospitalization; school based
programs; intensive family intervention; and employee assistance
programs (EAPs). Contact: P.O. Box 1208, Montrose, CO 81402 Phone:
970-252-3200 Fax: 970-252-3208 To view inforamtion about other Mental
Health Centers in Colorado, go to www.cdhs.state.co.us/ohr/mhs or
call CO Division of Mental Health, 303-866-7400. |
| www.midwestmhc.org |
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| Other Food Assistance
Programs |
| Colorado Food Stamp Program |
| The Colorado Food Stamp Program provides assistance to low-income
individuals and families of any age who need help with purchasing
food. Applications are taken at the county departments of social
services. The county worker will interview applicants and determine
the household eligibility for benefits. If eligible, the applicant
will be provided with a Quest card that can be used to purchase groceries
at any participating grocery store or other retailer. County Social
Services Offices for Region 10: Delta – 970-874-2030; Gunnison – 970-641-3738;
Hinsdale - 970-641-3738; Montrose – 970-252-5000; Ouray – 970-325-4438;
San Miguel - 970-728-4412 |
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| Commodity Supplemental Food Program |
| Another food assistance program for which individuals over the
age of 60 may be eligible is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
In Region 10, eligibility is determined at the Mexican American Development
Association (MADA) office in Montrose. Persons in any of Region 10’s
counties may apply here. If determined eligible, participants receive
a monthly food package that contains various food products such as
canned fruit and vegetables, dry goods, cereal, juice, dried beans
or peanut butter, evaporated and non-fat dried milk and cheese. Please
contact MADA at 970-249-4774 for further information or to make an
appointment for eligibility determination. |
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| Meal Call |
| A Web-based organization to assist in locating local Meals-On-Wheels
and other meal delivery and congregate meal services for senior citizens,
nation-wide. |
| www.MealCall.org |
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| Senior Employment |
| Senior Community Service Employment Program |
| Serves persons with low incomes who are 55 years old or over and
have poor employment prospects. For Region 10, contact the Workforce
Center in: Delta Workforce Center, 206 Ute St., Delta, CO 81416,
970-874-5781; Gunnison Workforce Center, 109 E. Georgia Ave., Gunnison,
CO 81230, 970-641-0031; Montrose Workforce Center, 525 East Main
St., Montrose CO, 970-249-7783; |
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| Senior Resource Councils |
| Neighbor-To- Neighbor |
| A volunteer organization dedicated to assisting with the planning
and coordination of services to meet the needs of older adults in
Ouray County. Contact: Rhonda Lance (970)275-5293 |
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| Young At Heart |
| A County Council on Aging is formed in counties to assist with
the planning and coordination of agencies and services to meet the
needs of older adults in their area. County Councils on Aging provide
advisory and development activities and coordinate some of the volunteer
opportunities in the county. Persons willing to serve their community
in this capacity should contact their respective County Council on
Aging for further information. In Gunnison County, contact: Young
At Heart Office - 970-641-2107 |
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| Montrose Golden Circle Seniors |
| A County Council on Aging is formed in counties to assist with
the planning and coordination of agencies and services to meet the
needs of older adults in their area. County Councils on Aging provide
advisory and development activities and coordinate some of the volunteer
opportunities in the county. Persons willing to serve their community
in this capacity should contact their respective County Council on
Aging for further information. For Golden Circle Seniors, call Shirley
Leonard at 970-240-9523 |
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| Delta County Council on Aging |
| An advisory council formed to assist with the planning and coordination
of Older Adult Transportation services in Delta County. Contact Ed
Douglas (970)835-9621 for additional information. |
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| Delta County Senior Resource Council |
| Organization dedicated to promoting awareness, education and networking
opportunities regarding issues on aging for seniors and their providers
in Delta County. Information: (970) 874-4992 |
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| Montrose County Senior Resource Council |
| Organization to promoting resource development and networking opportunities
for older adults in Montrose County. Call (970) 249-8865 for additional
information. |
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| Volunteers |
| Colorado West Retired Senior Volunteer Program |
| Provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference
in their community through volunteer service. 970-249-9639. |
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| Region 10 Area Agency on Aging |
| Volunteers provide the backbone for many of the organizations and
agencies that provide services in Region 10 through Older Americans
Act funding. Many older adults would like to enhance their retirement
years by using their talents and skills in service to others. Contact
any of the Region 10 Service Providers or County Councils on Aging
for further information about volunteer opportunities with each program.
Examples of volunteer activities include: assist with serving at
the meal sites; drivers needed for home-delivered meals; concerned
citizens to serve on advisory committees and councils; volunteer
drivers for transportation services; answering phones and taking
messages. |
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