Resources You Should Know
Denver – More Resources Active MindsOur mission is to expand lives and minds by providing outstanding educational programs. We believe in lifelong learning and fostering active minds for life. We achieve this by combining excellent teaching with thoroughly...
In-Home Services, Resources You Should Know
In-Home Care & Companions or Home Health Agency Services Seniors E-Guide – Questions to Ask Series This content on selecting in-home care and companion services or home health services is part of our E-Guide Series There is a difference in the services offered...
Housing Placement Services, Resources You Should Know, Retirement Living, Senior Housing
Assisted Living & Higher Levels of Care Seniors E-Guide – Questions to Ask Series This content on selecting assisted living and higher levels of care is part of our E-Guide Series Deciding where to live as one ages and health changes, presents new challenges for...
Housing Placement Services, Resources You Should Know, Retirement Living, Senior Housing
Active Independent Living & Retirement Communities Seniors E-Guide – Questions to Ask Series This content on selecting active independent and retirement communities is part of our E-Guide Series Active independent and retirement communities refer to...
Resources You Should Know, Senior Housing
What will it cost? Below are general comparisons of the cost of staying at home, moving to senior housing, and if needs change what does it cost if you need the higher level of care provided by skilled nursing. View as Infographic...
Housing Placement Services, Resources You Should Know, Senior Housing
Where do you want to live and what can you afford? The person needing assistance may be a senior (someone 65 or older) or someone with a disability or temporary or long-term health issue. In any case, explore what is available before a crisis hits and become aware of...
Resources You Should Know
An Overview of Who to Call Do you want to stay living in your home and age in place, move to senior housing, live with family or friends, or do you need higher levels of care? Below is an overview of who to call. View as Infographic...
Resources You Should Know
Guidance for your situation The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a non-profit that is dedicated to helping older adults age with confidence. They have developed an Age Well Planner to get personalized resources, tools, and expert help. Website:...
Financial Hardship, Resources You Should Know
Can I get Help? Maybe you can. BenefitsCheckUp is free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Many adults over 55 need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other...
Nutrition, Resources You Should Know
About Food Resources Food resource programs can be based on income, age or need or be a privately paid food service program. Some low cost food programs require proof of income, age and need, while others are based on a verbal request that you that you are in need of...
Financial Hardship, Resources You Should Know
About Financial Assistance Financial assistance programs are most often based on need, with income and/or age a part of the qualifying for the assistance. “Financial assistance” can range from emergency shelter to food to assistance with utility bills, temporary rent...
Resources You Should Know
3-1-1 compared to 2-1-1 3-1-1 and 2-1-1 are special local numbers that take a ‘local caller’ to a call center for that community. Note that the call center you reach depends on the area code you are dialing from. In general 3-1-1 numbers take you to a call center for...
Resources You Should Know
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are one of the Older American Act’s foundational principles to create programs and services to help support consumers in their homes. All states have Area Agencies on Aging and they offer different types of services. The roles of AAAs:...
Resources You Should Know
2-1-1 Get Answers, Get Connected 2-1-1 (Dial Phone Number 211) is an easy to remember telephone number that where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 is a free and confidential services that helps people...
