Your Top Resource For Seniors
Your Top Resource For Elder Abuse & Neglect
We value our elders! Discover all the necessary information to lead a safe and healthy life in Colorado. Receive the appropriate care that matches your needs, whether you choose to remain at home or transition into long-term care housing. Caregivers can find resources and support to assist in providing their seniors with the highest quality of care.
To ascertain the care needed, have discussions with your loved ones and use the Needs Assessment Worksheet to identify required services and find available resources in your locality.
Home-based services and supports are available to help individuals preserve their independence and safety within their own homes. The types of services provided depend on a person's specific needs and can vary from short-term to long-term. Services could range from basic check-ins to more comprehensive support.
Contact your local ADRC or call 1-800-510-2020 to find out about in-home care services.
Numerous facility-based living options are available in Colorado, including:
Elder abuse is a type of mistreatment or harm directed towards an older person, usually someone over the age of 60, by a caregiver or someone in a position of trust or authority. This could include:
Elder abuse is a grave issue that can result in physical and psychological damage, loss of dignity, and even death. It is crucial to recognize the signs of elder abuse and report any suspected cases to the appropriate authorities.
To report elder abuse in Colorado, it's best to call the county the abuse is happening within. Colorado has a master list of counties and phone numbers.
For many, caregiving isn't merely a job or a responsibility. It signifies doing what is right for a loved one. Caregiving is an unspoken commitment many of us make in our relationships, to be there for our loved ones when they need us. However, not everyone has the time, resources, or capability to care for their aging or disabled loved one without assistance.
As a caregiver, it's important to understand your limits, care for yourself, be aware of your community resources, and comprehend the desires and needs of the person requiring care.
Colorado's Family Caregiver Support Program assists caregivers in supporting their loved ones and themselves.
State and Assisted Living Main Links:
Links to Assisted Living Facility Licensure and/or Compliance:
Standards for Transparency, Licensing and Certification:
Good, although inspections are too infrequent
Frequency of Inspections: Every 24 months
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