Southern Colorado 2024

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

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Spring Southern Colorado Seniors Blue Book!

My name is Courtney Ergenbright, and I am honored to be a part of the team that provides our loyal readers with accurate information to aid you in the aging process as well as help to maintain overall wellness. As in years past, we have worked diligently to provide the most up to date and correct information, all at your fingertips. With over 50 categories of community resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Respite Care, we are also pleased to include a complete listing of all home health and housing options. Our comparison grids, highlighting our partners, makes navigating the comprehensive list of information very user friendly.

You can readily find resources based

SENIORS Blue Book

LOCAL OFFICE:

Courtney Ergenbright Regional Director Courtney@SeniorsBlueBook.com 720-936-2976

Brittany Howels Information Specialist Brittany@SeniorsBlueBook.com

Bernadette de Isaza Art Director

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

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

Thank you again for selecting Seniors Blue Book as your one stop shop for aging well! Please reach out to us with comments, suggestions, or resources we may have missed.

Sincerely Yours,

Courtney Ergenbright Regional Director

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Getting Started Is Easy

OTERO COUNTY

Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center 1100 Carson Ave, La Junta 81050 719-384-5412

private pay. For a list of providers, see our hospice grid on pages 78-79.

National Hospice Organization Helpline 800-658-8898

HOSPITALS

ALAMOSA COUNTY San Luis Valley Health (SLV) 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-2511

CHAFFEE COUNTY

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 1000 Rush Dr, Salida 81201 719-530-2200

FREMONT COUNTY

St. Thomas More Hospital 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2200

HUERFANO COUNTY

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-5100

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

Mount San Rafael Hospital 410 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9213

PUEBLO COUNTY

Parkview Medical Center 400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81003 719-584-4000

St. Mary-Corwin Hospital 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5656

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Senior Living Decisions (ad on page 85) 719-629-9224

LEGAL SERVICES

Bent/Crowley/Otero 16th Judicial District Attorney 323 Santa Fe Ave, Ste 201,La Junta 81050 719-384-8786

Colorado Bar Association 1900 Grant St, Ste 900, Denver 80203 800-332-6736

Colorado Legal Services – 1000 W 6th St Ste I, Pueblo 81003 719-545-6708 – 1604 H St, Salida 81201 719-539-4251

Disability Law Colorado 800-288-1376

District Attorney Office – Pueblo County 701 Court St, Pueblo 81003

719-583-6030

East Central Council of Govts

128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836

719-348-5562

Huerfano-Las Animas Counties

District Attorney

200 E 1st St, Ste 302, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9224

Lower Arkansas Valley AAA 13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050

719-383-3166

Public Defenders Office

132 W B St, Ste 200, Pueblo 81003

719-546-0004

Pueblo AAA

2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001

719-583-6120

South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc 1116 3rd St, Alamosa 81101

719-589-4511

South Central Council of Govts

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

Upper Arkansas AAA 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

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

CHAFFEE COUNTY

Buena Vista Central Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista 81211 719-395-8700

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Salida Public Library 405 E St, Salida 81201 719-539-4826

CROWLEY COUNTY

Ordway Town Library 1007 Main St, Ordway 81063 719-267-3823

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

LIBRARIES

ALAMOSA COUNTY

Alamosa Public Library

300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-6592

CUSTER COUNTY

West Custer County Library 209 Main St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-9138

FREMONT COUNTY

Cañon City Public Library 516 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-269-9020

John C Fremont Library 130 Church Ave, Florence 81226 719-784-4649

Penrose Community Library 35 7th Ave, Penrose 81240 719-372-6017

HUERFANO COUNTY

Spanish Peaks Library District 415 Walsen Ave, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2774

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

Aguilar Public Library 146 W Main St, Aguilar 81020 719-941-4426

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

This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, the second contains Skilled Home Healthcare, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

SENIOR HOUSING 3

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing throughout each section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

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

SOUTHERN COLORADO

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

Adult Day Programs are for seniors who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (e.g. dementia, physical limitations). Please check our Assisted Living grids on pages 78-79 for facilities that may offer this service.

Valley to Valley Senior Care Center

348 G St, Salida 81201 719-539-4396

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

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

Advance Care Planning Engagement 12631 E 17th Ave, Aurora 80045 303-724-3141

ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS / PATIENTS

CARIE Line – Elderly Advocates 800-356-3606

Catholic Charities 719-544-4233

Colorado Center of Aging PO Box 102622, Denver 80250 303-832-4535

Colorado Culture Change Coalition

303 S Broadway, Ste 200-184, Denver 80209 303-868-4311

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

National Council on Aging (NCOA) 251 18th St S, Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22202 571-527-3900

AGING IN PLACE

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23) 719-974-4086

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

Alzheimer’s Association –Colorado Chapter (ad on page 41) www.alz.org/co 800-272-3900

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

ANNUITY SPECIALISTS

AIS Medicare & More (ad on pages 37, 45)

–2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

–117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

–3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY

Durango Recreation Center 2700 N Main Ave, Durango, 81301 970-375-7321

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AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY

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Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

410 W Rainbow Blvd, Salida 81201

719-539-6738

Trinidad Community Center

1309 Beshoar Ave, Trinidad 81082

719-846-4454

YMCA Pueblo

3200 E Spaulding Ave, Pueblo 81008

719-543-5151

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (AAA)

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

800-677-1116

Locates any Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Nationwide

East Central Council of Govts

128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836

719-348-5562

Serving Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln Counties

South Central Council of Govts

300 Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

Serving Huerfano, Las Animas Counties

Lower Arkansas Valley AAA

13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050

719-383-3166

Serving Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers Counties

Pueblo AAA (ad on page 8)

320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003

719-583-6120

Serving Pueblo County

San Juan Basin AAA 970-264-0501

– PO Box 3412, Durango 81301

– 451 Hotsprings Blvd, Pagosa Springs 81147

Serving Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties

South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc 1116 3rd St, Alamosa 81101

719-589-4511

Serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache Counties

Upper Arkansas AAA 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

Serving Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake Counties

BATH SAFETY

Accessible

Systems | Lifeway Mobility

(ad on page 23)

719-974-4086

CARE MANAGEMENT / SOCIAL SERVICES

Care management and social service agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long-term care, in-home care, or other services, based on needs.

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LOOK FOR THE SIGN OF A BETTER BUSINESS

TRUST has never been more important. Better Business Bureau continues to be your best resource for identifying trustworthy businesses. We actively review and accredit trustworthy online retailers, contractors, and businesses.

Before hiring a contractor or making a purchase, look for the BBB® Accredited Business Seal and Age-Friendly Business Sign on vendor’s websites and search our database at BBB.org to find businesses that have earned TRUST.

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STATE

Colorado Dept of Human Services

800-536-5298

COUNTY Dept of Human Services

– Archuleta

550 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-2182

– Chaffee

448 E 1st St, Rm 166, Salida 81201

719-530-2500

– La Junta

13th W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166

– La Plata

10 Burnett Ct, Durango 81301 970-382-6150

– Las Animas

138 6th St, Las Animas 81054 719-456-2620

– Pueblo

320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6160

– Walsenburg

121 W 6th St, Walsenburg 81089

719-738-2810 x31

– Westcliffe

205 S 6th St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-2371

Fremont Cnty Dept of Human Svcs 172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2318

East Central Council of Govts 128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836 719-348-5562

Las Animas Dept of Social Svcs 219 S Chestnut St, Trinidad 81082 719-846-2276 x7130

Lower Arkansas Valley AAA 13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166

Pueblo AAA

320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120

Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

CONSUMER AFFAIRS – LEGAL

Better Business Bureau (ad on pages 10-11)

121 W City Center Dr #205, Pueblo 81003 719-542-1605

Civil Rights Office 800-368-1019

Colorado Dept of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) 1560 Broadway, Ste 110, Denver 80202 303-894-7855

Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222

US Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline 800-638-2772

US Food & Drug Administration Info 888-463-6332

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Pueblo Community College

– Fremont Campus

51320 W Hwy 50, Cañon City 81212

719-296-6101

The Fremont Campus offers a “Mini College” during Spring Break. The class topics, presented by community volunteers, range from finance and senior federal and state legislation to history, cooking, travel, and emergency preparedness. Costs are per class or entire week. Cyber classes are also presented each semester. Times and cost vary. For more information call 719-296-6101.

Road Scholar

800-454-5768

A not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel tours primarily geared to older adults

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Archuleta County Public Health

502 S 8th St, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-2409

Bent County Public Health

701 Park Ave, Las Animas 81054

719-456-0517

Chaffee County Public Health

448 E 1st, Ste 137, Salida 81201

719-539-2802

Custer County Public Health

10 Hermit Ln, Ste 5, Silvercliff 81252

719-783-3369

Fremont County Public Health & Environment

201 N 6th St, Cañon City 81212 719-276-7450

Huerfano County Health Dept 119 E 5th St, Walensburg 81089 719-738-2650

Las Animas County Health Dept 412 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-2213

Otero County Dept of Health 13 W 3rd St, Rm 111, La Junta 81050 719-383-3040

Pueblo City County Health Dept 101 W 9th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-4300

San Juan Basin Public Health 281 Sawyer Dr #300, Durango 81302 970-247-5702

DENTAL RESOURCES

Colorado Dental Association

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

Dental Lifeline Network 303-534-5360

Donated Dental Services 1800 15th St, Ste 100, Denver 80202 303-534-5360 x1

Grand Avenue Dental & Health Center

2320 N Grand Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-542-5300

Pueblo Community Health Center 2030 Lake Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-564-4823

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DENTAL RESOURCES

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South Central Council of Govts

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 x225

Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

Valley-Wide Health System 719-589-3658

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR –CARD

BENEFITS

Energy Workers Medical Services (ad on page 23)

800-999-5450

DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES & TRAINING

AARP Driver Safety Program

800-350-7025

Driver License Offices

– Alamosa

702 Del Sol Dr, Alamosa 81101

719-589-4274

– Cañon City

127 Justice Ctr Rd, Ste K, Cañon City 81212 719-275-5617

– Durango

329 S Camino Del Rio A, Durango 81303 970-247-4591

– La Junta

13 W 3rd St, Ste 101, La Junta 81050 719-384-2801

– Pagosa Springs

449 San Juan St, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-8350

– Pueblo 827 W 4th St, Pueblo 81003 719-543-5164

– Salida 448 E 1st St, Salida 81201 303-205-5694

– Trinidad 200 W 1st St, Trinidad 81082 719-846-3314

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

NATIONAL

ABA Commission on Law & Aging 202-662-8690

Elder Locator 800-677-1116

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995

STATE

Colorado Bar Association

303-860-1115

Disability Law Colorado 455 Sherman St, Ste 130, Denver 80203 303-722-0300

LOCAL

Archuleta Cnty Adult Protective Svcs 398 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs 81147 844-264-5437

Durango Adult Protective Svcs 10 Burnett Ct, Durango 81301 970-382-6150

Fremont & Custer County Family Crisis Services –Confidential Help Line 719-275-2429

Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging 13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166

Serving Bent, Crowley, Otero Counties

Pueblo Area Agency on Aging

320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120

Serving Pueblo County

Pueblo Cnty Adult Protective Svcs 719-583-6853

Pueblo Ombudsman

230 N Union, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6123

Advocates for Residents of Nursing Homes & AL Facilities

South Central Council of Governments

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 x225

Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Region 13

139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

Serving Custer and Fremont Counties

ELDER LAW

Jolene L. DeVries, Attorney

(ad on page 15) 832 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4424

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

Animas Surgical Hospital 575 Rivergate Ln, Durango 81301 970-247-3537

Heart of the Rockies

Regional Medical Center 1000 Rush Dr, Salida 81201 719-530-2200

Mercy Regional Medical Center –CommonSpirit Health 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango 81301 970-247-4311

Parkview – Pueblo West

Emergency Dept – UC Health 899 E Industrial Blvd, Pueblo West 81007 719-288-2100

Parkview Medical Center

– Level II Trauma – UC Health

400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81003 719-584-4400

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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

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St. Mary-Corwin Hospital –CommonSpirit Health 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 800-228-4039

St. Thomas More Hospital –CommonSpirit Health 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2000

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

Argus Home Care –Lifesaver Systems

(ad on page 18)

– 821 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo 81001 719-543-2634

– 120 N 9th St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-1101

Ark-Valley Home Care

(ad on page 56)

421 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-383-0450

Commstar – SkyLink

MedAlarms (ad on page 17)

– Pueblo, 719-404-4114

– Cañon City, 719-285-4456 – La Junta, 719-928-8928 – Lamar, 719-931-8722 – Salida, 719-530-7175

SRDA Lifeline (ad on page 18)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-1212

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FirstLight Home Care (ad on page 53) 719-569-7685

Senior Community Service Employment Program – SCSEP 877-872-5627

Senior Employment Program

517 W 5th St, Ste 106, Pueblo 81003 719-535-9012

Vocational Rehab Program

720 N Main, Ste 320, Pueblo 81003 719-544-1406

ENERGY

& WEATHERIZATION

RESOURCES

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

Colorado Energy Office

1600 Broadway Ste 1960, Denver 80202 303-866-2100

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

295 Girard St, Durango 81303 970-259-1086

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

Pueblo County Weatherization Dept 719-583-6315

FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE

AIS Medicare & More

(ad on page 45)

–2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

–117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

–3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

FINANCIAL & FOOD ASSISTANCE

STATE

Hunger Free Colorado –

HOTLINE (ad on page 20)

1355 S Colorado Blvd, C-201, Denver 80222 855-855-4626

Everyday Eats – formerly SNAP

1575 Sherman St, 3rd Fl, Denver 80203

303-866-5106 / 888-467-0418

ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, FREMONT, HUERFANO, & OTERO COUNTIES

Archuleta County Food Banks

970-264-2250

Center Toward Self Reliance

– 407 State Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-289-0789

– 105 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 719-251-5002

Florence Senior Community Ctr

100 Railroad St, Florence 81226 719-784-6493

Fremont County Human Svcs

172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212

719-275-2318

Golden Age Center (GAC) – Cañon City Senior Center Nutrition

728 Main St, Cañon City 81212

719-345-3064

Meals on Wheels

– 1336 Bauer Ln, Cañon City 81212

719-275-8548

– 100 Railroad St, Florence 81226 719-784-6493

Otero County Housing Authority (Rental Assistance)

315 E 5th St, La Junta 81050

719-384-9055

Pagosa Senior Ctr – Meals on Wheels

451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Sprgs 81147 970-264-2167

Senior Nutrition / Congregate Meals

– 100 Railroad St, Florence 81212

719-784-6493

– 405 Broadway, Penrose 81240 719-372-3872

South Central Council of Govts

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082

719-845-1133

Care and Share food boxes in Trinidad on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds.

The Pantry of Fremont (Tue 4-6p, Fri 9-11a)

312 S 9th S, Ste 3, Cañon City 81212

719-458-9252

Upper Arkansas Area – USAACOG

3224 Independence Rd, St A, Cañon City 81212

719-275-4979

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NEED HELP BUYING GROCERIES?

• Receive one-on-one assistance with applying for SNAP (food stamps)

• Referrals to food pantries, free meals, and nutrition programs

Food Resource Hotline

855-855-4626

HungerFreeColorado.org/Find-Food

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Walsenburg Housing Authority

220 Russell St, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2720

LA PLATA COUNTY

Durango Food Bank 194-C Bodo Dr, Durango 81303 970-375-2672

Manna Soup Kitchen

1100 Avenida del Sol, Durango 81301 970-385-5095

Meals on Wheels – La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave, Durango 81301 970-382-6441

PUEBLO COUNTY

AARP Tax Aide

888-227-7669

Catholic Charities (utilities, rent – by appt only)

429 W 10th #101, Pueblo 81003

719-544-4233

Center Toward Self Reliance

901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003

719-546-1271

Community Soup Kitchen

422 W 7th, Pueblo 81003 719-545-6540

Commodity Surplus Food (Housing & Human Services) 2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001 719-583-6199

Dept of Social Services (Food Stamps)

320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6160

LEAP Energy Program 866-432-8435

NeighborWorks of Southern CO 1241 E Routt Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-544-8078

Nutrition on Wheels – NOW

326 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-543-7484

Provides meals for homebound residents in Pueblo County

Pueblo City Housing Authority 1414 N Santa Fe Av, 10th Fl, Pueblo 81003 719-544-6230

Pueblo Cooperative Care Center 326 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003

719-543-7484

Salvation Army

401 S Prairie Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-543-3656

Senior Rehab Emergency Home Repair Program

2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001

719-583-6308

SRDA – Senior Resource Development Agency (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

– The HELP Program

719-545-8900

– ADRC 211

719-583-6611

– Senior Nutrition Program & Meals on Wheels

719-543-0100

Weatherization Program (Housing & Human Services)

2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001

719-583-6110

GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORS

ARC of Pueblo

2705 Vinewood Ln, Pueblo 81005

719-545-5845

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

Guardianship Alliance of Colorado 801 Yosemite St, Denver 80230 303-691-9339

HEALTH CLINICS

Valley-Wide Health System

719-589-3658

Alamosa

– Valley-Wide Alamosa Family Medical Center 1710 First St, Alamosa 81101

719-589-3658

– Valley-Wide Convenient Care Community Clinic 1131 Main St, Alamosa 81101

719-589-2562

– Valley-Wide Outreach Mobile Units 719-587-1007

Antonito

– Valley-Wide Guadalupe Health Center

10th St and Dahlia, Antonito 81120 719-376-5426

Cañon City

– Valley-Wide Cañon City 121 N 6th St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2301

Center

– Valley-Wide Cesar E Chavez Family Medical Center 186 Hurt St, Center 81125

719-754-2778

La Junta

– Valley-Wide La Junta Clinic 1012 Belmont Ave, La Junta 81050 719-383-5500

Las Animas

– Valley-Wide Las Animas Clinic 245 Vine Ave, Las Animas 81054 719-456-2653

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Moffat

– Valley-Wide Moffat Family Health Center

545 Moffat Wy, Moffat 81143 719-256-4025

Monte Vista

– Valley-Wide Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic

925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista 81144 719-852-2512

Rocky Ford

– Valley-Wide Rocky Ford Clinic

903 S 12th St, Rocky Ford 81067 719-254-7623

San Luis

– Valley-Wide San Luis Health Ctr

233 Main St, Ste B, San Luis 81152 719-672-3352

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION & COUNSELING

AIS Medicare & More (ad on pages 37, 45)

–2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

–117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

–3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

HEARING RESOURCES

NATIONAL & REGIONAL

American Speech-LanguageHearing Association 800-638-8255

Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing –Colorado Communications Technology Program 1575 Sherman St, Denver 80203 303-866-2097

Free Captioned Telephones for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (www.hearinglosssupport.com) 720-481-7188

Hear Now – Starkey Hearing Foundation 866-354-3254

National Institute on Deafness

800-241-1044

Relay Colorado (TTY)

333 Inverness Dr S, Englewood 80112 711 / 800-337-3242 Español

South Central Council of Governments

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

LOCAL

Colorado Vocational Rehab Svcs for the Deaf 720 N Main St, Ste 320, Pueblo 81003 719-544-1406

The Purpose of Arikare

Arikare was conceived to enhance the lives of people.

We specialize in senior care to help people stay in the comfort of their home. We provide companionship, rides to appointments, patient advocacy when a family member can’t attend medical appointments and procedures.

What began as a journey of helping family members, we saw the need in our community for a different kind of care. We are considered a home care placement agency under state standards in which we match you with caregivers to start and maintain healthy relationships.

Arikare was created right here in Pueblo with the help of Mrs. Agatha

Jackson in 2013. We officially started serving Pueblo and surrounding areas in 2015. Our mission is to provide quality non-medical care to our community. The goal of Arikare is to partner with the client and their family to help meet the physical and emotional needs of patients. By providing quality non-medical services, we are meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are continuously monitoring our services to do well by doing good. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Erika Hatchett-Plascencia with Arikare Homecare Placement Services. For more information she may be reached at 719-369-6035 or by email at arikareinc@gmail.com. See ad below.

HOMECARE PLACEMENT SERVICES

Arikare Homecare

Placement Services –Erika D. Hatchett-Plascencia

(ad on page 24)

2131 Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo 81001 719-299-6124 / 719-369-6035

HOMEMAKER / HOUSEKEEPING

SRDA – The HELP

(ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

A program of the SRDA offering light housekeeping or companion care on a sliding fee scale.

HOSPICE

Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psycho/ social care at home or in a healthcare facility. Most hospices accept Medicare/ Medicaid and private pay. For a list of providers, see our hospice grid on pages 68-69.

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Helpline 800-658-8898

HOSPITALS

ALAMOSA COUNTY

San Luis Valley Health (SLV) 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-589-2511

ARCHULETA COUNTY

Pagosa Springs Medical Center 95 S Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-731-3700

CHAFFEE COUNTY

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 1000 Rush Dr, Salida 81201 719-530-2200

FREMONT COUNTY

St. Thomas More Hospital –CommonSpirit Health 1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2000

HUERFANO COUNTY

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Ctr 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-5100

LA PLATA COUNTY

Animas Surgical Hospital 575 Rivergate Ln, Durango 81301 970-247-3537

Mercy Regional Medical Center –CommonSpirit Health 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango 81301 970-247-4311

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

Mount San Rafael Hospital 410 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9213

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OTERO COUNTY

Arkansas Valley Regional Med Center

1100 Carson Ave, La Junta 81050

719-384-5412

PUEBLO COUNTY

Parkview Medical Center – UC Health

400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81003 719-584-4000

St. Mary-Corwin Hospital –CommonSpirit Health

1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004

800-228-4039

LEGAL SERVICES

Bent/Crowley/Otero

16th Judicial District Attorney

323 Santa Fe Ave, Ste 201,La Junta 81050 719-384-8786

Colorado Bar Association

1290 Broadway, Ste 1700, Denver 80203

800-332-6736

Colorado Legal Services

– 1000 W 6th St Ste I, Pueblo 81003

719-545-6708

– 1604 H St, Ste 201, Salida 81201 719-539-4251

Disability Law Colorado

800-288-1376

District Attorney Office

– Pueblo County

701 Court St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6030

East Central Council of Govts

128 Colorado Ave, Stratton 80836 719-348-5562

Huerfano-Las Animas Counties

District Attorney

200 E 1st St, Ste 102, Trinidad 81082 719-846-9224

Lower Arkansas Valley AAA

13 W 3rd St, Rm 110, La Junta 81050 719-383-3166

Public Defenders Office

132 W B St, Ste 200, Pueblo 81003

719-546-0004

Pueblo AAA

320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120

South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc 1116 3rd St, Alamosa 81101 719-589-4511

South Central Council of Governments

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Svc 835 E 2nd Ave #300, Durango 81301 970-247-0266

Upper Arkansas

Area Agency on Aging Region 13 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

LIBRARIES

ALAMOSA COUNTY

Alamosa Public Library

300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa 81101

719-589-6592

ARCHULTA COUNTY

Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library

811 San Juan St, Pagosa Springs 81147 970-264-2209

CHAFFEE COUNTY

Buena Vista Central Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista 81211 719-395-8700

Salida Public Library 405 E St, Salida 81201 719-539-4826

CROWLEY COUNTY

Ordway Town Library

– Main Branch 1007 Main St, Ordway 81063 719-267-3823

– Campus Branch 610 Main St, Ordway 81603 719-267-3582

CUSTER COUNTY

West Custer County Library 209 Main St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-9138

FREMONT COUNTY

Cañon City Public Library

516 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-269-9020

John C Fremont Library 130 Church Ave, Florence 81226 719-784-4649

Penrose Community Library 35 7th Ave, Penrose 81240 719-372-6017

HUERFANO

COUNTY

Spanish Peaks Library District 415 Walsen Ave, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2774

LA PLATA COUNTY

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Ave, Durango 81301 970-375-3380

Ft. Lewis Mesa Library 11274 CS Hwy 140, Hesperus 81326 970-588-3331

Ignacio Community Library 470 Goddard Ave, Ignacio 81137 970-563-9287

Pine River Library 395 Bayfield Center Dr, Bayfield 81122 970-884-2222

Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango 81303 970-375-3816

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

Aguilar Public Library 146 W Main St, Aguilar 81020 719-941-4426

Trinidad Carnegie Public Library 202 N Animas St, Trinidad 81082 719-846-6841

OTERO COUNTY

Fowler Public Library 411 6th St, Fowler 81039 719-263-4472

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Rocky Ford City Library

400 S 10th St, Rocky Ford 81067 719-254-6641

Woodruff Memorial Library

522 Colorado Ave, La Junta 81050 719-384-4612

PUEBLO COUNTY

Barkman Library

1300 Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo 81001 719-562-5600

Greenhorn Valley Library 4801 Cibola Dr, Colorado City 81019 719-562-5600

Lamb Branch Library 2525 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo 81005 719-562-5600

Main Library

100 E Abriendo Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-562-5600

Patrick A Lucero Library

1315 E 7th St, Pueblo 81001

719-562-5600

Pueblo West Library

298 S Joe Martinez Blvd, Pueblo West 81007 719-562-5660

Tom L & Anna Marie Giodone Library 24655 US-50 BUS, Pueblo 81006 719-562-5660

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING

AAA Medicaid Consulting

(ad on page 29)

1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906

719-459-2519

AIS

Medicare & More

(ad on pages 37, 45)

–2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

–117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

–3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

MEDICAID / MEDICARE INSURANCE

Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a state and federal partnership program based largely on income guidelines. There are companies available to guide you through the selection and application process.

AAA Medicaid Consulting (ad on page 29)

1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906 719-459-2519

Colorado Division of Insurance 800-930-3745

Integrated Community Health Partners 855-959-7340

Medicare Helpline 800-633-4227

Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline 800-447-8477

Medicare Social Security Office 800-633-4227

State Insurance Health Program (SHIP) – ADRC 211 230 N Union, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6611 or 211

Proactive vs. Reactive

There are very few times in our lives where we fail to plan for the future.

Before we are born our supplies and living arrangements are planned and the joyous event takes place, we are born. From infancy all our steps are arranged. From there, we continue forward with schooling, coming of age and careers. As we grow, we continue to plan for our futures and eventually retirement. It is in this latter planning where sometimes plans are not as strong as they once were or could have been.

Life is unpredictable as we all know and in some cases a health care crisis can change the entire tone of our futures we have planned. I can provide Home and Health Financial Planning before, during and after this crisis to make a difference. Make your appointment today! ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jennifer L Erickson with AAA Medicaid Consulting. She may be reached at 719 459 2519 or by email at jerickson@aaa-mc.com. See ad below.

Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell” (Parts

A, B & Medigap Plans)

Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

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

$1,632 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1632 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

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

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

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

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $174.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$240 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

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

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

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

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

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

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

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

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

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

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

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

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com

Medicare 2024 “In A Nutshell”

Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans

Part C INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

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

Part B premium $174.70 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

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

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

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

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

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

Deductible (Phase I)

$0–$545 deductible

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $5,030

Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III)

The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on certain drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP). You remain here until the $8,000 (TrOOP) has been met. It’s estimated you will pay about $3,300 of the $8,000.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)

$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calandar year Approved formulary insulins are no more than $35 per month.

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

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

This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 10/2023

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MEDICAID PLANNING

AAA Medicaid Consulting (ad on page 29)

1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906

719-459-2519

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

AIS Medicare & More

(ad on pages 37, 45)

–2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

–117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

–3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008

719-404-3202

MEDICARE ADVISOR

AIS Medicare & More (ad on pages 37, 45)

–2615 Main Ave #207, Durango 81301 970-615-1551

–117 W 3rd St, La Junta 81050 719-363-1502

–3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-404-3202

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Commstar – SkyLink

MedAlarms (ad on page 17)

– Pueblo, 719-404-4114

– Cañon City, 719-285-4456

– La Junta, 719-928-8928

Life Transitions |

Burnout Aging Acceptance Supporting seniors throughout the aging process; counseling for life’s challenges and celebrating unexpected joy.

Colorado Mental Health Institute 1600 W 24th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-4000

Mental Health America 800-969-6642

National Suicide Prevention 800-SUICIDE – Hotline 800-273-TALK

Pueblo Senior Counseling LLC – Jennifer L. Spencer, MSW, LICSW, LCSW (ad on page 34)

503 Main St. Ste. 211, Pueblo 81003 719-281-4789

SolVista Health – 211 Tabor St, Stes 110 & 112, Buena Vista 81211 719-539-6502 – 3225 Independence Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2351 – 701 9th St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-2351 – 111 Vesta Rd, Salida 81201 719-539-6502 – 511 W Main St, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-0566

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc.

Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinic without the wait! Come check us out!

3715 Thatcher Ave. Ste B; Pueblo, CO 81005

Office: (719) 470-2281 | Fax: (719) 301-7218

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, United, Humana & Pinnacol!

MORTGAGE LENDER

AAA Medicaid Consulting (ad on page 29)

1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906

719-459-2519

PALLIATIVE CARE

Sangre de Cristo Community Care (ad on Back Cover)

1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo 81008

719-542-0032

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 35)

3715 Thatcher Ave, Ste B, Pueblo 81005

719-470-2281

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS

Fremont Cnty Public Health & Environment

201 N 6th St, Cañon City 81212

719-276-7450

Fremont Cnty Dept of Human Svcs

172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212

719-275-2318

Pueblo City – County Health Dept 101 W 9th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-4300

Pueblo County Social Services 320 W 10th St, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6160

DISCOUNTS

AARP Prescription Discount Program 877-422-7718

National Council on Aging –Benefits CheckUp (BenefitsCheckUp.org)

Rx Benefits 800-377-1614

Medicare Prescription Drug Card 800-633-4227

Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400

Needy Meds 800-503-6897

Pfizer RX Pathways 844-989-7284

Pueblo County Prescription Discount Card – Caremark 877-321-2652

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RX Prescriptions Benefits

800-334-8134

PROBATE

Jolene L. DeVries, Attorney

(ad on page 15)

832 Macon Ave, Cañon City 81212

719-275-4424

RAMPS

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23)

719-974-4086

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

AAA Medicaid Consulting (ad on page 29)

1255 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 270, Colorado Springs 80906 719-459-2519

REHABILITATION FACILITIES

Two types of rehabilitation facilities; inpatient where you live at the facility for a specific amount of time and outpatient where you visit a facility for services. See list of inpatient rehabs on our skilled nursing grids on pages 82-83.

Sharmar Village Senior Care Communities

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

1201 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-544-1173

REHABILITATION – OUTPATIENT

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 35) 3715 Thatcher Ave, Ste B, Pueblo 81005

719-470-2281

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Elite Therapy & Wellness Center (ad on page 35) 3715 Thatcher Ave, Ste B, Pueblo 81005 719-470-2281

RENT ASSISTANCE

DOLA – Colorado Dept of Local Affairs (cdola.colorado.gov/ rental-assistance-program) 888-480-0066

RESOURCE

INFORMATION

2-1-1 Help Center –Mile High United Way (unitedwaydenver.org/2-1-1/)

211

RESPITE CARE

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

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

Consumer Direct for Colorado –Medicaid Benefit 7951 E Maplewood Ave, Ste 125 Greenwood Village 80111 844-381-4433

Upper Arkansas

Area Agency on Aging Region 13

139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201

719-539-3341

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

AIS Medicare & More –

Senior Services Professionals

Resource Expo (ad on pages 37, 45)

3559 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008

719-404-3202

Colorado Commission on Aging (ad on page 38) 720-724-3177

– Celebrating A Lifetime Centenarian Celebration

The CCOA honors Coloradans who turn

100 years or older! “Celebrating a Lifetime” is held each year and recognizes the contributions and achievements of those 100 years or older with certificates signed by the Governor. For more information and to submit information about your favorite Centenarian, please call 720-724-3177.

– Excellence in Aging

Allen Buckingham

Senior Leadership Legacy Award

This award is given to an individual working, volunteering or caregiving for older adults in Colorado. The recipient will receive the Allen Buckingham Senior Leadership Legacy Award at the CCOA Excellence in Aging annual event. For more information or to request a nomination form, please call 720-724-3177.

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WANTED:

Know someone blowing out 100 candles this year?

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

Know a champion aiding older adults?

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

For more information or how to attend a CCOA meeting, contact For more information or how to attend a CCOA meeting, contact Adrian Cowan at 720-724-3177 or adrian.cowan@state.co.us. Adrian Cowan at 720-724-3177 or adrian.cowan@state.co.us.

Colorado Over 50 is your Information Website for Finance & Retirement, Travel, Things to Do, Reminiscing, Healthy Recipes & Living, Senior Discount Deals and All Things Colorado.

Durango Cmnty Recreation Center 2700 Main St, Durango 81301 970-375-7300

Pueblo Nature & Raptor Center 5200 Nature Ctr Rd, Pueblo 81003 719-549-2414

On the banks of the Arkansas River, one mile west of Pueblo, CO, the NRCP offers

accessible. Also our wildlife rehab facility specializes in birds of prey. Each year more than 200 injured and orphaned birds of prey are admitted to the facility from throughout SE Colorado. www.natureandraptor.org.

Road Scholar 800-454-5768

A not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel tours primarily geared to older adults.

Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center

210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-295-7200

Seniors Outdoors (seniorsoutdoors.org)

A club for active seniors in Durango –skiing, hiking, outdoor fun

SRDA Senior Resource Development Agency (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

Tech Pals

844-832-4725

A non-profit organization that helps seniors navigate technology, of all forms, to connect with on-line services and loved ones. We provide a personalized, one on one approach delivered with patience and respect to assist folks with learning techniques to maximize the benefits of smart phones, computers, tablets and other technology. www.thetechpals.org

SENIOR CENTERS

Alamosa Senior Center

92 Colorado Ave, Alamosa 81101

719-589-3277

Bent County Senior Center

701 S Park Ave, Las Animas 81054

719-456-2147

Custer County Senior Center

612 Main St, Silvercliff 81252

719-783-9508

Durango-La Plata Senior Center

2424 Main Ave, Durango 81301 970-382-6445

Florence Community Center 100 Railroad, Florence 81226 719-784-6493

Golden Age Center (GAC) – Cañon City Senior Center 728 Main St, Cañon City 81212 719-275-5177

H.R. Sayre Senior Center 1222 San Pedro Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-846-3336

Joseph H. Edwards

Older Active Adult Center –

SRDA (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 719-545-8900

La Junta Senior Citizens Center 114 E 2nd St, La Junta 81050 719-384-5486

Lamar Resource & Senior Center

407 E Olive St, Lamar 81052 719-336-4072

Pagosa Senior Center

451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Sprgs 81147 970-264-2167

Penrose Senior Center 405 Broadway, Penrose 81240 719-372-3872

Pine River Senior Center 111 W South St, Bayfield 81122 970-884-5415

Salida Senior Citizens Center 305 F St, Salida, 81201 719-539-3351

Walsenburg Senior Center 211 Elder St, Walsenburg 81089 719-738-2205

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SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS

Custer County Medical Center

704 Edwards Ave, Westcliffe 81252 719-783-2380

The Custer County Medical Ctr provides primary care to all ages, urgent care, lab services, physical therapy, optometry and behavioral health services.

Pueblo Community Health Center

– O’Rourke Dental Clinic 2030 Lake Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-564-4823

– Colorado Avenue Clinic

300 Colorado Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-543-8711

– Park Hill Clinic

1302 E 5th St, Pueblo 81004 719-543-8711

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

AARP – Colorado

866-554-5376

Aging and Adult Services

1575 Sherman St, 10th Fl, Denver 80203 303-866-2800

Alzheimer’s Association –

Colorado Chapter (ad on page 41) www.alz.org/co 800-272-3900

Archuleta Seniors, Inc

451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Sprgs 81147 970-264-2167

Center Toward Self Reliance

– 407 State Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-289-0789

– 105 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 719-251-5002

– 901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-251-5002

An independent living center offering services, support networks, and advocacy to maintain independence at home

Colorado Assisted Living Association (www.colorado assistedlivingassociation.org) 303-529-6630

CALA serves the assisted living industry in Colorado through education & training, advocacy with legislative & regulatory agencies and offers a network of support. The association serves owners, directors and caregivers in both the small residential home community as well as larger facilities.

Colorado Commission on Aging (ad on page 38) 720-724-3177

The Colorado Commission on Aging (CCOA) was established under the authority of the Older Coloradans Act to serve as the primary advisory body on all matters affecting older persons. The CCOA is a volunteer organization of seventeen people to serve for four year terms.

Colorado Division of Insurance 1560 Broadway, Ste 850, Denver 80202 303-894-7499

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA) 800-877-2432

CHFA promotes independent living in senior housing through its Supportive Services Program.

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SRDA– Your One Stop Shop in Pueblo County

Helping Pueblo’s Older Adults Live with Confidence and Dignity

The Senior Resource Development Agency in Pueblo exists to serve the needs of the older adult population in Pueblo County and Southern Colorado. As indicated by the umbrella in our logo, we strive to serve as a community hub of services specifically for the older adults in our area.

The program that specifically covers the service area of the Senior Blue Book is our 211 Program. Anyone can simply dial 211 on their phone and one of the helpful Service Specialists can guide you to any community resources available for your specific needs.

Are you an older person in Pueblo County and looking for a place to live? SRDA partners with the Housing Authority of Pueblo and if you need senior housing, please contact Housing Authority of Pueblo and make an appointment to fill out an application. There is great demand for senior housing, so if you think you may need this service, contact the Housing Authority as soon as possible.

basic human desire and as we age, sometimes we are no longer able to do some of the chores that keep our houses and properties neat and tidy. SRDA’s HELP Program has help for adults that have difficulty doing indoor chores, such as cleaning, changing bed linens, preparing meals, and grocery shopping. We also have a team that does yard work and chores to keep the outside of your house cleaned up. All service providers are background checked and insured, so you and your belongings feel safe with a provider on your property.

Other services at SRDA include:

n Transportation to Medical Appointments

n Meals on Wheels and Community Meals

n Recreation at the Joseph H. Edwards

Active Adult Center

n Tax Preparation Services ~

Taking pride in one’s home is a

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Carma Loontjer, Development Director for SRDA. You can contact Carma at (719) 553-3422 or by email at cloontjer@srda.org. See ad on facing page.

Big Changes for Medicare in 2025

Some years the annual enrollment period brings little change and plans stay relatively the same as the year prior. The annual enrollment period this year will not be one of those calm years. We are expecting to see a lot of change as multiple Medicare reforms are implemented.

One of the biggest changes will be to prescription drug coverage. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap the annual out-of-pocket costs for those with Medicare Part D to $2000 annually. Additionally, the Part D Redesign will change the requirements placed on plans for the number of drugs covered per category in the drug formulary, prior authorization requirements and the availability of interchangeable prescriptions that become available midyear.

copays for procedures, maximum out of pockets and to the providers and hospitals in your plans network.

Every year the plans are required to send you an annual notice of change outlining what has changed from the current year to the next year. It can be tempting to ignore those notices.

During the annual enrollment period, I encourage you to read through the plan changes, gather your list of healthcare providers, your list of current medications and your list of preferred hospitals and contact your local agent or the carrier directly to review your coverage for next year.

We will also see plans reacting to multiple other changes affecting how they operate, services provided, reimbursement rates and more. These changes have been called reform and redesign, but the main reason plans will be affected is the broad scope of the changes and the multiple areas affected in one year. There will be changes to the prescriptions covered, changes to

If you need assistance reviewing your plan or are struggling to find a plan that meets your needs, feel free to contact AIS Medicare & More at 719-404-3202 to be connected to an agent near you. Our services are provided at no cost to you. For more information visit: aismedicareandmore.com ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jolynn Allen, with AIS Medicare & More. She may be reached at 719-404-3202

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued from page 42

D.O.T.S – Directing

Others To Services

Pueblo Fire Dept 1551 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo 81001 719-568-0148

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116

Hospice & Palliative Care

Association of the Rockies 2851 S Parker Rd, Ste 1210, Aurora 80014 303-848-2521

La Plata Council on Aging 970-551-0582

Supports activities and services of 3 Senior Centers including scholarships

La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave , Durango 81301 970-382-6445

Enhances the quality of life for all adults age 60 years or older and helping them age with dignity and purpose. Through programs and services such as transportation, meals, chores, advocacy.

SRDA Long Term Care Ombudsman 719-601-6282

Ombudsman advocate for the specific rights of residents of long-term care facilities according to government regulations.

Pueblo Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 320 W 10th, Pueblo 81003 719-583-6120

Assists seniors in leading independent lives through local agencies that provide direct services of all kinds, including home care, transportation, financial assistance, etc.

Pueblo Step Up

1925 E Orman Ave, Pueblo 81004

719-557-5886

Sage Generation 719-530-1022

Provides resources so that seniors can thrive in the living situation of their choice. We welcome you to check out our flagship programs: Advanced Care Planning Project, Home Share Program, and Senior Living Campus

Senior Reach / Axis Health (seniorreach.org) 970-335-2217

Provides support for the well-being, independence, and dignity of older adults through community, education, mental health services and connection to local resources.

SRDA ADRC/211 (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-583-6611 or 211

(Serving SE Colorado) An information and referral network that links individuals with resource support and the appropriate agency or service, also has subsidized housing list.

SRDA Senior Resource Development Agency (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

A one-stop shop for 26 different programs and projects to enhance the quality of life and increase opportunities for independent living such as transportation, foster grandparent program, nutrition, family caregiver support programs and more.

United Way of Pueblo

510 W 3rd St, Pueblo 81003 719-225-8580

Upper Arkansas

Area Agency on Aging Region 13

– 3224 Independence Rd, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4979

– 139 E 3rd St, Salida 81201 719-539-3341

Help seniors locate agencies and opportunities in their communities to assist with rental expenses and home improvements.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security

800-772-1213

– Alamosa

602 Del Sol Dr, 1-A, Alamosa 81101 888-475-0297

– Cañon City

115 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212

866-272-5728

– Durango

103 Sheppard Ave #120, Durango 81031

800-772-1213

– La Junta

1314 E 3rd St, La Junta 81050 888-221-0429

– Pueblo 3769 Parker Blvd, Pueblo 81008 888-737-1761

– Trinidad

111 Waverly Ave, Trinidad 81082 866-755-5009

Medicare Claims

800-633-4227

STAIR LIFTS

Accessible Systems | Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 23)

719-974-4086

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Alzheimer’s Association

800-272-3900

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383

American Heart Association 800-242-8721

American Kidney Fund

800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation 800-465-4837

American Lung Association 800-586-4872

American Parkinson’s Disease Association 800-223-2732

American Stroke Association 800-553-6321

Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800

Cancer Information Service 800-422-6237

Easter Seals

800-221-6827

Eldercare Locator Nationwide 800-677-1116

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SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

continued

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

800-345-4372

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

800-286-8159

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

Multiple Sclerosis Association

800-532-7667

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

Caregiver Action Network

202-454-3970

National Kidney Foundation

800-622-9010

National Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

National Parkinson Foundation

800-327-4545

National Stroke Association

800-787-6537

United Ostomy Association of America

800-826-0826

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoholics Anonymous 4035-A Club Manor Dr, Pueblo 81008 719-546-1173

ALS Association –Rocky Mountain Chapter 10855 Dover St, Ste 500 Westminster 80021

303-832-2322

Alzheimer’s Association –Colorado Chapter (ad on page 41) www.alz.org/co 800-272-3900

American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center 970-403-0086

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado 1701 Main Ave, Ste C, Durango 81302 970-403-3711

Center Toward Self Reliance – 407 State Ave, Alamosa 81101 719-289-0789 – 105 N 10th St, Cañon City 81212 719-251-5002 – 901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-1271

Dorcy Cancer Center 2004 Lake Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5525

La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave, Durango 81301 970-382-6445

Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Southern Colorado 7011 Campus D, Colorado Springs 80920 719-633-4603

Parkinson’s Support Group

Pueblo YMCA Campus Community Room, 3200 E Spaulding Ave, Pueblo 81008 719-584-4677

2nd Tues of month 11:15am-12:15pm

Parkview Hospital Support Groups 719-584-7319

Sangre de Cristo Community Care – Grief Support (ad on Back Cover)

1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo 81008

719-542-0032

SRDA Senior Resource Development Agency (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

Stroke Survivor Support Group

400 W 16th St, Pueblo 81008

719-584-4995

3rd Wed of month 1pm - 2pm

TRANSPORTATION

ARCHULETA CITY

Mountain Express Transit

777 CR 600, Pagosa Springs 81147

970-264-5991

CAÑON CITY

Fremont County Cab

806 W 5th St Florence 81226

719-784-2222

Freemont Transit

728 Main St, Cañon City 81212

719-276-5200

Golden Gate Manor

Transportation – Medicaid

719-544-3231

The Chaffee Shuttle

719-530-8980

Upper Arkansas Area USAACOG

3224 Independence Rd, Ste A, Cañon City 81212

719-275-4979

DURANGO

La Plata County Senior Services 2424 Main Ave , Durango 81301 970-382-6445

PUEBLO

Medical Transportation –Dept of Social Services

201 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003

719-583-6924

Pueblo Transit/Citi-Lift

350 Alan Hamel Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-553-2725

SRDA Senior

Transportation (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-543-9983

SALIDA

Chaffee Shuttle

719-530-8980

TRINIDAD

Huerfano / Las Animas Area Agency on Aging

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133 x201

WESTCLIFFE

Wet Mountain Valley

Rotary Van Service

719-783-2343

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Heat Help

866-432-8435

VETERAN SERVICES

NATIONAL

Debt Management AL

800-827-0648

Education Benefits

888-442-4551

Health Eligibility Center

800-929-8387

Insurance Center

800-669-8477

Tri-Care for Life Prescription Services

877-363-1303

VA Benefits

800-827-1000

CAÑON CITY, FLORENCE, PENROSE, & SALIDA

Chaffee County

Veterans Services

448 E 1st St, Salida 81201 719-539-3803

Fremont County Veterans Services

615 Macon Ave, Rm LL8, Cañon City 81212 719-276-7400

Salida VA Clinic 920 Rush Rd, Salida 81201 719-539-8666

DURANGO

VA Durango Clinic

1970 E 3rd Ave, Durango 81301 970-247-2214

– Appointments 970-382-6150

PUEBLO

Veterans Administration Clinic 4776 Eagleridge Cir, Pueblo 81008 719-553-1000

Veterans Services Office 2631 E 4th St, Pueblo 81001 719-583-6113

VISION RESOURCES

NATIONAL & REGIONAL

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

American Foundation for the Blind 212-502-7600

Audio Information Network 1700 55th St, Ste A, Boulder 80301 303-786-7777

Choice Magazine Listening 888-724-6423

Colorado Talking Book Library 800-685-2136

Eye Care America 800-222-3937

Foundation Fighting Blindness 800-683-5555

Lighthouse Guild 800-284-4422

North American Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553

Prevent Blindness America 800-331-2020

Vision Council of America 703-548-4560

CAÑON CITY

Aid to the Blind

(Fremont County Human Svcs)

172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City 81212

719-275-2318

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

410-659-9314

Upper Arkansas Area – USAACOG

3224 Independence Rd, St A, Cañon City 81212 719-275-4979

PUEBLO

Center Toward Self Reliance

901 W 8th St, Pueblo 81003 719-546-1271

Colorado Vocational Rehab Services for the Blind

720 N Main St, Ste 320, Pueblo 81003

719-544-1406

SALIDA

Chaffee County Veterans Services

448 E 1st St, Salida 81201 719-539-3803

TRINIDAD

South Central Council of Govts

300 S Bonaventure Ave, Trinidad 81082 719-845-1133

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Alzheimer’s Association (ad on page 41)

800-272-3900

AmeriCorps – National Service Hotline

800-942-2677

Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County (ad on page 51)

635 W Corona Av, Ste 100, Pueblo 81004 719-283-1690

Locations and opportunities vary; one time to long term, office work to tutoring. May be able to assist with transportation.

CenterCare Hospice

(ad on pages 71)

1300 Fortino Blvd Ste E Pueblo 81008 719-600-3040

Sangre de Cristo Community Care

(ad on Back Cover)

1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo 81008 719-542-0032

SRDA – Foster Grandparent Program (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

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St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center –CommonSpirit Health 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo 81004 719-557-5685

St. Thomas More Volunteer Svcs

1338 Phay Ave, Cañon City 81212 719-285-2104

United Way 211

WELLNESS & EXERCISE PROGRAMS

SRDA Senior Wellness Program (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

YARD WORK

SRDA – The HELP Program (ad on page 43)

230 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003

719-545-8900

Provides yard work on hourly basis

Non Medical Home Care Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to ‘around the clock treatment’ in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE –

Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues includes but not limited to establishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiving skills, you can adapt routines and activities as needs change.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.

HOMEMAKER/COMPANION –

Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companion-ship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.

INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

LICENSURE – A home care agency, whether medical or non-medical, shall be issued a license consistent

Quality In-Home Care

and

Communities

Non Medical Home Care Definitions

with the type and extent of services provided.

CLASS A – A home care agency that provides any skilled healthcare service. Agencies with a Class A license may also provide personal care services.

CLASS B – A home care agency that provides only personal care services. An agency with a Class B license shall not provide any skilled healthcare service.

MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.

STATE REGISTRATION – The State of Colorado does not license homecare placement agencies. Placement agencies are registered with the state. Registration ensures that

placement agencies are adhering to certain minimum standards such as background checks for caregivers and insurance requirements for agencies and caregivers.

MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

MEDICATION REMINDER –

Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.

WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~

Essential Senior Home Care

Why Choose A Place At Home Pueblo?

A Place At Home Pueblo (APAHP) is committed to offering compassionate care tailored to meet the individual needs of seniors. We believe in providing care that allows seniors to remain in their homes comfortably and safely.

1

Experienced Ownership: With 40 years of experience in senior care, the owner understands the unique needs of seniors and is committed to delivering exceptional care.

2Comprehensive Services: From personal care to household tasks and medical support, we offer a wide range of services catered to the diverse needs of our clients.

3Qualified Staff: APAHP hires certified and trained professionals who

provide non-skilled senior care with compassion and professionalism.

4

Flexibility: Whether seniors need assistance for a few hours a day or require 24/7 care, APAHP offers flexible care plans to accommodate varying needs.

APAHP is a trustworthy and reliable home care agency dedicated to supporting seniors in maintaining their independence and quality of life. If you or your loved ones are seeking non-skilled senior care services in Pueblo and Fremont counties, APAHP is an excellent choice. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Bambi Creek, owner of A Place at Home. She may be reached at 719-561-1111 or at bambi.creek@ aplaceathome.com. See ad below.

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and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC

CARE

– Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s.

ENTERAL FEEDING –

Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

HOSPICE – Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

HOUR

MINIMUM

– The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV)

–

Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/ antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

MED-ALERT – Company offers a pendant or home alert system that notifies staff that user is in distress and needs immediate assistance.

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE –

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE

– Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include Wcounseling or administering of medications.

SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care

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What Can Home Health Care Do For You?

Life can surprise you with circumstances that change your health status quickly and unexpectedly.

Being faced with many questions as health deteriorates or discharge from a hospital approaches; Home Health Care provides a solution to restore health and mobility to a functional level.

Many Home Health Care companies offer a variety of services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aide and skilled nursing while accepting most major insurances. A licensed Physical Therapist will help to regain function, reduce pain and increase mobility. Occupational

therapy services help with assessing equipment needs such as grab bars, walkers and other needed equipment. Skilled nursing provides a licensed professional attending the more acute medical needs, such as wound care. Home Health Aides assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing.

Home Health care can play a vital role in our journey toward wellness and independence while maintaining dignity and respect in the comfort of your home. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by AmazingCare Home Health Services. For more information call 303-755-3170. See ad below.

• Medicare/Medicaid, Private Pay, Private Insurance Accepted

• Skilled Nursing

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies

• Medical Social Workers

• Family IHSS Providers

• Home Health Aides

• Family CNA Providers

• Private Duty Nursing Family and Foster Care Nursing providers Let us Amaze you with our

ADDITIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES

A Better Colorado Homecare 719-678-7050

Alamosa County Public Health Dept 719-589-6639

At Home Health Care 719-589-6425

Bent County Public Health – Home Health Agency 719-456-0517

Comfort Keepers 970-515-7055

Enhabit Home Health 719-543-0641

Heart of The Rockies Home Health & Hospice 719-539-7638

Human Touch Home Health Care Agency, Inc. 719-544-0282

Interim HealthCare of Pueblo 719-202-0036

Maxim Healthcare Services – La Junta 719-383-0990

Maxim Healthcare Services – Pueblo 719-542-1777

Mercy Home Health 970-382-2000

Parkview Homecare 719-584-4324

PASCOW Southwest 970-247-1211

Professional Home Health Care 719-542-7901

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is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

THERAPY SERVICES

(ST, PT, OT, RT) –

Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.

Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support,

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bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening

to bypass an obstruction, allowing air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. ~

Hospice Care Definitions

HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

Services Provided:

N-NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed

SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs

CHAPLAIN – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling,

assists with memorial preparations.

HOME HEALTH AIDE – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN.

VOLUNTEER – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.

Levels of Care:

RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go

Hospice Care Definitions

out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility.

GIP – General In-Patient Care –Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice,24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.

AROMATHERAPY – Uses plant materials and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering one’s mood, cognitive, psychological or physical well-being. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.

INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.

IN-PATIENT CARE – These hospices offer full hospice services in their on-campus unit or building. The patient moves into the inpatient care facility to receive

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

PROVIDERS

/ RE=Respite / G=General In-patient / C=Continuous Care

ADDITIONAL HOSPICE CARE

Hospice

Valle

Sangre Provides Compassionate Care to Patients and Their Families

Hospice care exists to afford families the opportunity to spend their final moments surrounded by those closest to them, regardless of circumstances.

Focusing on quality and comfort when more conventional treatments become burdensome is equally hard. Hospice and Palliative care have shown to enhance the quality of life and help in maintaining the integrity of patients and their families in need of supportive or end-of-life services by offering them symptom management support, comfort, and compassion.

“You all are doing God’s work,” a patient recently told one of Sangre de Cristo Community Care’s chaplains when she stopped by to visit with him and his family.

They transferred to Sangre because we have nurses and CNAs who provide care even during the holidays.

Many patients have come to an end-stage of their disease: they have chronic health problems that aren’t going to go away and will bring further deterioration to the body and or mind.

He requested a chaplain after his wife’s health started to decline. The family was of strong faith, and the husband admitted he hadn’t been to church in a while because he had had a stroke and was unable to attend. Both he and his wife were ailing, lying in hospital beds next to each other. Their son, who also lived with them, had his own medical challenges.

It was the holidays, and the family was on services with a different company. They needed 24/7 care, circumstances beyond their control.

Hospice care focuses on all aspects of a patient’s life and well-being. Physical, social, emotional, and spiritual services are provided in developing a care plan tailored to the patients’ individual needs. Emotional and spiritual support is also offered to the patients’ loved ones as well, including grief support. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Nicole Sanok, with Sangre de Cristo Community Care. For more information she may be reached at 719-542-0032 or by email at nicole.sanok@sangre.org. See ad on Back Cover.

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continued from page 67 their hospice services rather than in the patients’ home setting.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY

–

Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

MUSIC THERAPY – Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals”. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms,

pain and stress of a serious illness –whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.

VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care. ~

Senior Housing Definitions

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES

are traditionally geared towards the physically active senior, these communities can be apartment style, cottage/patio home, or Condo/ Townhome style living. There are often community gatherings and many offer enhanced amenities like concierge, golf courses and recreation centers. They usually do not offer meal or meal option community dining (but may have a restaurant on site). May be a buy-in or a rental property.

AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –

Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety.

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

– Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation.

DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(HUD) helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING

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Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

INDEPENDENT LIVING is usually apartment style communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services. Many but not all are wheelchair accessible.

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents

receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.

LONG-TERM CARE – Chronic, custodial care provided on an on-going basis

MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.

PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS

OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – Affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY

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Many skilled nursing facilities offer restorative and rehabilitative physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. Short-term rehabilitation services may be provided to individuals with diagnoses such as joint replacements, stroke, etc. Long-term rehab may also be provided for permanent

residents of the facility who have chronic or progressive illnesses. Occupational therapy services in this setting are generally reimbursed by Medicare Part A for short-term, acute care clients; Medicare Part B for long-term residents who require skilled services and have medically necessary need for rehab; and often by private insurance, Medicaid, or private pay for younger clients.

RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted

living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY

– Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a

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719-846-8662

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

COUNTY

ANIMAS

LAS

The Legacy at Trinidad

The Legacy at Trinidad

970-264-0460

COUNTY

ARCHULETA

Socorro Senior Living

CHAFFEE COUNTY

Casa Del Sol Retirement Community

719-384-0342 Cheraw Manor 719-384-9055

719-384-9333

719-384-9055

719-384-9055

719-384-9055

Casa Del Sol Retirement Community

Evergreen Gardens –Legacy

Lilac Circle Apartments

Manzanola Manor

303-887-0986

719-539-6243

719-539-6243

719-539-2444

Nava Manor

De Anza Vista Apartments

Mt. Shavano Manor

Apartments

Salida Apartments

719-384-9055

719-384-9055

Santa Fe Village Apartments

PUEBLO

PUEBLO COUNTY

719-539-2444 Sunrise Manor

719-395-2862

719-395-2862 FREMONT COUNTY

COUNTY

FREMONT

719-275-0219

Sunrise Manor

719-542-5344

719-543-3300

719-553-5785

Cañon Club Apartments

Cañon Club Apartments

719-429-4988

719-429-4988

719-275-6656

Celtic Townhomes

719-275-0219 Celtic Townhomes

Garden Park Villa Senior Apartments

Garden Park Villa Senior Apartments

719-546-0758 Bonaventure

719-566-0111

Azteca Apartments

Azteca Apartments

719-546-0758 Bonaventure 719-542-6254

Presbyterian Towers

Primrose Independent Retirement Community

Primrose Townhome Villas

719-553-5785 Pueblo Regent

Pueblo Regent

719-542-6741

719-542-6741

719-544-1173

719-564-0550

719-545-5911

719-545-5911

Richmond Senior Apartments

719-566-0111 Richmond Senior Apartments

Sharmar Village

Villas at Rock Canyon

The Villas at Rock Canyon

Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community

719-275-4566

719-275-4566

Heatherwood Apartments

719-275-6656 Heatherwood Apartments

719-276-5368

719-276-5368

719-275-6545

Park Avenue Apartments

Royal Gorge Manor

719-784-6914

719-784-6914

719-269-9134

San Juan Apartments

Three Links

719-275-6410

719-275-6410

Villa Cañon Apartments

719-275-0665

719-275-0665

LA PLATA COUNTY

LA PLATA COUNTY

Village at Skyline Ridge

at Skyline Ridge

Cedar View II 970-259-7600

Cedar View II 970-259-7600

Miremonte –VOA 970-923-8840

Miremonte –VOA 970-923-8840

Pine River Valley Manor of Bayfield 970-884-7773

Pine River Valley Manor of Bayfield 970-884-7773

Tamarin Square Senior Living Apartments 970-247-8622

970-247-8622

Tamarin Square Senior Living Apartments

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ADDITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ARCHULETA COUNTY

BeeHive Homes of Pagosa Springs 970-444-5515

COUNTY Prairie View Village719-456-1340 CUSTER COUNTY

Valley Astd Living & Home Care 719-783-4401

719-784-4830

Forgetmenot Care Home719-372-0749

Fremont Home Care I719-269-9300

Fremont Home Care II719-345-4300

Friendship House at the Home719-275-7451

HUERFANO COUNTY

La Veta Village

Assisted Living, Inc. 719-742-3510

LA PLATA COUNTY

Evenings Porch Astd Living970-884-0101

Sunshine Gardens West AL970-385-4090

The Villa, Luxury Senior Living970-749-7494

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

The Legacy at Trinidad719-846-8662

MONTEZUMA COUNTY

Madison House Astd Living970-565-2047

OTERO COUNTY

Cottonwood Ridge 719-254-3667

Evergreen Gardens – Legacy719-384-9333

PUEBLO COUNTY

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daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/ location of apartment.

SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.

SHORT-TERM CARE – Acute care provided on a short term basis.

SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Facilities provide 24/7 care for

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residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/ nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions. ~

VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.

WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering.

As Southern Colorado’s nonprofit hospice leader, Sangre de Cristo Community Care provides quality and compassionate care to patients and their families throughout our 22,000-square-mile service area.

➢ 24/7 nurse on call availability

➢ Pain and symptom management

➢ CNAs for added support

➢ Medical equipment, medications and personal care supplies provided

➢ Support for family and caregivers

➢ Spiritual care