Topics on this page (click on name)
Abuse
Aging in Colorado
Caregiving Resources
End of Life and Grief Support
Federal Government Resources
Financial Help
Funerals and Memorial Services
Legal
Long Term Care
Medical Care (and health
information)
General Web Resources
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Abuse |
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Colorado Adult Protective Services |
Suspected or known
incidents of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation should
be reported to Adult Protective Services programs in the
County Departments of Social (Human) Services where the
adult resides.
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National Center on Elder Abuse |
Committed to helping
national, state, and local partners in the field be fully
prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with
dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse,
neglect, and exploitation. The NCEA is a resource for policy
makers, social service and health care practitioners, the
justice system, researchers, advocates, and families. |
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Aging
in Colorado |
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Colorado State Unit on Aging |
The State Unit on Aging is dedicated to keeping seniors independent in their homes through the delivery of services funded by the Older Americans Act and Older Coloradans Act programs. The State Unit on Aging works closely with 16 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to create a comprehensive package of community services.
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Colorado Area Agencies on Aging |
Regional units implementing
State policy on aging. |
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Caregiving Resources |
Alzheimer's Association Carefinder
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This site provides assistance to those caring for someone
who has Alzheimer's disease find good care in their
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Family
Caregiver Alliance
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The site contains a wide array of publications and services based on caregiver needs, including a Family Care Navigator.
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Familycaregiving101 |
The site is designed to provide caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while they provide high quality care for their loved one.
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National Alliance for Caregiving |
The site contains publications and resources for caregivers,
including the Family Care Resource Connection, where you can
find reviews and ratings on over 1,000 books, videos, Web
sites, and other materials on caregiving.
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National Family Caregivers Association |
The site offers a virtual library of information and educational materials for family caregivers. |
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End of Life and Grief Support |
The Heartlight Center
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Local non-profit providing grief support to the community and professional education on grief to professional caregivers
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Colorado Center for Hospice and Palliative Care
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The Center works to increase access to palliative and hospice services and promote quality standards of care for all Coloradans. Provides Coloradans in need with palliative care information and available provider
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Aging with Dignity |
National non-profit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age and to promote better care for those near the end of life.
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Americans for Better Care of the Dying
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Aims to improve end-of-life care by learning which social and political changes will lead to enduring, efficient, and effective programs. ABCD works with the public, clinicians, policymakers, and other end-of-life organizations to make change happen.
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Caring Connections
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A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life |
Compassion and Choices
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Toll free counselor assistance |
Foregiveness Web
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“The Internet's Most Comprehensive Forgiveness Resource”
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Get
Palliative Care
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Learn more about palliative care. To find which hospitals in your area have a palliative care program, search the
Provider Directory.
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Growth
House
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End of Life Resources
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Hospice Foundation of America
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Exists to help those who
cope personally or professionally with terminal illness,
death and the process of grief and bereavement.
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Hospice Net
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Information about hospice and related topics |
Hospice Patients Alliance
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Preserving the original mission of hospice. Provides resources on hospice related topics. |
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
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Nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations. |
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization |
World’s largest and most innovative national membership organization devoted exclusively to promoting access to hospice and palliative care and to maintaining quality care for persons facing the end of life and their families.
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Share
the Care
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Web site desribing a workbook to help people organize a
group to care for someone who is seriously ill.
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Federal Government Resources |
Elder Care Locator
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This site provides a long list of federal web sites that
offer valuable information ona range of critical
eldercare issues. |
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Financial Help |
Colorado Adult Financial Services (Division of Aging)
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The mission of the Adult Financial Services section is to develop rules, policies, and procedures and to assist the County Departments of Social (Human) Services who provide financial grants to low-income aged, blind, and disabled persons to assist them in meeting basic living costs and to assist in the payment of funeral, burial, and/or cremation costs for eligible individuals.
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Medicaid in Colorado
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Information about eligibility for Medicaid |
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Old Age Pension |
The Old Age Pension (OAP)
program provides financial assistance and may provide
medical benefits for low-income adults age 60 or older. They
must meet basic eligibility requirements to be eligible for
this program.
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Aid to the Needy Disabled |
The Aid To The Needy
Disabled (AND) program provides cash assistance to
low-income Colorado residents, age 18 to 59, who have at
least a six-month total disability that precludes them from
working.
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Aid to the Blind |
The Aid To The Blind (AB)
program provides cash assistance to low-income Colorado
residents who are under age 60 and who have at least a
six-month total disability that precludes them from working.
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Colorado Supplement |
The Colorado Supplement
(CS) program provides cash assistance to a Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) recipient who does not receive the
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Burial Assistance |
The Burial Assistance
program provides financial assistance to help pay for
funeral, burial, and/or cremation costs.
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Adult Foster Care |
Adult Foster Care (AFC)
provides a financial allowance to pay for residential care
to an approved facility for eligible applicants.
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US Repatriation |
The Repatriation Program is
a federally funded program that helps Americans in other
countries who are returning or being returned to the U.S.
because of illness or destitution. The U.S. Department of
State certifies which persons are eligible for assistance
under this program.
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Funerals and Memorial Services |
Horan
and McConaty
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Quality full service locally owned funeral company with 6 locations in Denver area. Colorado Ethics in Business Award winner. |
Cremation Society of Colorado
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Lower cost cremation and
memorial services with 3 locations in Denver metro area. |
Selected Independent Funeral Homes Association
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Professional association of
independently owned funeral homes, requiring standards of
good practice and ethics of its members. |
Funeral Consumers Alliance
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To file a complaint about funeral services. |
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Legal |
Elder Law Attorneys
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Colorado Bar Association |
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Estate and Trust Attorneys |
Susan Harris, Greenwood Village
Colorado Bar Association
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Long Term Care |
Connections Unlimited
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Joan Therese Seivert is our local
expert on options for long-term care. |
Colorado Long Term Care Ombudsman
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Statewide advocacy program for residents of long-term care facilities. Investigates complaints made by residents of long term care facilities. |
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National
Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform |
NCCNHR is the national voice to improve the quality of care for the nation's long-term care consumers. Visit
www.nccnhr.org for more information.
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Medical Care |
All
about Vision
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Medical exams for eligible
seniors |
American Cancer Society
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Comprehensive resource on
cancer treatments and resources. |
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American Chronic Pain Asociation |
To facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.
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American Geriatrics Society |
AGS promotes high quality, comprehensive and accessible care. The Society is a leading voice for older adults who often have multiple chronic illnesses requiring comprehensive care and other special services to maximize quality of life.
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American Health Assistance Foundation
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Information about Alzheimer’s Disease, Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma |
American Health Care Association
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Advocates for quality care and services for frail, elderly and disabled Americans.
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American Health Quality Association
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Working to improve
healthcare quality and patient safety. |
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American Medical Association |
From finding a doctor to exploring health care careers; from health and medicine resources to helping us advocate for patients' rights. What you need to know—all in one place.
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American Podiatric Medical Association
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Online podiatrist finder |
Health
Privacy Project
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Information about health
information technoogy and HIPAA |
Hearing Loss Association of America
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Leading organization
representing people with hearing loss, providing assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss |
Lighthouse International
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Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed vision and rehabilitation services |
Mental
Health America
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Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliates nationwide,
MHA represents a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.
You can get information on various mental health
issues by clicking
here.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternate Medicine,
National Institutes of Health
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The Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). |
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National Health Information Center |
The
National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers.
There is also a health information resource database which
includes 1400 organizations and government offices that
provide health information upon request.
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National Institute on Aging
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NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
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National Institutes of Health - Senior Health
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This easy-to-use website features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. |
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
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Provides support, technical assistance and training to the
53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their
statewide networks of almost 600 regional (local) programs. |
National PACE Association
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Health care assistance for
people on lmited incomes |
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Patient Advocate Founcation |
National non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases.
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General Web Resources |
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Senior
Mag |
Wide range of information and links for seniors. |
