Letter From Publisher/Contact Information

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

Welcome to the 2022-2023 Seniors Blue Book for Colorado’s Western Slope! This year we are excited to have added in 5 new counties! Jackson, Moffat, Grand, Rio Blanco and Routt counties are now represented where we were able to verify those resources. As we get to know this new area, if you know of resources we missed, please reach out to introduce yourself and let us know.

The past 2 years have reinforced to us the need to have good accurate information, and that is just what we strive to bring our readers. We call every number in the book, verify licensing where it’s available and we get to know our partners. I still encourage you to do your research, check the Medicare.gov website, check the Colorado state website for occurrence reports, and ask your friends. Thanks for taking the first step to ensuring you use the right resources by picking up the Seniors Blue Book. We try to make finding the information you need easy by dividing the book into 3 easy to use sections. The blue is where you will find resources, the purple tabs indicate our home health section, and the green tabs is housing. In both sections you will find housing resources, along with comparison grids and definitions. As you look through the book, be sure to stop and read the articles. Our articles are all written by experts in their fields in hopes of providing just a bit more information so you can make your best choices.

We are proud to have launched a whole new web experience at SeniorsBlueBook. com. Our all new search engine will easily help you navigate resources, find informative articles and videos, fill up your calendars with events and fun activities thought out the community, and you can even chat with one of our online resource specialistst! Be sure to book mark us so you can find us easily for any search you need.

Thank you again for picking up your copy of the Seniors Blue Book. Reach out to us with comments, suggestions or resources we may have missed. Here’s to healthy aging!

Lucy Crandall, Associate Publisher

LOCAL OFFICE: Lucy Crandall Associate Publisher

Lucy@SeniorsBlueBook.com 719.641.6850

Brittany Howels Information Specialist

Brittany@SeniorsBlueBook.com

Bernadette de Isaza Art Director

The Seniors Blue Book P.O.Box 9364 Salt Lake City, UT 84109 P: 800.201.9989 F: 888.448.9842 w: SeniorsBlueBook.com

NATIONAL OFFICE Oliver Hersch, CEO - Publisher

Oliver@SeniorsBlueBook.com

Lorraine Worthen, Office Director

Lorraine@SeniorsBlueBook.com

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. Give us a call at 800.201.9989 and we will direct you to the location nearest you or go to www.SeniorsBlueBook.com and click on the “Find a Book” link to locate your closest distribution points.

The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2022 by Grateful Sales, Inc.

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

CONTENTS

9

Area Agency on Aging

In 1973, under the Older American’s Act, your local Area Agency on Aging was established to offer support and services to seniors. Find out about all they continue to do on pages 12-13.

2-3 How to Use This Guide 4 Letter From Publisher/Contact Information 134-135 Advertiser Index

9 Adult Day Care Programs 9 Advance Care Planning 10 Advocacy for Seniors/Patients 10 Alzheimer's Research 10 Aquatic Classes & Therapies 11 Area Agencies on Aging 11 Associations for Specific Ailments

12-13 Your Local Area Agency on Aging

15 Behavioral Health 15 Care Management 17 Consumer Affairs & Legal Aid 19 Continuing Education Opportunities 19 County Health Departments 19 Dental Resources 20 Dental Services 20 Dentures & Implants 20 Disability Services 21 Downsizing & Relocation 21 Driver Safety 22 Elder Abuse & Crime Prevention 23 Elder Law 23 Emergency Response Systems 23 Employment & Volunteer Opportunities 28 Energy Resources 28 Estate Planning 30 Financial & Tax Assistance 31 Financial Advisor

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES continued

PACE Program

Is a PACE Program right for you or your loved one? Find out more about Programs for All Inclusive Care for the Edlerly on page 55.

Powers of Attorney

Understand all you need to know about Powers of Attorney, and how to best protect your decisions on pages 44-45. 31 Financial Services 31 Food Resources 35 Guardianship/Conservatorship 35 Handyman Services 35 Health Insurance Information & Counseling 35 Health Screenings 36 Hearing Resources 36 Home Improvement and Modifications 36 Home Medical Equipment & Supplies 37 Home Medical Equipment - Loan Closets 38 Homemaking/Housekeeping 38 Hospice 38 Hospitals 40 Hospitals - Psychiatric 40 Housing Placement & Resource Specialists 40 Investments 40 Libraries 46 Long-Term Care Insurance 46 Medicaid Planning 46 Medicare Advantage Plans 46 Medicare Advisor 49 Medicare Fraud 49 Medicare Insurance 49 Medicare/Medicaid Information 50 Mental Health Services 52 Orthopaedics 54 PACE Programs 54 Palliative Care 54 Physical Therapy 54 Physicians 56 Prescription Assistance & Discounts 56 Probate 56 Real Estate Services

A Trust

Could a trust be beneficial when setting up an estate plan? Find out on page 24.

Home Health Care

From companionship to complex medical care, home health can help keep folks in their homes and healthy. See the home health section starting on page 88.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

57 Rehabilitation Facilities 58 Rehabilitation Facilities - Transitional 58 Rehabilitation Hospitals 58 Rehabilitation Services 61 Respite Care 62 Reverse Mortgage Services 62 Roofing 62 Senior Activities & Entertainment 66 Senior Centers 67 Senior Health Clinics 71 Senior Organizations & Services 77 Senior Real Estate Specialist 77 Social Security 78 Solar 78 Support Services 82 Transportation 85 Trust Management 85 Urgent Care 85 Veteran Services 86 Vision Resources 87 Wellness & Health 87 Wills & Trusts

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HOME HEALTH & NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE & HOSPICE CARE

88-90 Non-Medical Home Health Care Comparison Grid 88-96 Non-Medical Home Health Care Agencies 91 Non-Medical Home Health Care Definitions 97 Home Health Definitions 98-99 Home Health Agency Comparison Grid 98-100 Home Health Agencies 102-103 Hospice Care Comparison Grid 102-107 Hospice Care Agencies 104 Hospice Definitions

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

108

SENIOR HOUSING

108-109 Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid 108-113 Independent Living / Retirement Communities

111 Housing Definitions

114 Subsidized Housing

116-117 Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid

VOA Programs

VOA programs can help maintain independence at home. Learn more about their programs in Montrose and Delta on page 136. 116-123 Assisted Living Communities 124-125 Memory Care Communities Comparison Grid 124-127 Memory Care Communities 129-133 Skilled Nursing Facilities 130-131 Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid

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FEATURE ARTICLES

95 8 Ways to Help Impove Your Brain Health

136 Aging in Place with Home Based Care

92 Coping With a Life-Changing Diagnosis 44 POA's (Powers of Attorney) vs Court-Appointed Positions 53 Space Age Therapy is Here Today! 55 What Are Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly 24 Why Would I Consider a Trust For My Estate Planning in 2022? 29 Will Do