Posted on February 15, 2023 at 1:57 PM by Nate Day
It's okay to ask for help! Take a look below for a complete list of resources for Jefferson County's aging and adult populations:
Aging & Adult Resources
- The Alzheimer's Association created tips for caregiver's supporting individual's with Alzheimer's disease and dementia specific to COVID-19. There are resources specific for caregiving at home, at assisted living, and for staying healthy.
- Benefits in Action continues to serve those who need services.
- Those who are hungry and need access to food resources - whether it's SNAP navigation and application assistance or finding open food banks and pantries.
- Those who want to access health care and need help navigating services and applying for benefits.
- Those who need help navigating and / or applying for Medicare benefits - whether new to Medicare or are experiencing issues with using current benefits.
- Those who are in their homes and need assistance paying for heat.
- For any needs, contact 720-221-8354 or email [email protected].
- CSU Extension has created a comprehensive webpage of resources for older adults. Find resources for health, food assistance, transportation, and unemployment benefits.
- Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council offers a list of available transportation services.
- DRCOG offers a variety of supports and programs to older adults. They currently have a phone line set up connecting those over 60 with services and supports. Call 303-480-6700 to get connected.
- At Homecare.org, our mission is to ensure that seniors and their loved ones have the help and resources they need to remain independent and safe in their own homes. We believe that every older adult should have the opportunity to choose their own path in their senior care journey. No matter what challenges they face, we are here to empower seniors and their loved ones by providing the tools and the resources they need to make informed decisions.
- Jefferson County Human Services continues to investigate reports of abuse and neglect of at-risk adults. We have a 24/7 screening hotline at 303-271-4673. For an overview of all programs and how they can help, please use our Resource Guide.
Find a complete, comprehensive list of resources including resources for HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, AGING & ADULT and more at www.jeffco.us/4019