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Federal Resources for Older Adults
Administration on Aging
A federal government site which provides information on the range of federally funded services for older Americans and their caregivers.
http://www.aoa.gov/
Are You Missing Out on Benefits?
State, federal and private benefit programs may help you cover
expenses such as prescription drugs, rent, heating bills, meals and more.
BenefitsCheckUp(r) can help you find and get the benefits you deserve. Completing a BenefitsCheckUp(r) questionnaire online only takes a few minutes. It's FREE and your answers are confidential. Click on BenefitsCheckUp to find the combination of programs that can save you the most money.
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Homes & Communities Page
A federal government site with information on a variety of
subsidized housing programs for seniors and those with disabilities.
http://www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm
Colorado-Based Resources for Older Adults
Medicaid Eligibility:
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance
Provides information on how to apply for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services as well as downloadable forms for accessing parts one and two of the application form. These forms can be accessed by clicking on the link called "applying for public healthcare insurance."
http://www.chcpf.state.co.us/
Colorado Ombudsman Program
The ombudsman program can provide unbiased information and help in selecting an
assisted living or nursing home in addition to resolving complaints and concerns for individuals living in either assisted living or nursing homes.
http://www.thelegalcenter.org/services_older.html
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment – Health Facilities Division – Assisted Living
The Colorado Dept. of Public Health is the regulatory agency which licenses and surveys assisted living facilities on a regular basis.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/pcbhpp.htm
Colorado State Commission on Aging.
Provides information to help access services and programs for seniors in Colorado.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/ADRS/AAS/index1.html
Total Longterm Care Options, LLC
Longterm Care Options helps Medicaid-qualified individuals access services that range from Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to supportive care.
http://www.ltcoptions.org/medicaidservices.html
Other Resources
American Association for Retired Person (AARP)
http://www.aarp.org/
Colorado Department of Human Services Supportive Housing and Homeless Programs
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/shhp/
Colorado Gerontological Society
http://www.senioranswers.org/index.html
Colorado Department of Human Services Supportive Housing and Homeless Programs
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/shhp/
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hudhre.info/
The American Elder Care Research Organization:
Resource Locator Tool
http://www.payingforseniorcare.com/contact_us.html
Choosing An Assisted Living Residence: A Consumer’s Guide
http://www.longtermcareliving.com/assess/al/
Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making a Successful Transition
http://www.longtermcareliving.com/transition/almove/index.cfm