BEACON Guide - Montrose/Delta 2024

Your FREE Resource Guide to Aging Well in Montrose & Delta Counties

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Aging is all about attitude, Guide so pick a good one!

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orking at BEACON Senior News has taught me that aging isn’t fair. I’ve met some lucky 80-year-olds who look like they’re 60 and several 50-year-olds who act like they’re 70. Good genes play a part, but a great attitude is even more important to aging well.

In Western Colorado, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by a wealth of local services to support your journey to aging well. Whether you’re looking at options for yourself or helping an aging parent from afar, navigating these resources can be confusing and expensive. Not to worry! We’ll help you sort them out in this trusted yearly guide to aging well in Montrose & Delta Counties.

While there are other resource guides in the area, ours stands out for these reasons:

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Relevant - The BEACON Guide organizes hundreds of local resources based on when you might need them. You’ll discover hard-to-find contact information for clubs and government agencies, retirement planners, home contractors, physicians, home health providers, retirement communities, support groups and more. We’ve also included a few insightful articles to help you make sense of it all.

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Here’s how to use The BEACON Guide: • Resources are organized in 10 sections, which appear in the order you’ll usually need them. (Some sections, like Clubs & Activities, apply to any stage of life) • Within these 10 sections, resources are listed alphabetically under their respective categories (except for Senior Housing).

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HOME SERVICES cont.

Advocacy...........................................................................................................9 Agencies on Aging.........................................................................................9 Aging in Place..................................................................................................9 Driver Safety Evaluation.............................................................................9 Elder Abuse & Neglect................................................................................9 Financial Assistance......................................................................................9 Insurance: Medicare.................................................................................. 10 Long-Term Care Planning....................................................................... 10 Meal Programs............................................................................................. 10 Transportation............................................................................................. 10 Vehicle Modification.................................................................................. 10

Handyman...................................................................................................... 22 Hardware Stores......................................................................................... 22 Home Improvement.................................................................................. 22 Home Mobility............................................................................................. 22 Home & Yard Maintenance.................................................................... 22 Housing Resources.................................................................................... 22 Real Estate..................................................................................................... 22 Reverse Mortgages.................................................................................... 22 Windows, Screens & Glass..................................................................... 22

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Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................... 25 Alzheimer’s & Dementia.......................................................................... 25 Audiologists................................................................................................... 25 Cancer.............................................................................................................. 25 Clinics............................................................................................................... 25 Dental Care.................................................................................................... 26 Depression..................................................................................................... 26 Diabetes.......................................................................................................... 26 Disabilities & Rehabilitation................................................................... 26 Equipment & Supplies.............................................................................. 26 General Surgeons....................................................................................... 26 Health Clubs.................................................................................................. 26 Health Promotion & Education........................................................... 26 Hearing Loss................................................................................................. 26 Heart Disease............................................................................................... 26 Hernias............................................................................................................ 26 Holistic Therapy.......................................................................................... 26 Hospitals & Surgical Centers................................................................. 26 Incontinence................................................................................................. 27 Insurance: Health........................................................................................ 27 Kidney Stones............................................................................................... 27 Medical Transportation........................................................................... 27 Mental Health Care & Counseling....................................................... 27 Nutrition......................................................................................................... 27 Occupational Therapy.............................................................................. 27 Orthopedics.................................................................................................. 28 Otolaryngologists (ENT)....................................................................... 28 PACE - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly................ 28 Pain Management....................................................................................... 28 Physical Therapy......................................................................................... 28 Physicians....................................................................................................... 28 Plastic Surgeons.......................................................................................... 28 Sexually Transmitted Diseases.............................................................. 28 Skin Lumps & Bumps................................................................................ 28 Speech Therapy.......................................................................................... 28 Therapeutic Massage................................................................................ 28 Thyroid & Parathyroid.............................................................................. 28 Urology............................................................................................................ 28 Vision................................................................................................................ 28 Weight Loss................................................................................................... 28

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Art & Photography..................................................................................... 13 Cars & Model Hobbies............................................................................. 13 Community Service................................................................................... 13 Conservation & Environment............................................................... 13 Dance............................................................................................................... 13 Education & Lifelong Learning............................................................. 13 Exercise & Sports....................................................................................... 13 Foreign Culture............................................................................................ 13 Games.............................................................................................................. 13 Gardening....................................................................................................... 13 Genealogy & History................................................................................. 14 Golf.................................................................................................................... 14 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 14 Music & Theatre.......................................................................................... 14 Outdoor Recreation & Parks................................................................. 14 Pets................................................................................................................... 15 Religious.......................................................................................................... 15 Senior Centers............................................................................................. 15 Social Activism............................................................................................. 15 Swimming....................................................................................................... 15 Travel................................................................................................................ 15 Veterans.......................................................................................................... 15 Writing............................................................................................................. 15

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Estate Planning............................................................................................ 19 Financial Fraud............................................................................................. 19 Financial Services....................................................................................... 19 Income Tax Preparation.......................................................................... 19 Insurance........................................................................................................ 19 Insurance: Medicare.................................................................................. 19 Planned Giving............................................................................................. 19 Reverse Mortgages.................................................................................... 19 Social Security.............................................................................................. 19

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Doors & Exterior Doors........................................................................... 22 Fences & Gates............................................................................................ 22 Furniture & Decor...................................................................................... 22

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CAREGIVING

Adult Day Care............................................................................................. 30 Companionship........................................................................................... 30 Elder Abuse & Neglect............................................................................. 30 Home Health (Medical)......................................................................... 30 Home Health (Non-Medical)............................................................... 30 Respite Care (Short-Term)................................................................... 30 Support Groups.......................................................................................... 30

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SENIOR HOUSING

Advocacy........................................................................................................ 33 Independent Living.................................................................................... 33 Assisted Living.............................................................................................. 33 Memory Care................................................................................................ 33 Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation......................................................... 33 Respite Care.................................................................................................. 33

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END OF LIFE

Advance Directives.................................................................................... 37 Cemeteries.................................................................................................... 37 Funeral & Bereavement........................................................................... 37 Funeral Preplanning.................................................................................. 37 Grief Support............................................................................................... 37 Hospice Care................................................................................................ 37 Monuments & Headstones.................................................................... 37 Wills & Probate............................................................................................ 37

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholism & Addiction........................................................................... 40 Alzheimer’s & Dementia.......................................................................... 40 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)............................................... 40

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Arthritis........................................................................................................... 40 Cancer.............................................................................................................. 40 Caregiving...................................................................................................... 40 Companionship........................................................................................... 40 Diabetes.......................................................................................................... 40 Grief.................................................................................................................. 40 Hearing Impairments................................................................................ 41 Mental Health Care & Counseling....................................................... 41 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 41 Stroke............................................................................................................... 41 Vision................................................................................................................ 41 Weight Control............................................................................................ 41

OTHER RESOURCES

Community Resources............................................................................. 44 Computers & Tech Help.......................................................................... 44 Crisis Services.............................................................................................. 44 Employment Information....................................................................... 44 Food Services & Meal Programs......................................................... 44 Income Tax Preparation & Planning................................................... 44 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection...................................................... 44 Libraries.......................................................................................................... 45 National & State Resources................................................................... 45 Newspapers & Magazines....................................................................... 45 Nuclear & Uranium Workers................................................................. 46 Pets & Animal Care.................................................................................... 46 Planned Giving & Non-Profit Support.............................................. 46 Theaters & Stages...................................................................................... 46 Transportation............................................................................................. 46 Veterans Information................................................................................ 46 Volunteer Opportunities......................................................................... 46

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AGING RESOURCES These agencies advocate and address the unique needs and challenges faced by older adults, helping them live independently for as long as possible.

Advocacy.................................................................. 9 Agencies on Aging................................................ 9 Aging in Place......................................................... 9 Driver Safety Evaluation.................................... 9 Elder Abuse & Neglect....................................... 9 Financial Assistance............................................. 9 Insurance: Medicare..........................................10 Long-Term Care Planning...............................10 Meal Programs.....................................................10 Transportation.....................................................10 Vehicle Modification..........................................10

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3 mistakes that can cost Medicare beneficiaries a fortune

By Christian Worstell

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edicare is designed to help beneficiaries save money on health care. But there are three simple mistakes people can make that could end up costing them a fortune, or at least a sizable chunk of their retirement savings.

Whether you’re brand new to Medicare, approaching Medicare age or a seasoned beneficiary, beware of these common pitfalls.

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Medicare Mistake #1: Not Enrolling on Time

Enrolling in Medicare can save you a considerable amount of money on your health care, but only if you enroll on time.

Many people are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B. You may be required to manually sign up for Medicare, however, depending on your circumstances.

If you fail to enroll in Medicare Part B during your Initial Enrollment Period (a seven-month window that begins three months before you turn 65) but eventually enroll at a later date, you could be subject to a 10 percent penalty for every 12-month period that you were eligible to enroll in Part B but didn’t.

And that’s not just a one-time fee, either. The 10 percent late enrollment penalty will be applied to your monthly Part B premium for as long as you remain enrolled in Part B. In 2023, the standard Part B premium was $164.90 per month. So even if you were just one year late to sign up and didn’t qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment period, you’d be on the hook for an extra $16.49 per month added to your Part B premium. Over the course of a year, your late enrollment penalty would equal almost $200.

Over the course of 10 years, you would pay nearly $2,000 in late enrollment fees, and that’s without factoring in any Part B premium increases.

You can delay Part B enrollment with no penalty if you have what Medicare considers “creditable” health insurance coverage. Insurance provided by your employer could count as creditable coverage, but it depends on the size of the organization. Confirm with your health insurance provider whether your coverage qualifies. And don’t forget: Medicare Part A and Part D also have late-enrollment penalties of their own.

Medicare Mistake #2: Forgetting the Lack of an Out-of-Pocket Spending Limit

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not have an annual out-of-pocket spending limit. That means you are

responsible for an uncapped amount of co-payments and coinsurance for Part A and Part B coverage over the course of a year.

With surprise high medical costs being the number one reason for personal bankruptcy in the U.S., this could be a vulnerable spot to be in for the average American.

Take a discectomy for example­—a common procedure in older adults to alleviate lower back pain. When performed at an ambulatory surgical center, a Medicare patient can expect to pay around $2,700 out of pocket.

Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself.

• Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans sold by private insurance companies often come with no monthly premium (though you still pay your monthly Part B premium) and are required by law to include an annual in-network outof-pocket maximum of no more than $8,850 in 2024.

• Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) plans cover the costs of certain Medicare copays, coinsurance and other expenses. Having protection for those out-of-pocket costs can help save you money when you get Medicare-covered care. Certain Medicare Supplement plans also include annual out-of-pocket spending limits.

Medicare Mistake #3: Not Reviewing Your

Plan Options Every Year

Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to switch to a more affordable plan every year, but many fail to take advantage. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7. You can perform a number of actions during this period, such as switching from one Medicare Advantage plan or Part D plan to another.

Prior to the beginning of fall Medicare open enrollment, beneficiaries receive a notice from their current plan carrier that lists the details of any cost or coverage changes to their plan for the upcoming year. With the average beneficiary enjoying access to 40 or so different Medicare Advantage plans, it’s wise to at least spend a few minutes comparing your plan premium with the others available in your area to see if you can save by switching. ■

Christian Worstell is a senior Medicare and health insurance writer with MedicareAdvantage.com. Christian is well-known for the thousands of educational articles he’s written, helping Americans better understand their Medicare coverage.

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ADVOCACY Advocate Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, See ad page 47...........970-249-2436 Colorado Center for Aging............................................. 720-835-1976 Colorado Culture Change Coalition............................303-868-4311 Colorado Gerontological Society................................303-333-3482 National Council on Aging............................................... 571-527-3900 National Hispanic Council on Aging............................ 202-347-9733 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging................855-303-9470

AGENCIES ON AGING Administration on Aging, Community Living.........303-844-7815 Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator...........800-677-1116 Area Agency on Aging, Region 10, See ad page 47..................................................970-249-2436 Delta County Council on Aging.....................................970-773-4495

MEDICARE MADE EASY! I Have The Answers To All Your Medicare Questions

AGING IN PLACE Professional Case Management, Cold War Patriots.............................................970-744-5020 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500 Visiting Angels, See ad page 30...................... 970-254-8888 See also: Home Services & Caregiving sections

DRIVER SAFETY EVALUATION AARP Driver Safety............................................................ 970-243-2531

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT Adult Protection, Delta County....................................970-874-2030 Adult Protection, Montrose County............................970-252-7076 Advocate Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, See ad page 47...........970-249-2436 See also: Caregiving section

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AdvantAge Health Resource Center, Volunteers of America, See ad page 48......... 844-862-4968 Delta County Health & Human Services...................970-874-2030 Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 42.................................................. 970-241-2871 LEAP (Low Energy Assistance Program)................ 866-432-8435 Montrose County Human Services.............................970-252-5000 Salvation Army, Delta Service Center........................970-399-3584 Salvation Army, Montrose Service Center............... 970-249-3891 Social Security Administration...................................... 866-931-7120 West End Family Link Center........................................ 970-864-2246 See also: Other Resources section > Food Services & Meal Programs

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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 38 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1–800–MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all your options.

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If You Are: • Reviewing current coverage to save $$$ • Turning 65 soon • New to the area & need to change plans • Retiring soon & want to enroll in Medicare • Losing coverage & need to start Medicare

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MEAL PROGRAMS

Local Licensed Sales Agent Advantage Plans • Supplement Insurance • Rx Plans 970Medicare.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-712-8672

Food Bank of the Rockies................................................ 970-464-1138 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500 See also: Other Resources section > Food Services & Meal Programs

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid............................... 800-633-4227

TRANSPORTATION

Joseph C. Barrows Insurance

Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), See ad page 47...................................970-249-2436

All Points Transit, Delta, See ad page 15.........970-874-7334 All Points Transit, Montrose, See ad page 15...................................................970-249-0128 Amtrak Train Station, Grand Junction.......................970-241-2733 Clerk & Recorder, Delta County................................... 970-874-2150 North Fork Annex, Hotchkiss..................................... 970-872-1207 Clerk & Recorder, Montrose County.......................... 970-249-3362 Driver License Office, Delta........................................... 303-205-5613 Driver License Office, Montrose..................................970-249-5426 Greyhound Bus Lines........................................................800-231-2222 Neighborly Rides, North Fork.......................................970-527-3482 Road Conditions, Colorado ............................................877-315-7623

Western Colorado 2-1-1................................2-1-1 or 1-888-217-1215

VEHICLE MODIFICATION

Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements and Part D Prescription Plans

327 N. 7th St., Grand Jct. . . . . . . 970-250-3264

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), See ad page 47.....................................970-249-2436

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING

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AdvantAge Health Resource Center, Volunteers of America, See ad page 48........... 844-862-4968

Mobility Driven................................................. 970-712-1435

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

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

Art & Photography.............................................13 Cars & Model Hobbies.....................................13 Community Service...........................................13 Conservation & Environment.......................13 Dance.......................................................................13 Education & Lifelong Learning.....................13 Exercise & Sports...............................................13 Foreign Culture....................................................13 Games......................................................................13 Gardening...............................................................13 Genealogy & History.........................................14 Golf............................................................................14 Miscellaneous.......................................................14 Music & Theatre..................................................14 Outdoor Recreation & Parks.........................14 Pets...........................................................................15 Religious..................................................................15 Senior Centers.....................................................15 Social Activism.....................................................15 Swimming...............................................................15 Travel........................................................................15 Veterans..................................................................15 Writing.....................................................................15

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How to reinvent yourself after 50

By Laverne H. Bardy

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was recently asked to give a talk about the wonder and excitement of reinventing yourself after 50. The person who asked me said she viewed me as being a “liver” (as opposed to a kidney?) and thought my words might inspire others.

After considerable thought, I decided there are four components that influence the quality of one’s life after 50: ATTITUDE. Your attitude colors your entire life, shaping how you perceive the world around you. A positive attitude can find the remarkable in the mundane, tolerance in the intolerable and humor in the midst of sorrow. It reminds you to embrace the person you’ve become and not care about wrinkles or what others think.

Dr. Phil summed it up when he said, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what people think of you if you knew how seldom they did.” So stop yielding to yesterday’s belief of what seniors are “supposed” to look like!

We walk around like we’ve got expiration dates stamped on our foreheads, but like our celebrity peers, George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Kevin Costner, we’re living longer and are no longer behind the scenes.

We’re a force to be reckoned with. Instead of pining over yesterday, get interested and involved in today. Reconnect with your childhood by making a snow angel, getting a squirt gun to ambush your husband, or jumping up and down on your bed. (And, don’t forget to have your medical alert button with you at all times.)

HUMOR. The more things you can find to laugh at, the happier you’ll be. Plus, laughing has many health benefits

such as lowered blood pressure, reduced stress, diminished depression and reduced aggression. Studies show that laughing more may be as important as exercising, not smoking and eating a low-fat diet. Laughter also produces an overall sense of well-being and makes your heart healthier. It’s the pressure valve that gets us through daily obstacles and challenges.

Funny things happen around you all the time if you’re tuned in. Like the time I waited for over half an hour in a crowded deli store before realizing I’d forgotten to take a number. Even though life isn’t fair, when you laugh at yourself or at your situation, you’re in control of your life.

REDUCE STRESS. We can’t avoid it but we can handle it.

Playing board games regularly offers almost as much stress relief and prolonged life expectancy for people over 65 as for those who exercise regularly. Playing music can lower your blood pressure and heart rate.

Friendships are vital. Loneliness has been linked to making people more susceptible to stress, depression and other illnesses. We all need someone with whom to discuss our problems and share our good times.

PURPOSE. Become involved in something you feel passionate about. Something that makes you feel useful and necessary, gets your juices flowing, causes you to spring out of bed in the morning and keeps you riveted long past bedtime. Having a purpose reduces stress and the risk of depression.

The bottom line is to eat sensibly, laugh and play a lot, move your body and remember that age is only a number. ■

STOP YIELDING TO YESTERDAY’S BELIEF OF WHAT SENIORS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE. INSTEAD OF PINING OVER YESTERDAY, GET INTERESTED AND INVOLVED IN TODAY.

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2024 ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Alpine Photography Club..............APCMontroseCO@gmail.com Black Canyon Quilt Show.............................................970-964-4440 Black Canyon Woodcarvers.........................................970-323-5860 Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia..................... 970-527-7243 Columbine Quilters..........................................................970-462-3849 Crafternoon........................................................................970-249-9656 Crafty Chatty.......................................................................970-249-7198 Friendship Quilters...........................................................970-417-4842 Grand Mesa Arts Center................................................970-856-9195 Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery.........................................323-270-6284 Montrose Area Woodturners..................................... 970-209-0981 Montrose Center for the Arts..................................... 970-787-9428 Public Art eXperience (PAX)...................................... 970-240-1421 S&B Quilters Guild......................................SandBQuiltersGuild.com San Juan Quilters..............................................................970-252-8774 San Juan Weavers Guild................................................ 970-240-0453 Weehawken Creative Arts Centers........................... 970-318-0150 Western Colorado Watercolor Society...........WCWSociety.net

Montrose Model Aircraft Association.....................970-765-0599 San Juan Model Railroad & Historical Society.....970-240-5903 Ute Trails Car Club............................................................970-323-0279

COMMUNITY SERVICE Altrusa, Delta...................................................................... 970-874-5127 Altrusa, Montrose............................................................. 970-765-7666 Elks Lodge #1053, Montrose.......................................970-249-4852 Elks Lodge #1235, Delta.................................................970-874-3624 Elks Lodge #1807, Hotchkiss........................................970-872-3355 Girl Scouts of Colorado.................................................970-242-4461 Giving Club...............................GivingClubofMontrose@Gmail.com Knights of Columbus #2731, Delta............................970-874-3300 Lions Club, Montrose......................................................970-596-9347 Rotary, Delta.......................................................................970-201-6988 Rotary, Montrose..............................................................970-497-9923

CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT Black Canyon Audubon Society ...... BlackCanyonAudubon.org Citizen’s Climate Lobby..................................................970-765-9095 Colorado Canyons Association................................... 970-263-7902 Conservation Colorado..................................................970-243-0002

DANCE Bill Heddles Recreation Center.................................. 970-874-0923 Black Canyon Twirlers.....................................................970-240-2068

Colorado West Area Square & Round Dance Council ................................................970-434-3543 Colorado West Performing Arts Company........... 970-314-2226 Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club..................970-773-4495 Grand Mesa Dance Club................................................970-708-8333 Montrose Pavilion Dance Club.................................... 970-249-3342 Montrose Senior Center............................................... 970-252-4884 Weehawken Dance........................................................... 970-318-0150

EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING AARP Driver Safety.......................................................... 970-243-2531 American Red Cross (CPR and First Aid Training)........................................970-242-4851 Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia..................... 970-527-7243 Colorado Mesa University, Montrose .....................970-249-7009 Golden Scholars Program, Colorado Mesa University..............................................970-248-1555 Harps & Hammers Music Studio................................970-275-8996 Montrose Center for the Arts..................................... 970-787-9428 Montrose Regional Library District..........................970-249-9656 Rocky Mountain PBS........................................................970-245-1818 Technical College of The Rockies............................... 970-874-7671 Weehawken Creative Arts Centers........................... 970-318-0150

EXERCISE & SPORTS Bill Heddles Recreation Center ................................ 970-874-0923 Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association................................................... COPMOBA.org Delta Pickleball, City of Delta...................................... 970-874-0923 Montrose Recreation Center....................................... 970-249-7705 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Activities....... 970-252-4884 Western Colorado Senior Games..............................970-254-3866 Western Slope Pickleball Club..................................... 970-215-5678

FOREIGN CULTURE Foundation for Cultural Exchange.............................970-433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado..................214-536-2250 Language Conversation Groups.................................970-249-9656 Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge 6-146.................970-260-5381 Western Colorado Friends of the Himalayas........ 970-275-3671

GAMES Bill Heddles Recreation Center ................................ 970-874-0923 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Activities....... 970-252-4884 Western Colorado Senior Games..............................970-254-3866

GARDENING Gardening Questions & More CSU Extension TRA, Delta........................... 970-874-2195 CSU Extension TRA, Montrose................... 970-249-3935

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES | 2024 Colorado Native Plant Society.................................... 970-275-2516 Lavender Association of Colorado...........................480-580-5773 Montrose Botanic Gardens & Botanical Society.................... MontroseBotanical@Gmail.com

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GENEALOGY & HISTORY Coin Club, Western Slope............................................ 970-640-3765 Colorado Archaeological Society.............................. 970-250-7402 Colorado Euskal Etxea Basque Club........................303-868-0906 Commemorative Air Force, Rocky Mountain Wing.................................................... 970-256-0693 Delta County Libraries.................................................... 970-399-7876 Digging Your Roots Genealogy Group......................970-399-7674 Fort Uncompahgre Interpretive Center..................970-874-8349 Montrose County Historical Museum & Historical Society.........................................................970-249-2085 Montrose Family Search Center.................................970-249-4739 Montrose Genealogy Center & Fore-Kin Trails Genealogical Society................... 970-240-1755 Montrose Regional Library District..........................970-249-9656 Museum of the Mountain West................................. 970-240-3400 Ouray County Historical Society...............................970-325-4576 Pioneer Town......................................................................970-856-7554 San Juan Model Railroad & Historical Society.....970-240-5903 Ute Indian Museum..........................................................970-249-3098

GOLF Black Canyon Golf Course.............................................970-249-4653 Bridges Golf & Country Club........................................ 970-252-1119 Cedaredge Golf Course..................................................970-856-7781 Cobble Creek Golf Course............................................970-240-9542 Devil’s Thumb Golf Club................................................970-874-6262 Divide Ranch & Golf Club............................................. 970-626-5284

MISCELLANEOUS Amateur Radio Club, Montrose...................................970-417-6142 Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club.................................. 970-249-5168 Country Clowns.................................................................970-773-4495 Gold Prospectors Association of America.............970-250-9152 Golden Circle Seniors..................................................... 970-252-4888 Montrose Library Book Club.......................................970-249-9656 Montrose Newcomers & Neighbors......................... 970-417-4236 Montrose Woman’s Club............................................... 970-901-8743 Project Linus...................................................................... 970-523-0028

MUSIC & THEATRE Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus..............................970-210-1793 Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia..................... 970-527-7243 Colorado West Performing Arts Company........... 970-314-2226

Delta-Montrose Community Concerts...................970-249-4308 Harps & Hammers Music Studio................................970-275-8996 Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery.........................................323-270-6284 KVNF (national public radio), Paonia.......................970-527-4866 Magic Circle Players......................................................... 970-249-7838 Montrose Center for the Arts..................................... 970-787-9428 Montrose Community Band.........................................970-901-5366 Paonia Players......................................................................970-361-1540 Precedence Music Academy....................................... 970-964-4707 Sweet Adelines International, Del Rose Chorus..970-256-9763 Valley Symphony Association Orchestra & Chorus......................................................... 970-765-8323 Weehawken Creative Arts Centers........................... 970-318-0150 Western Slope Concert Series....................................970-234-5661

OUTDOOR RECREATION & PARKS Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta .................... 970-874-0923 Black Canyon Astronomical Society....................................................BlackCanyonAstronomy.com Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.......970-641-2337 Boating Safety, Colorado State Parks.......................303-291-7575 Camping Reservations, Colorado State Parks.....800-244-5613 Colorado Canyons Association................................... 970-263-7902 Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Southwest Region.... 970-252-6000 Colorado Vacation Directory (campgrounds, cabins, lodges)..................................888-222-4641 Curecanti National Recreation Area.........................970-641-2337 Gold Prospectors Association of America, Western Colorado Chapter..........................................970-250-9152 Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway Association......................................970-471-9621 Grand Mesa Nordic Council........................................ 970-434-9753 Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre/Gunnison National Forest................................................................. 970-874-6600 Montrose Public Lands.................................................. 970-240-5300 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Program........ 970-252-4884 Old Coots on Scoots, Chapter 52.............................970-209-4271 Parks Department, City of Delta................................970-874-7973 Powderhorn Mountain Resort....................................970-268-5700 Rock Wranglers (rockhounding)............................... 970-258-1955 Ridgway State Park.......................................................... 970-626-5822 Sweitzer Lake State Recreation Area.......................970-874-4258 U.S. Forest Service............................................................970-242-8211 Uncompahgre Treasure Club....................................... 970-258-1955 Ute Mountain Tribal Park...............................................970-565-9653 Visit Montrose....................................................................970-497-8558 Western Slope 4 Wheelers............................................... WS4W.com Western Slope ATV Association.................................970-245-5356

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PETS Morningstar Therapy Dogs..........................................970-596-9343

RELIGIOUS Praise Him Ministries.......................................................970-626-5243 Women of the Word (WOW) Bible Study............970-249-5432

SENIOR CENTERS Delta Senior Center ........................................................ 970-874-7837 Hotchkiss Senior Center................................................970-872-3494 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Program...970-252-4888 Nucla Naturita Seniors...................................................970-864-7278 Olathe Community Center...........................................970-323-5601 Paonia Senior Center....................................................... 970-527-3435

SOCIAL ACTIVISM Citizen’s Climate Lobby..................................................970-765-9095 League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley.............................................LWV-UV.org

SWIMMING

All Points Transit

Medicaid trips and Area Agency on Aging ride vouchers available

970-249-0128 • AllPointsTransit.com

TRAVEL Amtrak...................................................................................800-872-7245 Foundation for Cultural Exchange.............................970-433-2897 Friendship Force of Western Colorado..................214-536-2250 Hosteling International USA.......................................HIHostels.com Montrose Recreation District 50+ Program........ 970-252-4884 Overseas Adventure Travel..........................................800-955-1925 Overseas Citizen’s Services..........................................888-407-4747 Road Scholar.......................................................................877-426-8056

VETERANS American Legion #73, Montrose.....................Facebook.com/AmericanLegionMontrose Delta County Veterans Services.................................970-874-2082 Veterans of Foreign Wars #784, Montrose...........970-765-4858 Veterans of Foreign Wars #9221, Cedaredge.....................................................RDCraig267@Yahoo.com Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans.....................970-765-2210 Western Region One Source....................................... 970-257-3760

WRITING Western Colorado Writers’ Forum.......................... 970-256-4662

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Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta .................... 970-874-0923 Montrose Recreation Center....................................... 970-249-7705 Montrose Water Sports Park......................................970-240-1400

Appointments Grocery Shopping Recreation Center and more!

Schedule your door to door ride today

FREEDOM, CONNECTION AND FUN. Montage Creek is what living better looks like.

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

Estate Planning....................................................19 Financial Fraud.....................................................19 Financial Services...............................................19 Income Tax Preparation..................................19 Insurance................................................................19 Insurance: Medicare..........................................19 Planned Giving.....................................................19 Reverse Mortgages............................................19 Social Security......................................................19

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When should you collect Social Security?

By Darian Andreson

U

nderstanding the circumstances of when to start collecting Social Security is a strategic decision that can significantly shape your financial future. The timing of when you initiate benefits impacts the total amount you receive, which could mean the difference of thousands of dollars over time. Consequently, it’s important to assess and determine the best age to start collecting Social Security benefits based on your unique financial situation.

Here are the critical ages on the Social Security benefits timeline to help guide you in understanding when you can collect and how your decision may impact your financial future.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

BEFORE AGE 62 Ages 0 to 18 years, or up to age 19 - A child may receive benefits on a retired parent’s record or through survivor benefits for a deceased parent up to age 18, or possibly until age 19 if they’re still a high school student.

Children with disabilities - Children up to age 18 or older can receive Social Security benefits if they develop a disability before age 22.

DECIDING WHEN TO START RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS CAN BE CONFUSING, AND YOUR DECISION CAN MEAN A DIFFERENCE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EACH YEAR. Age 65 and born in 1937 or earlier - You’ve reached full retirement age and are eligible for your full Social Security retirement benefit amount.

Age 66 - If born between 1938 and 1954, you’ve reached your full retirement age and are eligible for your full Social Security retirement benefit.

Age 66 - If you were born between 1955 and 1959, your full retirement age gradually increases based on the following schedule until age 67: • 1955- Full retirement age 66 and 2 months • 1956- Full retirement age 66 and 4 months • 1957- Full retirement age 66 and 6 months • 1958- Full retirement age 66 and 8 months • 1959- Full retirement age 66 and 10 months

Ages 25 to 60 - Review your Social Security statement yearly and check for accuracy. If you require a current benefits statement, contact your financial professional or order it directly from SSA.gov.

FOR THOSE BORN IN 1960 OR LATER

Age 62 - You can start taking your Social Security retirement benefit from age 62 until age 70. However, the longer you postpone claiming Social Security retirement benefits, the higher your monthly benefit will be. While it’s possible to claim benefits a few years before reaching full retirement age, it’s important to note that your monthly benefit amount may be reduced. For this reason, calculating your benefit at your full retirement age—when you’re eligible for 100% of your earned benefit amount—is crucial for making an informed decision about when to start receiving benefits.

Age 68- Your monthly benefit amount increases based on the Social Security monthly benefit tables and your earnings credits.

Age 62 - Social Security survivor benefits are available for spouses.

Age 62 - Divorced spouse benefits: Your divorced spouse may be eligible to receive benefits on your Social Security record if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. Your divorced spouse must be 62 or older and unmarried. Additionally, your former spouse can potentially receive benefits even if you haven’t started receiving retirement benefits yourself. Both you and your ex-spouse must be at least 62 years old and have been divorced for a minimum of two years to qualify.

Age 67 - You’ve reached your full retirement age. Delaying your benefits may provide you with a higher benefit amount.

Age 69- Your monthly benefit amount increases based on the Social Security monthly benefit tables and your earnings credits.

Age 70- You’ve reached the age where your monthly benefit will no longer increase if you continue working.

Other notable Social Security nuances to be aware of: • Not waiting until full retirement age to take benefits may mean up to 30% less each month for some individuals.

• Once you start Social Security benefits, your decision can’t be reversed to wait until a later age.

• The cost of Medicare is deducted from your monthly Social Security benefit amount.

• Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits can be confusing, and your decision can mean a difference in thousands of dollars each year. A financial professional can help you understand how taking benefits at each of these milestone ages may impact your situation. ■

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INSURANCE MEDICARE

ESTATE PLANNING

970 Medicare, See ad page 9............................ 970-712-8672

For all your legal needs

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.......................... 800-633-4227

2779 Crossroads Blvd.

Grand Junction

Insurance Division of Complaints................................800-930-3745 Joseph C. Barrows Insurance Agency, Inc. Medicare Specialist, See ad page 30.............. 970-250-3264

Colorado-Legal.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-241-2969

DWC CPAs and Advisors..................................970-249-7701

FINANCIAL FRAUD AARP Foundation ElderWatch...............................800-222-4444 x2 Colorado Division of Securities....................................303-894-2320

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), See ad page 47.....................................970-249-2436

PLANNED GIVING Montrose Community Foundation.............................970-249-3900

Medicare Fraud & Abuse................................................ 800-447-8477

Western Colorado Community Foundation........... 970-243-3767

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REVERSE MORTGAGES

ElderAdo Financial..............................................................970-249-9900

Cherry Creek Mortgage A Division of Guild Mortgage........................................ 970-256-0080

INCOME TAX PREPARATION AARP Tax Aide, Delta........................................................ 970-874-7837

Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 42.................................................. 970-241-2871

SOCIAL SECURITY

INSURANCE

Social Security Administration...................................... 866-931-7120

Insurance Division of Complaints................................800-930-3745

EXPERIENCED.

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Dedicated to providing the legal services you need.

For over 30 years, Burke, Holguin, & Smith, P.C., formerly Kain & Burke P.C., has specialized in providing quality legal representation to clients throughout the Western Slope. When you want personal attention, experienced representation, and the right solution to your unique problem, call for an appointment today.

• Business Law

• Real Estate

• Family Law

• Civil Litigation

• Estate Planning

• Immigration

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970-241-2969

Michael P. Burke, Andrew Smith, Stephanie R. Holguin

Colorado-Legal.com 2779 Crossroads Blvd. • Grand Junction, CO 81506

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AARP Tax Aide, Montrose.............................................. 970-252-4889

| Urological Associates of Western Colorado | 2373 G Road, Ste 200 | Grand Junction, CO 81505 | www.WesternColoradoUrology.com

General Surgeons of Western Colorado |

2440 N. 11th St. | Grand Junction, CO 81501 | www.ColoradoSurgeons.com |

The Western Slope's Premier Multi-Specialty Surgical Group

Urological Associates of Western Colorado specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the genitourinary tract in both adults and children.

General Surgeons of Western Colorado is the premier provider of advanced general surgery care in the Grand Valley and supports the complex surgical needs of the Western Slope.

• Prostate Cancer • Bladder Cancer • Renal (Kidney) Cancer • Urinary Tract Infections • Incontinence • Enlarged Prostate (BPH) • Erectile Dysfunction • Pediatric Urology • Infertility • Kidney Stones • Pelvic-Floor Physical Therapy

• Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery • Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery • Colon & Rectal Surgery • Robotic Surgery • Acid Reflux Surgery • Breast Cancer Surgery • Groin Hernia/Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery • Complex Cancer Surgery • Liver/Gallbladder & Pancreas Surgery • Skin Lump & Bump Removal

Urological Associates of Western Colorado (970) 243-3061

General Surgeons of Western Colorado (970) 243-0900

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

Doors & Exterior Doors...................................22 Fences & Gates....................................................22 Furniture & Decor..............................................22 Handyman..............................................................22 Hardware Stores.................................................22 Home Improvement..........................................22 Home Mobility.....................................................22 Home & Yard Maintenance............................22 Housing Resources............................................22 Real Estate.............................................................22 Reverse Mortgages............................................22 Windows, Screens & Glass.............................22

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HOUSING RESOURCES

Window World, See ad page 22...................... 970-250-0851

Delta Housing Authority..................................................970-874-7266 Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans....................970-252-9303 Housing Resources Main Office, See ad page 42.................................................. 970-241-2871 Housing Education & Counseling.................. 970-241-2871 Housing Rehabilitation..................................970-773-9748 Property Management.................................. 970-773-9741 Self-Help House Building.............................. 970-250-4562 Weatherization............................................... 970-241-2871 Montrose County Housing Authority........................970-323-5445

FENCES & GATES England Fence Company................................. 970-249-4430

FURNITURE & DÉCOR Habitat for Humanity ReStore..................................... 970-650-2505 Heirlooms for Hospice, Delta........................................970-874-5251 Heirlooms for Hospice, Montrose...............................970-252-3648 Salvation Army Thrift Store, Montrose.................... 970-249-3891

HANDYMAN AmeriCorps: RSVP - Region 10, Senior Volunteer Program, See ad page 47....970-249-2436

HARDWARE STORES Delta Ace Hardware........................................................... 970-874-9515

HOME IMPROVEMENT Window World, See ad page 22...................... 970-250-0851

HOME MOBILITY HOME SERVICES

Mobility Driven................................................. 970-712-1435

REAL ESTATE Bob McHugh - North Fork Real Estate........... 970-683-9540 The Real Estate Store.........................................................970-249-7653

REVERSE MORTGAGES Cherry Creek Mortgage A Division of Guild Mortgage........................................ 970-256-0080 Housing Resources of Western Colorado, See ad page 42.................................................. 970-241-2871

HOME & YARD MAINTENANCE

WINDOWS, SCREENS & GLASS

North Fork Senior Connections...................................970-527-3482

Window World, See ad page 22...................... 970-250-0851

Providing Affordable Window and Door Replacement Across the Western Slope

• UV Protection - Prevent Furniture, Floor and Decor from Fading

Windows Doors Siding & More!

• Enhanced Security - Improve Overall Home Security

Call Us Today!

Top 5 Reasons for Window Replacement • Energy Efficiency - Save on Heat and Cooling Costs • Improved Comfort - Maintain Consistent Indoor Temperature

• Better Ventilation - Improve Airflow and Indoor Air Quality

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970-250-0851 2484 Commerce Blvd., Suite 3 Grand Junction, CO WindowWorldGrandJunction.com

*With approved credit. See store for details. Window World of Grand Junction is privately owned and operated by SHC Remodeling Colorado LLC.

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES Medical advances and innovative tech are helping people live longer and better. Some medical services will keep you mobile.

Others will help you see and hear more clearly.

Alcoholism & Addiction...................................25 Alzheimer’s & Dementia..................................25 Audiologists...........................................................25 Cancer......................................................................25 Clinics.......................................................................25 Dental Care............................................................26 Depression.............................................................26 Diabetes..................................................................26 Disabilities & Rehabilitation...........................26 Equipment & Supplies......................................26 General Surgeons...............................................26 Health Clubs..........................................................26 Health Promotion & Education...................26 Hearing Loss.........................................................26 Heart Disease.......................................................26 Hernias....................................................................26 Holistic Therapy..................................................26 Hospitals & Surgical Centers.........................26 Incontinence.........................................................27 Insurance: Health................................................27 Kidney Stones.......................................................27 Medical Transportation...................................27 Mental Health Care & Counseling...............27 Nutrition.................................................................27 Occupational Therapy......................................27 Orthopedics..........................................................28 Otolaryngologists (ENT)...............................28 PACE - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.................28 Pain Management...............................................28 Physical Therapy.................................................28 Physicians...............................................................28 Plastic Surgeons..................................................28 Sexually Transmitted Diseases......................28 Skin Lumps & Bumps........................................28 Speech Therapy..................................................28 Therapeutic Massage........................................28 Thyroid & Parathyroid......................................28 Urology....................................................................28 Vision........................................................................28 Weight Loss...........................................................28

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Find the docs you deserve

By Karen Telleen-Lawton

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

D

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A recent study revealed that 75% of doctors believe they communicate satisfactorily with their patients. Only 21% of those patients agreed.

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

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

10 SIGNS OF A GOOD DOCTOR

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

Be firm but respectful of their professional knowledge.

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

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

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

What you should expect from a good medical practice

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

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

7.

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

Free lunches and other perks may affect 8. Your doctor pauses to check your what doctors recommend for you. understanding. According to the Patient Advocate Foundation, almost 10% of 5. Your privacy is protected. HIPAA laws newly diagnosed patients rarely or are spelled out in all medical forms you BeaconSeniorNews.com

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

Tell your doctor if you bring a recording device.

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

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

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ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTION Axis Health System, See ad page 25................970-252-3200 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration...................................................877-726-4727 See also: Support Groups section

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado..... 720-699-9307

Same Day Access Available

Memory Care Experts Purposeful Programming Specialized Memory Care Family Support Groups

622 28 1/4 Road, Grand Junction . . . . . . . . . . . .970-254-1233

Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-464-8322

Come Home to Crossroads

1380 Aspen Way, Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-683-8044

Day-by-Day Adult Daycare Center...................970-874-4195 Valley Manor Care Center, See ad page 48.....970-249-9634 See also: Support Groups section

For all your behavioral healthcare needs

AUDIOLOGISTS AAA Hearing........................................................................970-243-6440 Colorado West Audiologists............................970-787-4710

CANCER American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872 Bosom Buddies, Breast Cancer Support Group......970-252-2777 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Delta Health Oncology and Hematology.................970-399-2895 Montrose Regional Health............................... 970-249-2211 St. Mary’s Regional Cancer Center..............................970-298-7500 Urological Associates of Western Colorado Urological Cancers, Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, See ad page 20..................................................970-243-3061 Women’s Wellness Connection (free breast and cervical screenings)........................866-951-9355 See also: Support Groups section

Our Outpatient Services • Individual, group and family therapy (all ages) • Mental health and substance use assessments • Psychiatric evaluation (evaluation for psychiatric medications and medication management)

For more information about our services or to make an appointment call 970.252.3200 or visit axishealthsystem.org.

CLINICS Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681 Montrose Regional Health Specialty Clinic (Delta).....................................................................................970-249-6737 Montrose VA Clinic............................................................. 970-249-7791

Montrose: 605 Miami Road | Delta: 107 W. 11th Street

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Independent Living Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care

Help is close to home.

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES | 2024 River Valley Family Health Center, See ad page 15

Mobility Driven................................................. 970-712-1435

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

GENERAL SURGEONS

1010 S. Rio Grande Ave., Montrose................970-497-3333

Montrose Pharmacy.......................................970-787-2044

Colorado West General Surgery...................... 970-787-4710 General Surgeons of Western Colorado 2440 N. 11th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501, See ad page 20................................................. 970-243-0900

The PIC Place / MarillacHealth, See ad page 27..................................................970-200-1600

Flex Rec, Montrose Recreation Center......................970-497-8590

308 Main St., Olathe........................................970-323-6141 Delta Pharmacy...............................................970-787-6550

DENTAL CARE

HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION

American Dental Association....................................... 800-621-8099

Chris Klug Foundation........................................................970274-2821

Colorado Dental Association.........................................303-740-6900

Community Options, Inc., Montrose..........................970-249-1412

The PIC Place / MarillacHealth, See ad page 27..................................................970-200-1600

CPR: First Aid Training, American Red Cross.........970-242-4851

DEPRESSION Axis Health System, See ad page 25................970-252-3200

DIABETES HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

HEALTH CLUBS

American Diabetes Association....................................800-342-2383

Delta County Health & Human Services, North Fork Annex...............................................................970-872-1000 Delta County Health Department............................... 970-874-2165 Delta County Human Services......................................970-874-2030 Donor Alliance (organ and tissue donation).......... 303-329-4747 Montrose County Public Health................................... 970-252-5011

See also: Support Groups section

Montrose Regional Health...............................................970-249-2211

DISABILITIES & REHABILITATION

Multiple Sclerosis Society...............................................800-344-4867

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Delta.........................................................................................970-874-5781

HEARING LOSS

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Montrose............................................................................... 970-249-4468

Center for Independence.................................................970-241-0315

Colorow Care Center, Olathe, See ad page 10.................................................. 970-323-5504

AAA Hearing........................................................................ 970-243-6440 Colorado Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program....................................................... 303-866-2097

Department of Human Services, Delta.....................970-874-2030

Hearing Loss Association of America, Western Colorado Chapter.............................................970-241-2592

Department of Human Services, Montrose............970-252-5000

National Hearing Aid Help Line.....................................800-521-5247

Sharing is Caring

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Call or stop by today!

2425 Teller Ave., Grand Junction . . . . . . . . . . . 970-243-3381

Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 4................................................... 970-249-9683

National Institute on Deafness...................................... 800-241-1044 See also: Support Groups section > Hearing Impairments

HEART DISEASE American Heart Association..........................................800-242-8721 Center for Wellness, Mountain View Therapy at Montrose Regional Health.........................................970-252-2646

Handicap Car Placards, Delta County........................ 970-874-2150

SCL Health | Heart & Vascular Institute Delta Cardiology..................................................................970-298-3077

Handicap Car Placards, Montrose County.............. 970-249-3362

HERNIAS

Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 4................................................... 970-464-7500

General Surgeons of Western Colorado, 2440 N. 11th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501, See ad page 20................................................. 970-243-0900

See also: Support Groups section

HOLISTIC THERAPY

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Lending Closet, Delta Elks Lodge.................................970-874-3624 Lending Closet, Montrose Elks Lodge.......................970-249-4852

Compass Medical Center, See ad page 27.......970-252-3360

HOSPITALS & SURGICAL CENTERS Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681

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We treat the

INSURANCE : HEALTH

WHOLE BODY WHOLE LIFE!

Joseph C. Barrows Insurance Agency, Inc. Medicare Specialist, See ad page 30.............. 970-250-3264

At Compass Medical Center we offer the best in medical and alternative treatments all in one location!

Veterans Affairs Medical Center................................... 970-242-0731

INCONTINENCE Urological Associates of Western Colorado, Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, BPH, OAB, See ad page 20..................................................970-243-3061

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KIDNEY STONES Urological Associates of Western Colorado 2373 G Road, Suite 200, Grand Junction, CO 81505, See ad page 20..................................................970-243-3061

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION All Points Transit, Delta, See ad page 15.........970-874-7334 All Points Transit, Montrose, See ad page 15...................................................970-249-0128

Chiropractic Care

Diabetic Relief Pain Management Neuropathy And So Much More!

Call Today and Schedule Your FREE CONSULTATION with Our Team Today!

Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500

MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING Axis Health System, See ad page 25................970-252-3200 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose 107 W. 11th St., Delta 110 W. Hotchkiss Ave., Hotchkiss 605 Miami Road, Montrose National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)............970-462-3989 National Institute of Mental Health........................... 866-615-6464 Life Choices Montrose (parenting & grandparenting classes)......................970-249-4302 Suicide Prevention Help Line (veterans press 1).................. 9-8-8 See also: Support Groups section

NUTRITION Compass Medical Center, See ad page 27.......970-252-3360 Nutrition and Diabetes Education, Montrose Regional Health.............................................. 970-240-7170 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900

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• Medicare & Medicare Advantage Plans • Medicaid • Uninsured • Commercial Insurance • Sliding Fee Discount Program Available

Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500 BeaconSeniorNews.com

Call 970-252-8896 or 970-200-1600 to schedule!

87 Merchant Drive • Montrose PIC patients may also visit MarillacHealth at several locations in Grand Junction!

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HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900

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SKIN LUMPS & BUMPS

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Spine.................................................970-878-9752

General Surgeons of Western Colorado, Cysts, Lipomas, Skin Tags, See ad page 20................................................. 970-243-0900

OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS (ENT) Colorado West Otolaryngologists, PC............ 970-787-4710

SPEECH THERAPY

PACE- PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681 Mountain View Therapy at Montrose Regional Health.........................................970-240-7369 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48............................... 970-964-3500

Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48.................................................970-964-3500

PAIN MANAGEMENT Compass Medical Center, See ad page 27.......970-252-3360 Transformative Pain Care and Physical Therapy........................................970-639-1948

PHYSICAL THERAPY HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681 Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 4................................................... 970-249-9683 Montrose Regional Health...............................................970-249-2211 Mountain View Therapy at Montrose Regional Health.........................................970-240-7369 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500

No Meds. No Surgeries.

Get Lasting Relief with Transformative Pain Care & Physical Therapy

TransformativePain.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-639-1948

Urological Associates of Western Colorado Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, See ad page 20..................................................970-243-3061

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Compass Medical Center, See ad page 27.......970-252-3360

THYROID & PARATHYROID General Surgeons of Western Colorado 2440 N. 11th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501, See ad page 20................................................. 970-243-0900

UROLOGY Urological Associates of Western Colorado 2373 G Road, Suite 200, Grand Junction, CO 81505, See ad page 20..................................................970-243-3061

VISION American Council of the Blind.....................................800-424-8666 American Foundation of the Blind...............................212-502-7600 Audio Information Network of Colorado.................877-443-2001 Choice Magazine Listening.............................................888-724-6423 Colorado Center for the Blind........................................303-778-1130 Colorado Talking Book Library..................................... 303-727-9277 National Eye Institute Information Center...............301-496-5248 See also: Support Groups section

WEIGHT LOSS

Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681

Compass Medical Center, See ad page 27.......970-252-3360 General Surgeons of Western Colorado Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Treatment, See ad page 20................................................. 970-243-0900

Montrose Regional Health...............................................970-249-2211

See also: Support Groups section > Weight Control

PHYSICIANS

The PIC Place / MarillacHealth, See ad page 27..................................................970-200-1600

Senior Resource Directory

PLASTIC SURGEONS ReGenesis Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & Spa ..........................................970-242-8177

Senior Resource This Montrose-Delta guide, Directory its listings and more, is also available online!

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Life Choices Montrose......................................................970-249-4302

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CAREGIVING There are two kinds of caregivers.

An unskilled (non-medical) caregiver is someone who will walk with you, run errands and tidy up the living room. A skilled (medical) caregiver can do all that, plus give you a shot.

Adult Day Care.....................................................30 Companionship...................................................30 Elder Abuse & Neglect.....................................30 Home Health (Medical).................................30 Home Health (Non-Medical).......................30 Respite Care (Short-Term)...........................30 Support Groups..................................................30

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ADULT DAY CARE Day-by-Day Adult Daycare Center...................970-874-4195

COMPANIONSHIP Senior Companion Program, Region 10 RSVP, See ad page 47..................................................970-249-2436

Every Day in Every Way

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT

Our friendly, comprehensive services, including companionship, personal care and specialized services are designed to keep seniors safe and happy in the comforts of home.

Assists with Bathing & Dressing Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation Shopping & Errands • And more!

AARP ElderWatch........................................................800-222-4444 x2 Adult Protection, Delta County....................................970-874-2030 Adult Protection, Montrose County............................970-252-7076 Advocate Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, See ad page 47..................................970-249-2436 Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights (elder abuse prevention)....................................................CCERAP.org Colorado Home Health Complaint Line ................. 800-842-8826 National Center for Elder Abuse...................................800-677-1116

HOME HEALTH (MEDICAL)

CAREGIVING

Home Health of Western Colorado, See ad page 48..................................................970-240-0139

(970) 254-8888

Helping Nuclear & Uranium Workers Live at Home procasemanagement.com 1910 N. 12th St., Suite E, Grand Junction . . . . . 970-744-5020

Call today for a free assessment

NOT Your Average Joe!

Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500

Experienced Medicare Professional for Over 25 Years!

HOME HEALTH (NON-MEDICAL)

Call Now to Review Your 2024 Plan Options

Joseph C. Barrows, LUTCF

970-250-3264

Located at the

327 North 7th Street | Grand Junction, CO Currently, we represent six organizations that offer 30 products in your area. You can always contact, Medicare.gov 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for help with plan choices.

Home and Community Based Services, Montrose County Human Services.............................970-252-5000 Visiting Angels, See ad page 30...................... 970-254-8888

RESPITE CARE (SHORT-TERM) Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-464-8322 Colorow Care Center, 885 S. Hwy. 50 Business Loop, Olathe, See ad page 10.................................... 970-323-5504 Eagle Ridge Post Acute, 2425 Teller Ave., Grand Junction, See ad page 38......................970-243-3381 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3500

SUPPORT GROUPS See: Support Groups section

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SENIOR HOUSING Would you like to live in a maintenancefree neighborhood with people your age? Do you need assistance getting dressed or help managing your medications? Do you require specialized nursing care? Don’t worry!

There are convenient and comfortable living options to suit your every need.

Advocacy................................................................33 Independent Living............................................33 Assisted Living......................................................33 Memory Care........................................................33 Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation.................33 Respite Care..........................................................33

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

By Teresa Ambord

SENIOR HOUSING

S

enior housing isn’t what it once was and thank goodness for that!

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

These days, senior care is a booming industry. Most retirement communities and nursing facilities have stepped up to meet the demand and provide excellent care, no matter how long someone plans to stay or how much care they need.

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

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

Assisted living. These are for people who need some caregiving assistance. Assisted living includes everything offered by independent living, plus help with medication management and activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Some assisted living homes are apartment-like settings and others are more institutional.

Nursing facilities. Nursing homes are for people who need round-the-clock nursing care and other support services. If this is the level of home you are considering, it’s important to inquire about how emergency care is provided. How available are physicians? Are staff members certified in CPR? How does the nursing home deal with family visits?

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

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

News of substandard care travels fast in the medical community, so ask the patient’s doctor, nurses and therapists what facilities they would recommend. Also ask social workers, relatives and friends.

FIND OUT IF THE FACILITY HAS CURRENT VALID STATE AND LOCAL LICENSES, AND LIABILITY AND MALPRACTICE INSURANCE. WHAT TO CONSIDER If possible, let the patients participate in the decision of where they will live even if their needs for care are far into the future. If you go facility shopping, here are a few points to pay special attention to: • Cleanliness. Observe the facility’s cleanliness but also residents’ hygiene. It shouldn’t be hard to notice if residents are being neglected.

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

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

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

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

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

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SENIOR HOUSING | 2024 ADVOCACY Advocate Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, See ad page 47..................................970-249-2436 Colorado Culture Change Coalition............................303-868-4311

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Crossroads Senior Living, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta, See ad page 2........... 970-683-8044 Delta House, 233 Main St., Delta.................................. 970-874-1117 Homestead at Montrose, 1819 Pavilion Dr., See ad page 48................................................. 970-964-3400 Montage Creek Senior Living, 1968 Sunrise Dr., Montrose, See ad page 16............................... 970-240-0600 Spring Creek Chalet, 2710 Sunnyside Road, Montrose.................................. 970-249-2438

MEMORY CARE Crossroads Senior Living, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta, See ad page 2........... 970-683-8044 Montage Creek Senior Living, 1968 Sunrise Dr., Montrose, See ad page 16............................... 970-240-0600

NURSING HOMES & REHABILITATION Colorow Care Center, 885 S. Hwy. 50 Business Loop, Olathe, See ad page 10.................................... 970-323-5504 Eagle Ridge Post Acute, 2425 Teller Ave., Grand Junction, See ad page 38..................................................970-243-3381 Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1043 Ridge St., Montrose, See ad page 4....... 970-249-9683 Horizons Care Center, 11411 Hwy. 65, Eckert, See ad page 48................................................. 970-835-2600 Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center, 151 E. 3rd St., Palisade, See ad page 4........... 970-464-7500 Paonia Care and Rehab Center, 1625 Meadowbrook Blvd., Paonia...............................970-527-4837 Valley Manor Care Center, 1401 S. Cascade, Montrose, See ad page 48................................970-249-9634 Willow Tree Care Center, 2050 S. Main St., Delta.....................................................970-874-9773

RESPITE CARE

ASSISTED LIVING Aspen Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 622 28 1/4 Road, Grand Junction, See ad page 34..................................................970-254-1233 Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-464-8322

Colorow Care Center, 885 S. Hwy. 50 Business Loop, Olathe, See ad page 10.................................... 970-323-5504 Crossroads Senior Living, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta, See ad page 2........... 970-683-8044

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SENIOR HOUSING

Anciano Tower Apartments, 227 N. Ute Ave., Montrose.............................. 970-249-8844 Centennial Towers, 430 S. 12th St., Montrose, See ad page 48................................970-240-0110 Cimarron Creek, 901 65.30 Road, Montrose (manufactured housing community)........................970-249-0493 Cimarron Village Apartments, 1811 Pavilion Dr., Montrose, See ad page 48................................970-249-2010 Crossroads Senior Living, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta, See ad page 2........... 970-683-8044 Grand Manor Apartments, 321 Grand Ave., Delta.......................................................970-874-7266 Heaven’s View, 1445 Porter Ct., Delta, See ad page 48..................................................970-874-5021 Housing Authority, Delta.................................................970-874-7266 Housing Authority, Montrose........................................970-323-5445 Meadowlark Court Apartments, 2378 Robins Way, Montrose, See ad page 48................................970-252-8272 Montage Creek Senior Living, 1968 Sunrise Dr., Montrose, See ad page 16............................... 970-240-0600 Olathe Meadows Senior Housing, 222 Hap Ct., Olathe...........................................................970-323-5445 Pavilion Gardens, 2366 Robins Way, Montrose, See ad page 48.................................................. 970-249-1200 San Juan Apartments, 1650 Church St., Montrose.............................................970-249-1823 Spring Creek Chalet, 2710 Sunnyside Road, Montrose.................................. 970-249-2438 Woodgate Trails, 1700 Odelle Road, Montrose.....970-765-2101

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SKIN LUMPSof & BUMPS Meet our Team

ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES

General Surgeons of Western Colorado Cysts, Lipomas, Skin Tags, See ad page XXX........................................... 970-243-0900

Memory Care Experts

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Spine.................................................970-878-9752

OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS (ENT) Colorado West Otolaryngologists ZZZ...........970-245-2400 Our Lifestyle and Wellness team has a

PACEPROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE distinctive holistic approach toFOR theTHE ELDERLY Senior CommUnity Care (PACE),and Eckert, balance of socialization caring. That See ad page XXX. . ............................................

970-835-2900 approach allows our Residents a creative Senior CommUnity Care and (PACE), Montrose, continue creating space to connect See ad page XXX..............................................970-964-3500 meaningful life experiences, while having PAIN the MANAGEMENT peace of mind that their care needs Compass Medical Center are being met.

This balance is at the core See ad page XXX...............................................970-252-3360 of everything we do.

Transformative Pain Care and Physical Therapy ZZZ ...........................................................................970-639-1948

PHYSICAL THERAPY CALL TO SCHEDULE A TOUR

with our Marketing Director Delta Health. ..........................................................................

970-874-7681 Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page XXX.............................................. 970-249-9683 Montrose Regional Health...............................................970-249-2211 Mountain View Therapy at Montrose Regional Health...................

970-240-7369 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page XXX.............................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page XXX.............................................. 970-964-3500

(970) 640-7416

No Meds. No Surgeries.

Get Lasting Relief with Transformative Pain Care & Physical Therapy

TransformativePain.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-639-1948

Urological Associates of Western Colorado Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, See ad page XXX............................................970-243-3061

PHYSICIANS Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681 Montrose Regional Health...............................................970-249-2211 The PIC Place / MarillacHealth, See ad page XXX...............................................970-200-1600

SPEECH THERAPY

Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681 Mountain View Therapy at Montrose Regional Health ....................................................................................................970-240-7369 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Eckert, See ad page XXX.............................................. 970-835-2900 Senior CommUnity Care (PACE), Montrose, See ad page XXX......................... 970-964-35009

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Compass Medical Center, See ad page XXX...970-252-3360

THYROID & PARATHYROID General Surgeons of Western Colorado...............................

2440 N. 11th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501, See ad page XXX........................................... 970-243-0900

Our cornerstones and philosophy UROLOGY emphasize:

Urological Associates of Western Colorado »GBecoming familiar eachCO Resident’s 2373 Road, Suite 200, Grandwith Junction, 81505, life story Seeunique ad page XXX............................................970-243-3061

VISION » Honoring the Resident as an individual American Council of the Blind.....................................800-424-8666 » Recognizing that we care for the whole American Foundation of the Blind...............................212-502-7600 person—physically, socially, emotionally spiritually Audioand Information Network of Colorado.................877-443-2001 Choice Magazine Listening.............................................888-724-6423 » Creating a partnership that includes Colorado for thefamily Blind........................................303-778-1130 the Center Resident, and staff Colorado Talking Book Library..................................... 303-727-9277 » Fostering sense ofCenter. community and National Eye Institute aInformation ........... 301-496-52488

belonging WEIGHT LOSS

Compass Medical Center, See ad page XXX...970-252-3360 General Surgeons of Western Colorado Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Treatment, Our Mission See adOur pageapproach XXX...........................................

970-243-0900 of honoring aging provides See section: Support Groupsfamilies with peace of mind our resident

and instills confidence in trusting us with their loved one's care.

PLASTIC SURGEONS ReGenesis Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & Spa ZZZ ...........................................................................970-242-8177

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Life Choices Montrose........................................................ 970-249-430

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END OF LIFE Alleviate the burden on your loved ones by planning your funeral and burial arrangements before you pass on. When medicine can no longer offer a cure, hospice care provides comfort and support for you and your family.

Advance Directives............................................37 Cemeteries............................................................37 Funeral & Bereavement...................................37 Funeral Preplanning..........................................37 Grief Support.......................................................37 Hospice Care........................................................37 Monuments & Headstones............................37 Wills & Probate....................................................37

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END OF LIFE | 2024

A letter for when you can’t speak for yourself

END OF LIFE

By Teresa Ambord None of us is promised tomorrow regardless of our age. There is

Outstanding loans and other debts: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Insurance policies: Life: ______________________________________________________

always the chance that you won’t wake up tomorrow or that an accident or sudden illness will make you unable to speak for yourself. If that should happen, could someone step in for you?

While there is time, write a letter providing trusted family members with information they will need. Such a letter will not be legally binding and should be informational, but keep the tone casual. Keep the letter in a private place, letting key people—your spouse, children or heirs—know where it is, and provide your attorney and accountant each with a copy. Update it as details change.

Here’s a sample that you may fill out if you wish.

Casualty:__________________________________________________

Date:_________________________________________________ Dear:_________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

This letter is not to be confused with my will. If I should die or be unable to speak for myself, this information will make it easier for you to handle my legal and financial matters. A copy has been sent to my attorney and my accountant, whose contact information is below.

Cars registered in my name:

Attorney:_____________________________________________ Accountant:__________________________________________ Here is a list of people to contact in the event that I can no longer speak for myself:

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My legal documents, including my will, deed to my house, insurance policies, birth certificate and other items, can be found:

______________________________________________________ I have appointed the following people as executors of my will:

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ They will handle most of the legal and financial matters, but they may need some assistance from you, which I hope you will find in this letter.

Banks and bank account numbers: ______________________________________________________ PIN numbers:________________________________________ Online passwords:___________________________________ Safe deposit box:_____________________________________ Credit accounts and numbers: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Health:____________________________________________________

My investments:

(brokerage firm, accounts, contact information)

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My pension:

(amounts, plan administrator, contact information)

(and location of registration papers)

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Location of my tax returns: ______________________________________________________ My memberships (volunteer/professional organizations): ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ People to contact to inform of my condition or my passing: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ My funeral wishes: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ How to distribute personal items not in my will: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Miscellaneous information you may need: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ This is also a good place to put down your thoughts, letting important people in your life know how you feel about them. The comfort brought by a few thoughtful words on paper is priceless to those you leave behind.

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END OF LIFE | 2024 ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

HOSPICE CARE

Chris Klug Foundation...................................................... 970-274-2821

Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, See ad page 4................................................... 970-249-9683

CEMETERIES

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HopeWest, Delta, See ad page 45................... 970-874-6823

Cedar Creek Cemetery, Montrose.............................. 970-240-1421

HopeWest, Montrose, See ad page 45............970-240-7734

Delta City Cemetery..........................................................970-874-8633

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (hospice help line)....................800-658-8898

Grand View Cemetery, See ad page 40........... 970-249-2121

FUNERAL & BEREAVEMENT Crippin Funeral Home, See ad page 40........... 970-249-2121

FUNERAL PREPLANNING Crippin Funeral Home, See ad page 40........... 970-249-2121

GRIEF SUPPORT Bereavement Book Club, HopeWest..........................970-874-9630 Compassionate Friends....................................................970-241-6346 COVID Grief Group............................................................970-787-9988 GriefShare..............................................................................970-249-4887 HopeWest, Delta, See ad page 45................... 970-874-6823

MONUMENTS & HEADSTONES Morris Monument, LLC, See ad page 37........ 970-323-6658

WILLS & PROBATE Burke, Holguin & Smith, PC, See ad page 19................................................... 970-241-2969

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e d i u G Explore the 2024 Guide online!

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Custom Engraved: • Headstones • Stone Signs • Address Rocks

Home appointments available Please call to schedule

970-323-6658 1630 South Main Street • Delta

www.morrismonument.com

www.facebook.com/MorrisMonument

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HopeWest, Montrose, See ad page 45............970-240-7734

Visiting Angels, See ad page 30...................... 970-254-8888

Keeping Our Residents

HAPPY • HEALTHY CONNECTED Skilled Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Physical Therapy Hospice Care Respite Care

Call today and talk to one of our Professional Care Experts!

2425 Teller Avenue • Grand Junction, CO • 970-243-3381 EagleRidgePA.com

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SUPPORT GROUPS and emotional support, support groups offer a space for sharing personal experiences, learning coping methods and providing mutual emotional support. A key takeaway from these gatherings is the realization that you are not alone.

Alcoholism & Addiction...................................40 Alzheimer’s & Dementia..................................40 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).......40 Arthritis...................................................................40 Cancer......................................................................40 Caregiving..............................................................40 Companionship...................................................40 Diabetes..................................................................40 Grief..........................................................................40 Hearing Impairments........................................41 Mental Health Care & Counseling...............41 Miscellaneous.......................................................41 Stroke.......................................................................41 Vision........................................................................41 Weight Control....................................................41

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Bridging the gap between medical treatment

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SUPPORT GROUPS | 2024 ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTION Al-Anon Support Group, Delta.....................................970-874-9832 Al-Anon Support Group, Montrose........................... 970-964-8849 Alcoholics Anonymous.....................................................970-245-9649

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Hotline................800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado.......970-256-1274 Aspen Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care, See ad page 34..................................................970-254-1233 Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-464-8322 Dementia Caregivers Support Group, Delta County.........................................................................970-510-0724

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).....................................................303-832-2322

CAREGIVING Cappella of Grand Junction, 628 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506, See ad page 41.................................................. 970-464-8322 Caregiver Support Group .............................................. 970-240-3714 Caregiver Support Groups, Montrose & Delta...... 970-275-2138 Caregiver Support Group, Delta.................................. 970-275-2138 Caregiver Support & Networking Group................. 970-249-2436

COMPANIONSHIP Region 10 Senior Companion Program, See ad page 47..................................................970-249-2436

DIABETES

Arthritis Foundation..........................................................800-283-7800

American Diabetes Association....................................800-342-2383 Diabetes Support Group, Delta....................................970-874-6410 Diabetes Support Group, Montrose...........................970-240-7780

CANCER

GRIEF

American Cancer Society................................................ 303-758-2030 American Lung Association ..........................................800-586-4872

Bereavement Book Club, HopeWest..........................970-874-9630 Compassionate Friends....................................................970-241-6346

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUPS

Bosom Buddies, Breast Cancer Support Group.....970-252-2777 Cancer Information Service ......................................... 800-422-6237 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter................................................720-440-8620

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

Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory 802 E. Main St., Montrose

970-249-2121

info@crippinfuneralhome.com www.crippinfuneralhome.com

Grand View Cemetery and Serenity GardenS

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SUPPORT GROUPS | 2024 COVID Grief Group............................................................970-787-9988 GriefShare..............................................................................970-249-4887 HopeWest, Delta, See ad page 45................... 970-874-6823 HopeWest, Montrose, See ad page 45............970-240-7734

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HEARING IMPAIRMENTS Hearing Loss Association of America.........................970-241-2592

MENTAL HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING Axis Health System, See ad page 25................970-252-3200 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).............303-321-3104 Salvation Army Corps, Delta..........................................970-399-3584 Salvation Army Corps, Montrose................................. 970-249-3891 Suicide Prevention Help Line (veterans press 1).................. 9-8-8

MISCELLANEOUS

SUPPORT GROUPS

American Kidney Fund.....................................................800-638-8299 Essential Tremor Support Group.................................405-205-9397 Hilltop Latimer House Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services................................................877-543-9520 Huntington’s Disease Society of America................ 303-321-5503 Lupus Foundation of Colorado.....................................303-597-4050 Multiple Sclerosis Society...............................................800-344-4867 Muscular Dystrophy Association................................. 303-691-3331 Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies.....................303-830-1839 Parkinson’s Support Group, Montrose Regional Health..............................................970-252-2996 Post-Polio Support Group..............................................720-220-8413 Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans.......................970-765-2210 Western Colorado Health Network............................ 970-243-2437

STROKE

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American Heart Association..........................................800-242-8721 Stroke Support Group.......................................................970-765-2210

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American Council of the Blind.....................................800-424-8666 Audio Information Network of Colorado.................877-443-2001 Center for Independence................................................ 970-822-7010 Choice Magazine Listening ............................................888-724-6423 Colorado Center for the Blind........................................303-778-1130 Colorado Talking Book Library ....................................800-685-2136 National Eye Institute Information Center...............301-496-5248

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Community Resources.....................................44 Computers & Tech Help..................................44 Crisis Services......................................................44 Employment Information...............................44 Food Services & Meal Programs.................44 Income Tax Preparation & Planning...........44 Legal Aid & Consumer Protection..............44 Libraries..................................................................45 National & State Resources...........................45 Newspapers & Magazines...............................45 Nuclear & Uranium Workers.........................46 Pets & Animal Care............................................46 Planned Giving & Non-Profit Support......46 Theaters & Stages..............................................46 Transportation.....................................................46 Veterans Information........................................46 Volunteer Opportunities.................................46

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AdvantAge Health Resource Center, Volunteers of America, See ad page 48......... 844-862-4968 Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), See ad page 47..................................................970-249-2436 Area Agency on Aging, Region 10, See ad page 47..................................................970-249-2436 Chamber of Commerce, Delta......................................970-874-8616 CSU Extension TRA, Delta.............................................. 970-874-2195 CSU Extension TRA, Montrose..................................... 970-249-3935 Delta County Health Department............................... 970-874-2165 Delta County Human Services......................................970-874-2030 Delta County Library.........................................................970-874-9630 Elections, City of Delta.....................................................970-874-7566 Elections, City of Montrose.............................................970-241-1430 Elections, Delta County.................................................... 970-874-2153 Elections, Montrose County.......................................... 970-249-3362 Nucla Annex....................................................................970-864-7874 Hilltop Community Resources..................................... 970-242-4400 Mexican-American Development Association (MADA), Montrose............................................................ 970-249-4774 Montrose County Human Services.............................970-252-5000 Montrose County Public Health................................... 970-252-5011 Montrose Economic Development Corporation...........................................................................970-249-9438 Montrose Regional Airport............................................. 970-249-3203 Montrose Regional Library District............................970-249-9656 Small Business Resource Center...................................970-765-3130 Time and Temperature..................................................... 970-242-2550 Visit Montrose......................................................................970-497-8558 West End Family Link Center........................................ 970-864-2246 Western Colorado 2-1-1................................2-1-1 or 1-888-217-1215 Workforce Center, Delta.................................................970-874-5781 Workforce Center, Montrose........................................970-252-0678

COMPUTERS & TECH HELP

American Red Cross..........................................................970-242-4851 Axis Health System, See ad page 25................970-252-3200 Child Protection Hotline................................................. 844-264-5437 Delta Health........................................................................... 970-874-7681 Delta Police Department................................................. 970-874-7676 Hilltop Domestic Violence Services Crisis Line.....844-990-5500 Montrose County Sheriff’s Office................................970-252-4023 Montrose Police Department........................................970-252-5200 Montrose Regional Health...............................................970-249-2211 Non-Emergency Dispatch, Delta.................................. 970-874-2015 Non-Emergency Dispatch, Montrose.........................970-249-9110 Poison Control.....................................................................800-222-1222 Search and Rescue, Delta County................................ 970-874-2015 Suicide Prevention Help Line........................................ 800-273-8255 Victim Services, Delta County.......................................970-874-2007 Victim Services, Montrose County Sheriff..............970-252-4260 See category: Food Services & Meal Programs

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.... 970-249-4468 Workforce Center, Delta.................................................970-874-5781 Workforce Center, Montrose........................................970-252-0678

FOOD SERVICES & MEAL PROGRAMS Chain of Love, Delta........................................................... 970-210-5924 Food Bank of the Rockies................................................ 970-464-1138 Food Cupboard, Hotchkiss Methodist Church......970-872-3540 Food Stamps, Delta............................................................970-874-2030 Food Stamps, Montrose..................................................970-252-5000 Salvation Army Food Bank, Delta................................970-399-3584 Senior CommUnity Meals, See ad page 48.......970-874-7661 Sharing Ministries Food Bank........................................970-240-8385 Shepherd’s Hand, Montrose...........................................970-275-7215 Valley Food Partnership...................................................970-249-0705 West End Family Link Center........................................ 970-864-2246

Black Canyon Macintosh Users Group...................... 970-252-8141 Delta County Library.........................................................970-874-9630 Montrose Recreation District 50+ Program.......... 970-252-4884 Montrose Regional Library District............................970-249-9656 North Fork Senior Connections...................................970-527-3482 Montrose Senior Center................................................. 970-252-4884 Workforce Center, Delta.................................................970-874-5781 Workforce Center, Montrose........................................970-252-0678

INCOME TAX PREPARATION & PLANNING

CRISIS SERVICES

AARP Foundation ElderWatch...............................800-222-4444 x2 ABA Commission of Legal Problems of the Elderly.........................................................................202-662-8690

For all emergencies, call ....................................................................9-1-1 Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter, Delta.....970-773-8290

AARP Tax Aide, Delta........................................................ 970-874-7837 AARP Tax Aide, Montrose.............................................. 970-252-4889 Federal Tax Information...................................................303-238-7378 Internal Revenue Service.............................................................. IRS.gov Internal Revenue Service - Refund status...............800-829-4477 Internal Revenue Service Hotline................................ 800-829-1040

LEGAL AID & CONSUMER PROTECTION

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Delta County Library.........................................................970-874-9630

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Cedaredge Library...............................................................970-399-7674

Hotchkiss Library................................................................970-399-7781

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Paonia Library......................................................................970-399-7881

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NATIONAL & STATE RESOURCES AARP Colorado....................................................................866-554-5376 Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator Service................................................800-677-1116 American Geriatrics Society..........................................800-563-4916 Better Business Bureau....................................................505-346-0110 Centers for Disease Control...........................................404-639-3311 Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)...................................................................................303-894-7855 Colorado Gerontological Society................................303-333-3482 Do Not Call Registry.......................................................... 888-382-1222 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...................................................................................844-684-6333 Federal Tax Information (volunteer help with forms)..........................................303-238-7378 Road Conditions, Colorado.............................................877-315-7623

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Professional Case Management, Cold War Patriots.............................................970-744-5020

Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter, Delta.....970-773-8290 All Points Transit, Delta, See ad page 15.........970-874-7334 All Points Transit, Montrose, See ad page 15...................................................970-249-0128 Alzheimer’s Association.................................. 720-699-9307 AmeriCorps: RSVP- Region 10, Senior Volunteer Program, See ad page 47....970-249-2436 BeaconFest Senior Fair.....................................................970-243-8829 Blind Endeavors (adventure and exploration for the blind).............. 970-787-5438 CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates............970-249-0337 Center for Independence................................................ 970-822-7010 Chamber of Commerce, Delta......................................970-874-8616 CSU Extension TRA, Delta.............................................. 970-874-2195 CSU Extension TRA, Montrose..................................... 970-249-3935 Delta Health........................................................................... 970-399-2610 Food Bank of the Rockies................................................ 970-464-1138 Fort Uncompahgre History Museum, Delta...........970-874-8349 Friends of the Montrose Library..................................970-249-9656 Friends of the Ute Indian Museum..............................970-249-3098 Girls on the Run................................................................... 970-257-9267 Golden Circle Seniors....................................................... 970-252-4888 Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans....................970-252-9303 HopeWest, Delta, See ad page 45................... 970-874-6823 HopeWest, Montrose, See ad page 45............970-240-7734 Montrose Botanic Gardens & Botanical Society...................... MontroseBotanical@Gmail.com Montrose Community Foundation.............................970-249-3900 Montrose Regional Health Volunteer Services......970-240-7341 Montrose Regional Library District............................970-249-9656 Morningstar Therapy Dogs............................................970-596-9343 Museum of the Mountain West................................... 970-240-3400 North Fork Senior Connections...................................970-527-3482 Partners Youth Mentoring .............................................. 970-249-1116 Region 10 Senior Companion Program, See ad page 47..................................................970-249-2436 Senior CommUnity Meals................................................ 970-874-7661 Sharing Ministries Food Bank, Montrose.................970-240-8385 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), See ad page 47.....................................970-249-2436 Time Bank of the Rockies............................................... 970-209-6886 Valley Symphony Association........................................970-765-8323 Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans.......................970-765-2210

PETS & ANIMAL CARE Delta County Humane Society...................................... 970-874-2149 Montrose Animal Services..............................................970-240-1487 Roice-Hurst Humane Society, Delta........................... 970-874-1078 Second Chance Humane Society.................................970-626-2273 Surface Creek Animal Shelter, Cedaredge.............. 970-856-2346

PLANNED GIVING & NON-PROFIT SUPPORT Friends of the Montrose Library..................................970-249-9656 Friends of the Ute Indian Museum..............................970-249-3098 Montrose Community Foundation.............................970-249-3900 San Juan Health Care Foundation...............................970-252-2580 Western Colorado Community Foundation........... 970-243-3767

OTHER RESOURCES

THEATERS & STAGES Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia....................... 970-527-7243 Delta Egyptian Theater.....................................................970-399-7207 Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center..............................970-856-9195 Magic Circle Theater, Montrose................................... 970-249-7838 Montrose Pavilion................................................................970-249-7015 Montrose Rotary Amphitheater...................................970-240-1400 Paonia Players........................................................................970-361-1540

TRANSPORTATION See section: Aging Resources

VETERANS INFORMATION American Legion #73, Montrose.......................Facebook.com/AmericanLegionMontrose Delta County Veterans Services...................................970-874-2082 Disabled American Veterans Van................................ 970-240-4698 Montrose County Veterans Service Officer.............970-249-2115 VA Benefits............................................................................800-827-1000 VA Caregiver Support....................................................... 855-260-3274 VA Medical Center.............................................................. 970-242-0731 VA Montrose Clinic............................................................. 970-249-7791 Veterans of Foreign Wars #784, Montrose.............970-765-4858 Veterans of Foreign Wars #9221, Cedaredge.......................................................RDCraig267@Yahoo.com Visiting Angels, See ad page 30...................... 970-254-8888 Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans.......................970-765-2210 Western Region One Source......................................... 970-257-3760

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