Caregiving

Alzheimer's Association

For 25 years, the Colorado Chapter has lead the fight against Alzheimer's disease and related disorders by increasing the understanding of dementia and its impact on family and community, providing information and support for those affected, and promoting the advancement of research. 303-813-1669

Caring Companions

Caring Companions is a program operated out of the Northern Colorado Services of Volunteers of America's Colorado Branch. The program provides caring volunteers to visit with home-bound seniors, providing a much needed break to family care-givers.

Catholic Charities and Community Services

Catholic Charities and Community Services serve adults age 55+ and their families in the Denver Metro area and surrounding counties. Their experienced staff offers a variety of services; bilingual (Spanish) staff available.   Kinship program assists relatives raising relatives' children. 303-742-0823 x2702

Colorado Legal Services

Find help planning Living Wills, Medical Advance Directives, Medical Durable Power of Attorney, Long-term Care, End-of Life Issues and much more.

Colorado Respite Care Coalition

The Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) is a group of families and community partners who have joined together to strengthen Colorado families who are caring for individuals with special needs by supporting respite care options and facilitating the development of new, safe, affordable, interactive and stimulating respite care choices.

Family Care Navigator

The National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance has launched the Family Care Navigator, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive online guide intended to help families in all 50 states and the District of Columbia locate government, nonprofit, and private caregiver support programs.

Jewish Family Service

JFS helps seniors live independently at home, provides quality mental health counseling, offers training and job placement to those with developmental disabilities and other barriers to employment, and provides food and financial aid to people in crisis.

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

Older Adult and Caregiver Services are specifically designed to support older adults and their families as they wrestle with aging related issues. Programs include the African American Caregiver Support Program which provides assistance, support groups, counseling, and training to the African American caregiver community. 303-217-5843

National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)

Many adult children who are caregivers for frail parents have primary responsibility for administering medicines. Yet even active older adults who care for themselves may need help in taking medicines safely and appropriately. Here are some ideas from the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), for helping parents who are not in your care to make good use of their medicines. The time you take now can help your parents stay independent longer.

Also See:
http://www.9news.com/advertorial/seniorsource/docs/monthly/1008_RxTips.pdf

National Family Caregiver Association

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

NIH: Medicare Information for Caregivers

NIH: Medicare Information for Caregivers offers an easy-to-read overview, Medicare Basics for Caregivers. This web site is specifically for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.

This brief, yet comprehensive introduction to Medicare gives caregivers the basics and helps them find answers to their questions.

Also See:
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/medicare/toc.html

Senior Centers

Denver, City and County of
Athmar Recreation Center 303-937-4600
Barnum Recreation Center 303-937-4659
Central Park Recreation Center 720-865-0750
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center 750-865-0590
Highland Senior Recreation Center 303-458-4868
Montbello Recreation Center 720-865-0580
Montclair Recreation Center 720-865-0560
Platt Park Senior Recreation Center 720-865-0630
Scheitler Recreation Center 750-865-0640

Senior Centers

Adams County

Aurora Senior Center 303-739-7950
Brighton Senior Center 303-655-2075
Commerce City Community Center 303-289-3764
Northglenn Senior Citizens Center 303-450-8801
Salvation Army-West Adams 303-428-6430
Senior Hub 303-426-4408
Thornton Senior Center 303-255-7850
Tri-Valley Senior Citizens Association 303-734-1223
Westminster Community Senior Center 303-426-4310

Arapahoe County

Broomfield, City and County of
Broomfield Senior Center 303-464-5526

The Senior Hub

Respite care for caregivers of adults over 60; screened and trained staff can provide caregivers a much needed break.  Staff can assist for a few hours a day, up to round the clock. 303-426-4408

Seniors Resource Center

Services include Transportation, Adult Day & Respite Services, In-Home Care Services, mental health outreach, Job Training Services, Volunteer opportunities and Care Management Services. 303-235-6976

Volunteers of America: RSVP Volunteer Program

Volunteers of America's Denver Metro RSVP Program places senior volunteers age 55 and better to perform a myriad of services including: tutoring and mentoring children and youth; delivering meals to home-bound seniors; and, participating in natural disaster preparedness. VOA's Denver RSVP links the skills and talents of the volunteers with identified community needs. 303-297-0408