PUEBLO AREA AGENCY ON AGENCY

GET TO KNOW THE PUEBLO AREA AGENCY ON AGING (PAAA)--The Behind-The-Scenes Givers

The Pueblo Area Agency on Aging (PAAA) is administered under Pueblo County Department of Human Services. PAAA mission is to provide a coordinated, comprehensive service delivery system that assists older citizens in maintaining independence, health and personal well-being. PAAA is funded under the Older Americans Act and contracts with various agencies in Pueblo to provide services to the community.

Services provided by SRDA, First Light Home Care, Colorado Legal Services, and Center Toward Self Reliance are possible due to funding provided by the Pueblo Area Agency on Aging. Partnerships between PAAA and these agencies provide services and assistance to older adults residing in Pueblo County. Two requirements to qualify for services are, reside in Pueblo County and be 60 years of age or older. Contact PAAA for services at 719-583-6120 or directly to the agencies providing the service.

PAAA services available through partnerships with local agencies are:

SRDA 719-545-8900

• Congregate Meals

• Home Delivered Meals • Nutrition Counseling

• Transportation

First Light Home Care 719-5697685

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman • Matter of Balance

• Philips Lifeline

• ADRC/211

• Homemaker

• Caregiver Respite

Center Toward Self-Reliance 719-546-1271

Vouchers to assist with out-of-pocket costs associated with dental work, dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids are available through PAAA. Farm vouchers are available July through September to allow the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at participating local farms.

OUR PARTNERS:

• Blind and Visually Impaired Program • Chore Services

Jennifer Novak, PAAA Program Assistant

Colorado Legal Services 719545-6708

Russ Guerrero, Administrator - Adult Programs

• Public benefits appeal

• Divorce, custody, emotional/ physical abuse of the elderly

For information on services, call: (719) 583-6120 or email Jennifer.Novak@ pueblocounty.us.

All services through PAAA and partners are first come, first serve. Funding is limited and not guaranteed.

Dina Godinez, PAAA Program Coordinator (719) 583-6318 or email Dina. Godinez@pueblocounty.us

• Evictions, landlord/tenant disputes, housing discrimination

• Bankruptcy, small claims, garnishment, identity theft

• Wills, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianships

• Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance email Jennifer.Novak@pueblocounty.us

The Pueblo Advisory Council on Aging (PACA) is an advisory board to PAAA. PACA Board members are appointed by the Board of County Commissions and is composed of community members who have a vested interest to improve the quality of life for older adults.

If Interested in serving on the PACA Board, please visit https:// county.pueblo.org/boards-and commissions/boards-and-commissions or call 719-583-6120 to have an application mailed to you.